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QuinStreet, Inc. QNST

Communication Services — Advertising Agencies
Cash Flow Champion (3y)
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Insider Decisions

Total sells
17.42
in millions of $
Nov 25 Feb 26 May 26 Aug 26
Buy — — — — — — — — — — — —
Sell — — — — — — — — 1 1 5 —
Insider Ownership
7.92%

Capital & Financial Ratios

Market Cap
1,000.00
Revenue
1,293.71
Net Income
81.24
Free Cash Flow
116.98
Net Debt
(58.31)
Current Ratio
1.22
Debt/Equity
0.22
P/E ratio
12.36
P/S ratio
0.78
P/B ratio
3.11
Past 5Y EPS Growth
—
This Y EPS Growth
25.20%
Next Y EPS Growth
17.61%
Next 5Y EPS Growth
21.18%
in millions of $

Dividends

Payout Ratio
0.00
Annual Dividend Rate
—
Annual Dividend Yield
—
total individual payouts
2024 ‡‡‡
2023 ‡‡‡
2022 ‡‡‡
2021 ‡‡‡
2020 ‡‡‡
2018 ‡‡‡
predictions in italic, special payouts not included in total or ratios

Assets vs Liabilities

2023 2024 2025 2026
Cash 73.68 50.49 101.08 128.32
Receivables 67.75 111.79 135.80 181.23
Inventory — — — —
Other 9.66 — — —
151.20 169.09 245.53 316.61
2023 2024 2025 2026
Payables 37.93 48.20 62.25 109.46
ST’ Debt 3.32 — — —
Other 7.88 9.37 13.57 25.53
89.82 126.40 163.04 259.97
in millions of $

Compound Annual Growth

10y 5y 3y
Sales ‡‡‡‡‡ ‡‡‡‡‡ ‡‡‡‡‡
Cash Flow ‡‡‡‡‡ ‡‡‡‡ ‡‡‡‡‡
Earnings ‡‡‡ ‡‡‡‡‡ ‡‡‡
Book Value ‡‡‡‡‡ ‡‡‡‡‡ ‡‡‡‡‡

Revenue

Sep Dec Mar Jun Year
’26 — — — —
—
’26 285.85 287.85 346.14 373.88
1,293.71
’25 279.22 282.60 269.84 262.05
1,093.71
’24 123.92 122.68 168.59 198.32
613.51
’23 143.59 134.05 172.67 130.31
580.62
’22 159.61 125.33 150.66 146.50
582.10
’21 139.27 134.97 153.05 151.20
578.49
in millions of $

Operating Cash Flow

Sep Dec Mar Jun Year
’26 — — — —
—
’26 19.60 21.62 36.93 53.15
131.30
’25 (13.71) 38.68 30.11 29.90
84.98
’24 (4.97) (3.65) 4.11 16.56
12.04
’23 5.67 (2.46) (9.33) 17.97
11.84
’22 5.75 13.93 1.29 7.69
28.67
’21 17.56 5.58 13.07 14.41
50.62
in millions of $

Free Cash Flow

Sep Dec Mar Jun Year
’26 — — — —
—
’26 15.51 18.15 33.77 49.55
116.98
’25 (16.31) 35.91 27.10 26.84
73.54
’24 (10.07) (7.94) 0.41 12.91
(4.69)
’23 2.63 (6.45) (12.85) 13.50
(3.17)
’22 4.38 12.33 (1.59) 6.04
21.16
’21 16.43 4.27 11.80 13.02
45.52
in millions of $

EPS

Sep Dec Mar Jun Year
’26 — — — —
—
’26 0.08 0.87 0.13 0.33
1.40
’25 (0.02) (0.03) 0.08 0.06
0.08
’24 (0.19) (0.21) (0.13) (0.04)
(0.57)
’23 (0.08) (0.15) (0.01) (1.03)
(1.28)
’22 0.06 (0.10) 0.04 (0.09)
(0.10)
’21 0.27 0.01 0.09 0.07
0.43

Target Price Range

High
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Average
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Low
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Recommendation Rating

1
1
Buy
2
3
Hold
4
5
Sell
2017 2018 2019 2020 2021 2022 2023 2024 2025 2026 2027 2028 2029
‡‡‡‡ ‡‡‡‡ ‡‡‡‡‡ ‡‡‡‡ ‡‡‡‡‡ 8.28 6.79 11.22 12.98 10.29 — — —
Low Price
‡‡‡‡‡ ‡‡‡‡‡ ‡‡‡‡‡ ‡‡‡‡ ‡‡‡‡‡ 18.59 18.18 26.27 25.50 22.29 — — —
High Price
‡‡‡‡‡ ‡‡‡‡‡ ‡‡‡‡‡ ‡‡‡‡‡ ‡‡‡‡‡ 791 937 899 938 1,074 — — —
Employees
‡‡‡‡‡ ‡‡‡‡‡ ‡‡‡‡‡ ‡‡‡‡‡ ‡‡‡‡‡ 0.74 0.62 0.68 1.17 1.20 — — —
Revenue/Emp
‡‡‡‡‡ ‡‡‡‡‡ ‡‡‡‡‡ ‡‡‡‡‡ ‡‡‡‡‡ 582.10 580.62 613.51 1,093.71 1,293.71 ‡‡‡‡‡ ‡‡‡‡‡ ‡‡‡‡‡
Revenue
‡‡‡‡‡ ‡‡‡‡‡ ‡‡‡‡‡ ‡‡‡‡‡ ‡‡‡‡‡ 9.23% 8.36% 7.54% 10.14% 11.27% — — —
Gross Margin
‡‡‡‡‡ ‡‡‡‡‡ ‡‡‡‡‡ ‡‡‡‡‡ ‡‡‡‡‡ (5.76) (21.36) (30.40) 5.63 31.21 — — —
EBT
‡‡‡‡‡ ‡‡‡‡‡ ‡‡‡‡‡ ‡‡‡‡‡ ‡‡‡‡‡ (0.99%) (3.68%) (4.95%) 0.52% 2.41% ‡‡‡ ‡‡‡ ‡‡‡
EBT Margin
‡‡‡‡‡ ‡‡‡‡‡ ‡‡‡‡‡ ‡‡‡‡‡ ‡‡‡‡‡ (5.25) (68.87) (31.33) 4.71 81.24 ‡‡‡‡‡ ‡‡‡‡‡ ‡‡‡‡‡
Net Income
‡‡‡‡‡ ‡‡‡‡‡ ‡‡‡‡‡ ‡‡‡‡‡ ‡‡‡‡‡ 16.96 19.16 23.96 24.51 25.18 — — —
Depreciation
‡‡‡‡‡ ‡‡‡‡‡ ‡‡‡‡ ‡‡‡‡‡ ‡‡‡‡‡ 10.71 10.79 11.17 19.37 22.63 ‡‡‡‡‡ ‡‡‡‡‡ ‡‡‡‡‡
Revenue/Sh
‡‡‡‡‡ ‡‡‡‡ ‡‡‡‡ ‡‡‡‡ ‡‡‡‡ (0.10) (1.28) (0.57) 0.08 1.42 ‡‡‡‡‡ ‡‡‡‡ ‡‡‡‡‡
Earnings/Sh
‡‡‡‡‡ ‡‡‡‡‡ ‡‡‡‡‡ ‡‡‡‡‡ ‡‡‡‡‡ 0.53 0.22 0.22 1.50 2.30 — — —
Cash Flow/Sh
‡‡‡‡‡ ‡‡‡‡‡ ‡‡‡‡‡ ‡‡‡‡‡ ‡‡‡‡‡ (0.14) (0.28) (0.30) (0.20) (0.25) ‡‡‡ ‡‡‡ ‡‡‡
Capex/Sh
‡‡‡‡‡ ‡‡‡‡‡ ‡‡‡‡‡ ‡‡‡‡‡ ‡‡‡‡‡ 0.39 (0.06) (0.09) 1.30 2.05 — — —
Free CF/Sh
‡‡‡‡‡ ‡‡‡‡‡ ‡‡‡‡‡ ‡‡‡‡‡ ‡‡‡‡‡ 5.26 4.27 3.95 4.32 5.65 — — —
Book Value/Sh
‡‡‡‡‡ ‡‡‡‡‡ ‡‡‡‡‡ ‡‡‡‡‡ ‡‡‡‡‡ 54.34 53.80 54.92 56.48 57.18 ‡‡‡‡‡ ‡‡‡‡‡ ‡‡‡‡‡
Shares
‡‡‡ ‡‡‡‡‡ ‡‡‡‡‡ ‡‡‡‡‡ ‡‡‡‡‡ 0.00 0.00 0.00 178.89 10.32 ‡‡‡‡ ‡‡‡‡ —
PE Ratio
‡‡‡‡‡ ‡‡‡‡‡ ‡‡‡‡‡ ‡‡‡‡‡ ‡‡‡‡‡ 0.94 0.82 1.43 0.83 0.65 ‡‡‡ ‡‡‡ ‡‡‡
PS Ratio
‡‡‡‡‡ ‡‡‡‡‡ ‡‡‡‡‡ ‡‡‡‡‡ ‡‡‡‡‡ 1.91 2.07 4.04 3.73 2.59 ‡‡‡ ‡‡‡ ‡‡‡
PB Ratio
‡‡‡‡‡ ‡‡‡‡‡ ‡‡‡‡‡ ‡‡‡‡‡ ‡‡‡‡‡ 0.79 0.70 1.36 0.75 0.60 ‡‡‡‡ ‡‡‡‡ ‡‡‡‡
EV/Sales
‡‡‡‡‡ ‡‡‡‡‡ ‡‡‡‡‡ ‡‡‡‡‡ ‡‡‡‡‡ 21.70 (128.22) (177.79) 11.08 6.68 — — —
EV/FCF
‡‡‡‡‡ ‡‡‡‡‡ ‡‡‡‡‡ ‡‡‡‡‡ ‡‡‡‡‡ 28.67 11.84 12.04 84.98 131.30 ‡‡‡ ‡‡‡ ‡‡‡
Op' Cash Flow
‡‡‡‡‡ ‡‡‡‡‡ ‡‡‡‡‡ ‡‡‡‡‡ ‡‡‡‡‡ (7.51) (15.00) (16.72) (11.44) (14.32) — — —
Capex
‡‡‡‡‡ ‡‡‡‡‡ ‡‡‡‡‡ ‡‡‡‡‡ ‡‡‡‡‡ 21.16 (3.17) (4.69) 73.54 116.98 — — —
FCF
‡‡‡‡‡ ‡‡‡‡‡ ‡‡‡‡‡ ‡‡‡‡‡ ‡‡‡‡‡ 73.21 61.38 42.69 82.48 56.63 — — —
Working Cap'
— — — ‡‡‡‡‡ ‡‡‡‡‡ 8.92 4.58 — — 70.00 — — —
Total Debt
‡‡‡‡‡ ‡‡‡‡‡ ‡‡‡‡‡ ‡‡‡‡‡ ‡‡‡‡‡ (87.51) (69.10) (50.49) (101.08) (58.31) — — —
Net Debt
‡‡‡‡‡ ‡‡‡‡‡ ‡‡‡‡‡ ‡‡‡‡‡ ‡‡‡‡‡ 286.00 229.80 216.83 244.04 323.09 — — —
Sh' Equity
‡‡‡‡‡ ‡‡‡‡‡ ‡‡‡‡‡ ‡‡‡‡‡ ‡‡‡‡‡ (1.21%) (18.19%) (8.88%) 1.18% 14.10% — — —
ROA
‡‡‡‡‡ ‡‡‡‡‡ ‡‡‡‡‡ ‡‡‡‡‡ ‡‡‡‡‡ (1.49%) (8.10%) (10.55%) 2.71% 8.36% — — —
ROIC
‡‡‡‡‡ ‡‡‡‡‡ ‡‡‡‡‡ ‡‡‡‡‡ ‡‡‡‡‡ (1.81%) (26.70%) (14.03%) 2.04% 28.65% — — —
ROE
predictions in italic, sparklines do not include predictions

Analyst Commentary (Summary)

QuinStreet (QNST), a leader in performance marketing for education, insurance, and mortgages, has delivered steady 10.5% revenue CAGR from $298 million in 2016 to $614 million in 2024, yet its stock has endured boom-bust cycles, peaking at $26 in 2024 before retreating 57% amid ad privacy shocks like Apple’s IDFA and Google’s cookie phaseout, which crushed gross margins from 14.5% to 7.5%. Trading at historically depressed valuations—1.0x projected 2025 sales versus a 1.2x median—QNST boasts a fortress balance sheet with $101 million net cash and resilient equity, positioning it for a potential re-rating if execution matches explosive analyst forecasts of revenue tripling to $1.64 billion by 2028.

Profitability swings from 2021 peaks to 2024 losses highlight risks, but projections signal a sharp rebound: 78% revenue surge to $1.09 billion in 2025, EPS flipping to $1.49 by 2026, and FCF/share rocketing to $1.30, with EV/sales dipping to 0.39x by 2028. Historical correlations tie revenue efficiency and positive cash flows to outsized stock gains, amplified by QNST’s pivot to proprietary tech and diversified verticals like auto/insurance.

Analyst targets imply 33-131% upside (78% average), backed by 65% odds of transformative growth, though zero insider activity and margin re-compression risks warrant caution. For growth-oriented investors, QNST’s setup echoes past inflection points—read the full analysis for quantitative regressions, cycle comparisons, and key monitors like Q1 2026 revenue per employee.

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QuinStreet, Inc. (QNST) Latest News

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16 Sep

4 , 9:32 AM
QuinStreet (QNST) shows explosive upside potential from three factors likely to drive substantial stock gains and improved market position. Bullish outlook identifies multiple growth drivers expected to significantly lift QNST performance and investor interest.

11 Sep

3 , 8:43 AM
QuinStreet reported Q2 earnings, placed in context against peer advertising and marketing services stocks. Q2 earnings figures and peer comparisons can moderately shift near-term investor sentiment and valuation views for QuinStreet.

6 Sep

3 , 11:05 AM
QuinStreet buybacks combined with broker rating upgrades are raising questions on whether these factors are shifting the investment case and future trajectory for QNST shares. Buybacks and broker upgrades can moderately affect near-term sentiment and capital allocation at QuinStreet without fundamentally redefining operations.

20 Aug

3 , 12:00 PM
QuinStreet, Inc. (QNST) receives Strong Buy rating upgrade. Strong Buy upgrade influences investor sentiment and short-term stock performance without altering company fundamentals.

15 Aug

3 , 1:09 PM
QuinStreet Inc. fielded five key analyst questions during its Q2 earnings call covering revenue trends, client acquisition costs, margin outlook, competitive positioning, and long-term growth initiatives. Q2 earnings call insights can shift near-term investor sentiment and trading around financial guidance and strategy details.

13 Aug

4 transcript www.fool.com, 6:59 PM
QuinStreet (QNST) Q4 2026 earnings call transcript released. Earnings call reveals financial results and guidance that can substantially shift stock trajectory and investor views.

11 Aug

3 , 1:33 AM
QuinStreet reported double-digit Q2 revenue growth driven by momentum in home and financial services segments. Double-digit revenue growth in core segments indicates noticeable but not transformative effects on financial trajectory.

10 Aug

3 , 6:29 PM
QuinStreet (QNST) stock rises sharply after the company reports stronger-than-expected quarterly results and raises full-year guidance, driven by higher demand in its core digital marketing segments. Better earnings and raised guidance can lift near-term sentiment and revenue visibility but are unlikely to reshape the company's long-term competitive position.

8 Aug

3 , 12:19 AM
QuinStreet (QNST) reports strong earnings paired with 2027 guidance, prompting questions on whether the stock trades at full valuation. Strong earnings and multi-year guidance may moderately shift valuation perceptions and near-term stock performance.

7 Aug

4 www.fool.com, 7:43 PM
QuinStreet shares rose sharply Friday on strong quarterly results and raised guidance that beat expectations. Earnings beat and raised outlook point to material improvement in financial trajectory and investor sentiment.

4 transcript app.moby.co, 8:30 AM
QuinStreet, Inc. held its Q4 2026 earnings call, covering financial results, operational performance, and forward guidance for the company. Q4 earnings call and guidance directly shape investor views on revenue trajectory and competitive positioning.

4 transcript , 1:04 AM
QuinStreet Inc posted record Q4 2026 revenue and EBITDA, driven by strong operational performance and market demand. Record revenue and EBITDA establish a stronger financial base that can lift future guidance and investor sentiment.

3 transcript www.marketbeat.com, 6:03 AM
QuinStreet reported Q4 financial results and management outlook during its earnings call. Q4 earnings call delivered performance metrics and guidance with moderate effect on near-term valuation.

6 Aug

4 , 5:25 PM
QuinStreet reported bullish Q2 CY2026 results, driving a 28% stock jump. Bullish quarterly results triggered major stock surge and positive shift in performance outlook.

4 , 4:05 PM
QuinStreet, Inc. reported record fiscal fourth quarter and full year 2026 results. Record earnings demonstrate strong financial performance likely to drive positive market reaction and improved outlook.

17 May

3 StockStory, 10:04 PM
QuinStreet's Q1 earnings call featured five key analyst questions on financial results, growth drivers, and operational strategy. Earnings call insights typically provide moderate clarity on near-term performance and analyst priorities without signaling major strategic shifts.

12 May

4 StockStory, 6:28 PM
QuinStreet (QNST) Q1 results feature AI initiatives and segment growth driving positive outlook, tempered by margin pressures. AI initiatives and segment growth mark major strategic shifts boosting competitive positioning despite margin risks.

11 May

3 Simply Wall St., 6:20 AM
QuinStreet, Inc. missed earnings expectations, but analysts responded by updating their financial models. Earnings miss moderately impacts financial performance and sentiment, balanced by analyst model updates.

8 May

4 www.marketbeat.com, 6:13 PM
QuinStreet, Inc. (QNST) released highlights from its Q3 earnings call, covering financial results, performance metrics, and forward guidance. Q3 earnings call highlights disclose financial results and guidance that significantly influence QNST's market performance and investor sentiment.

4 GuruFocus.com, 5:00 AM
QuinStreet Inc. (QNST) reported record revenue in Q3 2026 earnings call, driven by strong performance in key segments, while highlighting strategic AI investments for future growth. Record revenue and AI strategies represent major positive shifts in financials and competitive positioning.

3 app.moby.co, 8:30 AM
QuinStreet, Inc. held Q3 2026 earnings call covering financial results, performance metrics and forward outlook. Quarterly earnings results and guidance typically produce moderate influence on near-term valuation and sentiment.

7 May

4 Zacks, 7:05 PM
QuinStreet (QNST) Q3 earnings missed analyst estimates. QNST's Q3 earnings miss highlights weaker-than-expected financial results, likely driving significant short-term stock declines and revised future outlooks.

4 StockStory, 5:24 PM
QuinStreet (NASDAQ:QNST) posted better-than-expected sales in Q1 CY2026. Better-than-expected Q1 CY2026 sales signal strong financial performance, likely driving significant positive shifts in investor sentiment and stock trajectory.

4 Business Wire, 4:05 PM
QuinStreet, Inc. (QNST) reported record results for third quarter fiscal 2026. Record quarterly results demonstrate strong financial performance likely to boost stock price and future growth outlook.

3 Bloomberg, 1:46 PM
CoreWeave’s stunning stock rally heightens pressure on QuinStreet Inc. (QNST)’s upcoming earnings, creating a critical prove-it moment amid AI sector hype. Peer rally in AI infrastructure raises earnings expectations for QNST, potentially impacting short-term sentiment and financial scrutiny.

30 Apr

3 Zacks, 10:00 AM
QuinStreet (QNST) reports earnings next week with Wall Street expecting growth. Earnings preview with growth expectations can noticeably affect short-term financial performance and investor sentiment.

17 Apr

4 Zacks, 9:55 AM
Wall Street analysts predict QuinStreet (QNST) stock could surge 50.79%. Analyst consensus targets imply 50.79% upside for QNST, likely driving significant investor sentiment and stock performance shifts.

9 Mar

4 StockStory, 5:32 AM
QuinStreet (NASDAQ:QNST) delivered exceptional Q4 earnings, firing on all cylinders with revenue growth, profitability surges, and outperformance across segments, positioning the company for continued leadership. Robust Q4 earnings results demonstrate operational strength and momentum likely to enhance investor sentiment and future market performance.

12 Feb

4 StockStory, 11:45 PM
QuinStreet, Inc. (QNST) is highlighted as a profitable stock with significant growth potential, driven by its strong performance in the digital marketing sector. The company has shown resilience and adaptability in a competitive landscape, making it an attractive investment option. Analysts emphasize its innovative strategies and market positioning, suggesting that QuinStreet is well-equipped to capitalize on emerging opportunities and trends in the industry. QuinStreet's strong performance and strategic positioning indicate a significant potential impact on its future market trajectory.

4 Investing.com, 8:22 AM
QuinStreet, Inc. (QNST) is highlighted as one of the top growth stocks with explosive earnings per share (EPS) forecasts, indicating significant upside potential. The company is positioned to benefit from favorable market trends and strong demand in its sector, which could lead to substantial financial growth. Analysts are optimistic about its future performance, suggesting that QuinStreet's strategic initiatives and market positioning may drive impressive returns for investors. QuinStreet's strong EPS forecasts and market positioning indicate a significant potential for future growth and investor interest.
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