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QNST Stock Forecast: QuinStreet, Inc. Price Predictions for 2026-2027

Last close, 24 Sept 2026
$14
+0.84% on the day

The 6 Wall Street analysts covering QuinStreet, Inc. hold a median 12-month price target of $23 — +59.7% from the last close. Ticker Nerd's systematic factor model, run across ~4,600 US stocks, ranks it 92 of 100 as at 23 Sept 2026 — among the strongest tenth. Here, the model and the Street point the same way.

Market cap
$817.2M
Ticker Nerd rank
92 / 100
Median analyst target
$23
Analysts covering
6
Revenue$373.9M+42.7% y/y
Operating income$19.1M
Net income$19.1M
Free cash flow$49.6M
Quarterly, 8 quarters to 30 June 2026 · latest quarter's figure shown
Total return, dividends reinvested
1W
−18.5%
1M
−29.7%
YTD
+0.2%
1Y
−11.7%
From 52W high
−34.6%
From 52W low
+36.4%
$11
$22
52-week range, adjusted closes · the dot is the last close
Ticker Nerd rank

QNST stock analysis: one number for the whole business

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.

Where the model ranks itAs at 23 Sept 2026
92 / 100

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
Value
94
Revisions
88
Volatility
87
Growth
71
Momentum
58
Size
47
Accruals
42
Issuance
36

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.

Built and run by Aslam Ghouse, an ex-Goldman Sachs quant trader with fourteen years in markets.

Wall Street

QNST stock forecast 2026-2027: analyst price targets & predictions

The bullish and bearish analyst opinions on QNST, reported as data — targets and ratings, the market's view beside the model's.

Share price and the analyst range, 12 monthsAdjusted close, US dollars
$10$15$20$25Oct 25Jan 26Apr 26Jul 26QNSTHigh $24Median $23Low $21

Price targets and ratings are third-party analyst estimates, reported here as data. They are not Ticker Nerd forecasts, and they are frequently wrong.

Data provided by Twelve Data

What Wall Street says6 analysts
6 Buy0 Hold0 Sell
Low $21Median $23High $24

The green dot is the last close — the median target sits +59.7% from it.

Recent analyst actionsNewest first
DateFirmActionRatingTarget
8 Aug 2026Lake StreetUpgradeBuy—
7 Aug 2026Lake StreetUpgradeBuy$21
6 Feb 2026Barrington ResearchMaintainsOutperform$24
6 Feb 2026Barrington ResearchMaintainsOutperform—
7 Jan 2026B. Riley SecuritiesMaintainsBuy—
5 Jan 2026Barrington ResearchMaintainsOutperform—
8 Aug 2025B. Riley SecuritiesMaintainsBuy—
8 Aug 2025Barrington ResearchMaintainsOutperform—
8 Aug 2025Lake StreetMaintainsHold—
8 May 2025Lake StreetMaintainsHold—
8 May 2025Stephens & Co.ReiteratesOverweight—
23 Apr 2025Barrington ResearchMaintainsOutperform—
26 Mar 2025Barrington ResearchMaintainsOutperform—
7 Feb 2025B. Riley SecuritiesReiteratesBuy—
7 Feb 2025Barrington ResearchMaintainsOutperform—
7 Feb 2025Lake StreetMaintainsHold—
6 Dec 2024Barrington ResearchMaintainsOutperform—
5 Nov 2024B. Riley SecuritiesMaintainsBuy—
5 Nov 2024Barrington ResearchMaintainsOutperform—
5 Nov 2024Craig-HallumMaintainsBuy—

Price targets and ratings are third-party analyst estimates, reported here as data. They are not Ticker Nerd forecasts, and they are frequently wrong.

Market Radar

This page is one stock. Monday covers all of them.

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.

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Performance

QNST vs the S&P 500

Both lines are total return — dividends reinvested — so the comparison is honest on both sides.

Over the twelve months to 24 Sept 2026, QuinStreet, Inc. returned −11.7% against +17.3% for the S&P 500, dividends included.

QNST vs S&P 500, last 12 monthsTotal return, rebased to 100
6080100120140Oct 25Jan 26Apr 26Jul 26QNSTS&P 500

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Data provided by Twelve Data

Estimates

QNST analyst estimate revisions

Not the forecast itself — the direction analysts are revising it. Revision direction is one of the model's factor families.

Which way the estimates are movingNext fiscal year
EPS revision, 90 days
+4.4%
Analysts raising
3
Analysts cutting
3
Fundamentals

QuinStreet, Inc. (QNST) financial data

A margin means little on its own. Each bar marks where the figure sits across the whole US universe we score.

Valuation
Trailing P/E
10.9×

Cheaper than 52% of US stocks

Price / sales
0.6×

Cheaper than 75% of US stocks

Price / book
2.5×

Cheaper than 32% of US stocks

EV / EBITDA
13.1×

Cheaper than 21% of US stocks

Growth & margins
Revenue growth (YoY)
42.7%

Higher than 84% of US stocks

Earnings growth (YoY)
496.1%

Higher than 95% of US stocks

Gross margin
13.3%

Higher than 13% of US stocks

Operating margin
5.1%

Higher than 55% of US stocks

Net margin
6.3%

Higher than 63% of US stocks

Returns & dividend
Return on equity
28.6%

Higher than 87% of US stocks

Return on assets
4.7%

Higher than 75% of US stocks

Dividend yield
—

Bars mark the percentile across the ~4,600 US stocks Ticker Nerd covers, among those reporting the figure.

Key statistics

QuinStreet, Inc. (QNST) statistics: revenue, profit & scale

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 $817.2M and an enterprise value of $764.5M.

  • 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.

  • Shares outstanding: 56.5M.

  • Trailing P/E: 10.9×; forward P/E: 7.6× — the forward figure prices analyst consensus estimates, not reported earnings.

  • QuinStreet, Inc. employs 1,074 people — $1.2M of revenue per employee.

Statement figures: company filings via Twelve Data, four quarters to 30 June 2026 · market figures as at 24 Sept 2026

Data provided by Twelve Data

Peers

QNST vs competitors

The nearest names by industry and size, scored by the same model — like for like.

Its peer group, ranked by the same modelAdvertising Agencies
CompanyMarket capTKN rank
QNSTQuinStreet, Inc.$817.2M
92
EVCEntravision Communications Corp.$716.9M
94
CCOClear Channel Outdoor Holdings, Inc.$1.2B
91
NEXNNexxen International Ltd.$480.9M
86
ADVAdvantage Solutions, Inc. (California)$439.4M
89
ZDZiff Davis, Inc.$1.9B
77
DVDoubleVerify Holdings, Inc.$2.1B
65

Look up any of the roughly 4,600 stocks we score.

The rank is the raw material. Whether the rules would actually own QuinStreet, Inc. — and when they’d sell — is the membership. See the Ticker Nerd 20 →

News

Latest QNST news & analysis

QuinStreet: Diversification Is Starting To Reduce Insurance Dependence

Seeking Alpha · 24 Sept 2026positive

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: The Price Finally Compensates For The Risks (Rating Upgrade)

Seeking Alpha · 23 Sept 2026positive

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.

Focus Past the Fed: Bet on 4 Stocks With Rising Cash Flows

Zacks Investment Research · 21 Sept 2026positive

Zacks Investment Research highlights QuinStreet alongside Huron Consulting, Interface and RCM Technologies as stocks standing out for rising cash flows and upward earnings estimate revisions, positioned to benefit beyond Federal Reserve policies.

Why it matters — QNST watchers would note that QuinStreet is being recognized for strong cash flow generation and improving earnings expectations, which may signal healthy underlying fundamentals.

Buy These 4 Stocks With Robust Net Profit Margins to Boost Returns

Zacks Investment Research · 15 Sept 2026positive

Zacks Investment Research highlighted QNST as one of four stocks with robust net profit margins and rising EPS estimates. The piece suggests these traits could help build a winning portfolio.

Why it matters — A QNST watcher would note that the stock is being recognized for strong profitability and improving earnings expectations, which are positive fundamental signals.

3 Stocks to Add to Your Portfolio After Recent Broker Rating Upgrades

Zacks Investment Research · 3 Sept 2026positive

Zacks Investment Research highlighted QuinStreet among three stocks that received recent broker rating upgrades and are projected to see strong earnings growth. The article suggests these stocks are ones to consider following the upgrades.

Why it matters — A broker rating upgrade for QuinStreet, paired with projected earnings growth, signals improving analyst sentiment that QNST watchers would find relevant.

FAQ

Frequently asked questions about QNST stock

What is the QNST stock price forecast for 2026-2027?

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.

Is QNST stock a buy right now?

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 23 Sept 2026. None of this is personal advice — it does not consider your circumstances.

How does Ticker Nerd's model rank QNST?

As at 23 Sept 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).

Will QNST stock go up?

No one can know that. What the data says: the median 12-month target from 6 analysts implies +59.7% from the last close, and Ticker Nerd's factor model ranks QuinStreet, Inc. 92 out of 100 as at 23 Sept 2026. Analyst targets are third-party estimates and frequently wrong; none of this is personal advice.

What is the QNST stock forecast for 2030?

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.

How has QNST stock performed over the past year?

QuinStreet, Inc. returned -11.7% over the 12 months to 24 Sept 2026, with dividends reinvested. Past performance does not indicate future returns.

What does QuinStreet, Inc. do?

QuinStreet, Inc. is a performance marketing and customer acquisition company that connects businesses with high-intent consumers through digital media and technology platforms.

What is the latest news on QNST?

The most recent item we track (Seeking Alpha, 24 Sept 2026): "QuinStreet: Diversification Is Starting To Reduce Insurance Dependence". 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.

Company

About QuinStreet, Inc.

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