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KRETZMER W BRIAN sold $88K of ZD

KRETZMER W BRIAN sold 1,968 shares of ZIFF DAVIS, INC. (ZD) at $44.51 on 2026-06-02.

Original reporting
SEC EDGAR · KRETZMER W BRIAN
Published Jun 3, 2026, 7:10 PM UTC
Analysis
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Primary signal
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Neutral
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Mentioned
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Relevance
4/10
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Decision brief

The 30-second read

$ZDNeutralLow
01

Why it matters

The disclosure provides a datapoint on insider behavior but does not include any new guidance, deal, litigation, or operating update.

02

Market read

Traders may monitor for follow-on insider activity, but the filing itself is not a standalone catalyst.

03

What to watch

No 10b5-1 plan is indicated; however, Form 4 timing and transaction size may still be non-informational relative to overall float and typical insider activity.

Relevance 4/10Novelty 3/10Timing: Filed after-hours/late day (2026-06-03) for a sale dated 2026-06-02.

Background

The article is an SEC Form 4 insider transaction disclosure for Ziff Davis, Inc. (ZD).

Company-level read

Ticker impact

$ZDNeutralMedium confidence
Context

SEC Form 4 shows director Brian Kretzmer sold 1,968 ZD shares in an open-market transaction on 2026-06-02.

Expected impact

Limited near-term impact; any reaction is likely sentiment-noise unless followed by additional disclosures.

Evidence & confidence

This is a routine insider transaction with no 10b5-1 plan stated and no new company-specific operational or financial information.

Market effects

None; single-company insider sale without sector-wide news.

None indicated.

None indicated.

Counterpoint

The sale could reflect diversification/liquidity needs rather than bearish expectations, especially for directors managing personal exposure.

Key entities

  • ZIFF DAVIS, INC.

    Subject of the Form 4 insider transaction; director sold shares on 2026-06-02.

  • KRETZMER W BRIAN

    Director who sold 1,968 shares of ZD at $44.51/share (total ~$87.6K).

Full insider trading history

This story covers one filing. See everything behind it: every insider buy and sell on record, 10b5-1 plans, late filings, and which officers and directors are trading.

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