Goosehead Insurance stock holds Market Outperform rating at Citizens on Q3 beat

Published 23/10/2025, 10:08
Goosehead Insurance stock holds Market Outperform rating at Citizens on Q3 beat

Investing.com - Citizens maintained its Market Outperform rating and $140 price target on Goosehead Insurance Inc. (NASDAQ:GSHD) following the company’s third-quarter 2025 results that exceeded expectations on key metrics. According to InvestingPro data, the company currently trades below its Fair Value, with a strong financial health score of 2.83 (GOOD).

Goosehead reported operating earnings per share of $0.46, beating the firm’s estimate of $0.40 and matching consensus forecasts. The outperformance was primarily driven by better-than-expected renewal royalty fees of $45.7 million and new business commission of $7.5 million, which offset lower renewal commissions of $19.7 million.

Total revenues reached $90.2 million, surpassing Citizens’ estimate but falling slightly below consensus, while core revenues of $83.9 million exceeded the firm’s expectations. Adjusted EBITDA came in at $29.7 million with a 33% margin, outperforming both the firm’s and consensus estimates of 30%.

Total written premiums, described as a key leading indicator for future revenues, were slightly below expectations at $1.18 billion, representing 15% growth compared to the estimated $1.20 billion and 17% growth. The company’s policies in force increased by 13% to 1.85 million during the quarter.

Goosehead repurchased 685,000 shares at an average price of $85.58 during the quarter, with $40.8 million remaining available under its share repurchase authorization as of September 30, 2025.

In other recent news, Goosehead Insurance reported its third-quarter earnings for 2025, revealing results that slightly missed analysts’ forecasts. The company announced an earnings per share (EPS) of $0.46, which was just below the expected $0.47. Additionally, Goosehead Insurance reported revenues of $90.43 million, falling short of the anticipated $92.62 million. Despite these misses, the company’s stock showed positive movement in after-hours trading, indicating some investor confidence. These developments are part of the recent updates surrounding Goosehead Insurance.

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