Douglas Valenti received $6.8M in total compensation as Chairperson and Chief Executive Officer of QUINSTREET, INC in FY2026. The largest component was $6.2M in stock awards. That’s down 12% from FY2025. Source: SEC DEF 14A.
In fiscal year 2026, Douglas Valenti, Chairperson and Chief Executive Officer of QUINSTREET, INC (QNST), received total compensation of $6.8 million.
Douglas Valenti's compensation breakdown includes: base salary of $605K, stock awards valued at $6.2 million,.
Compared to fiscal year 2025, Douglas Valenti's total compensation decreased 12% from $7.7 million to $6.8 million.
QUINSTREET, INC's top 5 named executive officers received combined total compensation of $16.3 million in fiscal year 2026.
The named executive officers disclosed in QUINSTREET, INC's 2026 proxy statement are:Douglas Valenti (Chairperson and Chief Executive Officer) with total compensation of $6.8 million, Nina Bhanap (Chief Technology Officer and President, Product and Technology) with total compensation of $3.0 million, Gregory Wong (Chief Financial Officer) with total compensation of $2.9 million, Timothy Stevens (Chief Operating Officer) with total compensation of $2.1 million, and Martin J. Collins (Chief Legal and Privacy Officer) with total compensation of $1.6 million.
Douglas Valenti, Chairperson and Chief Executive Officer of QUINSTREET, INC (QNST), received $6,760,750 in total compensation for FY2026, down 12.1% from the prior year. Stock awards of $6,156,000 were the largest component. Figures come from QUINSTREET, INC's DEF 14A 0002077096-26-000254 filed 16 Sep 2026.
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$6.8MSummary compensation table total · FY2026
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QUINSTREET, INC (QNST) — Key Facts
Last updated Sep 29, 2026 · DEF 14A filed Sep 16, 2026
| CEO | Douglas Valenti, Chairperson and Chief Executive Officer |
|---|---|
| Fiscal year | FY2026 |
| Total compensation | $6.8M |
| Base salary | $605K |
| Stock awards | $6.2M |
| Year-over-year change | -12% |
| Source | DEF 14A, 2026-09-16 |
Douglas Valenti, the Chairperson and Chief Executive Officer of QUINSTREET, INC, received total compensation of $6,760,750 in fiscal year 2026. This includes base salary of $604,750 and stock awards valued at $6,156,000. Figures come from QUINSTREET, INC's DEF 14A 0002077096-26-000254 filed 16 Sep 2026.
Douglas Valenti's base salary at QUINSTREET, INC is $604,750 per year as of fiscal year 2026. However, total compensation including stock awards, bonuses, and other benefits is $6,760,750. Figures come from QUINSTREET, INC's DEF 14A 0002077096-26-000254 filed 16 Sep 2026.
QUINSTREET, INC's CEO, Douglas Valenti, earned $6,760,750 in total compensation for fiscal year 2026. The majority of this compensation comes from stock awards ($6,156,000) rather than base salary ($604,750). Figures come from QUINSTREET, INC's DEF 14A 0002077096-26-000254 filed 16 Sep 2026.
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