SelectQuote (SLQT) Reports Q1 Loss, Tops Revenue Estimates

Core Insights - SelectQuote (SLQT) reported a quarterly loss of $0.26 per share, slightly better than the Zacks Consensus Estimate of a loss of $0.27, and consistent with the loss of $0.26 per share from the previous year, resulting in an earnings surprise of +3.70% [1] - The company achieved revenues of $328.81 million for the quarter ended September 2025, exceeding the Zacks Consensus Estimate by 6.07% and showing an increase from $292.26 million year-over-year [2] - SelectQuote shares have declined approximately 42.7% year-to-date, contrasting with the S&P 500's gain of 15.6% [3] Earnings Outlook - The current consensus EPS estimate for the upcoming quarter is $0.19 on revenues of $520 million, while for the current fiscal year, the estimate is -$0.10 on revenues of $1.71 billion [7] - The trend of estimate revisions for SelectQuote was unfavorable prior to the earnings release, resulting in a Zacks Rank 4 (Sell) for the stock, indicating expected underperformance in the near future [6] Industry Context - The Insurance - Multi line industry, to which SelectQuote belongs, is currently ranked in the top 27% of over 250 Zacks industries, suggesting a favorable outlook compared to lower-ranked industries [8] - The performance of SelectQuote may be influenced by the overall industry outlook, as empirical research indicates a strong correlation between near-term stock movements and earnings estimate revisions [5]