MediaAlpha (MAX) Q4 Earnings: Analyzing Key Metrics Against Estimates

MediaAlpha, Inc. (MAX - Free Report) announced its financial results for the quarter ending in December 2024. The company recorded revenues of $300.65 million, which marks a substantial year-over-year increase of 156.6%. Additionally, the earnings per share (EPS) for this quarter was $0.08, a significant improvement from the negative EPS of -$0.05 experienced a year earlier.

When reviewing the financial performance, it is important not just to look at the headline numbers for revenue and earnings but also how these figures stack up against analysts' expectations and previous year’s performance. The reported revenue surpassed Wall Street's consensus estimate of $287.89 million by approximately 4.43%. However, the EPS fell short of the consensus estimate of $0.24, resulting in an EPS surprise of -66.67%.

In the world of investing, key metrics can provide deeper insights into a company's performance beyond the top and bottom lines. By evaluating these metrics in relation to year-ago values and analyst predictions, investors can better anticipate potential stock price movements.

Here’s a breakdown of how MediaAlpha performed in the most recent quarter regarding some key metrics that analysts focus on:

• Transaction Value: $499.17 million, compared to the average estimate of $488.07 million from two analysts.
• Transaction Value - Property & Casualty Insurance: $400.98 million, surpassing the $388.75 million average estimate.
• Transaction Value - Other: $1.61 million, which is lower than the average estimate of $2.18 million.
• Transaction Value - Life Insurance: $6.28 million, exceeding the average estimate of $5.81 million.
• Transaction Value - Health Insurance: $90.31 million, slightly below the average estimate of $91.34 million.

Through these key metrics, investors can gain valuable perspectives on MediaAlpha’s operational health. Moreover, as of now, MediaAlpha's stock has recorded a +3.9% return over the past month, outperforming the Zacks S&P 500 composite, which decreased by -0.5%. Currently, MediaAlpha holds a Zacks Rank of #3 (Hold), suggesting its relative performance might align with the overall market trends in the near future.

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