NASDAQ Framework: IAC Inc.
Media and internet company with global reach 1.
1: IAC Inc., together with its subsidiaries, operates as a media and internet company worldwide. The company publishes original and engaging digital content in the form of articles, illustrations, and videos and images across entertainment, food, home, beauty, travel, health, family, luxury, and fashion areas; and magazines related to women and lifestyle. It also operates a digital marketplace that connects home service professionals with consumers for repairing, remodeling, cleaning, landscaping, maintenance, and enhancement services under the Angi Ads, Angi Leads, and Angi Services brands. In addition, the company operates websites that offer general search services and information, including Ask.com, a search site with a variety of fresh and contemporary content; Reference.com that offers content across select vertical categories; Consumersearch.com, which offers content designed to simplify the product research process; and Shopping.net, a vertical shopping search site that contains a mix of search services and/or content targeted to various user or segment demographics, as well as offers direct-to-consumer downloadable desktop applications. Further, it offers Care.com, an online destination for families to connect with caregivers for their children, aging parents, pets, and homes; develops and provides subscription mobile applications across the communication, language, weather, business, health, and lifestyle verticals; a technology driven staffing platform for flexible W-2 work under the Bluecrew name; a platform to connect healthcare professionals with job opportunities under the Vivian Health name; The Daily Beast, a website dedicated to news, commentary, culture, and entertainment that publishes original reporting and opinion; and production and producer services for feature films for sale and distribution through theatrical releases and video-on-demand services. The company was formerly known as IAC/InterActiveCorp. The company is headquartered in New York, New York. View Source
IAC Inc., headquartered in New York City, operates as a media and internet company with a global reach, managing over 150 digital products and brands used worldwide 2. The company publishes a wide array of original digital content across various verticals, including entertainment, food, home, beauty, travel, health, family, luxury, and fashion 3. Additionally, IAC operates digital marketplaces connecting consumers with home service professionals, and offers various search and information services through websites like Ask.com and Care.com 4. Established in 1986 and initially focused on broadcasting, IAC has grown through numerous acquisitions and spin-offs, including the separation of Match Group and the spin-off of Vimeo 567.
2: Headquartered in New York City, IAC (NASDAQ: IAC) is home to more than 150 digital products and brands used by people all over the world. View Source3: IAC Inc., together with its subsidiaries, operates as a media and internet company worldwide. The company publishes original and engaging digital content in the form of articles, illustrations, and videos and images across entertainment, food, home, beauty, travel, health, family, luxury, and fashion areas; and magazines related to women and lifestyle. It also operates a digital marketplace that connects home service professionals with consumers for repairing, remodeling, cleaning, landscaping, maintenance, and enhancement services under the Angi Ads, Angi Leads, and Angi Services brands. In addition, the company operates websites that offer general search services and information, including Ask.com, a search site with a variety of fresh and contemporary content; Reference.com that offers content across select vertical categories; Consumersearch.com, which offers content designed to simplify the product research process; and Shopping.net, a vertical shopping search site that contains a mix of search services and/or content targeted to various user or segment demographics, as well as offers direct-to-consumer downloadable desktop applications. Further, it offers Care.com, an online destination for families to connect with caregivers for their children, aging parents, pets, and homes; develops and provides subscription mobile applications across the communication, language, weather, business, health, and lifestyle verticals; a technology driven staffing platform for flexible W-2 work under the Bluecrew name; a platform to connect healthcare professionals with job opportunities under the Vivian Health name; The Daily Beast, a website dedicated to news, commentary, culture, and entertainment that publishes original reporting and opinion; and production and producer services for feature films for sale and distribution through theatrical releases and video-on-demand services. The company was formerly known as IAC/InterActiveCorp. The company is headquartered in New York, New York. View Source4: IAC Inc., together with its subsidiaries, operates as a media and internet company worldwide. The company publishes original and engaging digital content in the form of articles, illustrations, and videos and images across entertainment, food, home, beauty, travel, health, family, luxury, and fashion areas; and magazines related to women and lifestyle. It also operates a digital marketplace that connects home service professionals with consumers for repairing, remodeling, cleaning, landscaping, maintenance, and enhancement services under the Angi Ads, Angi Leads, and Angi Services brands. In addition, the company operates websites that offer general search services and information, including Ask.com, a search site with a variety of fresh and contemporary content; Reference.com that offers content across select vertical categories; Consumersearch.com, which offers content designed to simplify the product research process; and Shopping.net, a vertical shopping search site that contains a mix of search services and/or content targeted to various user or segment demographics, as well as offers direct-to-consumer downloadable desktop applications. Further, it offers Care.com, an online destination for families to connect with caregivers for their children, aging parents, pets, and homes; develops and provides subscription mobile applications across the communication, language, weather, business, health, and lifestyle verticals; a technology driven staffing platform for flexible W-2 work under the Bluecrew name; a platform to connect healthcare professionals with job opportunities under the Vivian Health name; The Daily Beast, a website dedicated to news, commentary, culture, and entertainment that publishes original reporting and opinion; and production and producer services for feature films for sale and distribution through theatrical releases and video-on-demand services. The company was formerly known as IAC/InterActiveCorp. The company is headquartered in New York, New York. View Source5: In July 2020, IAC and Match Group announced the successful completion of the separation of Match Group from the remaining businesses of IAC. As a result of the separation, Match Group's dual class voting structure was eliminated and the interest in Match Group formerly held by IAC is now held directly by IAC's shareholders. As of the separation, "new" IAC trades under the symbol "IAC" and "new" Match Group under the symbol "MTCH."[71] View Source6: In May 2021, IAC completed the spin-off of Vimeo, the 11th company to be spun-off from IAC.[73] Vimeo trades on Nasdaq under the symbol "VMEO". View Source7: IAC was established in 1986 as Silver King Broadcasting Company, as part of a plan to increase viewership of the Home Shopping Network (HSN) by purchasing local television stations.[7][8] By 1988, Silver King had bought 11 stations for about $220 million.[8] The company was later renamed as HSN Communications, Inc., and then Silver King Communications, Inc.[7] In 1992, Silver King was spun off to HSN shareholders as a separately traded public company.[9] In August 1995, Barry Diller acquired control of Silver King, in a deal backed by the company's largest shareholder, Liberty Media.[10][11] Diller, who had led the creation of the Fox network, reportedly hoped to use Silver King's stations as the foundation for a new broadcast network.[11] View Source
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Joey Levin, who previously led the company's search and applications segment, has served as chief executive officer since June 2015 8. There is no indication that the founders are still leading or heavily involved in IAC Inc.
Joey Levin, who previously led the company's search and applications segment, has served as chief executive officer since June 2015 8. There is no indication that the founders are still leading or heavily involved in IAC Inc.
8: IAC Inc. is an American holding company that owns brands across 100 countries, mostly in media and Internet.[2] The company is incorporated under Delaware General Corporation Law[3] and headquartered in New York City.[4] Joey Levin, who previously led the company's search and applications segment,[5] has served as chief executive officer since June 2015.[6] View Source
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IAC Inc. has an investment rating of HOLD with a target price of $40.00, indicating a cautious outlook from analysts 9. The company has a Financial Strength Subrating of Low, which suggests potential concerns about its financial robustness 10. Additionally, the stock has experienced significant fluctuations, with a notable decrease in value over the past six months 11. However, the company's diversified portfolio and ongoing strategic growth initiatives, such as the recent exploration of a Paramount bid, provide a balanced perspective 12. Therefore, while there are some financial concerns, the company's overall position is not dire, placing it in a medium risk category.
IAC Inc. has an investment rating of HOLD with a target price of $40.00, indicating a cautious outlook from analysts 9. The company has a Financial Strength Subrating of Low, which suggests potential concerns about its financial robustness 10. Additionally, the stock has experienced significant fluctuations, with a notable decrease in value over the past six months 11. However, the company's diversified portfolio and ongoing strategic growth initiatives, such as the recent exploration of a Paramount bid, provide a balanced perspective 12. Therefore, while there are some financial concerns, the company's overall position is not dire, placing it in a medium risk category.
9: Rating increased to a HOLD IAC INC has an Investment Rating of HOLD; a target price of $40.000000; an Industry Subrating of Medium; a Management Subrating of Medium; a Safety Subrating of Medium; a Financial Strength Subrating of Low; a Growth Subrating of Medium; and a Value Subrating of Medium. Rating Price Target Argus• 7 days ago Raising target price to $39.00 IAC INC has an Investment Rating of SELL; a target price of $39.000000; an Industry Subrating of Medium; a Management Subrating of Medium; a Safety Subrating of Medium; a Financial Strength Subrating of Low; a Growth Subrating of Medium; and a Value Subrating of Medium. Rating Price Target Argus• 14 days ago What does Argus have to say about IAC? IAC INC has an Investment Rating of SELL; a target price of $37.000000; an Industry Subrating of Medium; a Management Subrating of Medium; a Safety Subrating of Medium; a Financial Strength Subrating of Low; a Growth Subrating of Medium; and a Value Subrating of Medium. Rating Price Target Argus• 21 days ago Lowering target price to $37.00 IAC INC has an Investment Rating of SELL; a target price of $37.000000; an Industry Subrating of Medium; a Management Subrating of Low; a Safety Subrating of Medium; a Financial Strength Subrating of Low; a Growth Subrating of Low; and a Value Subrating of Medium. Rating Price Target Argus• 28 days ago View Source10: Rating increased to a HOLD IAC INC has an Investment Rating of HOLD; a target price of $40.000000; an Industry Subrating of Medium; a Management Subrating of Medium; a Safety Subrating of Medium; a Financial Strength Subrating of Low; a Growth Subrating of Medium; and a Value Subrating of Medium. Rating Price Target Argus• 7 days ago Raising target price to $39.00 IAC INC has an Investment Rating of SELL; a target price of $39.000000; an Industry Subrating of Medium; a Management Subrating of Medium; a Safety Subrating of Medium; a Financial Strength Subrating of Low; a Growth Subrating of Medium; and a Value Subrating of Medium. Rating Price Target Argus• 14 days ago What does Argus have to say about IAC? IAC INC has an Investment Rating of SELL; a target price of $37.000000; an Industry Subrating of Medium; a Management Subrating of Medium; a Safety Subrating of Medium; a Financial Strength Subrating of Low; a Growth Subrating of Medium; and a Value Subrating of Medium. Rating Price Target Argus• 21 days ago Lowering target price to $37.00 IAC INC has an Investment Rating of SELL; a target price of $37.000000; an Industry Subrating of Medium; a Management Subrating of Low; a Safety Subrating of Medium; a Financial Strength Subrating of Low; a Growth Subrating of Low; and a Value Subrating of Medium. Rating Price Target Argus• 28 days ago View Source11: The firm’s stock price fluctuated 3.73% within the last five trades and -4.79% within the last 30 trades, which was a significant change from the beginning of this year. Despite the fact that the share price decreased -11.42% in the last 6 months and -8.82% was subtracted to its value over the previous 3 months. IAC stock is trading at a margin of 0.70%, -5.15% and -5.14% apart from the 20-Day, 50-Day and 200-Day Simple Moving Average prices. View Source12: July 17, 2024IACIAC Steps Up M&A Plans Amid Recent Exploration of Paramount BidREAD MOREJuly 15, 2024IAC5 minutes with IAC’s CHROREAD MOREJuly 12, 2024InvestopediaNew consumer data shows inflation is continuing to coolREAD MOREJuly 11, 2024IACIAC CEO Joey Levin on OpenAI deal, impact of AI and 2024 electionREAD MORE View Source
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In addition, the company operates websites that offer general search services and information, including Ask.com, a search site with a variety of fresh and contemporary content; Reference.com that offers content across select vertical categories; Consumersearch.com, which offers content designed to simplify the product research process; and Shopping.net, a vertical shopping search site that contains a mix of search services and/or content targeted to various user or segment demographics, as well as offers direct-to-consumer downloadable desktop applications. Further, it offers Care.com, an online destination for families to connect with caregivers for their children, aging parents, pets, and homes; develops and provides subscription mobile applications across the communication, language, weather, business, health, and lifestyle verticals; a technology driven staffing platform for flexible W-2 work under the Bluecrew name; a platform to connect healthcare professionals with job opportunities under the Vivian Health name; The Daily Beast, a website dedicated to news, commentary, culture, and entertainment that publishes original reporting and opinion; and production and producer services for feature films for sale and distribution through theatrical releases and video-on-demand services. The company was formerly known as IAC/InterActiveCorp. The company is headquartered in New York, New York. View Source15: IAC's businesses are categorized into distinct segments for the purposes of financial reporting. Those segments are labelled by the company as Angi Inc., Dotdash Meredith, Search, and Emerging and Other. Each business listed may have multiple brands connected to it. View Source
IAC Inc.'s product roadmap and expansion strategy for 2024 through 2026 focuses on strategic growth and leveraging artificial intelligence to enhance its offerings. The company is actively exploring mergers and acquisitions, as evidenced by its recent consideration of a Paramount bid 16. Additionally, IAC is integrating AI into its operations to drive innovation and improve user experiences 17. The company continues to expand its portfolio through acquisitions, such as the recent purchase of Meredith Corporation's National Media Group and the investment in MGM Resorts International 1819. These initiatives highlight IAC's commitment to growth and adaptation in the evolving media and internet landscape.
16: IAC Steps Up M&A Plans Amid Recent Exploration of Paramount Bid View Source17: IAC Inc (IAC) Q1 2024 Earnings Call Transcript Highlights: Strategic Growth and AI Integration View Source18: In October 2021, IAC announced the acquisition of Meredith Corporation's National Media Group for $2.7 billion. The deal closed December 1, 2021,[74] and the acquired Meredith (and the former Time Inc.) assets merged with IAC subsidiary Dotdash, forming a new entity called Dotdash Meredith.[75] View Source19: In August 2020, IAC announced[72] it had invested a 12% stake in MGM Resorts International. View Source