QNSTCommunication Services · Advertising AgenciesThe 6 Wall Street analysts covering QuinStreet, Inc. hold a median 12-month price target of $23 — +47.1% from the last close. Ticker Nerd's systematic factor model, run across ~4,600 US stocks, ranks it 92 of 100 as at 14 Oct 2026 — among the strongest tenth. Here, the model and the Street point the same way.
Consensus tells you what everyone already believes. The model scores QuinStreet, 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 (96): The business earns solid, repeatable profits on what it owns.
Issuance (36): The company has been issuing shares or taking on financing, diluting existing holders.
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The bullish and bearish analyst opinions on QNST, 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.
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The green dot is the last close — the median target sits +47.1% from it.
| Date | Firm | Action | Rating | Target |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 8 Aug 2026 | Lake Street | Upgrade | Buy | — |
| 7 Aug 2026 | Lake Street | Upgrade | Buy | $21 |
| 6 Feb 2026 | Barrington Research | Maintains | Outperform | $24 |
| 6 Feb 2026 | Barrington Research | Maintains | Outperform | — |
| 7 Jan 2026 | B. Riley Securities | Maintains | Buy | — |
| 5 Jan 2026 | Barrington Research | Maintains | Outperform | — |
| 8 Aug 2025 | B. Riley Securities | Maintains | Buy | — |
| 8 Aug 2025 | Barrington Research | Maintains | Outperform | — |
| 8 Aug 2025 | Lake Street | Maintains | Hold | — |
| 8 May 2025 | Lake Street | Maintains | Hold | — |
| 8 May 2025 | Stephens & Co. | Reiterates | Overweight | — |
| 23 Apr 2025 | Barrington Research | Maintains | Outperform | — |
| 26 Mar 2025 | Barrington Research | Maintains | Outperform | — |
| 7 Feb 2025 | B. Riley Securities | Reiterates | Buy | — |
| 7 Feb 2025 | Barrington Research | Maintains | Outperform | — |
| 7 Feb 2025 | Lake Street | Maintains | Hold | — |
| 6 Dec 2024 | Barrington Research | Maintains | Outperform | — |
| 5 Nov 2024 | B. Riley Securities | Maintains | Buy | — |
| 5 Nov 2024 | Barrington Research | Maintains | Outperform | — |
| 5 Nov 2024 | Craig-Hallum | Maintains | Buy | — |
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. QNST appears on the weeks it earns a place.
Both lines are total return — dividends reinvested — so the comparison is honest on both sides.
Over the twelve months to 14 Oct 2026, QuinStreet, Inc. returned +8.6% against +17.5% for the S&P 500, dividends included.
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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.
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Higher than 1% of US dividend payers
Bars mark the percentile across the ~4,600 US stocks Ticker Nerd covers, among those reporting the figure.
The headline figures, each with its date. Every row carries its own link — cite it straight from here.
QuinStreet, Inc. has a market value of $901.3M and an enterprise value of $824.5M.
Revenue in the twelve months to 30 June 2026: $1.3B. The latest quarter grew 42.7% year on year.
Net income over the same four quarters: $81.2M, a 6.3% net margin.
Diluted earnings per share, trailing twelve months: $1.41.
Free cash flow in the twelve months to 30 June 2026: $117.0M, after $14.3M of capital spending.
QuinStreet, Inc. spent $31.4M on share buybacks in the twelve months to 30 June 2026.
Trailing P/E: 11.3×; forward P/E: 8.4× — the forward figure prices analyst consensus estimates, not reported earnings.
Forward dividend yield: 0.00%, paying out 0% of earnings.
QuinStreet, Inc. employs 1,074 people — $1.2M of revenue per employee.
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QuinStreet announced it will report fiscal first-quarter 2027 results after market close on November 4, 2026. Management will hold a conference call and webcast at 2:00 p.m. PT that day to discuss the results.
Why it matters — QNST watchers can note the scheduled date and time for the company’s quarterly results and management discussion.
Zacks Investment Research highlighted QuinStreet alongside Interface, Vince Holding and OptimumBank, citing rising cash flows and improving earnings estimates.
Why it matters — The item puts QNST in focus based on cash-flow trends and earnings estimate revisions.
QuinStreet is growing through acquisitions and AI-driven performance marketing optimization, with strong revenue growth expected in 2026. However, high client concentration and platform dependence present meaningful risks to the company's long-term durability.
Why it matters — A QNST watcher would note the balance between the company's AI-driven growth trajectory and the structural risks of client concentration and platform dependence highlighted in the outlook.
QuinStreet is experiencing robust revenue growth driven by recovering insurer marketing demand and rapid expansion in its home services segment. The article notes that the company's valuation premium over peers is partly justified by improved revenue diversification and strong liquidity, while client concentration and dependence on third-party platforms remain key risks.
Why it matters — A QNST watcher would care because the company's growing revenue diversification and strong liquidity are beginning to reduce its dependence on the insurance segment, even as client concentration risks persist.
QuinStreet has strengthened its data-driven customer-acquisition platform with improved operations and finances since 2023, reporting fiscal 2026 revenue of $1.294 billion (up 18%) and adjusted EBITDA of $112.5 million (up 38%). Home Services revenue surged 47% to $405.4 million partly due to the HomeBuddy acquisition, while Financial Services grew 9% led by auto insurance, prompting an upgrade as the price now compensates for the risks.
Why it matters — For QuinStreet watchers, the piece highlights meaningful revenue and profitability gains plus momentum in Home Services and Financial Services segments, with the article indicating the shares now better reflect these risks.
The 6 Wall Street analysts covering QuinStreet, Inc. have a median 12-month price target of $23, with estimates ranging from $21 to $24. These are third-party analyst estimates, not Ticker Nerd forecasts, and they are frequently wrong.
Of the 6 analysts covering QuinStreet, Inc., 6 rate it a Buy, 0 a Hold and 0 a Sell. Ticker Nerd's systematic factor model ranks QuinStreet, Inc. 92 out of 100 across roughly 4,600 US stocks as at 14 Oct 2026. None of this is personal advice — it does not consider your circumstances.
As at 14 Oct 2026, QuinStreet, Inc. ranks 92 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 (96 of 100).
No one can know that. What the data says: the median 12-month target from 6 analysts implies +47.1% from the last close, and Ticker Nerd's factor model ranks QuinStreet, Inc. 92 out of 100 as at 14 Oct 2026. Analyst targets are third-party estimates and frequently wrong; none of this is personal advice.
No analyst covering QuinStreet, Inc. publishes a 2030 price target — Wall Street targets run 12 to 18 months out. Sites quoting a 2030 price for QNST are extrapolating price history, which says nothing about the business. The furthest attributed numbers are the current analyst targets: $21 to $24 over the next 12 months.
QuinStreet, Inc. returned +8.6% over the 12 months to 14 Oct 2026, with dividends reinvested. Past performance does not indicate future returns.
QuinStreet, Inc. is a performance marketing and customer acquisition company that connects businesses with high-intent consumers through digital media and technology platforms.
The most recent item we track (Business Wire, 13 Oct 2026): "QuinStreet Sets Date to Announce Fiscal First Quarter 2027 Financial Results". QuinStreet announced it will report fiscal first-quarter 2027 results after market close on November 4, 2026. Management will hold a conference call and webcast at 2:00 p.m. PT that day to discuss the results.
QuinStreet, Inc. is a performance marketing and customer acquisition company that connects businesses with high-intent consumers through digital media and technology platforms. QuinStreet focuses on large, information-intensive markets, especially financial services and home services, where it delivers qualified clicks, leads, calls, applications, and other conversion-driven interactions. Its offerings include performance marketplaces, proprietary marketing technologies, and products such as the QuinStreet Rating Platform for insurance agents and CloudControlMedia, which supports performance marketing and agency services across sectors including financial services and education. The company works with clients in the United States and internationally, serving as a digital intermediary that helps brands reach consumers actively searching for products and services. Headquartered in Foster City, California, QuinStreet was founded in 1999.
CEO Mr. Douglas Valenti · 1,074 employees · United States · https://www.quinstreet.com
