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MediaAlpha (MAX)
$13.13+0.03 (+0.23%)
Market ClosedLast close Jul 24
MediaAlpha, Inc., through its subsidiaries, operates an insurance customer acquisition platform in the United States.
Historical Price
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The Narrative
MediaAlpha, Inc. in the Communication Services sector is trading at $13.13 with a market capitalization of $538M. Wall Street consensus targets $13.83 (6 analysts), implying a +5.4% move over the next 12 months. The stock is currently 11% below its 52-week high of $14.70, remaining 21.9% above its 200-day moving average. On fundamentals, Piotroski 6/9 shows mixed financial quality. The Whystock Score of 70/100 reflects bullish alignment across trend, valuation and analyst targets.
Ecosystem Influences
Sell-side targets imply +5.4% upside over 12 months
Long-term trend bullish (price vs 200-day SMA)
Macro-economic sensitivity to interest rate and inflation shifts
Quarterly Financials
| Metric (USD) | Q1 2026 | Q4 2025 | Q3 2025 | Q2 2025 | Q1 2025 |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Total Revenue | $310.00M↑ | $291.15M↓ | $306.51M↑ | $251.62M↓ | $264.31M |
| Gross Profit | $46.70M↑ | $44.81M↑ | $43.41M↑ | $37.69M↓ | $41.64M |
| Operating Income | $22.37M↑ | $22.31M↑ | $19.73M↑ | -$20.04M↓ | $13.53M |
| Net Income | $11.47M↓ | $31.41M↑ | $14.91M↑ | -$18.74M↓ | -$1.95M |
Peer Comparison
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Fundamentals
MediaAlpha, Inc., through its subsidiaries, operates an insurance customer acquisition platform in the United States. Its technology platform offers end customer acquisition for insurance carriers, agents, distributors, and other clients in a range o...
Market Cap
Total dollar market value of a company's outstanding shares of stock (Price * Shares).
$538.36M
P/E Ratio
Priced for growth. Investors expect sustained double-digit expansion.
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Beta
High-beta play. Expect amplified moves vs. the broad market.
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Div Yield
Low to zero yield. Return is entirely dependent on price appreciation.
0.00%
ROE
Elite ROE. Management converts capital into profit efficiently.
2036.41%
Volume
Today's trading volume
401,193
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