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StocksMedium•3 September 2026•
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MediaAlpha Announces CFO Succession and Raises Q3 2026 Financial Guidance

Key Facts

1Pat Thompson will step down as MediaAlpha's CFO effective October 1, 2026.
2Tigran Sinanyan, current SVP of Finance, will succeed Pat Thompson as CFO.
3The company expects Q3 2026 results to be at or above the top end of previously disclosed guidance ranges.

In a move reflecting confidence in the company's operational trajectory, MediaAlpha has announced a planned transition in its financial leadership alongside a positive update to its outlook. Pat Thompson is set to step down as Chief Financial Officer effective October 1, 2026, and will be succeeded by Tigran Sinanyan, the current Senior Vice President of Finance. According to reports, Thompson will remain as a consultant through February 2027 to ensure an effective transition of duties.

These executive changes coincide with robust financial performance, as the company raised its guidance for the third quarter of 2026. Management now expects revenue and Adjusted EBITDA to arrive at or above the top end of previously disclosed guidance ranges. This optimism is underpinned by the company's programmatic technology platform, which connects insurance carriers with online shoppers across various insurance sectors.

Regarding market performance, updated price data for MAX shares was unavailable at the time of this report on September 3, 2026. Investors are closely watching how the new leadership will maintain this positive momentum, particularly as Sinanyan officially assumes his role in early October, following a period of significant macroeconomic commentary including speeches by Fed Chair Kevin Warsh in late August.