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EverQuote (EVER) CTO has 1,209 shares withheld to cover RSU tax bill

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EverQuote, Inc. Chief Technology Officer David Brainard reported a tax-related share disposition. On May 20, 2026, the company withheld 1,209 shares of Class A Common Stock at $18.71 per share to satisfy his tax withholding obligations from vesting restricted stock units.

After this withholding, Brainard directly holds 179,284 shares of Class A Common Stock. This event reflects routine tax settlement on equity compensation rather than an open-market sale.

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Insider Brainard David
Role Chief Technology Officer
Type Security Shares Price Value
Tax Withholding Class A Common Stock 1,209 $18.71 $23K
Holdings After Transaction: Class A Common Stock — 179,284 shares (Direct, null)
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Tax-withheld shares 1,209 shares Class A Common Stock withheld for tax obligations on May 20, 2026
Withholding price $18.71 per share Closing price used to calculate tax-withheld shares on May 20, 2026
Shares held after transaction 179,284 shares Direct holdings of Class A Common Stock following tax withholding
restricted stock units financial
"from the vesting of restricted stock units"
Restricted stock units are a type of company reward where employees are promised shares of stock, but they only fully own these shares after meeting certain conditions, like staying with the company for a set time. They matter because they can become valuable assets and are often used to motivate employees to help the company succeed.
tax withholding obligations financial
"withheld by the Company to satisfy tax withholding obligations"
Class A Common Stock financial
"Represents shares of Class A Common Stock withheld by the Company"
Class A common stock is a category of a company’s shares that carries a specific set of ownership rights—most commonly defined voting power and claims on dividends—set out in the company’s charter. For investors it matters because the class determines how much influence you have over corporate decisions, the share’s likely dividend and trading behavior, and how it compares in value to other share classes, like choosing a particular seat with different privileges at the company’s decision-making table.
SEC Form 4
FORM 4UNITED STATES SECURITIES AND EXCHANGE COMMISSION
Washington, D.C. 20549

STATEMENT OF CHANGES IN BENEFICIAL OWNERSHIP

Filed pursuant to Section 16(a) of the Securities Exchange Act of 1934
or Section 30(h) of the Investment Company Act of 1940
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Check this box if no longer subject to Section 16. Form 4 or Form 5 obligations may continue. See Instruction 1(b).
Check this box to indicate that a transaction was made pursuant to a contract, instruction or written plan for the purchase or sale of equity securities of the issuer that is intended to satisfy the affirmative defense conditions of Rule 10b5-1(c). See Instruction 10.
1. Name and Address of Reporting Person*
Brainard David

(Last)(First)(Middle)
C/O EVERQUOTE, INC.
141 PORTLAND STREET

(Street)
CAMBRIDGE MASSACHUSETTS 02139

(City)(State)(Zip)

UNITED STATES

(Country)
2. Issuer Name and Ticker or Trading Symbol
EverQuote, Inc. [ EVER ]
5. Relationship of Reporting Person(s) to Issuer
(Check all applicable)
Director10% Owner
XOfficer (give title below)Other (specify below)
Chief Technology Officer
2a. Foreign Trading Symbol
3. Date of Earliest Transaction (Month/Day/Year)
05/20/2026
6. Individual or Joint/Group Filing (Check Applicable Line)
XForm filed by One Reporting Person
Form filed by More than One Reporting Person
4. If Amendment, Date of Original Filed (Month/Day/Year)

Table I - Non-Derivative Securities Acquired, Disposed of, or Beneficially Owned
1. Title of Security (Instr. 3) 2. Transaction Date (Month/Day/Year)2A. Deemed Execution Date, if any (Month/Day/Year)3. Transaction Code (Instr. 8) 4. Securities Acquired (A) or Disposed Of (D) (Instr. 3, 4 and 5) 5. Amount of Securities Beneficially Owned Following Reported Transaction(s) (Instr. 3 and 4) 6. Ownership Form: Direct (D) or Indirect (I) (Instr. 4) 7. Nature of Indirect Beneficial Ownership (Instr. 4)
CodeVAmount(A) or (D)Price
Class A Common Stock05/20/2026F1,209(1)D$18.71179,284D
Table II - Derivative Securities Acquired, Disposed of, or Beneficially Owned
(e.g., puts, calls, warrants, options, convertible securities)
1. Title of Derivative Security (Instr. 3) 2. Conversion or Exercise Price of Derivative Security 3. Transaction Date (Month/Day/Year)3A. Deemed Execution Date, if any (Month/Day/Year)4. Transaction Code (Instr. 8) 5. Number of Derivative Securities Acquired (A) or Disposed of (D) (Instr. 3, 4 and 5) 6. Date Exercisable and Expiration Date (Month/Day/Year)7. Title and Amount of Securities Underlying Derivative Security (Instr. 3 and 4) 8. Price of Derivative Security (Instr. 5) 9. Number of derivative Securities Beneficially Owned Following Reported Transaction(s) (Instr. 4) 10. Ownership Form: Direct (D) or Indirect (I) (Instr. 4) 11. Nature of Indirect Beneficial Ownership (Instr. 4)
CodeV(A)(D)Date ExercisableExpiration DateTitleAmount or Number of Shares
Explanation of Responses:
1. Represents shares of Class A Common Stock withheld by the Company to satisfy tax withholding obligations in connection with the net issuance of shares of Class A Common Stock delivered to the Reporting Person on May 20, 2026, from the vesting of restricted stock units. The number of shares withheld by the Company to satisfy tax withholding obligations (and the net issuance) is based on the closing price of the Company's Class A Common Stock on May 20, 2026.
/s/ Jon Ayotte, as attorney-in-fact for David Brainard05/22/2026
** Signature of Reporting PersonDate
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* Form 4: SEC 1474 (03-26)

FAQ

What insider transaction did EverQuote (EVER) report for David Brainard?

EverQuote Chief Technology Officer David Brainard reported a tax-related share disposition. The company withheld 1,209 Class A shares to cover tax obligations arising from vesting restricted stock units delivered to him on May 20, 2026.

How many EverQuote shares were withheld for David Brainard’s taxes and at what price?

EverQuote withheld 1,209 shares of Class A Common Stock for David Brainard’s tax obligations. The withholding was based on the closing price of $18.71 per share on May 20, 2026, when his restricted stock units vested.

How many EverQuote shares does David Brainard own after this Form 4 transaction?

Following the tax withholding transaction, David Brainard directly owns 179,284 shares of EverQuote Class A Common Stock. This figure reflects his holdings after 1,209 shares were withheld by the company to satisfy his tax obligations.

Was David Brainard’s EverQuote Form 4 transaction an open-market sale?

The transaction was not an open-market sale. It was a tax-withholding disposition where EverQuote withheld 1,209 shares to satisfy David Brainard’s tax obligations related to vesting restricted stock units on May 20, 2026.

What triggered the tax withholding transaction for EverQuote CTO David Brainard?

The tax withholding was triggered by the vesting of restricted stock units. On May 20, 2026, EverQuote delivered net shares to David Brainard and withheld 1,209 shares, valued at that day’s $18.71 closing price, to cover his tax obligations.