QuinStreet, Inc. (QNST)

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QNST 8-K filings, explained

Every material Form 8-K QuinStreet has filed with the SEC since August 09, 2023, read and summarized by AI: what happened, the key figures, whether it reads positive or negative for shareholders, and how big a deal it is (impact 1-5). Newest first; each brief links to its own page and to the filing on SEC.gov.

Briefs on record17since Aug 09, 2023
Latest filingNov 04, 2026guidance
High impact (4-5)7of 17 briefs
TonePositive10Negative3Mixed1Neutral3
earnings 11guidance 3m&a 2shareholder 1
Nov 4, 4:11 PM ET

QuinStreet posts record fiscal Q1 revenue of $416.7 million and raises FY27 outlook

Positive guidance 2.02

QuinStreet reported fiscal first-quarter revenue of $416.7 million, up 46% year-over-year, and GAAP net income of $17.0 million, or $0.29 per diluted share, compared with $4.5 million, or $0.08, a year earlier. The company raised its full fiscal 2027 outlook, now expecting revenue of $1.5 billion to $1.6 billion and adjusted EBITDA of $155 million to $165 million, which gives shareholders a higher company-level forecast for the year.

  • Revenue of $416.7 million, up 46% from $285.9 million a year earlier; Financial Services $271.0 million and Home Services $145.7 million
  • GAAP net income of $17.0 million, or $0.29 per diluted share, versus $4.5 million, or $0.08, a year earlier
  • Adjusted EBITDA of $42.7 million, up 108% year-over-year; operating cash flow of $23.3 million
  • Raised FY27 outlook to $1.5 billion to $1.6 billion in revenue and $155 million to $165 million in adjusted EBITDA; fiscal Q2 revenue guided to $360 million to $380 million
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Nov 3, 4:22 PM ET

QuinStreet shareholders elect three directors and approve 2021 ESPP share increase

Neutral shareholder 5.025.07

At its October 29, 2026 annual meeting, QuinStreet shareholders re-elected three Class II directors to terms ending at the 2029 annual meeting, ratified PricewaterhouseCoopers LLP as auditor for fiscal 2027, approved a non-binding advisory vote on executive pay, and approved an increase of 2,164,999 shares to the 2021 Employee Stock Purchase Plan. The filing reports shareholder votes and an added plan exhibit, with no financial results or changes in officers reported.

  • Annual meeting held October 29, 2026; 92.75% of 57,223,392 outstanding shares were present or represented by proxy
  • ESPP reserve increased by 2,164,999 shares; approved by 43,431,639 votes for and 354,235 against
  • Auditor PricewaterhouseCoopers LLP ratified for fiscal year ending June 30, 2027 with 51,835,662 votes for
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Aug 6, 4:13 PM ET

QuinStreet Q4 revenue up 43% to $373.9 million; FY27 revenue outlook $1.45 billion to $1.55 billion

Positive earnings Written later 2.02

QuinStreet reported record fiscal fourth-quarter and full-year 2026 results for the period ended June 30, 2026. Fourth-quarter revenue rose 43% year-over-year to $373.9 million and GAAP net income was $19.1 million, or $0.33 per diluted share, compared with $3.2 million a year earlier. The company also gave initial guidance for fiscal 2027 revenue of $1.45 billion to $1.55 billion and first-quarter revenue of $370 million to $380 million.

  • Q4 FY2026 revenue $373.9 million, up 43% year-over-year; GAAP net income $19.1 million, or $0.33 per diluted share
  • Full fiscal 2026 revenue $1.3 billion, up 18%; GAAP net income $81.2 million, or $1.40 per diluted share, including a $60.7 million tax valuation allowance release
  • Fiscal Q1 2027 revenue guidance of $370 million to $380 million; adjusted EBITDA guidance of $38 million to $40 million
  • Initial fiscal 2027 guidance: revenue of $1.45 billion to $1.55 billion and adjusted EBITDA of $150 million to $160 million
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May 7, 4:16 PM ET

QuinStreet posts record Q3 revenue of $346.1 million, up 28%, and forecasts higher Q4

Positive earnings Written later 2.02

QuinStreet reported results for the fiscal third quarter ended March 31, 2026, with revenue of $346.1 million, up 28% year-over-year, and GAAP net income of $7.4 million, or $0.13 per diluted share. The company expects fiscal fourth-quarter revenue of $350 million to $370 million and adjusted EBITDA of $37 million to $43 million, both described as new quarterly records.

  • Q3 revenue of $346.1 million, up 28% year-over-year; GAAP net income of $7.4 million versus $4.4 million a year earlier
  • Q3 adjusted EBITDA of $29.6 million, up 53% year-over-year; operating cash flow of $36.9 million
  • Fiscal Q4 guidance: revenue of $350 million to $370 million and adjusted EBITDA of $37 million to $43 million
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Feb 5, 4:08 PM ET

QuinStreet Q2 revenue rises 2% to record $288 million; tax benefit lifts net income

Positive earnings Written later 2.02

QuinStreet reported fiscal second-quarter results for the period ended December 31, 2025, with revenue of $287.8 million, up 2% year over year, and adjusted EBITDA of $21.0 million, up 8%. GAAP net income of $50.2 million, or $0.87 per diluted share, was driven largely by a $48.9 million income tax benefit, including a $48.3 million release of a tax valuation allowance. The company also issued fiscal third-quarter and full-year fiscal 2026 revenue and adjusted EBITDA guidance that includes its January acquisition of HomeBuddy.

  • Q2 revenue of $287.8 million, up 2% from $282.6 million a year earlier; Home Services revenue rose to $71.0 million from $62.7 million
  • GAAP net income of $50.2 million ($0.87 diluted EPS) versus a net loss of $1.5 million a year earlier; adjusted net income was $13.9 million ($0.24 per share)
  • Fiscal Q3 outlook: revenue of $330 million to $340 million and adjusted EBITDA of $26.5 million to $30.5 million
  • Full fiscal 2026 outlook (ends June): revenue of $1.25 billion to $1.3 billion and adjusted EBITDA of $110 million to $115 million
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Jan 2, 4:19 PM ET

QuinStreet completes HomeBuddy acquisition for $115.0 million cash

Neutral m&a Written later 1.012.012.03

QuinStreet completed its acquisition of all equity securities of SIREN GROUP AG, doing business as HomeBuddy, on January 2, 2026, under a Share Purchase Agreement dated November 30, 2025. The company also entered a new $150 million senior secured revolving credit facility, which it says will partly fund the deal and may be used for working capital and general corporate purposes.

  • Cash paid at closing: $115.0 million, subject to adjustments in the Purchase Agreement
  • Additional post-closing payments owed: $75.0 million, payable in equal annual installments over four years
  • New $150 million revolving credit facility with MUFG Bank, LTD. as administrative agent, maturing January 2, 2031
  • Facility secured by first-priority liens on substantially all assets of the borrower and certain subsidiaries; interest at SOFR-based rate plus up to 2.75% or base rate plus up to 1.75%
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Dec 3, 4:07 PM ET

QuinStreet agrees to buy HomeBuddy for $115 million cash plus $75 million later

Neutral m&a Written later 1.017.01

QuinStreet signed a Share Purchase Agreement on November 30, 2025, to acquire all outstanding equity of HomeBuddy, a home services demand generation provider, for about $115 million in cash at closing plus $75 million in post-closing payments over four years. The company expects the deal to close in the first quarter of 2026, subject to conditions including regulatory approval, and expects it to add $30 million or more of adjusted EBITDA in the first twelve months after closing.

  • Closing cash payment of approximately $115 million, subject to customary adjustments; $75 million payable in equal annual installments over four years
  • HomeBuddy generated approximately $141 million in revenue for the twelve months ended September 30, 2025
  • QuinStreet expects to fund part of the closing payment with borrowings under a new credit facility; closing expected in the first quarter of 2026
  • Agreement can be terminated if closing does not occur by February 13, 2026; no termination fee is payable by either party
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Nov 6, 4:24 PM ET

QuinStreet posts record quarterly revenue of $285.9 million, up 2% year-over-year

Positive earnings Written later 2.02

QuinStreet reported fiscal first-quarter 2026 results for the period ended September 30, 2025, with revenue of $285.9 million and GAAP net income of $4.5 million, compared with a net loss of $1.4 million a year earlier. The Board also authorized a new $40 million share repurchase program and gave outlook for fiscal Q2 and full-year fiscal 2026.

  • Revenue of $285.9 million, up 2% year-over-year; Financial Services $207.5 million and Home Services $78.4 million
  • GAAP net income of $4.5 million, or $0.08 per diluted share, versus a net loss of $1.4 million a year earlier; adjusted EBITDA of $20.5 million, up 1%
  • Outlook: fiscal Q2 revenue of $270 million to $280 million and adjusted EBITDA of $19 million to $20 million; full-year fiscal 2026 revenue growth of at least 10% and adjusted EBITDA growth of at least 20%
  • New $40 million share repurchase program; cash of $101.3 million and no bank debt at quarter end
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Aug 7, 4:29 PM ET

QuinStreet fiscal Q4 revenue rises 32% to $262 million; FY25 net income $4.7 million

Positive earnings Written later 2.02

QuinStreet reported results for its fiscal fourth quarter and full fiscal year 2025, ended June 30, 2025. Full-year revenue rose 78% to $1.1 billion, and GAAP net income was $4.7 million, compared with a net loss of $31.3 million in fiscal 2024. The company expects fiscal 2026 revenue to grow about 10% and adjusted EBITDA to grow about 20%.

  • Fiscal Q4 revenue was $262.1 million, up 32% year over year; GAAP net income was $3.2 million, or $0.06 per diluted share.
  • Fiscal 2025 revenue was $1.1 billion, up 78%; GAAP net income was $4.7 million, or $0.08 per share, versus a net loss of $31.3 million in fiscal 2024.
  • Fiscal 2025 adjusted EBITDA was $81.3 million, up 299%; the company closed the year with $101.1 million in cash and no bank debt.
  • Outlook: fiscal Q1 2026 revenue of about $280 million and adjusted EBITDA of about $20 million; fiscal 2026 revenue growth of about 10% and adjusted EBITDA growth of about 20%.
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May 7, 4:09 PM ET

QuinStreet Q3 revenue rises 60% to $269.8 million; GAAP profit $4.4 million

Positive earnings Written later 2.02

QuinStreet reported results for its fiscal third quarter ended March 31, 2025, with revenue of $269.8 million, up 60% year over year, and GAAP net income of $4.4 million, or $0.08 per diluted share, compared with a net loss of $7.0 million a year earlier. The company kept its full fiscal 2025 outlook, with revenue expected between $1.065 billion and $1.105 billion and adjusted EBITDA between $80 million and $85 million.

  • Q3 revenue $269.8 million, up 60% year over year; Financial Services revenue up 78% and Home Services up 21%
  • GAAP net income $4.4 million ($0.08 per diluted share) vs. net loss of $7.0 million ($0.13 per share) a year earlier
  • Adjusted EBITDA $19.4 million vs. $7.9 million a year earlier; cash and cash equivalents $81.8 million and no bank debt
  • Full fiscal 2025 outlook maintained: revenue $1.065 billion to $1.105 billion; adjusted EBITDA $80 million to $85 million
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Feb 6, 4:12 PM ET

QuinStreet revenue up 130% to $282.6 million in Q2; full-year outlook raised

Positive guidance Written later 2.02

QuinStreet reported record fiscal second quarter 2025 revenue of $282.6 million for the quarter ended December 31, 2024, up 130% year-over-year, and posted a GAAP net loss of $1.5 million, or $0.03 per diluted share. The company raised its full fiscal 2025 outlook, now expecting revenue of $1.065 billion to $1.105 billion and Adjusted EBITDA of $80 million to $85 million.

  • Q2 revenue was $282.6 million, up 130% year-over-year, with Auto Insurance revenue up 615% and non-insurance revenue up 15%.
  • GAAP net loss narrowed to $1.5 million, or $0.03 per diluted share, from a net loss of $11.6 million a year earlier; adjusted net income was $11.9 million, or $0.20 per diluted share.
  • Adjusted EBITDA was $19.4 million for the quarter, compared with $417 thousand a year earlier.
  • For fiscal Q3, the company expects revenue of $265 million to $275 million and Adjusted EBITDA of $19.5 million to $20.0 million.
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Nov 4, 4:15 PM ET

QuinStreet revenue rises 125% to $279 million and full-year fiscal 2025 outlook is raised

Positive guidance Written later 2.02

QuinStreet reported fiscal first-quarter revenue of $279.2 million, up 125% from a year earlier, and a GAAP net loss of $1.4 million, or $(0.02) per diluted share, compared with a $10.6 million loss a year earlier. The company raised its full fiscal 2025 revenue and adjusted EBITDA outlook, though it said it is still early in the year.

  • Revenue of $279.2 million, up 125% year over year; Financial Services revenue was $210.9 million and Home Services revenue was $65.1 million
  • GAAP net loss of $1.4 million, or $(0.02) per diluted share, versus a net loss of $10.6 million a year earlier; adjusted EBITDA was $20.3 million versus $984 thousand
  • Fiscal second-quarter outlook: revenue of $235 million to $245 million and adjusted EBITDA of $17.5 million to $18.5 million
  • Full fiscal 2025 outlook raised: revenue of $975 million to $1.025 billion and adjusted EBITDA of $75 million to $80 million
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Aug 8, 4:13 PM ET

QuinStreet fiscal Q4 revenue up 52% to record $198.3 million; GAAP loss narrows

Positive earnings Written later 2.02

QuinStreet reported fiscal fourth-quarter revenue of $198.3 million, up 52% year-over-year, and a GAAP net loss of $2.2 million, or $0.04 per share, compared with a loss of $55.9 million a year earlier. The company also gave initial fiscal 2025 guidance of $800 million to $850 million in revenue and $50 million to $60 million in adjusted EBITDA, which shareholders will watch against future results.

  • Q4 revenue was $198.3 million, up 52% year-over-year; Auto Insurance revenue grew over 200%.
  • Q4 GAAP net loss was $2.2 million ($0.04 per diluted share); adjusted net income was $6.5 million ($0.11 per diluted share).
  • Full fiscal 2024 revenue was $613.5 million, up 6%, with a GAAP net loss of $31.3 million ($0.57 per share).
  • Guidance: September quarter revenue of $220 million to $230 million and adjusted EBITDA of $14 million to $16 million; fiscal 2025 revenue of $800 million to $850 million and adjusted EBITDA of $50 million to $60 million.
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May 8, 4:18 PM ET

QuinStreet Q3 revenue fell to $168.6 million; net loss widened to $7.0 million

Mixed earnings Written later 2.02

QuinStreet reported fiscal third-quarter 2024 results for the period ended March 31, 2024. Revenue fell from $172.7 million a year earlier and the GAAP net loss widened to $7.0 million, or $(0.13) per diluted share, from $479 thousand, or $(0.01) per share. The company guided fiscal fourth-quarter revenue to $180 million to $190 million and adjusted EBITDA to $10 million to $11 million, which the filing says would be above year-ago levels.

  • Q3 revenue was $168.6 million, down from $172.7 million a year earlier.
  • GAAP net loss was $(7.0) million, or $(0.13) per diluted share; adjusted net income was $3.4 million, or $0.06 per diluted share.
  • Adjusted EBITDA was $7.9 million, versus $9.0 million a year earlier.
  • Fiscal Q4 outlook: revenue of $180 million to $190 million and adjusted EBITDA of $10 million to $11 million.
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Feb 7, 4:30 PM ET

QuinStreet Q2 revenue falls 8% to $122.7 million; net loss widens to $11.6 million

Negative earnings Written later 2.02

QuinStreet reported fiscal second-quarter 2024 results for the quarter ended December 31, 2023, with revenue down 8% year over year and a GAAP net loss that widened from the prior-year period. The company said it expects revenue of $160 million to $170 million and adjusted EBITDA of $7 million to $9 million for fiscal third quarter, and it continues to expect full-year fiscal 2024 revenue to grow 5% to 15%.

  • Q2 revenue was $122.7 million, down 8% from the prior year; GAAP net loss was $(11.6) million, or $(0.21) per diluted share, versus $(8.0) million, or $(0.15), a year earlier
  • Adjusted EBITDA was $0.4 million, compared with $1.0 million in the prior-year quarter
  • Fiscal Q3 outlook: revenue of $160 million to $170 million and adjusted EBITDA of $7 million to $9 million
  • Full-year fiscal 2024 revenue growth outlook of 5% to 15% was reiterated; cash totaled $45.5 million with no bank debt
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Nov 1, 4:15 PM ET

QuinStreet Q1 revenue falls 14% to $123.9 million as net loss widens to $10.6 million

Negative earnings Written later 2.02

QuinStreet reported fiscal first-quarter 2024 results for the quarter ended September 30, 2023. Revenue fell 14% year over year to $123.9 million, and the GAAP net loss grew to $10.6 million, or $(0.19) per diluted share, from $4.5 million a year earlier. The company expects full fiscal 2024 revenue to grow 5% to 15%, but guided fiscal second-quarter revenue to $113 million to $118 million.

  • Q1 revenue was $123.9 million, down 14% from $143.6 million a year earlier; non-insurance client verticals grew 18% and made up 79% of revenue
  • GAAP net loss was $(10.6) million, or $(0.19) per diluted share, versus $(4.5) million, or $(0.08) per share, in the prior-year quarter
  • Adjusted EBITDA was $1.0 million, compared with $4.8 million a year earlier; cash and cash equivalents were $56.3 million with no bank debt
  • Outlook: full fiscal 2024 revenue expected to grow 5% to 15%; fiscal Q2 revenue expected at $113 million to $118 million and adjusted EBITDA at $(0.5) million to $0.5 million
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Aug 9, 4:10 PM ET

QuinStreet Q4 revenue fell 11% to $130.3 million; GAAP net loss of $55.9 million

Negative earnings Written later 2.02

QuinStreet reported fiscal fourth-quarter 2023 revenue of $130.3 million, down 11% from a year earlier, and a GAAP net loss of $55.9 million, or $1.03 per diluted share, which includes a $51.9 million tax valuation allowance. Adjusted EBITDA was $1.8 million, versus $5.1 million a year earlier, and the company guided fiscal first-quarter 2024 revenue to $120 million to $125 million.

  • Q4 revenue $130.3 million, down 11% year over year; full fiscal 2023 revenue $580.6 million, approximately flat
  • GAAP net loss $55.9 million ($1.03 per diluted share) in Q4 and $68.9 million for fiscal 2023; the Q4 result includes a $51.9 million tax valuation allowance
  • Adjusted EBITDA $1.8 million in Q4 and $16.7 million for fiscal 2023
  • Company expects fiscal 2024 revenue and adjusted EBITDA to grow at double-digit rates; fiscal Q1 revenue guidance is $120 million to $125 million, with adjusted EBITDA approximately break-even
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