NERDWALLET, INC.

UNITED STATES

SECURITIES AND EXCHANGE COMMISSION

Washington, D.C. 20549

FORM 10-Q

(Mark One)

For the quarterly period ended September 30, 2026

OR

For the transition period from to

Commission file number 001-40994

NerdWallet, Inc.

(Exact name of registrant as specified in its charter)

19 S. B Street, Suite 9, San Mateo, California 94401

(Address of principal executive offices) (Zip code)

(415)549-8913

(Registrant's telephone number, including area code)

Securities registered pursuant to Section 12(b) of the Act:

Indicate by check mark whether the registrant (1) has filed all reports required to be filed by Section 13 or 15(d) of the Securities Exchange Act of 1934 during the preceding 12 months (or for such shorter period that the registrant was required to file such reports), and (2) has been subject to such filing requirements for the past 90 days. Yes ☒ No☐

Indicate by check mark whether the registrant has submitted electronically every Interactive Data File required to be submitted pursuant to Rule 405 of Regulation S-T (§232.405 of this chapter) during the preceding 12 months (or for such shorter period that the registrant was required to submit such files). Yes ☒ No☐

Indicate by check mark whether the registrant is a large accelerated filer, an accelerated filer, a non-accelerated filer, a smaller reporting company, or an emerging growth company. See the definitions of “large accelerated filer,” “accelerated filer,” “smaller reporting company” and “emerging growth company” in Rule 12b-2 of the Exchange Act. (Check one):

If an emerging growth company, indicate by check mark if the registrant has elected not to use the extended transition period for complying with any new or revised financial accounting standards provided pursuant to Section 13(a) of the Exchange Act.☐

Indicate by check mark whether the registrant is a shell company (as defined in Rule 12b-2 of the Act). Yes ☐ No☒

The registrant had outstanding 31,711,119 shares of Class A common stock and 31,685,652 shares of Class B common stock as of October 30, 2026.

Index to Form 10-Q

Special Note Regarding Forward-Looking Statements

This Quarterly Report on Form 10-Q contains forward-looking statements about us and our industry that involve significant risks and uncertainties. Except for statements of historical facts, all statements contained in this Quarterly Report on Form 10-Q are forward-looking. These statements often contain words such as “anticipate,” “believe,” “contemplate,” “continue,” “could,” “estimate,” “expect,” “intend,” “may,” “plan,” “potential,” “predict,” “project,” “should,” “target,” “will” or “would” or similar terms, including their negatives. These forward-looking statements include, but are not limited to, statements regarding:

•the impact of macroeconomic developments, including inflation, interest rates, credit market conditions and general economic uncertainty, on our business, operating results, financial condition, and stock price;

•our expectations regarding future financial and operational performance, including total revenue, cost of revenue, non‑GAAP operating income (loss) and adjusted EBITDA;

•our ability to grow traffic, engagement, and monetization on our platform;

•expected returns on marketing investments and brand campaigns;

•consumer and small and mid-sized business (SMB) demand for products and services offered through our platform;

•our ability to increase user registrations, improve repeat usage rates, and convert users into matches with financial services partners;

•expansion within existing and new verticals, including new products, services, and features that are competitive, compliant with applicable regulations, and responsive to market needs;

•geographic changes in operations;

•maintaining and expanding relationships with existing financial services partners and identifying new ones;

•developing scalable technology and data capabilities to provide personalized guidance and enhance user engagement;

•strengthening brand awareness, credibility, and consumer and SMB trust;

•producing high quality, engaging consumer and SMB content and tools;

•adapting to evolving consumer and SMB financial interests and behaviors;

•competing effectively in existing and new markets;

•maintaining the security, reliability, and availability of our platform;

•protecting and enhancing our intellectual property portfolio;

•attracting, developing, and retaining highly skilled and diverse talent;

•complying with evolving laws, regulations, and supervisory expectations applicable to our business;

•the adequacy of our cash, cash equivalents, and investments to meet liquidity needs;

•managing growth, scaling infrastructure, and preserving our corporate culture;

•identifying, executing, and successfully integrating acquisitions; and

•achieving expected synergies, accretion, and other benefits from completed acquisitions.

These forward-looking statements are not guarantees of future performance and should not be relied upon as predictions of future events. They are based on our current expectations, estimates, and projections regarding future events and trends that may affect our business, financial condition, and operating results. These expectations are subject to various risks, uncertainties, and assumptions, including those described elsewhere in this Quarterly Report on Form 10-Q, in Part I, Item 1A. Risk Factors in our Annual Report on Form 10-K for the year ended December 31, 2025, as well as in our subsequent periodic filings with the U.S. Securities and Exchange Commission.

Our industry is highly competitive and rapidly evolving, and new risks and uncertainties may arise that we cannot predict. As a result, actual results, events, or circumstances may differ materially from those reflected in our forward-looking statements.

Forward-looking statements in this Quarterly Report on Form 10-Q speak only as of the date hereof. We undertake no obligation to update any such statements in this Quarterly Report on Form 10-Q to reflect subsequent events, new information, or unexpected developments, except as required by law. These statements also do not reflect potential impacts from future acquisitions, mergers, dispositions, joint ventures, or investments.

Additionally, statements that include “we believe” or similar expressions represent our beliefs and opinions as of the date of this Quarterly Report on Form 10-Q. While we believe the information supporting these statements is reasonable, it may be incomplete or subject to change. Investors should not interpret these statements as assurances that we have conducted an exhaustive inquiry or review of all relevant information. Given their inherent uncertainty, investors should not place undue reliance on forward-looking statements.