Insperity (NSP)
NYSE:NSP
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Insperity
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Rating:51Neutral
Price Target:
$36.00
▲(24.57% Upside)
Action:Reiterated
Date:05/21/26
The score is held back primarily by weak financial performance—losses, compressed margins, and high leverage on a thin equity base—despite a rebound to positive cash flow. Support comes from attractive valuation (low P/E and high dividend yield) and a somewhat improving operating narrative from the earnings call (margin recovery and reiterated EBITDA guidance), while technicals suggest only a moderate recovery within a longer-term downtrend.
Positive Factors
Recurring PEO revenue model
Insperity’s core PEO/co-employment model generates recurring, payroll‑linked fees and bundled HR services, creating predictable revenue tied to client payroll. This structure supports durable cash inflows, strong client switching costs, and scalable per‑employee economics over 2–6 months.
Negative Factors
High leverage and thin equity
Very high leverage on a thin equity base limits financial flexibility, increases refinancing and covenant risk, and amplifies earnings volatility. In a services business exposed to payroll timing and benefit funding, elevated debt constrains ability to invest or absorb cyclicality over the next several quarters.
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Positive Factors
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Recurring PEO revenue model
Insperity’s core PEO/co-employment model generates recurring, payroll‑linked fees and bundled HR services, creating predictable revenue tied to client payroll. This structure supports durable cash inflows, strong client switching costs, and scalable per‑employee economics over 2–6 months.
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Insperity Key Performance Indicators (KPIs)
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Revenue by Geography
Breaks down where Insperity earns sales across regions, highlighting geographic strengths and concentration risk. Regional trends reveal growth opportunities, exposure to local economic cycles or regulatory changes, and where the company’s sales and marketing efforts are most effective.
Breaks down where Insperity earns sales across regions, highlighting geographic strengths and concentration risk. Regional trends reveal growth opportunities, exposure to local economic cycles or regulatory changes, and where the company’s sales and marketing efforts are most effective.
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Market Cap
$1.33B
Dividend Yield6.37%
Average Volume (3M)762.17K
Price to Earnings (P/E)―
Beta (1Y)1.13
Revenue Growth3.04%
EPS Growth-140.22%
CountryUS
Employees306,023
SectorIndustrials
Sector Strength72
IndustryStaffing & Employment Services
Share Statistics
EPS (TTM)-0.67
Shares Outstanding38,169,180
10 Day Avg. Volume742,081
30 Day Avg. Volume762,172
Financial Highlights & Ratios
PEG Ratio1.95
Price to Book (P/B)31.99
Price to Sales (P/S)0.22
P/FCF Ratio-4.76
Enterprise Value/Market Cap0.91
Enterprise Value/Revenue0.18
Enterprise Value/Gross Profit1.37
Enterprise Value/Ebitda33.57
Forecast
1Y Price Target
$40.67Price Target Upside40.72% Upside
Rating ConsensusHold
Number of Analyst Covering4
EPS Forecast (FY)2.05
Revenue Forecast (FY)$6.96B
Insperity Business Overview & Revenue Model
Company Description
Insperity, Inc. (NSP) delivers comprehensive human resources and business solutions primarily designed to enhance the operational efficiency and performance of small and medium-sized enterprises. The company's core HR services are provided through...
How the Company Makes Money
Insperity generates revenue mainly by providing HR and workforce administration services that bundle payroll, benefits, and HR support for client workforces. Its primary model is a professional employer organization (PEO) / co-employment arrangeme...
Insperity Earnings Call Summary
Earnings Call Date:Apr 30, 2026
(Q1-2026)
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Next Earnings Date:Aug 03, 2026
Earnings Call Sentiment Neutral
The call portrayed a company in recovery: solid early progress on margin restoration (improved gross profit trends, controlled operating expenses, improved benefit-cost dynamics) and a promising HRScale rollout and AI strategy that can drive medium-term growth. Offsetting these positives are near-term headwinds—declining worksite employee counts, lower new-sales activity, elevated attrition tied to margin actions, a significant Q1 tax-related EPS hit and seasonal cash pressure. Management maintained full-year adjusted EBITDA guidance but lowered unit guidance, signaling confidence in profitability recovery while acknowledging slower top-line momentum.Positive Updates
Adjusted EBITDA and EPS Beat Midpoint
Adjusted EPS of $1.31 and adjusted EBITDA of $103 million in Q1 2026 both exceeded the midpoint of guidance; adjusted EBITDA was up 1% versus $102M in Q1 2025.
Negative Updates
Worksite Employee Base Contraction
Average paid worksite employees were 303,049 in Q1 2026, a 1.0% decrease versus Q1 2025; full-year WSE guidance downgraded to 303,000–307,000 (a decline of 1.0%–2.3% vs 2025) and Q2 WSE expected down 1.5%–2.1% YoY.
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Q1-2026 Updates
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Negative
Adjusted EBITDA and EPS Beat Midpoint
Adjusted EPS of $1.31 and adjusted EBITDA of $103 million in Q1 2026 both exceeded the midpoint of guidance; adjusted EBITDA was up 1% versus $102M in Q1 2025.
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Company Guidance
Insperity reiterated full‑year adjusted EBITDA guidance of $170M–$230M while trimming unit guidance to 303,000–307,000 average paid worksite employees for 2026 (a 1.0%–2.3% decline vs. 2025) and guiding Q2 WSEs to 302,500–304,500 (down 1.5%–2.1% yoy); full‑year adjusted EPS is $1.60–$2.60 (Q2 $0.02–$0.50) with a FY adjusted tax rate of ~36% and ~38.5M weighted average shares outstanding. In Q1 the company reported adjusted EPS of $1.31 and adjusted EBITDA of $103M, average paid WSEs of 303,049 (‑1.0% vs. Q1 2025), total gross profit of $302M (‑3%), gross profit per WSE of $332/month, benefit cost per covered employee +5% yr/yr (improved from ~9% last year), operating expenses $240M (‑1%; ‑5% ex $9M restructuring), $13M invested in HRScale in Q1 ($8M opex, $5M capex), $36M adjusted cash, $23M dividends paid, 171k shares repurchased for $4M, and ~$380M unused credit capacity (~$330M available); management expects a flatter quarterly earnings pattern due to UnitedHealthcare pooling change ($1M→$500k).Insperity Financial Statement Overview
Summary
Income Statement
38
Negative
Balance Sheet
27
Negative
Cash Flow
44
Neutral
| Breakdown | TTM | Dec 2025 | Dec 2024 | Dec 2023 | Dec 2022 | Dec 2021 |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
Income Statement | ||||||
| Total Revenue | 6.84B | 6.81B | 6.58B | 6.49B | 5.94B | 4.97B |
| Gross Profit | 881.00M | 900.00M | 1.05B | 1.04B | 1.01B | 820.10M |
| EBITDA | 36.00M | 35.00M | 198.00M | 295.00M | 300.29M | 214.32M |
| Net Income | -25.00M | -7.00M | 91.00M | 171.00M | 179.35M | 124.08M |
Balance Sheet | ||||||
| Total Assets | 2.20B | 2.20B | 2.60B | 2.12B | 2.04B | 1.75B |
| Cash, Cash Equivalents and Short-Term Investments | 555.00M | 660.00M | 1.05B | 709.00M | 765.90M | 607.60M |
| Total Debt | 430.00M | 435.00M | 435.00M | 427.00M | 424.99M | 433.59M |
| Total Liabilities | 2.13B | 2.16B | 2.50B | 2.03B | 1.96B | 1.75B |
| Stockholders Equity | 67.00M | 46.00M | 97.00M | 94.00M | 81.28M | -1.77M |
Cash Flow | ||||||
| Free Cash Flow | 67.00M | -309.00M | 482.00M | 158.37M | 317.36M | 227.25M |
| Operating Cash Flow | 98.00M | -278.00M | 520.00M | 198.49M | 347.69M | 260.15M |
| Investing Cash Flow | -31.00M | -31.00M | -38.00M | -21.73M | -32.12M | -31.01M |
| Financing Cash Flow | -87.00M | -90.00M | -173.00M | -155.01M | -141.15M | -208.07M |
Insperity Technical Analysis
Positive
28.90
Price Trends
30.42
Positive
29.97
Positive
35.58
Negative
Market Momentum
1.30
Negative
58.69
Neutral
56.15
Neutral
Evaluating momentum and price trends is crucial in stock analysis to make informed investment decisions. For NSP, the sentiment is Positive. The current price of 28.9 is below the 20-day moving average (MA) of 32.15, below the 50-day MA of 30.42, and below the 200-day MA of 35.58, indicating a neutral trend. The MACD of 1.30 indicates Negative momentum. The RSI at 58.69 is Neutral, neither overbought nor oversold. The STOCH value of 56.15 is Neutral, not indicating any strong overbought or oversold conditions. Overall, these indicators collectively point to a Positive sentiment for NSP.
Insperity Risk Analysis
Insperity disclosed 1 risk factors in its most recent earnings report. Insperity reported the most risks in the "Legal & Regulatory" category.
Finance & Corporate - Financial and accounting risks. Risks related to the execution of corporate activity and strategy
Latest Risks Added 0 New Risks
Insperity Peers Comparison
UnderperformOutperform
Sector (63)
Name | Overall Rating | Market Cap | P/E Ratio | ROE | Dividend Yield | Revenue Growth | EPS Growth |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
73 Outperform | $3.77B | 13.96 | 13.94% | 2.89% | 5.44% | 8.92% | |
69 Neutral | $822.01M | 20.60 | 17.82% | 0.88% | 7.12% | -21.18% | |
63 Neutral | $10.79B | 15.43 | 7.44% | 2.01% | 2.89% | -14.66% | |
58 Neutral | $2.15B | 13.82 | 179.66% | 1.81% | -1.40% | -0.67% | |
55 Neutral | $3.17B | 23.82 | 10.14% | 8.65% | -6.08% | -35.51% | |
51 Neutral | $1.33B | ― | -32.05% | 6.37% | 3.04% | -140.22% | |
49 Neutral | $1.51B | ― | -0.81% | 4.96% | 4.77% | -115.03% |
* Industrials Sector Average
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Insperity Corporate Events
Executive/Board ChangesShareholder Meetings
Insperity Shareholders Approve Directors, Pay and Incentive Plan
Positive
May 20, 2026
On May 18, 2026, Insperity held its 2026 annual stockholders meeting at its headquarters in Kingwood, Texas, where shareholders re-elected four Class I directors—Timothy T. Clifford, Ellen H. Masterson, Latha Ramchand and W. Philip Wilmingto...
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