Everquote (EVER)
NASDAQ:EVER
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Rating:84Outperform
Price Target:
$21.50
▲(33.54% Upside)
Action:Reiterated
Date:05/09/26
High score driven by a strong financial inflection (profitability, cash flow quality, and a low-risk balance sheet) plus upbeat near-term guidance and execution signals from the latest earnings call. Valuation is supportive with a low P/E. Technicals are constructive short-term but still below longer-term moving averages, tempering the overall score.
Positive Factors
Cash generation quality
EverQuote has converted profitability into cash: operating cash flow exceeds net income and free cash flow closely tracks earnings. Durable cash generation funds AI/product investment, supports buybacks and buffers cycles, reducing reliance on external financing for 2–3 month to multi-year initiatives.
Negative Factors
Revenue concentration risk
Dependence on outsized spend from a single carrier injects lumpy revenue and forecasting risk. If large account spend reverts, top-line and variable marketing dollars could swing materially quarter-to-quarter, stressing the predictability of growth and cash generation over the next several quarters.
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Positive Factors
Negative Factors
Cash generation quality
EverQuote has converted profitability into cash: operating cash flow exceeds net income and free cash flow closely tracks earnings. Durable cash generation funds AI/product investment, supports buybacks and buffers cycles, reducing reliance on external financing for 2–3 month to multi-year initiatives.
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EverQuote Key Performance Indicators (KPIs)
Any
Revenue by Segment
Breaks down where EverQuote makes money—such as lead sales to insurers, subscription or platform services, and any advertising or agency revenue—revealing which businesses drive growth and profit. A rising share of higher‑margin or recurring segments points to better earnings quality and sustainability, while concentration in low‑margin lead sales increases sensitivity to pricing pressure and demand cycles.
Breaks down where EverQuote makes money—such as lead sales to insurers, subscription or platform services, and any advertising or agency revenue—revealing which businesses drive growth and profit. A rising share of higher‑margin or recurring segments points to better earnings quality and sustainability, while concentration in low‑margin lead sales increases sensitivity to pricing pressure and demand cycles.
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Market Cap
$644.85M
Dividend YieldN/A
Average Volume (3M)1.08M
Price to Earnings (P/E)7.4
Beta (1Y)1.17
Revenue Growth24.49%
EPS Growth181.60%
CountryUS
Employees324
SectorCommunication Services
Sector Strength97
IndustryInternet Content & Information
Share Statistics
EPS (TTM)3.04
Shares Outstanding31,769,000
10 Day Avg. Volume1,810,426
30 Day Avg. Volume1,082,604
Financial Highlights & Ratios
PEG Ratio0.05
Price to Book (P/B)4.10
Price to Sales (P/S)1.41
P/FCF Ratio10.80
Enterprise Value/Market Cap0.97
Enterprise Value/Revenue0.87
Enterprise Value/Gross Profit0.90
Enterprise Value/Ebitda7.89
Forecast
1Y Price Target
$26.00Price Target Upside61.49% Upside
Rating ConsensusModerate Buy
Number of Analyst Covering7
EPS Forecast (FY)2.09
Revenue Forecast (FY)$795.84M
EverQuote Business Overview & Revenue Model
Company Description
EverQuote, Inc. operates an online marketplace for insurance shopping in the United States. The company's online marketplace offers consumers shopping for auto, home and renters, life, and health insurance. It serves carriers and agents, as well a...
How the Company Makes Money
EverQuote makes money primarily by monetizing consumer shopping traffic on its insurance marketplaces and selling that demand to insurance providers (carriers and agents). Its main revenue stream is the fee-based sale of leads and referrals: when ...
EverQuote Earnings Call Summary
Earnings Call Date:May 04, 2026
(Q1-2026)
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Next Earnings Date:Aug 10, 2026
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.Positive Updates
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.
Negative Updates
Normalization of Consumer Shopping/Traffic
Management indicated search and shopping levels are starting to normalize from previously elevated levels; while value per referral is higher, overall traffic volumes may moderate which could affect growth dynamics.
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Q1-2026 Updates
Positive
Negative
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.
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Company Guidance
EverQuote guided Q2 2026 revenue of $185–$195 million (midpoint implying ~21% YoY growth), VMD of $55–$57 million (midpoint ≈23% YoY) and adjusted EBITDA of $28–$30 million (midpoint ≈32% YoY). Management framed that outlook against Q1 results of $190.9M revenue, $55.9M VMD, record adjusted EBITDA of $29.3M (15.4% margin; +30% YoY), GAAP net income of $18.7M, operating cash flow of $29.6M and cash of $178.5M with no debt, reiterated a path to $1 billion in revenues in 2–3 years, noted expected variable marketing margin in the high‑20s (roughly 27–29%), and signaled ongoing share repurchases (Q1 buybacks roughly offsetting ~7.5% dilution).EverQuote Financial Statement Overview
Summary
Income Statement
84
Very Positive
Balance Sheet
90
Very Positive
Cash Flow
86
Very Positive
| Breakdown | TTM | Dec 2025 | Dec 2024 | Dec 2023 | Dec 2022 | Dec 2021 |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
Income Statement | ||||||
| Total Revenue | 716.74M | 692.52M | 500.19M | 287.92M | 404.13M | 418.51M |
| Gross Profit | 698.48M | 673.15M | 479.27M | 265.47M | 380.15M | 394.57M |
| EBITDA | 79.38M | 65.63M | 37.42M | -22.36M | -23.07M | -15.79M |
| Net Income | 109.99M | 99.31M | 32.17M | -51.29M | -24.42M | -19.43M |
Balance Sheet | ||||||
| Total Assets | 323.97M | 326.91M | 210.53M | 110.92M | 156.52M | 143.61M |
| Cash, Cash Equivalents and Short-Term Investments | 29.60M | 95.38M | 102.12M | 37.96M | 30.84M | 34.85M |
| Total Debt | 2.25M | 2.57M | 3.63M | 2.16M | 6.44M | 8.23M |
| Total Liabilities | 83.11M | 88.87M | 75.16M | 30.02M | 49.03M | 58.48M |
| Stockholders Equity | 240.87M | 238.04M | 135.37M | 80.91M | 107.49M | 85.13M |
Cash Flow | ||||||
| Free Cash Flow | 98.84M | 90.32M | 62.45M | -6.67M | -20.08M | 4.33M |
| Operating Cash Flow | 101.67M | 95.38M | 66.57M | -2.83M | -15.79M | 7.19M |
| Investing Cash Flow | -5.46M | -5.06M | -4.11M | 9.35M | -4.29M | -18.82M |
| Financing Cash Flow | -42.67M | -21.06M | 1.71M | 577.00K | 15.84M | 3.62M |
EverQuote Technical Analysis
Positive
16.10
Price Trends
16.54
Positive
18.61
Negative
21.27
Negative
Market Momentum
0.62
Positive
53.70
Neutral
16.70
Positive
Evaluating momentum and price trends is crucial in stock analysis to make informed investment decisions. For EVER, the sentiment is Positive. The current price of 16.1 is below the 20-day moving average (MA) of 17.68, below the 50-day MA of 16.54, and below the 200-day MA of 21.27, indicating a neutral trend. The MACD of 0.62 indicates Positive momentum. The RSI at 53.70 is Neutral, neither overbought nor oversold. The STOCH value of 16.70 is Positive, not indicating any strong overbought or oversold conditions. Overall, these indicators collectively point to a Positive sentiment for EVER.
EverQuote Risk Analysis
EverQuote disclosed 33 risk factors in its most recent earnings report. EverQuote reported the most risks in the "Finance & Corporate" category.
Finance & Corporate - Financial and accounting risks. Risks related to the execution of corporate activity and strategy
Latest Risks Added 0 New Risks
EverQuote Peers Comparison
UnderperformOutperform
Sector (60)
Name | Overall Rating | Market Cap | P/E Ratio | ROE | Dividend Yield | Revenue Growth | EPS Growth |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
84 Outperform | $644.85M | 7.42 | 53.39% | ― | 24.49% | 181.60% | |
79 Outperform | $1.37B | 3.70 | 11.91% | ― | 9.62% | 880.15% | |
64 Neutral | $793.29M | -11.86 | -10.32% | ― | 6.78% | 52.54% | |
60 Neutral | $48.67B | 4.58 | -11.27% | 4.14% | 2.83% | -41.78% | |
55 Neutral | $516.89M | 11.32 | -568.82% | ― | 15.66% | 138.39% | |
53 Neutral | $613.89M | -3.10 | -3.62% | 7.14% | -1.77% | -152.61% | |
52 Neutral | $209.52M | -8.89 | 2.06% | ― | -9.14% | -60.63% |
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EverQuote Corporate Events
Business Operations and StrategyStock BuybackFinancial Disclosures
EverQuote Shares Strong Q1 Results and AI-Driven Growth
Positive
May 4, 2026
EverQuote reported strong first quarter 2026 results on May 4, 2026, with revenue rising 15% year over year to $190.9 million, led by $172.4 million from automotive insurance and $18.5 million from home and renters, which grew 13% and 33% respecti...
Business Operations and StrategyStock BuybackFinancial Disclosures
EverQuote Reports Record 2025 Results, Issues Strong Outlook
Positive
Feb 23, 2026
On February 23, 2026, EverQuote reported record fourth quarter and full-year 2025 results, with Q4 revenue up 32% year over year to $195.3 million and full-year revenue up 38% to $692.5 million, driven largely by strong growth in its automotive an...
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