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Goosehead Insurance Inc(GSHD)

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EXPLORE ADVISORIES AND THEIR HISTORY
QUALITY SIGNAL RECENCY
3-STAR RATING
STRONG BUY
BUY for 1 day
PROFIT SINCE LAST BUY
0.00%
LAST CLOSE
$55.55
11/06/2026
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Upturn Advisory & Investor View for GSHD

11/06/2026: GSHD (3-star) is a STRONG-BUY. BUY for 1 day. Simulated Profits (0.00%). Updated daily EoD!

Goosehead Insurance is a technology-enabled insurance agency that has built a unique business model combining corporate and franchise distribution channels. The company is known for its proprietary technology platform, which drives efficiency and competitive quoting for personal lines insurance. Its main growth opportunity lies in aggressive national franchise expansion and capturing share in the fragmented personal lines market. Risks include intense competition from established insurers, sensitivity to interest rates, and the challenges of scaling a human-capital-dependent network. This stock may suit growth-oriented investors who are comfortable with higher volatility and are monitoring the company's ability to maintain productivity while scaling operations.

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Company fundamentals, valuation, risks, and news provide supporting context about the business.

Investor Fit

Investor styleFitWhy
Growth investorStrong fitThe company's focus on rapid scaling and proprietary technology platform aligns well with growth-oriented investment strategies.
Momentum investorMixed fitMomentum depends on the current growth trajectory remaining in a positive upturn signal relative to market expectations.
Value investorWeak fitThe company typically trades at a high valuation multiple due to its growth profile, which may not appeal to traditional value investors.
Dividend investorWeak fitGoosehead does not pay a dividend as it reinvests all capital back into the business.
Low-risk investorWeak fitHigh growth volatility and sensitivity to insurance industry cycles make this less suitable for risk-averse portfolios.

Risk Profile

Risk factorLevelWhy it matters
Price volatilityHighGrowth stocks like GSHD are susceptible to significant price swings based on interest rate changes and growth performance updates.
Valuation riskMedium / highHigh P/E ratios require consistent, rapid growth to justify current prices.
Competition risk (Insurtech)MediumNewer digital-first platforms may pressure commission rates or service expectations.
Business qualityMediumWhile the platform is strong, the reliance on human-capital-intensive franchise growth creates execution risks.
Dividend incomeLow / noneInvestors should not expect income from this stock.
Execution riskMedium / highSuccessfully managing a massive, decentralized franchise network is difficult and mission-critical.

Price Behavior

Rolling Over
PRICE PATH

Rolling Over

The price momentum is slowing down and beginning to turn downward.

Choppy
PRICE STABILITY

Choppy

The stock has experienced frequent reversals and pronounced short-term price swings.

Analysis of Past Performance

Type Stock
Historic Profit 71.3%
Avg. Invested days 36
Today’s Advisory Strong Buy
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Upturn Scorecard

Upturn Star Rating

★★★★★
GSHD receives a 4-star rating, supported by strong unit economics, solid company fundamentals, and solid analyst coverage. The rating is constrained by weak price momentum.

Company Fundamentals

★★★★★
GSHD has solid overall fundamentals (4 stars), with moderate financial health, moderate growth momentum, and solid ownership. In FY2025 versus FY2024, strong cash generation (FCF margin 23.6%) and solid revenue growth (+16.2%) are partially offset by negative earnings growth (-8.5%), soft profitability (net margin 7.6%), modest insider ownership of 3.58%.

Financial Health Rating

★★★★★
GSHD's financial health is supported by solid cash strength, including free-cash-flow generation (23.6% of revenue). Profitability is moderate (3 stars), which helps explain the 3-star overall score.

Growth Momentum Score

★★★★★
Free-cash-flow growth is GSHD's strongest growth driver at +22.0% FY2025 versus FY2024 (solid, 4 stars). By comparison, revenue growth (+16.2%, solid) is also solid, while earnings growth (-8.5%, negative) holds the profile back, so recent growth is not broad-based across the business.

Ownership

★★★★★
Institutional ownership is 115.9% and approximately 87.1% of outstanding shares are publicly tradable, supporting liquidity and institutional participation. Insider ownership of 3.58% provides only moderate management-shareholder alignment.

Top 5 Institutional Investors

BlackRock Inc 15.36%
Kayne Anderson Rudnick Investment Management LLC 9.11%
Capital World Investors 8.52%
Wasatch Advisors LP 7.95%
Durable Capital Partners LP 7.72%

Unit Economics (Per $1K Revenue)

★★★★★
GSHD generates approximately $462 of gross profit, $204 of operating income, and $236 of free cash flow for every $1,000 of revenue. Based on FY2025 results. Solid margins, cash conversion, and capital efficiency support the rating.

Economic Dimensions

★★★★★
Effective Tax Rate: 12.58%

Quantitative Style Profile

★★★★★
GSHD has a high-quality, liquid profile. Weak momentum is the primary drawback, while valuation that is moderately attractive rather than deeply discounted.

Style Classification

Quality Focused

Quality TiltHigh VolatilitySmall / Mid Cap RiskShort Squeeze RiskHighly Liquid / Institution-Friendly

Key Highlights

Company Size Small-Cap Stock
Market Capitalization 1.99B USD
Price to earnings Ratio 40.55
1Y Target Price 62.08
Price to earnings Ratio 40.55
1Y Target Price 62.08
Volume (30-day avg) 415.5K shares
Beta 1.5
52 Weeks Range 33.68 - 79.85
Updated Date 11/08/2026
52 Weeks Range 33.68 - 79.85
Updated Date 11/08/2026
Dividends yield (FY) -
Basic EPS (TTM) 1.37

How Company Makes Money

Business areaWhat it includesRetail investor read
Commission RevenueFees earned from insurance carriers for writing and renewing personal lines insurance policies.The company makes money every time they help a customer buy an insurance policy or renew one.
Franchise FeesInitial and ongoing fees paid by franchise owners to use the Goosehead brand and software platform.Goosehead collects recurring revenue from their network of independent franchise agents.

Analyzing Revenue: Products, Geography and Growth

Revenue by Products

Product revenue - Year on Year

Earnings Date

Report Date 2026-11-09
When After Market
Estimate 0.33
Actual -

Profitability

Profit Margin 8.79%
Operating Margin (TTM) 23.39%

Management Effectiveness

Return on Assets (TTM) 13.82%
Return on Equity (TTM) 175.84%

Valuation

Trailing PE 40.55
Forward PE 20.88
Enterprise Value 1.67B
Price to Sales(TTM) 4.94
Enterprise Value 1.67B
Price to Sales(TTM) 4.94
Enterprise Value to Revenue 4.16
Enterprise Value to EBITDA -
Shares Outstanding 23.80M
Shares Floating 20.74M
Shares Outstanding 23.80M
Shares Floating 20.74M
Percent Insiders 3.58
Percent Institutions 115.93

Financial Metrics

🧭 Investment Snapshot

Total Revenue (Scale)

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Net Income (Profit)

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Free Cash Flow (Cash Strength)

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📈 Growth & Strength

Operating Income (Core Profit)

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EBITDA (Cash Earnings)

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Gross Profit (Unit Profitability)

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🛡️ Financial Safety

Cash (Liquidity Buffer)

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Total Debt (Leverage Risk)

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Net Working Capital (Short-Term Health)

Information icon Current assets minus current liabilities, indicating short-term liquidity strength. It is needed to assess whether the company can meet its short-term obligations.

🧱 Balance Sheet Strength

Stockholder Equity (Net Worth)

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Total Assets (Asset Base)

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Income Before Tax (Pre-Tax Earnings)

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⚙️ Cost & Drag Factors

Cost of Revenue (Production Cost)

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Total Operating Expenses (Operating Cost)

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Income Tax Expense (Tax Drag)

Information icon Amount of taxes paid or payable to the government. It is needed to evaluate the impact of taxation on overall profitability.

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