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PPLI Stock Chart & Stats
$44.36
-$0.92(-2.15%)
At close: 4:00 PM EST
$44.36
-$0.92(-2.15%)
Day’s Range― - ―
52-Week Range$29.56 - $48.32
Previous CloseN/A
VolumeN/A
Average Volume (3M)837.37K
Market Cap
$3.23B
Enterprise Value$3.43K
Total Cash (Recent Filing)$1.11B
Total Debt (Recent Filing)$1.42B
Price to Earnings (P/E)95.8
Beta0.98
Next Earnings
Aug 03, 2026EPS Estimate
-0.4Next Dividend Ex-DateN/A
Dividend YieldN/A
Share Statistics
EPS (TTM)0.44
Shares Outstanding68,598,000
10 Day Avg. Volume709,815
30 Day Avg. Volume837,374
Financial Highlights & Ratios
PEG Ratio0.38
Price to Book (P/B)0.66
Price to Sales (P/S)1.31
P/FCF Ratio74.36
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
$53.11Price Target Upside19.73% Upside
Rating ConsensusModerate Buy
Number of Analyst Covering10
EPS Forecast (FY)-0.73
Revenue Forecast (FY)$1.84B
Bulls Say, Bears Say
Bulls Say
Digital Revenue & Margin ExpansionSustained digital revenue growth alongside material EBITDA margin expansion signals that the core internet businesses are improving unit economics. High incremental margins (~45%) imply additional revenue scales profitably, supporting durable cash generation and allowing reinvestment or deleveraging even if top-line growth moderates.
Monetization Shift To Non-session ModelsA rapid shift from session-based to non-session revenue diversifies monetization away from volatile organic traffic. Higher recurring or platform-agnostic revenue shares (41% of digital) lower sensitivity to session volatility, improve predictability of revenue and enhance long-term margin stability as ad/traffic cycles fluctuate.
Improving Cash Generation & Capital ActionsConsistent free cash flow and one-off asset sale proceeds materially strengthen liquidity and funding optionality. Positive FCF trajectory and active capital deployment (repurchases, stake purchases) indicate the business now self-funds investments and returns, reducing dependence on external financing for strategic actions.
Bears Say
Top-line Decline & Earnings VolatilityA structurally shrinking revenue base and episodic profitability create long-term risk for margin sustainability and cash conversion. Even with improving margins, persistent top-line declines reduce operating leverage and constrain the firm's ability to fund growth or absorb cyclic advertising weakness without recurring restructuring.
Heavy Reliance On Google-driven TrafficA ~65% drop in Google-driven sessions is a structural customer-acquisition shift that forces higher reliance on paid distribution or off-platform partnerships. That raises long-term user-acquisition costs, pressures CPMs and conversion, and makes organic growth structurally harder for content-led properties dependent on search.
Uneven Cash Conversion & Modest ReturnsWeak cash conversion and historically uneven OCF leave the firm vulnerable to shocks despite positive headline FCF. Combined with modest ROE (~2%) and net debt (~$1.1B), subpar conversion limits reinvestment capacity and heightens sensitivity to ad-market volatility and litigation costs, constraining durable value creation.
People Incorporated News
PPLI FAQ
What was People Incorporated’s price range in the past 12 months?
People Incorporated lowest stock price was $29.56 and its highest was $48.32 in the past 12 months.
What is People Incorporated’s market cap?
People Incorporated’s market cap is $3.23B.
When is People Incorporated’s upcoming earnings report date?
People Incorporated’s upcoming earnings report date is Aug 03, 2026 which is in 9 days.
How were People Incorporated’s earnings last quarter?
People Incorporated released its earnings results on May 04, 2026. The company reported -$0.94 earnings per share for the quarter, missing the consensus estimate of -$0.367 by -$0.573.
Is People Incorporated overvalued?
According to Wall Street analysts People Incorporated’s price is currently Undervalued.
Does People Incorporated pay dividends?
People Incorporated pays a Quarterly dividend of $0.186 which represents an annual dividend yield of N/A. See more information on People Incorporated dividends here
What is People Incorporated’s EPS estimate?
People Incorporated’s EPS estimate is -0.4.
How many shares outstanding does People Incorporated have?
People Incorporated has 68,598,000 shares outstanding.
What happened to People Incorporated’s price movement after its last earnings report?
People Incorporated reported an EPS of -$0.94 in its last earnings report, missing expectations of -$0.367. Following the earnings report the stock price went down -8.435%.
Which hedge fund is a major shareholder of People Incorporated?
Currently, no hedge funds are holding shares in PPLI
What is the TipRanks Smart Score and how is it calculated?
Smart Score combines eight research factors - such as analyst recommendations, hedge fund trends, and technical indicators - to measure a stock’s outlook. These signals are unified into a single score that reflects bullish or bearish momentum. See detailed methodology
People Incorporated Stock Smart Score
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Analyst Consensus
Moderate Buy
Average Price Target:
$53.11 (19.73% Upside)
$53.11 (19.73% Upside)
Blogger Sentiment
Bullish
PPLI Sentiment 70%
Sector Average 59%
Sector Average 59%
Hedge Fund Trend
Increased
By 2.4M Shares
Last Quarter.
Last Quarter.
Insider Transactions
Sold Shares
Worth $278.8K over
the Last 3 Months
the Last 3 Months
Crowd Wisdom
Very Negative
Last 7 Days ▼ 1.5%
Last 30 Days ▼ 1.1%
Last 30 Days ▼ 1.1%
Technicals
SMA
Positive
20 days / 200 days
Momentum
5.66%
12-Months-Change
Fundamentals
Return on Equity
―
Trailing 12-Months
Asset Growth
-5.10%
Trailing 12-Months
Company Description
People Incorporated
People Incorporated, together with its subsidiaries, operates as a media and internet company worldwide. The company publishes original and engaging digital content in the form of articles, illustrations, and videos and images; and magazines related to women and lifestyle under the media platforms and formats, such as People, Entertainment Weekly, People en Español, Allrecipes, Food & Wine, Simply Recipes, Serious Eats, EatingWell, The Spruce Eats, Liquor.com, MyRecipes, Feedfeed, Better Homes & Gardens, The Spruce, REAL SIMPLE, Southern Living, Martha Stewart, Magnolia Journal, InStyle, Byrdie and Brides, Travel + Leisure, Investopedia, Lifewire, The Spruce Pets, Midwest Living, Verywell, and Successful Farming. It also operates websites that offers general search services and information, including Ask.com, a search site with a variety of fresh and contemporary content; Reference.com that offers content across select vertical categories; Consumersearch.com, which offers content designed to simplify the product research process; and Shopping.net, a vertical shopping search site, as well as offers direct-to-consumer downloadable desktop applications. In addition, the company provides Care.com, an online destination for families to connect with caregivers for their children, aging parents, pets, and homes under the Care For Business and HomePay brands; a platform to connect healthcare professionals with job opportunities under the Vivian Health name; The Daily Beast, a website dedicated to news, commentary, culture, and entertainment that publishes original reporting and opinion; and production and producer services for feature films for sale and distribution through theatrical releases and video-on-demand services under the IAC Films name. The company was formerly known as IAC Inc. and changed its name to People Incorporated in June 2026. People Incorporated is headquartered in New York, New York.
PPLI Stock 12 Month Forecast
Average Price Target
$53.11
▲(19.73% Upside)
Technical Analysis
Ownership Overview
3.38% Insiders
25.39% Mutual Funds
0.08% Other Institutional Investors
50.65% Public Companies and
Individual Investors