Goosehead Insurance's stock surged 7.45% during the night session, driven by the company's release of better-than-expected fourth-quarter 2025 financial results and a subsequent positive analyst rating change.
The insurance agency reported quarterly adjusted earnings per share of $0.64, surpassing the consensus analyst estimate of approximately $0.57 to $0.58. Revenue for the quarter reached $105.3 million, also exceeding expectations. Furthermore, adjusted EBITDA came in at $39.2 million, beating the estimate of $35.4 million. Key business metrics showed strength, with total written premiums placed growing 13% year-over-year to $1.1 billion.
Adding to the positive sentiment, analyst firm Piper Sandler upgraded its rating on Goosehead Insurance to "Overweight" from "Neutral." The company also provided optimistic guidance for fiscal year 2026, forecasting total revenue growth between 10% and 19%.