everquote director David Blundin sells shares worth $295,560

Published 27/03/2025, 21:08
everquote director David Blundin sells shares worth $295,560

David Blundin, a director and significant shareholder of EverQuote , Inc. (NASDAQ:EVER), recently sold shares of the company’s Class A common stock. According to a Form 4 filing with the Securities and Exchange Commission, Blundin sold a total of 9,852 shares on March 25, 2025. These sales were executed at an average price of $30.00 per share, amounting to approximately $295,560. The transaction comes as EverQuote, now valued at nearly $1 billion, has seen its stock surge 33% over the past six months and trade near its 52-week high of $30.03.

The transactions were carried out under a pre-established Rule 10b5-1 trading plan, which allows insiders to set up a predetermined plan for selling stocks they own. Following these sales, Blundin retains direct ownership of 84,781 shares and indirect ownership through various entities. InvestingPro analysis shows EverQuote maintains strong financial health with a "GREAT" overall score, supported by robust profitability metrics and solid cash flow generation.

This move comes as part of Blundin’s ongoing management of his investment in the company, where he holds significant influence as both a director and a ten percent owner.

In other recent news, EverQuote has reported its fourth-quarter 2024 earnings, surpassing expectations with an EPS of $0.33 compared to the forecasted $0.19. The company achieved a revenue of $147.5 million, exceeding the anticipated $133.77 million, marking a year-over-year increase of 165%. EverQuote’s strong performance has been attributed to advancements in AI, expansion into non-auto insurance verticals, and a significant recovery in auto carrier marketing spend. The company concluded 2024 with a record net income of $12.3 million and ended the year with $102.1 million in cash and no debt.

In light of these results, Needham analysts have raised their price target for EverQuote shares to $38, maintaining a Buy rating. They noted the company’s first-quarter guidance, which suggests a 73% year-over-year revenue growth, and highlighted the removal of a potential regulatory challenge as a positive development. The analysts believe that the risk-reward balance for EverQuote stock is favorable given the current estimated EV/EBITDA multiple. EverQuote anticipates revenue between $155 million and $160 million for Q1 2025, indicating continued growth.

The company plans to invest in AI and technology platforms to maintain its competitive edge, with expectations for growth normalization in subsequent quarters. Needham’s positive outlook is based on EverQuote’s robust quarterly performance, encouraging guidance, and the alleviation of regulatory concerns.

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