Equity Profile

ZETA

Zeta Global Holdings Corp.

Information TechnologyApplication Software$4.9B

Apr30Thu

Pre-Earnings Brief

UpcomingQ1-2026After Close5:00 PM EDT

Company Snapshot

Zeta Global Holdings Corp. is a technology company that specializes in application software, focusing on data-driven marketing solutions....

Key Metrics to Watch

EPS

Earnings per share is a key indicator of profitability and will show how well the company is managing its costs.

$0.12

Revenue

Revenue growth reflects the company's ability to attract and retain customers, which is vital for its long-term success.

$370M

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ZETA Q1-2026 Earnings Preview

Context

Company Snapshot

Zeta Global Holdings Corp. is a technology company that specializes in application software, focusing on data-driven marketing solutions. With a market cap of $5 billion, Zeta plays a crucial role in helping businesses optimize their customer engagement and marketing strategies, which is increasingly important in today's data-centric economy.

Earnings Scorecard·Last 8Q

EPS Beat Streak

EPS Beat Rate

38%

Avg EPS Surprise

-16.83%

Avg Stock Reaction

+0.25%

Last Quarter Recap

In the last quarter, Zeta reported an EPS of -$0.10, missing estimates and reflecting ongoing challenges in profitability. Despite this, the stock saw a modest increase of 3.29% the following day, indicating some investor optimism.

Management Promises & Guidance

Focus on improving customer acquisition strategies.
Commitment to enhancing product offerings.
Plans to streamline operations to reduce costs.

Expectations

Wall Street Expectations

Analysts expect Zeta to report a slight improvement in earnings and revenue this quarter, reflecting cautious optimism. However, the company has a history of missing earnings expectations, which could lead to volatility.

Bull Case

If Zeta exceeds earnings expectations and demonstrates solid revenue growth, it could signal a turnaround in its profitability and boost investor confidence.

Bear Case

Conversely, if the company misses estimates again, it could raise concerns about its long-term viability and lead to a significant drop in stock price.

Key Metrics to Watch

EPS

$0.12

Earnings per share is a key indicator of profitability and will show how well the company is managing its costs.

Revenue

$370M

Revenue growth reflects the company's ability to attract and retain customers, which is vital for its long-term success.

Expectations

Two Questions That Matter

The print will turn on these two things.

Will Zeta achieve an EPS of $0.12 or better this quarter?

A positive EPS could indicate a successful turnaround and boost investor confidence.

What specific revenue growth figures will Zeta report?

Revenue growth is crucial for assessing the company's market position and future prospects.

Edge

What the Street Is Missing

Why consensus could be wrong

The Street may be underestimating Zeta's potential for a turnaround, as the recent focus on improving customer acquisition could lead to better-than-expected revenue growth.

Supporting Evidence

Zeta's recent commitments to enhance product offerings may attract new clients.

The options market suggests a significant potential move, indicating investor anticipation of a surprise.

Historical patterns show that Zeta often reacts positively to unexpected earnings beats.

Key Risk

If Zeta's revenue exceeds $372M, it could challenge the current bearish sentiment.

Edge

Thesis-Break Levels

Pre-commit to what would confirm each case.

This quarter's performance is critical as it will determine if Zeta can stabilize its earnings and regain investor trust.

Bull Confirmed If

Achieving an EPS of $0.12 or better with revenue exceeding $370M would confirm the bull case.

Bear Confirmed If

An EPS below $0.07 or revenue falling short of $369M would support the bear case.

Pre-Earnings Positioning

Options Market

Implied Move

±19.86%

Historical Avg

±3.3%

Pricing rich

The options market is pricing in a significant potential movement in the stock, indicating that investors are anticipating volatility around the earnings report.

Options are pricing ±19.9% while ZETA has averaged ±3.3% over the last 8 prints — setup is pricing rich.

Detail

ATM IV

0.8%

30d HV

64.7%

Calls (845K)P/C Ratio: 0.55Puts (707K)

Edge

Historical Setup Match

Cross-company pattern from 29 similar setups.

Prior-quarter miss + options pricing rich in Information Technology

n=29

Fade rate: 9 of 29 (31%)

This setup has occurred 29 times across Information Technology in the last 2 years. 20 of 29 (69%) held or extended their move within 5 days — this setup typically holds direction. The average absolute 1-day move is 8.2%, with a raw directional average of +3.5% (modestly positive historical bias).

Edge

Institutional Ownership

Smart-money positioning from the most recent 13F filings.

Top holders adding

Institutional

83.70%

of float

Insider

2.83%

of float

Holders

495

institutions

Top Holders· as of Dec 2025

Vanguard Group Inc
23,051,314 sh · $404.1M
10.45%
6.1%

Preparation

Post-Print Playbook

Likely market behavior by outcome — not investment advice.

Beat & Raise

If Zeta beats expectations, history suggests the stock could rise by around 3.31%, confirming a positive outlook.

In-Line / Cautious

If results are in line with expectations, the stock may experience muted movement as investors await further guidance.

Miss

Should Zeta miss its targets, history indicates a potential decline of about 1.61%, raising concerns about its profitability.

Earnings Track Record

Preparation

What to Listen For

Call Prep

1Updates on customer acquisition strategies and their effectiveness.
2Details on any new product launches or enhancements.
3Management's outlook on future revenue growth.
4Insights into cost management efforts and their impact on profitability.
5Any commentary on market trends affecting the application software industry.

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Company Snapshot

Zeta Global Holdings Corp. is a technology company that specializes in application software, focusing on data-driven marketing solutions....

Key Metrics to Watch

EPS

Earnings per share is a key indicator of profitability and will show how well the company is managing its costs.

$0.12

Revenue

Revenue growth reflects the company's ability to attract and retain customers, which is vital for its long-term success.

$370M

Wall Street expectations, options signals, track record, and call prep available with Pro.

ZETA Q1-2026 Earnings Preview

Context

Company Snapshot

Earnings Scorecard·Last 8Q

EPS Beat Streak

EPS Beat Rate

38%

Avg EPS Surprise

-16.83%

Avg Stock Reaction

+0.25%

Last Quarter Recap

Management Promises & Guidance

Focus on improving customer acquisition strategies.
Commitment to enhancing product offerings.
Plans to streamline operations to reduce costs.

Expectations

Wall Street Expectations

Bull Case

If Zeta exceeds earnings expectations and demonstrates solid revenue growth, it could signal a turnaround in its profitability and boost investor confidence.

Bear Case

Conversely, if the company misses estimates again, it could raise concerns about its long-term viability and lead to a significant drop in stock price.

Key Metrics to Watch

EPS

$0.12

Earnings per share is a key indicator of profitability and will show how well the company is managing its costs.

Revenue

$370M

Revenue growth reflects the company's ability to attract and retain customers, which is vital for its long-term success.

Expectations

Two Questions That Matter

The print will turn on these two things.

Will Zeta achieve an EPS of $0.12 or better this quarter?

A positive EPS could indicate a successful turnaround and boost investor confidence.

What specific revenue growth figures will Zeta report?

Revenue growth is crucial for assessing the company's market position and future prospects.

Edge

What the Street Is Missing

Why consensus could be wrong

The Street may be underestimating Zeta's potential for a turnaround, as the recent focus on improving customer acquisition could lead to better-than-expected revenue growth.

Supporting Evidence

Zeta's recent commitments to enhance product offerings may attract new clients.

The options market suggests a significant potential move, indicating investor anticipation of a surprise.

Historical patterns show that Zeta often reacts positively to unexpected earnings beats.

Key Risk

If Zeta's revenue exceeds $372M, it could challenge the current bearish sentiment.

Edge

Thesis-Break Levels

Pre-commit to what would confirm each case.

This quarter's performance is critical as it will determine if Zeta can stabilize its earnings and regain investor trust.

Bull Confirmed If

Achieving an EPS of $0.12 or better with revenue exceeding $370M would confirm the bull case.

Bear Confirmed If

An EPS below $0.07 or revenue falling short of $369M would support the bear case.

Pre-Earnings Positioning

Options Market

Implied Move

±19.86%

Historical Avg

±3.3%

Pricing rich

The options market is pricing in a significant potential movement in the stock, indicating that investors are anticipating volatility around the earnings report.

Options are pricing ±19.9% while ZETA has averaged ±3.3% over the last 8 prints — setup is pricing rich.

Detail

ATM IV

0.8%

30d HV

64.7%

Calls (845K)P/C Ratio: 0.55Puts (707K)

Edge

Historical Setup Match

Cross-company pattern from 29 similar setups.

Prior-quarter miss + options pricing rich in Information Technology

n=29

Fade rate: 9 of 29 (31%)

Edge

Institutional Ownership

Smart-money positioning from the most recent 13F filings.

Top holders adding

Institutional

83.70%

of float

Insider

2.83%

of float

Holders

495

institutions

Top Holders· as of Dec 2025

Vanguard Group Inc
23,051,314 sh · $404.1M
10.45%
6.1%

Preparation

Post-Print Playbook

Likely market behavior by outcome — not investment advice.

Beat & Raise

If Zeta beats expectations, history suggests the stock could rise by around 3.31%, confirming a positive outlook.

In-Line / Cautious

If results are in line with expectations, the stock may experience muted movement as investors await further guidance.

Miss

Should Zeta miss its targets, history indicates a potential decline of about 1.61%, raising concerns about its profitability.

Earnings Track Record

Preparation

What to Listen For

Call Prep

1Updates on customer acquisition strategies and their effectiveness.
2Details on any new product launches or enhancements.
3Management's outlook on future revenue growth.
4Insights into cost management efforts and their impact on profitability.
5Any commentary on market trends affecting the application software industry.