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KRETZMER W BRIAN sold $139K of ZD

KRETZMER W BRIAN sold 2,513 shares of ZIFF DAVIS, INC. (ZD) at $55.31 ($0.14M total) on 2026-08-18.

Original reporting
SEC EDGAR · KRETZMER W BRIAN
Published Aug 20, 2026, 6:22 PM UTC
Analysis
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Decision brief

The 30-second read

Low
01

Why it matters

The transaction represents a modest $139K divestment, unlikely to move the stock but signals insider activity.

02

Market read

Small insider sale; limited immediate market impact.

03

What to watch

Director still holds 20,000 shares, indicating continued confidence.

Relevance 4/10Novelty 4/10Timing: filed 2026-08-20

Background

SEC Form 4 filing discloses a director's open‑market sale of 2,513 shares of Ziff Davis, Inc. at $55.31 per share.

Market effects

Sector

none

Regional

none

Global

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Counterpoint

What could challenge this read

The sale may reflect personal liquidity needs, not company fundamentals.

Key entities

  • Director
    Kretzmer W Brian

    Insider who sold shares.

  • Company
    Ziff Davis, Inc.

    Issuer of the shares sold.

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