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Profit surges as Goosehead (NASDAQ: GSHD) adds new CFO and boosts Q1 margins

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Goosehead Insurance, Inc. reported strong first quarter 2026 results and announced key leadership changes. Total revenue rose 23% to $93.1 million, while net income increased to $8.0 million from $2.6 million a year earlier. Basic EPS was $0.20, up from $0.09, and Adjusted EPS grew to $0.37 per share.

Core Revenue reached $79.5 million, up 15%, and Adjusted EBITDA climbed 57% to $24.4 million, giving a 26% Adjusted EBITDA margin. Total written premiums rose 13% to $1.1 billion, with policies in force up 14% to about 1,973,000 and client retention at 85%.

The company repurchased and retired 985,000 shares for $49.8 million at an average price of $50.54, leaving $148.5 million under its authorization. For full-year 2026, Goosehead expects organic revenue growth of 10%–19% and written premium growth of 12%–20%. John Martin was appointed Chief Financial Officer effective April 20, 2026, and Mark Jones, Jr. was promoted to President and Chief Operating Officer as CEO Mark Miller ceased serving as President.

Positive

  • Strong top-line and bottom-line growth: Q1 2026 revenue grew 23% to $93.1 million, while net income rose to $8.0 million from $2.6 million and Adjusted EBITDA increased 57% to $24.4 million, with margin expanding to 26%.
  • Robust unit economics and outlook: Written premiums increased 13% to $1.1 billion, policies in force grew 14% to approximately 1,973,000 with 85% client retention, and management guided to double-digit 2026 organic revenue and premium growth.
  • Meaningful share repurchases: The company repurchased and retired 985,000 shares for $49.8 million at an average price of $50.54 during the quarter, with $148.5 million remaining under its share repurchase authorization.

Negative

  • None.

Insights

Goosehead delivered strong Q1 growth, margin expansion, buybacks, and refreshed its senior finance team.

Goosehead Insurance posted Q1 2026 revenue of $93.1 million, up 23%, with Core Revenue up 15% to $79.5 million. Net income rose to $8.0 million from $2.6 million, and basic EPS more than doubled to $0.20, indicating improved profitability alongside growth.

Profitability metrics strengthened meaningfully: Adjusted EBITDA increased 57% to $24.4 million, and Adjusted EBITDA margin improved to 26% from 21%. Written premiums grew 13% to $1.1 billion, while policies in force rose 14% and client retention held at 85%, supporting recurring revenue.

Capital allocation and leadership moves are notable. The company repurchased $49.8 million of shares in the quarter and still has $148.5 million available under its authorization. It also appointed John Martin as CFO and promoted Mark Jones, Jr. to President and COO. Management guides for full-year 2026 organic revenue growth of 10%–19% and written premium growth of 12%–20%, framing expectations for upcoming quarters.

Item 2.02 Results of Operations and Financial Condition Financial
Disclosure of earnings results, typically an earnings press release or preliminary financials.
Item 5.02 Departure of Directors or Certain Officers; Election of Directors; Appointment of Certain Officers Governance
Key personnel changes including departures, elections, or appointments of directors and executive officers.
Item 8.01 Other Events Other
Voluntary disclosure of events the company deems important to shareholders but not covered by other items.
Item 9.01 Financial Statements and Exhibits Exhibits
Financial statements, pro forma financial information, and exhibit attachments filed with this report.
Total revenue $93.1 million Q1 2026, up 23% year over year
Net income $8.0 million Q1 2026 vs $2.6 million in Q1 2025
Adjusted EBITDA $24.4 million Q1 2026, up 57% with 26% margin
Written premiums $1.1 billion Q1 2026 total written premium, up 13% year over year
Share repurchases $49.8 million Q1 2026 buyback, 985,000 shares at $50.54 average price
Cash and cash equivalents $25.7 million Balance as of March 31, 2026
Term note payable $297.8 million Total outstanding as of March 31, 2026
2026 revenue growth guidance 10%–19% organic Full-year 2026 total revenue outlook
Core Revenue financial
"Core Revenues, a non-GAAP measure which excludes contingent commissions, initial franchise fees, interest income, and other franchise revenues, were $79.5 million"
Revenue from a company’s regular, ongoing business activities after stripping out one-time items, unusual gains or losses, and revenue from unrelated side businesses. Like a shopkeeper counting only the money from everyday sales rather than a one-off auction or a temporary rental, core revenue shows the steady income that is most likely to continue and helps investors judge the company’s underlying sales health and future earnings power.
Adjusted EBITDA financial
"Adjusted EBITDA* of $24.4 million increased 57% from $15.5 million in the prior-year period"
Adjusted EBITDA is a way companies measure how much money they make from their core operations, like running a business, by removing certain costs or income that aren’t part of regular business activities. It helps investors see how well a company is doing without distractions from unusual expenses or gains, making it easier to compare companies or track performance over time.
Adjusted EPS financial
"EPS of $0.20 per share increased 122% and Adjusted EPS* of $0.37 per share increased 45%"
Adjusted earnings per share (adjusted eps) is a measure of a company's profit per share that has been modified to exclude certain one-time or unusual items, such as costs from restructuring or asset sales. It provides a clearer picture of the company’s core performance by removing events that may distort the usual earnings. Investors use adjusted eps to better understand a company's ongoing profitability and compare it more accurately over time.
non-GAAP financial measures financial
"This release includes certain financial performance measures that are not required by, nor presented in accordance with, generally accepted accounting principles"
Non-GAAP financial measures are numbers companies use to show their financial performance that exclude certain expenses or income. They help investors see how the company might perform without one-time costs or other unusual items, giving a different perspective from official reports. However, since they can be adjusted, they don’t always tell the full story and should be looked at alongside standard financial figures.
Net Promoter Score financial
"Net Promoter Score ("NPS") | 72 | | 77 | | | 87"
Net Promoter Score (NPS) is a single-number measure of customer loyalty based on asking customers how likely they are to recommend a company’s product or service to others; responses are grouped and converted to a score from -100 to +100. It matters to investors because a high NPS suggests strong customer satisfaction, lower churn and more organic growth through word-of-mouth—like a reputation score that can predict future sales and brand resilience.
Client Retention financial
"Client Retention of 85%, as well as more new policies written, driven by an increase in the number of Corporate and Franchise sales agents"
Total revenue $93.1 million +23% YoY
Net income $8.0 million vs $2.6 million prior-year period
Adjusted EBITDA $24.4 million +57% YoY
Basic EPS $0.20 vs $0.09 prior-year period
Adjusted EPS $0.37 +45% YoY
Guidance

For full-year 2026, total revenues are expected to grow organically between 10% and 19%, and total written premiums are expected to grow between 12% and 20%.

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  UNITED STATES
SECURITIES AND EXCHANGE COMMISSION
WASHINGTON, DC 20549
 _____________________________________________________________________________________________________
FORM 8-K
______________________________________________________________________________________________________
CURRENT REPORT
Pursuant to Section 13 or 15(d) of the
Securities Exchange Act of 1934

Date of report (Date of earliest event reported): April 20, 2026
______________________________________________________________________________________________________
Goosehead Insurance, Inc.
(Exact Name of Registrant as Specified in Charter)
 ______________________________________________________________________________________________________
Delaware
001-38466
82-3886022
(State or Other Jurisdiction
of Incorporation)
(Commission
File Number)
(I.R.S. Employer
Identification No.)
1500 Solana Boulevard, Ste. 4500
Westlake, Texas 76262    
(Address of Principal Executive Offices, and Zip Code)

214-838-5500
Registrant’s Telephone Number, Including Area Code

Not applicable
(Former Name or Former Address, if Changed Since Last Report)

Check the appropriate box below if the Form 8-K filing is intended to simultaneously satisfy the filing obligation of the registrant under any of the following provisions (see General Instruction A.2. below):

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Securities registered pursuant to Section 12(b) of the Act:
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Trading Symbol(s)
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Class A Common Stock, par value $.01 per share
GSHD
NASDAQ
Indicate by check mark whether the registrant is an emerging growth company as defined in Rule 405 of the Securities Act of 1933 (17 CFR §230.405) or Rule 12b-2 of the Securities Exchange Act of 1934 (17 CFR §240.12b-2).
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Item 2.02 Results of Operations and Financial Condition.

On April 22, 2026 Goosehead Insurance, Inc. issued a press release announcing its financial results for the quarter ended March 31, 2026. A copy of the press release is furnished as Exhibit 99.1 to this Current Report on Form 8-K and is incorporated by reference herein.

The information contained in this Item 2.02 and Exhibit 99.1 attached hereto is being furnished and shall not be deemed “filed” for purposes of Section 18 of the Securities Exchange Act of 1934, as amended (the “Exchange Act”), and shall not be deemed incorporated by reference in any filing under the Securities Act of 1933, as amended, or the Exchange Act, except as expressly set forth by specific reference in such filing.

Item 5.02 Departure of Directors or Certain Officers; Election of Directors; Appointment of Certain Officers; Compensatory Arrangements of Certain Officers.

On April 22, 2026, Goosehead Insurance, Inc. (the “Company”) announced that John Martin was appointed as the Company’s Chief Financial Officer (“CFO”) effective April 20, 2026.

Mr. Martin brings extensive experience in finance, capital markets, and strategic leadership. Since November 2021, he served as CFO of RugsUSA, a private equity-backed e-commerce platform, where he oversaw finance, strategy, corporate development, and capital markets. Mr. Martin joined RugsUSA as a director of financial planning and analysis in 2019 and was promoted to vice president of finance and strategy in May 2020. During his tenure, he played a key role in the company’s enterprise transformation initiatives. Mr. Martin has held public and private equity investment roles at Highbridge Capital Management and Providence Equity Partners after beginning his career in the Investment Banking Division at Morgan Stanley. Mr. Martin graduated summa cum laude from Duke University, where he earned a Bachelor of Science in Economics with High Distinction and was elected to Phi Beta Kappa.

In connection with his appointment as CFO of the Company, Mr. Martin will receive (i) an annual base salary of $400,000, (ii) an annual bonus opportunity of 50% of base salary and (iii) a grant of 40,000 stock options, with an exercise price that is at a 10% premium over the market price of the Company’s Class A common stock at market close on April 20, 2026, which will vest over a three-year period. In addition, Mr. Martin will receive relocation benefits.

There are no arrangements or understandings between Mr. Martin and any other person pursuant to which Mr. Martin was selected as CFO, nor are there any transactions to which the Company or any of its subsidiaries is a party and in which Mr. Martin has any direct or indirect material interest subject to disclosure under Item 404(a) of Regulation S-K.

Mr. Martin has also entered into the Company’s standard indemnification and restrictive covenant agreements for directors and executive officers.

In connection with Mr. Martin’s appointment as CFO and the Company’s succession planning, Mark Jones, Jr. was promoted to President and Chief Operating Officer (“COO”) of the Company and is no longer CFO of the Company effective April 20, 2026.

Mr. Jones, Jr. served as CFO of the Company since September 2022 and has served as COO of the Company since August 2025. Mr. Jones, Jr. joined the Company in 2016 as its controller and was promoted to vice president of finance in 2020. He was instrumental to the Company’s initial public offering in 2018 and was responsible for overseeing the Company’s SEC reporting, financial planning and analysis, and directly managing the Company’s finance team. Prior to joining the Company, Mr. Jones, Jr. worked in Ernst & Young’s Audit practice, primarily focused on financial service companies. He is a graduate of Texas A&M University with a bachelor’s degree in accounting and a master’s degree in finance and is a Certified Public Accountant.

In connection with his appointment as President of the Company, Mr. Jones, Jr.’s annual base salary will increase to $475,000 and his annual bonus opportunity will increase to 80% of his annual base salary. In addition, Mr. Jones, Jr. will receive a grant of 50,000 stock options, with an exercise price that is at a 10% premium over the market price of the Company’s Class A common stock at market close on April 20, 2026, which will vest over a three-year period.

There are no arrangements or understandings between Mr. Jones, Jr. and any other person pursuant to which Mr. Jones, Jr. was selected as President.

Mr. Jones, Jr. is the son of Mark E. Jones, the Company’s Co-Founder, Executive Chairman and director, and Robyn Jones, the Company’s Co-Founder, Vice Chairman and director. As disclosed in the Company’s proxy statement filed with the Securities and Exchange Commission on March 25, 2026, Mr. Jones, Jr. received compensation in the aggregate amount of $3,396,144



during our fiscal year ended December 31, 2025. Such compensation was previously ratified by the audit committee of the Company as a related person transaction.

In addition, effective April 20, 2026, Mark Miller, the Company’s Chief Executive Officer, ceased being President of the Company.

Item 8.01 Other Events.

On April 22, 2026, the Company issued a press release announcing the appointment of Mr. Martin as CFO of the Company and Mr. Jones, Jr.’s promotion to President and COO. A copy of the press release is attached as Exhibit 99.2 to this Current Report on Form 8-K and is incorporated by reference herein.

Item 9.01 Financial Statements and Exhibits.

(d) Exhibits

Exhibit
No.
Description
99.1
Press Release issued by Goosehead Insurance, Inc. dated April 22, 2026 (furnished pursuant to Item 2.02)
99.2
Press Release issued by Goosehead Insurance, Inc. dated April 22, 2026
104Cover Page Interactive Data File (Formatted as Inline XBRL)

Date: April 22, 2026

EXHIBIT INDEX
No.
Description
99.1
Press Release issued by Goosehead Insurance, Inc. on April 22, 2026
99.2
Press Release issued by Goosehead Insurance, Inc. on April 22, 2026





SIGNATURES

Pursuant to the requirements of the Securities Exchange Act of 1934, the registrant has duly caused this report to be signed on its behalf by the undersigned hereunto duly authorized.
GOOSEHEAD INSURANCE, INC.
By:
/s/ Mark K. Miller
Mark K. Miller
Chief Executive Officer



GOOSEHEAD INSURANCE, INC. ANNOUNCES FIRST QUARTER 2026 RESULTS
– Total Revenue Increased 23% and Core Revenue* Grew 15% over the Prior-Year Period –
Total Written Premium increased 13% to $1.1 billion over the Prior-Year Period –
– Net Income of $8.0 million versus Net Income of $2.6 million a year ago –
– Adjusted EBITDA* up 57% over Prior-Year Period to $24.4 million –
– Repurchased $49.8 million of shares during the quarter at an average price of $50.54

WESTLAKE, TEXAS – April 22, 2026 - Goosehead Insurance, Inc. (“Goosehead” or the “Company”) (NASDAQ: GSHD), a rapidly growing independent personal lines insurance agency, today announced results for the first quarter ended March 31, 2026.

First Quarter 2026 Highlights
Total Revenues grew 23% over the prior-year period to $93.1 million in the first quarter of 2026
First quarter Core Revenues* of $79.5 million increased 15% over the prior-year period
First quarter net income of $8.0 million increased from net income of $2.6 million a year ago.
EPS of $0.20 per share increased 122% and Adjusted EPS* of $0.37 per share increased 45%, over the prior-year period
Net income margin for the first quarter was 9%
Adjusted EBITDA* of $24.4 million increased 57% from $15.5 million in the prior-year period
Adjusted EBITDA Margin* increased 6 percentage points over the prior-year period to 26%
Total written premiums placed for the first quarter increased 13% over the prior-year period to $1.1 billion
Policies in force grew 14% from the prior-year period to approximately 1,973,000
Corporate agent headcount of 482 increased 13% compared to the prior-year period
Total franchise producers of 2,150 increased 3% from the prior-year period

*Core Revenue, Adjusted EPS, Adjusted EBITDA, and Adjusted EBITDA Margin are non-GAAP measures. Reconciliations of Core Revenue to total revenues, Adjusted EPS to basic earnings per share and Adjusted EBITDA to net income, the most directly comparable financial measures presented in accordance with GAAP, are set forth in the reconciliation table accompanying this release.
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“This quarter we took another leap forward in building out our industry leading digital distribution platform. Our Digital Agent 2.0, which first launched with the capability of digitally binding multiple auto carriers in Texas, has now officially expanded to include multiple homeowners products.” said Mark Miller, CEO. “We believe it is a game changer that we have the first end-to-end digital insurance marketplace in the United States. We’ve also made significant progress in further deploying AI into our business in ways that generate real efficiency gains, which we are reinvesting back into further enhancing the client experience and driving long term sustainable growth. We look forward to executing our technology roadmap and delivering strong financial results in the quarters to come.”

First Quarter 2026 Results
For the first quarter of 2026, revenues were $93.1 million, an increase of 23% compared to the corresponding period in 2025. Core Revenues, a non-GAAP measure which excludes contingent commissions, initial franchise fees, interest income, and other franchise revenues, were $79.5 million, a 15% increase from $69.1 million in the prior-year period. Core Revenues are the most reliable revenue stream for the Company, consisting of New Business Commissions, Agency Fees, New Business Royalty Fees, Renewal Commissions, and Renewal Royalty Fees. Core Revenue growth was primarily driven by an increase in policies in their renewal term, assisted by Client Retention of 85%, as well as more new policies written, driven by an increase in the number of Corporate and Franchise sales agents and growth in Franchise productivity. The Company grew total written premiums, which we consider to be the leading indicator of future revenue growth, by 13% in the first quarter compared to the corresponding period in prior year.

Total operating expenses for the first quarter of 2026 were $78.1 million, up from $69.0 million in the prior-year period. Total operating expenses, excluding equity-based compensation, depreciation and amortization, impairment and other gains and losses* for the first quarter of 2026 were $68.7 million, up 14% from $60.1 million in the prior-year period. Employee compensation and benefits increased to $50.5 million from $48.3 million in the prior-year period. Employee compensation and benefits, excluding equity-based compensation* increased to $44.3 million from $42.1 million in the prior-year period. The increases were primarily due to investments in corporate producers and technology functions. Equity-based compensation remained flat at $6.2 million for the period, compared to $6.2 million in the prior-year period. General and administrative expenses increased to $24.0 million from $17.6 million in the prior-year period. General and administrative expenses, excluding impairment and other gains and
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losses*, increased to $24.0 million from $17.6 million primarily due to investments in technology, including AI technologies, and professional services to drive growth and continue to improve the client experience. Bad debt expense of $0.4 million remained flat compared to the prior-year period.

Net income in the first quarter of 2026 was $8.0 million versus net income of $2.6 million in the prior-year period. Earnings per share and Net Income Margin for the first quarter of 2026 were $0.20 and 9%, respectively. Adjusted EPS for the first quarter of 2026, which excludes equity-based compensation, impairment expense, and other gains and losses, was $0.37 per share. Total Adjusted EBITDA was $24.4 million for the first quarter of 2026 compared to $15.5 million in the prior-year period. Adjusted EBITDA Margin of 26% increased 6 percentage points in the quarter.
*Total operating expenses, excluding equity-based compensation, depreciation and amortization, impairment and other gains and losses; Employee compensation and benefits, excluding equity-based compensation; and General and administrative expenses, excluding impairment and other gains and losses are non- GAAP measures. For the definition and reconciliation of each non-GAAP measure, see “Reconciliation of Non-GAAP Measures to GAAP” below.

Liquidity and Capital Resources
As of March 31, 2026, the Company had cash and cash equivalents of $25.7 million. We have a line of credit of $75.0 million, of which $26.0 million was drawn as of March 31, 2026. Total outstanding term note payable balance was $297.8 million as of March 31, 2026. During the quarter ended March 31, 2026, the Company repurchased and retired 985 thousand shares at an average share price of $50.54. As of March 31, 2026, $148.5 million remained available under the share repurchase authorization.

2026 Outlook
Our guidance for the full year 2026 is as follows:
Total revenues are expected to grow organically between 10% and 19%.
Total written premiums are expected grow between 12% and 20%.

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Conference Call Information
Goosehead will host a conference call and webcast today at 4:30 PM ET to discuss these results.

To access the call by phone, participants should go to this link (registration link), and you will be provided with the dial in details.

In addition, a live webcast of the conference call will also be available on Goosehead’s investor relations website at http://ir.gooseheadinsurance.com.

A webcast replay of the call will be available at http://ir.gooseheadinsurance.com for one year following the call.

About Goosehead
Goosehead (NASDAQ: GSHD) is a rapidly growing and innovative independent personal lines insurance agency that distributes its products and services through corporate and franchise locations throughout the United States. Goosehead was founded on the premise that the consumer should be at the center of our universe and that everything we do should be directed at providing extraordinary value by offering broad product choice and a world-class service experience. Goosehead represents over 200 insurance companies that underwrite personal and commercial lines. For more information, please visit goosehead.com or goosehead.com/become-a-franchisee.

Forward-Looking Statements
This press release may contain various “forward-looking statements” within the meaning of the Private Securities Litigation Reform Act of 1995, which represent Goosehead’s expectations or beliefs concerning future events. Forward-looking statements are statements other than historical facts and may include statements that address future operating, financial or business performance or Goosehead’s strategies or expectations. In some cases, you can identify these statements by forward-looking words such as “may”, “might”, “will”, “should”, “expects”, “plans”, “anticipates”, “believes”, “estimates”, “predicts”, “projects”, “potential”, “outlook” or “continue”, or the negative of these terms or other comparable terminology. Forward-looking statements are based on management’s current expectations and beliefs and involve significant risks and uncertainties that could cause actual results, developments and business decisions to differ materially from those contemplated by these statements.

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Factors that could cause actual results or performance to differ from the expectations expressed or implied in such forward-looking statements include, but are not limited to, conditions impacting insurance carriers or other parties with which Goosehead does business, the loss of one or more key executives or an inability to attract and retain qualified personnel and the failure to attract and retain highly qualified franchisees. These risks and uncertainties also include, but are not limited to, those described under the captions “1A. Risk Factors” in Goosehead’s Annual Report on Form 10-K for the year ended December 31, 2025 and in Goosehead’s other filings with the SEC, which are available free of charge on the Securities Exchange Commission's website at: www.sec.gov. Should one or more of these risks or uncertainties materialize, or should underlying assumptions prove incorrect, actual results may vary materially from those indicated. All forward-looking statements and all subsequent written and oral forward-looking statements attributable to Goosehead or to persons acting on behalf of Goosehead are expressly qualified in their entirety by reference to these risks and uncertainties. You should not place undue reliance on forward-looking statements. Forward-looking statements speak only as of the date they are made, and Goosehead does not undertake any obligation to update them in light of new information, future developments or otherwise, except as may be required under applicable law.

Contacts
Investor Contacts:
Maddie Middleton
Goosehead Insurance - Senior Director of Investor Relations
Phone: (972) 800-1993
Email: madeline.middleton@goosehead.com; IR@goosehead.com;

PR Contact:
Mission North for Goosehead Insurance
Email: goosehead@missionnorth.com; PR@goosehead.com
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Goosehead Insurance, Inc.
Consolidated Statements of Operations
(Unaudited)
(In thousands, except per share amounts)
Three Months Ended March 31,
20262025
Revenues:
Commissions and agency fees$38,685 $29,423 
Franchise revenues54,274 45,971 
Interest income117 189 
Total revenues93,076 75,583 
Operating Expenses:
Employee compensation and benefits50,527 48,334 
General and administrative expenses23,969 17,559 
Bad debts373 406 
Depreciation and amortization3,212 2,670 
Total operating expenses78,081 68,969 
Income from operations14,995 6,614 
Other Income:
Interest expense(5,472)(5,823)
Other income267 168 
Income before taxes9,790 959 
Tax expense (benefit)1,745 (1,687)
Net Income8,045 2,646 
Less: net income attributable to noncontrolling interests3,156 304 
Net Income attributable to Goosehead Insurance, Inc.$4,889 $2,342 
Earnings per share:
Basic$0.20 $0.09 
Diluted$0.19 $0.09 
Weighted average shares of Class A common stock outstanding:
Basic24,269 24,791 
Diluted36,640 25,943 





Goosehead Insurance, Inc.
Consolidated Statements of Operations
(Unaudited)
(In thousands, except per share amounts)
Three Months Ended March 31,
20262025
Revenues:
Core Revenue:
Renewal Commissions(1)
$18,162$16,952
Renewal Royalty Fees(2)
43,59437,244
New Business Commissions(1)
7,4525,755
New Business Royalty Fees(2)
7,8866,929
Agency Fees(1)
2,3852,240
Total Core Revenue79,47969,120
Cost Recovery Revenue:
Initial Franchise Fees(2)
1,6091,342
Interest Income117189
Total Cost Recovery Revenue1,7261,531
Ancillary Revenue:
Contingent Commissions(1)
10,6864,476
Other Franchise Revenues(2)
1,185456
Total Ancillary Revenue11,8714,932
Total Revenues93,07675,583
Operating Expenses:
Employee compensation and benefits, excluding equity-based compensation44,31042,098
General and administrative expenses, excluding impairment23,96917,559
Bad debts373406
Total68,65260,063
Adjusted EBITDA24,42415,520
Adjusted EBITDA Margin26 %21 %
Interest expense(5,472)(5,823)
Depreciation and amortization(3,212)(2,670)
Tax (expense) benefit(1,745)1,687
Equity-based compensation(6,217)(6,236)
Impairment and other gains and losses
Other income
267168
Net Income$8,045$2,646
Net Income Margin%%
(1) Renewal Commissions, New Business Commissions, Agency Fees, and Contingent Commissions are included in "Commissions and agency fees" as shown on the Condensed Consolidated Statements of Operations within Goosehead’s Form 10-Q for the three months ended March 31, 2026 and 2025.
(2) Renewal Royalty Fees, New Business Royalty Fees, Initial Franchise Fees, and Other Franchise Revenues are included in "Franchise revenues" as shown on the Condensed Consolidated Statements of Operations within Goosehead’s Form 10-Q for the three months ended March 31, 2026 and 2025.



Goosehead Insurance, Inc.
Consolidated Balance Sheets
(Unaudited) 
(In thousands, except par value amounts)
March 31,December 31,
20262025
Assets
Current Assets:
Cash and cash equivalents$25,652 $34,390 
Restricted cash3,436 3,547 
Commissions and agency fees receivable, net15,785 36,613 
Receivable from franchisees, net14,554 11,141 
Prepaid expenses13,863 7,552 
Total current assets73,290 93,243 
Receivable from franchisees, net of current portion1,822 2,936 
Property and equipment, net of accumulated depreciation22,493 21,549 
Right-of-use asset32,689 34,087 
Intangible assets, net of accumulated amortization44,061 39,700 
Deferred income taxes, net211,442 216,371 
Other assets7,016 6,978 
Total assets$392,813 $414,864 
Liabilities and Stockholders’ Equity
Current Liabilities:
Accounts payable and accrued expenses$31,002 $33,629 
Premiums payable3,436 3,547 
Lease liability9,039 8,666 
Contract liabilities2,931 3,241 
Note payable2,993 2,993 
Liabilities under tax receivable agreement
6,237 6,237 
Total current liabilities55,638 58,313 
Lease liability, net of current portion48,784 51,168 
Note payable, net of current portion314,917 289,461 
Contract liabilities, net of current portion11,974 13,025 
Liabilities under tax receivable agreement, net of current portion165,685 165,685 
Total liabilities596,998 577,652 
Class A common stock, $0.01 par value per share - 300,000 shares authorized, 23,671 shares issued and outstanding as of March 31, 2026, 24,653 shares issued and outstanding as of December 31, 2025
237 247 
Class B common stock, $0.01 par value per share - 50,000 shares authorized, 11,935 issued and outstanding as of March 31, 2026, 11,935 shares issued and outstanding as of December 31, 2025
119 119 
Additional paid in capital6,839 37,486 
Accumulated deficit(128,467)(133,356)
Total stockholders' equity(121,272)(95,504)
Non-controlling interests(82,913)(67,284)
Total equity(204,185)(162,788)
Total liabilities and equity$392,813 $414,864 
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Goosehead Insurance, Inc.
Reconciliation of Non-GAAP Measures to GAAP
This release includes certain financial performance measures that are not required by, nor presented in accordance with, generally accepted accounting principles in the United States (“GAAP”). The Company refers to these measures as “non-GAAP financial measures.” The Company uses these non-GAAP financial measures when planning, monitoring and evaluating its performance and considers these non-GAAP financial measures to be useful metrics for management and investors to facilitate operating performance comparisons from period to period by excluding potential differences caused by variations in capital structures, tax position, depreciation, amortization and certain other items that the Company believes are not representative of its core business. The Company uses these non-GAAP financial measures for business planning purposes and in measuring its performance relative to that of its competitors.
These non-GAAP financial measures are defined by the Company as follows:
"Core Revenue" is a supplemental measure of our performance and includes Renewal Commissions, Renewal Royalty Fees, New Business Commissions, New Business Royalty Fees, and Agency Fees. We believe that Core Revenue is an appropriate measure of operating performance because it summarizes all of our revenues from sales of individual insurance policies.
"Cost Recovery Revenue" is a supplemental measure of our performance and includes Initial Franchise Fees and Interest Income. We believe that Cost Recovery Revenue is an appropriate measure of operating performance because it summarizes revenues that are viewed by management as cost recovery mechanisms.
"Ancillary Revenue" is a supplemental measure of our performance and includes Contingent Commissions and Other Franchise Revenues. We believe that Ancillary Revenue is an appropriate measure of operating performance because it summarizes revenues that are ancillary to our core business.
"Adjusted EBITDA" is a supplemental measure of the Company's performance. We believe that Adjusted EBITDA is an appropriate measure of operating performance because it eliminates the impact of items that do not relate to business performance. Adjusted EBITDA is defined as net income (the most directly comparable GAAP measure) before interest, income taxes, depreciation and amortization, adjusted to



exclude equity-based compensation, impairment expense, and other non-operating items, including, among other things, certain non-cash charges and certain non-recurring or non-operating gains or losses.
"Adjusted EBITDA Margin" is Adjusted EBITDA as defined above, divided by total revenue. Adjusted EBITDA Margin is helpful in measuring profitability of operations on a consolidated level.
"Adjusted EPS" is a supplemental measure of our performance, defined as earnings per share (the most directly comparable GAAP measure) before non-recurring or non-operating income and expenses. Adjusted EPS is a useful measure to management and our investors because it eliminates the impact of items that do not relate to business performance and helps measure our profitability on a consolidated level.
“Total operating expenses, excluding equity-based compensation, depreciation and amortization, and impairment expenses” is defined as total operating expenses (the most directly comparable GAAP measure) before equity-based compensation, depreciation and amortization, and impairment expenses. This measure is useful to management and our investors as it eliminates the impact of certain non-cash charges.
“Employee compensation and benefits, excluding equity-based compensation” is defined as Employee compensation and benefits (the most directly comparable GAAP measure) before equity-based compensation. This measure is useful to management and our investors as it eliminates the impact of certain non-cash compensation charges.
“General and administrative expenses, excluding impairment” is defined as general and administrative expenses (the most directly comparable GAAP measure) before impairment expense. This measure is useful to management and our investors as it eliminates the impact of certain non-cash charges.
While the Company believes that these non-GAAP financial measures are useful in evaluating its business, this information should be considered as supplemental in nature and is not meant as a substitute for revenues, net income, or earnings per share, in each case as recognized in accordance with GAAP. In addition, other companies, including companies in the Company’s industry, may calculate such measures differently, which reduces their usefulness as comparative measures.



The following tables show a reconciliation from total revenues to Core Revenue, Cost Recovery Revenue, and Ancillary Revenue (non-GAAP basis) for the three months ended March 31, 2026 and 2025 (in thousands):
Three Months Ended
March 31,
20262025
Total Revenues$93,076 $75,583 
Core Revenue:
Renewal Commissions(1)
$18,162 $16,952 
Renewal Royalty Fees(2)
43,594 37,244 
New Business Commissions(1)
7,452 5,755 
New Business Royalty Fees(2)
7,886 6,929 
Agency Fees(1)
2,385 2,240 
Total Core Revenue79,479 69,120 
Cost Recovery Revenue:
Initial Franchise Fees(2)
1,609 1,342 
Interest Income117 189 
Total Cost Recovery Revenue1,726 1,531 
Ancillary Revenue:
Contingent Commissions(1)
10,686 4,476 
Other Franchise Revenues(2)
1,185 456 
Total Ancillary Revenue11,871 4,932 
Total Revenues$93,076 $75,583 
(1) Renewal Commissions, New Business Commissions, Agency Fees, and Contingent Commissions are included in "Commissions and agency fees" as shown on the Condensed Consolidated Statements of Operations.
(2) Renewal Royalty Fees, New Business Royalty Fees, Initial Franchise Fees, and Other Franchise Revenues are included in "Franchise revenues" as shown on the Condensed Consolidated Statements of Operations.




The following tables show a reconciliation from net income to Adjusted EBITDA and Adjusted EBITDA Margin (non-GAAP basis) for the three months ended March 31, 2026 and 2025 (in thousands):
Three Months Ended
March 31,
20262025
Net Income$8,045$2,646
Interest expense5,4725,823
Depreciation and amortization3,2122,670
Tax expense (benefit)1,745(1,687)
Equity-based compensation6,2176,236
Impairment and other gains and losses
Other income
(267)(168)
Adjusted EBITDA$24,424$15,520
Net Income Margin(1)
%%
Adjusted EBITDA Margin(2)
26 %21 %
(1) Net Income Margin is calculated as Net Income divided by Total Revenue: ($8,045/$93,076) and ($2,646/$75,583) for the three months ended March 31, 2026 and 2025, respectively.
(2) Adjusted EBITDA Margin is calculated as Adjusted EBITDA divided by Total Revenue: ($24,424/$93,076), and ($15,520/$75,583) for the three months ended March 31, 2026 and 2025, respectively.

The following tables show a reconciliation from basic earnings per share to Adjusted EPS (non-GAAP basis) for the three months ended March 31, 2026 and 2025. Note that totals may not sum due to rounding:
Three Months Ended
March 31,
20262025
Earnings per share - basic (GAAP)$0.20 $0.09 
Add: equity-based compensation(1)
0.17 0.17 
Adjusted EPS (non-GAAP)$0.37 $0.26 
(1) Calculated as equity-based compensation divided by sum of weighted average Class A and Class B shares: [$6.2 million/(24.3 million + 11.9 million)] for the three months ended March 31, 2026, [$6.2 million/ (24.8 million + 12.6 million)] for the three months ended March 31, 2025.




Goosehead Insurance, Inc.
Key Performance Indicators

March 31, 2026December 31, 2025March 31, 2025
Corporate sales agents < 1 year tenured275 261 254 
Corporate sales agents > 1 year tenured207 228 172 
Operating franchises < 1 year tenured77 87 100 
Operating franchises > 1 year tenured879 922 998 
Franchise Producers < 1 Year625 545 520 
Franchise Producers > 1 Year1,525 1,568 1,577 
Total Franchise Producers2,150 2,113 2,097 
QTD Corporate Agent Productivity < 1 Year (1)
$16,577 $13,728 $14,960 
QTD Corporate Agent Productivity > 1 Year (1)
$25,284 $22,735 $27,793 
QTD Franchise Productivity < 1 Year (2)
$19,023 $17,861 $13,904 
QTD Franchise Productivity > 1 Year (2)
$37,443 $29,089 $30,551 
Policies in Force1,973,000 1,900,429 1,729,000 
Client Retention85 %85 %84 %
Premium Retention89 %90 %98 %
QTD Written Premium (in thousands)$1,133,953 $1,090,130 $1,000,231 
Net Promoter Score ("NPS")72 77 87 
(1) - Corporate Productivity is New Business Production per Agent (Corporate): The New Business Revenue collected related to corporate sales, divided by the average number of full-time corporate sales agents for the same period. This calculation excludes interns, part-time sales agents and partial full-time equivalent sales managers.
(2) - Franchise Productivity is New Business Production per Agency: The gross commissions paid by Carriers and Agency Fees received related to policies in their first term sold by franchise sales agents, prior to paying Royalty Fees to the Company, divided by the average number of franchises for the same period.


Goosehead Insurance, Inc. Appoints John Martin as Chief Financial Officer and Promotes Mark Jones, Jr. to President and Chief Operating Officer.

WESTLAKE, Texas — April 22, 2026 (GLOBE NEWSWIRE) — Goosehead Insurance, Inc. (“Goosehead” or the “Company”) (NASDAQ: GSHD) today announced the appointment of John Martin as Chief Financial Officer, effective immediately, and the promotion of Mark Jones, Jr. to President and Chief Operating Officer.

Mr. Martin brings extensive experience in finance, capital markets, and strategic leadership. He most recently served as Chief Financial Officer at a private equity-backed e-commerce platform where he oversaw finance, strategy, corporate development, and capital markets. During his tenure, he played a key role in the company’s enterprise transformation initiatives.

Mr. Martin has held public and private equity investment roles at Highbridge Capital Management and Providence Equity Partners after beginning his career in the Investment Banking Division at Morgan Stanley.

Mr. Martin graduated summa cum laude from Duke University, where he earned a Bachelor of Science in Economics with High Distinction and was elected to Phi Beta Kappa.

“John brings strong financial and strategic experience across operating companies, capital markets and e-commerce platforms,” said Mark Jones, Jr., President and Chief Operating Officer of Goosehead. “We are excited to welcome John to Goosehead and believe he will be a strong addition to our leadership team.”

“I am honored to join Goosehead at such an exciting time for the business. The company has built a differentiated platform and there is strong momentum underway. I look forward to working alongside the talented leadership team to continue scaling the organization and driving long-term growth” said Mr. Martin.

In connection with Mr. Martin’s appointment and Goosehead’s succession planning, Mark Jones, Jr. has been promoted to President and Chief Operating Officer. In this role, Mr. Jones will further expand his operational leadership and drive the company’s go-to-market strategy. Mr. Jones will continue reporting to Mark Miller as Chief Executive Officer.




“Mark has been instrumental in building the foundation of our business, and I look forward to working closely with him as he focuses on operational execution and continuing to drive the company forward,” said Mark Miller, Chief Executive Officer.

About Goosehead
Goosehead (NASDAQ: GSHD) is a rapidly growing and innovative independent personal lines insurance agency that distributes its products and services through corporate and franchise locations throughout the United States. Goosehead was founded on the premise that the consumer should be at the center of our universe and that everything we do should be directed at providing extraordinary value by offering broad product choice and a world-class service experience. Goosehead represents over 200 insurance companies that underwrite personal and commercial lines. For more information, please visit goosehead.com or goosehead.com/become-a-franchisee.

Contacts
Investor Contacts:
Maddie Middleton
Goosehead Insurance - Senior Director of Investor Relations
Phone: (972) 800-1993
Email: madeline.middleton@goosehead.com; IR@goosehead.com;

PR Contact:
Mission North for Goosehead Insurance
Email: goosehead@missionnorth.com; PR@goosehead.com

FAQ

How did Goosehead Insurance (GSHD) perform financially in Q1 2026?

Goosehead delivered strong Q1 2026 results, with revenue rising 23% to $93.1 million and net income increasing to $8.0 million from $2.6 million. Adjusted EBITDA grew 57% to $24.4 million, and basic EPS more than doubled to $0.20 per share.

What were Goosehead Insurance (GSHD) key operating metrics in Q1 2026?

Goosehead’s Q1 2026 written premiums increased 13% to $1.1 billion, while policies in force rose 14% to about 1,973,000. Client retention was a solid 85%, and Core Revenue grew 15% to $79.5 million, supporting recurring revenue strength.

What guidance did Goosehead Insurance (GSHD) provide for full-year 2026?

For full-year 2026, Goosehead expects organic total revenues to grow between 10% and 19%. Management also anticipates total written premiums will grow between 12% and 20%, indicating plans for continued expansion of its distribution platform and policy base.

How much stock did Goosehead Insurance (GSHD) repurchase in Q1 2026?

During Q1 2026, Goosehead repurchased and retired 985,000 shares of its stock for $49.8 million at an average price of $50.54 per share. As of March 31, 2026, $148.5 million remained available under the existing share repurchase authorization.

Who is the new CFO of Goosehead Insurance (GSHD) and what changed in leadership?

Goosehead appointed John Martin as Chief Financial Officer effective April 20, 2026. At the same time, Mark Jones, Jr. was promoted to President and Chief Operating Officer, while Mark Miller continued as Chief Executive Officer but ceased serving as President.

What non-GAAP metrics does Goosehead Insurance (GSHD) emphasize?

Goosehead highlights non-GAAP metrics such as Core Revenue, Adjusted EBITDA, Adjusted EBITDA Margin, and Adjusted EPS. In Q1 2026, Adjusted EBITDA was $24.4 million with a 26% margin, and Adjusted EPS reached $0.37 per share.

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