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MAX Stock Chart & Stats
$10.06
-$0.32(-2.72%)
At close: 4:00 PM EST
$10.06
-$0.32(-2.72%)
Day’s Range― - ―
52-Week Range$7.09 - $14.70
Previous CloseN/A
Volume95.75K
Average Volume (3M)867.95K
Market Cap
$880.39M
Enterprise Value$625.81
Total Cash (Recent Filing)$26.05M
Total Debt (Recent Filing)$163.50M
Price to Earnings (P/E)20.4
Beta0.94
Next Earnings
Jul 29, 2026EPS Estimate
0.23Next Dividend Ex-DateN/A
Dividend YieldN/A
Share Statistics
EPS (TTM)0.70
Shares Outstanding54,062,157
10 Day Avg. Volume1,079,688
30 Day Avg. Volume867,954
Financial Highlights & Ratios
PEG Ratio0.58
Price to Book (P/B)175.09
Price to Sales (P/S)0.65
P/FCF Ratio11.16
Enterprise Value/Market Cap<0.01
Enterprise Value/Revenue<0.01
Enterprise Value/Gross Profit<0.01
Enterprise Value/Ebitda>-0.01
Forecast
1Y Price Target
$12.83Price Target Upside27.57% Upside
Rating ConsensusStrong Buy
Number of Analyst Covering7
EPS Forecast (FY)1.02
Revenue Forecast (FY)$1.27B
Bulls Say, Bears Say
Bulls Say
Free Cash Flow GenerationMediaAlpha converts a high share of earnings to cash, with TTM operating and free cash flow near $40M and management reiterating $90M–$100M FCF guidance. Durable FCF supports reinvestment, buybacks and debt servicing, improving financial flexibility and funding optionality over the next 2–6 months.
Core Marketplace Growth (ex‑health)Excluding under‑65 Health, the platform delivered ~28% YoY growth in revenue and adjusted EBITDA, signaling sustained demand for its performance advertising marketplace. This indicates the core model and pricing/routing tech are competitive and should continue to drive contribution growth over the medium term.
Scale And Marketplace PositionHigh ad spend and referral volume reflect meaningful scale, producing data and network effects for better matching and pricing. Scale attracts carriers and publishers, reinforces product differentiation, and creates a structural barrier to entry that supports durable customer acquisition revenue streams.
Bears Say
Elevated Leverage And Thin EquityA thin equity cushion and elevated leverage leave the company sensitive to earnings volatility and macro shocks. Even after debt reduction and refinancing, high leverage constrains capital flexibility, increases refinancing and covenant risk, and limits the ability to absorb adverse underwriting or demand cycles.
Volatile Operating ProfitabilityLow gross margins and recent negative EBITDA indicate limited operating leverage and vulnerability to traffic acquisition cost swings. Earnings have been uneven historically, so sustained margin improvement is uncertain and profitability could reverse if conversion metrics or advertiser budgets deteriorate.
Reduced Metric TransparencyStopping transaction value disclosure removes a direct volume metric that helped assess marketplace scale and demand trends. This reduces investor visibility into gross flows and may mask early signs of weakening or structural shifts in advertiser/publisher activity over the medium term.
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MAX FAQ
What was Mediaalpha, Inc.’s price range in the past 12 months?
Mediaalpha, Inc. lowest stock price was $7.09 and its highest was $14.70 in the past 12 months.
What is Mediaalpha, Inc.’s market cap?
Mediaalpha, Inc.’s market cap is $880.39M.
When is Mediaalpha, Inc.’s upcoming earnings report date?
Mediaalpha, Inc.’s upcoming earnings report date is Jul 29, 2026 which is in 8 days.
How were Mediaalpha, Inc.’s earnings last quarter?
Mediaalpha, Inc. released its earnings results on Apr 29, 2026. The company reported $0.21 earnings per share for the quarter, missing the consensus estimate of $0.256 by -$0.046.
Is Mediaalpha, Inc. overvalued?
According to Wall Street analysts Mediaalpha, Inc.’s price is currently Undervalued.
Does Mediaalpha, Inc. pay dividends?
Mediaalpha, Inc. does not currently pay dividends.
What is Mediaalpha, Inc.’s EPS estimate?
Mediaalpha, Inc.’s EPS estimate is 0.23.
How many shares outstanding does Mediaalpha, Inc. have?
Mediaalpha, Inc. has 54,062,157 shares outstanding.
What happened to Mediaalpha, Inc.’s price movement after its last earnings report?
Mediaalpha, Inc. reported an EPS of $0.21 in its last earnings report, missing expectations of $0.256. Following the earnings report the stock price went down -14.9%.
Which hedge fund is a major shareholder of Mediaalpha, Inc.?
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:
$12.83 (27.57% Upside)
$12.83 (27.57% Upside)
Blogger Sentiment
Bullish
MAX Sentiment 70%
Sector Average 60%
Sector Average 60%
Hedge Fund Trend
Increased
By 14.1K Shares
Last Quarter.
Last Quarter.
Crowd Wisdom
Very Negative
Last 7 Days ▼ 1.4%
Last 30 Days ▼ 10.1%
Last 30 Days ▼ 10.1%
Technicals
SMA
Positive
20 days / 200 days
Momentum
34.99%
12-Months-Change
Fundamentals
Return on Equity
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Trailing 12-Months
Asset Growth
53.23%
Trailing 12-Months
Company Description
Mediaalpha, Inc.
MediaAlpha, Inc. (MAX) runs a dedicated platform in the United States designed to enhance customer acquisition within the insurance sector. It specializes in streamlining the process of attracting new clients across various insurance segments, including property and casualty, health, and life coverage. The company was established in 2014, is based in Los Angeles, California, and functions as a subsidiary of White Mountains Insurance Group, Ltd.
MAX Stock 12 Month Forecast
Average Price Target
$12.83
▲(27.57% Upside)
Technical Analysis
Ownership Overview
13.65% Insiders
8.97% Mutual Funds
<0.01% Other Institutional Investors
69.44% Public Companies and
Individual Investors