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QNST Stock Chart & Stats
$12.75
$0.11(0.49%)
At close: 4:00 PM EST
$12.75
$0.11(0.49%)
Day’s Range― - ―
52-Week Range$10.29 - $17.22
Previous CloseN/A
Volume69.23K
Average Volume (3M)687.75K
Market Cap
$964.51M
Enterprise Value$707.16M
Total Cash (Recent Filing)$102.04M
Total Debt (Recent Filing)$75.63M
Price to Earnings (P/E)14.6
Beta1.18
Next Earnings
Aug 12, 2026EPS Estimate
0.44Next Dividend Ex-DateN/A
Dividend YieldN/A
Share Statistics
EPS (TTM)1.15
Shares Outstanding57,445,370
10 Day Avg. Volume731,591
30 Day Avg. Volume687,748
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 Cap0.73
Enterprise Value/Revenue0.60
Enterprise Value/Gross Profit5.71
Enterprise Value/Ebitda16.53
Forecast
1Y Price Target
$18.00Price Target Upside41.18% Upside
Rating ConsensusStrong Buy
Number of Analyst Covering5
EPS Forecast (FY)1.52
Revenue Forecast (FY)$1.46B
Bulls Say, Bears Say
Bulls Say
Strong Free Cash FlowSustained FCF (~$99M TTM) gives QuinStreet durable internal funding for product investment, integration of acquisitions, and opportunistic buybacks without relying on external capital. Strong cash conversion also cushions ad-revenue cyclicality and supports flexibility across economic cycles.
Conservative Balance Sheet / Low LeverageExtremely low leverage preserves financial optionality: management can pursue accretive M&A, sustain operations through downturns, and allocate capital to growth without high interest burden. This structural strength reduces refinancing and solvency risk over the medium term.
Record Revenue And Confident GuidanceRecord Q3 results and explicit Q4 revenue/EBITDA guidance increase visibility for the next 2–6 months and reflect scalable demand in key verticals. Clear guidance plus operational momentum supports predictable cash generation and validates execution on integration and AI initiatives.
Bears Say
Inconsistent GAAP ProfitabilityNegative TTM net margin despite positive operating cash flow highlights earnings quality issues. Thin gross and EBIT margins limit the firm's ability to convert revenue into durable profits, making results sensitive to media costs, client demand, and one-time items over the medium term.
Revenue Mix Pressure (auto Concentration)Heavy exposure to lower‑margin auto business compresses aggregate media margins even as revenue grows. Reliance on mix normalization to restore margins is uncertain; persistent auto concentration could structurally cap profitability and amplify sensitivity to vertical-specific cycles.
Lower‑end Consumer Headwinds (AmOne)Weakness in lower‑income consumer products (AmOne) reflects structural demand sensitivity to inflation and rates. Revenue declines while quality is prioritized signal potential durability issues in that segment, reducing diversification and increasing exposure to macro weakness.
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 $17.22 in the past 12 months.
What is Quinstreet’s market cap?
Quinstreet’s market cap is $964.51M.
When is Quinstreet’s upcoming earnings report date?
Quinstreet’s upcoming earnings report date is Aug 12, 2026 which is in 31 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?
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:
$18.00 (41.18% Upside)
$18.00 (41.18% Upside)
Blogger Sentiment
Bullish
QNST Sentiment 70%
Sector Average 63%
Sector Average 63%
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 Negative
Last 7 Days ▼ 1.2%
Last 30 Days ▼ 4.1%
Last 30 Days ▼ 4.1%
Technicals
SMA
Positive
20 days / 200 days
Momentum
7.21%
12-Months-Change
Fundamentals
Return on Equity
23.85%
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
▲(41.18% Upside)
Technical Analysis
Ownership Overview
6.22% Insiders
17.80% Mutual Funds
0.11% Other Institutional Investors
53.08% Public Companies and
Individual Investors