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PUBM Stock Chart & Stats
$16.35
$0.27(2.16%)
At close: 4:00 PM EDT
$16.35
$0.27(2.16%)
Day’s Range― - ―
52-Week Range$6.15 - $19.48
Previous Close$12.79
Volume311.47K
Average Volume (3M)687.87K
Market Cap
$757.95M
Enterprise Value$508.32M
Total Cash (Recent Filing)$137.51M
Total Debt (Recent Filing)$40.91M
Price to Earnings (P/E)―
Beta1.66
Next Earnings
Nov 09, 2026EPS Estimate
-0.02Next Dividend Ex-DateN/A
Dividend YieldN/A
Share Statistics
EPS (TTM)-0.30
Shares Outstanding37,303,646
10 Day Avg. Volume649,023
30 Day Avg. Volume687,870
Financial Highlights & Ratios
PEG Ratio0.13
Price to Book (P/B)1.59
Price to Sales (P/S)1.47
P/FCF Ratio6.25
Enterprise Value/Market Cap0.67
Enterprise Value/Revenue1.76
Enterprise Value/Gross Profit2.73
Enterprise Value/Ebitda17.88
Forecast
1Y Price Target
$21.00Price Target Upside28.44% Upside
Rating ConsensusStrong Buy
Number of Analyst Covering10
EPS Forecast (FY)-0.1
Revenue Forecast (FY)$308.58M
Bulls Say, Bears Say
Bulls Say
High-Value Format GrowthRapid growth in CTV, mobile app, and emerging formats is improving PubMatic’s mix toward higher-value inventory. This broadens its addressable market beyond traditional web advertising and supports durable transaction growth as publishers and advertisers shift budgets to these channels.
Cash Generation And Balance SheetStrong operating and free cash flow combined with conservative leverage gives PubMatic financial flexibility while reported earnings remain pressured. The balance sheet can support product investment, strategic initiatives, and shareholder returns without substantial dependence on external financing.
AI Platform And Premium SupplyAI-native products, premium inventory partnerships, and a broad publisher footprint strengthen PubMatic’s platform differentiation. Greater automation and access to quality supply can improve advertiser adoption, publisher monetization, and the company’s ability to capture increasing programmatic spend.
Bears Say
Persistent GAAP Profitability WeaknessDespite a recent revenue rebound and positive EBITDA, sustained GAAP losses and negative returns on equity show that growth has not yet translated into durable shareholder profitability. Continued cost or pricing pressure could limit reinvestment capacity and weaken earnings quality.
Early Agentic Adoption And Investment RiskThe AI opportunity requires substantial execution before it becomes a dependable earnings driver. Many campaigns begin small, so PubMatic must scale adoption and convert infrastructure spending into recurring revenue while managing the risk that market demand develops more slowly than expected.
CFO Transition RiskA long-tenured CFO retirement introduces leadership and execution risk during a period of AI investment, expanding products, and changing commercial priorities. Continued involvement should ease the handoff, but successor selection and continuity of financial discipline remain important over the coming quarters.
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PUBM FAQ
What was PubMatic’s price range in the past 12 months?
PubMatic lowest stock price was $6.15 and its highest was $19.48 in the past 12 months.
What is PubMatic’s market cap?
PubMatic’s market cap is $757.95M.
When is PubMatic’s upcoming earnings report date?
PubMatic’s upcoming earnings report date is Nov 09, 2026 which is in 21 days.
How were PubMatic’s earnings last quarter?
PubMatic released its earnings results on Aug 06, 2026. The company reported -$0.03 earnings per share for the quarter, beating the consensus estimate of -$0.179 by $0.149.
Is PubMatic overvalued?
According to Wall Street analysts PubMatic’s price is currently Undervalued.
Does PubMatic pay dividends?
PubMatic does not currently pay dividends.
What is PubMatic’s EPS estimate?
PubMatic’s EPS estimate is -0.02.
How many shares outstanding does PubMatic have?
PubMatic has 37,303,646 shares outstanding.
What happened to PubMatic’s price movement after its last earnings report?
PubMatic reported an EPS of -$0.03 in its last earnings report, beating expectations of -$0.179. Following the earnings report the stock price went up 31.899%.
Which hedge fund is a major shareholder of PubMatic?
Currently, no hedge funds are holding shares in PUBM
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
PubMatic Stock Smart Score
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Analyst Consensus
Strong Buy
Average Price Target:
$21.00 (28.44% Upside)
$21.00 (28.44% Upside)
Blogger Sentiment
Bullish
PUBM Sentiment 60%
Sector Average 65%
Sector Average 65%
Hedge Fund Trend
Increased
By 716.3K Shares
Last Quarter.
Last Quarter.
Insider Transactions
Sold Shares
Worth $341.1K over
the Last 3 Months
the Last 3 Months
Crowd Wisdom
Very Positive
Last 7 Days ▲ 6.4%
Last 30 Days ▲ 4.2%
Last 30 Days ▲ 4.2%
Technicals
SMA
Positive
20 days / 200 days
Momentum
106.96%
12-Months-Change
Fundamentals
Return on Equity
-5.41%
Trailing 12-Months
Asset Growth
3.68%
Trailing 12-Months
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Company Description
PubMatic
PubMatic, Inc. operates a global cloud-based infrastructure designed to facilitate real-time programmatic advertising exchanges between online publishers and advertisers. Its comprehensive suite of solutions includes Openwrap, an enterprise-level header bidding tool with robust management and analytics capabilities, including specialized versions like Openwrap OTT for over-the-top media and Openwrap SDK for in-app developers. The company also provides private marketplace options and dedicated consoles for media buyers. Further extending its offerings, PubMatic provides Real-Time Bidding (RTB) technologies that support diverse selling strategies across multiple screens and advertising formats. It employs advanced digital advertising inventory quality solutions to identify and remove fraudulent traffic and malicious activities, alongside ad quality features aimed at minimizing security, quality, and performance concerns. The Identity Hub is a privacy-conscious identity management system, enabling advertisers to utilize their preferred user identifiers securely and at scale. Moreover, PubMatic offers Audience Encore, an audience data platform, and a cross-platform video Sell-Side Platform (SSP) that links reputable video buyers with high-quality publishers. The platform is versatile, accommodating a wide spectrum of advertising formats and digital devices, such as mobile applications, mobile web, desktop, display, video, and various connected TV environments including over-the-top (OTT) services. Established in 2006, PubMatic, Inc. is headquartered in Redwood City, California.
PUBM Company Deck
PUBM Earnings Call
Q2 2026
0:00 / 0:00
Earnings Call Sentiment|Positive
The call presented multiple strong operational and financial positives: return to double-digit revenue growth, robust adjusted EBITDA and free cash flow expansion, rapid adoption of AI and agentic products, improved monetization and premium supply wins, and a debt-free balance sheet with active buybacks. Near-term negatives are limited to a small GAAP loss, selective vertical softness, increased near-term CapEx and OpEx related to AI infrastructure investments, the early-stage nature of agentic market adoption (execution risk), and ongoing macro/legal uncertainties (e.g., DOJ case). Overall, the positives materially outweigh the lowlights and indicate strong momentum and confidence in durable growth driven by AI-native products and platform advantages.View all PUBM earnings summariesPUBM Stock 12 Month Forecast
Average Price Target
$21.00
▲(28.44% Upside)
Technical Analysis
Ownership Overview
0.99% Insiders
14.18% Mutual Funds
0.43% Other Institutional Investors
64.88% Public Companies and
Individual Investors