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MediaAlpha (MAX)
NYSE:MAX
MAX Stock Chart & Stats
$9.90
-$0.32(-2.72%)
At close: 4:00 PM EST
$9.90
-$0.32(-2.72%)
Day’s Range― - ―
52-Week Range$7.09 - $13.92
Previous CloseN/A
Volume95.75K
Average Volume (3M)956.41K
Market Cap
$584.59M
Enterprise Value$760.54M
Total Cash (Recent Filing)$46.88M
Total Debt (Recent Filing)$155.20M
Price to Earnings (P/E)24.3
Beta1.05
Next Earnings
Apr 30, 2026EPS Estimate
0.26Next Dividend Ex-DateN/A
Dividend YieldN/A
Share Statistics
EPS (TTM)0.50
Shares Outstanding56,207,410
10 Day Avg. Volume1,343,567
30 Day Avg. Volume956,409
Financial Highlights & Ratios
PEG Ratio0.59
Price to Book (P/B)175.09
Price to Sales (P/S)0.65
P/FCF Ratio11.16
Enterprise Value/Market Cap1.30
Enterprise Value/Revenue0.68
Enterprise Value/Gross Profit4.54
Enterprise Value/Ebitda-18.04
Forecast
1Y Price Target
$13.92Price Target Upside40.61% Upside
Rating ConsensusStrong Buy
Number of Analyst Covering7
EPS Forecast (FY)0.99
Revenue Forecast (FY)$1.22B
Bulls Say, Bears Say
Bulls Say
Capital Return ProgramContinued share repurchases and remaining buyback authorization are likely to reduce share count and support per-share profitability and valuation metrics.
Platform Mix And AI-driven MonetizationEmbedding artificial intelligence to price media more precisely combined with a shift toward a higher-margin open platform could improve publisher yields, advertiser return on ad spend, and overall margin mix.
Shareholder ActivityLargest shareholder's strong free cash flow and attractive valuation raise the possibility of another tender offer, which could create direct buying pressure on the stock.
Bears Say
Health Segment WeaknessA reset in the under-65 health business is weighing on the health segment and may drag on consolidated results and margin recovery.
Revenue Shortfalls Versus EstimatesTransaction values and reported revenue came in below analyst estimates, increasing the risk of near-term earnings disappointment and stock volatility.
Transaction Value PressureLower transaction value assumptions have led analysts to trim revenue expectations, which could limit upside to top-line growth.
MediaAlpha News
MAX FAQ
What was MediaAlpha’s price range in the past 12 months?
MediaAlpha lowest stock price was $7.09 and its highest was $13.92 in the past 12 months.
What is MediaAlpha’s market cap?
MediaAlpha’s market cap is $584.59M.
When is MediaAlpha’s upcoming earnings report date?
MediaAlpha’s upcoming earnings report date is Apr 30, 2026 which is in 60 days.
How were MediaAlpha’s earnings last quarter?
MediaAlpha released its earnings results on Feb 23, 2026. The company reported $0.5 earnings per share for the quarter, beating the consensus estimate of $0.239 by $0.261.
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 0.26.
How many shares outstanding does MediaAlpha have?
MediaAlpha has 56,207,410 shares outstanding.
What happened to MediaAlpha’s price movement after its last earnings report?
MediaAlpha reported an EPS of $0.5 in its last earnings report, beating expectations of $0.239. Following the earnings report the stock price went up 15.444%.
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?
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
MediaAlpha Stock Smart Score
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Analyst Consensus
Strong Buy
Average Price Target:
$13.92 (40.61% Upside)
$13.92 (40.61% Upside)
Blogger Sentiment
Bullish
MAX Sentiment 66%
Sector Average ―
Sector Average ―
Hedge Fund Trend
Increased
By 23.4K Shares
Last Quarter.
Last Quarter.
Crowd Wisdom
Very Positive
Last 7 Days ▲ 21.4%
Last 30 Days ▲ 19.3%
Last 30 Days ▲ 19.3%
News Sentiment
Very Bullish
Bullish news 91%
Bearish news 9%
Bearish news 9%
Technicals
SMA
Negative
20 days / 200 days
Momentum
3.22%
12-Months-Change
Fundamentals
Return on Equity
783.82%
Trailing 12-Months
Asset Growth
46.25%
Trailing 12-Months
Company Description
MediaAlpha
MediaAlpha, Inc., through its subsidiaries, operates an insurance customer acquisition platform in the United States. It optimizes customer acquisition in various verticals of property and casualty insurance, health insurance, and life insurance. The company was founded in 2014 and is headquartered in Los Angeles, California. MediaAlpha, Inc. is a subsidiary of White Mountains Insurance Group, Ltd.
MAX Company Deck
MAX Earnings Call
Q4 2026
0:00 / 0:00
Earnings Call Sentiment|Positive
The call emphasized multiple material positives: record full-year milestones, strong P&C-driven transaction value growth, meaningful free cash flow, an expanded buyback program, and AI-driven demand/efficiency tailwinds. The primary negatives were a significant contraction in the Under-65 Health business, which materially reduced reported revenue and adjusted EBITDA year-over-year, seasonal timing effects that modestly pressured Q4 transaction value, and one-time tax/FTC cash impacts. On a core basis (excluding Under-65 Health), operating metrics and guidance are strong, and management expects durable momentum in P&C and continued capital returns in 2026.View all MAX earnings summariesMAX Stock 12 Month Forecast
Average Price Target
$13.92
▲(40.61% Upside)
Technical Analysis
Ownership Overview
12.95% Insiders
9.40% Mutual Funds
35.18% Other Institutional Investors
34.05% Public Companies and
Individual Investors