EverQuote, Inc. EVER reported first-quarter 2026 operating net income per share of 51 cents, significantly exceeding the Zacks Consensus Estimate by 18.6%. The bottom line increased 34.2% from the prior-year period level.
Total revenues rose 15% year over year to $191 million. The top line exceeded the Zacks Consensus Estimate by 5.8%.
The better-than-expected quarterly results were fueled by solid performance across both the Automotive insurance and Home and Renters insurance segments, supported by higher variable marketing investments. The upside was partly offset by an increase in operating expenses.
EverQuote, Inc. Price, Consensus and EPS Surprise
EverQuote, Inc. price-consensus-eps-surprise-chart | EverQuote, Inc. Quote
EVER’s Q1 Results in Detail
Revenues in the Automotive insurance vertical grew 13% year over year to $172.4 million, surpassing the Zacks Consensus Estimate of $164.1 million. Our estimate was $164 million.
Revenues in the Home and Renters insurance vertical increased 33% year over year to $18.5 million, exceeding the Zacks Consensus Estimate of $13 million. Our estimate was $13.1 million.
Revenues in the Other insurance vertical declined 100% year over year.
Total costs and operating expenses rose 5.5% year over year to $167.4 million, mainly due to higher sales and marketing, research and development costs and general and administrative expenses. Our estimate was $159.2 million.
EverQuote’s variable marketing dollars increased 19% year over year to $55.9 million, which beat the Zacks Consensus Estimate of $50.7 million.
Adjusted EBITDA rose 30% year over year to $29.3 million, which outpaced our estimate of $24 million. The adjusted EBITDA margin expanded to 15.4% for the quarter.
EVER’s Financial Update
EverQuote exited the first quarter of 2026 with cash and cash equivalents of $178.4 million, up 4.1% from the 2025-end level.
Total assets were $323.9 million, down 0.9% from the 2025-end level. Total stockholders' equity increased 1.2% from the 2025-end level to $240.8 million.
Cash from operations was $29.6 million, which increased 27% year over year.
During the quarter, EVER repurchased 1.1 million shares of its common stock for approximately $19.9 million.
EVER’s Q2 2026 Guidance
For the second quarter of 2026, EverQuote guided revenues in the $185-$195 million range, implying 21% year-over-year growth.
Management expects variable marketing dollars in the $55-$57 million range, suggesting 23% year-over-year growth.
Adjusted EBITDA is projected at $28-$30 million, indicating 32% year-over-year growth.
Zacks Rank
EVER currently carries a Zacks Rank #3 (Hold). You can see the complete list of today’s Zacks #1 Rank (Strong Buy) stocks here.
Performance of Other Insurers
MGIC Investment Corporation MTG reported first-quarter 2026 operating net income per share of 76 cents, which beat the Zacks Consensus Estimate by 4.1%. The bottom line also improved 1.3% year over year.
Total operating revenues declined 3% year over year to $297 million, attributable to lower net premiums earned and other revenues. The top line missed the Zacks Consensus Estimate by 1.4%. Net premiums earned declined 3.4% year over year to $235.4 million, surpassing our estimate of $234.3 million.
American International Group, Inc. AIG reported first-quarter 2026 adjusted earnings per share of $2.11, which topped the Zacks Consensus Estimate of $1.90. The bottom line surged 80.3% year over year.
Adjusted operating revenues advanced 5.4% year over year to $6.97 billion. The top line beat the consensus mark by 1.2%. Net premiums written totaled $5.6 billion, reflecting 24% year-over-year growth, driven by 21% expansion in Global Commercial and 11% growth in Global Personal.
AXIS Capital Holdings Limited AXS reported first-quarter 2026 operating income of $3.42 per share, which outpaced the Zacks Consensus Estimate of $3.23 and rose 7.9% year over year.
Total operating revenues of $1.7 billion marginally beat the Zacks Consensus Estimate by 0.4%. The top line rose nearly 7.7% year over year on higher premiums earned. AXS’ quarterly results benefited from higher net premiums earned and stronger underwriting income, partly offset by lower net investment income and higher expenses.
Zacks' Research Chief Names "Stock Most Likely to Double"
Our team of experts has just released the 5 stocks with the greatest probability of gaining +100% or more in the coming months. Of those 5, Director of Research Sheraz Mian highlights the one stock set to climb highest.
This top pick is a little-known satellite-based communications firm. Space is projected to become a trillion dollar industry, and this company's customer base is growing fast. Analysts have forecasted a major revenue breakout in 2025. Of course, all our elite picks aren't winners but this one could far surpass earlier Zacks' Stocks Set to Double like Hims & Hers Health, which shot up +209%.
Free: See Our Top Stock And 4 Runners UpWant the latest recommendations from Zacks Investment Research? Today, you can download 7 Best Stocks for the Next 30 Days. Click to get this free report
American International Group, Inc. (AIG): Free Stock Analysis Report
MGIC Investment Corporation (MTG): Free Stock Analysis Report
Axis Capital Holdings Limited (AXS): Free Stock Analysis Report
EverQuote, Inc. (EVER): Free Stock Analysis Report
This article originally published on Zacks Investment Research (zacks.com).