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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)585.34K
Market Cap
$642.66M
Enterprise Value$899.85
Total Cash (Recent Filing)$23.75M
Total Debt (Recent Filing)$176.71M
Price to Earnings (P/E)6.0
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. Volume681,755
30 Day Avg. Volume585,342
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
$15.43Price Target Upside20.07% Upside
Rating ConsensusModerate Buy
Number of Analyst Covering8
EPS Forecast (FY)1.36
Revenue Forecast (FY)$1.31B
Bulls Say, Bears Say
Bulls Say
AI-enabled Marketplace DifferentiationPredictive AI and machine learning can improve matching, carrier return on ad spend, and publisher yield simultaneously. If these tools continue improving conversion quality and routing efficiency, they may strengthen MediaAlpha’s marketplace value and support durable competitive differentiation.
Broadening Carrier DemandRapidly increasing spend from several large carriers indicates advertiser participation is broadening beyond the historical customer base. A wider demand pool can improve marketplace liquidity, reduce dependence on individual buyers, and support more resilient growth across insurance channels.
Strong Cash Generation And Lower TRA BurdenStrong expected free cash flow gives MediaAlpha resources to fund operations, repurchases, and liability reduction. The new discounted TRA purchase also lowers future cash outflows, improving capital flexibility and making the company’s longer-term financial obligations more manageable.
Bears Say
Fragile Capitalization StructureA small equity base makes reported leverage ratios highly sensitive to changes in profitability or shareholders’ equity. Prior negative-equity periods reinforce the capitalization risk, potentially limiting financial flexibility and increasing the consequences of any earnings deterioration.
Advertiser Concentration RiskReliance on a small number of major advertisers can make revenue and marketplace activity vulnerable to budget changes, strategy shifts, or lost relationships at individual carriers. Recent diversification is encouraging, but concentration remains a material structural risk.
Thin And Volatile Operating ProfitabilityThe platform’s thin gross margin leaves less room to absorb changes in traffic costs, pricing, or advertiser demand. Volatile operating results also suggest that recent net profitability may not yet reflect consistently durable core operating leverage across business cycles.
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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 $642.66M.
When is MediaAlpha’s upcoming earnings report date?
MediaAlpha’s upcoming earnings report date is Nov 04, 2026 which is in 44 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:
$15.43 (20.07% Upside)
$15.43 (20.07% Upside)
Blogger Sentiment
Bullish
MAX Sentiment 100%
Sector Average 59%
Sector Average 59%
Hedge Fund Trend
Decreased
By 15.9K Shares
Last Quarter.
Last Quarter.
Crowd Wisdom
Neutral
Last 7 Days ▼ 1.1%
Last 30 Days ▲ 0.8%
Last 30 Days ▲ 0.8%
News Sentiment
Neutral
Bullish news 50%
Bearish news 50%
Bearish news 50%
Technicals
SMA
Positive
20 days / 200 days
Momentum
-21.77%
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
$15.43
▲(20.07% Upside)
Technical Analysis
Ownership Overview
12.90% Insiders
9.15% Mutual Funds
50.90% Other Institutional Investors
19.18% Public Companies and
Individual Investors