Equity Profile

ZETA

Zeta Global Holdings Corp.

Information TechnologyApplication Software$5.3B

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 costs and generating income.

$0.12

Revenue

Revenue growth is crucial for assessing the company's ability to expand its market presence and drive sales.

$370M

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

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, it plays a significant role in helping businesses optimize their customer engagement through advanced analytics and AI-driven insights.

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 Q1-2025, Zeta reported an EPS of -$0.10, missing expectations, which led to a modest stock increase of 3.29% the following day. The company has struggled to meet earnings estimates in recent quarters, indicating potential challenges.

Management Promises & Guidance

Focus on improving customer acquisition strategies.
Commitment to enhancing product offerings with AI capabilities.
Plans to expand into new markets to drive revenue growth.

Expectations

Wall Street Expectations

Analysts are cautiously optimistic about Zeta's upcoming earnings, expecting a slight improvement in EPS and revenue. However, the company's history of missing estimates raises concerns.

Bull Case

If Zeta can exceed the EPS and revenue expectations, it may signal a turnaround in performance and boost investor confidence.

Bear Case

A continued trend of missing estimates could lead to further declines in stock price and investor sentiment.

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 costs and generating income.

Revenue

$370M

Revenue growth is crucial for assessing the company's ability to expand its market presence and drive sales.

Expectations

Two Questions That Matter

The print will turn on these two things.

Will Zeta achieve an EPS of at least $0.12?

This figure is critical as it reflects the company's ability to turn around its profitability and meet market expectations.

How does Zeta plan to drive revenue growth beyond the expected $370M?

Investors will be keen to hear about specific strategies that could lead to sustained revenue increases, especially given past performance.

Edge

What the Street Is Missing

Why consensus could be wrong

The consensus may be underestimating Zeta's potential for a revenue rebound due to recent investments in AI-driven solutions that could enhance customer engagement.

Supporting Evidence

The company has committed to improving its product offerings, which could lead to better-than-expected revenue growth.

Options pricing indicates a significant move, suggesting that traders anticipate a larger shift than what the consensus reflects.

Key Risk

If revenue growth exceeds $370M, it could challenge the current bearish outlook.

Edge

Thesis-Break Levels

Pre-commit to what would confirm each case.

The market is debating whether Zeta can overcome its historical struggles and deliver on growth expectations this quarter.

Bull Confirmed If

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

Bear Confirmed If

An EPS below $0.07 or revenue significantly below $369M would reinforce bearish sentiment.

Pre-Earnings Positioning

Options Market

Implied Move

±19.86%

Historical Avg

±3.3%

Pricing rich

The options market is pricing in a significant move, suggesting that investors expect 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 see an average move of +1.61%, confirming a positive turnaround narrative.

In-Line / Cautious

If results are in line with expectations, the stock may experience muted movement, reflecting ongoing investor caution.

Miss

Should Zeta miss expectations, history suggests a potential drop of around +1.61%, which could further dampen investor sentiment.

Earnings Track Record

Preparation

What to Listen For

Call Prep

1Updates on customer acquisition strategies and their effectiveness.
2Details on new product offerings and their expected impact on revenue.
3Any commentary on market expansion efforts and potential new partnerships.
4Insights into how AI capabilities are being integrated into existing products.
5Management's outlook on future earnings and revenue growth.

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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 costs and generating income.

$0.12

Revenue

Revenue growth is crucial for assessing the company's ability to expand its market presence and drive sales.

$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 with AI capabilities.
Plans to expand into new markets to drive revenue growth.

Expectations

Wall Street Expectations

Analysts are cautiously optimistic about Zeta's upcoming earnings, expecting a slight improvement in EPS and revenue. However, the company's history of missing estimates raises concerns.

Bull Case

If Zeta can exceed the EPS and revenue expectations, it may signal a turnaround in performance and boost investor confidence.

Bear Case

A continued trend of missing estimates could lead to further declines in stock price and investor sentiment.

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 costs and generating income.

Revenue

$370M

Revenue growth is crucial for assessing the company's ability to expand its market presence and drive sales.

Expectations

Two Questions That Matter

The print will turn on these two things.

Will Zeta achieve an EPS of at least $0.12?

This figure is critical as it reflects the company's ability to turn around its profitability and meet market expectations.

How does Zeta plan to drive revenue growth beyond the expected $370M?

Investors will be keen to hear about specific strategies that could lead to sustained revenue increases, especially given past performance.

Edge

What the Street Is Missing

Why consensus could be wrong

The consensus may be underestimating Zeta's potential for a revenue rebound due to recent investments in AI-driven solutions that could enhance customer engagement.

Supporting Evidence

The company has committed to improving its product offerings, which could lead to better-than-expected revenue growth.

Options pricing indicates a significant move, suggesting that traders anticipate a larger shift than what the consensus reflects.

Key Risk

If revenue growth exceeds $370M, it could challenge the current bearish outlook.

Edge

Thesis-Break Levels

Pre-commit to what would confirm each case.

The market is debating whether Zeta can overcome its historical struggles and deliver on growth expectations this quarter.

Bull Confirmed If

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

Bear Confirmed If

An EPS below $0.07 or revenue significantly below $369M would reinforce bearish sentiment.

Pre-Earnings Positioning

Options Market

Implied Move

±19.86%

Historical Avg

±3.3%

Pricing rich

The options market is pricing in a significant move, suggesting that investors expect 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 see an average move of +1.61%, confirming a positive turnaround narrative.

In-Line / Cautious

If results are in line with expectations, the stock may experience muted movement, reflecting ongoing investor caution.

Miss

Should Zeta miss expectations, history suggests a potential drop of around +1.61%, which could further dampen investor sentiment.

Earnings Track Record

Preparation

What to Listen For

Call Prep

1Updates on customer acquisition strategies and their effectiveness.
2Details on new product offerings and their expected impact on revenue.
3Any commentary on market expansion efforts and potential new partnerships.
4Insights into how AI capabilities are being integrated into existing products.
5Management's outlook on future earnings and revenue growth.