Why is QNST Up Today?

QNST
$19.27
▲ +3.32% (+$0.64)
Last updated: Nov 11, 2026 8:30 PM ET (349 min ago)

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Sector: SERVICES-BUSINESS SERVICES, NEC
Market Cap: $888.12M
Forward P/E: 12.8
52-Week Range: $10.29 - $22.29
Employees: 938

Overall Confidence: 70%

70% Confident

Based on news, social sentiment, options activity, and sector analysis

OPTIONS 75% Confidence
🎯 Unusual CALL buying detected
Options traders are heavily buying calls on QNST, with 96% of volume in calls. This suggests bullish institutional positioning.
SECTOR 65% Confidence
SERVICES-BUSINESS SERVICES, NEC sector moving together
This appears to be a sector-wide move. The SERVICES-BUSINESS SERVICES, NEC sector is up 1.5% on average.

✅ Move Confirmation

LOW VOLUME 0.4x average volume

UNCONFIRMED - Low volume suggests this move may not be sustainable.

📍 Sector Context

SERVICES-BUSINESS SERVICES, NEC sector: +1.5%

This appears to be a sector-wide move. Most SERVICES-BUSINESS SERVICES, NEC stocks are moving in the same direction.

Market Comparison

QNST is outperforming the market (+2.0% vs SPY)
S&P 500
SPY
+1.32%
Nasdaq 100
QQQ
+2.31%
QNST
This Stock
+3.32%
vs S&P 500: +2.0%
vs Nasdaq: +1.01%

📊 What Happens Next?

Probability Analysis

45% chance this move continues in the next 1-3 days

Expected Range

Based on historical patterns and options pricing, QNST is expected to trade between:
$18.88 - $19.85

Key Level to Watch

$20.23 resistance
Watch for continuation above $19.27

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Last updated: Nov 11, 2026 8:30 PM (349 minutes ago)
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Options Market Insight

Bullish
Options Sentiment
0.13
Put/Call Ratio
120.3%
Implied Volatility
Call Volume: 16,568
Put Volume: 2,139
Total: 18,707
Unusual Activity: $17.5 CALL (1,061 vol) $17.5 CALL (1,057 vol) $17.5 CALL (1,053 vol)

Historical Context

QNST has moved more than 3.0% up on 31 occasions in the past year.

48.4%
Continuation Rate
15/31 times continued up
+0.17%
Avg Next Day Change
After similar up moves
Last similar move: Nov 05, 2026 (5.5%) → Next day: +1.7%

Frequently Asked Questions

Why is QNST stock up today?

Options traders are heavily buying calls on QNST, with 96% of volume in calls. This suggests bullish institutional positioning.

Is QNST stock a buy or sell right now?

Based on current analysis, QNST shows 70% confidence in today's move. Volume is low which does not confirm the trend. View full buy/sell analysis →

What is the QNST stock price target?

QNST is currently trading at $19.27. Based on today's momentum, the expected short-term range is $18.88 - $19.85. See long-term price prediction →

Will QNST stock continue rising?

Our analysis shows a 45% probability that QNST's move continues in the next 1-3 days. Key level to watch: $20.23 (resistance).

Is QNST stock oversold or overbought?

QNST's RSI (Relative Strength Index) is currently at 63.0. This shows bullish momentum - the stock has positive momentum but isn't overextended yet.

What is the momentum for QNST stock?

QNST's 10-day momentum indicator is at 3.09. Strong bullish momentum - the stock is gaining significant upward force. This often precedes continued gains.

Is QNST outperforming or underperforming the market?

QNST (+3.32%) is currently outperforming the market (+2.0% vs SPY). Today, the S&P 500 (SPY) is up 1.32%, and Nasdaq (QQQ) is up 2.31%.

What does MACD indicate for QNST?

QNST's MACD (0.83) is currently above the signal line (0.58), indicating a bullish trend. This technical signal suggests buying pressure is dominant. The trend strength (ADX: 34.5) is strong.

Is QNST in an uptrend or downtrend?

Based on moving average analysis, QNST is in a bullish trend. The price ($19.27) is trading above both the 20-day SMA ($17.59) and 50-day SMA ($16.88). This alignment typically indicates sustained upward momentum.

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