NYSE:MAX MediaAlpha (MAX) Stock Price, News & Analysis $17.49 -0.02 (-0.11%) (As of 09/18/2024 ET) Add Compare Share Share Stock Analysis Stock AnalysisAnalyst ForecastsChartCompetitorsEarningsFinancialsHeadlinesInsider TradesOwnershipSEC FilingsShort InterestTrends Get MediaAlpha alerts: Email Address About MediaAlpha Stock (NYSE:MAX) 30 days 90 days 365 days Advanced Chart View Price History Chart DataSkip Price History Chart Get MediaAlpha alerts:Sign Up Key Stats Today's Range$17.46▼$17.9650-Day Range$12.70▼$18.0652-Week Range$7.62▼$25.78Volume468,764 shsAverage Volume571,644 shsMarket Capitalization$1.15 billionP/E RatioN/ADividend YieldN/APrice Target$24.29Consensus RatingModerate Buy Company OverviewMediaAlpha, 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… Central Bank Abandons USD (Ad)Startling new evidence shows the U.S. Central Bank is abandoning the currency we’ve relied on for centuries – the United States Dollar… And placing a ‘quiet bet’ on a new type of currency… Gold. Click here now to get your free 'Protect Your Wealth' Guide. MediaAlpha Stock Analysis - MarketRank™See Top Rated MarketRank™ StocksOverall MarketRank™: 74th PercentileMediaAlpha scored higher than 74% of companies evaluated by MarketBeat, and ranked 125th out of 353 stocks in the business services sector. Scores are calculated by averaging available category scores, with extra weight given to analysis and valuation. Analyst's Opinion3.4 / 5Analyst RatingModerate Buy 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. Earnings and Valuation1.9 / 5Proj. Earnings Growth71.43% 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 -25.72, 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 -25.72, 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. Short Interest3.0 / 5Short Interest LevelHealthy Percentage of Shares Shorted6.43% 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 3.37%, indicating that investor sentiment is improving. Dividend0.0 / 5Dividend StrengthN/A Dividend YieldMediaAlpha does not currently pay a dividend.Dividend GrowthMediaAlpha does not have a long track record of dividend growth. Sustainability and ESGN/AEnvironmental ScoreN/A Percentage of Shares Shorted6.43% 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 3.37%, indicating that investor sentiment is improving. News and Social Media2.7 / 5News Sentiment0.83 News SentimentMediaAlpha has a news sentiment score of 0.83. This score is calculated as an average of sentiment of articles about the company over the last seven days and ranges from 2 (good news) to -2 (bad news). This is a higher news sentiment than the 0.68 average news sentiment score of Business Services companies.News Coverage This WeekMarketBeat has tracked 3 news articles for MediaAlpha this week, compared to 2 articles on an average week.Search InterestOnly 2 people have searched for MAX on MarketBeat in the last 30 days. This is a decrease of -67% 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 0% compared to the previous 30 days. Company Ownership2.5 / 5Insider TradingN/A 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. 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 MAX Stock News HeadlinesShould You Maintain Your MediaAlpha (MAX) Holdings?September 17 at 11:06 AM | insidermonkey.comMediaAlpha, Inc. (NYSE:MAX) Given Average Rating of "Moderate Buy" by AnalystsSeptember 13, 2024 | americanbankingnews.comCentral Bank Abandons USDStartling new evidence shows the U.S. Central Bank is abandoning the currency we’ve relied on for centuries – the United States Dollar… And placing a ‘quiet bet’ on a new type of currency… Gold. September 18, 2024 | True Gold Republic (Ad)MediaAlpha Inc May Have Committed Securities Fraud And The Schall Law Firm Encourages Investor Participation In An InquirySeptember 10, 2024 | stockhouse.comMediaAlpha and Insurify Extend Publishing Partnership with New Multi-Year AgreementSeptember 4, 2024 | globenewswire.comMediaAlpha to Participate in the Goldman Sachs Communacopia + Technology ConferenceAugust 29, 2024 | markets.businessinsider.comAn Investigation Has Been Launched Into MediaAlpha Inc For Securities Law Infractions And The Schall Law Firm Wants Stakeholders To Take PartAugust 25, 2024 | stockhouse.comMediaAlpha Inc Is Being Inquired Into By The Schall Law Firm For Securities Fraud And The Firm Invites Investors To ParticipateAugust 24, 2024 | stockhouse.comSee More Headlines 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 56.9% and is now trading at $17.49. View the best growth stocks for 2024 here. How were MediaAlpha's earnings last quarter? MediaAlpha, Inc. (NYSE:MAX) released its quarterly earnings data on Wednesday, July, 31st. The company reported $0.07 EPS for the quarter, beating the consensus estimate of $0.02 by $0.05. MediaAlpha's quarterly revenue was up 110.3% on a year-over-year basis. When did MediaAlpha IPO? MediaAlpha (MAX) raised $177 million in an initial public offering on Wednesday, October 28th 2020. The company issued 9,300,000 shares at $18.00-$20.00 per share. J.P. Morgan, Citigroup, Credit Suisse, RBC Capital Markets, Canaccord Genuity and William Blair acted as the underwriters for the IPO and MUFG was co-manager. Who are MediaAlpha's major shareholders? MediaAlpha's top institutional shareholders 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. Company Calendar Last Earnings7/31/2024Today9/18/2024Next 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+35.8%Consensus RatingModerate Buy Rating Score (0-4)2.86 Research Coverage7 Analysts Profitability EPS (Most Recent Fiscal Year)($0.68) Trailing P/E RatioN/A Forward P/E Ratio51.09 P/E GrowthN/ANet Income$-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 / Sales2.37 Cash FlowN/A Price / Cash FlowN/A Book Value($1.44) per share Price / Book-12.42Miscellaneous Outstanding Shares65,843,000Free Float58,251,000Market Cap$1.18 billion OptionableNot Optionable Beta1.22 Reduce the RiskMarket downturns give many investors pause, and for good reason. 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