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BuzzFeed (BZFD)
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BuzzFeed (BZFD) Price & Analysis

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BZFD Stock Chart & Stats

$0.77
-$0.14(-4.91%)
At close: 4:00 PM EST
$0.77
-$0.14(-4.91%)

Bulls Say, Bears Say

Bulls Say
Majority Investment And New Strategic Owner (Byron Allen)The $120M majority investment and leadership change materially shore up capital and give BuzzFeed access to a large portfolio of FAST channels, local affiliates and content libraries. This expands distribution and advertiser reach, enabling a durable shift toward ad-supported video and strategic partnerships.
Strong Content Revenue Growth Supporting Revenue DiversificationA 69% rise in content revenue shows successful monetization beyond display ads, indicating scalable branded/premium content offerings. That higher-margin stream can reduce dependence on volatile programmatic ad markets and support longer-term revenue stability if investment in studios and premium formats continues.
BuzzFeed Studios Spin‑out And Focused AI StrategyCreating an independent Studios unit and a dedicated AI product leader creates clearer operating focus and potential value capture from premium video, streaming, and AI-driven personalization. Structurally, this can improve content economics, ad targeting, and create new revenue channels over the medium term.
Bears Say
Persistently Negative Operating And Free Cash FlowNegative operating and free cash flow signal that core operations are not self-funding, increasing reliance on external financing or asset sales. Over months this constrains reinvestment in content and product, raises execution risk for strategic pivots, and pressures liquidity if capital injections slow.
Elevated Leverage And Stretched Balance SheetDebt materially exceeding equity for an unprofitable media company reduces financial flexibility and raises covenant, interest and refinancing risks. High leverage limits the firm's ability to invest in content or endure prolonged ad-market weakness, amplifying downside if execution stalls.
Declining Core Ad Revenue, Commerce And Audience EngagementFalling advertising and commerce revenues alongside lower time spent undermine scale-driven monetization and content economics. Sustained declines in core engagement reduce pricing power with advertisers and limit the effect of new initiatives, making profitability and growth targets harder to achieve.

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BZFD FAQ

What was BuzzFeed’s price range in the past 12 months?
BuzzFeed lowest stock price was $0.54 and its highest was $2.68 in the past 12 months.
    What is BuzzFeed’s market cap?
    BuzzFeed’s market cap is $56.46M.
      When is BuzzFeed’s upcoming earnings report date?
      BuzzFeed’s upcoming earnings report date is Aug 11, 2026 which is in 49 days.
        How were BuzzFeed’s earnings last quarter?
        BuzzFeed released its earnings results on May 11, 2026. The company reported -$0.4 earnings per share for the quarter, missing the consensus estimate of -$0.27 by -$0.13.
          Is BuzzFeed overvalued?
          According to Wall Street analysts BuzzFeed’s price is currently Overvalued. Get more investment ideas with TipRanks Premium
            Does BuzzFeed pay dividends?
            BuzzFeed does not currently pay dividends.
            What is BuzzFeed’s EPS estimate?
            BuzzFeed’s EPS estimate for its next earnings report is not yet available.
            How many shares outstanding does BuzzFeed have?
            BuzzFeed has 36,296,017 shares outstanding.
              What happened to BuzzFeed’s price movement after its last earnings report?
              BuzzFeed reported an EPS of -$0.4 in its last earnings report, missing expectations of -$0.27. Following the earnings report the stock price went up 90.672%.
                Which hedge fund is a major shareholder of BuzzFeed?
                Currently, no hedge funds are holding shares in BZFD
                What is the TipRanks Smart Score and how is it calculated?
                Smart Score combines eight research factors - such as analyst recommendations, hedge fund trends, and technical indicators - to measure a stock’s outlook. These signals are unified into a single score that reflects bullish or bearish momentum. See detailed methodology

                  Company Description

                  BuzzFeed

                  BuzzFeed, Inc., a prominent digital media enterprise, delivers up-to-the-minute news, in-depth original reporting, captivating entertainment, and video productions to its vast global audience across social platforms. Its diverse brand ecosystem includes BuzzFeed, a leading authority on entertainment, internet culture, and pop culture, offering articles, listicles, interactive quizzes, video series, and exclusive shows. For younger demographics, BuzzFeed News serves as its dedicated editorial arm. Tasty specializes in highly shareable culinary content, while HuffPost provides a comprehensive platform for current events, political analysis, opinion pieces, entertainment news, human interest features, and lifestyle guidance. Additionally, Complex Networks curates cultural content spanning music, food, fashion, entertainment, and sports. The company further operates specialized channels such as As/Is for style, BringMe for travel, Goodful for wellness, and Nifty for do-it-yourself projects. Established in 2006, BuzzFeed, Inc. is headquartered in New York, New York.

                  BuzzFeed (BZFD) Earnings & Revenues

                  BZFD Earnings Call

                  Q1 2026
                  0:00 / 0:00
                  Earnings Call Sentiment|Neutral
                  The call presented a mix of strategic positives and near-term operational challenges. Positive catalysts include a significant investment and leadership transition to Byron Allen, the formation of BuzzFeed Studios, a strong 69% increase in content revenue, and an explicit AI and streaming growth strategy with Jonah Peretti continuing to lead AI efforts. Offsetting these are meaningful declines in total revenue (down 12.4%), advertising (down 19.8%) and commerce revenues (down 32%), worsening losses and adjusted EBITDA, and a 10.7% drop in audience time spent. Given the material current financial and engagement headwinds balanced against a potentially transformative strategic transaction and operational reset, the overall tone is cautiously neutral.View all BZFD earnings summaries
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