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Earnings Data
Report Date
Aug 10, 2026After Close (Confirmed)
Period Ending
2026 (Q2)Consensus EPS Forecast
0.52Last Year’s EPS
0.39Same Quarter Last Year
Moderate Buy
Based on 6 Analysts Ratings
Earnings Call Summary
Earnings Call Sentiment|Positive
The call was predominantly positive: EverQuote reported strong, above-guidance Q1 results with double-digit revenue growth, record adjusted EBITDA (+30%), improved VMM (~29.3%), record operating cash flow, a net cash balance of $178.5M with no debt, and continued execution on AI-driven productivity and product initiatives. Management provided constructive Q2 guidance (midpoint implying ~21% revenue growth and ~32% adjusted EBITDA growth) and reiterated a path to $1B in revenue over 2–3 years. Key risks and near-term challenges cited include normalization of consumer shopping traffic, ad market competitiveness (which can cause VMM volatility), early-stage LLM/app integration adoption, some revenue concentration, and limited disclosure beyond Q2. Overall, the highlights materially outweigh the lowlights, and management presented a confident, growth-and-profitability-focused outlook.Company Guidance
Record Adjusted EBITDA and Margin Expansion
Adjusted EBITDA increased 30% year-over-year to a record $29.3 million, representing a 15.4% adjusted EBITDA margin; management emphasized continued year-over-year adjusted EBITDA growth and strong cash generation.
Solid Revenue Growth
Total revenue grew 15% year-over-year to $190.9 million in Q1 2026, with guidance for Q2 2026 revenue of $185M–$195M (implying ~21% year-over-year growth at the midpoint).
Auto and Home Vertical Performance
Auto revenue rose 13% year-over-year to $172.4 million; home revenue grew 33% year-over-year to $18.5 million, reflecting successful execution of operational plans to expand non-auto verticals.
Record Variable Marketing Dollars (VMD) and Improved VMM
VMD reached a record $55.9 million, up 19% year-over-year. Variable marketing margin (VMM) improved to 29.3% for the quarter and management expects VMM to remain in the high-20s (roughly 27%–29%) for the balance of the year.
Strong GAAP Net Income and Operating Cash Flow
GAAP net income grew to $18.7 million (from $8.0 million year-ago) and operating cash flow was a record $29.6 million for the quarter.
Healthy Balance Sheet and Share Repurchases
Ended the quarter with $178.5 million in cash and cash equivalents, no debt, and repurchased approximately $20 million of shares in Q1 (offsetting ~7.5% dilution to date).
Clear Multi-Year Growth Ambition
Management reaffirmed a path to $1 billion in revenue in 2–3 years and provided Q2 2026 guidance implying adjusted EBITDA of $28M–$30M (about 32% year-over-year growth at the midpoint).
Material Productivity Gains via AI
Revenue per employee increased nearly 3x from Q1 2023 to Q1 2026; company is deploying Agentic AI tools (AI cockpit, AI layer on site management, smart campaigns) aimed at further productivity and product innovation.
EVER Earnings History
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EVER Earnings-Related Price Changes
Report Date | Price 1 Day Before | Price 1 Day After | Percentage Change |
|---|---|---|---|
May 04, 2026 | $14.61 | $23.82 | +63.04% |
Feb 23, 2026 | $15.32 | $15.50 | +1.17% |
Nov 03, 2025 | $22.41 | $24.28 | +8.34% |
Aug 04, 2025 | $25.76 | $23.76 | -7.76% |
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FAQ
When does Everquote (EVER) report earnings?
Everquote (EVER) is schdueled to report earning on Aug 10, 2026, After Close (Confirmed).
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What is EVER EPS forecast?
EVER EPS forecast for the fiscal quarter 2026 (Q2) is 0.52.