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February 22, 2021

-- Fourth Quarter Revenue Increased 32% Year-Over-Year to $97.3 Million -- Fourth Quarter Variable Marketing Margin Increased 46% Year-Over-Year to $31.9 Million -- Full Year Revenue Increased 39% Year-Over-Year to $346.9 Million -- Full Year Variable Marketing Margin Increased 48% Year-Over-Year to $108.6 Million

CAMBRIDGE, Mass., Feb. 22, 2021 (GLOBE NEWSWIRE) -- EverQuote, Inc. (Nasdaq: EVER), a leading online insurance marketplace, today announced financial results for the fourth quarter and full year ended December 31, 2020.

Our team executed remarkably well this quarter, closing out a record year at EverQuote delivering year-over-year revenue growth of 32% in the fourth quarter, and 39% for the full year, remarked Jayme Mendal, CEO of EverQuote. We drove greater operating efficiency with VMM growth of 46% and 48% for the fourth quarter and full year, respectively, which supported making significant investments to accelerate our long-term growth. We also achieved record Adjusted EBITDA in 2020. Our team remains focused on EverQuotes vision to become the largest online source of insurance policies by using data and technology to make insurance simpler, more affordable and personalized, ultimately reducing cost and risk, concluded Mr. Mendal.

Fourth Quarter 2020 Financial Highlights:(All comparisons are relative to the fourth quarter of 2019):

-- Total revenue of $97.3 million, an increase of 32%. -- Automotive insurance vertical revenue of $76.2 million, an increase of 27%. -- Revenue from our Other insurance verticals, which includes home and renters, life, health and commercial insurance, increased 55% to $21.1 million and a record 22% of total revenues. -- Variable Marketing Margin of $31.9 million, an increase of 46%. -- GAAP net loss of $3.8 million, compared to GAAP net loss of $0.9 million. -- Adjusted EBITDA of $5.4 million, compared to Adjusted EBITDA of $4.2 million.

Fourth Quarter 2020 Business Highlights:

-- Consumer traffic initiatives led to an 18% year-over-year increase in revenue per quote request and a 12% year-over-year increase in quote requests. -- More than 95% of revenue from carriers came from those who have been on our platform for more than a year, reflecting the strong re-occuring nature of the Companys business model. -- The Health insurance vertical benefitted from the annual open enrollment period and the successful integration of the previously announced acquisitionof Crosspointe Insurance. -- Craig Lister joined as Chief Marketing Officer.

Full Year 2020 Financial Highlights:(All comparisons are relative to the full year of 2019):

-- Total revenue of $346.9 million, an increase of 39%. -- Automotive insurance vertical revenue of $283.2 million, an increase of 33%. -- Revenue from our Other insurance verticals, which includes home and renters, life, health and commercial insurance, increased 74% to $63.7 million. -- Variable Marketing Margin of $108.6 million, an increase of 48%. -- GAAP net loss of $11.2 million, compared to a GAAP net loss of $7.1 million. -- Adjusted EBITDA of $18.4 million, compared to Adjusted EBITDA of $8.3 million.

Full Year 2020 Business Highlights:

-- The Companys distribution growth and traffic optimization led to a 35% growth in quote request volume over the prior year. -- Acquired Crosspointe Insurance, a Direct-To-Consumer (DTC) health insurance agency, to support the growth of our Health insurance vertical. -- Launched a DTC agency strategy in our Health and Life insurance verticals. -- EverQuote welcomed several senior leaders to help scale our business and drive operational efficiencies.

First Quarter and Full-Year 2021 Guidance:

EverQuote anticipates Revenue, Variable Marketing Margin and Adjusted EBITDA to be in the following ranges:

First quarter 2021:

-- Revenue of $100 - $102 million. -- Variable Marketing Margin of $30.5 - $31.5 million. -- Adjusted EBITDA in the range of $4 - $5 million.

Full year 2021:

-- Revenue of $430 - $440 million. -- Variable Marketing Margin of $135 - $140 million. -- Adjusted EBITDA in the range of $25 - $30 million.

With respect to the Companys expectations under "First Quarter and Full Year 2021 Guidance" above, the Company has not reconciled the non-GAAP measure Adjusted EBITDA to the GAAP measure net income (loss) in this press release because the Company does not provide guidance for stock-based compensation expense,depreciation and amortization expense, acquisition-related costs, interest income, and income taxes on a consistent basisas the Company is unable to quantify these amounts without unreasonable efforts, which would be required to include a reconciliation of Adjusted EBITDA to GAAP net income (loss). In addition, the Company believes such a reconciliation would imply a degree of precision that could be confusing or misleading to investors.

Conference Call and Webcast Information

EverQuote will host a conference call and live webcast to discuss its fourth quarter and full year 2020 financial results at 4:30 p.m. Eastern Time today, February 22, 2021. To access the conference call, dial (877) 273-5005 for the U.S. or Canada, or (647) 689-5410 for international callers and provide conference ID 8772399. The webcast will be available live on the Investors section of the Company's website at https://investors.everquote.com.

An audio replay of the call will also be available to investors beginning at approximately 6:30 p.m. Eastern Time on February 22, 2021, until 11:59 p.m. Eastern Time on February 28, 2021, by dialing (800) 585-8367 for the U.S. or Canada, or (416) 621-4642 for international callers, and entering passcode 8772399. In addition, an archived webcast will be available on the Investors section of the Company's website at: https://investors.everquote.com.

Safe Harbor Statement

Any statements in this press release about future expectations, plans and prospects for EverQuote, Inc. (EverQuote or the Company), including statements about future results of operations or the future financial position of the Company, including financial targets, business strategy, plans and objectives for future operations and other statements containing the words anticipates, believes, expects, plans, and similar expressions, constitute forward-looking statements within the meaning of The Private Securities Litigation Reform Act of 1995. Actual results may differ materially from those indicated by such forward-looking statements as a result of various important factors, including: (1) the Companys ability to attract and retain consumers and insurance providers using the Companys marketplace; (2) the Companys ability to maintain or increase the amount providers spend per quote request; (3) the impact on the Company and the insurance industry of the COVID-19 pandemic; (4) the effectiveness of the Companys growth strategies and its ability to effectively manage growth; (5) the Companys ability to maintain and build its brand; (6) the Companys reliance on its third-party service providers; (7) the Companys ability to develop new and enhanced products and services to attract and retain consumers and insurance providers, and the Companys ability to successfully monetize them; (8) the impact of competition in the Companys industry and innovation by the Companys competitors; (9) the Companys expected use of proceeds from its initial public offering; (10) developments regarding the insurance industry and the transition to online marketing; and (11) other factors discussed in the Risk Factors section of the Companys most recent Quarterly Report on Form 10-Q, which is on file with the Securities and Exchange Commission. In addition, the forward-looking statements included in this press release represent the Companys views as of the date of this press release. The Company anticipates that subsequent events and developments will cause the Companys views to change. However, while the Company may elect to update these forward-looking statements at some point in the future, the Company specifically disclaims any obligation to do so. These forward-looking statements should not be relied upon as representing the Companys views as of any date subsequent to the date of this press release.

About EverQuote

EverQuoteoperates a leading online insurance marketplace, connecting consumers with insurance providers. The company's mission is to empower insurance shoppers to better protect life's most important assetstheir family, property, and future. Our vision is to become the largest online source of insurance policies by using data and technology to make insurance simpler, more affordable and personalized, ultimately reducing cost and risk.

For more information, visitEverQuote.comand follow on Twitter @EverQuoteInsure.

Investor Relations Contact:Brinlea JohnsonThe Blueshirt Group212-331-8424Brinlea@blueshirtgroup.com

EVERQUOTE, INC.STATEMENTS OF OPERATIONS

Three Months Ended Year Ended December December 31, 31, 2020 2019 2020 2019 (in thousands except per share) Revenue $ 97,292 $ 73,799 $ 346,935 $ 248,811 Cost and operating expenses(1): Cost of revenue 5,683 4,681 21,373 15,903 Sales and marketing 80,217 59,331 284,880 202,689 Research and development 8,088 5,529 29,662 20,214 General and administrative 5,310 4,186 20,444 16,827 Acquisition-related costs 1,778 ? 2,258 ? Legal settlement ? 1,227 ? 1,227 Total cost and operating 101,076 74,954 358,617 256,860 expensesLoss from operations (3,784 ) (1,155 ) (11,682 ) (8,049 )Other income: Interest income 13 133 189 669 Other income 3 88 291 263 Total other income 16 221 480 932 Net loss $ (3,768 ) $ (934 ) $ (11,202 ) $ (7,117 )Net loss per share, basic and $ (0.13 ) $ (0.04 ) $ (0.41 ) $ (0.28 )dilutedWeighted average common shares 28,005 26,240 27,329 25,759 outstanding, basic and diluted [(1) Amounts include stock-based compensation expense, as follows:] Three Months Ended Year Ended December December 31, 31, 2020 2019 2020 2019 (in thousands) Cost of revenue $ 108 $ 54 $ 361 $ 193 Sales and marketing 2,924 1,129 10,246 3,805 Research and development 2,385 1,053 7,751 3,967 General and administrative 772 1,228 5,821 4,756 $ 6,189 $ 3,464 $ 24,179 $ 12,721

EVERQUOTE, INC.BALANCE SHEET DATA

December 31, 2020 2019 (in thousands) Cash and cash equivalents $ 42,870 $ 46,054 Working capital 50,554 46,944 Total assets 129,050 91,221 Total liabilities 58,068 39,451 Total stockholders' equity 70,982 51,770

EVERQUOTE, INC.STATEMENTS OF CASH FLOWS

Three Months Ended Year Ended December December 31, 31, 2020 2019 2020 2019 (in thousands) Cash flows from operating activities:Net loss $ (3,768 ) $ (934 ) $ (11,202 ) $ (7,117 )Adjustments to reconcile net lossto net cash provided by (used in) operating activities:Depreciation and amortization 1,176 593 3,350 2,186 Loss on disposal of property and ? 98 ? 98 equipmentStock-based compensation expense 6,189 3,464 24,179 12,721 Change in fair value of 1,778 ? 1,778 ? contingent considerationProvision for (recovery of) bad 90 (1 ) 105 478 debtChanges in operating assets andliabilities, net of effects from acquisition:Accounts receivable (4,642 ) (2,305 ) (13,970 ) (15,232 )Operating lease right-of-use 2,076 ? 2,076 ? assetsPrepaid expenses and other (1,425 ) (3,855 ) 623 (5,609 )current assetsOther assets (332 ) 1 (554 ) (1 )Accounts payable (729 ) 305 9,301 6,837 Accrued expenses and other (1,643 ) 6,712 (3,968 ) 10,126 current liabilitiesOperating lease liabilities (2,233 ) ? (2,233 ) ? Deferred revenue 177 (66 ) 368 61 Other long-term liabilities 51 (56 ) 815 (135 )Net cash provided by (used in) (3,235 ) 3,956 10,668 4,413 operating activitiesCash flows from investing activities:Acquisition of property andequipment, including costs (1,114 ) (777 ) (3,822 ) (2,975 )capitalized for development ofinternal-use softwareAcquisition of business ? ? (14,930 ) ? Net cash used in investing (1,114 ) (777 ) (18,752 ) (2,975 )activitiesCash flows from financing activities:Proceeds from exercise of stock 1,345 926 4,907 2,982 optionsNet cash provided by financing 1,345 926 4,907 2,982 activitiesEffect of exchange rate changeson cash, cash equivalents and (7 ) ? (7 ) ? restricted cashNet increase (decrease) in cash,cash equivalentsand restricted (3,011 ) 4,105 (3,184 ) 4,420 cashCash, cash equivalents andrestricted cash at beginning of 46,131 42,199 46,304 41,884 periodCash, cash equivalents and $ 43,120 $ 46,304 $ 43,120 $ 46,304 restricted cash at end of period

EVERQUOTE, INC.FINANCIAL AND OPERATING METRICS

Revenue by vertical:

Three Months Ended December 31, Change 2020 2019 % (in thousands) Automotive $ 76,222 $ 60,192 26.6 %Other 21,070 13,607 54.8 %Total Revenue $ 97,292 $ 73,799 31.8 %

Year Ended December 31, Change 2020 2019 % (in thousands) Automotive $ 283,236 $ 212,300 33.4 %Other 63,699 36,511 74.5 %Total Revenue $ 346,935 $ 248,811 39.4 %

Otherfinancialandnon-financialmetrics:

Three Months Ended December 31, Change 2020 2019 % (in thousands) Loss from operations $ (3,784 ) $ (1,155 ) 227.6 %Net loss $ (3,768 ) $ (934 ) 303.4 %Quote requests 6,553 5,863 11.8 %Variable Marketing Margin $ 31,921 $ 21,836 46.2 %Adjusted EBITDA(1) $ 5,362 $ 4,217 27.2 %

Year Ended December 31, Change 2020 2019 % (in thousands) Loss from operations $ (11,682 ) $ (8,049 ) 45.1 %Net loss $ (11,202 ) $ (7,117 ) 57.4 %Quote requests 27,013 20,011 35.0 %Variable Marketing Margin $ 108,642 $ 73,316 48.2 %Adjusted EBITDA(1) $ 18,396 $ 8,348 120.4 %

Adjusted EBITDAisanon-GAAPmeasure.Pleasesee ?EverQuote,(1 ) Inc.ReconciliationofNon-GAAPMeasuresto GAAP? below for more information.

To supplement the Companys financial statements presented in accordance with GAAP and to provide investors with additional information regarding EverQuotes financial results, the Company has presented Adjusted. EBITDA as anon-GAAPfinancial measure. Thisnon-GAAPfinancial measure is not based on any standardized methodology prescribed by GAAP and is not necessarily comparable to similarly titled measures presented by other companies.

The Company defines Adjusted EBITDA as net income (loss), excluding the impact of stock-based compensation expense; depreciation and amortization expense; acquisition-related costs; legal settlement; interest income; and income taxes. The most directly comparable GAAP measure is net income (loss). The Company monitors and presents Adjusted EBITDA because it is a key measure used by management and the board of directors to understand and evaluate operating performance, to establish budgets and to develop operational goals for managing EverQuotes business. In particular, the Company believes that excluding the impact of these items in calculating Adjusted EBITDA can provide a usefulmeasureforperiod-to-periodcomparisonsofEverQuotes core operating performance.

The Company uses Adjusted EBITDA to evaluate EverQuotes operating performance and trends and make planning decisions. The Company believesthatthisnon-GAAPfinancialmeasurehelps identify underlying trends in EverQuotes business that could otherwise be masked by the effect of the items that the Company excludes in the calculations of Adjusted EBITDA. Accordingly, the Company believes that this financial measure provides useful information to investors and others in understanding and evaluating EverQuotes operating results, enhancing the overall understanding of the Companys past performance and future prospects.

TheCompanysnon-GAAPfinancialmeasuresare not prepared in accordance with GAAP and should not be considered in isolation of, or as an alternative to, measures prepared in accordance with GAAP. There are a number of limitations related to the use of Adjusted EBITDA rather than net income (loss), which is the most directly comparable financial measure calculated and presented in accordance with GAAP. In addition, other companies may use other measures to evaluate their performance, which could reduce the usefulness oftheCompanysnon-GAAPfinancialmeasuresas tools for comparison.

The following table reconciles Adjusted EBITDA to net income (loss), the most directly comparable financial measure calculated and presented in accordance with GAAP.

EVERQUOTE, INC.RECONCILIATION OFNON-GAAPMEASURES TO GAAP

Three Months Ended December Year Ended December 31, 31, 2020 2019 2020 2019 (in thousands) Net income (loss) $ (3,768 ) $ (934 ) $ (11,202 ) $ (7,117 )Stock-based compensation 6,189 3,464 24,179 12,721 Depreciation and 1,176 593 3,350 2,186 amortizationAcquisition-related costs 1,778 ? 2,258 ? Legal settlement ? 1,227 ? 1,227 Interest income (13 ) (133 ) (189 ) (669 )Adjusted EBITDA $ 5,362 $ 4,217 $ 18,396 $ 8,348