Zeta Global Soars: A Look into its Enhanced Financial Trajectory
Significant After-Hours Price Movement
On a recent Tuesday, shares of Zeta Global Holdings Corp. (NYSE: ZETA) witnessed a remarkable climb in after-hours trading. The stock experienced a jump of approximately 7.90%, equivalent to an increase of $1.32, bringing its price per share to $18.02. This upward movement suggests a positive market reaction to recent corporate announcements.
Uplifted Revenue Projections for Fourth Quarter and Full Year 2025
Zeta Global has revised its revenue forecasts upwards for both the fourth quarter and the entirety of 2025. The company now anticipates fourth-quarter revenues to fall between $363 million and $366 million, marking a $2 million midpoint increase and indicating a robust year-over-year growth rate of 15% to 16%. For the full fiscal year 2025, revenue expectations have been raised to a range of $1,273 million to $1,276 million, an $11 million increase at the midpoint, translating to an impressive 27% year-over-year expansion.
Increased Adjusted EBITDA and Free Cash Flow Outlook for 2025
The AI-powered marketing solutions provider also updated its financial guidance for the full year 2025 concerning adjusted earnings before interest, taxes, depreciation, and amortization (EBITDA) and free cash flow. Adjusted EBITDA is now projected to be between $273.2 million and $274.1 million, an increase of $9.0 million at the midpoint, reflecting a substantial 42% year-over-year growth with margins of 21.4% to 21.5%. Free cash flow guidance has also seen a significant boost, reaching $156.9 million to $157.9 million, an increase of $15.0 million at the midpoint, demonstrating a 70% to 71% year-over-year growth with conversion metrics between 12.3% and 12.4%.
Preliminary Financial Forecasts for 2026
Looking ahead, Zeta Global has provided its initial financial projections for the full year 2026. The company forecasts revenues of $1,540 million, signifying a 21% increase from the revised 2025 guidance of $1,275 million. The outlook for adjusted EBITDA in 2026 is set at $354 million, projecting a 29% year-over-year growth with a 23% margin. Free cash flow is expected to reach $209 million, representing a 33% increase with a 14% margin and a 59% conversion rate. As of September 30, 2025, the New York-based firm had $199 million remaining in its stock repurchase program.
Recent Stock Performance and Market Position
Despite a year-to-date decline of 10.89%, Zeta Global's stock has shown resilience with a 24.26% gain over the past six months. The company's shares traded within a 52-week range of $10.69 to $38.20 and currently hold a market capitalization of $3.98 billion. On the day prior to the after-hours surge, the stock concluded trading at $16.70, experiencing a decrease of $0.92, or 5.22%. Furthermore, Zeta has earned a high Growth score of 92.99 in Benzinga's Edge Stock Rankings, highlighting its strong potential in its market segment.