Equity Profile

ZETA

Zeta Global Holdings Corp.

Information TechnologyApplication Software$5.3B

Aug4Tue

Pre-Earnings Brief

UpcomingQ2-2025After Close5:00 PM EDT

Company Snapshot

Zeta Global Holdings Corp. is a technology company focused on application software that helps businesses enhance customer engagement through data-driven marketing solutions....

Key Metrics to Watch

Earnings Per Share (EPS)

EPS is a key indicator of profitability and helps investors gauge the company's financial health.

$0.12

Revenue

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

$370M

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

ZETA Q2-2025 Earnings Preview

Context

Company Snapshot

Zeta Global Holdings Corp. is a technology company focused on application software that helps businesses enhance customer engagement through data-driven marketing solutions. With a market cap of $5 billion, Zeta is positioned in the growing field of digital marketing and customer analytics, which is increasingly important as companies seek to optimize their customer interactions and improve sales.

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, which was below the expected -$0.06, marking a significant miss. The stock reacted positively the next day, gaining 3.29%, despite the disappointing earnings.

Management Promises & Guidance

Focus on improving customer acquisition strategies.
Commitment to enhancing software capabilities.
Plans to expand into new markets.

Expectations

Wall Street Expectations

Analysts are cautiously optimistic about Zeta's upcoming earnings, with expectations for a slight improvement in EPS and revenue. However, given the company's recent performance, there is uncertainty about whether it can meet these targets.

Bull Case

If Zeta can exceed the EPS estimate and show strong revenue growth, it may signal a turnaround in its financial performance, boosting investor confidence.

Bear Case

Conversely, if Zeta fails to meet expectations again, it could raise concerns about its growth strategy and ability to compete in the market, leading to a negative reaction.

Key Metrics to Watch

Earnings Per Share (EPS)

$0.12

EPS is a key indicator of profitability and helps investors gauge the company's financial health.

Revenue

$370M

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

Expectations

Two Questions That Matter

The print will turn on these two things.

Can Zeta achieve an EPS of at least $0.12?

Meeting or exceeding this EPS target would indicate improved profitability and could restore investor confidence.

Will revenue reach or exceed $370M?

Strong revenue performance is crucial for demonstrating Zeta's growth potential and ability to compete effectively in the market.

Edge

What the Street Is Missing

Why consensus could be wrong

The consensus may underestimate Zeta's potential for a turnaround, as the company has been making strategic investments in its software capabilities that could lead to better-than-expected results.

Supporting Evidence

Options are pricing a 16.43% move, indicating high expectations that may not align with the company's recent operational improvements.

Zeta's previous quarter showed a positive stock reaction despite a significant EPS miss, suggesting investor resilience.

Management's focus on expanding into new markets could drive unexpected revenue growth.

Key Risk

If Zeta's revenue exceeds $370M, 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 follows a series of misses, and investors are looking for signs of recovery.

Bull Confirmed If

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

Bear Confirmed If

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

Pre-Earnings Positioning

Options Market

Implied Move

±16.43%

Historical Avg

±3.3%

Pricing rich

The options market is pricing in a significant move, suggesting that investors expect volatility around the earnings announcement.

Options are pricing ±16.4% while ZETA has averaged ±3.3% over the last 8 prints — setup is pricing rich.

Detail

ATM IV

0.8%

30d HV

64.9%

Calls (5.2M)P/C Ratio: 0.20Puts (263K)

Edge

Historical Setup Match

Cross-company pattern from 29 similar setups.

Prior-quarter miss + options pricing rich setup 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 a potential average move of +1.61%, 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

If Zeta misses expectations, history suggests an average move of +1.61%, which could lead to increased skepticism about its growth strategy.

Earnings Track Record

Preparation

What to Listen For

Call Prep

1Details on customer acquisition strategies and their effectiveness.
2Updates on software enhancements and their impact on sales.
3Insights into market expansion plans and expected outcomes.
4Any commentary on competitive pressures and how Zeta plans to address them.
5Management's outlook on future earnings and growth prospects.

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Company Snapshot

Zeta Global Holdings Corp. is a technology company focused on application software that helps businesses enhance customer engagement through data-driven marketing solutions....

Key Metrics to Watch

Earnings Per Share (EPS)

EPS is a key indicator of profitability and helps investors gauge the company's financial health.

$0.12

Revenue

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

$370M

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

ZETA Q2-2025 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 software capabilities.
Plans to expand into new markets.

Expectations

Wall Street Expectations

Bull Case

If Zeta can exceed the EPS estimate and show strong revenue growth, it may signal a turnaround in its financial performance, boosting investor confidence.

Bear Case

Conversely, if Zeta fails to meet expectations again, it could raise concerns about its growth strategy and ability to compete in the market, leading to a negative reaction.

Key Metrics to Watch

Earnings Per Share (EPS)

$0.12

EPS is a key indicator of profitability and helps investors gauge the company's financial health.

Revenue

$370M

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

Expectations

Two Questions That Matter

The print will turn on these two things.

Can Zeta achieve an EPS of at least $0.12?

Meeting or exceeding this EPS target would indicate improved profitability and could restore investor confidence.

Will revenue reach or exceed $370M?

Strong revenue performance is crucial for demonstrating Zeta's growth potential and ability to compete effectively in the market.

Edge

What the Street Is Missing

Why consensus could be wrong

The consensus may underestimate Zeta's potential for a turnaround, as the company has been making strategic investments in its software capabilities that could lead to better-than-expected results.

Supporting Evidence

Options are pricing a 16.43% move, indicating high expectations that may not align with the company's recent operational improvements.

Zeta's previous quarter showed a positive stock reaction despite a significant EPS miss, suggesting investor resilience.

Management's focus on expanding into new markets could drive unexpected revenue growth.

Key Risk

If Zeta's revenue exceeds $370M, 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 follows a series of misses, and investors are looking for signs of recovery.

Bull Confirmed If

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

Bear Confirmed If

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

Pre-Earnings Positioning

Options Market

Implied Move

±16.43%

Historical Avg

±3.3%

Pricing rich

The options market is pricing in a significant move, suggesting that investors expect volatility around the earnings announcement.

Options are pricing ±16.4% while ZETA has averaged ±3.3% over the last 8 prints — setup is pricing rich.

Detail

ATM IV

0.8%

30d HV

64.9%

Calls (5.2M)P/C Ratio: 0.20Puts (263K)

Edge

Historical Setup Match

Cross-company pattern from 29 similar setups.

Prior-quarter miss + options pricing rich setup 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 a potential average move of +1.61%, 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

If Zeta misses expectations, history suggests an average move of +1.61%, which could lead to increased skepticism about its growth strategy.

Earnings Track Record

Preparation

What to Listen For

Call Prep

1Details on customer acquisition strategies and their effectiveness.
2Updates on software enhancements and their impact on sales.
3Insights into market expansion plans and expected outcomes.
4Any commentary on competitive pressures and how Zeta plans to address them.
5Management's outlook on future earnings and growth prospects.