NASDAQ:ROOT Root (ROOT) Stock Price, News & Analysis $57.38 0.00 (0.00%) Closing price 05/22/2026 04:00 PM EasternExtended Trading$58.00 +0.62 (+1.08%) As of 05/22/2026 07:50 PM Eastern Extended trading is trading that happens on electronic markets outside of regular trading hours. This is a fair market value extended hours price provided by Massive. Learn more. Add Compare Share Share Stock Analysis Stock AnalysisAnalyst ForecastsChartCompetitorsEarningsFinancialsHeadlinesInsider TradesOwnershipSEC FilingsShort InterestTrendsBuy This Stock About Root Stock (NASDAQ:ROOT) View Price History Chart DataSkip Price History Chart 1 Day 5 Days 30 Days 90 Days 1 Year Advanced 1 Day 1 Day 5 Days 30 Days 90 Days 1 Year Advanced Show volume Show extended hours Get Root alerts:Sign Up Key Stats Today's Range$56.38▼$59.1050-Day Range$43.21▼$59.2452-Week Range$40.91▼$162.99Volume299,264 shsAverage Volume307,735 shsMarket Capitalization$908.33 millionP/E Ratio17.18Dividend YieldN/APrice Target$93.20Consensus RatingHold Company Overview Root, trading on the Nasdaq under the ticker ROOT, is a Columbus, Ohio–based insurance company that leverages mobile technology and data analytics to offer personalized auto insurance policies. Founded in 2015 by Alex Timm and Dan Manges, Root set out to transform traditional underwriting by focusing on individual driving behavior rather than broad demographic factors. The company’s core product is usage-based auto insurance, delivered through a smartphone app that monitors driving patterns such as speed, braking and phone usage behind the wheel. By collecting and analyzing telematics data over an initial “test drive” period, Root tailors premiums to each customer’s real-world risk profile, aiming to reward safer drivers with lower rates. Since its founding, Root has expanded its operations across numerous U.S. states, gradually scaling its insurance offerings while maintaining a heavy emphasis on technology-driven service. The firm’s user-centric app also includes features like digital ID cards, instant claims reporting and real-time policy management, all designed to streamline the customer experience and differentiate Root from traditional insurers. Root completed its initial public offering in October 2020, becoming one of the first usage-based insurers to list on a major U.S. exchange. Leadership remains anchored by co-founders Alex Timm, who has served as Chief Executive Officer, and Dan Manges, who oversees product strategy and customer growth. As the company continues to refine its risk models and expand its footprint, Root seeks to drive efficiency in auto insurance through ongoing innovation in data science and mobile technology.AI Generated. May Contain Errors. Read More Root Stock Analysis - MarketRank™See Top-Rated MarketRank™ Stocks89th Percentile Overall ScoreROOT MarketRank™: Root scored higher than 89% of companies evaluated by MarketBeat, and ranked 149th out of 880 stocks in the finance sector. Scores are calculated by averaging available category scores, with extra weight given to analysis and valuation. Analyst's Opinion4.1 / 5Analyst RatingHold Consensus RatingRoot has received a consensus rating of Hold. The company's average rating score is 2.14, and is based on no strong buy ratings, 2 buy ratings, 4 hold ratings, and 1 sell rating.Upside PotentialRoot has a consensus price target of $93.20, representing about 62.4% upside from its current price of $57.38.Amount of Analyst CoverageRoot has been the subject of 5 research reports in the past 90 days, demonstrating strong analyst interest in this stock.Read more about Root's stock forecast and price target. Earnings and Valuation3.1 / 5Proj. Earnings Growth41.86% Earnings GrowthEarnings for Root are expected to grow by 41.86% in the coming year, from $2.15 to $3.05 per share.Price to Earnings Ratio vs. the MarketThe P/E ratio of Root is 17.18, which means that it is trading at a less expensive P/E ratio than the market average P/E ratio of about 44.78.Price to Earnings Ratio vs. SectorThe P/E ratio of Root is 17.18, which means that it is trading at a less expensive P/E ratio than the Finance sector average P/E ratio of about 23.96.Price to Book Value per Share RatioRoot has a P/B Ratio of 2.79. P/B Ratios below 3 indicates that a company is reasonably valued with respect to its assets and liabilities.Read more about Root's valuation and earnings. Short Interest3.0 / 5Short Interest LevelHealthy Percentage of Shares Shorted13.43% of the float of Root has been sold short.Short Interest Ratio / Days to CoverRoot has a short interest ratio ("days to cover") of 6.81.Change versus previous monthShort interest in Root has recently decreased by 9.76%, indicating that investor sentiment is improving significantly. Dividend0.0 / 5Dividend StrengthN/A Dividend YieldRoot does not currently pay a dividend.Dividend GrowthRoot does not have a long track record of dividend growth. News and Social Media2.5 / 5News Sentiment-0.01 News SentimentRoot has a news sentiment score of -0.01. 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 lower news sentiment than the 0.67 average news sentiment score of Finance companies.News Coverage This WeekMarketBeat has tracked 5 news articles for Root this week, compared to 3 articles on an average week.Search Interest15 people have searched for ROOT on MarketBeat in the last 30 days. This is an increase of 150% compared to the previous 30 days.MarketBeat Follows1 people have added Root to their MarketBeat watchlist in the last 30 days. Company Ownership1.1 / 5Insider TradingN/A Insider Buying vs. Insider SellingIn the past three months, Root insiders have not sold or bought any company stock.Percentage Held by Insiders12.02% of the stock of Root is held by insiders. A high percentage of insider ownership can be a sign of company health.Percentage Held by Institutions59.82% of the stock of Root is held by institutions. High institutional ownership can be a signal of strong market trust in this company.Read more about Root's insider trading history. 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Unsubscribe at any time by replying "STOP" to any text message that you receive from MarketBeat or by visiting our mailing preferences page. Read our full terms of service and privacy policy. ROOT Stock News HeadlinesGardener's deep dig reveals the nightmare root that makes Japanese knotweed so hard to killMay 25 at 4:38 AM | msn.comYou only need 2 ingredients for a bourbon root beer float that tastes like heavenMay 22 at 11:04 PM | msn.comTicker Revealed: Pre-IPO Access to "Next Elon Musk" CompanyWe’ve found The Next Elon Musk… and what we believe to be the next Tesla. It’s already racked up $26 billion in government contracts. Peter Thiel just bet $1 Billion on it.May 25 at 1:00 AM | Banyan Hill Publishing (Ad)Root: Margin Improvements Outweigh Near-Term Top-Line HeadwindsMay 20, 2026 | seekingalpha.comOrganigram: Record Harvests Are The Root Of Market Share ErosionMay 20, 2026 | seekingalpha.comRoot, Inc. (NASDAQ:ROOT) Given Consensus Rating of "Hold" by AnalystsMay 19, 2026 | americanbankingnews.comRoot: 66% Upside As Profitability AcceleratesMay 17, 2026 | seekingalpha.comA new Linux kernel flaw called 'Fragnesia' lets local attackers gain root through page cache corruptionMay 16, 2026 | msn.comSee More Headlines ROOT Stock Analysis - Frequently Asked Questions How have ROOT shares performed this year? Root's stock was trading at $72.23 at the beginning of 2026. Since then, ROOT shares have decreased by 20.6% and is now trading at $57.38. How were Root's earnings last quarter? Root, Inc. (NASDAQ:ROOT) posted its quarterly earnings data on Wednesday, May, 6th. The company reported $2.09 earnings per share for the quarter, topping analysts' consensus estimates of $0.84 by $1.25. The company's quarterly revenue was up 12.5% on a year-over-year basis. Read the conference call transcript. When did Root's stock split? Root's stock reverse split on Monday, August 15th 2022.The 1-18 reverse split was announced on Monday, August 15th 2022. The number of shares owned by shareholders was adjusted after the closing bell on Monday, August 15th 2022. An investor that had 100 shares of stock prior to the reverse split would have 6 shares after the split. When did Root IPO? Root (ROOT) raised $631 million in an initial public offering on Wednesday, October 28th 2020. The company issued 26,830,845 shares at $22.00-$25.00 per share. Goldman Sachs and Morgan Stanley acted as the underwriters for the IPO and Barclays, Wells Fargo Securities, Credit Suisse, Deutsche Bank Securities, Evercore ISI, Truist Securities, Cantor, JMP Securities and Siebert Williams Shank were co-managers. Who are Root's major shareholders? Root's top institutional shareholders include Renaissance Technologies LLC (1.54%), Dimensional Fund Advisors LP (0.97%), Bank of America Corp DE (0.81%) and First Trust Advisors LP (0.44%). Insiders that own company stock include Mahtiyar Bonakdarpour, Alexander E Timm, Jonathan Allison, Jerri Devard, Beth A Birnbaum, Julie Szudarek and Doug Ulman. View institutional ownership trends. How do I buy shares of Root? Shares of ROOT 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 Root own? Based on aggregate information from My MarketBeat watchlists, some other companies that Root investors own include Zomedica (ZOM), NVIDIA (NVDA), Meta Platforms (META), Broadcom (AVGO), CrowdStrike (CRWD), Advanced Micro Devices (AMD) and Adobe (ADBE). Company Calendar Last Earnings5/06/2026Today5/25/2026Next Earnings (Estimated)8/05/2026Fiscal Year End12/31/2026Get Stock Alerts Health Indicator TradeSmith's Health IndicatorA long-term volatility-based measure designed for securities held 12 months or longer.Green: Strong and healthy uptrend with normal pullbacks.Yellow: Significant pullback but still within expected volatility.Red: Dropped beyond expected volatility; considered unhealthy. Red Zone (2m+) 1-Year History May 25 Aug 25 Nov 25 Feb 26 May 26 ROOT's financial health is in the Red zone, according to TradeSmith. ROOT has been in this zone for over 2 months. Industry, Sector and Symbol Stock ExchangeNASDAQ SectorFinance Industry INS - PROP&CASLTY Sub-IndustryInsurance Current SymbolNASDAQ:ROOT CIK1788882 Webjoinroot.com Phone866-980-9431FaxN/AEmployees1,256Year Founded2015Price Target and Rating Average Price Target for Root$93.20 High Price Target$138.00 Low Price Target$50.00 Potential Upside/Downside+62.4%Consensus RatingHold Rating Score (0-4)2.14 Research Coverage7 Analysts Profitability EPS (Trailing Twelve Months)$3.34 Trailing P/E Ratio17.18 Forward P/E Ratio26.69 P/E GrowthN/ANet Income$40.30 million Net Margins3.58% Pretax Margin3.75% Return on Equity19.97% Return on Assets3.39% Debt Debt-to-Equity Ratio0.61 Current Ratio1.07 Quick Ratio1.07 Sales & Book Value Annual Sales$1.52 billion Price / Sales0.60 Cash Flow$3.23 per share Price / Cash Flow17.75 Book Value$20.59 per share Price / Book2.79Miscellaneous Outstanding Shares15,830,000Free Float13,924,000Market Cap$908.33 million OptionableNot Optionable Beta2.95 Social Links 10 Stocks Set to Soar in 2026Enter your email address and we’ll send you MarketBeat’s list of ten stocks set to soar in Summer 2026, despite the threat of tariffs and what's happening in Iran. 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