EverQuote (NASDAQ:EVER) CEO Jayme Mendal Sells 14,360 Shares

EverQuote, Inc. (NASDAQ:EVER) CEO Jayme Mendal sold 14,360 shares of the firm’s stock in a transaction that occurred on Friday, February 20th. The stock was sold at an average price of $14.98, for a total transaction of $215,112.80. Following the completion of the sale, the chief executive officer owned 541,777 shares in the company, valued at $8,115,819.46. This represents a 2.58% decrease in their position. The sale was disclosed in a legal filing with the SEC, which can be accessed through this link.

Jayme Mendal also recently made the following trade(s):

• On Tuesday, January 20th, Jayme Mendal sold 14,360 shares of EverQuote stock. The stock was sold at an average price of $24.15, for a total value of $346,794.00.
• On Monday, December 22nd, Jayme Mendal sold 14,360 shares of EverQuote stock. The stock was sold at an average price of $27.25, for a total value of $391,310.00.

EverQuote Price Performance

EverQuote stock traded up $0.18 during mid-day trading on Tuesday, reaching $15.50. 2,547,981 shares of the stock traded hands, compared to its average volume of 945,147. The stock has a market capitalization of $557.38 million, a PE ratio of 10.84 and a beta of 0.50. The business’s 50-day moving average is $22.54 and its 200-day moving average is $23.30. EverQuote, Inc. has a 12-month low of $13.93 and a 12-month high of $30.03.

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

Trending Headlines about EverQuote

Here are the key news stories impacting EverQuote this week:

• Positive Sentiment: Strong Q4 beat and solid full‑year results — EPS and revenue materially exceeded estimates, adjusted EBITDA and cash flow expanded, and management emphasized AI-driven growth and a $50M buyback. EverQuote Announces Fourth Quarter and Full Year 2025 Financial Results
• Positive Sentiment: Zacks upgraded EVER to a Rank #1 (Strong Buy), reflecting optimism on earnings momentum which can attract short‑term buyer interest. All You Need to Know About EverQuote (EVER) Rating Upgrade to Strong Buy
• Positive Sentiment: Solid balance sheet and cash generation — $171M cash, strong operating cash flow and management commentary about AI investments support medium‑term growth expectations. EverQuote Announces Fourth Quarter and Full Year 2025 Financial Results
• Neutral Sentiment: Several analysts reaffirmed Buy/Overweight ratings but trimmed price targets — this keeps institutional support possible while reducing upside expectations (mixed signal). Example: B. Riley kept a Buy while lowering its PT. B. Riley PT Note
• Negative Sentiment: Q1 guidance came in below Street revenue consensus — company gave Q1 revenue guide $175M–$185M vs. ~ $193.9M consensus, which is the main near‑term negative catalyst pressuring the stock. EverQuote Announces Fourth Quarter and Full Year 2025 Financial Results
• Negative Sentiment: Analysts cut price targets — JPMorgan cut its PT from $32 to $22 (still overweight), Needham and B. Riley also trimmed targets; lower targets can cap near‑term upside and weigh on sentiment. JPMorgan PT Cut
• Negative Sentiment: Seeking Alpha downgrade highlights structural AI risk — the note argues AI chatbots could disintermediate EverQuote’s lead marketplace over time, flagging a longer‑term threat despite strong near‑term results. EverQuote: AI Risk Is More Pressing Here (Downgrade)
• Negative Sentiment: Insider selling activity and earlier intraday selloff after the release noted by some outlets add to short‑term selling pressure. QuiverQuant Summary

Analysts Set New Price Targets

A number of research firms have commented on EVER. Craig Hallum restated a “buy” rating and set a $20.00 target price on shares of EverQuote in a research note on Tuesday. B. Riley Financial reduced their price objective on shares of EverQuote from $36.00 to $30.00 and set a “buy” rating for the company in a research note on Tuesday. Zacks Research upgraded shares of EverQuote from a “hold” rating to a “strong-buy” rating in a research note on Tuesday, November 4th. Wall Street Zen downgraded shares of EverQuote from a “strong-buy” rating to a “buy” rating in a report on Saturday, November 1st. Finally, Needham & Company LLC cut their price target on EverQuote from $40.00 to $25.00 and set a “buy” rating for the company in a research note on Tuesday. One equities research analyst has rated the stock with a Strong Buy rating, six have given a Buy rating and one has assigned a Hold rating to the company’s stock. According to data from MarketBeat.com, the company presently has an average rating of “Buy” and an average target price of $23.83.

Hedge Funds Weigh In On EverQuote

Hedge funds and other institutional investors have recently modified their holdings of the stock. Comerica Bank grew its stake in EverQuote by 235.4% during the third quarter. Comerica Bank now owns 1,100 shares of the company’s stock valued at $25,000 after acquiring an additional 772 shares in the last quarter. Versant Capital Management Inc boosted its holdings in shares of 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. Clearstead Advisors LLC grew its position in shares of EverQuote by 70.5% during the fourth quarter. Clearstead Advisors LLC now owns 1,997 shares of the company’s stock valued at $54,000 after purchasing an additional 826 shares in the last quarter. NewEdge Advisors LLC bought a new stake in shares of EverQuote in the third quarter worth about $52,000. Finally, Jones Financial Companies Lllp increased 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 purchasing an additional 2,246 shares during the last quarter. Institutional investors own 91.54% of the company’s stock.

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.