Joel Greenblatt's ZD Position Overview
Joel Greenblatt (via Gotham Asset Management, LLC) currently holds 33,737 shares of Ziff Davis, Inc. (ZD) worth $1.42 M, representing 0.00% of the portfolio. First purchased in 2013-Q2, this long-term strategic position has been held for 47 quarters.
Based on 13F filings since 2013, Joel Greenblatt has maintained a long-term strategic position in ZD, representing a significant commitment to this investment thesis. Largest addition occurred in Q1 2016, adding 207,590 shares. Largest reduction occurred in Q4 2014, reducing 162,332 shares.
Analysis based on 13F filings available since 2013 Q2
Joel Greenblatt's Ziff Davis (ZD) Holding Value Over Time
Track share changes against reported price movement
Quarterly Ziff Davis (ZD) Trades by Joel Greenblatt
| Report Date | Bought/Sold (Sh.) | % Change | Qtr. End Shares | Reported Price |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Q1 2026 | -23,319 | Reduce 40.87% | 33,737 | $41.96 |
| Q4 2025 | +1,997 | Add 3.63% | 57,056 | $35.15 |
| Q3 2025 | +1,415 | Add 2.64% | 55,059 | $38.10 |
| Q2 2025 | +43,373 | Add 422.29% | 53,644 | $30.27 |
| Q1 2025 | +2,469 | Add 31.65% | 10,271 | $37.58 |
| Q4 2024 | +271 | Add 3.60% | 7,802 | $54.34 |
| Q3 2024 | -7,482 | Reduce 49.84% | 7,531 | $48.66 |
| Q2 2024 | +7,178 | Add 91.61% | 15,013 | $55.05 |
| Q1 2024 | +3,534 | Add 82.17% | 7,835 | $63.04 |
| Q4 2023 | -3,873 | Reduce 47.38% | 4,301 | $67.19 |
| Q3 2023 | +140 | Add 1.74% | 8,174 | $63.69 |
| Q2 2023 | -5,374 | Reduce 40.08% | 8,034 | $70.06 |
| Q1 2023 | +4,583 | Add 51.93% | 13,408 | $78.05 |
| Q4 2022 | -3,735 | Reduce 29.74% | 8,825 | $79.10 |
| Q3 2022 | -10,551 | Reduce 45.65% | 12,560 | $68.47 |
| Q2 2022 | +6,940 | Add 42.92% | 23,111 | $74.51 |
| Q1 2022 | +8,010 | Add 98.15% | 16,171 | $96.78 |
| Q4 2021 | +8,161 | New Buy | 8,161 | $110.89 |
| Q3 2021 | -2,364 | Sold Out | 0 | $0.00 |
| Q2 2021 | +2,364 | New Buy | 2,364 | $137.48 |
| Q2 2020 | -9,951 | Sold Out | 0 | $0.00 |
| Q1 2020 | +3,711 | Add 59.47% | 9,951 | $74.87 |
| Q4 2019 | -11,428 | Reduce 64.68% | 6,240 | $93.75 |
| Q3 2019 | -26,904 | Reduce 60.36% | 17,668 | $90.84 |
| Q2 2019 | -12,222 | Reduce 21.52% | 44,572 | $88.89 |
| Q1 2019 | -1,426 | Reduce 2.45% | 56,794 | $86.59 |
| Q4 2018 | -7,546 | Reduce 11.47% | 58,220 | $69.37 |
| Q3 2018 | +8,893 | Add 15.64% | 65,766 | $82.85 |
| Q2 2018 | -48,459 | Reduce 46.01% | 56,873 | $86.61 |
| Q1 2018 | -27,486 | Reduce 20.69% | 105,332 | $78.92 |
| Q4 2017 | -44,376 | Reduce 25.04% | 132,818 | $75.03 |
| Q3 2017 | +618 | Add 0.35% | 177,194 | $73.88 |
| Q2 2017 | -48,705 | Reduce 21.62% | 176,576 | $85.09 |
| Q1 2017 | -21,477 | Reduce 8.70% | 225,281 | $83.91 |
| Q4 2016 | -73,751 | Reduce 23.01% | 246,758 | $81.80 |
| Q3 2016 | +7,774 | Add 2.49% | 320,509 | $66.61 |
| Q2 2016 | +105,145 | Add 50.65% | 312,735 | $63.17 |
| Q1 2016 | +207,590 | New Buy | 207,590 | $61.58 |
| Q2 2015 | -7,841 | Sold Out | 0 | $0.00 |
| Q1 2015 | +5 | Add 0.06% | 7,841 | $65.68 |
| Q4 2014 | -162,332 | Reduce 95.40% | 7,836 | $62.02 |
| Q3 2014 | +47,240 | Add 38.43% | 170,168 | $49.36 |
| Q2 2014 | +114,703 | Add 1394.57% | 122,928 | $50.86 |
| Q1 2014 | -14,597 | Reduce 63.96% | 8,225 | $50.09 |
| Q4 2013 | -29,807 | Reduce 56.64% | 22,822 | $50.00 |
| Q3 2013 | -142,434 | Reduce 73.02% | 52,629 | $49.52 |
| Q2 2013 | +195,063 | Add 0.00% | 195,063 | $42.51 |
Joel Greenblatt's Ziff Davis Investment FAQs
Joel Greenblatt first purchased Ziff Davis, Inc. (ZD) in Q2 2013, acquiring 195,063 shares, as reported in their 13F filing for that period. Note: Analysis reflects filings available since Q2 2013; earlier records may be incomplete.
Joel Greenblatt has held Ziff Davis, Inc. (ZD) for 47 quarters since Q2 2013.
Joel Greenblatt's largest addition to Ziff Davis, Inc. (ZD) was in Q1 2016, adding 207,590 shares worth $12.78 M.
According to the latest 13F filing for Q1 2026, Joel Greenblatt's firm, Gotham Asset Management, LLC, owns 33,737 shares of Ziff Davis, Inc. (ZD), valued at approximately $1.42 M.
As of the Q1 2026 filing, Ziff Davis, Inc. (ZD) represents approximately 0.00% of Joel Greenblatt's publicly disclosed stock portfolio, making it one of their key holdings.
Joel Greenblatt's peak holding in Ziff Davis, Inc. (ZD) was 320,509 shares, as reported at the end of Q3 2016.