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MediaAlpha (MAX)
NYSE:MAX
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MAX Stock Chart & Stats
Day’s Range― - ―
52-Week Range$10.21 - $25.78
Previous CloseN/A
Volume95.75K
Average Volume (3M)489.02K
Market Cap
$731.97M
Enterprise Value$1.08B
Total Cash (Recent Filing)$5.66M
Total Debt (Recent Filing)$13.06M
Price to Earnings (P/E)65.7
Beta0.76
Next Earnings
Feb 20, 2025EPS Estimate
0.22Next Dividend Ex-DateN/A
Dividend YieldN/A
Share Statistics
EPS (TTM)0.17
Shares Outstanding55,090,206
10 Day Avg. Volume368,035
30 Day Avg. Volume489,025
Standard Deviation0.21
R-Squared0.06
Alpha-0.01
Financial Highlights & Ratios
PEG RatioN/A
Price to Book (P/B)N/A
Price to Sales (P/S)1.07
Price to Cash Flow (P/CF)22.70
P/FCF Ratio22.70
Enterprise Value/Market Cap1.47
Enterprise Value/Revenue1.71
Enterprise Value/Gross ProfitN/A
Enterprise Value/Ebitda59.62
Forecast
1Y Price Target
$20.50Price Target Upside81.26% Upside
Rating ConsensusStrong Buy
Number of Analyst Covering6
MediaAlpha News
PremiumCompany Announcements
MediaAlpha Faces Potential FTC Legal Action
PremiumCompany Announcements
MediaAlpha Reports Robust Q3 2024 GrowthBulls Say, Bears Say
Bulls Say
EarningsMediaAlpha's Q3 results came in well ahead of guidance, with Transaction Value, Revenue, and adj. EBITDA all decisively ahead of expectations, as the Auto insurance recovery continues its momentum.
Stock PerformanceMAX stock has been drifting steadily higher since bottoming in July and reporting strong Q2 results in August, and these Q3 metrics should support continued momentum for the shares.
ValuationMediaAlpha is clearly benefiting from a sharp recovery in Auto and still trades at a very reasonable valuation relative to its rapidly improving growth and profitability profile.
Bears Say
Financial StrainThe proposed FTC fine significantly exceeds MediaAlpha's current financial resources, indicating a potential need for additional capital or debt.
Regulatory IssuesMediaAlpha faces regulatory challenges due to allegations of misleading claims and deceptive advertising in its Health vertical by the FTC.
Stock UncertaintyMediaAlpha's stock may struggle to recover significantly without clarity on the outcomes of the ongoing FTC investigation.
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Risk Analysis
Main Risk Category
Finance & CorporateFinancial and accounting risks. Risks related to the execution of corporate activity and strategy
MAX FAQ
What was MediaAlpha’s price range in the past 12 months?
MediaAlpha lowest stock price was $10.21 and its highest was $25.78 in the past 12 months.
What is MediaAlpha’s market cap?
MediaAlpha’s market cap is $731.97M.
When is MediaAlpha’s upcoming earnings report date?
MediaAlpha’s upcoming earnings report date is Feb 20, 2025 which is in 20 days.
How were MediaAlpha’s earnings last quarter?
MediaAlpha released its earnings results on Oct 30, 2024. The company reported $0.17 earnings per share for the quarter, beating the consensus estimate of $0.127 by $0.043.
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 0.22.
How many shares outstanding does MediaAlpha have?
MediaAlpha has 55,090,206 shares outstanding.
What happened to MediaAlpha’s price movement after its last earnings report?
MediaAlpha reported an EPS of $0.17 in its last earnings report, beating expectations of $0.127. Following the earnings report the stock price went down -17.366%.
Which hedge fund is a major shareholder of MediaAlpha?
Currently, no hedge funds are holding shares in MAX
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MediaAlpha Stock Smart Score
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Analyst Consensus
Strong Buy
Average Price Target:
$20.50 (81.26% Upside)
$20.50 (81.26% Upside)
Blogger Sentiment
Bullish
MAX Sentiment 100%
Sector Average 68%
Sector Average 68%
Hedge Fund Trend
Increased
By 688.8K Shares
Last Quarter.
Last Quarter.
Crowd Wisdom
Very Negative
Last 7 Days ▼ 5.6%
Last 30 Days ▲ 0.5%
Last 30 Days ▲ 0.5%
News Sentiment
Very Bullish
Bullish news 100%
Bearish news 0%
Bearish news 0%
Technicals
SMA
Negative
20 days / 200 days
Momentum
-13.81%
12-Months-Change
Fundamentals
Return on Equity
-115.07%
Trailing 12-Months
Asset Growth
77.48%
Trailing 12-Months
Company Description
MediaAlpha
MediaAlpha Inc provides a platform that facilitates insurance carriers and distributors target and acquire customers. The company's technology platform brings leading insurance carriers and consumers together through a real-time, transparent, and results-driven ecosystem. It acts as a customer acquisition channel in the areas of property & casualty insurance, health insurance, and life insurance.
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MAX Company Deck
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MAX Earnings Call
Q3 2024
0:00 / 0:00
Earnings Call Sentiment|Positive
The earnings call reflected strong financial performance with record metrics and positive future guidance, despite challenges in the Health vertical and upcoming regulatory changes.Read More>---
MAX Stock 12 Month Forecast
Average Price Target
$20.50
▲(81.26% Upside)
Technical Analysis
Best Analysts Covering MAX
1 Year
1 Year Success Rate
5/11 ratings generated profit
1 Year Average Return
+24.86%
reiterated a buy rating 2 months ago
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