ZipRecruiter Future Growth
Future criteria checks 3/6
ZipRecruiter is forecast to grow earnings and revenue by 78.2% and 4.8% per annum respectively. EPS is expected to grow by 72.6% per annum. Return on equity is forecast to be -85.1% in 3 years.
Key information
78.2%
Earnings growth rate
72.56%
EPS growth rate
| Interactive Media and Services earnings growth | 11.9% |
| Revenue growth rate | 4.8% |
| Future return on equity | -85.10% |
| Analyst coverage | Low |
| Last updated | 26 Feb 2026 |
Recent future growth updates
ZipRecruiter, Inc. (NYSE:ZIP) Just Reported, And Analysts Assigned A US$5.80 Price Target
Aug 14
Analysts Have Been Trimming Their ZipRecruiter, Inc. (NYSE:ZIP) Price Target After Its Latest Report
Feb 28Recent updates
ZIP: Fair Outlook Will Balance New AI Features And Leadership Transition
Analysts have maintained their fair value estimate and key drivers such as discount rate, revenue growth, profit margin, and future P/E, so the latest price target for ZipRecruiter in dollar terms remains in line with prior views, reflecting steady underlying assumptions rather than a change in outlook. What's in the News ZipRecruiter launched a new app for ChatGPT that lets job seekers search and refine job listings directly within ChatGPT, then click through to apply on ZipRecruiter, bringing its marketplace into an AI-powered channel and potentially broadening reach for employer postings.
ZIP: AI Job Discovery And Buybacks Will Support Future Earnings Power
Analysts have lowered their ZipRecruiter price target to $2.50, reflecting slightly updated assumptions for revenue growth, profit margin, and future P/E, while keeping their overall view of the stock’s fair value unchanged. What's in the News ZipRecruiter launched a new app for ChatGPT that lets job seekers search and refine job opportunities directly in ChatGPT based on salary, location, remote flexibility, experience, and other preferences, then click through to apply on ZipRecruiter.ZipRecruiter: Facing Insurmountable Secular Headwinds
Apr 06ZIP: AI Hiring Channels Will Likely Support Future Earnings Power
Analysts have reduced their fair value estimate for ZipRecruiter from $4.50 to $2.50, citing updated assumptions that keep revenue growth broadly similar but indicate a much thinner profit margin profile and a very large forward P/E multiple of over 1,300x. What's in the News ZipRecruiter launched an app for ChatGPT that lets job seekers search and refine job listings directly inside ChatGPT using preferences such as salary, location, remote flexibility, experience, employment type, and date posted, then click through to apply on ZipRecruiter.ZIP: Fair Outlook Balances Softer Guidance With Product And Leadership Changes
Analysts have revised their fair value estimate for ZipRecruiter from $4.75 to $2.83 as they reset expectations in their models for revenue growth, profit margins, and a higher future P/E multiple. What's in the News ZipRecruiter issued first quarter 2026 revenue guidance of US$104 million to US$108 million, with a midpoint of US$106 million, which the company described as reflecting a lower holiday baseline and representing a 4% year over year and 5% sequential decline (Key Developments).
ZIP: High Intent Applications Will Drive Future Per Share Upside
Analysts have nudged their $ price target on ZipRecruiter slightly higher, reflecting modest tweaks to assumptions around discount rates, revenue growth, profit margins and future P/E. Their overall view of the stock’s fair value remains essentially unchanged.ZIP: High Intent Hiring Tools Will Likely Strengthen Future Earnings Power
Analysts have modestly reduced their price target for ZipRecruiter, citing a slightly lower discount rate of 12.33% and a small adjustment to the assumed future P/E. They have kept fair value at $4.50, with revenue growth and profit margin expectations largely in line with prior assumptions.Investors Don't See Light At End Of ZipRecruiter, Inc.'s (NYSE:ZIP) Tunnel And Push Stock Down 40%
Feb 04ZIP: Buybacks And Higher Margins Will Likely Lift Future Earnings Power
Analysts have lifted their ZipRecruiter price target by $4.50 to reflect slightly higher assumed revenue growth, a modestly stronger profit margin profile, a small adjustment to the future P/E, and a higher discount rate of 12.5% in their updated models. What's in the News ZipRecruiter launched Be seen First, a product that lets job seekers attach a short note to applications so they can be moved to the top of an employer's applicant list, aiming to address automated screening and high application volumes (Key Developments).ZIP: Massive Share Repurchases Will Drive Future Per Share Upside
Analysts have nudged their ZipRecruiter price targets higher, citing slightly stronger modeled revenue growth at 8.32%, a modestly wider projected profit margin at 82.37%, and a small adjustment to the assumed future P/E to 113.47x. What's in the News ZipRecruiter issued financial guidance for the fourth quarter of 2025, with anticipated revenue in a range of US$109 million to US$115 million, and a midpoint of US$112 million that the company describes as a 1% year over year increase and a return to year over year revenue growth for the first time since the third quarter of 2022 (Key Developments).ZIP Share Repurchases Will Drive Future Per-Share Upside Potential
Analysts have raised their price target on ZipRecruiter to reflect a modest improvement in estimated fair value to approximately 5.50 dollars, while also incorporating higher discount-rate assumptions and lower long term growth and margin expectations into their updated models. What's in the News Issued fourth quarter 2025 revenue guidance of $109 million to $115 million, implying about 1% year over year growth at the midpoint and signaling a return to top line expansion after several quarters of declines (company guidance) Noted that the 3% expected sequential revenue decline in the fourth quarter reflects typical seasonality despite a still weak macroeconomic hiring environment (company guidance) Reported repurchase of 2,243,000 shares between July 1 and September 30, 2025, for $10.01 million, reducing the share count by roughly 2.57% in the quarter (company filing) Disclosed that, since the March 1, 2022 buyback authorization, the company has repurchased 49,533,000 shares in total, retiring about 47.87% of its shares for $628.22 million (company filing) Valuation Changes The fair value estimate increased slightly from $5.00 to $5.50 per share, reflecting a modest upward revision in intrinsic value.ZIP: Massive Share Buybacks Will Likely Overstate Future Earnings Power
Analysts have modestly raised their price target on ZipRecruiter, lifting fair value by approximately 0.50 dollars per share as they factor in slightly stronger long term revenue growth expectations along with a higher future earnings multiple, partially offset by a small reduction in projected profit margins and a marginally higher discount rate. What's in the News ZipRecruiter issued fourth quarter 2025 guidance, forecasting revenue of $109 million to $115 million.There's Reason For Concern Over ZipRecruiter, Inc.'s (NYSE:ZIP) Massive 32% Price Jump
Dec 04Is It Too Late To Consider Buying ZipRecruiter, Inc. (NYSE:ZIP)?
Oct 15Is There An Opportunity With ZipRecruiter, Inc.'s (NYSE:ZIP) 23% Undervaluation?
Sep 18AI Recruitment Tools Will Expand Digital Talent Acquisition
With both the discount rate and future P/E multiple remaining virtually unchanged, analysts see no material change in ZipRecruiter's outlook, resulting in the consensus price target holding steady at $5.80. What's in the News ZipRecruiter launched Breakroom, a workplace rating platform for frontline industries, and released its inaugural Breakroom Workplace Index report highlighting stagnant wage growth and limited frontline worker trust in senior leadership.ZipRecruiter, Inc. (NYSE:ZIP) Just Reported, And Analysts Assigned A US$5.80 Price Target
Aug 14ZipRecruiter, Inc. (NYSE:ZIP) Shares May Have Slumped 28% But Getting In Cheap Is Still Unlikely
Aug 12Is ZipRecruiter (NYSE:ZIP) Using Too Much Debt?
Apr 04Analysts Have Been Trimming Their ZipRecruiter, Inc. (NYSE:ZIP) Price Target After Its Latest Report
Feb 28
ZipIntro And AI Investments Will Boost Future Employer Engagement
A focus on increasing job seeker traffic and new product rollouts is poised to boost employer revenue and satisfaction.Some Shareholders Feeling Restless Over ZipRecruiter, Inc.'s (NYSE:ZIP) P/S Ratio
Feb 05ZipRecruiter: Some Bright Spots Emerge Even As Market Conditions Remain Challenging
Jan 26ZipRecruiter (NYSE:ZIP) Will Be Hoping To Turn Its Returns On Capital Around
Jan 13ZipRecruiter Q3 Earnings Preview: Needs A Lot Of Work Before I Invest
Oct 31Here's Why ZipRecruiter (NYSE:ZIP) Can Manage Its Debt Responsibly
Sep 12Is Now The Time To Look At Buying ZipRecruiter, Inc. (NYSE:ZIP)?
Aug 21ZipRecruiter: Maintaining Profitability In A Challenging Job Market
Aug 14Unpleasant Surprises Could Be In Store For ZipRecruiter, Inc.'s (NYSE:ZIP) Shares
Aug 02There Are Reasons To Feel Uneasy About ZipRecruiter's (NYSE:ZIP) Returns On Capital
Jul 17ZipRecruiter Revenue Beats, But Broader Trends Paint A Grim Picture
May 30ZipRecruiter's (NYSE:ZIP) Soft Earnings Don't Show The Whole Picture
May 21Earnings and Revenue Growth Forecasts
| Date | Revenue | Earnings | Free Cash Flow | Cash from Op | Avg. No. Analysts |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 12/31/2028 | 533 | 10 | N/A | N/A | 2 |
| 12/31/2027 | 474 | -10 | -8 | N/A | 5 |
| 12/31/2026 | 449 | -14 | 28 | N/A | 5 |
| 12/31/2025 | 449 | -33 | 3 | 11 | N/A |
| 9/30/2025 | 448 | -43 | 8 | 16 | N/A |
| 6/30/2025 | 450 | -36 | 14 | 22 | N/A |
| 3/31/2025 | 462 | -19 | 24 | 34 | N/A |
| 12/31/2024 | 474 | -13 | 36 | 46 | N/A |
| 9/30/2024 | 499 | 4 | 58 | 68 | N/A |
| 6/30/2024 | 537 | 30 | 77 | 88 | N/A |
| 3/31/2024 | 584 | 38 | 89 | 99 | N/A |
| 12/31/2023 | 646 | 49 | 93 | 103 | N/A |
| 9/30/2023 | 720 | 63 | 103 | 113 | N/A |
| 6/30/2023 | 792 | 59 | 101 | 113 | N/A |
| 3/31/2023 | 861 | 58 | 110 | 121 | N/A |
| 12/31/2022 | 905 | 61 | 118 | 129 | N/A |
| 9/30/2022 | 914 | 63 | 128 | 139 | N/A |
| 6/30/2022 | 900 | 64 | 152 | 162 | N/A |
| 3/31/2022 | 843 | -2 | 123 | 136 | N/A |
| 12/31/2021 | 741 | 2 | 131 | 144 | N/A |
| 9/30/2021 | 635 | 21 | 109 | 121 | N/A |
| 6/30/2021 | 526 | 16 | 105 | 116 | N/A |
| 3/31/2021 | 430 | 85 | 107 | 114 | N/A |
| 12/31/2020 | 418 | 63 | 81 | 88 | N/A |
| 12/31/2019 | 430 | -10 | -12 | -2 | N/A |
Analyst Future Growth Forecasts
Earnings vs Savings Rate: ZIP is forecast to become profitable over the next 3 years, which is considered faster growth than the savings rate (3.4%).
Earnings vs Market: ZIP is forecast to become profitable over the next 3 years, which is considered above average market growth.
High Growth Earnings: ZIP is expected to become profitable in the next 3 years.
Revenue vs Market: ZIP's revenue (4.8% per year) is forecast to grow slower than the US market (11.2% per year).
High Growth Revenue: ZIP's revenue (4.8% per year) is forecast to grow slower than 20% per year.
Earnings per Share Growth Forecasts
Future Return on Equity
Future ROE: ZIP is forecast to be unprofitable in 3 years.
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Company Analysis and Financial Data Status
| Data | Last Updated (UTC time) |
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| Company Analysis | 2026/05/04 05:14 |
| End of Day Share Price | 2026/05/04 00:00 |
| Earnings | 2025/12/31 |
| Annual Earnings | 2025/12/31 |
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Analyst Sources
ZipRecruiter, Inc. is covered by 8 analysts. 5 of those analysts submitted the estimates of revenue or earnings used as inputs to our report. Analysts submissions are updated throughout the day.
| Analyst | Institution |
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| Trevor Young | Barclays |
| Eric Sheridan | Goldman Sachs |
| Justin Patterson | KeyBanc Capital Markets Inc. |