Quest Resource Holding Past Earnings Performance
Past criteria checks 0/6
Quest Resource Holding's earnings have been declining at an average annual rate of -52.5%, while the Commercial Services industry saw earnings growing at 9.7% annually. Revenues have been growing at an average rate of 11.2% per year.
Key information
-52.45%
Earnings growth rate
-51.67%
EPS growth rate
| Commercial Services Industry Growth | 8.53% |
| Revenue growth rate | 11.15% |
| Return on equity | -18.87% |
| Net Margin | -3.00% |
| Last Earnings Update | 31 Mar 2026 |
Recent past performance updates
Recent updates
Narrative Update • May 02
QRHC: Lower Discount Rate And Stable Margins Will Support Upside
Analysts have adjusted their price target on Quest Resource Holding to $2.50 from $2.50, reflecting updated views on the discount rate, revenue growth, profit margin and future P/E assumptions, without a material change in the headline target. Valuation Changes Fair Value: The model fair value remains at $2.50, with no change from the prior estimate.Narrative Update • Apr 12
QRHC: Higher Required Return And Stable Margins Will Support Upside
Analysts have modestly adjusted their price target on Quest Resource Holding to $2.50, reflecting updated assumptions for the discount rate, revenue growth, profit margin and future P/E multiple. Valuation Changes Fair Value: $2.50 remains unchanged based on the updated set of assumptions.Narrative Update • Mar 29
QRHC: Positive Revenue Shift And Lower Discount Rate Will Support Upside
Analysts have adjusted their price targets for Quest Resource Holding to reflect updated assumptions for revenue growth, profit margins, and a lower future P/E multiple, while applying a slightly reduced discount rate. Together, these factors inform a revised view of the stock's potential value in dollar terms.Narrative Update • Mar 15
QRHC: Softer Revenue Declines And Higher P/E Assumptions Will Support Upside
Analysts have raised their price target on Quest Resource Holding to $2.50 from $2.25, citing updated assumptions for revenue trends, profitability, the discount rate and future P/E multiples as key factors behind the new view. Valuation Changes Fair Value: Raised slightly from $2.25 to $2.50 per share.Analysis Article • Jan 24
Is Quest Resource Holding (NASDAQ:QRHC) Using Debt In A Risky Way?
Legendary fund manager Li Lu (who Charlie Munger backed) once said, 'The biggest investment risk is not the volatility...Analysis Article • Dec 06
There's No Escaping Quest Resource Holding Corporation's (NASDAQ:QRHC) Muted Revenues Despite A 52% Share Price Rise
Quest Resource Holding Corporation ( NASDAQ:QRHC ) shareholders would be excited to see that the share price has had a...Analysis Article • Oct 10
Does Quest Resource Holding (NASDAQ:QRHC) Have A Healthy Balance Sheet?
Legendary fund manager Li Lu (who Charlie Munger backed) once said, 'The biggest investment risk is not the volatility...
Narrative Update • Aug 15
Operational Automation And Recycling Will Support Stability Amid Economic Headwinds
With both Net Profit Margin and Revenue Growth forecasts essentially flat, analysts have left their fair value estimate for Quest Resource Holding unchanged at $3.08. What's in the News Dropped from multiple Russell growth and small/mid-cap indexes, including Russell 2000, 2500, 3000, and associated growth benchmarks.Analysis Article • Aug 13
The Market Doesn't Like What It Sees From Quest Resource Holding Corporation's (NASDAQ:QRHC) Revenues Yet
NasdaqCM:QRHC 1 Year Share Price vs Fair Value Explore Quest Resource Holding's Fair Values from the Community and...Seeking Alpha • Aug 12
Quest Resource: Price Has Become More Logical, But Still Unattractive Given Risks
Summary Quest Resource Holding Corporation's stock collapse is driven by sentiment shift and failed growth expectations, not sudden business deterioration; valuation now reflects reality. The company faces no growth, high costs, high debt, and cannot cover interest, making it unattractive even after the price drop. Financial health has worsened: negative cash flow, high interest costs, and limited liquidity options increase risk for shareholders. QRHC stock's valuation is fairer but risk remains too high; without a clear path to profitability, I maintain a Hold rating on QRHC. Read the full article on Seeking AlphaAnalysis Article • May 15
Quest Resource Holding Corporation (NASDAQ:QRHC) Just Reported, And Analysts Assigned A US$5.50 Price Target
As you might know, Quest Resource Holding Corporation ( NASDAQ:QRHC ) last week released its latest quarterly, and...Analysis Article • Apr 17
Little Excitement Around Quest Resource Holding Corporation's (NASDAQ:QRHC) Revenues As Shares Take 26% Pounding
Unfortunately for some shareholders, the Quest Resource Holding Corporation ( NASDAQ:QRHC ) share price has dived 26...
New Narrative • Apr 05
New Vendor System And Sales Process Will Improve Efficiency
Efficiency gains from a new vendor system and cost-cutting measures are enhancing margins and earnings for Quest Resource Holding.Analysis Article • Mar 14
Quest Resource Holding (NASDAQ:QRHC) Has No Shortage Of Debt
David Iben put it well when he said, 'Volatility is not a risk we care about. What we care about is avoiding the...Analysis Article • Feb 15
Investors Give Quest Resource Holding Corporation (NASDAQ:QRHC) Shares A 28% Hiding
To the annoyance of some shareholders, Quest Resource Holding Corporation ( NASDAQ:QRHC ) shares are down a...Analysis Article • Dec 20
Returns At Quest Resource Holding (NASDAQ:QRHC) Are On The Way Up
To find a multi-bagger stock, what are the underlying trends we should look for in a business? Firstly, we'll want to...Analysis Article • Oct 01
Is Quest Resource Holding (NASDAQ:QRHC) A Risky Investment?
Howard Marks put it nicely when he said that, rather than worrying about share price volatility, 'The possibility of...Analysis Article • Feb 12
There's No Escaping Quest Resource Holding Corporation's (NASDAQ:QRHC) Muted Revenues
You may think that with a price-to-sales (or "P/S") ratio of 0.5x Quest Resource Holding Corporation ( NASDAQ:QRHC ) is...Analysis Article • Aug 22
Quest Resource Holding (NASDAQ:QRHC) Has A Somewhat Strained Balance Sheet
Legendary fund manager Li Lu (who Charlie Munger backed) once said, 'The biggest investment risk is not the volatility...Analysis Article • Apr 07
The Return Trends At Quest Resource Holding (NASDAQ:QRHC) Look Promising
If you're not sure where to start when looking for the next multi-bagger, there are a few key trends you should keep an...Analysis Article • Nov 16
Are Investors Undervaluing Quest Resource Holding Corporation (NASDAQ:QRHC) By 39%?
How far off is Quest Resource Holding Corporation ( NASDAQ:QRHC ) from its intrinsic value? Using the most recent...Revenue & Expenses Breakdown
Revenue & Expenses Breakdown
How Quest Resource Holding makes and spends money. Based on latest reported earnings, on an LTM basis.
Earnings and Revenue History
| Date | Revenue | Earnings | G+A Expenses | R&D Expenses |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 31 Mar 26 | 244 | -7 | 35 | 0 |
| 31 Dec 25 | 250 | -15 | 38 | 0 |
| 30 Sep 25 | 261 | -23 | 40 | 0 |
| 30 Jun 25 | 271 | -25 | 41 | 0 |
| 31 Mar 25 | 284 | -25 | 41 | 0 |
| 31 Dec 24 | 289 | -15 | 39 | 0 |
| 30 Sep 24 | 288 | -8 | 37 | 0 |
| 30 Jun 24 | 286 | -7 | 37 | 0 |
| 31 Mar 24 | 287 | -6 | 36 | 0 |
| 31 Dec 23 | 288 | -7 | 36 | 0 |
| 30 Sep 23 | 281 | -8 | 37 | 0 |
| 30 Jun 23 | 284 | -8 | 37 | 0 |
| 31 Mar 23 | 287 | -6 | 35 | 0 |
| 31 Dec 22 | 284 | -6 | 35 | 0 |
| 30 Sep 22 | 268 | -3 | 32 | 0 |
| 30 Jun 22 | 232 | -1 | 27 | 0 |
| 31 Mar 22 | 192 | -2 | 25 | 0 |
| 31 Dec 21 | 156 | 2 | 20 | 0 |
| 30 Sep 21 | 137 | 2 | 18 | 0 |
| 30 Jun 21 | 123 | 2 | 17 | 0 |
| 31 Mar 21 | 108 | 2 | 16 | 0 |
| 31 Dec 20 | 99 | 1 | 16 | 0 |
| 30 Sep 20 | 94 | 1 | 17 | 0 |
| 30 Jun 20 | 94 | 1 | 17 | 0 |
| 31 Mar 20 | 98 | 0 | 17 | 0 |
| 31 Dec 19 | 99 | 0 | 17 | 0 |
| 30 Sep 19 | 101 | 0 | 17 | 0 |
| 30 Jun 19 | 103 | -1 | 17 | 0 |
| 31 Mar 19 | 106 | -1 | 17 | 0 |
| 31 Dec 18 | 104 | -2 | 16 | 0 |
| 30 Sep 18 | 101 | -4 | 16 | 0 |
| 30 Jun 18 | 107 | -5 | 15 | 0 |
| 31 Mar 18 | 121 | -5 | 16 | 0 |
| 31 Dec 17 | 138 | -6 | 17 | 0 |
| 30 Sep 17 | 161 | -6 | 17 | 0 |
| 30 Jun 17 | 175 | -7 | 18 | 0 |
| 31 Mar 17 | 181 | -8 | 18 | 0 |
| 31 Dec 16 | 184 | -8 | 18 | 0 |
| 30 Sep 16 | 183 | -9 | 19 | 0 |
| 30 Jun 16 | 180 | -9 | 18 | 0 |
| 31 Mar 16 | 176 | -8 | 17 | 0 |
| 31 Dec 15 | 170 | -7 | 16 | 0 |
| 30 Sep 15 | 173 | -7 | 16 | 0 |
| 30 Jun 15 | 176 | -10 | 16 | 0 |
Quality Earnings: QRHC is currently unprofitable.
Growing Profit Margin: QRHC is currently unprofitable.
Free Cash Flow vs Earnings Analysis
Past Earnings Growth Analysis
Earnings Trend: QRHC is unprofitable, and losses have increased over the past 5 years at a rate of 52.5% per year.
Accelerating Growth: Unable to compare QRHC's earnings growth over the past year to its 5-year average as it is currently unprofitable
Earnings vs Industry: QRHC is unprofitable, making it difficult to compare its past year earnings growth to the Commercial Services industry (7.1%).
Return on Equity
High ROE: QRHC has a negative Return on Equity (-18.87%), as it is currently unprofitable.
Return on Assets
Return on Capital Employed
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Company Analysis and Financial Data Status
| Data | Last Updated (UTC time) |
|---|---|
| Company Analysis | 2026/05/14 07:08 |
| End of Day Share Price | 2026/05/14 00:00 |
| Earnings | 2026/03/31 |
| Annual Earnings | 2025/12/31 |
Data Sources
The data used in our company analysis is from S&P Global Market Intelligence LLC. The following data is used in our analysis model to generate this report. Data is normalised which can introduce a delay from the source being available.
| Package | Data | Timeframe | Example US Source * |
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| Company Financials | 10 years |
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| Analyst Consensus Estimates | +3 years |
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| Market Prices | 30 years |
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| Ownership | 10 years |
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| Management | 10 years |
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| Key Developments | 10 years |
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Analyst Sources
Quest Resource Holding Corporation is covered by 3 analysts. 2 of those analysts submitted the estimates of revenue or earnings used as inputs to our report. Analysts submissions are updated throughout the day.
| Analyst | Institution |
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| Aaron Spychalla | Craig-Hallum Capital Group LLC |
| William Bremer | Maxim Group |
| Gerard Sweeney | Roth Capital Partners |