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PPHC Stock Chart & Stats
$8.99
$0.35(3.89%)
At close: 4:00 PM EDT
$8.99
$0.35(3.89%)
Day’s Range― - ―
52-Week Range$7.01 - $15.15
Previous CloseN/A
Volume57.11K
Average Volume (3M)N/A
Market Cap
$263.86M
Enterprise Value$408.64
Total Cash (Recent Filing)$42.85M
Total Debt (Recent Filing)$73.10M
Price to Earnings (P/E)―
Beta0.79
Next Earnings
Aug 10, 2026EPS Estimate
0.3Next Dividend Ex-DateN/A
Dividend Yield2.79%
Share Statistics
EPS (TTM)-1.02
Shares Outstanding29,350,077
10 Day Avg. VolumeN/A
30 Day Avg. VolumeN/A
Financial Highlights & Ratios
PEG Ratio>-0.01
Price to Book (P/B)2.63
Price to Sales (P/S)1.06
P/FCF Ratio7.96
Enterprise Value/Market Cap<0.01
Enterprise Value/Revenue<0.01
Enterprise Value/Gross Profit<0.01
Enterprise Value/Ebitda>-0.01
Forecast
1Y Price Target
$17.00Price Target Upside89.10% Upside
Rating ConsensusModerate Buy
Number of Analyst Covering2
EPS Forecast (FY)1.21
Revenue Forecast (FY)$208.54M
Bulls Say, Bears Say
Bulls Say
Sustained Revenue GrowthTop-line momentum is durable: multi-year revenue growth (2020→2025) plus a 27.5% YoY Q1 surge demonstrate persistent client demand for public affairs and communications. This supports scale benefits, recurring retainer income and a stable base for organic growth and selective M&A over the next several quarters.
Consistent, Improving Cash GenerationRepeated positive operating and free cash flow, with a sizable increase in 2025, signals reliable cash conversion even amid GAAP losses. Strong cash generation underpins dividend capacity, selective acquisitions and working-capital needs, providing durable financial flexibility across 2–6 months.
High-margin Segments And Low Client ConcentrationSegment-level strength in high-margin businesses (compliance, government relations) and reduced client concentration create structural margin and revenue stability. Coupled with broad geographic reach and employee equity ownership (≈200/450 employees), this supports talent retention and sustainable margin delivery over coming quarters.
Bears Say
Persistent GAAP Losses And Margin InstabilityOngoing GAAP losses and volatile margins are structural concerns: negative net margins and intermittent negative gross margins reduce retained earnings and constrain reinvestment. Reliance on adjusted metrics masks underlying profitability risk if revenue or adjusted EBITDA momentum eases in coming quarters.
Rising Leverage And Higher Debt LevelsMaterial increase in leverage reduces financial flexibility and raises servicing risk. With debt-to-equity nearing 0.9, adverse earnings or cash-flow swings would constrain M&A optionality, dividend sustainability and the ability to absorb integration costs across the next several quarters.
Working-capital And Cash-timing PressuresA large accounts-receivable build and quarter-level negative FCF highlight collection and integration timing risks. If slower collections or acquisition-related receivables persist, liquidity will be strained, complicating deleveraging, dividend payments and the timing of planned investments over the next few quarters.
Public Policy Holding Co., Inc. News
PPHC FAQ
What was Public Policy Holding Co., Inc.’s price range in the past 12 months?
Public Policy Holding Co., Inc. lowest stock price was $7.00 and its highest was $15.15 in the past 12 months.
What is Public Policy Holding Co., Inc.’s market cap?
Public Policy Holding Co., Inc.’s market cap is $263.86M.
When is Public Policy Holding Co., Inc.’s upcoming earnings report date?
Public Policy Holding Co., Inc.’s upcoming earnings report date is Aug 10, 2026 which is in 13 days.
How were Public Policy Holding Co., Inc.’s earnings last quarter?
Public Policy Holding Co., Inc. released its earnings results on May 12, 2026. The company reported $0.25 earnings per share for the quarter, the consensus estimate of $0.25 by $0.
Is Public Policy Holding Co., Inc. overvalued?
According to Wall Street analysts Public Policy Holding Co., Inc.’s price is currently Undervalued.
Does Public Policy Holding Co., Inc. pay dividends?
Public Policy Holding Co., Inc. pays a Semiannually dividend of $0.24 which represents an annual dividend yield of 2.79%. See more information on Public Policy Holding Co., Inc. dividends here
What is Public Policy Holding Co., Inc.’s EPS estimate?
Public Policy Holding Co., Inc.’s EPS estimate is 0.3.
How many shares outstanding does Public Policy Holding Co., Inc. have?
Public Policy Holding Co., Inc. has 29,350,077 shares outstanding.
What happened to Public Policy Holding Co., Inc.’s price movement after its last earnings report?
Public Policy Holding Co., Inc. reported an EPS of $0.25 in its last earnings report, expectations of $0.25. Following the earnings report the stock price went down -10.332%.
Which hedge fund is a major shareholder of Public Policy Holding Co., Inc.?
Currently, no hedge funds are holding shares in PPHC
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Company Description
Public Policy Holding Co., Inc.
Public Policy Holding Company, Inc. is a global strategic communications provider that offers a range of advisory services in government relations, public affairs, and corporate communications. The company supports clients in enhancing and defending their reputations, advancing policy objectives, and managing regulatory risk. It serves over 1,400 clients, including nearly half of the Fortune 100, across major sectors like healthcare, financial services, and technology.
PPHC Stock 12 Month Forecast
Average Price Target
$17.00
▲(89.10% Upside)
Ownership Overview
16.01% Insiders
18.27% Mutual Funds
5.95% Other Institutional Investors
58.45% Public Companies and
Individual Investors