QuinStreet, Inc. (QNST) Earnings History
Earnings Pressure18 years of earnings data (2008–2025) · 5-year EPS trend is negative
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QuinStreet, Inc. (QNST) Earnings Overview
As of September 25, 2026, QuinStreet, Inc. (QNST) reported trailing twelve-month net income of $81M, reflecting +114.2% year-over-year growth. The company earned $1.40 per diluted share over the past four quarters, with a net profit margin of 0.4%.
Looking at the long-term picture, QNST's 5-year EPS compound annual growth rate (CAGR) stands at -25.0%, signaling declining earnings. The company achieved its highest annual net income of $62M in fiscal 2019.
QuinStreet, Inc. maintains positive profitability with a gross margin of 10.1%, operating margin of 0.6%, and net margin of 0.4%. The company continues to generate positive earnings from operations. View revenue history →
Compared to peers including TREE ($182M net income, 13.5% margin), RAMP ($156M net income, 18.0% margin), MTCH ($708M net income, 17.6% margin), QNST has room to improve margins relative to the peer group. Compare QNST vs TREE →
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QNST Historical Earnings Data (2008–2025)
18 years| Fiscal Year | Net Income | YoY % | Operating Income | EPS (Diluted) | Net Margin | Op. Margin |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 2025 | $5M | +115.0% | $6M | $0.08 | 0.4% | 0.6% |
| 2024 | -$31M | +54.5% | -$28M | $-0.57 | -5.1% | -4.6% |
| 2023 | -$69M | -1212.2% | -$21M | $-1.28 | -11.9% | -3.6% |
| 2022 | -$5M | -122.3% | -$5M | $-0.10 | -0.9% | -0.8% |
| 2021 | $24M | +30.1% | $14M | $0.43 | 4.1% | 2.4% |
| 2020 | $18M | -71.0% | $6M | $0.34 | 3.7% | 1.3% |
| 2019 | $62M | +292.2% | $11M | $1.18 | 13.7% | 2.4% |
| 2018 | $16M | +230.5% | $16M | $0.32 | 3.9% | 3.9% |
| 2017 | -$12M | +31.9% | -$11M | $-0.27 | -4.1% | -3.6% |
| 2016 | -$18M | +10.4% | -$17M | $-0.40 | -6.0% | -5.8% |
| 2015 | -$20M | +62.7% | -$19M | $-0.45 | -7.1% | -6.8% |
| 2014 | -$54M | +20.3% | -$14M | $-1.23 | -19.0% | -4.8% |
| 2013 | -$67M | -618.2% | -$89M | $-1.57 | -22.1% | -29.1% |
| 2012 | $13M | -52.2% | $29M | $0.28 | 3.5% | 7.7% |
| 2011 | $27M | +32.2% | $49M | $0.55 | 6.8% | 12.2% |
| 2010 | $21M | +19.2% | $39M | $0.72 | 6.1% | 11.7% |
| 2009 | $17M | +34.3% | $35M | $1.15 | 6.6% | 13.3% |
| 2008 | $13M | - | $21M | $0.84 | 6.7% | 11.1% |
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QNST — Frequently Asked Questions
Quick answers to the most common questions about buying QNST stock.
What is QNST earnings per share (EPS)?
QNST trailing twelve-month (TTM) diluted EPS is $1.40, reflecting +114.2% year-over-year growth. The 5-year EPS CAGR is -25.0%. Complete EPS history from 2008 to 2025 is available in the table on this page.
What is QuinStreet, Inc.'s net income?
QuinStreet, Inc. (QNST) trailing twelve-month net income is $81M as of 2025. Earnings grew +114.2% year-over-year.
Is QNST profitable?
Yes, QNST is profitable with a TTM net income of $81M and a net profit margin of +0.4%.
What is QNST's earnings growth rate?
QNST compound annual EPS growth rates (CAGR): 1-Year: N/A, 3-Year: N/A, 5-Year: -25.0%, 10-Year: N/A. These figures measure the annualised rate of diluted EPS growth over each period, based on data from 2008 to 2025.
What are QNST's profit margins?
QuinStreet, Inc. net profit margin is +0.4%, operating margin is +0.6%, and gross margin is +10.1%. Below-average margins reflect competitive or cost pressures. Return on Equity is +2.0%.
Is QNST growing earnings?
Yes, QNST earnings are accelerating — EPS growth of +114.2% exceeds the 5-year CAGR of -25.0%. TTM net income reached $81M. Earnings momentum is strengthening.
What was QNST's best earnings year?
QuinStreet, Inc.'s highest annual net income on record is $62M, achieved in fiscal year 2019. Earnings history on this page spans 2008 to 2025 and includes all annual and quarterly figures.
What were QNST's earnings last quarter?
QNST's most recent reported quarter was Q4 2026. Net income was $19M with diluted EPS of $0.32. For a full breakdown of all quarters, see the quarterly earnings table on this page.