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Quinstreet vs Paymentus Holdings: QNST and PAY compared
Quinstreet is the larger company: $417M of revenue in its latest quarter (Q1 FY27) against $372M for Paymentus Holdings (Q3 2026). Quinstreet is growing faster (+46% against +20% a year earlier). Paymentus Holdings is more profitable, with an operating margin of 9.0% against 5.6%.
Where the money goes: QNST and PAY
Quinstreet (QNST) · Q1 FY27
Quinstreet, Q1 FY27: revenue $417M (+46% year over year), operating margin 5.6%, net earnings $17.0M, operating cash flow $23.3M. The chart follows the revenue to costs, profit and cash.
Paymentus Holdings (PAY) · Q3 2026
Paymentus Holdings, Q3 2026: revenue $372M (+20% year over year), operating margin 9.0%, net earnings $27.5M, operating cash flow $43.6M. The chart follows the revenue to costs, profit and cash.
| Quinstreet (QNST) | Paymentus Holdings (PAY) | |
|---|---|---|
| Latest quarter | Q1 FY27 | Q3 2026 |
| Revenue | $417M | $372M |
| Revenue growth, Y/Y | +46% | +20% |
| Gross margin | 12.8% | 25.2% |
| Operating margin | 5.6% | 9.0% |
| Net earnings | $17.0M | $27.5M |
| Net margin | 4.1% | 7.4% |
| Operating cash flow | $23.3M | $43.6M |
| Free cash flow | $20.3M | $34.0M |
| Market value | $1.2B | $4.4B |
| P/E | 13.0× | 45.8× |
| Analysts’ mean target | $22.80 | $41.17 |
Where the revenue comes from
Quinstreet
- Financial Service: $271M (65%)
- Home Services: $146M (35%)
Paymentus Holdings
- Payment Transaction Processing Revenue: $370M (99%)
- Other: $2.4M (1%)
Questions
Which is bigger, Quinstreet or Paymentus Holdings?
Quinstreet is the larger company: $417M of revenue in its latest quarter (Q1 FY27) against $372M for Paymentus Holdings (Q3 2026).
Is Quinstreet or Paymentus Holdings growing faster?
Quinstreet is growing faster (+46% against +20% a year earlier).
Which is more profitable, Quinstreet or Paymentus Holdings?
Paymentus Holdings is more profitable, with an operating margin of 9.0% against 5.6%.
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From the companies' latest 10-Q, 10-K or earnings release (10-Q filed Nov 6, 2026; 10-Q filed Nov 3, 2026). Fiscal quarters can end on different dates. Not investment advice.