MediaAlpha, Inc.(MAX)Stock Price & Analysis
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MAX Stock Price Today (November 2026) — MediaAlpha, Inc. Analysis & Key Metrics 2026-11-06

MediaAlpha, Inc. (MAX) is trading at $14.20, down 1.73% today (as of November 2026).The stock is trading above its 50-day and 200-day moving averages.

  • According to consensus analyst estimates, the 1-year price target is $15.71 (10.6% upside).
  • Volatility is high (90.69% annualized), above 40%.
  • From the latest financial filings: Revenue grew 22.70% in the latest quarter compared with the same quarter a year earlier. Debt is 8.85 times shareholders' equity.

MAX Stock Analysis: Key Metrics & Valuation (November 2026)

Key figures from the latest data

Trend posture
Uptrend: above 50- and 200-day averages
Analyst 1Y target$15.71+10.6%
Volatility (30d ann.)90.69%High
RSI (14-day)
65.42 (Neutral)
Debt$174.92M (8.85x D/E)

MediaAlpha, Inc. - Historical Price & Volume

$14.20
+2.49 (+21.26%)
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Range: 2Y

Market Cap

$840.69M

Enterprise Value: $996.94M

P/E Ratio

7.80

Forward P/E: 7.88

Revenue Growth

+22.70%

Latest quarter vs year ago

Analyst Target

$15.71

+10.6% upside potential

Key Investor Questions About MAX

What the latest data shows

What do the technicals and fundamentals show for MAX?

MAX is trading above its 50-day and 200-day moving averages, and its RSI of 65.4 is in the neutral zone (between 30 and 70).

  • Technicals: Neutral (RSI 65.42) (Uptrend: above 50- and 200-day averages)
  • Fundamentals: Revenue +22.7%, debt/equity 8.85x
How fast is MAX's revenue growing?

Revenue grew 22.70% in the latest quarter compared with the same quarter a year earlier.

What do MAX's risk numbers show?
  • Total debt is $174.92M (8.85 times equity).
  • 30-day volatility is 90.69% annualized, which counts as high (above 40%).

52-Week Trading Range

52-Week Low$7.09
52-Week High$15.99
Current Price$14.20

Over the past year, MAX stock traded between $7.09 and $15.99 and currently trades in the middle of that range.

Volatility & Risk Profile

30-Day Volatility90.69%
Beta0.52
RSI (14-day)65.42

30-day volatility is 90.69% annualized, which counts as high (above 40%). Beta 0.52: the stock has moved much less than the market.

Institutional & Insider Ownership

Insider Ownership42.49%
Institutional Ownership66.10%
Shares Short3.22M

Institutions own 66.10% of the shares, and short interest is 10.76% of the float.

Analyst Sentiment & Price Targets

Mean Target
$15.71
Upside Potential
+10.6%
Recommendation
Buy
The mean price target of 7 analysts is $15.71, 10.6% above the current price of $14.20.

Earnings snapshot

No upcoming report date yet

EPS beat rate
75% (9/12)
Avg move after earnings
±13.8%
Options-implied move
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Options vs history
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MAX earnings history, charts and expected move

Frequently Asked Questions

Common investor questions about MediaAlpha, Inc.

MediaAlpha, Inc. (MAX) is currently trading at $14.20. The RSI (14-day) is 65.4, in the neutral zone (between 30 and 70). Wall Street analysts have a consensus "Buy" recommendation. The mean analyst price target of $15.71 implies 10.6% upside from current levels. 30-day volatility is 90.69% annualized, which counts as high (above 40%).

Based on current valuation metrics for MediaAlpha, Inc. (MAX): The trailing P/E ratio is 7.80. The forward P/E is 7.88. Price-to-Book is 14.56. Price-to-Sales is 0.65. Different industries trade at different multiples, so these figures are most useful next to Internet Content & Information peers.

Based on 7 analysts covering MAX, the consensus price target is $15.71. This represents a 10.6% upside from the current price of $14.20. The range spans from a low target of $11.00 to a high target of $19.00, reflecting varying levels of optimism among analysts. The consensus recommendation is "Buy". Note: Analyst price targets are forward-looking estimates and not guarantees of future performance.

MediaAlpha, Inc. (MAX) does not currently pay a regular dividend.

Key risks for MediaAlpha, Inc. (MAX) shown in the latest data: 1. High volatility (90.7% annualized, above 40%). 2. Elevated debt levels (debt-to-equity of 8.85x, so debt is larger than shareholders' equity). 3. Elevated short interest (10.8% of float). 4. Moves in the broader stock market (Beta 0.52: the stock has moved much less than the market).

Here is MediaAlpha, Inc.'s (MAX) current debt and financial health profile: Total debt stands at $174.92M. The debt-to-equity ratio is 8.85x, which is high and could pose financial risk if earnings decline or borrowing costs increase. The current ratio is 1.32, indicating adequate short-term liquidity. The quick ratio is 1.27. The company holds $18.68M in cash and equivalents. Free cash flow is positive at $54.20M, providing a cushion for debt servicing and shareholder returns.