What is Zacks Research’s Estimate for EverQuote Q1 Earnings?

EverQuote, Inc. (NASDAQ:EVER) – Research analysts at Zacks Research lifted their Q1 2026 earnings per share (EPS) estimates for shares of EverQuote in a research report issued to clients and investors on Tuesday, January 6th. Zacks Research analyst Team now anticipates that the company will post earnings per share of $0.44 for the quarter, up from their prior estimate of $0.41. Zacks Research 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 $0.42 EPS, Q3 2026 earnings at $0.46 EPS, FY2026 earnings at $1.76 EPS, Q2 2027 earnings at $0.45 EPS, Q3 2027 earnings at $0.53 EPS and FY2027 earnings at $2.02 EPS.

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

Other analysts also recently issued reports about the stock. Wall Street Zen downgraded shares of EverQuote from a “strong-buy” rating to a “buy” rating in a research note on Saturday, November 1st. JPMorgan Chase & Co. upped their price target on EverQuote from $30.00 to $32.00 and gave the company an “overweight” rating in a research report on Friday, December 12th. Weiss Ratings reissued a “hold (c)” rating on shares of EverQuote in a research note on Wednesday, October 8th. Finally, Needham & Company LLC raised their price objective on EverQuote from $38.00 to $40.00 and gave the stock a “buy” rating in a research report on Tuesday, November 4th. One equities research analyst has rated the stock with a Strong Buy rating, three have given a Buy rating and one has issued a Hold rating to the stock. According to MarketBeat, the stock has a consensus rating of “Buy” and a consensus target price of $34.00.

EverQuote Stock Performance

Shares of NASDAQ:EVER opened at $25.42 on Wednesday. The firm has a 50 day simple moving average of $26.03 and a 200 day simple moving average of $24.27. EverQuote has a 52 week low of $17.20 and a 52 week high of $30.03. The company has a market cap of $914.10 million, a PE ratio of 17.78 and a beta of 0.46.

Institutional Trading of EverQuote

Several large investors have recently added to or reduced their stakes in the business. Allspring Global Investments Holdings LLC boosted its holdings in EverQuote by 37.0% in the third quarter. Allspring Global Investments Holdings LLC now owns 475,691 shares of the company’s stock worth $10,546,000 after purchasing an additional 128,426 shares in the last quarter. Acadian Asset Management LLC raised its holdings in EverQuote by 13.2% during the first quarter. Acadian Asset Management LLC now owns 856,248 shares of the company’s stock valued at $22,413,000 after buying an additional 99,743 shares in the last quarter. Counterpoint Mutual Funds LLC bought a new stake in shares of EverQuote during the 2nd quarter worth about $715,000. Arrowstreet Capital Limited Partnership boosted its stake in shares of EverQuote by 6.8% during the 2nd quarter. Arrowstreet Capital Limited Partnership now owns 700,976 shares of the company’s stock worth $16,950,000 after acquiring an additional 44,383 shares in the last quarter. Finally, Sigma Planning Corp increased its holdings in shares of EverQuote by 212.5% during the 2nd quarter. Sigma Planning Corp now owns 34,517 shares of the company’s stock valued at $835,000 after acquiring an additional 23,472 shares during the last quarter. 91.54% of the stock is owned by institutional investors.

Insider Transactions at EverQuote

In related news, Director John L. Shields sold 2,000 shares of the business’s stock in a transaction that occurred on Monday, October 13th. The stock was sold at an average price of $20.78, for a total value of $41,560.00. Following the completion of the sale, the director owned 27,219 shares of the company’s stock, valued at approximately $565,610.82. The trade was a 6.84% decrease in their position. The sale was disclosed in a filing with the SEC, which can be accessed through this link. Also, CAO Jon Ayotte sold 3,639 shares of the stock in a transaction that occurred on Monday, December 1st. The stock was sold at an average price of $26.76, for a total value of $97,379.64. Following the completion of the transaction, the chief accounting officer owned 49,233 shares in the company, valued at $1,317,475.08. This represents a 6.88% decrease in their position. Additional details regarding this sale are available in the official SEC disclosure. Over the last three months, insiders have sold 58,836 shares of company stock worth $1,400,099. 25.52% of the stock is owned by company insiders.

Key Stories Impacting EverQuote

Here are the key news stories impacting EverQuote this week:

• Positive Sentiment: Zacks Research upgraded EverQuote to a Zacks Rank #1 (Strong Buy) and raised near‑term and FY2026/FY2027 EPS forecasts substantially (examples: FY2026 to $1.76 and FY2027 to $2.02), signaling higher earnings expectations that can support a higher share multiple. Read More.
• Positive Sentiment: Technical commentators note a hammer candlestick pattern and recent support, suggesting the stock may have stabilized and could attract buyers alongside the earnings revisions. Read More.
• Neutral Sentiment: Institutional ownership remains high (~91.5%) and recent small increases by several funds were reported; this shows continued institutional interest but no large new institutional purchases that would materially move the stock.
• Negative Sentiment: Executive insiders have sold shares this week: CTO David Brainard sold 5,709 shares, CAO Jon Ayotte sold 675 shares, and CFO Joseph Sanborn sold 1,063 shares — routine liquidity moves that can create short‑term selling pressure or be interpreted cautiously by investors. See filings for details: Read More., Read More., Read More..

About EverQuote

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.