SelectQuote, Inc. (NYSE:SLQT), a key player in the insurance sector within the Zacks Insurance - Multi-line industry, has recently disclosed its financial performance for the first quarter of the fiscal year 2026. This report provides insights into the company's financial health and performance metrics as of November 6, 2025.
SLQT reported an earnings per share (EPS) of -$0.26, which was better than the estimated EPS of -$0.32. This result also slightly exceeded the Zacks Consensus Estimate of a $0.27 loss, marking a 3.70% earnings surprise. This performance mirrors the loss per share from the same quarter last year, indicating consistent results. Over the past four quarters, SLQT has exceeded consensus EPS estimates three times, demonstrating its ability to outperform expectations.
In terms of revenue, SLQT achieved approximately $328.8 million, surpassing the estimated revenue of about $323.7 million. This revenue also exceeded the Zacks Consensus Estimate by 6.07% and marked an increase from the $292.26 million reported in the same quarter last year. SLQT has consistently exceeded consensus revenue estimates three times in the last four quarters, highlighting its growth trajectory.
SLQT's financial metrics reveal a mixed picture. The company has a price-to-sales ratio of 0.19, suggesting modest market valuation of its sales. However, the negative enterprise value to operating cash flow ratio of -30.33 may indicate challenges in generating cash flow relative to its enterprise value.
The debt-to-equity ratio of 0.17 shows a conservative approach to leveraging debt, while the current ratio of 1.60 suggests a healthy level of liquidity to cover short-term liabilities. These financial metrics provide a comprehensive view of SLQT's financial standing and operational efficiency.
