5 Best Small-Cap Financial Stocks to Buy Now

3. Goosehead Insurance Inc. (NASDAQ:GSHD)

Goosehead Insurance Inc. (NASDAQ:GSHD) is one of the 10 best small-cap financial stocks to buy now. As of the close of play on June 18, the stock carried moderately bullish consensus views. Based on a 1-year median target price of $64, it offers more than 82% upside potential at the current level.

On June 9, UBS reiterated its Buy rating for the stock. The firm reduced its target price from $85 to $67, which still results in more than 90% upside.

Back on May 26, Piper Sandler cut down its price target on Goosehead Insurance Inc. (NASDAQ:GSHD) from $60 to $52, while maintaining an Overweight rating on the stock. The firm highlighted the recent share performance and the normal roll-forward of its timeline.

Overall, Piper Sandler raised target prices marginally for most insurance carriers and lowered them across the insurance brokerage space. These adjustments were based on the first quarter results, following which the firm shared its preference for insurance carriers over brokers. This view is based on carrier underwriting performance exceeding expectations.

GooseHead Insurance Inc. (NASDAQ:GSHD) is an independent personal lines insurance agency that covers policies from over 200 insurance companies. This allows them to deliver optimal policy rates for their customers. They cover different types of insurance plans, ranging from home insurance, autos, property, life insurance, and many more.

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