Shares of Porch Group surged 19.3% in pre-open trading following the release of second-quarter results that materially exceeded analyst forecasts on both the top and bottom lines. The Seattle-based vertical software and insurance company reported revenue of $140.9 million, ahead of the consensus estimate of $122.21 million by about 15.4%.
On the profit front, Porch reported earnings per share of $0.05, a notable swing past the analyst prediction of -$0.03 and a beat of roughly $0.08 per share. The company also disclosed that adjusted EBITDA excluding the Reciprocal segment rose 150% year-over-year to $39.1 million. Net income attributable to shareholders reached $5.6 million, marking a meaningful profitability milestone for the firm.
Management followed the quarterly results with an upward revision to full-year 2026 guidance across the board. The company now sees revenue in the range of $506 million to $517 million, up from a prior outlook of $495 million to $507 million. Adjusted EBITDA guidance was lifted to $119 million to $125 million, compared with the earlier range of $103 million to $109 million. CEO Matt Ehrlichman characterized the quarter as "another clear proof point that the model is working," and said the company now expects to remain profitable through the full year of 2026 and beyond.
Adding to investor interest, a Securities and Exchange Commission filing revealed that BlackRock has taken a 7.2% stake in Porch, holding approximately 7.9 million shares. That institutional ownership disclosure compounded positive sentiment among market participants.
On the analyst front, Keefe, Bruyette & Woods kept its Market Perform rating on Porch while nudging its price target up modestly to $16.50 from $16.25 following the results.
The broader market provided a supportive backdrop for the stock's move higher. The Nasdaq advanced 1.4%, the S&P 500 gained 0.7%, and the Dow Jones Industrial Average added 0.5% on the day, reflecting a generally risk-on tone across U.S. equities.
Within Porch's business mix, the Insurance Services segment stood out as the largest and fastest-growing unit, delivering 38% revenue growth year-over-year. That pace outpaced peers in the property and casualty insurance technology space and highlighted the company's differentiated positioning in that market.
Taken together, investors pointed to the combination of a significant revenue and earnings beat, an upward revision to full-year guidance, a high-profile institutional stake disclosure, and a constructive market environment as the drivers behind the sharp pre-market move. The rally pushed shares toward the upper half of their 52-week range, which spans from $6.36 to $19.44.