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MAX Stock Chart & Stats
$12.85
$0.03(0.23%)
At close: 4:00 PM EDT
$12.85
$0.03(0.23%)
Day’s Range― - ―
52-Week Range$7.09 - $14.70
Previous Close$13.13
Volume401.84K
Average Volume (3M)618.12K
Market Cap
$611.41M
Enterprise Value$899.85
Total Cash (Recent Filing)$23.75M
Total Debt (Recent Filing)$176.71M
Price to Earnings (P/E)5.4
Beta1.04
Next Earnings
Nov 04, 2026EPS Estimate
0.27Next Dividend Ex-DateN/A
Dividend YieldN/A
Share Statistics
EPS (TTM)1.75
Shares Outstanding52,975,710
10 Day Avg. Volume848,304
30 Day Avg. Volume618,117
Financial Highlights & Ratios
PEG Ratio0.58
Price to Book (P/B)175.09
Price to Sales (P/S)0.65
P/FCF Ratio11.16
Enterprise Value/Market Cap<0.01
Enterprise Value/Revenue<0.01
Enterprise Value/Gross Profit<0.01
Enterprise Value/Ebitda<0.01
Forecast
1Y Price Target
$16.17Price Target Upside25.81% Upside
Rating ConsensusModerate Buy
Number of Analyst Covering7
EPS Forecast (FY)1.36
Revenue Forecast (FY)$1.31B
Bulls Say, Bears Say
Bulls Say
Revenue Growth And DiversificationStrong growth alongside sharply higher spending from several large carriers indicates improving advertiser participation and a broader demand base. Reduced reliance on the historical top two carriers could make platform revenue more resilient and support continued expansion across insurance verticals.
AI-enabled Platform DifferentiationAI and machine-learning capabilities are embedded in the platform’s core matching and routing function, directly improving outcomes for both advertisers and traffic partners. Better conversion quality and yield can reinforce marketplace participation and create a durable technology advantage.
Cash GenerationThe free-cash-flow outlook suggests the business can convert projected operating performance into meaningful internally generated funds. That cash can support investment, debt and liability management, and shareholder returns, while the available revolver adds flexibility for ongoing capital needs.
Bears Say
Fragile CapitalizationThe small equity base leaves reported leverage ratios highly sensitive to changes in earnings or equity value, even after the sharp reduction in debt. Prior negative-equity periods reinforce that capitalization is volatile, potentially limiting financial flexibility if profitability weakens.
Advertiser ConcentrationDependence on a small number of major advertisers creates structural exposure to changes in their budgets, product priorities, or marketplace behavior. Recent growth from additional carriers is encouraging, but concentration remains material and could make revenue and margins less predictable.
Thin And Volatile ProfitabilityA thin gross margin leaves less room to absorb changes in traffic costs, pricing, or advertiser demand. Volatile operating profitability also suggests that recent earnings may not fully reflect repeatable core operating leverage, making sustained margin improvement important to the durability of returns.
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MAX FAQ
What was MediaAlpha’s price range in the past 12 months?
MediaAlpha lowest stock price was $7.09 and its highest was $14.70 in the past 12 months.
What is MediaAlpha’s market cap?
MediaAlpha’s market cap is $611.41M.
When is MediaAlpha’s upcoming earnings report date?
MediaAlpha’s upcoming earnings report date is Nov 04, 2026 which is in 40 days.
How were MediaAlpha’s earnings last quarter?
MediaAlpha released its earnings results on Jul 29, 2026. The company reported $0.65 earnings per share for the quarter, beating the consensus estimate of $0.229 by $0.421.
Is MediaAlpha overvalued?
According to Wall Street analysts MediaAlpha’s price is currently Undervalued.
Does MediaAlpha pay dividends?
MediaAlpha does not currently pay dividends.
What is MediaAlpha’s EPS estimate?
MediaAlpha’s EPS estimate is 0.27.
How many shares outstanding does MediaAlpha have?
MediaAlpha has 52,975,710 shares outstanding.
What happened to MediaAlpha’s price movement after its last earnings report?
MediaAlpha reported an EPS of $0.65 in its last earnings report, beating expectations of $0.229. Following the earnings report the stock price went down -1.884%.
Which hedge fund is a major shareholder of MediaAlpha?
Currently, no hedge funds are holding shares in MAX
What is the TipRanks Smart Score and how is it calculated?
Smart Score combines eight research factors - such as analyst recommendations, hedge fund trends, and technical indicators - to measure a stock’s outlook. These signals are unified into a single score that reflects bullish or bearish momentum. See detailed methodology
MediaAlpha Stock Smart Score
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Analyst Consensus
Moderate Buy
Average Price Target:
$16.17 (25.81% Upside)
$16.17 (25.81% Upside)
Blogger Sentiment
Bullish
MAX Sentiment 100%
Sector Average 57%
Sector Average 57%
Hedge Fund Trend
Decreased
By 15.9K Shares
Last Quarter.
Last Quarter.
Crowd Wisdom
Very Positive
Last 7 Days ▲ 10.6%
Last 30 Days ▲ 12.7%
Last 30 Days ▲ 12.7%
News Sentiment
Neutral
Bullish news 50%
Bearish news 50%
Bearish news 50%
Technicals
SMA
Positive
20 days / 200 days
Momentum
-23.47%
12-Months-Change
Fundamentals
Return on Equity
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Trailing 12-Months
Asset Growth
44.26%
Trailing 12-Months
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Company Description
MediaAlpha
MediaAlpha, Inc. (MAX) runs a dedicated platform in the United States designed to enhance customer acquisition within the insurance sector. It specializes in streamlining the process of attracting new clients across various insurance segments, including property and casualty, health, and life coverage. The company was established in 2014, is based in Los Angeles, California, and functions as a subsidiary of White Mountains Insurance Group, Ltd.
MAX Company Deck
MAX Earnings Call
Q2 2026
0:00 / 0:00
Earnings Call Sentiment|Positive
The call conveyed multiple strong operational and financial achievements—record revenue, double-digit YoY growth in core metrics, sizable share repurchases, an accretive TRA buyback, and constructive Q3 guidance—while acknowledging manageable near-term headwinds such as a temporary take-rate dip, a small under-65 health drag, and remaining customer concentration risk. Management described broadening advertiser participation and meaningful AI-driven product advantages, supporting a positive outlook.View all MAX earnings summariesMAX Stock 12 Month Forecast
Average Price Target
$16.17
▲(25.81% Upside)
Technical Analysis
Ownership Overview
12.87% Insiders
9.15% Mutual Funds
50.90% Other Institutional Investors
19.49% Public Companies and
Individual Investors