B. Riley Financial Lowers EverQuote (NASDAQ:EVER) Price Target to $30.00

EverQuote (NASDAQ:EVER) had its price target reduced by investment analysts at B. Riley Financial from $36.00 to $30.00 in a research report issued on Tuesday,Benzinga reports. The firm presently has a “buy” rating on the stock. B. Riley Financial’s target price indicates a potential upside of 89.87% from the stock’s previous close.

Other equities research analysts have also issued research reports about the company. Zacks Research upgraded EverQuote from a “hold” rating to a “strong-buy” rating in a research report on Tuesday, November 4th. Needham & Company LLC lowered their price objective on shares of EverQuote from $40.00 to $25.00 and set a “buy” rating for the company in a research note on Tuesday. Wall Street Zen lowered shares of EverQuote from a “strong-buy” rating to a “buy” rating in a report on Saturday, November 1st. Weiss Ratings restated a “hold (c)” rating on shares of EverQuote in a research note on Thursday, January 22nd. Finally, Raymond James Financial reiterated an “outperform” rating and issued a $18.00 target price on shares of EverQuote in a report on Tuesday, February 17th. One equities research analyst has rated the stock with a Strong Buy rating, six have assigned a Buy rating and one has assigned a Hold rating to the stock. According to MarketBeat.com, the company presently has an average rating of “Buy” and an average target price of $26.60.

EverQuote Trading Up 3.1%

Shares of EVER stock traded up $0.48 during trading hours on Tuesday, hitting $15.80. 1,237,259 shares of the company’s stock were exchanged, compared to its average volume of 904,639. The company has a market capitalization of $568.17 million, a PE ratio of 11.06 and a beta of 0.50. EverQuote has a 12-month low of $13.93 and a 12-month high of $30.03. The business’s 50 day simple moving average is $22.54 and its 200-day simple moving average is $23.30.

EverQuote (NASDAQ:EVER) last posted its quarterly earnings results on Monday, February 23rd. The company reported $1.54 EPS for the quarter, beating analysts’ consensus estimates of $0.35 by $1.19. EverQuote had a net margin of 8.36% and a return on equity of 38.19%. The firm had revenue of $195.32 million for the quarter, compared to analysts’ expectations of $176.82 million. During the same quarter in the prior year, the company posted $0.33 earnings per share. The business’s revenue for the quarter was up 32.3% on a year-over-year basis. Equities analysts anticipate that EverQuote will post 0.72 EPS for the current year.

Insider Transactions at EverQuote

In other EverQuote news, CAO Jon Ayotte sold 3,639 shares of the business’s stock in a transaction dated Monday, December 1st. The shares were sold at an average price of $26.76, for a total value of $97,379.64. Following the sale, the chief accounting officer directly owned 49,233 shares in the company, valued at approximately $1,317,475.08. The trade was a 6.88% decrease in their ownership of the stock. The sale was disclosed in a legal filing with the Securities & Exchange Commission, which can be accessed through this hyperlink. Also, CEO Jayme Mendal sold 14,360 shares of the firm’s stock in a transaction dated Tuesday, January 20th. The shares were sold at an average price of $24.15, for a total transaction of $346,794.00. Following the transaction, the chief executive officer owned 406,404 shares of the company’s stock, valued at approximately $9,814,656.60. This trade represents a 3.41% decrease in their position. The disclosure for this sale is available in the SEC filing. Insiders sold 43,768 shares of company stock valued at $1,122,957 in the last three months. 25.52% of the stock is currently owned by insiders.

Institutional Inflows and Outflows

Hedge funds have recently made changes to their positions in the company. Comerica Bank grew its stake in shares of EverQuote by 235.4% in the third 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 grew its holdings in EverQuote by 108.9% during the 3rd 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 EverQuote in the 3rd quarter worth about $52,000. Clearstead Advisors LLC lifted its stake in EverQuote by 70.5% in the fourth quarter. Clearstead Advisors LLC now owns 1,997 shares of the company’s stock worth $54,000 after purchasing an additional 826 shares during the last quarter. Finally, Jones Financial Companies Lllp raised its holdings in shares of EverQuote by 595.8% in the third quarter. Jones Financial Companies Lllp now owns 2,623 shares of the company’s stock worth $62,000 after buying an additional 2,246 shares during the period. 91.54% of the stock is currently owned by hedge funds and other institutional investors.

Key Headlines Impacting EverQuote

Here are the key news stories impacting EverQuote this week:

• Positive Sentiment: Q4 and full‑year beats: EVER reported Q4 EPS of $1.54 (vs. $0.35 est.) and revenue of $195.3M (+32% YoY); full‑year revenue grew 38% to $692.5M, Adjusted EBITDA +62% and GAAP net income rose materially (helped by a deferred tax benefit). These results support improvement in profitability and cash generation. EverQuote Tops Q4 Estimates on Solid Automotive, Home Insurance Growth
• Positive Sentiment: Strong operating metrics and capital actions: Automotive and home verticals both grew (auto +32–41%), operating cash flow and cash balances increased (ended year with ~$171M cash) and the company announced a $50M share repurchase program — all supportive of shareholder value. EverQuote Announces Fourth Quarter and Full Year 2025 Financial Results
• Neutral Sentiment: Analyst price‑target change but rating intact: Needham cut its target from $40 to $25 but kept a “Buy” rating, signaling conviction in the story while tempering near‑term upside expectations. EVER PT Lowered to $25 at Needham
• Neutral Sentiment: Earnings call and AI strategy: Management highlighted AI investments and product scaling as drivers of referral quality and long‑term growth; listen/transcript available for details that could affect execution risk assessment. Q4 2025 Earnings Call Transcript
• Negative Sentiment: Q1 revenue outlook below Street consensus: EverQuote guided Q1 2026 revenue to $175–185M, under the ~ $193.9M consensus cited by some outlets — a near‑term growth slowdown relative to expectations that likely pressured sentiment after the print. EverQuote Announces Fourth Quarter and Full Year 2025 Financial Results
• Negative Sentiment: Immediate market reaction: The stock initially dropped following the release/guidance despite the beat, reflecting investor focus on forward guidance and near‑term growth visibility. EverQuote posts better-than-expected sales but stock drops

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.