Key Highlights
- Zeta Global (ZETA) exceeded Q4 earnings expectations with $0.28 per share, surpassing the $0.24 consensus by $0.04
- Quarterly revenue reached $394.6M, beating analyst projections of $378.09M by 3.73%
- Year-over-year revenue climbed from $314.67M in Q4 2024, representing substantial growth
- Forward guidance for Q1 and full-year 2026 exceeded Wall Street estimates
- Despite solid results, ZETA shares are down 26.4% YTD and hold a Zacks Rank #3 (Hold) rating
Zeta Global Holdings (ZETA) delivered quarterly results that surpassed Wall Street expectations, with both bottom-line and top-line figures exceeding projections for Q4 2025.
The marketing technology firm announced adjusted earnings per share of $0.28, beating the Street’s $0.24 estimate by $0.04. This represents a positive earnings surprise of 23.51%.
Compared to the prior-year period when ZETA delivered EPS of $0.20, the results demonstrate meaningful earnings progression.
Zeta Global Holdings Corp., ZETA
On the revenue front, the quarter produced $394.64 million in sales. This figure exceeded Wall Street’s $378.09 million projection by approximately 3.73%.
The revenue performance also represents a significant acceleration from the $314.67 million recorded in the year-ago quarter — translating to approximately 25% year-over-year growth.
Looking at recent quarterly performance, the company has now exceeded revenue forecasts in each of the past four quarters. During that same timeframe, it has surpassed earnings estimates twice.
Management Issues Upbeat Forward Outlook
Looking ahead to Q1 2026, Zeta provided revenue guidance ranging from $369M to $371M. This outlook surpasses the analyst consensus of $362.2M, with the midpoint representing a comfortable beat.
For the complete 2026 fiscal year, management projected revenue between $1.75B and $1.76B, exceeding the Street’s $1.73B estimate.
These forward-looking projections indicate management’s optimism about the company’s trajectory into the current fiscal year.
Share Price Faces Headwinds Despite Solid Results
Notwithstanding the positive earnings report, ZETA shares have experienced downward pressure. The stock closed at $16.98 ahead of the quarterly announcement.
Year-to-date, shares have declined approximately 26.4%, significantly underperforming the S&P 500’s relatively flat performance during the identical timeframe.
The three-month performance shows a 6.96% decline, while the trailing twelve-month period reflects a 4.45% decrease.
Analyst sentiment has been mixed recently, with the past 90 days bringing 4 upward EPS revisions against 7 downward adjustments.
Zeta currently carries a Zacks Rank of #3 (Hold), suggesting the stock is anticipated to deliver market-inline performance in the near term.
The Technology Services sector where ZETA competes ranks in the bottom 38% of Zacks-ranked industries, presenting additional challenges for the stock’s prospects.
Wall Street’s consensus estimate for Q1 2026 currently projects $0.12 in earnings per share, with revenue anticipated at $362.02 million.
For fiscal year 2026 overall, analysts expect earnings of $0.99 per share on revenue of $1.73 billion.
InvestingPro characterizes Zeta Global’s financial condition as demonstrating “good performance.”
Following the Q4 results announcement, ZETA shares surged 13.35% in the trading session when the earnings were released.
