MAXCommunication Services · Internet Content & InformationThe 7 Wall Street analysts covering MediaAlpha, Inc. hold a median 12-month price target of $16 — +21.5% from the last close. Ticker Nerd's systematic factor model, run across ~4,600 US stocks, ranks it 86 of 100 as at 15 Aug 2026 — inside the top quartile. Here, the model and the Street point the same way.
Consensus tells you what everyone already believes. The model scores MediaAlpha, Inc. on its factor families — the same systematic rank behind the Ticker Nerd portfolio.
Percentile across ~4,600 US stocks on Ticker Nerd’s systematic factor model. Higher is better. How the model is built and tested
Quality (100): The business earns solid, repeatable profits on what it owns.
Accruals (11): A large share of reported profit has not shown up as cash, or the balance sheet is expanding quickly — both tend to unwind.
Built and run by Aslam Ghouse, an ex-Goldman Sachs quant trader with fourteen years in markets.
The bullish and bearish analyst opinions on MAX, reported as data — targets and ratings, the market's view beside the model's.
Price targets and ratings are third-party analyst estimates, reported here as data. They are not Ticker Nerd forecasts, and they are frequently wrong.
The green dot is the last close — the median target sits +21.5% from it.
Of the 20 most recent actions, 4 moved their price target up and 0 moved it down.
| Date | Firm | Action | Rating | Target |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 5 Aug 2026 | RBC Capital | Maintains | Outperform | $11 → $15 |
| 30 July 2026 | Canaccord Genuity | Maintains | Buy | $15 → $17 |
| 30 July 2026 | Goldman Sachs | Maintains | Neutral | $10 → $14 |
| 8 July 2026 | Keefe, Bruyette & Woods | Maintains | Outperform | $15 → $17 |
| 8 July 2026 | Keefe, Bruyette & Woods | Maintains | Outperform | — |
| 23 June 2026 | TD Cowen | Maintains | Hold | — |
| 30 Apr 2026 | JP Morgan | Maintains | Overweight | — |
| 7 Apr 2026 | Keefe, Bruyette & Woods | Maintains | Outperform | — |
| 24 Feb 2026 | Goldman Sachs | Maintains | Neutral | — |
| 24 Feb 2026 | JP Morgan | Maintains | Overweight | — |
| 24 Feb 2026 | Keefe, Bruyette & Woods | Maintains | Outperform | — |
| 24 Feb 2026 | RBC Capital | Maintains | Outperform | — |
| 30 Oct 2025 | Canaccord Genuity | Maintains | Buy | — |
| 30 Oct 2025 | JP Morgan | Maintains | Overweight | — |
| 30 Oct 2025 | Keefe, Bruyette & Woods | Maintains | Outperform | — |
| 15 Oct 2025 | Goldman Sachs | Downgrade | Neutral | — |
| 5 Sept 2025 | Keefe, Bruyette & Woods | Maintains | Outperform | — |
| 7 May 2025 | RBC Capital | Maintains | Outperform | — |
| 1 May 2025 | JP Morgan | Maintains | Overweight | — |
| 22 Apr 2025 | JP Morgan | Maintains | Overweight | — |
Price targets and ratings are third-party analyst estimates, reported here as data. They are not Ticker Nerd forecasts, and they are frequently wrong.
Computed off the Friday close and sent before the US open.
Market Radar reports the week’s largest rank changes across roughly 4,600 US stocks, the factor behind each one, and where the market went. MAX appears on the weeks it earns a place.
Not the forecast itself — the direction analysts are revising it. Revision direction is one of the model's factor families.
A margin means little on its own. Each bar marks where the figure sits across the whole US universe we score.
Cheaper than 62% of US stocks
Cheaper than 78% of US stocks
Cheaper than 4% of US stocks
Cheaper than 41% of US stocks
Higher than 76% of US stocks
Higher than 64% of US stocks
Higher than 14% of US stocks
Higher than 57% of US stocks
Higher than 66% of US stocks
Higher than 15% of US stocks
Higher than 98% of US stocks
Bars mark the percentile across the ~4,600 US stocks Ticker Nerd covers, among those reporting the figure.
The nearest names by industry and size, scored by the same model — like for like.
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MediaAlpha, Inc. held its Q2 2026 earnings call, and the full transcript of the discussion was published by Seeking Alpha.
Why it matters — The transcript provides MediaAlpha investors and analysts with detailed management commentary on the company's second-quarter financial results and operational performance.
MediaAlpha reported record second-quarter 2026 results, with revenue, contribution and adjusted EBITDA increasing year-over-year as more property and casualty insurance carriers participated in its marketplace.
Why it matters — The broadening of carrier participation and record financial results signal growing adoption and usage of MediaAlpha's marketplace, which is a key driver of its business performance.
MediaAlpha, Inc. reported Q2 earnings of $0.65 per share, surpassing the Zacks Consensus Estimate of $0.21 per share and up from $0.17 per share in the same quarter last year.
Why it matters — The significant earnings beat compared to analyst expectations and year-ago results signals stronger-than-expected financial performance for MediaAlpha in the second quarter.
MediaAlpha reported second-quarter 2026 financial results, posting record revenue of $316.9 million (up 26%), net income of $41.8 million, and adjusted EBITDA of $29.3 million. The company also repurchased over $41 million in stock during the first half of 2026.
Why it matters — The results show MediaAlpha achieved record quarterly revenue with strong growth and profitability, while also returning significant capital to shareholders through stock repurchases.
The 7 Wall Street analysts covering MediaAlpha, Inc. have a median 12-month price target of $16, with estimates ranging from $11 to $19. These are third-party analyst estimates, not Ticker Nerd forecasts, and they are frequently wrong.
Of the 7 analysts covering MediaAlpha, Inc., 5 rate it a Buy, 2 a Hold and 0 a Sell. Ticker Nerd's systematic factor model ranks MediaAlpha, Inc. 86 out of 100 across roughly 4,600 US stocks as at 15 Aug 2026. None of this is personal advice — it does not consider your circumstances.
As at 15 Aug 2026, MediaAlpha, Inc. ranks 86 out of 100 on Ticker Nerd's systematic factor model — a percentile across roughly 4,600 US stocks, built from its factor families. Its strongest factor family is Quality (100 of 100).
No one can know that. What the data says: the median 12-month target from 7 analysts implies +21.5% from the last close, and Ticker Nerd's factor model ranks MediaAlpha, Inc. 86 out of 100 as at 15 Aug 2026. Analyst targets are third-party estimates and frequently wrong; none of this is personal advice.
No analyst covering MediaAlpha, Inc. publishes a 2030 price target — Wall Street targets run 12 to 18 months out. Sites quoting a 2030 price for MAX are extrapolating price history, which says nothing about the business. The furthest attributed numbers are the current analyst targets: $11 to $19 over the next 12 months.
MediaAlpha, Inc. returned +29.9% over the 12 months to 14 Aug 2026, with dividends reinvested. Past performance does not indicate future returns.
MediaAlpha, Inc. operates as a technology platform in the digital advertising industry.
The most recent item we track (Seeking Alpha, 30 July 2026): "MediaAlpha, Inc. (MAX) Q2 2026 Earnings Call Transcript". MediaAlpha, Inc. held its Q2 2026 earnings call, and the full transcript of the discussion was published by Seeking Alpha.
MediaAlpha, Inc. operates as a technology platform in the digital advertising industry. The company specializes in creating an efficient and transparent marketplace where advertisers and publishers can engage in programmatic buying and selling of targeted media. MediaAlpha focuses on vertical search marketplaces, primarily impacting sectors such as insurance, travel, and other consumer services, where precise targeting and audience reach are crucial for maximizing returns on advertising spends. The company's platform is designed to leverage data analytics and real-time bidding processes, optimizing the way advertisers connect with prospective customers. By facilitating these transactions with enhanced transparency and control, MediaAlpha plays a vital role in the digital advertising ecosystem, helping drive more tailored and effective ad campaigns.
CEO Mr. Steven M. Yi J.D. · 147 employees · United States · https://www.mediaalpha.com