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Zeta Global Holdings Corp

Recommendation: Buy

Entry Date Symbol Recommendation Entry Price (USD) Target 1 (USD) Target 2 (USD) Holding Duration Position Status Return(%)*
28 Oct, 25 ZETA Buy USD 18.58 USD 19.5 USD 20.5 14 days Closed 10.82%

*Return(%) represent the percentage change between the entry price and exit price of the recommendation.

Fundamentals

  • Previous Close 18.68
  • Market Cap1915.65M
  • Volume14929687
  • P/E Ratio-
  • Dividend Yield-%
  • EBITDA-130.40500M
  • Revenue TTM693.54M
  • Revenue Per Share TTM4.56
  • Gross Profit TTM 375.50M
  • Diluted EPS TTM-1.34

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Company Overview

Zeta Global Holdings Corp. operates an omnichannel data-driven cloud platform that provides enterprises with consumer intelligence and marketing automation software in the United States and internationally. The company's Zeta Marketing Platform analyzes billions of structured and unstructured data points to predict consumer intent by leveraging sophisticated machine learning algorithms and the industry's opted-in data set for omnichannel marketing; and Consumer Data platform ingests, analyzes, and distills disparate data points to generate a single view of a consumer, encompassing identity, profile characteristics, behaviors, and purchase intent. It also offers various types of product suites, such as opportunity explorer, and CDP+, which helps in consolidating multiple databases and internal and external data feeds and organize data based on needs and performance metrics. Zeta Global Holdings Corp. was incorporated in 2007 and is headquartered in New York, New York.

Key Positives

Strong Revenue Growth: Revenue rose 35% YoY to USD 308 million, exceeding the midpoint of guidance by USD 11 million, showing robust demand for Zeta’s AI Marketing Cloud

Improved Cash Generation: Free Cash Flow increased 69% YoY to USD 34 million, and net cash from operations grew 35% YoY to USD 42 million, reflecting stronger profitability and operating efficiency

Key Negatives

Elevated Stock-Based Compensation (SBC): Equity SBC guidance for FY2025 is USD 190 million, remaining high and contributing to potential shareholder dilution and margin pressure despite the company’s focus on buybacks.

Limited Share Repurchase Headroom: As of July 25, 2025, USD 85 million of the USD 100 million repurchase authorization approved in November 2024 has already been used, leaving limited capacity before the new USD 200 million program takes effect

Key Investment Risks

Zeta’s heavy reliance on sustained AI-driven marketing demand and continued platform adoption poses a risk, as any slowdown in client acquisition or marketing spend could materially impact its high-growth trajectory and margin expansion goals

Recommendation Summary

Technical Summary

Entry Price Support* Target 1** Target 2**
18.58 15.5 19.5 20.5

Data Source: REFINITIV, Analysis: StockNextt

*Support can be considered as an indicative stop-loss, and if prices move below that level on closing basis individuals may evaluate exiting the position depending on their risk appetite, previous holdings, and other factors considered. The support and resistance levels may need to be re-evaluated within 4-6 weeks’ time frame depending on the stock price movements from the date of recommendation on the stock.

**Target prices may vary by ±0.5% depending on market volatility.

Key Reasons for Buy

  • Strong Revenue Growth and Outperformance Against Guidance: Zeta Global reported robust financial results for the second quarter ended June 30, 2025, delivering revenue of USD 308 million, representing a 35% year-over-year increase and exceeding the midpoint of its guidance by USD 11 million. The company attributed this performance to sustained demand for its AI-powered marketing platform, reflecting its ability to drive customer engagement and expand market share across key verticals.
  • Enhanced Profitability and Cash Flow Generation: The company demonstrated significant improvements in profitability and cash generation. Net cash provided by operating activities rose 35% year-over-year to USD 42 million, while free cash flow surged 69% year-over-year to USD 34 million. These results underscore Zeta’s disciplined cost management, strong operating leverage, and expanding margins, positioning the firm to sustain its capital efficiency while continuing to scale.
  • Capital Structure Discipline and Shareholder Returns: Zeta maintained a stable capital structure, ending the quarter with zero net dilution compared to the first quarter of 2025 and remaining on track to achieve its full-year dilution and stock-based compensation (SBC) expense targets. As of July 25, 2025, the company had utilized USD 85 million of its USD 100 million share repurchase authorization approved in November 2024, demonstrating management’s commitment to shareholder value creation.
  • Expanded Share Repurchase Authorization: Reinforcing its confidence in future cash flow generation and long-term growth trajectory, Zeta’s board of directors approved a new USD 200 million stock repurchase program over two years, supplementing the existing authorization. The program enables repurchases through open-market transactions or other methods, offering flexibility to respond to market conditions while optimizing capital allocation and mitigating dilution from equity awards.
  • Upward Revision to Full-Year 2025 Outlook: Reflecting strong execution and visibility into its pipeline, Zeta raised its full-year 2025 guidance across key metrics. The company now expects revenue between USD 1.258 billion and USD 1.268 billion, representing 25%–26% year-over-year growth. Adjusted EBITDA is forecasted to range from USD 263.6 million to USD 265.6 million, marking 37%–38% growth, while free cash flow is projected between USD 140 million and USD 144 million, an increase of over 50% year-over-year. These revisions highlight the company’s accelerating operating momentum and strong earnings trajectory.

Zeta Global delivered a strong second quarter with revenue and cash flow exceeding expectations, supported by accelerating demand for its AI-driven marketing platform. The company’s robust profitability, disciplined capital management, and expanded USD 200 million share repurchase program underscore management’s confidence in sustainable growth. With upwardly revised full-year guidance and continued innovation momentum, Zeta remains well positioned to capture market share and drive long-term shareholder value.

As per the above-mentioned price action, recent key business and financial updates, momentum in the stock over the last month, and technical indicators analysis, a ‘Buy’ rating has been given to Zeta Global Holdings Corp (NYSE: ZETA) at the current market price of USD 18.58 as of Oct 28,2025 at 7:30 am PDT.

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Peer Comparison

Sector: Technology Industry: Software - Application

Company Change (USD) Price (USD) Trailing PE (x) Forward PE (x) Price Sales TTM (x) Price to Book Value (x) Enterprise Value to Revenue (x) Enterprise Value to EBITDA (x)
ZETA
Zeta Global Holdings Corp
-1.355 7.25% 17.32 - 23.58 2.67 12.85 2.76 -13.4243
CRM
Salesforce.com Inc
-14.86 7.05% 195.95 100.89 27.47 7.42 4.34 7.44 26.81
SAPGF
SAP SE
-10.99 5.30% 196.50 76.28 22.88 5.61 3.84 5.59 26.18
SAP
SAP SE ADR
-9.86 4.76% 197.37 75.80 22.37 5.62 3.75 5.51 25.79
INTU
Intuit Inc
-53.08 10.90% 434.04 55.56 32.68 11.28 10.07 11.62 40.11

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Disclosures:

Markets are trading in a highly volatile zone currently due to certain macro-economic issues and prevailing geopolitical tensions. Therefore, it is prudent to follow a cautious approach while investing.

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Note 1: Past performance is not a reliable indicator of future performance.

Note 2: The reference date for all price data, currency, technical indicators, support, and resistance levels as on October 28, 2025. The reference data in this report has been partly sourced from REFINITIV.

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