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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 - $22.29
Previous CloseN/A
Volume676.08K
Average Volume (3M)690.29K
Market Cap
$1.18B
Enterprise Value$795.25
Total Cash (Recent Filing)$128.31M
Total Debt (Recent Filing)$74.91M
Price to Earnings (P/E)14.5
Beta1.53
Next Earnings
Nov 04, 2026EPS Estimate
0.39Next Dividend Ex-DateN/A
Dividend YieldN/A
Share Statistics
EPS (TTM)1.42
Shares Outstanding57,445,370
10 Day Avg. Volume735,956
30 Day Avg. Volume690,289
Financial Highlights & Ratios
PEG Ratio<0.01
Price to Book (P/B)2.59
Price to Sales (P/S)0.65
P/FCF Ratio6.57
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
$22.50Price Target Upside48.51% Upside
Rating ConsensusStrong Buy
Number of Analyst Covering5
EPS Forecast (FY)1.52
Revenue Forecast (FY)$1.46B
Bulls Say, Bears Say
Bulls Say
Cash GenerationQuinStreet converted nearly all recent earnings into cash (TTM operating cash ~ $209M and free cash flow ~ $200M, ~96% conversion). Durable cash generation funds M&A, buybacks and product investment, cushions ad-driven volatility and reduces reliance on external financing.
Conservative Balance SheetExtremely low leverage (debt/equity ~0.02) and a sizable equity base give strong financial flexibility. This balance-sheet strength supports opportunistic M&A, continued buybacks and investments in growth initiatives without pressuring liquidity in a cyclical advertising business.
Revenue And Margin ExpansionThe company has shown sustained scale: revenue nearly doubled TTM and adjusted EBITDA expanded materially, with record quarters and constructive FY27 guidance. Growing scale and improving operating leverage support more durable margins and cash flow over the medium term.
Bears Say
Thin Gross MarginGross margins around ~10.9% are low for the sector and typical of performance-driven models. Thin gross margin amplifies the effect of rising media acquisition costs or adverse mix shifts, making profitability and cash generation more sensitive across marketing and economic cycles.
Vertical ConcentrationA 62% revenue share from Financial Services concentrates exposure to carrier budgets and vertical dynamics. Material reliance on one vertical increases downside risk if carriers reduce digital spend or competitive dynamics shift, limiting resilience until diversification improves.
Integration & Execution RiskManagement acknowledges incomplete synergy capture and early-year execution uncertainty tied to recent acquisitions and new initiatives. Failure to realize expected client, media and cost synergies would pressure projected margins and the durability of growth over the next several 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 $22.29 in the past 12 months.
What is Quinstreet’s market cap?
Quinstreet’s market cap is $1.18B.
When is Quinstreet’s upcoming earnings report date?
Quinstreet’s upcoming earnings report date is Nov 04, 2026 which is in 72 days.
How were Quinstreet’s earnings last quarter?
Quinstreet released its earnings results on Aug 06, 2026. The company reported $0.5 earnings per share for the quarter, beating the consensus estimate of $0.442 by $0.058.
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 0.39.
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 $0.5 in its last earnings report, beating expectations of $0.442. Following the earnings report the stock price went up 38.502%.
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?
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
Quinstreet Stock Smart Score
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Analyst Consensus
Strong Buy
Average Price Target:
$22.50 (48.51% Upside)
$22.50 (48.51% Upside)
Blogger Sentiment
Bullish
QNST Sentiment 100%
Sector Average ―
Sector Average ―
Hedge Fund Trend
Increased
By 72.8K Shares
Last Quarter.
Last Quarter.
Insider Transactions
Sold Shares
Worth $1.5M over
the Last 3 Months
the Last 3 Months
Crowd Wisdom
Very Negative
Last 7 Days ▼ 2.0%
Last 30 Days ▼ 5.1%
Last 30 Days ▼ 5.1%
News Sentiment
Very Bullish
Bullish news 100%
Bearish news 0%
Bearish news 0%
Technicals
SMA
Positive
20 days / 200 days
Momentum
-6.49%
12-Months-Change
Fundamentals
Return on Equity
―
Trailing 12-Months
Asset Growth
67.31%
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
Q4 2026
0:00 / 0:00
Earnings Call Sentiment|Positive
The call conveys a broadly positive tone: record quarterly and full-year revenue and strong adjusted EBITDA growth, significant multi-year acceleration, successful integrations (notably HomeBuddy), robust cash position, active M&A pipeline, and constructive FY27 guidance. Management also flagged typical early-year execution risk and incomplete integration/synergy capture, plus concentration in Financial Services and nascent monetization of emerging AI channels. On balance the company presented strong results and a confident outlook while acknowledging measured risks.View all QNST earnings summariesQNST Stock 12 Month Forecast
Average Price Target
$22.50
▲(48.51% Upside)
Technical Analysis
Ownership Overview
5.54% Insiders
17.80% Mutual Funds
22.56% Other Institutional Investors
31.23% Public Companies and
Individual Investors