Goosehead Insurance Past Earnings Performance
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Goosehead Insurance has been growing earnings at an average annual rate of 43.7%, while the Insurance industry saw earnings growing at 12.6% annually. Revenues have been growing at an average rate of 21% per year.
Key information
43.73%
Earnings growth rate
38.14%
EPS growth rate
| Insurance Industry Growth | 8.02% |
| Revenue growth rate | 21.03% |
| Return on equity | n/a |
| Net Margin | 7.95% |
| Last Earnings Update | 31 Mar 2026 |
Recent past performance updates
Recent updates
Goosehead Insurance: Secular Pressures Merit Caution
Apr 24
GSHD: Organic Expansion And Buybacks Will Support Returns Despite AI Concerns
Analysts have trimmed their average price target for Goosehead Insurance, with the fair value estimate moving from about $73.00 to roughly $66.58. They are factoring in lower price targets across the Street and a reduced future P/E assumption tied to concerns about growth headwinds and potential AI-related risks.GSHD: Organic Expansion And Buybacks Will Offset AI Disruption Concerns
Analysts have trimmed the fair value estimate for Goosehead Insurance by about $3.70 to $73.00 as they factor in softer projected growth, slightly lower margins and a modestly reduced future P/E multiple. They still see AI related disruption risks as more limited than some headlines suggest.GSHD: Organic Expansion And Buybacks Will Support Stronger Long-Term Earnings Power
Analysts have lowered the fair value estimate for Goosehead Insurance by about $14.82 to $76.73 as they factor in revised price targets, modestly higher discount rates, slightly softer margin expectations, and updated views on growth resilience and AI related risks. Analyst Commentary Recent Street research shows a mixed but engaged analyst view on Goosehead Insurance, with several firms trimming price targets while maintaining generally constructive ratings.
GSHD: Organic Expansion And Buybacks Will Support Long Term Earnings Power
Analysts have trimmed their price target on Goosehead Insurance by about $21 to $118.94. This reflects refreshed assumptions around growth, profitability, and valuation multiples following recent research updates that highlight both AI-related competitive questions and ongoing expectations for solid organic expansion.GSHD: Refined Assumptions And Franchise Expansion Will Support Long Term Earnings Power
Analysts have trimmed their price target on Goosehead Insurance by $14, reflecting updated assumptions around revenue growth, profit margins, and a slightly higher discount rate. Analyst Commentary Even with the $14 reduction to the price target, bullish analysts see the revised figure as consistent with a constructive view on Goosehead Insurance, with the change described more as a recalibration of assumptions than a shift in overall stance.The Price Is Right For Goosehead Insurance, Inc. (NASDAQ:GSHD) Even After Diving 33%
Feb 11
GSHD: Reset Expectations And Consistent Execution Will Support Long Term Earnings Power
Analysts have lowered their price target on Goosehead Insurance by $14, reflecting updated views on the company’s growth, margins, and future P/E assumptions. Analyst Commentary Bullish analysts are treating the lower price target as a reset rather than a loss of confidence, with recent commentary focusing on how updated growth and margin assumptions feed into new P/E expectations.GSHD: Higher Investment Spend And Buybacks Will Support Long Term Earnings Power
Analysts have reduced their fair value estimate for Goosehead Insurance to $140 from $150, citing lower price targets, trimmed long term growth and margin expectations, and higher assumed discount rates following recent research updates. Analyst Commentary Recent research on Goosehead Insurance highlights a more cautious stance on near term earnings and investment spending, but there are still several points that more optimistic voices are watching closely.GSHD: Increased Investment Spending Will Drive Stronger Long-Term Earnings Power
Analysts have modestly reduced their price targets on Goosehead Insurance, trimming expectations by roughly $10 to $15 per share as they factor in higher investment spending, softer renewal commission retention, and near term margin pressure, while maintaining unchanged long term growth and profitability assumptions. Analyst Commentary Street research reflects a more balanced stance on Goosehead Insurance, with modestly lower price targets but generally constructive long term views on growth and execution.GSHD: Incremental Investment Spending Will Set Up Stronger Long-Term Earnings Power
Analysts have modestly raised their fair value estimate for Goosehead Insurance to approximately $91.55 from about $90.82. This reflects expectations for slightly faster top line growth, offset by near term margin pressure and elevated investment spending that has led to a series of reduced but still generally constructive price targets across the Street.GSHD: Increased Investment And Buybacks Will Support Long-Term Earnings Power
Analysts have modestly reduced their price target on Goosehead Insurance, as slightly lower projected revenue growth and margins, along with increased investment spending and softer renewal commission retention, have led to a trimmed fair value estimate from about $93.70 to roughly $90.82 per share. Analyst Commentary Recent Street research reflects a mixed but generally constructive stance on Goosehead Insurance, with valuation adjustments driven more by updated assumptions on growth, retention, and spending than by a fundamental change in the long term narrative.GSHD: New Investment Spend Will Support Long-Term Earnings Stability
Analysts have lowered price targets for Goosehead Insurance, citing incremental expenses from new investments and softer commission retention. Recent target cuts have ranged from a reduction of $10 to $23 per share.GSHD: Market Share Expansion Will Support Resilient Performance Amid Sector Headwinds
Goosehead Insurance's fair value estimate has been revised downward to $93.70 from $98.10. Analysts cite lower renewal commission retention, increased investment-related expenses, and reduced revenue growth and profit margin projections following recent price target cuts.Analysts Offer Mixed Outlook on Goosehead Insurance Amid Modest Growth and Valuation Adjustments
Analysts have modestly reduced their price targets for Goosehead Insurance, citing slightly softer expectations for growth and profitability. Targets have dropped by as much as $10 to $150 and $5 to $85, reflecting concerns about slower sales growth and a more competitive pricing environment in the sector.AI And Digital Platforms Will Fuel Insurance Excellence
Analysts have reduced their fair value estimate for Goosehead Insurance from $109.70 to $101.30. They cite softer forecasts for new sales growth and commission retention expectations, despite improvements in profit margin and future earnings projections.Goosehead Insurance, Inc's (NASDAQ:GSHD) Price In Tune With Revenues
Jul 08Goosehead Insurance: Balancing Franchise Reacceleration, Mixed Industry Outlook
Apr 28Here's Why Goosehead Insurance (NASDAQ:GSHD) Has Caught The Eye Of Investors
Feb 02Revenues Tell The Story For Goosehead Insurance, Inc (NASDAQ:GSHD) As Its Stock Soars 31%
Nov 12We Ran A Stock Scan For Earnings Growth And Goosehead Insurance (NASDAQ:GSHD) Passed With Ease
Oct 24
Leveraging Technology And Expansion To Surge In The Personal Insurance Market
Goosehead Insurance's focus on technology-enhanced productivity and strategic workforce expansion signals strong potential for accelerated revenue growth.Why Investors Shouldn't Be Surprised By Goosehead Insurance, Inc's (NASDAQ:GSHD) 53% Share Price Surge
Jul 26If EPS Growth Is Important To You, Goosehead Insurance (NASDAQ:GSHD) Presents An Opportunity
Jul 24Getting In Cheap On Goosehead Insurance, Inc (NASDAQ:GSHD) Might Be Difficult
Apr 28Goosehead Insurance, Inc (NASDAQ:GSHD) Not Flying Under The Radar
Jan 06Revenue & Expenses Breakdown
Revenue & Expenses Breakdown
How Goosehead Insurance makes and spends money. Based on latest reported earnings, on an LTM basis.
Earnings and Revenue History
| Date | Revenue | Earnings | G+A Expenses | R&D Expenses |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 31 Mar 26 | 382 | 30 | 85 | 0 |
| 31 Dec 25 | 365 | 28 | 79 | 0 |
| 30 Sep 25 | 353 | 30 | 74 | 0 |
| 30 Jun 25 | 341 | 30 | 73 | 0 |
| 31 Mar 25 | 325 | 31 | 70 | 0 |
| 31 Dec 24 | 314 | 30 | 70 | 0 |
| 30 Sep 24 | 283 | 19 | 66 | 0 |
| 30 Jun 24 | 275 | 19 | 66 | 0 |
| 31 Mar 24 | 266 | 16 | 63 | 0 |
| 31 Dec 23 | 260 | 14 | 63 | 0 |
| 30 Sep 23 | 254 | 11 | 63 | 0 |
| 30 Jun 23 | 241 | 6 | 63 | 0 |
| 31 Mar 23 | 225 | 3 | 62 | 0 |
| 31 Dec 22 | 208 | 1 | 59 | 0 |
| 30 Sep 22 | 191 | 0 | 56 | 0 |
| 30 Jun 22 | 175 | 2 | 51 | 0 |
| 31 Mar 22 | 160 | 4 | 47 | 0 |
| 31 Dec 21 | 150 | 5 | 43 | 0 |
| 30 Sep 21 | 145 | 8 | 40 | 0 |
| 30 Jun 21 | 135 | 7 | 36 | 0 |
| 31 Mar 21 | 127 | 9 | 31 | 0 |
| 31 Dec 20 | 116 | 9 | 27 | 0 |
| 30 Sep 20 | 95 | 6 | 23 | 0 |
| 30 Jun 20 | 85 | 3 | 22 | 0 |
| 31 Mar 20 | 74 | 1 | 21 | 0 |
| 31 Dec 19 | 77 | 4 | 20 | 0 |
| 30 Sep 19 | 78 | 4 | 19 | 0 |
| 30 Jun 19 | 73 | 4 | 18 | 0 |
| 31 Mar 19 | 68 | -6 | 17 | 0 |
| 31 Dec 18 | 60 | -9 | 14 | 0 |
| 30 Sep 18 | 56 | -9 | 13 | 0 |
| 30 Jun 18 | 51 | -9 | 11 | 0 |
| 31 Mar 18 | 47 | 0 | 10 | 0 |
| 31 Dec 17 | 42 | 0 | 10 | 0 |
| 31 Dec 16 | 31 | 5 | 6 | 0 |
Quality Earnings: GSHD has high quality earnings.
Growing Profit Margin: GSHD's current net profit margins (7.9%) are lower than last year (9.5%).
Free Cash Flow vs Earnings Analysis
Past Earnings Growth Analysis
Earnings Trend: GSHD's earnings have grown significantly by 43.7% per year over the past 5 years.
Accelerating Growth: GSHD's has had negative earnings growth over the past year, so it can't be compared to its 5-year average.
Earnings vs Industry: GSHD had negative earnings growth (-1.9%) over the past year, making it difficult to compare to the Insurance industry average (33.7%).
Return on Equity
High ROE: GSHD's liabilities exceed its assets, so it is difficult to calculate its Return on Equity.
Return on Assets
Return on Capital Employed
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Company Analysis and Financial Data Status
| Data | Last Updated (UTC time) |
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| Company Analysis | 2026/04/30 05:57 |
| End of Day Share Price | 2026/04/30 00:00 |
| Earnings | 2026/03/31 |
| Annual Earnings | 2025/12/31 |
Data Sources
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| Analyst Consensus Estimates | +3 years |
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| Market Prices | 30 years |
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| Ownership | 10 years |
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| Management | 10 years |
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| Key Developments | 10 years |
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Analyst Sources
Goosehead Insurance, Inc. is covered by 15 analysts. 11 of those analysts submitted the estimates of revenue or earnings used as inputs to our report. Analysts submissions are updated throughout the day.
| Analyst | Institution |
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| Michael Zaremski | BMO Capital Markets Equity Research |
| Joshua Shanker | BofA Global Research |
| Ryan Tunis | Cantor Fitzgerald & Co. |