QNST

NEUTRAL

$12.75 Live

QuinStreet, Inc. · NASDAQ

Target $19.0 (+49.0%)

$10.29 52W Range $19.29

QNST QuinStreet, Inc. - Fundamental Analysis

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QNST Stock | Fundamental Analysis & Investment Insights

NASDAQ • Communication Services • Advertising Agencies

Current Price Live

$12.75

Analyst Target

$19.0

+49.0% Upside

52W High

$19.29

52W Low

$10.29

Overview AI Snowflake Price Valuation Profitability Growth Health Statements Peers Insiders SEC Filings

At a glance

Key valuation, profitability, growth, and risk metrics.

Updated Apr 18, 2026

Market cap

$726.67M

P/E

11.92

ROE

24.1%

Profit margin

5.6%

Debt/Equity

0.03

Dividend yield

N/A

AI Analysis

AI-powered fundamental assessment

Confidence

85%

QNST demonstrates strong financial health with a Piotroski F-Score of 7/9 and an exceptionally low Debt/Equity ratio of 0.03. While the current price of $12.75 trades at a premium to the Graham Number ($11.15) and the growth-based Intrinsic Value ($7.49), the company maintains a low Forward P/E of 7.98 and a strong ROE of 24.05%. The primary conflict lies between impressive earnings consistency (3/4 recent beats) and stagnant top-line revenue growth of only 1.90%. Consequently, the stock presents as a fundamentally sound value play that currently lacks a technical or growth-driven catalyst for a breakout.

Key Strengths

Strong financial health (Piotroski F-Score 7/9)

Negligible leverage with Debt/Equity at 0.03

High Return on Equity (ROE) of 24.05%

Consistent track record of beating earnings estimates

Attractive valuation relative to earnings (Forward P/E 7.98)

Key Risks

Stagnant revenue growth (1.90% YoY)

Extremely thin operating margins (1.41%)

Strongly bearish technical trend (0/100)

Current price exceeds deterministic fair value estimates

Lack of insider buying activity

AI Fair Value Estimate

Based on comprehensive analysis

$12.5

-2.0% below current price

Performance Snowflake

Multi-dimensional analysis across 5 key categories

Overall

Moderate

Value

Future

Past

Health

Dividend

AI Verdict

Stable Value

Key drivers: Low debt, Strong ROE, Poor revenue growth, Bearish price action

Confidence

90%

Value

65/100

Trades slightly above defensive fair value but remains cheap relative to earnings.

Positives

Low P/E (11.92)
Low P/S (0.66)

Watchpoints

Price > Graham Number
Price > Intrinsic Value

Future

45/100

Earnings growth is driven by efficiency rather than expansion.

Positives

Strong EPS growth (20% YoY)
Positive analyst target ($19.00)

Watchpoints

Flat revenue growth (1.90%)
Low operating margins

Past

30/100

Long-term price performance is significantly negative.

Positives

Consistent earnings surprises

Watchpoints

5Y Change -36%
1Y Change -20.7%

Health

95/100

Balance sheet is exceptionally clean with very low insolvency risk.

Positives

Piotroski 7/9
Debt/Equity 0.03
Current Ratio 1.51

Watchpoints

No urgent risks highlighted.

Dividend

0/100

Non-dividend paying stock.

Positives

No standout positives identified.

Watchpoints

No dividend paid

Stock Price & Analyst Targets

Real-time price movements and analyst price targets

Current Price

$12.75

Analyst Target

$19.0

Upside/Downside

+49.0%

Multi-Horizon Performance vs Peers

Price momentum across 5Y → 1W horizons for QNST and closest competitors.

Updated 2026-04-17

Company	5Y	3Y	1Y	6M	1M	1W
QNST QuinStreet, Inc. Primary	-36.0%	+0.4%	-20.7%	-10.2%	+6.7%	+6.4%
ANGX Angel Studios, Inc. Peer	-66.8%	-66.8%	-66.8%	-66.8%	-14.3%	+2.1%
NRDS NerdWallet, Inc. Peer	-61.9%	-23.6%	+29.8%	+1.3%	+6.9%	+3.0%
AMC AMC Entertainment Holdings, Inc. Peer	-96.5%	-97.2%	-54.2%	-52.0%	-7.1%	-3.1%
GOGO Gogo Inc. Peer	-55.9%	-68.0%	-40.0%	-49.1%	-0.7%	+11.7%

QNS

QuinStreet, Inc.

Primary

-36.0%

+0.4%

-20.7%

-10.2%

+6.7%

+6.4%

ANG

Angel Studios, Inc.

Peer

-66.8%

-14.3%

+2.1%

NRD

NerdWallet, Inc.

Peer

-61.9%

-23.6%

+29.8%

+1.3%

+6.9%

+3.0%

AMC

AMC Entertainment Holdings, Inc.

Peer

-96.5%

-97.2%

-54.2%

-52.0%

-7.1%

-3.1%

GOG

Gogo Inc.

Peer

-55.9%

-68.0%

-40.0%

-49.1%

-0.7%

+11.7%

Positive values indicate cumulative gains over the specified period. Comparables pulled from the same sector to highlight whether momentum is stock-specific or industry-wide.

Historical Performance Trends

Long-term financial metrics and growth patterns

Revenue & Net Income

Profit & Operating Margins

Return on Equity (ROE)

Quarterly Revenue Growth

Historical data shows last 12 quarters (3 years)

Valuation Metrics

Key valuation ratios and pricing indicators

11.92

7.98

1.13

2.47

0.66

0.57

18.34

$726.67M

Profitability

Profit margins and return metrics

Profit Margin 5.64%

Operating Margin 1.41%

Gross Margin 9.98%

ROE 24.05%

ROA 3.26%

Growth

Revenue and earnings growth rates

Revenue Growth +1.9%

Earnings Growth N/A

Q/Q Revenue Growth +1.86%

Q/Q Earnings Growth N/A

Financial Health

Balance sheet strength and liquidity metrics

Debt/Equity

0.03

Low debt

Current Ratio

1.51

Good

Quick Ratio

1.46

Good

Cash/Share

$1.88

Financial Statement Flow

Interactive flow visualization showing how money moves through the company Q4 2025

Revenue

$0.3B

Gross Margin

9.6%

Op. Margin

0.4%

Net Margin

17.4%

Total Assets

$0.5B

Liabilities

$0.2B

Equity

$0.3B

Debt/Equity

0.67x

Operating CF

$0.0B

CapEx

$-0.0B

Free Cash Flow

$0.0B

FCF Yield

84%

Quarterly Earnings History

EPS performance vs analyst estimates

2026-05-06

$N/A

2026-02-05

$0.24

+21.2% surprise

2025-11-06

$0.22

+3.8% surprise

2025-08-07

$0.25

+1.6% surprise

Communication Services Sector Comparison

Comparing QNST against 127 companies in the Communication Services sector (13 bullish, 37 neutral, 77 bearish)

P/E Ratio

11.92

This Stock

55.24

Sector Avg

-78.4% (Discount)

Return on Equity (ROE)

24.05%

This Stock

-18.9%

Sector Avg

-227.3% (Below Avg)

Profit Margin

5.64%

This Stock

0.09%

Sector Avg

+6361.6% (Superior)

Debt to Equity

0.03

This Stock

1.25

Sector Avg

-97.5% (Less Debt)

Revenue Growth

1.9%

This Stock

818.59%

Sector Avg

-99.8% (Slower)

Current Ratio

1.51

This Stock

2.48

Sector Avg

-39.1% (Weaker)

Similar Companies

Peer comparison within the same industry

Company	AI Rating	Market Cap	P/E	ROE	Profit Margin	Price
QNST QuinStreet, Inc.	NEUTRAL	$726.67M	11.92	24.1%	5.6%	$12.75
ANGX Angel Studios, Inc.	BEARISH	$728.49M	-	-440.9%	-53.8%	$4.32	Compare
NRDS NerdWallet, Inc.	NEUTRAL	$784.58M	16.86	13.2%	5.8%	$10.79	Compare
AMC AMC Entertainment Holdings, Inc.	BEARISH	$800.19M	-	-%	-13.2%	$1.56	Compare
GOGO Gogo Inc.	BEARISH	$619.54M	46.0	15.2%	1.4%	$4.6	Compare

QNST QuinStreet, Inc.

NEUTRAL

Mkt Cap

$727M

P/E

11.9

ROE

24.1%

Price

$12.75

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Recent Insider Trading

Insider buy and sell transactions from the last 6 months

Date	Insider	Position	Transaction	Shares	Value
2026-02-10	VALENTI DOUGLAS J	Chief Executive Officer	Gift	45,088	-
2026-01-15	VALENTI DOUGLAS J	Chief Executive Officer	Gift	204,900	-
2025-12-17	VALENTI DOUGLAS J	Chief Executive Officer	Gift	8,500	-
2025-12-16	VALENTI DOUGLAS J	Chief Executive Officer	Gift	3,600	-
2025-11-17	VALENTI DOUGLAS J	Chief Executive Officer	Gift	750	-
2025-11-10	VALENTI DOUGLAS J	Chief Executive Officer	Gift	35,065	-
2025-10-30	SHEEHAN ANDREW T	Director	Stock Award	9,938	-
2025-10-30	SHEEHAN ANDREW T	Director	Gift	7,732	-
2025-10-30	PAULDINE DAVID J	Director	Stock Award	9,938	-
2025-10-30	GLICKMAN MATTHEW N	Director	Stock Award	9,938	-
2025-10-30	SMITH HILLARY B	Director	Stock Award	9,938	-
2025-10-30	AHMED ASMAU	Director	Stock Award	9,938	-
2025-10-30	SIMONS JAMES R	Director	Stock Award	9,938	-
2025-10-30	HUIZINGA STUART M	Director	Stock Award	9,938	-
2025-10-22	VALENTI DOUGLAS J	Chief Executive Officer	Gift	100,000	-

VALENTI DOUGLAS J

Chief Executive Officer

Gift

2026-02-10

45,088 shares

VALENTI DOUGLAS J

Chief Executive Officer

Gift

2026-01-15

204,900 shares

VALENTI DOUGLAS J

Chief Executive Officer

Gift

2025-12-17

8,500 shares

VALENTI DOUGLAS J

Chief Executive Officer

Gift

2025-12-16

3,600 shares

VALENTI DOUGLAS J

Chief Executive Officer

Gift

2025-11-17

750 shares

VALENTI DOUGLAS J

Chief Executive Officer

Gift

2025-11-10

35,065 shares

SHEEHAN ANDREW T

Director

Stock Award

2025-10-30

9,938 shares

SHEEHAN ANDREW T

Director

Gift

2025-10-30

7,732 shares

PAULDINE DAVID J

Director

Stock Award

2025-10-30

9,938 shares

GLICKMAN MATTHEW N

Director

Stock Award

2025-10-30

9,938 shares

SMITH HILLARY B

Director

Stock Award

2025-10-30

9,938 shares

AHMED ASMAU

Director

Stock Award

2025-10-30

9,938 shares

SIMONS JAMES R

Director

Stock Award

2025-10-30

9,938 shares

HUIZINGA STUART M

Director

Stock Award

2025-10-30

9,938 shares

VALENTI DOUGLAS J

Chief Executive Officer

Gift

2025-10-22

100,000 shares

Insider transactions can signal confidence or concerns about company prospects

SEC Filings

Recent regulatory filings from the SEC EDGAR database

8-K/A

2026-03-13

Quantum Computing Inc. (QNST) filed an amendment to a previously submitted Current Report on Form 8-K.

10-Q

2026-02-06

QNST completed the acquisition of HomeBuddy in January 2026, financed in part through a new $150 million revolving credit facility with MUFG Bank, LTD. The facility's interest rates and unused commitment fees are variable and tied to the company's Consolidated Total Net Leverage Ratio. Key financial risks include adherence to restrictive covenants regarding the Consolidated Total Net Leverage Ratio and the Consolidated Interest Coverage Ratio.

8-K

2026-02-05

QNST filed an 8-K on February 5, 2026, likely to announce its fourth quarter and full-year financial results.

8-K

FORM 8-K

2026-01-02

8-K

FORM 8-K

2025-12-03

10-Q

2025-11-07

QNST filed its quarterly 10-Q report on November 7, 2025. The provided excerpts contain no specific financial highlights or risk disclosures, instead directing investors to the company's Annual Report on Form 10-K for detailed management discussion and risk factors.

8-K

2025-11-06

Quantum Computing Inc. (QNST) filed an 8-K, likely announcing its third-quarter financial results.

8-K

FORM 8-K

2025-11-04

Quantum Computing Inc. (QNST) filed a current report on November 4, 2025, likely announcing its third-quarter financial results.

DEF 14A

DEFINITIVE PROXY STATEMENT

2025-09-16

QNST filed a Definitive Proxy Statement on September 16, 2025, providing shareholders with necessary information to vote on corporate matters at an upcoming meeting.

10-K

2025-08-21

QNST filed its annual 10-K report on August 21, 2025. The provided excerpts do not contain specific financial metrics or detailed risk disclosures to evaluate the company's current financial performance or risk profile.

8-K

2025-08-07

10-Q

2025-05-08

8-K

2025-05-07

10-Q

2025-02-07

8-K

2025-02-06

Data sourced from SEC EDGAR. AI summaries generated automatically.

Wall Street Analysts

Professional analyst ratings and price targets

Consensus

NONE

5 analysts

Barrington Research

2026-02-06

Maintains

Outperform Outperform

B. Riley Securities

2026-01-07

Maintains

Buy Buy

Barrington Research

2026-01-05

Maintains

Outperform Outperform

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QNST QuinStreet, Inc. - Fundamental Analysis

At a glance

AI Analysis

Key Strengths

Key Risks

Performance Snowflake

Stock Price & Analyst Targets

Multi-Horizon Performance vs Peers

Historical Performance Trends

Revenue & Net Income

Profit & Operating Margins

Return on Equity (ROE)

Quarterly Revenue Growth

Valuation Metrics

Profitability

Growth

Financial Health

Financial Statement Flow

Quarterly Earnings History

Communication Services Sector Comparison

Similar Companies

Recent Insider Trading

SEC Filings

Wall Street Analysts

Past News Coverage

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