Key Highlights
- Zeta Global (ZETA) exceeded Q4 EPS forecasts by $0.04, delivering $0.28 versus the anticipated $0.24
- Quarterly revenue reached $394.6M, surpassing the projected $378.09M by 3.73%
- Year-over-year revenue climbed from $314.67M in Q4 2024
- Both Q1 2026 and fiscal year 2026 projections exceeded Wall Street expectations
- ZETA shares have declined 26.4% year-to-date and maintain a Zacks Rank #3 (Hold) rating
Zeta Global Holdings (ZETA) delivered fourth-quarter 2025 results that exceeded Wall Street projections across both earnings and revenue metrics.
The marketing technology firm announced adjusted earnings per share of $0.28, sailing past analyst expectations of $0.24 by $0.04. This represents a 23.51% positive earnings surprise.
Comparing to the prior year, ZETA generated EPS of $0.20 during the same quarter. This year-over-year advancement demonstrates consistent earnings momentum.
Zeta Global Holdings Corp., ZETA
The company’s quarterly revenue reached $394.64 million. This figure exceeded Wall Street’s consensus projection of $378.09 million by approximately 3.73%.
This performance also represents a substantial leap from the $314.67 million ZETA generated during Q4 2024 — translating to approximately 25% year-over-year revenue expansion.
Across the previous four quarters, the organization has consistently exceeded revenue projections in every instance. During this timeframe, it surpassed earnings estimates in two quarters.
Forward Guidance Exceeds Analyst Expectations
Looking ahead to Q1 2026, Zeta projected revenue between $369M and $371M. Wall Street analysts had forecasted $362.2M, meaning the guidance midpoint substantially exceeds their estimates.
For fiscal year 2026, management set revenue guidance at $1.75B to $1.76B, surpassing the analyst consensus figure of $1.73B.
These projections indicate leadership’s optimistic outlook entering the upcoming fiscal period.
Share Price Faces Headwinds
Despite exceeding quarterly expectations, ZETA’s shares have experienced significant pressure. The stock closed at $16.98 prior to the earnings announcement.
Shares have tumbled approximately 26.4% year-to-date, a dramatic underperformance relative to the S&P 500’s essentially flat trajectory during the identical timeframe.
Over a three-month period, ZETA has declined 6.96%. Looking at the trailing twelve months, shares are down 4.45%.
During the past 90 days, analysts issued 4 upward EPS revisions and 7 downward adjustments, indicating divergent perspectives among Wall Street professionals.
The stock currently holds a Zacks Rank of #3 (Hold), suggesting expected performance aligned with broader market returns in the near term.
The Technology Services sector where ZETA competes ranks in the lower 38% of Zacks-ranked industries, presenting additional challenges for the stock’s trajectory.
Wall Street’s consensus EPS estimate for Q1 2026 currently stands at $0.12, with projected revenue of $362.02 million.
For complete fiscal year 2026, consensus estimates project $0.99 EPS on revenue of $1.73 billion.
InvestingPro assigns Zeta Global’s financial health a “good performance” designation.
Following the Q4 earnings release, ZETA’s stock price surged 13.35% during the trading session when results became public.
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