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MediaAlpha (MAX)
NYSE:MAX
MAX Stock Chart & Stats
$13.00
-$0.32(-2.72%)
At close: 4:00 PM EST
$13.00
-$0.32(-2.72%)
Day’s Range― - ―
52-Week Range$7.33 - $13.92
Previous CloseN/A
Volume95.75K
Average Volume (3M)551.38K
Market Cap
$847.23M
Enterprise Value$691.63M
Total Cash (Recent Filing)$72.34M
Total Debt (Recent Filing)$155.69M
Price to Earnings (P/E)―
Beta0.93
Next Earnings
Feb 19, 2026EPS Estimate
0.24Next Dividend Ex-DateN/A
Dividend YieldN/A
Share Statistics
EPS (TTM)0.26
Shares Outstanding56,868,572
10 Day Avg. Volume494,347
30 Day Avg. Volume551,378
Financial Highlights & Ratios
PEG Ratio-0.27
Price to Book (P/B)254.68
Price to Sales (P/S)0.70
P/FCF Ratio13.28
Enterprise Value/Market Cap0.82
Enterprise Value/Revenue0.62
Enterprise Value/Gross Profit4.03
Enterprise Value/Ebitda7.70
Forecast
1Y Price Target
$16.10Price Target Upside23.85% Upside
Rating ConsensusStrong Buy
Number of Analyst Covering6
EPS Forecast (FY)0.14
Revenue Forecast (FY)$1.12B
Bulls Say, Bears Say
Bulls Say
Earnings PerformanceMediaAlpha reported solid Q3 results, with transaction value, sales, contribution, and adj. EBITDA all coming in solidly ahead of CGe.
Market MomentumMAX shares are rallying after hours as investors appear encouraged by the continued P&C TV momentum.
Strategic InitiativesIn tandem with earnings, the company announced a $50 million repurchase authorization.
Bears Say
Health Segment ChallengesThe Health segment remained challenged given an expected decline in the under-65 segment.
Market DeclineOpen platform mix was stable with the second quarter but down year-over-year, reflecting the expected decline in under-65 health.
Regulatory ImpactThe Health insurance vertical remained under pressure in Q3, impacted by the implementation of new compliance procedures related to the FTC settlement.
MediaAlpha News
MAX FAQ
What was MediaAlpha’s price range in the past 12 months?
MediaAlpha lowest stock price was $7.33 and its highest was $13.92 in the past 12 months.
What is MediaAlpha’s market cap?
MediaAlpha’s market cap is $847.23M.
When is MediaAlpha’s upcoming earnings report date?
MediaAlpha’s upcoming earnings report date is Feb 19, 2026 which is in 65 days.
How were MediaAlpha’s earnings last quarter?
MediaAlpha released its earnings results on Oct 29, 2025. The company reported $0.26 earnings per share for the quarter, beating the consensus estimate of $0.119 by $0.141.
Is MediaAlpha overvalued?
According to Wall Street analysts MediaAlpha’s price is currently Undervalued.
Does MediaAlpha pay dividends?
MediaAlpha does not currently pay dividends.
What is MediaAlpha’s EPS estimate?
MediaAlpha’s EPS estimate is 0.24.
How many shares outstanding does MediaAlpha have?
MediaAlpha has 56,868,572 shares outstanding.
What happened to MediaAlpha’s price movement after its last earnings report?
MediaAlpha reported an EPS of $0.26 in its last earnings report, beating expectations of $0.119. Following the earnings report the stock price went up 9.982%.
Which hedge fund is a major shareholder of MediaAlpha?
Currently, no hedge funds are holding shares in MAX
What is the TipRanks Smart Score and how is it calculated?
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MediaAlpha Stock Smart Score
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Analyst Consensus
Strong Buy
Average Price Target:
$16.10 (23.85% Upside)
$16.10 (23.85% Upside)
Blogger Sentiment
Neutral
MAX Sentiment 50%
Sector Average ―
Sector Average ―
Hedge Fund Trend
Decreased
By 41.2K Shares
Last Quarter.
Last Quarter.
Crowd Wisdom
Very Negative
Last 7 Days ▼ 1.4%
Last 30 Days ▼ 8.1%
Last 30 Days ▼ 8.1%
News Sentiment
Neutral
Bullish news 50%
Bearish news 50%
Bearish news 50%
Technicals
SMA
Positive
20 days / 200 days
Momentum
21.15%
12-Months-Change
Fundamentals
Return on Equity
―
Trailing 12-Months
Asset Growth
12.76%
Trailing 12-Months
Company Description
MediaAlpha
MediaAlpha (MAX) is a technology company specializing in digital advertising solutions primarily for the insurance sector. The company operates a proprietary marketplace that connects advertisers with publishers, facilitating the buying and selling of insurance leads, clicks, and impressions. MediaAlpha's platform leverages data-driven insights to optimize the performance of advertising campaigns, ensuring that insurance providers can effectively target and reach potential customers across various digital channels.
MAX Company Deck
MAX Earnings Call
Q3 2025
0:00 / 0:00
Earnings Call Sentiment|Neutral
The earnings call presents a mixed picture with strong growth in the P&C vertical and record third quarter results overshadowed by challenges in the health vertical and decreased revenue and EBITDA guidance. The company shows confidence through AI advancements and share repurchase plans, but faces pressure in take rates and health vertical performance.View all MAX earnings summariesMAX Stock 12 Month Forecast
Average Price Target
$16.10
▲(23.85% Upside)
Technical Analysis
Ownership Overview
11.22% Insiders
9.05% Mutual Funds
43.56% Other Institutional Investors
28.34% Public Companies and
Individual Investors