Zacks Research Analysts Cut Earnings Estimates for EverQuote

EverQuote, Inc. (NASDAQ:EVER) – Zacks Research lowered their Q1 2026 earnings per share estimates for EverQuote in a research report issued on Monday, March 9th. Zacks Research analyst Team now expects that the company will post earnings per share of $0.43 for the quarter, down from their prior estimate of $0.45. Zacks Research has a “Hold” 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 $0.42 EPS, Q1 2027 earnings at $0.38 EPS, Q2 2027 earnings at $0.34 EPS, Q4 2027 earnings at $0.90 EPS and FY2028 earnings at $2.47 EPS.

A number of other research analysts have also commented on EVER. Needham & Company LLC lowered their price target on EverQuote from $40.00 to $25.00 and set a “buy” rating on the stock in a report on Tuesday, February 24th. Weiss Ratings reaffirmed a “hold (c)” rating on shares of EverQuote in a report on Thursday, January 22nd. Craig Hallum reiterated a “buy” rating and issued a $20.00 target price on shares of EverQuote in a research report on Tuesday, February 24th. Raymond James Financial restated an “outperform” rating and set a $18.00 price target on shares of EverQuote in a research report on Tuesday, February 17th. Finally, Canaccord Genuity Group reduced their price target on shares of EverQuote from $33.00 to $28.00 and set a “buy” rating for the company in a research note on Tuesday, February 24th. Six analysts have rated the stock with a Buy rating and two have given a Hold rating to the stock. According to MarketBeat.com, the stock currently has an average rating of “Moderate Buy” and an average target price of $23.83.

EverQuote Stock Up 0.2%

EverQuote stock opened at $15.86 on Wednesday. EverQuote has a 52-week low of $13.93 and a 52-week high of $30.03. The firm has a market capitalization of $571.44 million, a price-to-earnings ratio of 6.01 and a beta of 0.54. The firm has a 50-day moving average price of $19.98 and a two-hundred day moving average price of $22.70.

EverQuote (NASDAQ:EVER) last released its quarterly earnings results on Monday, February 23rd. The company reported $1.54 EPS for the quarter, topping the consensus estimate of $0.35 by $1.19. The business had revenue of $195.32 million during the quarter, compared to analyst estimates of $176.82 million. EverQuote had a net margin of 14.34% and a return on equity of 57.65%. The company’s quarterly revenue was up 32.3% on a year-over-year basis. During the same quarter in the prior year, the firm earned $0.33 earnings per share.

Insider Buying and Selling at EverQuote

In other news, CAO Jon Ayotte sold 1,730 shares of EverQuote stock in a transaction that occurred on Wednesday, February 25th. The shares were sold at an average price of $15.56, for a total value of $26,918.80. Following the transaction, the chief accounting officer owned 86,202 shares of the company’s stock, valued at $1,341,303.12. The trade was a 1.97% decrease in their position. The sale was disclosed in a document filed with the SEC, which is accessible through this link. Also, CEO Jayme Mendal sold 14,360 shares of the business’s stock in a transaction that occurred on Friday, February 20th. The stock was sold at an average price of $14.98, for a total transaction of $215,112.80. Following the completion of the sale, the chief executive officer owned 541,777 shares in the company, valued at $8,115,819.46. The trade was a 2.58% decrease in their ownership of the stock. Additional details regarding this sale are available in the official SEC disclosure. In the last quarter, insiders have sold 55,249 shares of company stock worth $1,238,364. Company insiders own 25.52% of the company’s stock.

Institutional Inflows and Outflows

Several institutional investors have recently modified their holdings of EVER. Comerica Bank grew its holdings in shares of EverQuote by 235.4% in the 3rd quarter. Comerica Bank now owns 1,100 shares of the company’s stock worth $25,000 after acquiring an additional 772 shares during the last quarter. Versant Capital Management Inc lifted its holdings in shares of EverQuote by 108.9% during the third quarter. Versant Capital Management Inc now owns 1,153 shares of the company’s stock valued at $26,000 after purchasing an additional 601 shares during the last quarter. NewEdge Advisors LLC purchased a new stake in shares of EverQuote during the third quarter valued at $52,000. Clearstead Advisors LLC boosted its position in shares of EverQuote by 70.5% in the 4th quarter. Clearstead Advisors LLC now owns 1,997 shares of the company’s stock valued at $54,000 after purchasing an additional 826 shares during the period. Finally, Jones Financial Companies Lllp increased its stake in EverQuote by 595.8% in the 3rd quarter. Jones Financial Companies Lllp now owns 2,623 shares of the company’s stock worth $62,000 after purchasing an additional 2,246 shares in the last quarter. Institutional investors own 91.54% of the company’s stock.

Key Headlines Impacting EverQuote

Here are the key news stories impacting EverQuote this week:

• Positive Sentiment: Zacks raised several medium‑term and long‑term estimates (notably FY2026 and FY2027 ups, and higher Q3/Q4 2026–2027 quarter forecasts), signaling improved longer‑run profitability assumptions that could support multiple expansion and investor confidence.
• Positive Sentiment: EverQuote’s most recent reported quarter showed a strong beat on EPS and revenue with double‑digit revenue growth year‑over‑year, giving the stock fundamental momentum from demonstrated execution and margin improvement.
• Neutral Sentiment: The stock was mentioned in a Yahoo Finance small‑cap roundup; the item may increase visibility but doesn’t by itself change fundamentals. 2 Small-Cap Stocks to Target This Week and 1 We Ignore
• Negative Sentiment: Zacks trimmed several near‑term quarterly EPS estimates (Q1/Q2 2026 and Q1/Q2 2027 reductions), which could temper short‑term upside and suggests some conservatism about momentum or seasonality in the coming quarters.

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.