Q1 Earnings Forecast for EverQuote Issued By Zacks Research

EverQuote, Inc. (NASDAQ:EVER) – Equities researchers at Zacks Research lifted their Q1 2026 EPS estimates for EverQuote in a research note issued to investors on Tuesday, February 3rd. Zacks Research analyst Team now forecasts that the company will post earnings per share of $0.45 for the quarter, up from their previous estimate of $0.44. Zacks Research currently has a “Strong-Buy” rating on the stock. The consensus estimate for EverQuote’s current full-year earnings is $0.72 per share. Zacks Research also issued estimates for EverQuote’s Q2 2026 earnings at $0.43 EPS, Q3 2026 earnings at $0.47 EPS, Q1 2027 earnings at $0.55 EPS, Q3 2027 earnings at $0.54 EPS, Q4 2027 earnings at $0.48 EPS and FY2027 earnings at $2.03 EPS.

EverQuote (NASDAQ:EVER) last announced its quarterly earnings data on Monday, November 3rd. The company reported $0.50 earnings per share for the quarter, beating the consensus estimate of $0.37 by $0.13. The firm had revenue of $173.94 million during the quarter, compared to analysts’ expectations of $166.09 million. EverQuote had a return on equity of 38.19% and a net margin of 8.36%.The company’s quarterly revenue was up 20.3% compared to the same quarter last year. During the same period in the previous year, the firm earned $0.31 EPS.

EVER has been the subject of several other reports. Needham & Company LLC boosted their target price on shares of EverQuote from $38.00 to $40.00 and gave the company a “buy” rating in a research report on Tuesday, November 4th. JPMorgan Chase & Co. boosted their price objective on shares of EverQuote from $30.00 to $32.00 and gave the company an “overweight” rating in a research report on Friday, December 12th. Wall Street Zen cut EverQuote from a “strong-buy” rating to a “buy” rating in a research note on Saturday, November 1st. Finally, Weiss Ratings reiterated a “hold (c)” rating on shares of EverQuote in a research note on Thursday, January 22nd. One analyst has rated the stock with a Strong Buy rating, three have given a Buy rating and one has assigned a Hold rating to the stock. According to MarketBeat, EverQuote currently has an average rating of “Buy” and an average price target of $34.00.

EverQuote Stock Down 4.7%

EVER opened at $18.18 on Wednesday. EverQuote has a twelve month low of $17.94 and a twelve month high of $30.03. The company has a 50-day simple moving average of $25.60 and a 200 day simple moving average of $24.17. The stock has a market capitalization of $653.75 million, a price-to-earnings ratio of 12.71 and a beta of 0.50.

Insider Transactions at EverQuote

In other EverQuote news, CTO David Brainard sold 5,709 shares of the stock in a transaction dated Wednesday, January 7th. The stock was sold at an average price of $25.05, for a total value of $143,010.45. Following the completion of the transaction, the chief technology officer directly owned 101,603 shares in the company, valued at approximately $2,545,155.15. This trade represents a 5.32% decrease in their ownership of the stock. The transaction was disclosed in a document filed with the Securities & Exchange Commission, which can be accessed through this link. Also, CEO Jayme Mendal sold 14,360 shares of EverQuote stock in a transaction dated Monday, December 22nd. The shares were sold at an average price of $27.25, for a total value of $391,310.00. Following the sale, the chief executive officer directly owned 438,052 shares in the company, valued at $11,936,917. The trade was a 3.17% decrease in their ownership of the stock. Additional details regarding this sale are available in the official SEC disclosure. Insiders have sold a total of 59,507 shares of company stock valued at $1,494,612 over the last quarter. 25.52% of the stock is currently owned by insiders.

Institutional Inflows and Outflows

Large investors have recently added to or reduced their stakes in the business. Balyasny Asset Management L.P. raised its stake in shares of EverQuote by 110.7% during the third quarter. Balyasny Asset Management L.P. now owns 687,367 shares of the company’s stock valued at $15,720,000 after acquiring an additional 361,082 shares during the last quarter. AQR Capital Management LLC boosted its stake in EverQuote by 95.1% during the second quarter. AQR Capital Management LLC now owns 655,615 shares of the company’s stock worth $15,853,000 after acquiring an additional 319,618 shares in the last quarter. UBS AM A Distinct Business Unit of UBS Asset Management Americas LLC boosted its position in shares of EverQuote by 615.1% during the 1st quarter. UBS AM A Distinct Business Unit of UBS Asset Management Americas LLC now owns 339,672 shares of the company’s stock worth $8,896,000 after purchasing an additional 292,172 shares in the last quarter. Lazard Asset Management LLC boosted its holdings in EverQuote by 138.2% in the third quarter. Lazard Asset Management LLC now owns 495,970 shares of the company’s stock worth $11,343,000 after acquiring an additional 287,756 shares in the last quarter. Finally, SG Americas Securities LLC lifted its holdings in shares of EverQuote by 1,100.6% in the 4th quarter. SG Americas Securities LLC now owns 244,937 shares of the company’s stock worth $6,613,000 after purchasing an additional 224,535 shares in the last quarter. Institutional investors own 91.54% of the company’s stock.

EverQuote News Roundup

Here are the key news stories impacting EverQuote this week:

• Positive Sentiment: Zacks raised multiple near‑term EPS forecasts (Q1‑2026, Q2‑2026, Q3‑2026 and Q1 & Q3‑2027) and nudged FY‑2027 higher to $2.03 — a sign analysts see improving profitability into 2027. Zacks revisions — MarketBeat
• Neutral Sentiment: Zacks maintains a “Strong‑Buy” rating on EVER, which supports a constructive medium‑term view but doesn’t guarantee immediate upside. Zacks rating — MarketBeat
• Negative Sentiment: Zacks trimmed its Q4‑2027 EPS estimate slightly (from $0.49 to $0.48); even small downward revisions can trigger short‑term profit‑taking, particularly with the elevated volume and the stock sitting well below its moving averages. Q4‑2027 cut — MarketBeat

EverQuote Company Profile

EverQuote, Inc operates an online insurance marketplace that connects consumers with insurance providers across the United States. Founded in 2011 and headquartered in Cambridge, Massachusetts, the company leverages proprietary technology to match individuals seeking coverage with insurers offering competitive rates. Since its initial public offering in 2020, EverQuote has focused on expanding its digital platform and enhancing the efficiency of its lead-generation processes.

The company’s core business centers on a quote-comparison engine for personal auto, home, and health insurance products.