NerdWallet (NRDS) Stock Price, News & Analysis

Company Overview

NerdWallet is a consumer finance company that offers online tools and resources designed to help individuals make informed financial decisions. Founded in 2009 by Tim Chen and Jacob Gibson, the company has grown from a personal finance blog into a comprehensive digital platform. Its core mission is to simplify complex financial topics and empower users with transparent guidance on a range of financial products.

The company’s suite of offerings includes comparison tools for credit cards, mortgages, personal loans, insurance products and banking services. Through in-depth editorial content, interactive calculators and side-by-side product comparisons, NerdWallet equips consumers with tailored insights and recommendations. The platform is updated regularly to reflect changes in rates, fees and reward structures, helping users identify options that fit their individual goals.

NerdWallet generates revenue primarily through partnerships with financial institutions and affiliate agreements. When users select a product or service through its platform, the company may receive a commission or referral fee. This performance-based model aligns NerdWallet’s incentives with those of its audience, as the platform’s success is tied to the quality and relevance of its recommendations.

Headquartered in San Francisco, NerdWallet serves audiences in the United States, United Kingdom, Canada and Australia, with plans to expand further. The company is led by CEO Tim Chen, who continues to drive product innovation and strategic growth initiatives. By maintaining editorial independence and transparent disclosure practices, NerdWallet aims to remain a trusted resource for consumers navigating the complexities of personal finance.

Key Stats

• Today's Range: $10.57 to $11.26
• 50-Day Range: $8.46 to $11.85
• 52-Week Range: $7.55 to $16.45
• Volume: 527,863 shs
• Average Volume: 568,754 shs
• Market Capitalization: $789.06 million
• P/E Ratio: 27.15
• Dividend Yield: N/A
• Price Target: $15.00
• Consensus Rating: Moderate Buy

NerdWallet Stock Analysis - MarketRank™

NerdWallet scored higher than 75% of companies evaluated by MarketBeat, and ranked 430th out of 936 stocks in the finance sector. Scores are calculated by averaging available category scores, with extra weight given to analysis and valuation.

Analyst's Opinion

• Score: 3.3 / 5
• Analyst Rating: Moderate Buy

Consensus Rating

NerdWallet has received a consensus rating of Moderate Buy. The company's average rating score is 2.67, and is based on 4 buy ratings, 2 hold ratings, and no sell ratings.

Amount of Analyst Coverage

NerdWallet has only been the subject of 2 research reports in the past 90 days.

Earnings and Valuation

• Score: 1.9 / 5
• Proj. Earnings Growth: 83.33%

Earnings Growth

Earnings for NerdWallet are expected to grow by 83.33% in the coming year, from $0.36 to $0.66 per share.

Price to Earnings Ratio vs. the Market

The P/E ratio of NerdWallet is 27.15, which means that it is trading at a more expensive P/E ratio than the market average P/E ratio of about 25.85.

Price to Earnings Ratio vs. Sector

The P/E ratio of NerdWallet is 27.15, which means that it is trading at a more expensive P/E ratio than the Finance sector average P/E ratio of about 19.20.

Price to Book Value per Share Ratio

NerdWallet has a P/B Ratio of 2.16. P/B Ratios below 3 indicates that a company is reasonably valued with respect to its assets and liabilities.

Short Interest

• Score: 4.0 / 5
• Short Interest Level: Healthy

Percentage of Shares Shorted

4.88% of the float of NerdWallet has been sold short.

Short Interest Ratio / Days to Cover

NerdWallet has a short interest ratio ("days to cover") of 4.5.

Change versus previous month

Short interest in NerdWallet has recently decreased by 7.11%, indicating that investor sentiment is improving significantly.

Dividend

• Score: 0.0 / 5
• Dividend Strength: N/A

Dividend Yield

NerdWallet does not currently pay a dividend.

Dividend Growth

NerdWallet does not have a long track record of dividend growth.

Sustainability and ESG

• Score: N/A
• Environmental Score: N/A

Percentage of Shares Shorted

4.88% of the float of NerdWallet has been sold short.

Short Interest Ratio / Days to Cover

NerdWallet has a short interest ratio ("days to cover") of 4.5.

Change versus previous month

Short interest in NerdWallet has recently decreased by 7.11%, indicating that investor sentiment is improving significantly.

News and Social Media

• Score: 3.5 / 5
• News Sentiment: 1.23

News Sentiment

NerdWallet has a news sentiment score of 1.23. This score is calculated as an average of sentiment of articles about the company over the last seven days and ranges from 2 (good news) to -2 (bad news). This is a higher news sentiment than the 0.94 average news sentiment score of Finance companies.

News Coverage This Week

MarketBeat has tracked 4 news articles for NerdWallet this week, compared to 3 articles on an average week.

MarketBeat Follows

2 people have added NerdWallet to their MarketBeat watchlist in the last 30 days. This is an increase of 100% compared to the previous 30 days.

Company Ownership

• Score: 1.7 / 5
• Insider Trading: N/A

Insider Buying vs. Insider Selling

In the past three months, NerdWallet insiders have not sold or bought any company stock.

Percentage Held by Insiders

46.54% of the stock of NerdWallet is held by insiders. A high percentage of insider ownership can be a sign of company health.

Percentage Held by Institutions

Only 38.81% of the stock of NerdWallet is held by institutions.

NRDS Stock Analysis - Frequently Asked Questions

How have NRDS shares performed this year?

NerdWallet's stock was trading at $13.30 at the beginning of the year. Since then, NRDS stock has decreased by 20.4% and is now trading at $10.59.

How were NerdWallet's earnings last quarter?

NerdWallet, Inc. (NASDAQ:NRDS) posted its earnings results on Wednesday, February, 19th. The company reported $0.01 EPS for the quarter, hitting analysts' consensus estimates of $0.01. The company had revenue of $183.80 million for the quarter, compared to the consensus estimate of $168.33 million. NerdWallet had a negative trailing twelve-month return on equity of 2.34% and a net margin of 4.01%.
Read the conference call transcript.

When did NerdWallet IPO?

NerdWallet (NRDS) raised $131 million in an initial public offering (IPO) on Thursday, November 4th 2021. The company issued 7,300,000 shares at a price of $17.00-$19.00 per share. Morgan Stanley, KeyBanc Capital Markets, BofA SecuritiesBarclays Capital and Citigroup served as the underwriters for the IPO and Truist Securities,, William Blair and Oppenheimer were co-managers.

Who are NerdWallet's major shareholders?

NerdWallet's top institutional investors include Wealth Enhancement Advisory Services LLC (0.02%). Insiders that own company stock include Topline Capital Partners, Lp, Topline Capital Management, Ll, Tim Chao-Ming Chen, Lauren Stclair, Samuel Yount, Kevin Yuann, Maurice Kevin Taylor and Jennifer Ceran.
View institutional ownership trends.

How do I buy shares of NerdWallet?

Shares of NRDS stock can be purchased through any online brokerage account. Popular online brokerages with access to the U.S. stock market include Charles Schwab, E*TRADE, Fidelity, and Vanguard Brokerage Services.

What other stocks do shareholders of NerdWallet own?

Based on aggregate information from My MarketBeat watchlists, some other companies that NerdWallet investors own include American Water Works (AWK), The RMR Group (RMR), Waste Connections (WCN), AU Optronics (AUOTY), DiamondRock Hospitality (DRH), iShares Micro-Cap ETF (IWC) and Triple Flag Precious Metals (TFPM).

Company Calendar

• Last Earnings: 2/19/2025
• Today: 7/12/2025
• Next Earnings (Estimated): 7/30/2025
• Fiscal Year End: 12/31/2025

Industry, Sector and Symbol

• Stock Exchange: NASDAQ
• Sector: Finance
• Industry: FIN - MISC SVCS
• Sub-Industry: Business Services
• Current Symbol: NASDAQ:NRDS
• CIK: 1625278
• Web: www.nerdwallet.com
• Phone: 415-549-8913
• Fax: N/A
• Employees: 770
• Year Founded: N/A

Price Target and Rating

• Average Price Target for NerdWallet: $15.00
• High Price Target: $19.00
• Low Price Target: $11.00
• Potential Upside/Downside: +41.6%
• Consensus Rating: Moderate Buy
• Rating Score (0-4): 2.67
• Research Coverage: 6 Analysts

Profitability

• EPS (Trailing Twelve Months): $0.39
• Trailing P/E Ratio: 27.15
• Forward P/E Ratio: 29.42
• P/E Growth: N/A
• Net Income: $30.40 million
• Net Margins: 4.01%
• Pretax Margin: 0.20%
• Return on Equity: -2.34%
• Return on Assets: -1.91%

Debt

• Debt-to-Equity Ratio: N/A
• Current Ratio: 2.68
• Quick Ratio: 2.68

Sales & Book Value

• Annual Sales: $687.60 million
• Price / Sales: 1.15
• Cash Flow: $0.55 per share
• Price / Cash Flow: 19.19
• Book Value: $4.91 per share
• Price / Book: 2.16

Miscellaneous

• Outstanding Shares: 74,510,000
• Free Float: 39,835,000
• Market Cap: $789.06 million
• Optionable: Optionable
• Beta: 1.45