Trailing Dividend / Share
$3.83
Goosehead Insurance, Inc (GSHD) Dividend History
Income profile from 2019 to 2025 with payout safety and yield-on-cost trend
Dividend Yield
10.4%
Payout Ratio
5.2%
Sustainable
Dividend Streak
3 years
GSHD Dividend Income Check
Safety
5.2% payout ratio with sustainable safety profile.
Consistency
3 straight years of dividend increases.
Income Trend
Yield on cost is 4.5% and trend is rising.
GSHD Dividend Scorecard
Yield & Income
Dividend Yield10.4%
Trailing DPS$3.83
FrequencyAnnual
Payments / 12M0
Payout Safety
Earnings Payout5.2%
Earnings SafetySustainable
FCF Payout95.1%
FCF SafetyStretched
Piotroski F-Score7/9
Growth
Growth Streak3 years
3Y CAGRN/A
5Y CAGR38.7%
Yield on Cost (5Y)4.5%
YOC Trendrising
Total Returns
Buyback Yield9.4%
Total Shareholder Yield19.7%
1Y Total Return-62.5%
5Y Total Return-62.5%
Div Contribution (5Y)6.4%
Estimated $10K growth (return + dividends):
5Y ago$3,75010Y ago$29,19520Y ago$29,195
Uses precomputed total return metrics from screening data (not lot-by-lot dividend reinvestment transactions). Different time windows can produce different outcomes depending on market regime and entry point.
GSHD Income Growth Story
Dividend per share and yield on cost over time (4 years of payments)
GSHD Dividend Safety Story
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Dividend Analysis
Payout Safety
Goosehead Insurance, Inc distributes 5.2% of earnings as dividends (Sustainable). When measured against free cash flow—a stricter test—the payout ratio stands at 95.1%, rated "Stretched".
Piotroski F-Score: 7/9 — strong financial health.
Growth Track Record
GSHD has raised its dividend for 3 consecutive years, with a 5-year CAGR of 38.7%.
Total Shareholder Returns
Beyond cash dividends, GSHD returns capital through share repurchases. The combined picture: 10.4% dividend yield, 9.4% buyback yield, 19.7% total shareholder yield.
Income Trend & Total Return
Yield on cost (5-year basis) has reached 4.5% and is currently rising. The 5-year total return is -62.5%, with dividends contributing 6.4% of that performance.
DRIP Growth
A $10,000 investment made 10 years ago with dividends reinvested would have grown to approximately $29,195 today.
FCF payout is stretched — the dividend consumes a large share of free cash flow.
GSHD Recent Dividend Payments
Last 4 payments · Annual
TTM Total$9.10
Avg/Payment$2.2755
Latest Change+262.7%
| Ex-Date | Amount | Change | Yield % | Payment Date |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Jan 21, 2025Latest | $5.9100 | ↑ +262.7% | 5.56% | Jan 31, 2025 |
| Aug 6, 2021 | $1.6293 | ↑ +41.7% | 1.30% | Aug 23, 2021 |
| Aug 7, 2020 | $1.1495 | ↑ +178.1% | 1.09% | Aug 24, 2020 |
| Mar 15, 2019 | $0.4134 | — | 1.53% | Apr 1, 2019 |
GSHD Dividend vs Peers
Comparable companies in the same industry
#1 yield in peer group
Div Yield
10.4%
#1 of 8
Safety
Sustainable
5.2% payout
Streak
3Y
38.7% 5Y CAGR
Total Shareholder
19.7%
#1 of 8
| Company | Mkt Cap | Yield | Payout | Streak | Safety |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
1st GSHDGoosehead Insurance,… | $873M | 10.4% | 5.2% | 3 | Sustainable |
 HIFSHingham Institution … | $628M | 0.9% | 10.1% | 1 | Sustainable |
 RYANRyan Specialty Holdi… | $4.5B | 0.6% | 98.3% | 2 | At Risk |
 ACGLArch Capital Group L… | $32.5B | 0.0% | 0.2% | 0 | Sustainable |
 AONAon plc | $68.1B | 0.9% | 17.0% | 14 | Sustainable |
2nd  MMCMarsh & McLennan Com… | $85.3B | 1.8% | 37.3% | 16 | Sustainable |
3rd  WTWWillis Towers Watson… | $24.1B | 1.4% | 22.3% | 9 | Sustainable |
 AJGArthur J. Gallagher … | $55.0B | 1.2% | 44.6% | 15 | Sustainable |
GSHD Annual Dividend History (2016–2025)
10 years of dividend data
GrowthDecline
| Year | DPS | YoY | Pmts | EPS | Payout | Coverage | YOC |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 2025 | $5.91 | — | 1 | $1.04 | 568.3% | 0.18x | 4.5% |
| 2024 | $0.00 | — | 0 | $1.16 | — | — | — |
| 2023 | $0.00 | — | 0 | $0.37 | — | — | — |
| 2022 | $0.00 | -100.0% | 0 | $0.03 | — | — | — |
| 2021 | $1.63 | 41.7% | 1 | $0.26 | 626.7% | 0.16x | 1.2% |
| 2020 | $1.15 | 178.1% | 1 | $0.51 | 225.4% | 0.44x | 0.9% |
| 2019 | $0.41 | — | 1 | $0.64 | 64.6% | 1.55x | 0.3% |
| 2018 | $0.00 | — | 0 | $-0.66 | — | — | — |
| 2017 | $0.00 | — | 0 | $0.25 | — | — | — |
| 2016 | $0.00 | — | 0 | $0.13 | — | — | — |
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GSHD — Frequently Asked Questions
Quick answers to the most common questions about buying GSHD stock.
How much dividend does GSHD pay per share?
Goosehead Insurance, Inc (GSHD) pays a trailing 12-month dividend of $3.83 per share, with a current dividend yield of +10.4%. Payments are made Annual.
When is GSHD's next ex-dividend date?
GSHD's most recent ex-dividend date is N/A. You must own shares before the ex-dividend date to receive the next payment. GSHD typically pays dividends Annual.
Is GSHD's dividend safe?
GSHD's dividend safety is rated "Sustainable" based on an earnings payout ratio of +5.2% and FCF payout ratio of +95.1%. The 3-year growth streak provides moderate confidence.
Is GSHD a Dividend Payer?
Yes, Goosehead Insurance, Inc is classified as a Dividend Payer with 3 consecutive years of dividend increases. The 5-year dividend CAGR is +38.7%, demonstrating above-inflation dividend growth.
How often does GSHD pay dividends?
Goosehead Insurance, Inc pays dividends Annual. The trailing 12-month total is $3.83 per share. Dividend data on this page covers 6+ years from 2019 to 2025.
How much would $10,000 invested in GSHD grow with dividend reinvestment?
With dividends reinvested (DRIP), $10,000 invested in GSHD five years ago would be worth approximately $3,750 today. This includes both price appreciation and compounded dividend reinvestment. Use the DRIP calculator above for other time periods.
What is GSHD's yield on cost for long-term holders?
GSHD's yield on cost — the current dividend divided by the original purchase price — is +4.5% for a 5-year holding period. This means long-term holders earn a higher effective yield than today's +10.4% market yield, thanks to consistent dividend growth.