QuinStreet

QNST · NASDAQ

$16.62+$0.25 (+1.53%)TodayMarket closed · Oct 20, 4:05 PM ET

Prev close $16.37

QNST analyst rating

BuyConsensus of 3 analysts over the last 12 months. 100% rate it a buy.

Strong buy0
Buy3
Hold0
Underperform0
Sell0

12-month price target · 7 analysts

Average $23.26 (+39.9% upside)

Low: $21.21
Now: $16.62
High: $25.20

Upgrades and downgrades

The latest rating actions, newest first

QNST analyst upgrades, downgrades and rating actions
Firm	Date	Action	Rating	Price target	Hit rate
Lake Street	Aug 7, 2026	Upgrade	Hold → Buy	$21.00	48%
Barrington Research	Feb 6, 2026	Maintains	Outperform	$24.00	58%
B. Riley Securities	Jan 7, 2026	Maintains	Buy	$25.00 → $26.00	49%
Barrington Research	Jan 5, 2026	Maintains	Outperform	$24.00	58%

The case for and against

Updated Jan 26, 2026

Bull case

QuinStreet Inc has demonstrated strong performance in its home services segment, achieving total revenues of $71.7 million, reflecting over 20% growth year-over-year. The financial services vertical also saw a substantial increase, with revenues rising more than 36% to $186.6 million, driven primarily by a recovery in insurance advertising spend. Moreover, outside of its largest carrier, spending experienced notable growth of over 60% compared to the previous year, indicating a robust demand for QuinStreet's marketing solutions.

Bear case

QuinStreet Inc. is experiencing a sequential slowdown in growth attributed to challenging comparisons and uncertainty regarding carrier expenses, which could negatively impact future revenue streams. Furthermore, potential economic challenges may pressure certain verticals, despite the company's focus on Prime credit customers, suggesting vulnerability in a broader economic context. The financial performance is further highlighted by GAAP earnings per share (EPS) falling below estimates, indicating operational difficulties that may hinder growth prospects.

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