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MAX Stock Chart & Stats
$13.13
$0.03(0.23%)
At close: 4:00 PM EDT
$13.13
$0.03(0.23%)
Day’s Range― - ―
52-Week Range$7.09 - $14.70
Previous Close$13.13
Volume401.84K
Average Volume (3M)941.12K
Market Cap
$758.45M
Enterprise Value$899.85
Total Cash (Recent Filing)$23.75M
Total Debt (Recent Filing)$176.71M
Price to Earnings (P/E)7.1
Beta1.02
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. Volume1,235,676
30 Day Avg. Volume941,115
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
$14.86Price Target Upside13.15% Upside
Rating ConsensusStrong Buy
Number of Analyst Covering8
EPS Forecast (FY)1.31
Revenue Forecast (FY)$1.30B
Bulls Say, Bears Say
Bulls Say
Strong Free Cash FlowMediaAlpha's FCF generation has recovered materially and now tracks net income closely, with strong year-over-year FCF growth. Durable cash conversion supports debt servicing, buybacks and reinvestment, reducing reliance on equity markets and improving financial flexibility over the next several quarters.
Robust Core Revenue GrowthCore marketplace demand is expanding with high‑intent insurance referrals driving both top-line and EBITDA growth. Sustained multi-channel adoption and improving scale provide structural tailwinds for recurring revenue and operating leverage across insurance verticals over the medium term.
Product Innovation & AI TailwindInvesting in AI-enabled shopping (ChatGPT integration) enhances user experience and intent matching, which can raise conversion quality and advertiser yield. This product-led edge and potential LLM-driven traffic monetization create a sustainable competitive advantage in digital insurance distribution.
Bears Say
Fragile CapitalizationDespite recent debt reduction, the company retains a small equity base and prior periods of negative equity. This makes returns sensitive to earnings swings, limits capital-buffer resilience, and increases vulnerability to adverse industry shocks without steady cash generation.
Thin Margins, Volatile Operating ProfitA ~15% gross margin and historically volatile operating margins mean limited room to absorb rising traffic acquisition costs or advertiser mix shifts. Durable profitability depends on sustained pricing power and conversion efficiency; otherwise earnings can quickly reverse.
Reduced Metric Transparency & Narrower MixShifting to contribution-only guidance and removing transaction value reduces external visibility into marketplace scale and unit economics. Coupled with intentional de-emphasis of a health vertical, this limits investor scrutiny and may obscure early signs of structural demand or margin deterioration.
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MAX FAQ
What was Mediaalpha, Inc.’s price range in the past 12 months?
Mediaalpha, Inc. lowest stock price was $7.09 and its highest was $14.70 in the past 12 months.
What is Mediaalpha, Inc.’s market cap?
Mediaalpha, Inc.’s market cap is $758.45M.
When is Mediaalpha, Inc.’s upcoming earnings report date?
Mediaalpha, Inc.’s upcoming earnings report date is Nov 04, 2026 which is in 90 days.
How were Mediaalpha, Inc.’s earnings last quarter?
Mediaalpha, Inc. 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, Inc. overvalued?
According to Wall Street analysts Mediaalpha, Inc.’s price is currently Undervalued.
Does Mediaalpha, Inc. pay dividends?
Mediaalpha, Inc. does not currently pay dividends.
What is Mediaalpha, Inc.’s EPS estimate?
Mediaalpha, Inc.’s EPS estimate is 0.27.
How many shares outstanding does Mediaalpha, Inc. have?
Mediaalpha, Inc. has 52,975,710 shares outstanding.
What happened to Mediaalpha, Inc.’s price movement after its last earnings report?
Mediaalpha, Inc. 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, Inc.?
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
Strong Buy
Average Price Target:
$14.86 (13.15% Upside)
$14.86 (13.15% Upside)
Blogger Sentiment
Bullish
MAX Sentiment 100%
Sector Average 55%
Sector Average 55%
Hedge Fund Trend
Increased
By 14.1K Shares
Last Quarter.
Last Quarter.
News Sentiment
Very Bullish
Bullish news 100%
Bearish news 0%
Bearish news 0%
Technicals
SMA
Positive
20 days / 200 days
Momentum
21.01%
12-Months-Change
Fundamentals
Return on Equity
―
Trailing 12-Months
Asset Growth
53.23%
Trailing 12-Months
Company Description
Mediaalpha, Inc.
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
$14.86
▲(13.15% Upside)
Technical Analysis
Ownership Overview
13.49% Insiders
9.15% Mutual Funds
1.78% Other Institutional Investors
67.60% Public Companies and
Individual Investors