Ziff Davis (ZD) Seasonality
Recurring seasonal patterns for ZD — the calendar windows where Ziff Davis has historically tended to rise or fall, with the win rate (how often it repeated) and average return for each, based on the last 10 years of price history.
ZD seasonality at a glance
Over the last 10 years, ZD's strongest seasonal window has been May 29 – Jun 8: it ended higher in 10 of 10 years (100% win rate) with an average return of +3.47% across a 10-day hold. On the weak side, ZD has historically declined between Sep 16 – Sep 26, falling in 9 of 10 years (average -2.21%).
In total, our analysis finds 668 recurring seasonal windows for Ziff Davis — 316 bullish and 352 bearish. The next high-win-rate window, Aug 10 – Aug 30, opens in 14 days. These figures describe historical behaviour only — not a forecast.
ZD's upcoming & recent seasonal patterns
Holding period:10-day20-day30-dayOrdered by season — windows opening soon first, plus a couple of recently completed high-performers. Holding-period colors help you compare durations at a glance.
| Status | Seasonal window | Hold | Avg return | Win rate | This year |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Completedended 34d ago | May 24 – Jun 23 | 30d | +3.04% | 80% | +6.18% |
| Completedended 35d ago | May 23 – Jun 22 | 30d | +2.31% | 80% | +3.71% |
| Upcomingin 14d | Aug 10 – Aug 30 | 20d | +5.00% | 80% | — |
| Upcomingin 17d | Aug 13 – Sep 2 | 20d | +2.34% | 80% | — |
| Upcomingin 17d | Aug 13 – Sep 12 | 30d | +2.73% | 80% | — |
| Upcomingin 19d | Aug 15 – Sep 4 | 20d | +1.07% | 80% | — |
| Upcomingin 20d | Aug 16 – Sep 15 | 30d | +2.02% | 80% | — |
Win rate = how often the pattern repeated in the same direction. Average return = the mean move across all analysed years. Past performance does not guarantee future results.
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ZD seasonality FAQ
What has historically been the best month to buy ZD stock?
Based on the last 10 years of price data, ZD's strongest seasonal window starts in May: May 29 to Jun 8, which ended higher in 10 of 10 years (100% win rate) with an average return of +3.47%. Past seasonal patterns do not guarantee future performance.
What is ZD's strongest seasonal pattern?
ZD's highest-win-rate pattern in our data is the May 29 – Jun 8 window (10-day hold): up in 10 of the last 10 years with an average move of +3.47%.
When has ZD historically performed worst?
ZD's weakest recurring window has been Sep 16 to Sep 26, declining in 9 of 10 years with an average return of -2.21%.
How reliable are ZD's seasonal patterns?
Each ZD pattern is scored by its historical win rate — the share of the last 10 years it repeated in the same direction. ZD currently shows 668 recurring windows (316 bullish, 352 bearish). Seasonality describes historical tendencies only; it is not a prediction, and past performance does not guarantee future results.
What is ZD stock seasonality?
Stock seasonality is the tendency of a stock to perform in a similar way during the same period each year. By analysing Ziff Davis's price history across many years, SeasonalityX identifies recurring calendar windows — exact start and end dates — where ZD has repeatedly risen (bullish) or fallen (bearish). Each pattern is scored by its win rate and average return so you can judge how reliable and how strong it has been.
Seasonality is one input among many — it works best alongside your own research and risk management. Learn more in our guide to seasonal analysis and the tutorials.