EverQuote, Inc. (NASDAQ:EVER) Short Interest Update

EverQuote, Inc. (NASDAQ:EVER) was the target of a large increase in short interest in the month of January. As of January 15th, there was short interest totaling 2,340,737 shares, an increase of 20.3% from the December 31st total of 1,945,398 shares. Based on an average daily volume of 432,825 shares, the days-to-cover ratio is presently 5.4 days. Currently, 8.7% of the company’s stock are short sold. Currently, 8.7% of the company’s stock are short sold. Based on an average daily volume of 432,825 shares, the days-to-cover ratio is presently 5.4 days.

Insider Buying and Selling at EverQuote

In other EverQuote news, CAO Jon Ayotte sold 3,639 shares of the firm’s stock in a transaction on Monday, December 1st. The shares were sold at an average price of $26.76, for a total value of $97,379.64. Following the transaction, the chief accounting officer directly owned 49,233 shares of the company’s stock, valued at approximately $1,317,475.08. This trade represents a 6.88% decrease in their ownership of the stock. The transaction was disclosed in a filing with the Securities & Exchange Commission, which is accessible through this hyperlink. Also, CTO David Brainard sold 5,709 shares of EverQuote stock in a transaction dated 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 of the company’s stock, valued at $2,545,155.15. This represents a 5.32% decrease in their ownership of the stock. The SEC filing for this sale provides additional information. Over the last 90 days, insiders have sold 59,507 shares of company stock worth $1,494,612. Company insiders own 25.52% of the company’s stock.

Institutional Investors Weigh In On EverQuote

Several large investors have recently added to or reduced their stakes in the company. NewEdge Wealth LLC lifted its holdings in EverQuote by 16.6% during the fourth quarter. NewEdge Wealth LLC now owns 21,391 shares of the company’s stock valued at $578,000 after purchasing an additional 3,050 shares during the last quarter. K.J. Harrison & Partners Inc purchased a new stake in shares of EverQuote during the 4th quarter valued at approximately $270,000. Truist Financial Corp purchased a new stake in shares of EverQuote during the 4th quarter valued at approximately $259,000. Cornerstone Investment Partners LLC bought a new position in EverQuote in the 4th quarter worth approximately $217,000. Finally, UBS Group AG grew its stake in EverQuote by 7.0% in the 4th quarter. UBS Group AG now owns 251,054 shares of the company’s stock valued at $6,778,000 after buying an additional 16,360 shares in the last quarter. Hedge funds and other institutional investors own 91.54% of the company’s stock.

Wall Street Analyst Weigh In

A number of brokerages have commented on EVER. Weiss Ratings reissued a “hold (c)” rating on shares of EverQuote in a report on Thursday, January 22nd. Needham & Company LLC upped their price target on EverQuote from $38.00 to $40.00 and gave the stock a “buy” rating in a report on Tuesday, November 4th. JPMorgan Chase & Co. increased their price target on EverQuote from $30.00 to $32.00 and gave the company an “overweight” rating in a research report on Friday, December 12th. Wall Street Zen cut EverQuote from a “strong-buy” rating to a “buy” rating in a research note on Saturday, November 1st. Finally, Zacks Research upgraded shares of EverQuote from a “hold” rating to a “strong-buy” rating in a research note on Tuesday, November 4th. One analyst has rated the stock with a Strong Buy rating, three have given a Buy rating and one has given a Hold rating to the company. According to MarketBeat, EverQuote presently has an average rating of “Buy” and a consensus target price of $34.00.

EverQuote Trading Down 2.0%

Shares of NASDAQ:EVER traded down $0.38 during midday trading on Wednesday, reaching $18.69. The company had a trading volume of 445,846 shares, compared to its average volume of 551,214. The stock has a market cap of $672.24 million, a P/E ratio of 13.03 and a beta of 0.50. The company’s 50 day moving average price is $25.77 and its 200 day moving average price is $24.21. EverQuote has a 52-week low of $18.03 and a 52-week high of $30.03.

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

EverQuote News Roundup

Here are the key news stories impacting EverQuote this week:

• Positive Sentiment: Zacks Research raised multiple near‑term EPS forecasts and bumped FY‑2027 to $2.03 (from $2.02); the firm keeps a “Strong‑Buy” on EVER — a sign of analyst confidence that could support upside. MarketBeat EverQuote Coverage
• Neutral Sentiment: EverQuote set its Q4 and full‑year 2025 earnings release for Feb. 23 (after the close) with a 4:30 p.m. ET webcast — a near‑term catalyst that can drive volatility in either direction. Earnings Date Announcement
• Neutral Sentiment: Reported short‑interest data in early Feb is effectively meaningless (shows zero / NaN change), so there’s no clear evidence of elevated short pressure to explain today’s move.
• Negative Sentiment: One small downside revision: Zacks trimmed its Q4‑2027 EPS view to $0.48 from $0.49 — a modest cut that, while minor, adds a slight mixed signal amid otherwise positive estimate changes. MarketBeat EverQuote Coverage

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.