Goosehead Insurance, Inc., an independent personal lines insurance agency, has reported total revenue growth of 21% year-over-year for the second quarter of 2026 to $113.4 million, compared to $94 million in Q2’25. For the first half of 2026, revenue growth totalled $206 million, compared to $167 million in H1’25.
The insurer’s core revenues, a non-GAAP measure which excludes contingent commissions, initial franchise fees, interest income, and other franchise revenues, were $95.6 million, a 10% increase from $86.8 million in Q2’25. For H1’26, core revenues totalled $175 million, compared to $156 million in H1’26.
Goosehead attributed core revenue growth primarily to strong client retention of 86%, new policy placements, and increases in both the number of corporate and franchise agents and productivity per agency.
For Q2’26, the insurer reported a 14% year-over-year growth in total written premiums to $1.34 billion. Goosehead considers this to be the leading indicator of future revenue growth.
Additionally, Q2’26 saw a hike in net income to $17 million from $8.3 million in Q2’25. For H1’26, net income rose to $25 million compared to $11 million in H1’25.
For Q2’26, total operating expenses were reported at $86.8 million, up from $78.4 million in Q2’25. For H1’26, the same totalled $165 million, compared to $147 million in H1’25.
Goosehead continues to scale its platform, with policies in force rising by 15% to approximately 2.1 million. Corporate agent headcount increased by 22% to 583, while total franchise producers increased by 5% to 2,190.
For Q2’26, earnings per share and net income margin were $0.42 and 15%, respectively. Meanwhile, total adjusted EBITDA increased 30% to $37.9 million compared to $29.2 million in the prior year period.
The insurer has revised its 2026 outlook and raised its expectation for organic growth in total revenues to between 12% and 19%. Meanwhile, total written premiums are now expected to grow between 12% and 20%.
Mark Miller, Chief Executive Officer, Goosehead, commented, “Today we are proud to announce our second quarter results which reflect accelerating momentum across our entire business. We delivered strong new business growth in every channel while improving client retention, accelerating premium and policy in force growth rates, and increasing productivity.
“Our distribution force is healthier than ever, our technology continues to evolve at a significant pace, and the product market is more favourable than it has been in years. We believe Goosehead is well-positioned for continued durable growth and profitability.”
Goosehead recently appointed Mark Jones, Jr., as its CEO, effective January 1st, 2027, following Miller’s announcement of his retirement at year-end.
