Root

ROOT

Market cap $824M

Consecutive Indy 500 wins with two elite racing organizations reinforce Root's focus on innovation, strategic partnerships, and winning at the highest level Consecutive Indy 500 wins with two elite racing organizations reinforce Root's focus on innovation, strategic partnerships, and winning at the highest level

Root (ROOT) leverages AI and telematics for superior risk assessment, driving a Q1 2026 combined ratio improvement to 91.4%. ROOT's embedded business model, especially the Carvana partnership, provides a structural tailwind for policy growth despite sector headwinds. Management guides for slow growth in 2026, but margin improvements and new partnerships like Freeway Insurance support a Buy rating at current valuations.

Root (ROOT) posted record profits in the latest quarter as the car insurance company seeks to leverage more AI technology with it services. CEO Alex Timm talks about ways the company aims to use evolving tech, calling Root a "disruptor" in the space.

Root is a data-driven car insurance company showing significant margin improvement and double-digit revenue growth, yet it trades at a deep discount to peers. Q1 delivered a record 14.4% adjusted EBITDA margin and 12.6% revenue growth, with management confident in sustaining similar results for the rest of the year. ROOT's valuation—2.06x EV/EBITDA and 2.75x P/TBV—implies 66% upside to a $94 price target, supported by a $75M buyback authorization.

Root, Inc. (ROOT) Q1 2026 Earnings Call Transcript

COLUMBUS, Ohio, May 06, 2026 (GLOBE NEWSWIRE) -- Root, Inc. (NASDAQ: ROOT), the leading technology company in car insurance, today announced financial results for the first quarter. Root's first quarter financial results and management commentary can be found in the shareholder letter posted to the company's investor relations website.

COLUMBUS, Ohio, May 06, 2026 (GLOBE NEWSWIRE) -- Root, Inc. (NASDAQ: ROOT), the leading technology company in car insurance, today announced it has successfully refinanced its existing debt into a new term loan facility led by The Huntington National Bank. In addition, Root's board of directors has authorized the company to repurchase up to $75 million of its Class A common stock.

COLUMBUS, Ohio, April 30, 2026 (GLOBE NEWSWIRE) -- Root, Inc. (NASDAQ: ROOT), the leading technology company in car insurance, today announced that it will participate in two upcoming investor conferences. Alex Timm, Root's Founder & Chief Executive Officer, and Megan Binkley, Root's Chief Financial Officer, will have a presence at the following conferences: Wells Fargo Financial Services Investor Conference on Wednesday, May 13, 2026 in Chicago Morgan Stanley US Financials Conference on Tuesday, June 9, 2026 in New York While there will be no Company presentations, Root, Inc. will host one-on-one and group meetings with institutional investors at the conferences.

COLUMBUS, Ohio, April 29, 2026 (GLOBE NEWSWIRE) -- Root (NASDAQ: ROOT), the leading technology company in car insurance, today announced the launch of its 24-hour agent appointment program, enabling independent insurance agents to complete onboarding and begin selling policies in as little as one day. Key Highlights Independent agents can get appointed and start selling within 24 hours Root has appointed more than 7,500 agents since launching ~2,400 agents added in 2026 alone Why This Matters Traditional insurance carrier onboarding often takes weeks, slowing down agency growth and limiting access to new markets.

New integration supports a more efficient and flexible insurance experience for customers nationwide New integration supports a more efficient and flexible insurance experience for customers nationwide