QuinStreet (QNST) Stock: Buy, Sell, or Hold?
QNST - QuinStreet, Inc.
$15.01
0.09 (0.60%)
▲
5d:
+4.16%
30d:
-21.86%
90d:
-8.42%
HOLD
LOW Confidence
Analysis Updated: Oct 1, 2026 12:00 AM ET
Earnings: Nov 05, 2026
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Bottom Line:
📊 HOLD: QNST is fairly valued with market pricing in 0.6% annual growth. Fine to hold or accumulate slowly on dips.
📊 HOLD: QNST is fairly valued with market pricing in 0.6% annual growth. Fine to hold or accumulate slowly on dips.
Long-Term Wealth Forecast (2031)
Based on Analyst Consensus Growth & Historical Valuation
0% (Stagnation)
50% (Hyper Growth)
EST. PRICE IN 2031
$28.48
Based on 14.5% avg growth
INTRINSIC VALUE TODAY
$17.68
15.1% Margin of Safety
How this is calculated: We use a Growth Decay Model: starting with analyst consensus growth (adjusted above) and gradually slowing it down to a long-term terminal rate (4%) by Year 5. This provides a more realistic valuation than assuming constant hyper-growth. We then apply a 9.6x Exit PE.
In-depth Analysis How we analyze
Valuation Analysis: QNST is currently trading at $15.01, which is considered oversold relative to its 30-day fair value range of $15.43 to $19.42. The stock's valuation (Forward PE: 9.8) is in line with its historical norms (9.6). At these levels, the market is pricing in 0.6% annual earnings growth. This growth rate appears achievable given the company's track record, suggesting the valuation is rational.
Technical Outlook: Technically, QNST is in a strong uptrend. Immediate support is located at $13.96, while resistance sits at $17.88.
Market Sentiment: QNST scores 68/100 on our bottoming-setup gauge — the chart has corrected and is stabilizing (RSI reset, momentum turning up), historically a favorable entry zone. Wall Street analysts see significant upside, with an average price target of $22.80 (+52.8%). The stock is fairly positioned - fine to hold existing positions or accumulate slowly on dips, but not an urgent buy.
Technical Outlook: Technically, QNST is in a strong uptrend. Immediate support is located at $13.96, while resistance sits at $17.88.
Market Sentiment: QNST scores 68/100 on our bottoming-setup gauge — the chart has corrected and is stabilizing (RSI reset, momentum turning up), historically a favorable entry zone. Wall Street analysts see significant upside, with an average price target of $22.80 (+52.8%). The stock is fairly positioned - fine to hold existing positions or accumulate slowly on dips, but not an urgent buy.
Quick Decision Summary
Current Position
OVERSOLD
Historical Trading Range
$15.43 -
$19.42
Company Quality Score
63/100
(BUY)
Volume Confirmation
HIGH
Confidence Score
91.4%
All Signals
- BULLISH: Price oversold vs 30-day range
- BULLISH: Strong technical setup (68/100)
- BULLISH: High volume confirmation
- BULLISH: Trading 52.8% below Wall St target ($22.80)
- NEUTRAL: Market pricing in 0.6% annual earnings growth - fairly valued
- CAUTION: Bottoming setup, but lagging the sector by 33% over 20 days — wait for relative strength
Trading Range Analysis
30-Day Trading Range
$15.43 -
$19.42
Current vs Trading Range
OVERSOLD
Support & Resistance Levels
Support Level
$13.96
Resistance Level
$17.88
Current Trend
Strong Uptrend
Technical data as of
Oct 1, 2026
Fundamental Context
Forward P/E (Next Year Est.)
9.79
Wall Street Target
$22.80
(+52.8%)
Revenue Growth (YoY)
42.7%
Earnings Growth (YoY)
559.2%
Profit Margin
6.3%
Valuation Premium vs History
+0.6% premium
PE vs Historical
9.8 vs 9.6
FAIR
Market-Implied Price Targets
If current PE multiple persists
Implied Growth (YoY):
+0.6%
(market-implied from PE analysis)
1-Year Target
$15.01
(+1%)
2-Year Target
$15.10
(+1%)
3-Year Target
$15.19
(+2%)
3-Yr Target (if PE normalizes)
(PE: 10→10)
PE COMPRESSION
$14.89
(0%)
Earnings growth offset by PE compression
3-Year Scenarios
Using analyst projected EPS growth
Bull:
(PE: 20.4, Growth: 25.7%)
$61.74
(+314%)
Base:
(SPY PE: 9.8, Growth: 25.7%)
$29.64
(+99%)
Bear:
(PE: 8.3, Growth: 25.7%)
$25.20
(+69%)
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Valuation based on Current Earnings
RECOVERY PLAY: Stock looks expensive now (11x PE), but valuation improves significantly next year (10x PE) as earnings recover.
Trailing PE: 10.72 | Current EPS (TTM): $1.40
Bull Case
$17.97
(+20%)
Analyst growth 8.8%, PE expands to 11.8
Base Case
$16.33
(+10%)
Market implied 8.8%, PE stable at 10.7
Bear Case
$10.21
(-32%)
Severe decline -20.0%, PE contracts to 9.1
These are projections based on PE multiples and EPS growth scenarios, not predictions. Actual results may vary significantly.
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