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

08 Jan 2026, 17:24 by Scott Moore · The Cerbat Gem

EverQuote, Inc. (NASDAQ:EVER – Get Free Report) CTO David Brainard sold 5,709 shares of the business’s stock in a transaction on Wednesday, January 7th. The stock was sold at an average price of $25.05, for a total value of $143,010.45. Following the completion of the sale, the chief technology officer directly owned 101,603 shares in the company, valued at $2,545,155.15. This represents a 5.32% decrease in their position. The transaction was disclosed in a filing with the SEC, which is available at this link.

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 value of $34,082.40.

EverQuote Trading Up 0.8%

NASDAQ:EVER traded up $0.21 during mid-day trading on Thursday, reaching $25.42. 292,499 shares of the stock were exchanged, compared to its average volume of 439,476. The business has a fifty day moving average price of $25.94 and a 200 day moving average price of $24.26. EverQuote, Inc. has a 1-year low of $17.20 and a 1-year high of $30.03. The firm has a market capitalization of $914.10 million, a PE ratio of 17.78 and a beta of 0.46.

EverQuote (NASDAQ:EVER – Get Free Report) last posted its quarterly earnings data on Monday, November 3rd. The company reported $0.50 earnings per share for the quarter, beating 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 company had revenue of $173.94 million during the quarter, compared to analyst estimates of $166.09 million. During the same quarter last year, the firm posted $0.31 EPS. The business’s revenue for the quarter was up 20.3% on a year-over-year basis. On average, sell-side analysts forecast that EverQuote, Inc. will post 0.72 earnings per share for the current year.

Key Stories Impacting EverQuote

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

Institutional Trading of EverQuote

Hedge funds and other institutional investors have recently modified their holdings of the business. Allspring Global Investments Holdings LLC raised its position in EverQuote by 37.0% during the third quarter. Allspring Global Investments Holdings LLC now owns 475,691 shares of the company’s stock valued at $10,546,000 after acquiring an additional 128,426 shares in the last quarter. Acadian Asset Management LLC grew its position in EverQuote by 13.2% in the first quarter. Acadian Asset Management LLC now owns 856,248 shares of the company’s stock worth $22,413,000 after acquiring an additional 99,743 shares in the last quarter. Counterpoint Mutual Funds LLC acquired a new position in shares of EverQuote during the 2nd quarter worth $715,000. Sigma Planning Corp raised its holdings in shares of EverQuote by 212.5% during the 2nd quarter. Sigma Planning Corp now owns 34,517 shares of the company’s stock valued at $835,000 after purchasing an additional 23,472 shares in the last quarter. Finally, Arrowstreet Capital Limited Partnership lifted its stake in shares of EverQuote by 6.8% in the 2nd quarter. Arrowstreet Capital Limited Partnership now owns 700,976 shares of the company’s stock valued at $16,950,000 after purchasing an additional 44,383 shares during the last quarter. Institutional investors and hedge funds own 91.54% of the company’s stock.

Analyst Upgrades and Downgrades

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

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EverQuote Company Profile

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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.