PubMatic (PUBM) Stock Overview
A technology company, engages in the provision of a cloud infrastructure platform that enables real time programmatic advertising transactions for digital content creators, advertisers, agencies, agency trading desks, and demand side platforms worldwide. More details
| Snowflake Score | |
|---|---|
| Valuation | 2/6 |
| Future Growth | 0/6 |
| Past Performance | 0/6 |
| Financial Health | 6/6 |
| Dividends | 0/6 |
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Price History & Performance
| Historical stock prices | |
|---|---|
| Current Share Price | US$10.23 |
| 52 Week High | US$13.88 |
| 52 Week Low | US$6.15 |
| Beta | 1.48 |
| 1 Month Change | 24.60% |
| 3 Month Change | 40.91% |
| 1 Year Change | 4.39% |
| 3 Year Change | -15.80% |
| 5 Year Change | -77.07% |
| Change since IPO | -65.26% |
Recent News & Updates
PUBM: Softer Q1 Outlook Will Outweigh Q4 Strength And AI Momentum
Analysts now align on an $8 price target for PubMatic, reflecting mixed views that balance a reduction from one firm citing softer Q1 guidance with higher targets from others pointing to solid Q4 execution, an "inflection quarter" setup, and longer term growth channels in areas like connected TV and mobile app. Analyst Commentary Recent research paints a split picture, with some seeing an attractive setup after a strong Q4 and others stressing that near term execution and guidance leave less room for error.PUBM: Q4 Strength And AI Tools Will Balance Execution Uncertainty
Narrative Update on PubMatic The analyst price target for PubMatic has been reset to $8. This reflects a consolidation of views that balances Scotiabank's reduction following cautious Q1 guidance with upgrades from other firms pointing to strong Q4 execution, potential growth from connected TV and mobile app channels, and expectations for improving revenue and earnings trends later in the year.Recent updates
PUBM: Softer Q1 Outlook Will Outweigh Q4 Strength And AI Momentum
Analysts now align on an $8 price target for PubMatic, reflecting mixed views that balance a reduction from one firm citing softer Q1 guidance with higher targets from others pointing to solid Q4 execution, an "inflection quarter" setup, and longer term growth channels in areas like connected TV and mobile app. Analyst Commentary Recent research paints a split picture, with some seeing an attractive setup after a strong Q4 and others stressing that near term execution and guidance leave less room for error.PUBM: Q4 Strength And AI Tools Will Balance Execution Uncertainty
Narrative Update on PubMatic The analyst price target for PubMatic has been reset to $8. This reflects a consolidation of views that balances Scotiabank's reduction following cautious Q1 guidance with upgrades from other firms pointing to strong Q4 execution, potential growth from connected TV and mobile app channels, and expectations for improving revenue and earnings trends later in the year.PUBM: Mixed Q4 Momentum And AI Execution Will Shape Future Upside Potential
Narrative Update: PubMatic Analyst Target Reset The consolidated analyst price target for PubMatic has moved to $8, as analysts balance solid Q4 execution with more cautious near term guidance and differing views on how quickly growth and margins may improve. Analyst Commentary Street research around PubMatic is mixed, with some firms lifting ratings and targets after what they describe as a strong Q4, while others are resetting expectations lower as they weigh softer guidance and execution risks in the coming quarters.PubMatic: Better Segment Trends Do Not Yet Prove A Turnaround
Mar 17PUBM: Slower AI Adoption And Soft Near Term Outlook Will Restrain Upside
Analysts have trimmed their blended price target on PubMatic to $8, down from $9.50. This reflects mixed views that balance strong Q4 execution and improving profit margin assumptions with cautious reactions to softer near term guidance and differing expectations for how quickly growth may re accelerate.PUBM: AI Execution And Capital Discipline Will Drive Future Upside Potential
Analysts have lifted their PubMatic price target from $12 to $14, citing potential estimate upside tied to AI related product catalysts, a relatively healthy macro backdrop, disciplined capital allocation, and room for a re rating. Analyst Commentary Recent commentary around PubMatic highlights a mix of optimism on AI related product opportunities and caution on how much of that potential may already be reflected in the current share price.
PUBM: AI Product Catalysts Are Expected To Drive Future Upside
Narrative Update The analyst price target for PubMatic in our framework shifts from US$11.17 to US$12.17. This reflects analysts' higher published targets and their focus on potential estimate upside tied to AI related product catalysts, a generally healthy macro backdrop, and company specific capital allocation decisions.PubMatic, Inc.'s (NASDAQ:PUBM) 29% Share Price Plunge Could Signal Some Risk
Feb 06
PUBM: AI Product Execution And Buybacks Will Shape Future Upside Potential
Analysts have raised their price targets on PubMatic, with recent moves such as US$12 to US$14 and US$9 to US$10. These changes reflect expectations tied to AI related product catalysts, a relatively healthy macro backdrop, and the company's latest quarterly beat and Q4 outlook.PUBM: AI And Product Catalysts Will Shape Measured Outlook On Future Upside
Narrative Update: PubMatic Analyst Price Target Shift Analysts have nudged their average price target for PubMatic higher, reflecting updated expectations around revenue, profit margins, and future P/E. This shift is supported by recent target increases to $10 and $14, which cite AI driven opportunities, product catalysts, and the company's latest quarterly results and outlook.PUBM: Neutral Outlook Will Weigh Future Upside Despite Recent Earnings Beat
Analysts have raised their price target on PubMatic by $1 to $10 per share, citing a Q3 earnings beat, a solid Q4 outlook, slightly faster expected revenue growth, and a somewhat higher future P/E multiple despite modestly lower modeled profit margins. Analyst Commentary Bearish analysts acknowledge that the Q3 beat and constructive Q4 outlook justify a modestly higher valuation range, but they remain reluctant to recommend the shares more aggressively.CTV And AI Will Transform Advertising Delivery
Despite weaker near-term revenue growth and EBITDA guidance due to DSP partner headwinds, analysts have modestly increased PubMatic’s fair value to $11.17 on optimism over long-term opportunities, including share gains from Google’s antitrust ruling and PubMatic’s financial resilience. Analyst Commentary Bullish analysts see PubMatic as a strong AdTech player with resilience despite recent operating challenges, citing its #3 SSP position and potential to overcome current DSP-related issues.There's Reason For Concern Over PubMatic, Inc.'s (NASDAQ:PUBM) Price
Aug 12Optimistic Investors Push PubMatic, Inc. (NASDAQ:PUBM) Shares Up 27% But Growth Is Lacking
May 08PubMatic, Inc.'s (NASDAQ:PUBM) 32% Share Price Plunge Could Signal Some Risk
Mar 01Is There Now An Opportunity In PubMatic, Inc. (NASDAQ:PUBM)?
Feb 26PubMatic's Next Act: A Likely Value Play In Ad Tech
Feb 24PubMatic (NASDAQ:PUBM) Could Be Struggling To Allocate Capital
Feb 08PubMatic: Expecting A Re-Acceleration In Growth And Improving Margins For Next Year
Dec 06PubMatic's (NASDAQ:PUBM) Performance Is Even Better Than Its Earnings Suggest
Nov 19PubMatic: Some Near-Term Headwinds Don't Impact Overall Growth Thesis
Sep 22
Omnichannel Video And Mobile Growth Sparks Optimism, Despite Profit Margin Squeeze And Market Challenges
Strategic partnerships and expanding deals with major players like Roku and Disney+ Hotstar hint at significant revenue growth potential.PubMatic: Avoid This Stock, As Cheap Alone Won't Cut It (Rating Downgrade)
Aug 19PubMatic, Inc.'s (NASDAQ:PUBM) Popularity With Investors Under Threat As Stock Sinks 36%
Aug 19PubMatic: Revenue Miss Sends The Stock South, It Could Present An Opportunity
Aug 12What Is PubMatic, Inc.'s (NASDAQ:PUBM) Share Price Doing?
Aug 11Estimating The Fair Value Of PubMatic, Inc. (NASDAQ:PUBM)
Jul 16Why We're Not Concerned About PubMatic, Inc.'s (NASDAQ:PUBM) Share Price
Jun 19Pubmatic: The Market Is Underappreciating Its Potential
Jun 04At US$21.67, Is PubMatic, Inc. (NASDAQ:PUBM) Worth Looking At Closely?
Apr 16PubMatic's Earnings: Financial Fortitude, A Cash-Rich Game Changer (Rating Upgrade)
Feb 27PubMatic, Inc.'s (NASDAQ:PUBM) Earnings Haven't Escaped The Attention Of Investors
Jan 30Shareholder Returns
| PUBM | US Media | US Market | |
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| 7D | 6.3% | 0.4% | 0.8% |
| 1Y | 4.4% | -5.9% | 27.7% |
Return vs Industry: PUBM exceeded the US Media industry which returned -6.9% over the past year.
Return vs Market: PUBM underperformed the US Market which returned 28.7% over the past year.
Price Volatility
| PUBM volatility | |
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| PUBM Average Weekly Movement | 7.5% |
| Media Industry Average Movement | 9.3% |
| Market Average Movement | 7.2% |
| 10% most volatile stocks in US Market | 16.2% |
| 10% least volatile stocks in US Market | 3.3% |
Stable Share Price: PUBM has not had significant price volatility in the past 3 months compared to the US market.
Volatility Over Time: PUBM's weekly volatility (8%) has been stable over the past year.
About the Company
| Founded | Employees | CEO | Website |
|---|---|---|---|
| 2006 | 1,030 | Rajeev Goel | www.pubmatic.com |
PubMatic, Inc., a technology company, engages in the provision of a cloud infrastructure platform that enables real time programmatic advertising transactions for digital content creators, advertisers, agencies, agency trading desks, and demand side platforms worldwide. Its PubMatic SSP, a sell side platform for the purchase and sale of digital advertising inventory for publishers and buyers. The company also provides OpenWrap, a header bidding solution; Connect, a solution that provides additional data and insights to publishers and buyers; Activate, which allows buyers to execute direct deals on its platform across publisher inventory; Convert, a commerce media solution; and Identity Hub, an ID management tool for publishers that leverages specialized technology infrastructure to simplify alternative identifier marketplace.
PubMatic, Inc. Fundamentals Summary
| PUBM fundamental statistics | |
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| Market cap | US$456.47m |
| Earnings (TTM) | -US$14.46m |
| Revenue (TTM) | US$282.93m |
Is PUBM overvalued?
See Fair Value and valuation analysisEarnings & Revenue
| PUBM income statement (TTM) | |
|---|---|
| Revenue | US$282.93m |
| Cost of Revenue | US$103.09m |
| Gross Profit | US$179.84m |
| Other Expenses | US$194.30m |
| Earnings | -US$14.46m |
Last Reported Earnings
Dec 31, 2025
Next Earnings Date
May 07, 2026
| Earnings per share (EPS) | -0.31 |
| Gross Margin | 63.56% |
| Net Profit Margin | -5.11% |
| Debt/Equity Ratio | 0% |
How did PUBM perform over the long term?
See historical performance and comparisonCompany Analysis and Financial Data Status
| Data | Last Updated (UTC time) |
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| Company Analysis | 2026/05/01 05:51 |
| End of Day Share Price | 2026/05/01 00:00 |
| Earnings | 2025/12/31 |
| 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.
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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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* Example for US securities, for non-US equivalent regulatory forms and sources are used.
Unless specified all financial data is based on a yearly period but updated quarterly. This is known as Trailing Twelve Month (TTM) or Last Twelve Month (LTM) Data. Learn more.
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Analyst Sources
PubMatic, Inc. is covered by 18 analysts. 11 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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| Alexandra Ross | Berenberg |
| Daniel Day | B. Riley Securities, Inc. |
| Zachary Cummins | B. Riley Securities, Inc. |