QNST

QuinStreet, Inc. operates as a performance marketing and technology company that connects consumers with brands in high-value, information-intensive verticals. Headquartered in Foster City, California, the company specializes in customer acquisition for clients in the financial services, home services, and education sectors. QuinStreet delivers measurable marketing results through its owned and operated websites, including flagship properties like CreditCards.com, Insurance.com, and MoneySavingPro.com, alongside a network of third-party publisher partnerships. The company employs approximately 650 people and generates revenue primarily through performance-based arrangements where clients pay for qualified leads, clicks, calls, applications, or customers acquired through QuinStreet's platform. The company's business model centers on matching consumer intent with advertiser demand using proprietary technology and media capabilities. QuinStreet's financial services vertical represents its largest revenue contributor, focusing on credit cards, insurance, and lending products. In recent years, the company has expanded its home services offerings and invested significantly in artificial intelligence and automation to improve match quality and campaign performance. QuinStreet went public in 2010 and trades on NASDAQ under the ticker QNST. The company reports revenue in the range of $600-700 million annually and continues to adapt its platform to evolving digital marketing channels, including mobile and emerging media formats.