EverQuote (NASDAQ:EVER) CEO Sells $215,112.80 in Stock

24 Feb 2026, 18:10 by Scott Moore · The Cerbat Gem

EverQuote, Inc. (NASDAQ:EVER – Get Free Report) CEO Jayme Mendal sold 14,360 shares of the company’s stock in a transaction 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 transaction, the chief executive officer owned 541,777 shares of the company’s stock, valued at $8,115,819.46. This trade represents a 2.58% decrease in their ownership of the stock. The sale was disclosed in a filing with the SEC, which is available at the SEC website.

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

On Tuesday, January 20th, Jayme Mendal sold 14,360 shares of EverQuote stock. The shares were sold at an average price of $24.15, for a total transaction 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

EVER stock traded up $0.18 during midday trading on Tuesday, hitting $15.50. The stock had a trading volume of 2,547,981 shares, compared to its average volume of 945,147. The business has a 50-day moving average of $22.54 and a two-hundred day moving average of $23.30. The firm has a market cap of $557.38 million, a price-to-earnings ratio of 10.84 and a beta of 0.50. EverQuote, Inc. has a 52-week low of $13.93 and a 52-week high of $30.03.

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

Key EverQuote News

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

EVER has been the topic of a number of analyst reports. Wall Street Zen cut EverQuote from a “strong-buy” rating to a “buy” rating in a research report on Saturday, November 1st. Craig Hallum reiterated a “buy” rating and set a $20.00 price objective on shares of EverQuote in a research note on Tuesday. Weiss Ratings reissued a “hold (c)” rating on shares of EverQuote in a research note on Thursday, January 22nd. Raymond James Financial restated an “outperform” rating and set a $18.00 price target on shares of EverQuote in a report on Tuesday, February 17th. Finally, Needham & Company LLC lowered their price target on EverQuote from $40.00 to $25.00 and set a “buy” rating for the company in a research report on Tuesday. One investment analyst has rated the stock with a Strong Buy rating, six have issued a Buy rating and one has assigned a Hold rating to the company’s stock. Based on data from MarketBeat.com, the company has a consensus rating of “Buy” and an average target price of $23.83.

Check Out Our Latest Research Report on EverQuote

Institutional Trading of EverQuote

Several institutional investors have recently added to or reduced their stakes in the business. Lazard Asset Management LLC raised its stake in shares of EverQuote by 81.7% in the fourth quarter. Lazard Asset Management LLC now owns 901,207 shares of the company’s stock worth $24,333,000 after purchasing an additional 405,237 shares during the last quarter. Balyasny Asset Management L.P. increased its holdings in EverQuote by 110.7% in the 3rd quarter. Balyasny Asset Management L.P. now owns 687,367 shares of the company’s stock worth $15,720,000 after buying an additional 361,082 shares in the last quarter. AQR Capital Management LLC raised its position in EverQuote by 95.1% in the 2nd quarter. AQR Capital Management LLC now owns 655,615 shares of the company’s stock worth $15,853,000 after buying an additional 319,618 shares during the last quarter. UBS AM A Distinct Business Unit of UBS Asset Management Americas LLC lifted its stake in EverQuote by 615.1% during the 1st quarter. UBS AM A Distinct Business Unit of UBS Asset Management Americas LLC now owns 339,672 shares of the company’s stock valued at $8,896,000 after acquiring an additional 292,172 shares during the period. Finally, SG Americas Securities LLC lifted its stake in EverQuote by 1,100.6% during the 4th quarter. SG Americas Securities LLC now owns 244,937 shares of the company’s stock valued at $6,613,000 after acquiring an additional 224,535 shares during the period. 91.54% of the stock is currently owned by hedge funds and other institutional investors.

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.