QuinStreet Inc (QNST)
Net profit margin
| Jun 30, 2025 | Mar 31, 2025 | Dec 31, 2024 | Sep 30, 2024 | Jun 30, 2024 | Mar 31, 2024 | Dec 31, 2023 | Sep 30, 2023 | Jun 30, 2023 | Mar 31, 2023 | Dec 31, 2022 | Sep 30, 2022 | Jun 30, 2022 | Mar 31, 2022 | Dec 31, 2021 | Sep 30, 2021 | Jun 30, 2021 | Mar 31, 2021 | Dec 31, 2020 | Sep 30, 2020 | ||
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| Net income (ttm) | US$ in thousands | 4,707 | -663 | -12,127 | -22,132 | -31,331 | -85,058 | -78,489 | -74,914 | -68,866 | -17,917 | -15,208 | -12,857 | -5,247 | 3,468 | 6,275 | 12,369 | 23,957 | 21,686 | 30,568 | 31,651 |
| Revenue (ttm) | US$ in thousands | 1,093,711 | 1,029,978 | 928,723 | 768,810 | 613,514 | 545,505 | 549,589 | 560,954 | 580,624 | 596,814 | 574,801 | 566,084 | 582,099 | 586,795 | 589,189 | 598,826 | 578,487 | 544,250 | 519,861 | 502,994 |
| Net profit margin | 0.43% | -0.06% | -1.31% | -2.88% | -5.11% | -15.59% | -14.28% | -13.35% | -11.86% | -3.00% | -2.65% | -2.27% | -0.90% | 0.59% | 1.07% | 2.07% | 4.14% | 3.98% | 5.88% | 6.29% |
June 30, 2025 calculation
Net profit margin = Net income (ttm) ÷ Revenue (ttm)
= $4,707K ÷ $1,093,711K
= 0.43%
The net profit margin of QuinStreet Inc has exhibited a notable downward trend over the observed period, transitioning from positive figures to consistent losses. As of September 30, 2020, the company maintained a net profit margin of approximately 6.29%, indicating a relatively healthy profitability level during that period. Over the subsequent quarters, this margin experienced a gradual decline, reaching a low of approximately -14.28% by December 31, 2023, reflecting sustained losses and diminished profitability.
The persistent negative margins from late 2022 onward demonstrate ongoing challenges in converting revenue into profit. The significant deterioration is evident with the margin dropping to as low as -15.59% on March 31, 2024. However, recent quarters show signs of marginal recovery, with the net profit margin improving towards less negative values, reaching approximately -0.06% by March 31, 2025. As of June 30, 2025, the margin turns positive again at about 0.43%, indicating a potential turnaround or improved profitability trajectory.
Overall, the data suggests that QuinStreet Inc has faced prolonged profitability challenges, transitioning from a profitable enterprise to enduring sustained losses, with recent trends indicating a gradual recovery.
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Jun 30, 2025