Should I buy or sell QuinStreet stock right now?

5 Wall Street research analysts have issued "buy," "hold," and "sell" ratings for QuinStreet in the last twelve months. There are currently 2 hold ratings and 3 buy ratings for the stock. The consensus among Wall Street research analysts is that investors should "moderate buy" QNST shares. View QNST analyst ratings or view top-rated stocks .

What is QuinStreet's stock price target for 2024?

5 brokers have issued 1 year target prices for QuinStreet's stock. Their QNST share price targets range from $10.00 to $19.00. On average, they predict the company's stock price to reach $16.00 in the next twelve months. This suggests a possible upside of 26.9% from the stock's current price. View analysts price targets for QNST or view top-rated stocks among Wall Street analysts .

How have QNST shares performed in 2023?

QuinStreet's stock was trading at $14.35 at the beginning of 2023. Since then, QNST stock has decreased by 12.1% and is now trading at $12.61. View the best growth stocks for 2023 here .

When is QuinStreet's next earnings date?

The company is scheduled to release its next quarterly earnings announcement on Wednesday, February 14th 2024. View our QNST earnings forecast .

How were QuinStreet's earnings last quarter?

QuinStreet, Inc. (NASDAQ:QNST) posted its earnings results on Wednesday, November, 1st. The technology company reported ($0.19) EPS for the quarter, missing analysts' consensus estimates of ($0.13) by $0.06. The technology company had revenue of $123.92 million for the quarter, compared to analyst estimates of $123.72 million. QuinStreet had a negative trailing twelve-month return on equity of 29.48% and a negative net margin of 13.35%.

What ETFs hold QuinStreet's stock?

ETFs with the largest weight of QuinStreet (NASDAQ:QNST) stock in their portfolio include Invesco S&P SmallCap Utilities & Communication Services ETF (PSCU) . SPDR S&P Internet ETF (XWEB) .

What is Doug Valenti's approval rating as QuinStreet's CEO?

190 employees have rated QuinStreet Chief Executive Officer Doug Valenti on Glassdoor.com . Doug Valenti has an approval rating of 73% among the company's employees.

What other stocks do shareholders of QuinStreet own?

Based on aggregate information from My MarketBeat watchlists, some companies that other QuinStreet investors own include Advanced Micro Devices (AMD) , NVIDIA (NVDA) , Micron Technology (MU) , Intel (INTC) , Block (SQ) , PayPal (PYPL) , Tesla (TSLA) , Salesforce (CRM) , Walt Disney (DIS) and Snap (SNAP) .

Who are QuinStreet's major shareholders?

QuinStreet's stock is owned by a variety of retail and institutional investors. Top institutional investors include Private Capital Management LLC (8.14%), NewEdge Wealth LLC (5.05%), William Blair Investment Management LLC (4.00%), FMR LLC (3.32%), Impax Asset Management Group plc (2.39%) and Blair William & Co. IL (1.63%). Insiders that own company stock include Andrew T Sheehan, David J Pauldine, Douglas Valenti , Gregory Wong , Hillary B Smith, James R Simons and Robin Josephs . View institutional ownership trends .

How do I buy shares of QuinStreet?

Shares of QNST stock can be purchased through any online brokerage account. Popular online brokerages with access to the U.S. stock market include WeBull , Vanguard Brokerage Services, TD Ameritrade, E*TRADE, Robinhood, Fidelity, and Charles Schwab. Compare Top Brokerages Here .

Does QuinStreet have any subsidiaries?

The following companies are subsidiares of QuinStreet: AmOne, Amone Corp., CCM, CarInsurance.com Inc., CardRatings, Cloudcontrolmedia LLC, FC Ecosystem LLC, HSH, ITBE, Insurance.com, Insure.com, MBT, Mbtmedia LLC, Modernize, Modernize Inc., ReliableRemodeler, Smartia, and SureHits. Read More

QuinStreet Stock Price, News & Analysis (NASDAQ:QNST)

$12.61

+0.12 (+0.96%)

(As of 12/1/2023 08:55 PM ET)

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Today's Range: $12.00
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$12.67
50-Day Range: $8.71
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$12.61
52-Week Range: $6.79
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$18.18

Volume: 328,300 shs
Average Volume: 442,435 shs
Market Capitalization: $688.51 million

P/E Ratio: N/A
Dividend Yield: N/A
Price Target: $16.00

QuinStreet MarketRank™ Stock Analysis

Analyst Rating: Moderate Buy
2.60 Rating Score
Upside/Downside: 26.9% Upside
$16.00 Price Target
Short Interest: Bearish
6.69% of Float Sold Short
Dividend Strength: N/A
Sustainability: N/A
News Sentiment: 0.91
Based on 8 Articles This Week
Insider Trading: Selling Shares
$572,000 Sold Last Quarter
Proj. Earnings Growth: Growing
From ($0.29) to $0.14 Per Share

Overall MarketRank^™

MarketRank is calculated as an average of available category scores, with extra weight given to analysis and valuation.

2.08 out of 5 stars

Computer And Technology Sector

313th out of 597 stocks

Business Services, Not Elsewhere Classified Industry

53rd out of 84 stocks

3.3

Analyst's Opinion

Consensus Rating
QuinStreet has received a consensus rating of Moderate Buy. The company's average rating score is 2.60, and is based on 3 buy ratings, 2 hold ratings, and no sell ratings.
Price Target Upside/Downside
According to analysts' consensus price target of $16.00, QuinStreet has a forecasted upside of 26.9% from its current price of $12.61.
Amount of Analyst Coverage
QuinStreet has only been the subject of 2 research reports in the past 90 days.

1.0

Short Interest

Percentage of Shares Shorted
6.69% of the float of QuinStreet has been sold short.
Short Interest Ratio / Days to Cover
QuinStreet has a short interest ratio ("days to cover") of 8.
Change versus previous month
Short interest in QuinStreet has recently increased by 9.63%, indicating that investor sentiment is decreasing significantly.

0.0

Dividend Strength

Dividend Yield
QuinStreet does not currently pay a dividend.
Dividend Growth
QuinStreet does not have a long track record of dividend growth.

N/A

Sustainability and ESG

Overall ESG (Environmental, Social, and Governance) Score
There is no current Upright™ data available for QNST.

3.3

News and Social Media Coverage

News Sentiment
QuinStreet has a news sentiment score of 0.91. This score is calculated as an average of sentiment of articles about the company over the last seven days and ranges from 2 (good news) to -2 (bad news). This is a higher news sentiment than the 0.59 average news sentiment score of Computer and Technology companies.
News Coverage This Week
MarketBeat has tracked 8 news articles for QuinStreet this week, compared to 2 articles on an average week.
MarketBeat Follows
5 people have added QuinStreet to their MarketBeat watchlist in the last 30 days. This is an increase of 400% compared to the previous 30 days.

3.3

Company Ownership

Insider Buying vs. Insider Selling
In the past three months, QuinStreet insiders have sold 708.19% more of their company's stock than they have bought. Specifically, they have bought $70,775.00 in company stock and sold $572,000.00 in company stock.
Percentage Held by Insiders
Only 5.30% of the stock of QuinStreet is held by insiders.
Percentage Held by Institutions
89.78% of the stock of QuinStreet is held by institutions. High institutional ownership can be a signal of strong market trust in this company.

0.6

Earnings and Valuation

Earnings Growth
Earnings for QuinStreet are expected to grow in the coming year, from ($0.29) to $0.14 per share.
Price to Earnings Ratio vs. the Market
The P/E ratio of QuinStreet is -9.14, which means that its earnings are negative and its P/E ratio cannot be compared to companies with positive earnings.
Price to Earnings Ratio vs. Sector
The P/E ratio of QuinStreet is -9.14, which means that its earnings are negative and its P/E ratio cannot be compared to companies with positive earnings.
Price to Book Value per Share Ratio
QuinStreet has a P/B Ratio of 3.10. P/B Ratios above 3 indicate that a company could be overvalued with respect to its assets and liabilities.

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About QuinStreet Stock (NASDAQ:QNST)

QuinStreet, Inc., an online performance marketing company, provides customer acquisition services for its clients in the United States and internationally. The company offers online marketing services, such as qualified clicks, leads, calls, applications, and customers through its websites or third-party publishers. It serves financial and home services industries. The company was incorporated in 1999 and is headquartered in Foster City, California.

QNST Stock Price History

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QNST Stock News Headlines

December 1, 2023 | msn.com

B. Riley Securities Upgrades QuinStreet (QNST)

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QuinStreet (NASDAQ:QNST) Upgraded to Buy by B. Riley

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November 30, 2023 | americanbankingnews.com

QuinStreet (NASDAQ:QNST) Raised to Sell at StockNews.com

November 27, 2023 | msn.com

QuinStreet (QNST) Price Target Increased by 21.63% to 12.28

November 27, 2023 | finance.yahoo.com

QuinStreet (NASDAQ:QNST) investors are sitting on a loss of 36% if they invested three years ago

November 22, 2023 | finance.yahoo.com

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QuinStreet to Participate at Stephens Annual Investment Conference

November 5, 2023 | finance.yahoo.com

Several Insiders Invested In QuinStreet Flagging Positive News

November 2, 2023 | finance.yahoo.com

QuinStreet, Inc. (NASDAQ:QNST) Q1 2024 Earnings Call Transcript

November 2, 2023 | finance.yahoo.com

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November 1, 2023 | finance.yahoo.com

QuinStreet Reports Results for First Quarter Fiscal 2024

November 1, 2023 | finance.yahoo.com

QuinStreet Inc (QNST) Reports Q1 Fiscal 2024 Earnings: Revenue Down 14% YoY

October 31, 2023 | markets.businessinsider.com

QuinStreet earnings preview: what Wall Street is expecting

October 26, 2023 | finance.yahoo.com

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October 21, 2023 | finance.yahoo.com

Here's Why Shareholders Should Examine QuinStreet, Inc.'s (NASDAQ:QNST) CEO Compensation Package More Closely

October 18, 2023 | businesswire.com

QuinStreet Sets Date to Announce First Quarter Fiscal Year 2024 Results

September 18, 2023 | finance.yahoo.com

Is QuinStreet, Inc. (NASDAQ:QNST) Trading At A 33% Discount?

September 14, 2023 | finance.yahoo.com

Insider Buying: CEO Douglas Valenti Acquires 2,500 Shares of QuinStreet Inc

September 11, 2023 | finance.yahoo.com

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September 11, 2023 | finance.yahoo.com

QuinStreet to Participate at Lake Street Best Ideas Growth Conference

September 1, 2023 | finance.yahoo.com

Is Now The Time To Look At Buying QuinStreet, Inc. (NASDAQ:QNST)?

August 18, 2023 | finance.yahoo.com

CardRatings.com Advises on How to Play It Smart When Back-to-School Shopping

August 17, 2023 | finance.yahoo.com

QuinStreet to Participate at 14th Annual Midwest IDEAS Investor Conference

August 15, 2023 | finance.yahoo.com

Private Capital's Q2 2023 13F Filing: Key Trades and Portfolio Overview

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Company Calendar

Last Earnings: 11/01/2023
Today: 12/03/2023
Next Earnings (Estimated): 2/14/2024
Fiscal Year End: 6/30/2024

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Industry, Sector and Symbol

Stock Exchange: NASDAQ
Industry: Business services, not elsewhere classified
Sub-Industry: Internet Software & Services
Sector: Computer and Technology
Current Symbol: NASDAQ:QNST
CUSIP: 74874Q10
CIK: 1117297
Web: www.quinstreet.com
Phone: (650) 578-7632
Fax: 650-350-1423
Employees: 937
Year Founded: 1999

Price Target and Rating

Average Stock Price Target: $16.00
High Stock Price Target: $19.00
Low Stock Price Target: $10.00
Potential Upside/Downside: +26.9%
Consensus Rating: Moderate Buy
Rating Score (0-4): 2.60
Research Coverage: 5 Analysts

Profitability

EPS (Most Recent Fiscal Year): ($1.38)
Trailing P/E Ratio: N/A
Forward P/E Ratio: N/A
P/E Growth: N/A
Net Income: $-68,870,000.00
Net Margins: -13.35%
Pretax Margin: -4.64%
Return on Equity: -29.48%
Return on Assets: -20.49%

Debt

Debt-to-Equity Ratio: N/A
Current Ratio: 1.59
Quick Ratio: 1.59

Sales & Book Value

Annual Sales: $560.95 million
Price / Sales: 1.23
Cash Flow: N/A
Price / Cash Flow: N/A
Book Value: $4.07 per share
Price / Book: 3.10

Miscellaneous

Outstanding Shares: 54,600,000
Free Float: 51,706,000
Market Cap: $688.51 million
Optionable: Optionable
Beta: 1.03

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Key Executives

Mr. Douglas Valenti (Age 63)
Chairman, President & CEO
Comp: $738.89k
Mr. Gregory Wong (Age 50)
Chief Financial Officer
Comp: $589.5k
Mr. Timothy J. Stevens J.D. (Age 56)
Executive VP of Strategic Initiatives & Business Development and COO
Comp: $548.4k
Ms. Nina Bhanap (Age 50)
CTO and President of Product & Technology
Comp: $687.5k
Mr. Martin J. Collins (Age 59)
Chief Legal & Privacy Officer
Comp: $515k
Mr. Hayden Blair
Senior Manager of Finance & Investor Relations
Ms. Ashley Heller
Chief People Officer
Mr. Peter Brooks (Age 50)
Senior Vice President
Comp: $317.76k
Mr. Jeremy Crisp
Senior Vice President of Search Engine Marketing
Mr. Stephen Chen (Age 37)
Senior Vice President
Comp: $300.11k

Key Competitors

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Insiders & Institutions

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QNST Stock Analysis - Frequently Asked Questions

Should I buy or sell QuinStreet stock right now?: 5 Wall Street research analysts have issued "buy," "hold," and "sell" ratings for QuinStreet in the last twelve months. There are currently 2 hold ratings and 3 buy ratings for the stock. The consensus among Wall Street research analysts is that investors should "moderate buy" QNST shares.
View QNST analyst ratings or view top-rated stocks.
What is QuinStreet's stock price target for 2024?: 5 brokers have issued 1 year target prices for QuinStreet's stock. Their QNST share price targets range from $10.00 to $19.00. On average, they predict the company's stock price to reach $16.00 in the next twelve months. This suggests a possible upside of 26.9% from the stock's current price.
View analysts price targets for QNST or view top-rated stocks among Wall Street analysts.
How have QNST shares performed in 2023?: QuinStreet's stock was trading at $14.35 at the beginning of 2023. Since then, QNST stock has decreased by 12.1% and is now trading at $12.61.
View the best growth stocks for 2023 here.
When is QuinStreet's next earnings date?: The company is scheduled to release its next quarterly earnings announcement on Wednesday, February 14th 2024.
View our QNST earnings forecast.
How were QuinStreet's earnings last quarter?: QuinStreet, Inc. (NASDAQ:QNST) posted its earnings results on Wednesday, November, 1st. The technology company reported ($0.19) EPS for the quarter, missing analysts' consensus estimates of ($0.13) by $0.06. The technology company had revenue of $123.92 million for the quarter, compared to analyst estimates of $123.72 million. QuinStreet had a negative trailing twelve-month return on equity of 29.48% and a negative net margin of 13.35%.
What ETFs hold QuinStreet's stock?: ETFs with the largest weight of QuinStreet (NASDAQ:QNST) stock in their portfolio include Invesco S&P SmallCap Utilities & Communication Services ETF (PSCU).SPDR S&P Internet ETF (XWEB).

What is Doug Valenti's approval rating as QuinStreet's CEO?: 190 employees have rated QuinStreet Chief Executive Officer Doug Valenti on Glassdoor.com. Doug Valenti has an approval rating of 73% among the company's employees.
What other stocks do shareholders of QuinStreet own?: Based on aggregate information from My MarketBeat watchlists, some companies that other QuinStreet investors own include Advanced Micro Devices (AMD), NVIDIA (NVDA), Micron Technology (MU), Intel (INTC), Block (SQ), PayPal (PYPL), Tesla (TSLA), Salesforce (CRM), Walt Disney (DIS) and Snap (SNAP).
Who are QuinStreet's major shareholders?: QuinStreet's stock is owned by a variety of retail and institutional investors. Top institutional investors include Private Capital Management LLC (8.14%), NewEdge Wealth LLC (5.05%), William Blair Investment Management LLC (4.00%), FMR LLC (3.32%), Impax Asset Management Group plc (2.39%) and Blair William & Co. IL (1.63%). Insiders that own company stock include Andrew T Sheehan, David J Pauldine, Douglas Valenti, Gregory Wong, Hillary B Smith, James R Simons and Robin Josephs.
View institutional ownership trends.
How do I buy shares of QuinStreet?: Shares of QNST stock can be purchased through any online brokerage account. Popular online brokerages with access to the U.S. stock market include WeBull, Vanguard Brokerage Services, TD Ameritrade, E*TRADE, Robinhood, Fidelity, and Charles Schwab.
Compare Top Brokerages Here.
Does QuinStreet have any subsidiaries?: The following companies are subsidiares of QuinStreet: AmOne, Amone Corp., CCM, CarInsurance.com Inc., CardRatings, Cloudcontrolmedia LLC, FC Ecosystem LLC, HSH, ITBE, Insurance.com, Insure.com, MBT, Mbtmedia LLC, Modernize, Modernize Inc., ReliableRemodeler, Smartia, and SureHits.
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