Market Cap
$858.9M
QNST
QUINSTREET, INC
$14.97 ▲ +0.34%
Prev close $14.92Market cap$858.9M
ConsensusStrong Buy
12-mo target$22.80 (+52.3%)
▲ Bullish
Analyst conviction 9/10
Insider Selling Cluster (2 insiders)High Impact Filing (7/10)22 New Institutional Positions19 Institutional Exits Software & IT
Snapshot
The big-picture read on QNST right now — valuation, ownership and activity at a glance.
Cap Size
Small Cap
Analyst Consensus
Strong Buy (92%)
Inst. Holders
50 funds
Inst. Value
$587.2M
Inst. Activity
22 buys / 19 sells
Insider Activity
$0.00 buy / $17.4M sell
Insider Net $
-$17.4M
Social Sentiment
60° Warm
SEC Reports
5
Price chart 30d -20.2%
Daily candles (open–high–low–close) with volume. Green = up day, red = down day.
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Vol
Recent activity
The latest filings, insider trades, analyst actions, press and options flow — newest first.
Sep 23, 2026 short_volume
Aug 18, 2026 SEC Short Volume: QNST — 62.1% short (0.4M / 0.6M)
Short: 372,105 | Exempt: 14,070 | TRF Vol: 599,120 | Short Ratio: 62.1% | Off-exchange volume (dark
CFO Gregory Wong and Director Asmau Ahmed sold a combined $444K in QNST stock over a 7-day window, with the CFO's sale b
CLUSTER — Impact 2/10
Aug 18, 2026 Insider
Wong Gregory sold 11,704 shares
CFO @ $20.44 ($239.2K)
Aug 17, 2026 Insider
Ahmed Asmau sold 10,000 shares
Director @ $20.30 ($203.0K)
Aug 14, 2026 Insider
Aug 13, 2026 SEC Ahmed Asmau sold 15,000 shares
Director @ $20.85 ($312.8K)
A significant insider selling cluster at QuinStreet, with CEO Douglas Valenti selling $15.4M worth of shares (open-marke
CLUSTER — Impact 7/10
CEO Douglas Valenti and CFO Gregory Wong sold a combined $15.94M in open-market shares on August 7, 2026, representing ~
CLUSTER — Impact 6/10
Jun 30, 2026 Inst.
GOLDMAN SACHS GROUP INC — ADD
2,028,249 shares ($29.7M)
Analyst ratings buy % +12.2%
How Wall Street rates the stock today, and the latest firm-by-firm actions.
92% rate it Buy or better · 12 analysts
Recent analyst actions
| Date | Firm | Action | Rating | Firm rating |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Aug 8, 2026 | Lake Street | UPGRADE | Buy | 45% |
Monthly consensus history
| Period | Str. Buy | Buy | Hold | Sell | Str. Sell | Buy % | Distribution |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Sep 1, 2026 | 4 | 7 | 1 | 0 | 0 | 92% | |
| Aug 1, 2026 | 4 | 6 | 2 | 0 | 0 | 83% | |
| Jul 1, 2026 | 4 | 6 | 2 | 0 | 0 | 83% | |
| Jun 1, 2026 | 4 | 6 | 2 | 0 | 0 | 83% | |
| May 1, 2026 | 4 | 6 | 2 | 0 | 0 | 83% | |
| Apr 1, 2026 | 4 | 6 | 2 | 0 | 0 | 83% | |
| Mar 1, 2026 | 4 | 5 | 2 | 0 | 0 | 82% | |
| Feb 1, 2026 | 4 | 5 | 2 | 0 | 0 | 82% |
Price targets
Where 5 covering analysts think QNST trades over the next 12 months.
$22.80 +52.3% upside Strong Buy
Current$14.97 Low$21.00 Median$23.00 High$24.00 5 analysts
$21.00$24.00
Analyst rating Strong Buy· 1.2/5 as of Oct 2, 2026
Social media sentiment
Retail-investor mood aggregated across social media. 0° = very bearish, 100° = very bullish.
60°
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Recent posts
Reports & filings
AI-scored summaries of recent SEC filings and press releases, with sentiment and impact.
5 SEC filing reports analyzed · 1 bullish, 3 bearish, 0 mixed, 1 neutral · avg impact 5.6/10.
NEUTRALCLUSTER2/10
CFO Gregory Wong and Director Asmau Ahmed sold a combined $444K in QNST stock over a 7-day window, w
Aug 18, 2026
BEARISHCLUSTER7/10
A significant insider selling cluster at QuinStreet, with CEO Douglas Valenti selling $15.4M worth o
Aug 13, 2026
BEARISHCLUSTER6/10
CEO Douglas Valenti and CFO Gregory Wong sold a combined $15.94M in open-market shares on August 7,
Aug 12, 2026
BEARISHINST-CLUSTER5/10
QNST institutional cluster for Q1 2026 reveals a sharp divergence: 23 small buyers added $5.6M in po
Jun 18, 2026
Upcoming & catalyst events
Scheduled dates plus disclosed catalysts — earnings, dividends, enforcement, FDA and clinical-trial events. Colored dot = impact.
Sep 23, 2026
short_volume
Short Volume: QNST — 62.1% short (0.4M / 0.6M)
Short: 372,105 | Exempt: 14,070 | TRF Vol: 599,120 | Short Ratio: 62.1% | Off-exchange volume (dark pool + OTC)
Sep 22, 2026
short_volume
Short Volume: QNST — 74.2% short (0.8M / 1.1M)
Short: 823,337 | Exempt: 29,918 | TRF Vol: 1,109,815 | Short Ratio: 74.2% | Off-exchange volume (dark pool + OTC)
Sep 15, 2026
short_interest_report
Short Interest: QNST up 21% to 5.9M shares
Settlement 2026-09-15 | Days to cover: 7.70 | ≈10.37% of shares outstanding (est.)
Aug 31, 2026
short_volume
Short Volume: QNST — 87.3% short (0.6M / 0.7M)
Short: 606,216 | Exempt: 0 | TRF Vol: 694,620 | Short Ratio: 87.3% | Off-exchange volume (dark pool + OTC)
Aug 27, 2026
short_volume
Short Volume: QNST — 77.3% short (0.4M / 0.5M)
Short: 391,820 | Exempt: 0 | TRF Vol: 506,773 | Short Ratio: 77.3% | Off-exchange volume (dark pool + OTC)
Earnings estimates
Forecast earnings per share and revenue by period — and whether estimates are rising.
| Period | EPS Est. | Range | Growth | 30d Rev | Up/Dn | Revenue | # |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Current Q | $0.39 | $0.36–$0.43 | 77.3% | +0.0% | 2↑ 1↓ | $0.4B | 5 |
| Next Q | $0.32 | $0.30–$0.38 | 33.3% | +0.0% | 1↑ 2↓ | $0.3B | 5 |
| Current FY | $1.59 | $1.44–$1.70 | 25.2% | +0.0% | 3↑ 3↓ | $1.5B | 6 |
| Next FY | $1.87 | $1.68–$2.07 | 17.6% | +0.0% | 3↑ 1↓ | $1.6B | 4 |
Current-quarter EPS estimate — revision history
| When | EPS estimate | Change vs now |
|---|---|---|
| Current | $0.390 | — |
| 7d ago | $0.390 | — |
| 30d ago | $0.390 | — |
| 60d ago | $0.344 | +0.046 |
| 90d ago | $0.344 | +0.046 |
Institutional ownership
Which big funds own QNST (from quarterly 13F filings) and who is adding or trimming.
50 institutional holders with $587.2M total value (40,081,663 shares) as of 2026-Q2. Top holders: BlackRock,, AQR, VANGUARD. Net buying activity: 22 institutions added/increased vs 19 reduced.
Top holders — 2026-Q2
| Fund | Shares | Value | % Tracked | Last move |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| BlackRock, Inc. | 10,976,422 | $160.8M | 27.4% | — |
| AQR CAPITAL MANAGEMENT LLC | 2,521,654 | $36.9M | 6.3% | DOUBLED +114.3% |
| VANGUARD CAPITAL MANAGEMENT LLC | 2,433,346 | $35.6M | 6.1% | — |
| STATE STREET CORP | 2,248,840 | $32.9M | 5.6% | — |
| GOLDMAN SACHS GROUP INC | 2,028,249 | $29.7M | 5.1% | ADD +26.4% |
| ROYCE & ASSOCIATES LP | 1,716,828 | $25.2M | 4.3% | — |
| GEODE CAPITAL MANAGEMENT, LLC | 1,449,125 | $21.2M | 3.6% | — |
| DIMENSIONAL FUND ADVISORS LP | 1,390,499 | $20.4M | 3.5% | — |
| VANGUARD PORTFOLIO MANAGEMENT LLC | 1,310,488 | $19.2M | 3.3% | — |
| LAZARD ASSET MANAGEMENT LLC | 1,204,068 | $17.6M | 3.0% | DOUBLED +619.0% |
Recent position changes
| Fund | Action | Prev | Current | Change | Value |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| GOLDMAN SACHS GROUP INC | ADD | 1,604,674 | 2,028,249 | +26.4% | $29.7M |
| MILLENNIUM MANAGEMENT LLC | DOUBLED | 22,079 | 927,602 | +4101.3% | $13.6M |
| D. E. Shaw & Co., Inc. | TRIM | 892,119 | 586,231 | -34.3% | $8.6M |
| ARROWSTREET CAPITAL, LIMITED PARTNERSHIP | ADD | 230,187 | 346,859 | +50.7% | $5.1M |
| Qube Research & Technologies Ltd | TRIM | 830,268 | 296,955 | -64.2% | $4.4M |
| CITADEL ADVISORS LLC | ADD | 207,815 | 263,435 | +26.8% | $3.9M |
| MACKENZIE FINANCIAL CORP | TRIM | 344,408 | 247,280 | -28.2% | $3.6M |
| HSBC HOLDINGS PLC | ADD | 124,086 | 238,834 | +92.5% | $3.5M |
| Jump Financial, LLC | DOUBLED | 69,800 | 224,654 | +221.9% | $3.3M |
| Quantinno Capital Management LP | ADD | 124,437 | 203,604 | +63.6% | $3.0M |
Insider activity
Buying and selling by company executives and directors (SEC Form 4).
4 insiders, 38 transactions. Net -$17.4M — $0.00 bought, $17.4M sold.
| Date | Insider | Title | Type | Shares | Price | Value |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Aug 18, 2026 | Wong Gregory | CFO | SELL | 11,704 | $20.44 | $239.2K |
| Aug 17, 2026 | Ahmed Asmau | Director | SELL | 10,000 | $20.30 | $203.0K |
| Aug 14, 2026 | Ahmed Asmau | Director | SELL | 15,000 | $20.85 | $312.8K |
| Aug 12, 2026 | Ahmed Asmau | Director | SELL | 10,000 | $20.43 | $204.3K |
| Aug 11, 2026 | Ahmed Asmau | Director | SELL | 5,000 | $20.79 | $104.0K |
| Aug 10, 2026 | Wong Gregory | CFO | TAX W/H | 1,590 | $22.02 | $35.0K |
| Aug 10, 2026 | Wong Gregory | CFO | TAX W/H | 2,166 | $22.02 | $47.7K |
| Aug 10, 2026 | Wong Gregory | CFO | TAX W/H | 9,541 | $22.02 | $210.1K |
| Aug 10, 2026 | Wong Gregory | CFO | TAX W/H | 1,683 | $22.02 | $37.1K |
| Aug 10, 2026 | Wong Gregory | CFO | TAX W/H | 1,706 | $22.02 | $37.6K |
Short interest & halts
FINRA semi-monthly short positions, Reg SHO threshold status, and recent trading halts for QNST.
Shares short
5,934,263
Settlement Sep 15, 2026
Change vs prior
+20.9%
Semi-monthly cycle
Days to cover
7.7
At avg daily volume
Of shares outstanding
≈10.4%
Estimate — not % of float
All QNST filing & press-release reports (5)
- CLUSTER reportAug 18, 2026
- CLUSTER reportAug 13, 2026
- CLUSTER reportAug 12, 2026
- INST-CLUSTER reportJun 18, 2026
- 8-K reportMay 7, 2026