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QNSTQuinStreet, Inc.
$15.28$820M
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QuinStreet, Inc.

QNST
NASDAQ · Advertising & Marketing
$15.28
At close - Sep 22, 4:00 PM EDT - USD
Market Cap$878M
P/E189.3x
52W High$22.29
Volume3.15M
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VCP Research Verdict2026Q4

Revenue Surge Drives Margin Inflection Amid Acquisition Risk

QuinStreet's 42.7% YoY revenue surge to $373.9M in 2026Q4, coupled with a swing to $19.1M operating income, signals a cyclical recovery and potential operating leverage. However, gross margin remains thin at 13.3%, and the $136.3M goodwill increase from a rece...

GrowthAccelerating
ProfitabilityStrained
ValuationReview
TechnicalsWeak
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MARKET ACTION

QNST price & volume

Price trend, volume and key moving averages

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Decision Checklist4 Core Signals

What matters now

The signals most likely to change the investment case.

01

Earnings momentum

5/12 Beats

EPS beat 5 of last 12 quarters

02

Valuation risk

+1007% Peers

P/E is 1007% above peer median

03

Market leadership

RS 84 · Leader

High momentum (Outperforming 84% of market)

04

Weak Trend

Below 200DMA

Price < 200DMA

Next CatalystEstimated earnings · Nov 6

Market performance

Price History →

Trailing total returns as of 9/24/2026, which may include dividends or other distributions. Benchmark is S&P 500 (^GSPC).

YTD Return
QNST+8.52%
S&P 500 (^GSPC)+13.20%
1-Year Return
QNST-8.88%
S&P 500 (^GSPC)+15.98%
3-Year Return
QNST+71.30%
S&P 500 (^GSPC)+57.24%
5-Year Return
QNST-15.58%
S&P 500 (^GSPC)+55.67%
02

Test the fundamentals

Check whether operating performance supports the current valuation.

VALUATION & INTRINSIC VALUE

Valuation Scenarios

Valuation Analysis
Trailing P/EMedian
177.0x
Forward P/EExpansion
9.0x
EV/EBITDA0th %ile
23.8x
FCF YieldCash Flow
10.1%

Valuation vs 5-Year History

Multiple Range
Metric
Current
5Y Median
Historical Range
Percentile
P/E
177.0x
199.5x
50th· Fair
EV/EBITDA
23.8x
30.6x
0th· Low
Price/FCF
9.9x
25.8x
0th· Low
Current Multiple
5Y Median (50th %ile)

Intrinsic Value Scenarios

DCF Projection
Bear$7.37-51.8%
Base (Fair)$11.95-31.9%
Bull$13.74-10.1%
$7.37 Bear$11.95 Base$13.74 Bull
Current Market Price: $15.28
Trades at a 27.9% premium to Base DCF ($11.95)
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Growth & profitability

Annual revenue & EPS trend
Revenue
$1.09B+78.3% YoY
Net income
$5M+115.0% YoY
Free cash flow
$83M+1139.1% YoY
Operating margin
0.6%+5.1 pts YoY
ROIC (TTM)2.8%
Avg ROIC 5Y-
ROE (TTM)2%
Piotroski Score8 / 9
Financial Statements →
03

Monitor what changed

Recent results and news deserve attention only when they alter the forward view.

OPERATING RESULTS

Recent Earnings

Earnings History
EPS Beat Rate5/12 (42%)
Revenue Beat Rate11/12 (92%)
QuarterEPS (Act vs Est)Revenue (Act vs Est)
Q3 2026Latest
Aug 6, 2026
$0.50+13.2%
vs $0.44
$374M+3.9%
vs $360M
Q2 2026
May 7, 2026
$0.31-3.1%
vs $0.32
$346M+3.0%
vs $336M
Q1 2026
Feb 5, 2026
$0.24+26.3%
vs $0.19
$288M+4.6%
vs $275M
Q4 2025
Nov 6, 2025
$0.22+0.0%
vs $0.22
$286M+4.1%
vs $275M
Historical baseline: 12 quarters analyzedGAAP / Adjusted
MARKET COVERAGE

Latest News

5 Stories
Seeking Alpha·8h ago
QuinStreet: The Price Finally Compensates For The Risks (Rating Upgrade)

QuinStreet has transformed into a stronger data-driven customer-acquisition platform, with significant operational and financial improvements since 2023. Fiscal 2026 revenue reached $1.294 billion, up 18%, and adjusted EBITDA rose 38% to $112.5 million, with Q4 margins hitting 11.1%. Home Services revenue surged 47% to $405.4 million, partly driven by the HomeBuddy acquisition, while Financial Services grew 9%, led by auto insurance.

Zacks Investment Research·2d ago
Focus Past the Fed: Bet on 4 Stocks With Rising Cash Flows

Huron Consulting, Interface, QuinStreet and RCM Technologies stand out for rising cash flows and upward earnings estimate revisions.

Zacks Investment Research·Sep 15, 2026
Buy These 4 Stocks With Robust Net Profit Margins to Boost Returns

Let's take a look at four stocks, QNST, TPC, HURN and EDRY, with stellar net profit margins and rising EPS estimates that can help create a winning portfolio.

Zacks Investment Research·Sep 3, 2026
3 Stocks to Add to Your Portfolio After Recent Broker Rating Upgrades

Concentra Group, QuinStreet and Arrow Electronics pair broker rating upgrades with strong projected earnings growth, making them stocks to consider.

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04

Compare before deciding

Benchmark QNST against direct peers instead of judging its metrics in isolation.

Peers Comparison

Key metrics vs top competitors for QuinStreet, Inc. (QNST)

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CompanyPriceMarket CapP/E RatioRev Growth (1Y)Net MarginROEDiv Yield
QNST logoQNSTQuinStreet, Inc.Current
$15.28$877.77M189.3478.27%0.43%2.04%—
TREE logoTREELendingTree, Inc.
$26.05$363.48M2.4222.72%14.32%69.56%—
RAMP logoRAMPLiveRamp Holdings, Inc.
$37.55$2.28B16.699.03%18.71%16.16%—
MTCH logoMTCHMatch Group, Inc.
$41.71$9.73B17.530.22%20.17%——
EVER logoEVEREverQuote, Inc.
$19.55$691.55M7.4338.45%15.16%50.29%—
GOOG logoGOOGAlphabet Inc.
$347.41$4.2T32.1415.13%54.77%50.84%—

Compare QNST vs Peers

QuinStreet, Inc. (QNST) vs competitors — business, growth, and fundamentals comparison against the closest industry rivals.

Closest Rival

vs TREE

Most directly comparable listed peer for QNST.

Scale Benchmark

vs GOOG

Larger-name benchmark to compare QNST against a more recognizable public peer.

Peer Set

Compare Top 5

vs TREE, RAMP, MTCH, EVER

05

Keep researching

Verify the primary filings, follow material updates, and answer the remaining questions.

QNST SEC Filings & Documents

QuinStreet, Inc. (QNST) SEC filings — annual & quarterly reports (10-K, 10-Q)

8-K Announcements

6
Material company update

Aug 6, 2026·SEC

Material company update

May 7, 2026·SEC

Material company update

Feb 5, 2026·SEC

10-K Annual Reports

4
FY 2025

Aug 21, 2025·SEC

FY 2024

Aug 21, 2024·SEC

FY 2023

Aug 21, 2023·SEC

10-Q Quarterly Reports

6
FY 2026

May 8, 2026·SEC

FY 2026

Feb 6, 2026·SEC

FY 2025

Nov 7, 2025·SEC

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QNST Frequently Asked Questions

QuinStreet, Inc. (QNST) stock FAQ — growth, dividends, profitability & financials explained

Growth & Financials
What is QuinStreet, Inc.'s revenue?

QuinStreet, Inc. (QNST) reported $1.29B in revenue for fiscal year 2025. This represents a 574% increase from $192.0M in 2008.

How fast is QuinStreet, Inc. growing?

QuinStreet, Inc. (QNST) grew revenue by 78.3% over the past year. This is strong growth.

Is QNST profitable?

Yes, QuinStreet, Inc. (QNST) is profitable, generating $81.2M in net income for fiscal year 2025 (0.4% net margin).

Dividend & Returns
What is QNST's return on equity?

QuinStreet, Inc. (QNST) has a return on equity (ROE) of 2.0%. This is below average, suggesting room for improvement.

What is QuinStreet, Inc.'s free cash flow?

QuinStreet, Inc. (QNST) generated $127.5M in free cash flow for fiscal year 2025. Positive FCF indicates the company can fund dividends, buybacks, or reinvestment.

What if you invested $1,000 in QNST back in 2008?

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