Quick Overview
- Zeta Global (ZETA) delivered Q4 EPS of $0.28, surpassing the $0.24 Wall Street consensus by $0.04
- Quarterly revenue reached $394.6M, exceeding the $378.09M forecast by 3.73%
- The company achieved revenue expansion from $314.67M in Q4 2024, marking significant yearly growth
- Management provided Q1 2026 and full-year 2026 projections that exceed analyst expectations
- Year-to-date, ZETA shares have declined 26.4% and hold a Zacks Rank #3 (Hold) rating
Zeta Global Holdings (ZETA) delivered quarterly results for Q4 2025 that surpassed Wall Street expectations across key metrics.
The marketing technology firm reported adjusted earnings per share of $0.28, exceeding analyst projections of $0.24 by $0.04. This represents a 23.51% positive earnings surprise.
Compared to the prior year period when ZETA recorded EPS of $0.20, the company demonstrated consistent earnings expansion.
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Quarterly revenue totaled $394.64 million, surpassing the Street’s $378.09 million forecast by approximately 3.73%.
This figure represents substantial growth from the $314.67 million Zeta generated in Q4 2024 — translating to a year-over-year revenue expansion of approximately 25%.
Looking at recent performance, the company has exceeded revenue projections in each of the past four quarters. During that same timeframe, it surpassed earnings estimates in two quarters.
Management Issues Upbeat 2026 Projections
For the upcoming Q1 2026 period, Zeta provided revenue guidance of $369M–$371M. This outlook surpasses the analyst consensus of $362.2M at the midpoint.
The company set full-year 2026 revenue guidance at $1.75B–$1.76B, which stands above the Street’s $1.73B expectation.
These projections indicate management’s optimistic stance as the company enters the new fiscal year.
Share Price Performance Remains Challenged
While the quarterly results impressed, ZETA shares have faced headwinds. The stock closed at $16.98 ahead of the earnings announcement.
Shares have declined approximately 26.4% year-to-date, a significant underperformance relative to the S&P 500’s essentially flat trajectory during the same 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 showing 4 upward EPS revisions alongside 7 downward adjustments.
Zeta currently holds a Zacks Rank of #3 (Hold), suggesting anticipated performance aligned with the broader market in the near term.
The Technology Services sector where ZETA competes ranks in the bottom 38% of Zacks-classified industries, creating some challenging backdrop conditions.
Analyst consensus for Q1 2026 currently projects EPS of $0.12 on revenue of $362.02 million.
Full fiscal year 2026 consensus estimates call for $0.99 in EPS on $1.73 billion in revenue.
InvestingPro assigns Zeta Global a “good performance” rating for financial health.
Following the Q4 earnings release, ZETA shares surged 13.35% during the trading session when results became public.
