- ISIN
- US74874Q1004
- CUSIP
- 74874Q100
- Sector
- Communication Services
- Industry
- Advertising Agencies
- IPO Date
- Feb 11, 2010
Highlights
- Market Cap
- $756.56M
- Enterprise Value
- $660.15M
- EPS (TTM)
- -$0.52
- Total Revenue (TTM)
- $1.18B
- Gross Profit (TTM)
- $123.85M
- EBITDA (TTM)
- $21.66M
- Year Range
- $10.29 - $17.13
- Target Price
- $15.00
- ROA (TTM)
- -4.33%
- ROE (TTM)
- -9.82%
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Performance
QNST Performance Chart
QuinStreet, Inc. (QNST) is down 9.6% since the beginning of the year. At $13 per share, QNST is trading 24.2% below its 52-week high of $17. Investors who bought $1,000 worth of QNST shares 5 years ago would now be looking at an investment worth $702.
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Returns By Period
QuinStreet, Inc. (QNST) has returned -9.60% so far this year and -14.88% over the past 12 months. Looking at the last ten years, QNST has achieved an annualized return of 15.44%, outperforming the S&P 500 Index benchmark, which averaged 13.88% per year.
QuinStreet, Inc.
- 1D
- -0.54%
- 1M
- 5.70%
- YTD
- -9.60%
- 6M
- -11.51%
- 1Y
- -14.88%
- 3Y*
- 15.46%
- 5Y*
- -6.83%
- 10Y*
- 15.44%
Benchmark (S&P 500 Index)
- 1D
- -0.37%
- 1M
- -0.01%
- YTD
- 9.16%
- 6M
- 8.64%
- 1Y
- 25.22%
- 3Y*
- 19.78%
- 5Y*
- 11.99%
- 10Y*
- 13.88%
QNST Monthly Returns History
Based on dividend-adjusted daily data since Feb 11, 2010, QNST's average daily return is +0.05%, while the average monthly return is +0.86%. At this rate, an investment would double in approximately 6.7 years.
Historically, 52% of months were positive and 48% were negative. The best month was Feb 2018 with a return of +40.7%, while the worst month was Mar 2020 at -37.5%. The longest winning streak lasted 7 consecutive months, and the longest losing streak was 7 months.
On a daily basis, QNST closed higher 48% of trading days. The best single day was Feb 1, 2018 with a return of +38.9%, while the worst single day was Aug 9, 2019 at -27.9%.
| Jan | Feb | Mar | Apr | May | Jun | Jul | Aug | Sep | Oct | Nov | Dec | Total | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 2026 | -7.52% | -11.81% | 2.47% | 6.24% | -1.88% | 3.75% | -9.60% | ||||||
| 2025 | 2.56% | -17.24% | -8.89% | -1.79% | -12.84% | 5.44% | 1.93% | -4.45% | -1.34% | -4.40% | -5.61% | 2.94% | -37.71% |
| 2024 | -1.17% | 15.47% | 20.71% | 2.43% | -2.65% | -5.79% | 12.72% | 2.19% | 0.10% | 9.78% | 8.48% | 1.27% | 79.95% |
| 2023 | 6.83% | 10.70% | -6.48% | -29.99% | -17.01% | -4.23% | 0.57% | 11.49% | -9.39% | 26.09% | 10.43% | 2.64% | -10.66% |
| 2022 | -11.54% | -30.08% | 3.11% | -18.02% | 15.67% | -8.55% | 6.86% | 11.72% | -12.57% | 8.67% | 24.72% | 0.84% | -21.11% |
| 2021 | -1.26% | 12.85% | -15.03% | -0.15% | -10.66% | 2.60% | -1.29% | -2.34% | -1.95% | -20.27% | 9.36% | 18.81% | -15.16% |
Benchmark Metrics
QuinStreet, Inc. has an annualized alpha of -2.56%, beta of 1.13, and R2 of 0.14 versus S&P 500 Index. Calculated based on daily prices since February 11, 2010.
- This stock participated in 124.92% of S&P 500 Index downside but only 65.29% of its upside - more exposed to losses than it benefited from rallies.
- R2 of 0.14 means this stock moves largely independently of S&P 500 Index - capture ratios reflect limited market correlation rather than active downside protection. Consider using a more representative benchmark.
- Alpha
- -2.56%
- Beta
- 1.13
- R²
- 0.14
- Upside Capture
- 65.29%
- Downside Capture
- 124.92%
Return for Risk
Risk / Return Rank
QNST ranks 28 for risk / return — below 28% of stocks on our site. The returns aren't fully compensating for the risk involved. This isn't necessarily a dealbreaker, but factor it into your decision — especially if you're risk-averse.
Return / Risk — by metrics
The table below present risk-adjusted performance metrics for QuinStreet, Inc. (QNST) and compare them to S&P 500 Index.
Values are calculated on a 1-year rolling basis and updated daily. Risk-adjusted metrics are more stable over longer periods — use the period switch above to explore them.
| QNST | Benchmark | Difference | |
|---|---|---|---|
| Sharpe ratioReturn per unit of total volatility | -2.37 | ||
| Sortino ratioReturn per unit of downside risk | -2.95 | ||
| Omega ratioGain probability vs. loss probability | 0.98 | 1.37 | -0.39 |
| Calmar ratioReturn relative to maximum drawdown | -0.39 | 2.78 | -3.17 |
| Martin ratioReturn relative to average drawdown | -0.72 | 12.44 | -13.16 |
Dividends
Dividend History
Drawdowns
Drawdowns Chart
The Drawdowns chart displays portfolio losses from any high point along the way. Drawdowns are calculated considering price movements and all distributions paid, if any.
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Worst Drawdowns
The table below displays the maximum drawdowns of the QuinStreet, Inc.. A maximum drawdown is a measure of risk, indicating the largest reduction in portfolio value due to a series of losing trades.
The maximum drawdown for the QuinStreet, Inc. was 89.10%, occurring on Nov 15, 2016. Recovery took 1061 trading sessions.
The current QuinStreet, Inc. drawdown is 48.39%.
Related event | Drawdown | Fall | Recovery | Underwater |
|---|---|---|---|---|
2016 bear market2016 | -89.10%Nov 2016 | 5y 9mo | 4y 2mo | 9y 11moFeb 2011 - Feb 2021 |
2023 bear market2023 | -72.05%May 2023 | 2y 2mo | 1y 9mo | 3y 11moFeb 2021 - Feb 2025 |
2026 bear market2026 | -58.05%Feb 2026 | 1y 5d | — | 1y 4moFeb 2025 - now |
2010 bear market2010 | -43.76%Aug 2010 | 4mo 4d | 3mo 4d | 7mo 8dApr 2010 - Nov 2010 |
2010 correction2010 | -13.47%Feb 2010 | 11d | 10d | 21dFeb 2010 - Mar 2010 |
Drawdown Indicators
| QNST | Benchmark | Difference | |
|---|---|---|---|
Max DrawdownLargest peak-to-trough decline | -89.10% | -56.78% | -32.32% |
Max Drawdown (1Y)Largest decline over 1 year | -38.32% | -9.10% | -29.22% |
Max Drawdown (3Y)Largest decline over 3 years | -58.05% | -18.90% | -39.15% |
Max Drawdown (5Y)Largest decline over 5 years | -63.69% | -25.43% | -38.26% |
Max Drawdown (10Y)Largest decline over 10 years | -72.05% | -33.92% | -38.13% |
Current DrawdownCurrent decline from peak | -48.39% | -1.80% | -46.59% |
Average DrawdownAverage peak-to-trough decline | -51.40% | -10.71% | -40.69% |
Ulcer IndexDepth and duration of drawdowns from previous peaks | 20.73% | 2.03% | +18.70% |
Volatility
Volatility Chart
The chart below shows the rolling one-month volatility.
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Financials
Financial Performance
The chart below illustrates the trends in the financial health of QuinStreet, Inc. over time, highlighting three key metrics: Total Revenue, Earnings Before Interest and Taxes (EBIT), and Net Income.
Valuation
The Valuation section provides an overview of how QuinStreet, Inc. is priced in the market compared to other companies in the Advertising Agencies industry. It includes key financial ratios that help investors assess whether the stock is undervalued or overvalued.
PS Ratio
This chart shows the Price-to-Sales (P/S) ratio for QNST relative to other companies in the Advertising Agencies industry. Currently, QNST has a P/S ratio of 0.6. This P/S ratio falls within the average range for the industry, suggesting the stock is fairly valued based on its revenue.
PB Ratio
The chart illustrates the Price-to-Book (P/B) ratio for QNST in comparison with other companies in the Advertising Agencies industry. Currently, QNST has a P/B value of 2.4. This P/B ratio is in line with the industry average, suggesting the stock is valued fairly in relation to its book value.
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