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UNITED STATES

SECURITIES AND EXCHANGE COMMISSION

WASHINGTON, D.C. 20549

FORM 8-K

CURRENT REPORT

Pursuant to Section 13 or 15(d) of the Securities Exchange Act of 1934 Date of Report (Date of earliest event reported): February 23, 2026

ZipRecruiter, Inc. (Exact name of registrant as specified in its charter)

Delaware 001-40406 27-2976158 (State or other jurisdiction of incorporation) (Commission File Number) (IRS Employer Identification No.)

3000 Ocean Park Blvd.,Suite 3000,Santa Monica,California90405 (Address of principal executive offices) (Zip Code)

(877) 252-1062 (Registrant’s telephone number, including area code) Not Applicable (Former name or former address, if changed since last report)

Check the appropriate box below if the Form 8-K filing is intended to simultaneously satisfy the filing obligation of the registrant under any of the following provisions (see General Instructions A.2. below):

☐Written communications pursuant to Rule 425 under the Securities Act (17 CFR 230.425)

☐Soliciting material pursuant to Rule 14a-12 under the Exchange Act (17 CFR 240.14a-12)

☐Pre-commencement communications pursuant to Rule 14d-2(b) under the Exchange Act (17 CFR 240.14d-2(b))

☐Pre-commencement communications pursuant to Rule 13e-4(c) under the Exchange Act (17 CFR 240.13e-4(c))

Securities registered pursuant to Section 12(b) of the Act:

Title of each classTrading Symbol(s)Name of each exchange on which registered Class A common stock, $0.00001 par value per shareZIPNew York Stock Exchange

Indicate by check mark whether the registrant is an emerging growth company as defined in Rule 405 of the Securities Act of 1933 (§230.405 of this chapter) or Rule 12b-2 of the Securities Exchange Act of 1934 (§240.12b-2 of this chapter). Emerging growth company  ☐

If an emerging growth company, indicate by check mark if the registrant has elected not to use the extended transition period for complying with any new or revised financial accounting standards provided pursuant to Section 13(a) of the Exchange Act.  ☐

Item 2.02    Results of Operations and Financial Condition. On February 25, 2026, ZipRecruiter, Inc. (“ZipRecruiter” or the "Company") issued a press release (the “Press Release”) and will hold a conference call (the “Earnings Call” announcing its financial results for the year ended December 31, 2025 and financial outlook. The Company also published a letter to shareholders announcing its financial results for the year ended December 31, 2025 and financial outlook (the “Shareholder Letter”). Copies of the Press Release and the Shareholder Letter are furnished as Exhibits 99.1 and 99.2, respectively, to this Current Report on Form 8-K. The information furnished with this Item 2.02, including Exhibits 99.1 and 99.2, shall not be deemed “filed” for purposes of Section 18 of the Securities Exchange Act of 1934, as amended (the “Exchange Act”), or otherwise subject to the liabilities of that section, nor shall it be deemed incorporated by reference into any other filing under the Securities Act of 1933, as amended, or the Exchange Act, except as expressly set forth by specific reference in such a filing. ZipRecruiter is making reference to non-GAAP financial information in both the Shareholder Letter and the Earnings Call. A reconciliation of GAAP to non-GAAP results is provided in the Shareholder Letter, which is attached as Exhibit 99.2 to this Current Report on Form 8-K. Item 5.02     Departure of Directors or Certain Officers; Election of Directors; Appointment of Certain Officers; Compensatory Arrangements of Certain Officers. On February 23, 2026, Timothy Yarbrough notified the Company of his decision to resign from his position as Chief Financial Officer of the Company, effective as of 11:59 p.m. (Pacific Time) on February 25, 2026. Mr. Yarbrough is departing to pursue another opportunity. Mr. Yarbrough’s decision was not the result of any disagreement with the Company on any matter relating to the Company’s operations, policies or practices. In connection with Mr. Yarbrough’s departure, effective as of 12:01 a.m. (Pacific Time), February 26, 2026, David Travers, the Company’s President, was appointed to serve as the Company’s interim Chief Financial Officer and principal financial officer in addition to maintaining his current responsibilities, while the Company executes its search for a permanent Chief Financial Officer. The full biography and other information with respect to Mr. Travers required by Item 5.02(c) of Form 8-K are included in the Company’s proxy statement on Schedule 14A for the 2025 annual meeting of stockholders filed with the Securities and Exchange Commission on April 25, 2025 under the headings “Executive Officers” and “Certain Relationships,” and such biography and information are incorporated herein by reference. Item 7.01    Regulation FD Disclosure. On February 25, 2026, the Company posted supplemental investo

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UNITED STATES

SECURITIES AND EXCHANGE COMMISSION

WASHINGTON, D.C. 20549

FORM 8-K

CURRENT REPORT

Pursuant to Section 13 or 15(d) of the Securities Exchange Act of 1934 Date of Report (Date of earliest event reported): November 5, 2025

ZipRecruiter, Inc. (Exact name of registrant as specified in its charter)

Delaware 001-40406 27-2976158 (State or other jurisdiction of incorporation) (Commission File Number) (IRS Employer Identification No.)

3000 Ocean Park Blvd.,Suite 3000,Santa Monica,California90405 (Address of principal executive offices) (Zip Code)

(877) 252-1062 (Registrant’s telephone number, including area code) Not Applicable (Former name or former address, if changed since last report)

Check the appropriate box below if the Form 8-K filing is intended to simultaneously satisfy the filing obligation of the registrant under any of the following provisions (see General Instructions A.2. below):

☐Written communications pursuant to Rule 425 under the Securities Act (17 CFR 230.425)

☐Soliciting material pursuant to Rule 14a-12 under the Exchange Act (17 CFR 240.14a-12)

☐Pre-commencement communications pursuant to Rule 14d-2(b) under the Exchange Act (17 CFR 240.14d-2(b))

☐Pre-commencement communications pursuant to Rule 13e-4(c) under the Exchange Act (17 CFR 240.13e-4(c))

Securities registered pursuant to Section 12(b) of the Act:

Title of each classTrading Symbol(s)Name of each exchange on which registered Class A common stock, $0.00001 par value per shareZIPNew York Stock Exchange

Indicate by check mark whether the registrant is an emerging growth company as defined in Rule 405 of the Securities Act of 1933 (§230.405 of this chapter) or Rule 12b-2 of the Securities Exchange Act of 1934 (§240.12b-2 of this chapter). Emerging growth company  ☐

If an emerging growth company, indicate by check mark if the registrant has elected not to use the extended transition period for complying with any new or revised financial accounting standards provided pursuant to Section 13(a) of the Exchange Act.  ☐

Item 2.02    Results of Operations and Financial Condition. On November 5, 2025, ZipRecruiter, Inc. (“ZipRecruiter” or the "Company") issued a press release (the “Press Release”) and will hold a conference call (the “Earnings Call” announcing its financial results for the quarter ended September 30, 2025 and financial outlook. The Company also published a letter to shareholders announcing its financial results for the quarter ended September 30, 2025 and financial outlook (the “Shareholder Letter”). Copies of the Press Release and the Shareholder Letter are furnished as Exhibits 99.1 and 99.2, respectively, to this Current Report on Form 8-K. The information furnished with this Item 2.02, including Exhibits 99.1 and 99.2, shall not be deemed “filed” for purposes of Section 18 of the Securities Exchange Act of 1934, as amended (the “Exchange Act”), or otherwise subject to the liabilities of that section, nor shall it be deemed incorporated by reference into any other filing under the Securities Act of 1933, as amended, or the Exchange Act, except as expressly set forth by specific reference in such a filing. ZipRecruiter is making reference to non-GAAP financial information in both the Shareholder Letter and the Earnings Call. A reconciliation of GAAP to non-GAAP results is provided in the Shareholder Letter, which is attached as Exhibit 99.2 to this Current Report on Form 8-K. Item 7.01    Regulation FD Disclosure. On November 5, 2025, the Company posted supplemental investor materials on the investor relations section of its website. ZipRecruiter announces material information to its investors using filings with the Securities and Exchange Commission, the Company’s Investor Relations page on its website at www.ziprecruiter.com, press releases, public conference calls, public webcasts, its X (formerly known as Twitter) feed (@ZipRecruiter), its Facebook page, and its LinkedIn page. Therefore, ZipRecruiter encourages investors, the media and others interested in the Company to review the information it makes public in these channels, as such information could be deemed to be material information. Item 9.01    Financial Statements and Exhibits. (d) Exhibits

ExhibitDescription

99.1Press Release, dated November 5, 2025.

99.2Shareholder Letter, dated November 5, 2025.

104The cover page from this Current Report on Form 8-K, formatted in Inline XBRL.

SIGNATURES

Pursuant to the requirements of the Securities Exchange Act of 1934, as amended, the Registrant has duly caused this report to be signed on its behalf by the undersigned thereunto duly authorized.

ZIPRECRUITER, INC.

Date: November 5, 2025By:/s/ Timothy Yarbrough Timothy Yarbrough Executive Vice President, Chief Financial Officer

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UNITED STATES

SECURITIES AND EXCHANGE COMMISSION

WASHINGTON, D.C. 20549

FORM 8-K

CURRENT REPORT

Pursuant to Section 13 or 15(d) of the Securities Exchange Act of 1934 Date of Report (Date of earliest event reported): August 8, 2025

ZipRecruiter, Inc. (Exact name of registrant as specified in its charter)

Delaware 001-40406 27-2976158 (State or other jurisdiction of incorporation) (Commission File Number) (IRS Employer Identification No.)

3000 Ocean Park Blvd.,Suite 3000,Santa Monica,California90405 (Address of principal executive offices) (Zip Code)

(877) 252-1062 (Registrant’s telephone number, including area code) Not Applicable (Former name or former address, if changed since last report)

Check the appropriate box below if the Form 8-K filing is intended to simultaneously satisfy the filing obligation of the registrant under any of the following provisions (see General Instructions A.2. below):

☐Written communications pursuant to Rule 425 under the Securities Act (17 CFR 230.425)

☐Soliciting material pursuant to Rule 14a-12 under the Exchange Act (17 CFR 240.14a-12)

☐Pre-commencement communications pursuant to Rule 14d-2(b) under the Exchange Act (17 CFR 240.14d-2(b))

☐Pre-commencement communications pursuant to Rule 13e-4(c) under the Exchange Act (17 CFR 240.13e-4(c))

Securities registered pursuant to Section 12(b) of the Act:

Title of each classTrading Symbol(s)Name of each exchange on which registered Class A common stock, $0.00001 par value per shareZIPNew York Stock Exchange

Indicate by check mark whether the registrant is an emerging growth company as defined in Rule 405 of the Securities Act of 1933 (§230.405 of this chapter) or Rule 12b-2 of the Securities Exchange Act of 1934 (§240.12b-2 of this chapter). Emerging growth company  ☐

If an emerging growth company, indicate by check mark if the registrant has elected not to use the extended transition period for complying with any new or revised financial accounting standards provided pursuant to Section 13(a) of the Exchange Act.  ☐

Item 2.02    Results of Operations and Financial Condition. On August 11, 2025, ZipRecruiter, Inc. (“ZipRecruiter” or the "Company") issued a press release (the “Press Release”) and will hold a conference call (the “Earnings Call” announcing its financial results for the quarter ended June 30, 2025 and financial outlook. The Company also published a letter to shareholders announcing its financial results for the quarter ended June 30, 2025 and financial outlook (the “Shareholder Letter”). Copies of the Press Release and the Shareholder Letter are furnished as Exhibits 99.1 and 99.2, respectively, to this Current Report on Form 8-K. The information furnished with this Item 2.02, including Exhibits 99.1 and 99.2, shall not be deemed “filed” for purposes of Section 18 of the Securities Exchange Act of 1934, as amended (the “Exchange Act”), or otherwise subject to the liabilities of that section, nor shall it be deemed incorporated by reference into any other filing under the Securities Act of 1933, as amended, or the Exchange Act, except as expressly set forth by specific reference in such a filing. ZipRecruiter is making reference to non-GAAP financial information in both the Shareholder Letter and the Earnings Call. A reconciliation of GAAP to non-GAAP results is provided in the Shareholder Letter, which is attached as Exhibit 99.2 to this Current Report on Form 8-K. Item 7.01    Regulation FD Disclosure. On August 11, 2025, the Company posted supplemental investor materials on the investor relations section of its website. ZipRecruiter announces material information to its investors using filings with the Securities and Exchange Commission, the Company’s Investor Relations page on its website at www.ziprecruiter.com, press releases, public conference calls, public webcasts, its X (formerly known as Twitter) feed (@ZipRecruiter), its Facebook page, and its LinkedIn page. Therefore, ZipRecruiter encourages investors, the media and others interested in the Company to review the information it makes public in these channels, as such information could be deemed to be material information. Item 8.01    Other Events. On August 8, 2025, the Board of Directors (the “Board”) of the Company authorized the Company to repurchase up to an additional $100.0 million (exclusive of fees and commissions) of outstanding shares of its Class A common stock, $0.00001 par value per share (the “Class A Common Stock”), and Class B common stock, $0.00001 par value per share (the “Class B Common Stock” and together with the Class A Common Stock, the “Common Stock”), pursuant to an existing share repurchase program. Such amount is in addition to the Company’s previous aggregate authorization of $650.0 million. As of June 30, 2025, approximately $39.2 million was available for future repurchases of shares of Common Stock under the Company’s share repurchase program. Under t