SelectQuote (SLQT) Stock Price, News & Analysis

Company Overview

SelectQuote (NYSE:SLQT) is a technology-enabled insurance marketplace specializing in connecting consumers with insurance carriers for health, life, auto and home products. The company operates primarily through call centers and digital channels, leveraging proprietary quoting systems and data analytics to match individuals with tailored insurance solutions. SelectQuote’s service model focuses on simplifying complex insurance decisions by offering personalized comparisons from multiple carriers, empowering customers to select coverage that best fits their needs and budget.

Founded in 1985, SelectQuote began as a Medicare supplement agency before expanding its product suite to include life insurance in 2008 and, more recently, auto and home insurance through its SelectQuote Compare platform. The company completed its initial public offering in 2018, establishing a broader capital base to invest in marketing, technology enhancements and geographic expansion. Over the years, SelectQuote has grown both organically and through targeted acquisitions, reinforcing its position as a leading independent insurance distributor in the United States.

Today, SelectQuote serves customers in all 50 states, with corporate offices and call centers strategically located to support nationwide operations. Its platform integrates licensed agents, customer service specialists and digital tools, ensuring a seamless experience whether clients seek coverage via phone, online chat or a mobile app. SelectQuote’s partnerships span a diverse roster of insurance carriers, enabling it to offer competitive rates and comprehensive coverage options across each of its product lines.

Under the leadership of President and Chief Executive Officer Tim Wallace and Chief Financial Officer Kendall Chase, SelectQuote continues to prioritize investment in technology, regulatory compliance and consumer education. The management team emphasizes a customer-centric culture, with ongoing training programs for agents and robust compliance frameworks to navigate evolving insurance regulations. By combining specialized expertise with digital innovation, SelectQuote aims to strengthen its market presence and enhance the insurance shopping experience for millions of Americans.

Key Stats

• Today's Range: $2.36 to $2.49
• 50-Day Range: $2.13 to $2.73
• 52-Week Range: $1.62 to $6.86
• Volume: 1.22 million shs
• Average Volume: 1.45 million shs
• Market Capitalization: $412.80 million
• P/E Ratio: N/A
• Dividend Yield: N/A
• Price Target: $3.75
• Consensus Rating: Moderate Buy

SelectQuote Stock Analysis - MarketRank™

SelectQuote scored higher than 55% of companies evaluated by MarketBeat, and ranked 614th out of 933 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: 3.4 / 5
• Analyst Rating: Moderate Buy

Consensus Rating

SelectQuote has received a consensus rating of Moderate Buy. The company's average rating score is 2.75, and is based on 1 buy rating, 2 hold ratings, and no sell ratings.

Amount of Analyst Coverage

SelectQuote has only been the subject of 1 research reports in the past 90 days.

Earnings and Valuation

• Score: 0.6 / 5
• Proj. Earnings Growth: Growing

Earnings Growth

Earnings for SelectQuote are expected to grow in the coming year, from ($0.07) to $0.09 per share.

Price to Earnings Ratio vs. the Market

The P/E ratio of SelectQuote is -21.73, which means that its earnings are negative and its P/E ratio cannot be compared to companies with positive earnings.

Price to Earnings Ratio vs. Sector

The P/E ratio of SelectQuote is -21.73, which means that its earnings are negative and its P/E ratio cannot be compared to companies with positive earnings.

Price to Book Value per Share Ratio

SelectQuote has a P/B Ratio of 1.28. P/B Ratios below 3 indicates that a company is reasonably valued with respect to its assets and liabilities.

Short Interest

• Score: 5.0 / 5
• Short Interest Level: Healthy

Percentage of Shares Shorted

1.80% of the float of SelectQuote has been sold short.

Short Interest Ratio / Days to Cover

SelectQuote has a short interest ratio ("days to cover") of 1.9, which is generally considered an acceptable ratio of short interest to trading volume.

Change versus previous month

Short interest in SelectQuote has recently decreased by 6.15%, indicating that investor sentiment is improving significantly.

Dividend

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

Dividend Yield

SelectQuote does not currently pay a dividend.

Dividend Growth

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

Sustainability and ESG

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

Percentage of Shares Shorted

1.80% of the float of SelectQuote has been sold short.

Short Interest Ratio / Days to Cover

SelectQuote has a short interest ratio ("days to cover") of 1.9, which is generally considered an acceptable ratio of short interest to trading volume.

Change versus previous month

Short interest in SelectQuote has recently decreased by 6.15%, indicating that investor sentiment is improving significantly.

News and Social Media

• Score: 1.8 / 5
• News Sentiment: 0.23

News Sentiment

SelectQuote has a news sentiment score of 0.23. 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 lower news sentiment than the 0.95 average news sentiment score of Finance companies.

News Coverage This Week

MarketBeat has tracked 5 news articles for SelectQuote this week, compared to 4 articles on an average week.

Company Ownership

• Score: 0.8 / 5
• Insider Trading: N/A

Insider Buying vs. Insider Selling

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

Percentage Held by Insiders

11.40% of the stock of SelectQuote is held by insiders. A high percentage of insider ownership can be a sign of company health.

Percentage Held by Institutions

Only 34.59% of the stock of SelectQuote is held by institutions.

SLQT Stock Analysis - Frequently Asked Questions

How have SLQT shares performed this year?

SelectQuote's stock was trading at $3.72 at the beginning of the year. Since then, SLQT stock has decreased by 35.8% and is now trading at $2.39.

How were SelectQuote's earnings last quarter?

SelectQuote, Inc. (NYSE:SLQT) posted its earnings results on Monday, May, 12th. The company reported $0.03 EPS for the quarter, missing the consensus estimate of $0.04 by $0.01. The firm earned $408.16 million during the quarter, compared to the consensus estimate of $412.83 million. SelectQuote had a trailing twelve-month return on equity of 1.17% and a net margin of 0.25%.
Read the conference call transcript.

When did SelectQuote IPO?

SelectQuote (SLQT) raised $450 million in an initial public offering (IPO) on Thursday, May 21st 2020. The company issued 25,000,000 shares at a price of $17.00-$19.00 per share. Credit Suisse, Morgan Stanley, Evercore ISI, RBC Capital Markets, Barclays, Citigroup and Jefferies acted as the underwriters for the IPO and Cantor, Keefe Bruyette & Woods (A Stifel Company), Piper Sandler and Drexel Hamilton were co-managers.

Who are SelectQuote's major shareholders?

Top institutional shareholders of SelectQuote include Wealth Enhancement Advisory Services LLC (0.02%). Insiders that own company stock include William Thomas Grant III, Joshua Brandon Matthews, Denise L Devine, W Thomas Grant II, Raymond F Weldon, Robert Clay Grant and Sarah Taylor Anderson.
View institutional ownership trends.

How do I buy shares of SelectQuote?

Shares of SLQT 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 SelectQuote own?

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

Company Calendar

• Last Earnings: 5/12/2025
• Today: 7/13/2025
• Next Earnings (Estimated): 9/12/2025
• Fiscal Year End: 6/30/2026

Industry, Sector and Symbol

• Stock Exchange: NYSE
• Sector: Finance
• Industry: INS - MULTI LINE
• Sub-Industry: Insurance
• Current Symbol: NYSE:SLQT
• CIK: 1794783
• Web: www.selectquote.com
• Phone: 913-599-9225
• Fax: N/A
• Employees: 4,292
• Year Founded: N/A

Price Target and Rating

• Average Price Target for SelectQuote: $3.75
• High Price Target: $4.50
• Low Price Target: $2.75
• Potential Upside/Downside: +56.9%
• Consensus Rating: Moderate Buy
• Rating Score (0-4): 2.75
• Research Coverage: 4 Analysts

Profitability

• EPS (Trailing Twelve Months): ($0.11)
• Trailing P/E Ratio: N/A
• Forward P/E Ratio: N/A
• P/E Growth: N/A
• Net Income: -$34.12 million
• Net Margins: 0.25%
• Pretax Margin: 0.96%
• Return on Equity: 1.17%
• Return on Assets: 0.30%

Debt

• Debt-to-Equity Ratio: 1.04
• Current Ratio: 6.46
• Quick Ratio: 6.46

Sales & Book Value

• Annual Sales: $1.49 billion
• Price / Sales: 0.28
• Cash Flow: N/A
• Price / Cash Flow: N/A
• Book Value: $1.87 per share
• Price / Book: 1.28

Miscellaneous

• Outstanding Shares: 172,721,000
• Free Float: 153,031,000
• Market Cap: $412.80 million
• Optionable: Optionable
• Beta: 1.12