Public Sector Pension Investment Board increased its position in shares of Goosehead Insurance (NASDAQ:GSHD – Free Report) by 15.7% in the 3rd quarter, according to its most recent Form 13F filing with the Securities & Exchange Commission. The firm owned 98,847 shares of the company’s stock after purchasing an additional 13,404 shares during the quarter. Public Sector Pension Investment Board owned 0.27% of Goosehead Insurance worth $7,356,000 at the end of the most recent reporting period.
A number of other large investors have also recently bought and sold shares of GSHD. Caxton Associates LLP bought a new stake in shares of Goosehead Insurance during the 2nd quarter worth $2,140,000. Panagora Asset Management Inc. acquired a new position in Goosehead Insurance during the second quarter worth about $1,948,000. 3G Capital Partners LP lifted its holdings in shares of Goosehead Insurance by 105.6% in the second quarter. 3G Capital Partners LP now owns 462,500 shares of the company’s stock worth $48,798,000 after acquiring an additional 237,500 shares during the last quarter. Bank of New York Mellon Corp boosted its stake in shares of Goosehead Insurance by 3.8% in the 2nd quarter. Bank of New York Mellon Corp now owns 146,330 shares of the company’s stock valued at $15,439,000 after purchasing an additional 5,363 shares in the last quarter. Finally, King Luther Capital Management Corp grew its holdings in shares of Goosehead Insurance by 4.9% during the 2nd quarter. King Luther Capital Management Corp now owns 124,544 shares of the company’s stock valued at $13,141,000 after purchasing an additional 5,868 shares during the last quarter.
Analysts Set New Price Targets
A number of analysts have weighed in on GSHD shares. Wall Street Zen upgraded shares of Goosehead Insurance from a “sell” rating to a “hold” rating in a research report on Saturday, February 7th. UBS Group dropped their price target on Goosehead Insurance from $130.00 to $121.00 and set a “buy” rating for the company in a research note on Monday, October 27th. Zacks Research raised Goosehead Insurance from a “strong sell” rating to a “hold” rating in a report on Monday, November 10th. JPMorgan Chase & Co. reduced their price objective on Goosehead Insurance from $85.00 to $80.00 and set a “neutral” rating on the stock in a research report on Wednesday, January 7th. Finally, Cantor Fitzgerald lowered their target price on Goosehead Insurance from $125.00 to $111.00 and set an “overweight” rating for the company in a report on Wednesday, January 14th. Six investment analysts have rated the stock with a Buy rating, six have given a Hold rating and one has assigned a Sell rating to the stock. According to MarketBeat, the company currently has an average rating of “Hold” and a consensus target price of $90.30.
Goosehead Insurance Stock Up 4.0%
Shares of Goosehead Insurance stock opened at $50.63 on Wednesday. The stock has a market cap of $1.87 billion, a price-to-earnings ratio of 44.81, a P/E/G ratio of 6.16 and a beta of 1.54. Goosehead Insurance has a twelve month low of $46.80 and a twelve month high of $127.99. The company’s fifty day moving average is $68.19 and its 200 day moving average is $73.35.
Key Goosehead Insurance News
Here are the key news stories impacting Goosehead Insurance this week:
- Positive Sentiment: Q4 EPS topped Street estimates: Goosehead reported $0.64 EPS vs. a $0.54 consensus, a near‑term beat that often supports short‑term upside. Zacks EPS Beat
- Positive Sentiment: Revenue/core revenue growth: Total revenue rose ~12% y/y to $105.3M and core revenue (~agent production/core metric) increased ~15%, a clear top‑line improvement that supports recurring fee income. Press Release
- Positive Sentiment: Share‑repurchase program expanded: Management increased authorization by $180M through May 2027 and repurchased $81.7M in 2025 — an explicit capital‑return signal that tends to support the stock. Buyback Announcement
- Neutral Sentiment: Adjusted EBITDA growth but mixed metrics: Adjusted EBITDA rose ~14% year‑over‑year, showing operating leverage, while some revenue sub‑metrics and guidance were described as updated rather than clearly raised. Financial Details
- Neutral Sentiment: Brokerage view unchanged: Analysts maintain an average “Hold” rating, suggesting limited near‑term upside from upgrades alone. Analyst Consensus
- Neutral Sentiment: Short‑interest data appears unreliable for February (reported as zero/NaN) and is not a clear catalyst. Short Interest Note
- Negative Sentiment: Profitability down y/y: Q4 net income fell to $20.8M from $23.8M a year ago and EPS is below last year’s $0.79, highlighting margin/earnings pressure despite revenue growth. Earnings Snapshot
- Negative Sentiment: Return metrics and valuation concerns: The company still shows a negative trailing return on equity and a relatively high PE/PEG, which may leave the stock vulnerable if growth slows. Valuation Note
Insider Transactions at Goosehead Insurance
In related news, Director Thomas Mcconnon sold 69,686 shares of the company’s stock in a transaction that occurred on Monday, December 1st. The stock was sold at an average price of $73.62, for a total value of $5,130,283.32. Following the sale, the director directly owned 269,322 shares in the company, valued at $19,827,485.64. This represents a 20.56% decrease in their ownership of the stock. The sale was disclosed in a legal filing with the SEC, which is available at this hyperlink. Also, CEO Mark Miller purchased 5,000 shares of the stock in a transaction on Friday, November 28th. The shares were purchased at an average price of $72.34 per share, with a total value of $361,700.00. Following the acquisition, the chief executive officer owned 35,000 shares in the company, valued at approximately $2,531,900. The trade was a 16.67% increase in their position. The SEC filing for this purchase provides additional information. 37.76% of the stock is owned by corporate insiders.
About Goosehead Insurance
Goosehead Insurance (NASDAQ: GSHD) is a technology-driven insurance agency that connects consumers with a broad range of personal and commercial insurance products through an extensive network of independent insurance advisors. The company specializes in homeowners, auto, flood, dwelling fire, umbrella, life, and commercial lines coverage, working with multiple national and regional carriers to offer tailored policies. By combining advanced quoting tools with local market expertise, Goosehead streamlines the insurance shopping process and helps clients find competitive coverage options.
Founded in 2003 and headquartered in Westlake, Texas, Goosehead has grown its footprint across more than 40 states in the U.S.
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