What a brutal six months it’s been for QuinStreet. The stock has dropped 24.8% and now trades at $15.13, rattling many shareholders. This may have investors wondering how to approach the situation.
Following the pullback, is now the time to buy QNST? Find out in our full research report, it’s free.
Why Are We Positive On QNST?
Founded during the dot-com era in 1999 and specializing in high-intent consumer traffic, QuinStreet (NASDAQ: QNST) operates digital performance marketplaces that connect clients in financial and home services with consumers actively searching for their products.
1. Skyrocketing Revenue Shows Strong Momentum
A company’s long-term performance is an indicator of its overall quality. Any business can put up a good quarter or two, but the best consistently grow over the long haul. Over the last five years, QuinStreet grew its sales at an incredible 17.4% compounded annual growth rate. Its growth surpassed the average business services company and shows its offerings resonate with customers.
2. Wall Street Expects Impressive Revenue Gains
Forecasted revenues by Wall Street analysts signal a company’s potential. Predictions may not always be accurate, but accelerating growth typically boosts valuation multiples and stock prices while slowing growth does the opposite, though some deceleration is natural as businesses become larger.
Over the next 12 months, sell-side analysts expect QuinStreet’s revenue to rise by 7.5%. While this projection is below its 37.2% annualized growth rate for the past two years, it is healthy and suggests the market is baking in success for its products and services.
3. Outstanding Long-Term EPS Growth
We track the long-term change in earnings per share (EPS) because it highlights whether a company’s growth is profitable.
QuinStreet’s EPS grew at a remarkable 11.5% compounded annual growth rate over the last five years. This performance was better than most business services businesses.
Final Judgment
These are just a few reasons why we think QuinStreet is a great business. After the recent drawdown, the stock trades at 14.3× forward P/E (or $15.13 per share). Is now the time to initiate a position? See for yourself in our full research report, it’s free.
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