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QNST Stock Chart & Stats
$15.15
$0.17(1.13%)
At close: 4:00 PM EDT
$15.15
$0.17(1.13%)
Day’s Range― - ―
52-Week Range$10.29 - $18.02
Previous CloseN/A
Volume676.08K
Average Volume (3M)690.29K
Market Cap
$890.40M
Enterprise Value$673.41
Total Cash (Recent Filing)$102.04M
Total Debt (Recent Filing)$75.63M
Price to Earnings (P/E)13.5
Beta1.28
Next Earnings
Aug 06, 2026EPS Estimate
0.44Next Dividend Ex-DateN/A
Dividend YieldN/A
Share Statistics
EPS (TTM)1.15
Shares Outstanding57,445,370
10 Day Avg. Volume735,956
30 Day Avg. Volume690,289
Financial Highlights & Ratios
PEG Ratio-1.69
Price to Book (P/B)3.73
Price to Sales (P/S)0.83
P/FCF Ratio10.97
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
$18.00Price Target Upside18.81% Upside
Rating ConsensusStrong Buy
Number of Analyst Covering5
EPS Forecast (FY)1.52
Revenue Forecast (FY)$1.46B
Bulls Say, Bears Say
Bulls Say
Free Cash Flow StrengthRobust trailing‑twelve‑month operating cash flow (~$108M) and free cash flow (~$99M) create a durable funding base for product investment, integration and opportunistic M&A. Strong FCF despite a GAAP loss indicates solid working‑capital and collection dynamics that cushion cyclicality and support multi‑quarter strategic execution.
Conservative Balance Sheet / Low LeverageVery low absolute debt and debt/equity (~0.02) afford meaningful financial flexibility, keeping net leverage well under 0.5x annualized adjusted EBITDA. That conservative capital structure reduces refinancing risk, preserves optionality for tuck‑ins (e.g., HomeBuddy) and allows disciplined capital allocation during macro stress without forcing dilutive financing.
Diversifying Growth From Home Services & AIRapid home services growth and ahead‑of‑plan HomeBuddy integration expand higher‑growth revenue streams and reduce reliance on legacy verticals. Coupled with AI productivity gains (faster rate integration, creative generation, new media opportunities), this structural diversification should improve revenue durability and provide scalable margin upside as cross‑brand media flows and automation scale.
Bears Say
Inconsistent GAAP ProfitabilityDespite revenue growth and healthy cash flow, the company reports a negative trailing net margin and negative ROE, signaling uneven earnings quality. Persistent bottom‑line losses temper the sustainability of shareholder returns and mean that cash generation may be masking operational or margin issues that could reassert under cost or demand pressure.
Margin Pressure From Vertical MixA large share in lower‑margin auto insurance has compressed overall media margins, per management commentary. If auto remains dominant, revenue growth may not translate to proportional profit gains; sustained mix imbalance would structurally cap margin improvement unless offset by higher‑margin vertical expansion or pricing mix shifts.
Revenue Concentration And Macro SensitivityWith roughly two‑thirds of revenue tied to financial services, the business has meaningful client and vertical concentration. Management also flagged interest‑rate related client timing and weakness in lower‑income consumer segments; such macro or product‑specific shocks can disproportionately impact top‑line stability and conversion economics across quarters.
Quinstreet News
QNST FAQ
What was Quinstreet’s price range in the past 12 months?
Quinstreet lowest stock price was $10.29 and its highest was $18.02 in the past 12 months.
What is Quinstreet’s market cap?
Quinstreet’s market cap is $890.40M.
When is Quinstreet’s upcoming earnings report date?
Quinstreet’s upcoming earnings report date is Aug 06, 2026 which is in 4 days.
How were Quinstreet’s earnings last quarter?
Quinstreet released its earnings results on May 07, 2026. The company reported $0.31 earnings per share for the quarter, missing the consensus estimate of $0.316 by -$0.006.
Is Quinstreet overvalued?
According to Wall Street analysts Quinstreet’s price is currently Undervalued.
Does Quinstreet pay dividends?
Quinstreet does not currently pay dividends.
What is Quinstreet’s EPS estimate?
Quinstreet’s EPS estimate is 0.44.
How many shares outstanding does Quinstreet have?
Quinstreet has 57,445,370 shares outstanding.
What happened to Quinstreet’s price movement after its last earnings report?
Quinstreet reported an EPS of $0.31 in its last earnings report, missing expectations of $0.316. Following the earnings report the stock price went down -1.123%.
Which hedge fund is a major shareholder of Quinstreet?
Currently, no hedge funds are holding shares in QNST
What is the TipRanks Smart Score and how is it calculated?
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Quinstreet Stock Smart Score
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Analyst Consensus
Strong Buy
Average Price Target:
$18.00 (18.81% Upside)
$18.00 (18.81% Upside)
Blogger Sentiment
Bullish
QNST Sentiment 100%
Sector Average ―
Sector Average ―
Hedge Fund Trend
Increased
By 70.3K Shares
Last Quarter.
Last Quarter.
Insider Transactions
Sold Shares
Worth $423.9K over
the Last 3 Months
the Last 3 Months
Crowd Wisdom
Very Positive
Last 7 Days ▲ 3.5%
Last 30 Days ▲ 1.0%
Last 30 Days ▲ 1.0%
Technicals
SMA
Positive
20 days / 200 days
Momentum
-6.49%
12-Months-Change
Fundamentals
Return on Equity
―
Trailing 12-Months
Asset Growth
68.81%
Trailing 12-Months
Company Description
Quinstreet
QuinStreet, Inc. is a global digital performance marketing enterprise that specializes in helping clients acquire new customers. The company delivers various online marketing solutions, producing measurable results such as qualified web traffic, sales prospects, direct phone calls, submitted applications, and ultimately, new patrons. These services are facilitated through QuinStreet's proprietary online platforms or via its network of third-party publishers. The firm primarily caters to the financial and home services industries. Founded in 1999, its corporate headquarters are situated in Foster City, California.
QNST Earnings Call
Q3 2026
0:00 / 0:00
Earnings Call Sentiment|Positive
The call presents a strongly positive operational and financial picture: record revenue and adjusted EBITDA, robust cash and low leverage, strong Q4 guidance, accelerating home services growth after the HomeBuddy acquisition, and measurable AI-driven productivity and media revenue gains. Lowlights are mainly execution and macro risks (mix effects on margins from auto dominance, pressure on lower-income consumer-facing products like AmOne, interest-rate-related client timing, and the early-stage nature of new AI ad platforms). These risks are described but appear manageable relative to the company’s momentum and guidance.View all QNST earnings summariesQNST Stock 12 Month Forecast
Average Price Target
$18.00
▲(18.81% Upside)
Technical Analysis
Ownership Overview
7.18% Insiders
17.80% Mutual Funds
0.69% Other Institutional Investors
51.47% Public Companies and
Individual Investors