QuinStreet (QNST) Stock Overview
An online performance marketing company, provides customer acquisition services for its clients in the United States and internationally. More details
| Snowflake Score | |
|---|---|
| Valuation | 5/6 |
| Future Growth | 1/6 |
| Past Performance | 3/6 |
| Financial Health | 5/6 |
| Dividends | 0/6 |
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Analyst Price Targets
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Price History & Performance
| Historical stock prices | |
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| Current Share Price | US$11.38 |
| 52 Week High | US$17.13 |
| 52 Week Low | US$10.29 |
| Beta | 0.72 |
| 1 Month Change | -10.75% |
| 3 Month Change | 2.52% |
| 1 Year Change | -26.10% |
| 3 Year Change | 21.32% |
| 5 Year Change | -37.75% |
| Change since IPO | -24.13% |
Recent News & Updates
Narrative Update • May 12
QNST: Performance Marketing Model Will Support Multi Site Monetization Upside
Analysts have trimmed their average price target for QuinStreet by $3 to $17, citing updated assumptions for discount rate, revenue growth, profit margin and future P/E, while still highlighting the company's performance-based digital marketing model and multi-site consumer monetization approach. Analyst Commentary Recent research updates reflect a mix of optimism about QuinStreet's business model and more guarded views on how that translates into valuation and execution risk.
Narrative Update • Apr 21
QNST: Performance Model And 2026 Outlook Will Drive Anticipated Rebound
Analysts have reduced their average price target for QuinStreet by $3 to $17, citing a more cautious view reflected in recent target reductions from B. Riley and Lake Street.Narrative Update • Apr 07
QNST: Performance Marketing Model And 2026 Outlook Will Support Anticipated Rebound
Narrative Update on QuinStreet The updated analyst price target for QuinStreet moves to $24 from $26 as analysts balance lowered fair value assumptions with expectations for higher revenue growth, improved profit margins, and a lower future P/E multiple. This follows recent research that highlights both reduced targets at B.Narrative Update • Mar 24
QNST: HomeBuddy Integration Will Support Performance Marketing Model And 2026 Recovery Potential
Narrative Update: QuinStreet Analyst Price Target Shift Analysts have adjusted their blended price target on QuinStreet to $17. They cited its performance-based marketing model, the expected benefits from the HomeBuddy acquisition, and its inclusion in select 2026 idea lists as key supports for the updated view.Recent updates
Narrative Update • May 12
QNST: Performance Marketing Model Will Support Multi Site Monetization Upside
Analysts have trimmed their average price target for QuinStreet by $3 to $17, citing updated assumptions for discount rate, revenue growth, profit margin and future P/E, while still highlighting the company's performance-based digital marketing model and multi-site consumer monetization approach. Analyst Commentary Recent research updates reflect a mix of optimism about QuinStreet's business model and more guarded views on how that translates into valuation and execution risk.Narrative Update • Apr 21
QNST: Performance Model And 2026 Outlook Will Drive Anticipated Rebound
Analysts have reduced their average price target for QuinStreet by $3 to $17, citing a more cautious view reflected in recent target reductions from B. Riley and Lake Street.Narrative Update • Apr 07
QNST: Performance Marketing Model And 2026 Outlook Will Support Anticipated Rebound
Narrative Update on QuinStreet The updated analyst price target for QuinStreet moves to $24 from $26 as analysts balance lowered fair value assumptions with expectations for higher revenue growth, improved profit margins, and a lower future P/E multiple. This follows recent research that highlights both reduced targets at B.Narrative Update • Mar 24
QNST: HomeBuddy Integration Will Support Performance Marketing Model And 2026 Recovery Potential
Narrative Update: QuinStreet Analyst Price Target Shift Analysts have adjusted their blended price target on QuinStreet to $17. They cited its performance-based marketing model, the expected benefits from the HomeBuddy acquisition, and its inclusion in select 2026 idea lists as key supports for the updated view.Narrative Update • Mar 10
QNST: HomeBuddy Synergies Will Drive 2026 Rebound Thesis Forward
Analysts have modestly adjusted their price targets on QuinStreet, with one firm trimming its view by $3 while another lifted its target to $26. These changes reflect updated expectations around HomeBuddy synergies, FY26 guidance, and a potential 2026 rebound thesis that feeds into the latest valuation work.Narrative Update • Feb 24
QNST: HomeBuddy Integration Will Drive 2026 Rebound And Re Rating Potential
Analysts have trimmed their QuinStreet fair value estimate by $3 to $15. This reflects updated assumptions on the discount rate, revenue growth, profit margin, and future P/E multiple following recent price target changes and acquisition related commentary.
Narrative Update • Feb 09
QNST: HomeBuddy Synergies And 2026 Rebound Will Drive Upside Narrative
Analysts have trimmed their price target on QuinStreet by $1.50 to $20.25, reflecting updated assumptions on long term fair value and profit margins. They continue to highlight potential upside from the HomeBuddy acquisition, expected 2H26 revenue and margin improvements, and QuinStreet's inclusion in a 2026 best ideas list.Analysis Article • Feb 02
QuinStreet, Inc.'s (NASDAQ:QNST) Price Is Out Of Tune With Revenues
It's not a stretch to say that QuinStreet, Inc.'s ( NASDAQ:QNST ) price-to-sales (or "P/S") ratio of 0.7x right now...Narrative Update • Jan 26
QNST: HomeBuddy Integration And 2026 Outlook Will Drive Anticipated Rebound
Narrative Update on QuinStreet Analysts have lifted their price target on QuinStreet to $26 from $25, citing expectations that the HomeBuddy acquisition, implied improvements in revenue growth and margins, and inclusion in some firms' top 2026 ideas may not be fully reflected in the current share price. Analyst Commentary Bullish analysts are highlighting QuinStreet as a name they see as positioned for potential upside, especially following the completion of the HomeBuddy acquisition and recent guidance for FY26.Narrative Update • Jan 12
QNST: HomeBuddy Synergies And FY26 Outlook Will Support Bullish Rebound
Analysts have nudged their fair value estimate for QuinStreet up to $26 from $25, citing expectations that the HomeBuddy acquisition, potential synergies, and improving revenue and margin trends into FY26 could support higher long term earnings power. Analyst Commentary Bullish analysts are pointing to the completed HomeBuddy acquisition and updated FY26 guidance as key reasons for their higher fair value views on QuinStreet.Narrative Update • Dec 19
QNST: Pullback Will Set Up Bullish Upside Into Upcoming Q3 Report
Analysts have reduced their price target on QuinStreet by $5, to $24 from $29, reflecting increased caution around carrier profitability and spending capacity, while still expecting the company to outperform. Analyst Commentary Bullish analysts acknowledge the reduced price target but continue to highlight QuinStreet's potential to outperform, particularly as the company approaches its upcoming Q3 report on November 3.Narrative Update • Dec 05
QNST: Carrier Budget Normalization Will Drive Share Repurchase Upside Narrative
Analysts have trimmed their price target on QuinStreet by $5, reflecting heightened caution around carrier profit visibility and spending capacity, despite largely unchanged long term fundamentals. Analyst Commentary Recent research updates highlight a more measured stance on QuinStreet, with the reduced price target signaling tempered expectations around near term performance while still acknowledging the company’s long term potential.Narrative Update • Nov 21
QNST: Carrier Profit Uncertainty Will Shape Share Price Recovery Potential
Narrative Update on QuinStreet Analysts have lowered QuinStreet's price target by $5, from $29 to $24. They cite uncertainty over carrier profit levels and reduced spending abilities as key reasons for this adjustment.Narrative Update • Nov 07
QNST: Carrier Profitability Uncertainty Will Influence Upcoming Quarter Performance
Narrative Update on QuinStreet Analysts lowered their price target for QuinStreet from $29 to $24. They cited uncertainty around carrier profitability and spending expectations as key factors in the revised outlook.Analysis Article • Oct 30
Benign Growth For QuinStreet, Inc. (NASDAQ:QNST) Underpins Its Share Price
With a price-to-sales (or "P/S") ratio of 0.7x QuinStreet, Inc. ( NASDAQ:QNST ) may be sending bullish signals at the...Narrative Update • Oct 23
Sector Uncertainty And Execution Trends Will Shape Profit Outlook Next Year
Analysts have slightly reduced their price target for QuinStreet from $23.00 to $21.75. They cite ongoing uncertainty around profit levels and spending in the sector, even though expectations for steady revenue growth remain.Seeking Alpha • Sep 23
QuinStreet Demonstrates That Great Financials Are Not Enough
Summary QuinStreet Inc. has delivered superb financial performance, with revenue up 78% and a swing to positive net income in FY 2025. QNST's balance sheet has strengthened, with cash and equivalents now at 54% of total liabilities, reducing insolvency risk. Despite strong results, QNST trades richly on a price-to-book basis, and market optimism appears excessive, with implied 8.3% growth expectations. Given current valuations and attractive risk-free alternatives, I am passing on QNST for now, though shares are more appealing than a year ago. Read the full article on Seeking AlphaAnalysis Article • Aug 14
QuinStreet's (NASDAQ:QNST) Performance Is Even Better Than Its Earnings Suggest
Investors were underwhelmed by the solid earnings posted by QuinStreet, Inc. ( NASDAQ:QNST ) recently. We did some...Narrative Update • Aug 08
Digital Marketing Shift And Technology Investment Will Unlock Future Opportunities
QuinStreet’s price target was revised lower, primarily reflecting a decline in both net profit margin and forecasted revenue growth, resulting in a reduced fair value estimate from $25.25 to $23.25. What's in the News QuinStreet expects first quarter 2026 revenue to be about $280 million.New Narrative • May 28
Digital Marketing Trends Will Empower InsuranceTech And Financial Services
Expansion into digital marketing and new verticals is broadening the client base, driving stable growth and reducing reliance on legacy sectors.Analysis Article • May 10
QuinStreet, Inc. Just Beat Analyst Forecasts, And Analysts Have Been Updating Their Predictions
Shareholders in QuinStreet, Inc. ( NASDAQ:QNST ) had a terrible week, as shares crashed 22% to US$14.86 in the week...Analysis Article • Mar 07
Take Care Before Jumping Onto QuinStreet, Inc. (NASDAQ:QNST) Even Though It's 25% Cheaper
QuinStreet, Inc. ( NASDAQ:QNST ) shareholders won't be pleased to see that the share price has had a very rough month...Analysis Article • Dec 09
QuinStreet (NASDAQ:QNST) Is In A Strong Position To Grow Its Business
We can readily understand why investors are attracted to unprofitable companies. For example, although...Analysis Article • Nov 07
Forecast: Analysts Think QuinStreet, Inc.'s (NASDAQ:QNST) Business Prospects Have Improved Drastically
QuinStreet, Inc. ( NASDAQ:QNST ) shareholders will have a reason to smile today, with the analysts making substantial...Analysis Article • Oct 31
With QuinStreet, Inc. (NASDAQ:QNST) It Looks Like You'll Get What You Pay For
QuinStreet, Inc.'s ( NASDAQ:QNST ) price-to-sales (or "P/S") ratio of 2x may not look like an appealing investment...Seeking Alpha • Sep 05
QuinStreet: Take Profits Now As Capital Structure Deteriorates Amid High Valuation (Rating Downgrade)
Summary QuinStreet shares have surged 98% since my initial recommendation, but I now advise taking profits due to deteriorating capital structure and high valuation. Revenue rose 5.7%, but gross profit fell 4.7% and operating income dropped 35%, indicating financial performance concerns. The capital structure has weakened, with cash dropping 31.5% and liabilities increasing 41%, making the stock riskier. The market's high growth expectations for QNST are unrealistic; prudence suggests selling now to lock in gains. Read the full article on Seeking AlphaAnalysis Article • Aug 10
We're Not Very Worried About QuinStreet's (NASDAQ:QNST) Cash Burn Rate
There's no doubt that money can be made by owning shares of unprofitable businesses. For example, although Amazon.com...Analysis Article • Apr 18
Cautious Investors Not Rewarding QuinStreet, Inc.'s (NASDAQ:QNST) Performance Completely
With a median price-to-sales (or "P/S") ratio of close to 1.4x in the Interactive Media and Services industry in the...Analysis Article • Mar 17
An Intrinsic Calculation For QuinStreet, Inc. (NASDAQ:QNST) Suggests It's 39% Undervalued
Key Insights Using the 2 Stage Free Cash Flow to Equity, QuinStreet fair value estimate is US$26.85 Current share price...Analysis Article • Jan 28
Is There Now An Opportunity In QuinStreet, Inc. (NASDAQ:QNST)?
While QuinStreet, Inc. ( NASDAQ:QNST ) might not have the largest market cap around , it led the NASDAQGS gainers with...Analysis Article • Jan 09
QuinStreet, Inc.'s (NASDAQ:QNST) Popularity With Investors Is Clear
It's not a stretch to say that QuinStreet, Inc.'s ( NASDAQ:QNST ) price-to-sales (or "P/S") ratio of 1.1x right now...Analysis Article • Nov 09
QuinStreet, Inc. (NASDAQ:QNST) Shares Could Be 21% Below Their Intrinsic Value Estimate
Key Insights Using the 2 Stage Free Cash Flow to Equity, QuinStreet fair value estimate is US$13.64 QuinStreet is...Analysis Article • Oct 21
We Think QuinStreet, Inc.'s (NASDAQ:QNST) CEO Compensation Package Needs To Be Put Under A Microscope
Key Insights QuinStreet to hold its Annual General Meeting on 27th of October Total pay for CEO Doug Valenti includes...Shareholder Returns
| QNST | US Interactive Media and Services | US Market | |
|---|---|---|---|
| 7D | -10.6% | 2.0% | -0.7% |
| 1Y | -26.1% | 71.6% | 24.4% |
Return vs Industry: QNST underperformed the US Interactive Media and Services industry which returned 71.8% over the past year.
Return vs Market: QNST underperformed the US Market which returned 24.1% over the past year.
Price Volatility
| QNST volatility | |
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| QNST Average Weekly Movement | 6.2% |
| Interactive Media and Services Industry Average Movement | 8.6% |
| Market Average Movement | 7.2% |
| 10% most volatile stocks in US Market | 16.3% |
| 10% least volatile stocks in US Market | 3.2% |
Stable Share Price: QNST has not had significant price volatility in the past 3 months compared to the US market.
Volatility Over Time: QNST's weekly volatility (6%) has been stable over the past year.
About the Company
| Founded | Employees | CEO | Website |
|---|---|---|---|
| 1999 | 938 | Doug Valenti | www.quinstreet.com |
QuinStreet, Inc., an online performance marketing company, provides customer acquisition services for its clients in the United States and internationally. The company offers online marketing services, such as qualified clicks, leads, calls, applications, and customers through its websites or third-party publishers to financial and home services industries. It also develops the QuinStreet Rating Platform product for insurance agents and the CloudControlMedia that provides performance marketing agency and technology services to clients in financial services, education, and other markets.
QuinStreet, Inc. Fundamentals Summary
| QNST fundamental statistics | |
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| Market cap | US$647.98m |
| Earnings (TTM) | US$65.33m |
| Revenue (TTM) | US$1.18b |
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P/E Ratio0.6x
P/S RatioIs QNST overvalued?
See Fair Value and valuation analysisEarnings & Revenue
| QNST income statement (TTM) | |
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| Revenue | US$1.18b |
| Cost of Revenue | US$1.06b |
| Gross Profit | US$123.85m |
| Other Expenses | US$58.52m |
| Earnings | US$65.33m |
Last Reported Earnings
Mar 31, 2026
Next Earnings Date
n/a
| Earnings per share (EPS) | 1.14 |
| Gross Margin | 10.48% |
| Net Profit Margin | 5.53% |
| Debt/Equity Ratio | 22.6% |
How did QNST 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 | 2026/05/18 12:14 |
| End of Day Share Price | 2026/05/18 00:00 |
| Earnings | 2026/03/31 |
| Annual Earnings | 2025/06/30 |
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
QuinStreet, Inc. is covered by 15 analysts. 6 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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| Mark May | Barclays |
| Patrick Sholl | Barrington Research Associates, Inc. |
| James Dobson | Benchmark Company |