David Brainard Sells 5,709 Shares of EverQuote (NASDAQ:EVER) Stock

EverQuote, Inc. (NASDAQ:EVER) CTO David Brainard sold 5,709 shares of the stock in a transaction on Wednesday, January 7th. The shares were sold at an average price of $25.05, for a total transaction of $143,010.45. Following the transaction, the chief technology officer owned 101,603 shares in the company, valued at $2,545,155.15. This trade represents a 5.32% decrease in their ownership of the stock. The transaction was disclosed in a legal filing with the Securities & Exchange Commission, which can be accessed through this hyperlink.

David Brainard also recently made the following trade(s):

• On Friday, November 28th, David Brainard sold 1,291 shares of EverQuote stock. The shares were sold at an average price of $26.40, for a total transaction of $34,082.40.

EverQuote Stock Performance

Shares of EVER stock traded up $0.21 during trading hours on Thursday, hitting $25.42. 292,499 shares of the company were exchanged, compared to its average volume of 439,476. The stock has a market capitalization of $914.10 million, a price-to-earnings ratio of 17.78 and a beta of 0.46. EverQuote, Inc. has a one year low of $17.20 and a one year high of $30.03. The business’s 50-day simple moving average is $25.94 and its two-hundred day simple moving average is $24.26.

EverQuote (NASDAQ:EVER) last announced its quarterly earnings data on Monday, November 3rd. The company reported $0.50 earnings per share (EPS) for the quarter, beating the consensus estimate of $0.37 by $0.13. The firm had revenue of $173.94 million for the quarter, compared to analysts’ expectations of $166.09 million. EverQuote had a return on equity of 38.19% and a net margin of 8.36%.EverQuote’s revenue for the quarter was up 20.3% compared to the same quarter last year. During the same quarter in the prior year, the firm posted $0.31 earnings per share. As a group, analysts anticipate that EverQuote, Inc. will post 0.72 EPS for the current fiscal year.

Analysts Set New Price Targets

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

More EverQuote News

Here are the key news stories impacting EverQuote this week:

• Positive Sentiment: Zacks Research upgraded EverQuote to a “Strong Buy” and raised near‑term EPS expectations (Q1 2027 EPS raised to $0.54). The upgrade signals stronger analyst conviction in the company’s earnings trajectory and is the primary bullish driver cited by market coverage. EverQuote (EVER) Upgraded to Strong Buy
• Positive Sentiment: Zacks also raised multiple quarterly and full‑year EPS forecasts (FY2026/FY2027 and several quarters), boosting forward earnings power and supporting higher valuation assumptions. Analysts now model stronger growth into FY2027 (Zacks FY2027 EPS raised toward $2.02 in their note).
• Positive Sentiment: Technical commentary (hammer candlestick) suggests the stock may have established support after recent weakness, which, combined with upward estimate revisions, is prompting some buy interest. Technical Outlook: Hammer Pattern
• Neutral Sentiment: EverQuote will present at the 28th Annual Needham Growth Conference — management access can help sustain analyst interest and flow but is not an immediate revenue catalyst. Needham Conference Presentation
• Neutral Sentiment: Market consensus remains a “Buy” with an elevated average price target (~$34) and significant institutional ownership (~91.5%), which can amplify moves but also increase sensitivity to earnings and guidance surprises.
• Negative Sentiment: Insider selling: CFO Joseph Sanborn sold 1,063 shares (~$23.21 avg) and CAO Jon Ayotte sold 675 shares (~$25.16 avg) on Jan. 5. The sales are small relative to their holdings but create a near‑term bearish headline that can temper investor enthusiasm. Joseph Sanborn sale Jon Ayotte sale

Hedge Funds Weigh In On EverQuote

A number of institutional investors and hedge funds have recently bought and sold shares of EVER. NewEdge Advisors LLC acquired a new position in EverQuote during the 3rd quarter valued at about $52,000. PharVision Advisers LLC bought a new position in shares of EverQuote in the third quarter valued at approximately $209,000. Virtus Advisers LLC increased its stake in shares of EverQuote by 1,238.3% during the third quarter. Virtus Advisers LLC now owns 30,005 shares of the company’s stock valued at $686,000 after acquiring an additional 27,763 shares during the period. Prelude Capital Management LLC bought a new stake in EverQuote during the third quarter worth approximately $215,000. Finally, Mariner LLC raised its holdings in EverQuote by 56.2% during the third quarter. Mariner LLC now owns 14,829 shares of the company’s stock worth $339,000 after purchasing an additional 5,337 shares in the last quarter. Institutional investors own 91.54% of the company’s stock.

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.