NYSE:MAX MediaAlpha (MAX) Stock Price, News & Analysis $16.79 -0.47 (-2.72%) (As of 09/6/2024 ET) Add Compare Share Share Today's Range$16.76▼$17.3350-Day Range$12.51▼$17.8152-Week Range$7.62▼$25.78Volume448,359 shsAverage Volume578,327 shsMarket Capitalization$1.11 billionP/E RatioN/ADividend YieldN/APrice Target$24.29 Stock AnalysisStock AnalysisAnalyst ForecastsChartCompetitorsEarningsFinancialsHeadlinesInsider TradesOwnershipSEC FilingsShort InterestTrendsStock AnalysisAnalyst ForecastsChartCompetitorsEarningsFinancialsHeadlinesInsider TradesOwnershipSEC FilingsShort InterestTrends Get MediaAlpha alerts: Email Address MediaAlpha MarketRank™ Stock AnalysisAnalyst RatingModerate Buy2.86 Rating ScoreUpside/Downside44.6% Upside$24.29 Price TargetShort InterestHealthy6.98% of Float Sold ShortDividend StrengthN/ASustainabilityN/ANews SentimentN/AInsider TradingN/AProj. Earnings Growth71.43%From $0.35 to $0.60 Per ShareSee Full Details Hide Full Details Overall MarketRank™New Rank-Based ScoringMarketRank™ is calculated by averaging available category scores (with extra weight given to analysis and valuation), then ranking the company's weighted average against that of other companies.2.87 out of 5 starsBusiness Services Sector148th out of 303 stocksBusiness Services, Not Elsewhere Classified Industry54th out of 91 stocks 3.4 Analyst's Opinion Consensus RatingMediaAlpha has received a consensus rating of Moderate Buy. The company's average rating score is 2.86, and is based on 6 buy ratings, 1 hold rating, and no sell ratings.Amount of Analyst CoverageMediaAlpha has only been the subject of 3 research reports in the past 90 days.Read more about MediaAlpha's stock forecast and price target. Previous Next 4.0 Short Interest Percentage of Shares Shorted6.98% of the float of MediaAlpha has been sold short.Short Interest Ratio / Days to CoverMediaAlpha has a short interest ratio ("days to cover") of 2.4, which is generally considered an acceptable ratio of short interest to trading volume.Change versus previous monthShort interest in MediaAlpha has recently decreased by 8.37%, indicating that investor sentiment is improving significantly. Previous Next 0.0 Dividend Strength Dividend YieldMediaAlpha does not currently pay a dividend.Dividend GrowthMediaAlpha does not have a long track record of dividend growth. Previous Next N/A Sustainability and ESG Overall ESG (Environmental, Social, and Governance) ScoreThere is no current Upright™ data available for MAX. Previous Next 0.0 News and Social Media Coverage News Coverage This WeekMarketBeat has tracked 1 news article for MediaAlpha this week, compared to 2 articles on an average week.Search InterestOnly 4 people have searched for MAX on MarketBeat in the last 30 days. This is a decrease of 0% compared to the previous 30 days.MarketBeat FollowsOnly 2 people have added MediaAlpha to their MarketBeat watchlist in the last 30 days. This is a decrease of -60% compared to the previous 30 days. Previous Next 2.5 Company Ownership Insider Buying vs. Insider SellingIn the past three months, MediaAlpha insiders have not sold or bought any company stock.Percentage Held by Insiders11.53% of the stock of MediaAlpha is held by insiders. A high percentage of insider ownership can be a sign of company health.Percentage Held by Institutions64.39% of the stock of MediaAlpha is held by institutions. High institutional ownership can be a signal of strong market trust in this company.Read more about MediaAlpha's insider trading history. Previous Next 1.9 Earnings and Valuation Earnings GrowthEarnings for MediaAlpha are expected to grow by 71.43% in the coming year, from $0.35 to $0.60 per share.Price to Earnings Ratio vs. the MarketThe P/E ratio of MediaAlpha is -24.69, which means that its earnings are negative and its P/E ratio cannot be compared to companies with positive earnings.Price to Earnings Ratio vs. SectorThe P/E ratio of MediaAlpha is -24.69, which means that its earnings are negative and its P/E ratio cannot be compared to companies with positive earnings.Read more about MediaAlpha's valuation and earnings. Previous Next See Top Rated MarketRank™ Stocks Here Ad Porter & CompanyWar on Elon Escalates… A radical, potentially game-changing technology that threatens to destroy the trillion-dollar, “green energy” grift of the elites. And yet, while it threatens their wealth and power, it could be transformational for both the U.S. economy and your wealth.One company holds a near-total monopoly on it. About MediaAlpha Stock (NYSE:MAX)MediaAlpha, Inc., through its subsidiaries, operates an insurance customer acquisition platform in the United States. It optimizes customer acquisition in various verticals of property and casualty insurance, health insurance, and life insurance. The company was founded in 2014 and is headquartered in Los Angeles, California.Read More MAX Stock Price History View Price History Chart DataSkip Price History Chart 30 days | 90 days | 365 days | Advanced Chart MAX Stock News HeadlinesSeptember 4 at 4:05 PM | globenewswire.comMediaAlpha and Insurify Extend Publishing Partnership with New Multi-Year AgreementAugust 29, 2024 | markets.businessinsider.comMediaAlpha to Participate in the Goldman Sachs Communacopia + Technology ConferenceSeptember 7, 2024 | Deal Maker (Ad)The solution to fast food’s wage hike crisisShake Shack will be closing six California locations in response to the recent $20/hour minimum wage increase, according to the NY Post. With a sky-high 150% turnover rate, the fast food industry is already grappling with labor issues before taking into account these wage hikes. The industry will need a projected 1 million new workers every year through 2032.August 28, 2024 | americanbankingnews.comMediaAlpha (NYSE:MAX) & RTCORE (OTCMKTS:RTME) Financial AnalysisAugust 25, 2024 | stockhouse.comAn Investigation Has Been Launched Into MediaAlpha Inc For Securities Law Infractions And The Schall Law Firm Wants Stakeholders To Take PartAugust 24, 2024 | stockhouse.comMediaAlpha Inc Is Being Inquired Into By The Schall Law Firm For Securities Fraud And The Firm Invites Investors To ParticipateAugust 21, 2024 | msn.comMediaAlpha started with bullish rating at Goldman on insurance ad market prospectsAugust 21, 2024 | msn.comGoldman Sachs Initiates Coverage of MediaAlpha (MAX) with Buy RecommendationSeptember 7, 2024 | Porter & Company (Ad)War on Elon Escalates… A radical, potentially game-changing technology that threatens to destroy the trillion-dollar, “green energy” grift of the elites. And yet, while it threatens their wealth and power, it could be transformational for both the U.S. economy and your wealth.August 8, 2024 | finance.yahoo.comMediaAlpha to Participate in the Canaccord Genuity 44th Annual Growth ConferenceAugust 7, 2024 | globenewswire.comMediaAlpha, Inc. (MAX) Investigation: Bronstein, Gewirtz & Grossman, LLC Encourages Investors to Seek Compensation for Alleged WrongdoingsAugust 7, 2024 | investorplace.com7 Promising Growth Stocks Set to Skyrocket in 2025August 6, 2024 | prnewswire.comWolf Haldenstein Adler Freeman & Herz LLP announces that it is investigating MediaAlpha, Inc. for potential violations of federal securities lawsAugust 3, 2024 | globenewswire.comSHAREHOLDER ALERT: Pomerantz Law Firm Investigates Claims On Behalf of Investors of MediaAlpha, Inc. - MAXAugust 1, 2024 | prnewswire.comSHAREHOLDER ALERT: Pomerantz Law Firm Investigates Claims On Behalf of Investors of MediaAlpha, Inc. - MAXAugust 1, 2024 | gurufocus.comQ2 2024 Mediaalpha Inc Earnings Call TranscriptJuly 31, 2024 | seekingalpha.comMediaAlpha, Inc. (MAX) Q2 2024 Earnings Call TranscriptJuly 31, 2024 | seekingalpha.comMediaAlpha, Inc. 2024 Q2 - Results - Earnings Call PresentationSee More Headlines Receive MAX Stock News and Ratings via Email Sign-up to receive the latest news and ratings for MediaAlpha and its competitors with MarketBeat's FREE daily newsletter. Email Address Company Calendar Last Earnings7/31/2024Today9/07/2024Next Earnings (Estimated)11/06/2024Fiscal Year End12/31/2024Get Stock AlertsIndustry, Sector and Symbol Stock ExchangeNYSE SectorBusiness Services Industry Business services, not elsewhere classified Sub-IndustryBusiness Services Current SymbolNYSE:MAX CUSIPN/A CIK1818383 Webwww.mediaalpha.com Phone213-316-6256FaxN/AEmployees160Year FoundedN/APrice Target and Rating Average Stock Price Target$24.29 High Stock Price Target$30.00 Low Stock Price Target$13.00 Potential Upside/Downside+44.6%Consensus RatingModerate Buy Rating Score (0-4)2.86 Research Coverage7 Analysts Profitability EPS (Most Recent Fiscal Year)($0.68) Trailing P/E RatioN/A Forward P/E Ratio47.97 P/E GrowthN/ANet Income$-40,420,000.00 Net Margins-2.69% Pretax Margin-3.95% Return on EquityN/A Return on Assets-8.37% Debt Debt-to-Equity RatioN/A Current Ratio1.10 Quick Ratio1.10 Sales & Book Value Annual Sales$496.67 million Price / Sales2.23 Cash FlowN/A Price / Cash FlowN/A Book Value($1.18) per share Price / Book-14.23Miscellaneous Outstanding Shares65,843,000Free Float58,251,000Market Cap$1.11 billion OptionableNot Optionable Beta1.22 10 Best Stocks to Own in 2024Click the link below and we'll send you MarketBeat's list of the 10 best stocks to own in 2024 and why they should be in your portfolio. Get This Free Report Key ExecutivesMr. Steven M. Yi (Age 54)Co-Founder, CEO, President & Director Comp: $574.5kMr. Eugene Nonko (Age 43)Co-Founder, CTO & Director Comp: $572.67kMr. Jeffrey B. Coyne Esq. (Age 57)General Counsel & Secretary Comp: $410.7kMr. Keith Cramer (Age 43)Senior Vice President of Supply Partnerships Comp: $545.78kMs. Amy Yeh (Age 46)Senior Vice President of Technology Comp: $490.03kJeff SweetserSenior VP of Supply Partnerships & Head of HLMMore ExecutivesKey CompetitorsAlightNYSE:ALITMarathon DigitalNASDAQ:MARADXC TechnologyNYSE:DXCStoneCoNASDAQ:STNEEvolent HealthNYSE:EVHView All CompetitorsInsiders & InstitutionsGhisallo Capital Management LLCBought 410,764 shares on 9/4/2024Ownership: 0.735%Nantahala Capital Management LLCSold 25,807 shares on 8/20/2024Ownership: 0.188%Point72 Asset Management L.P.Bought 10,330 shares on 8/19/2024Ownership: 0.016%Clearline Capital LPBought 534,176 shares on 8/16/2024Ownership: 0.876%Algert Global LLCBought 12,309 shares on 8/16/2024Ownership: 0.019%View All Insider TransactionsView All Institutional Transactions MAX Stock Analysis - Frequently Asked Questions How have MAX shares performed this year? MediaAlpha's stock was trading at $11.15 at the start of the year. Since then, MAX shares have increased by 50.6% and is now trading at $16.79. View the best growth stocks for 2024 here. How were MediaAlpha's earnings last quarter? MediaAlpha, Inc. (NYSE:MAX) announced its quarterly earnings results on Wednesday, July, 31st. The company reported $0.07 earnings per share (EPS) for the quarter, beating analysts' consensus estimates of $0.02 by $0.05. The firm's revenue for the quarter was up 110.3% on a year-over-year basis. When did MediaAlpha IPO? MediaAlpha (MAX) raised $177 million in an initial public offering (IPO) on Wednesday, October 28th 2020. The company issued 9,300,000 shares at a price of $18.00-$20.00 per share. J.P. Morgan, Citigroup, Credit Suisse, RBC Capital Markets, Canaccord Genuity and William Blair served as the underwriters for the IPO and MUFG was co-manager. Who are MediaAlpha's major shareholders? Top institutional shareholders of MediaAlpha include White Mountains Insurance Group Ltd. (27.12%), Kayne Anderson Rudnick Investment Management LLC (7.11%), Driehaus Capital Management LLC (2.18%) and Divisadero Street Capital Management LP (0.92%). Insiders that own company stock include Mountains Insurance Grou White, Steven Yi, Patrick Ryan Thompson, Serge Topjian, Insignia Capital Partners Gp,, Jeff Sweetser, Keith Cramer, Tigran Sinanyan and Brian Mikalis. View institutional ownership trends. How do I buy shares of MediaAlpha? Shares of MAX stock can be purchased through any online brokerage account. Popular online brokerages with access to the U.S. stock market include Charles Schwab, E*TRADE, Fidelity, and Vanguard Brokerage Services. Compare Top Brokerages Here. 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