What is Zacks Research’s Estimate for EverQuote Q3 Earnings?

EverQuote, Inc. (NASDAQ:EVER) – Equities researchers at Zacks Research boosted their Q3 2026 earnings estimates for shares of EverQuote in a note issued to investors on Monday, May 18th. Zacks Research analyst Team now expects that the company will post earnings per share of $0.51 for the quarter, up from their previous forecast of $0.50. Zacks Research has a “Hold” rating on the stock. The consensus estimate for EverQuote’s current full-year earnings is $2.03 per share. Zacks Research also issued estimates for EverQuote’s Q3 2027 earnings at $0.54 EPS and Q4 2027 earnings at $0.86 EPS.

EverQuote (NASDAQ:EVER) last released its quarterly earnings data on Monday, May 4th. The company reported $0.51 earnings per share for the quarter, topping the consensus estimate of $0.43 by $0.08. EverQuote had a net margin of 15.35% and a return on equity of 53.39%. The business had revenue of $190.85 million for the quarter, compared to analyst estimates of $180.10 million. During the same quarter last year, the firm earned $0.21 EPS. EverQuote’s quarterly revenue was up 14.6% compared to the same quarter last year.

A number of other research analysts have also weighed in on EVER. Raymond James Financial reaffirmed an “outperform” rating and issued a $18.00 price target on shares of EverQuote in a research note on Tuesday, February 17th. Canaccord Genuity Group cut their price target on shares of EverQuote from $33.00 to $28.00 and set a “buy” rating on the stock in a research note on Tuesday, February 24th. JPMorgan Chase & Co. lifted their price target on shares of EverQuote from $22.00 to $24.00 and gave the company an “overweight” rating in a research note on Tuesday, May 5th. Craig Hallum reaffirmed a “buy” rating and issued a $20.00 price target on shares of EverQuote in a research note on Tuesday, February 24th. Finally, Wall Street Zen lowered shares of EverQuote from a “strong-buy” rating to a “buy” rating in a research note on Saturday, April 4th. Six equities research analysts have rated the stock with a Buy rating and two have issued a Hold rating to the company. Based on data from MarketBeat.com, the stock currently has an average rating of “Moderate Buy” and a consensus price target of $24.17.

EverQuote Price Performance

EverQuote stock opened at $18.48 on Wednesday. The company’s 50 day simple moving average is $16.58 and its 200 day simple moving average is $20.77. EverQuote has a fifty-two week low of $13.88 and a fifty-two week high of $28.73. The firm has a market capitalization of $665.83 million, a price-to-earnings ratio of 6.29 and a beta of 0.56.

Institutional Trading of EverQuote

Institutional investors and hedge funds have recently added to or reduced their stakes in the company. Comerica Bank raised its position in EverQuote by 235.4% during the third quarter. Comerica Bank now owns 1,100 shares of the company’s stock worth $25,000 after acquiring an additional 772 shares in the last quarter. Versant Capital Management Inc increased its holdings in shares of EverQuote by 108.9% in 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. Clearstead Advisors LLC increased its holdings in shares of EverQuote by 70.5% in the fourth 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 last quarter. Signature Equity Partners LLC increased its holdings in shares of EverQuote by 65.5% in the first quarter. Signature Equity Partners LLC now owns 2,127 shares of the company’s stock valued at $33,000 after purchasing an additional 842 shares during the last quarter. Finally, NewEdge Advisors LLC acquired a new position in shares of EverQuote in the third quarter valued at $52,000. 91.54% of the stock is owned by institutional investors.

Insider Buying and Selling at EverQuote

In other news, CEO Jayme Mendal sold 14,360 shares of EverQuote stock in a transaction that occurred on Friday, February 20th. The shares were sold at an average price of $14.98, for a total value of $215,112.80. Following the sale, the chief executive officer directly owned 541,777 shares in the company, valued at $8,115,819.46. This trade represents a 2.58% decrease in their ownership of the stock. The transaction was disclosed in a document filed with the Securities & Exchange Commission, which is available at the SEC website. Also, CTO David Brainard sold 9,942 shares of the company’s stock in a transaction on Tuesday, May 5th. The stock was sold at an average price of $19.42, for a total transaction of $193,073.64. Following the sale, the chief technology officer directly owned 180,493 shares in the company, valued at $3,505,174.06. This trade represents a 5.22% decrease in their ownership of the stock. The disclosure for this sale is available in the SEC filing. Insiders have sold 48,400 shares of company stock valued at $886,823 over the last ninety days. 25.52% of the stock is currently owned by company insiders.

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.