Insperity (NYSE:NSP – Get Free Report) updated its third quarter 2026 earnings guidance on Wednesday morning. The company provided EPS guidance of -0.090-0.410 for the period, compared to the consensus EPS estimate of 0.170. The company issued revenue guidance of -. Insperity also updated its FY 2026 guidance to 1.880-2.430 EPS.
Insperity Stock Performance
Shares of NYSE NSP traded up $1.40 during midday trading on Thursday, hitting $54.58. 909,347 shares of the stock traded hands, compared to its average volume of 974,391. Insperity has a one year low of $18.57 and a one year high of $60.50. The firm has a market capitalization of $2.08 billion, a P/E ratio of -81.84 and a beta of 0.55. The firm has a 50-day moving average of $40.89 and a two-hundred day moving average of $34.51. The company has a debt-to-equity ratio of 5.51, a quick ratio of 1.09 and a current ratio of 1.09.
Insperity (NYSE:NSP – Get Free Report) last released its quarterly earnings results on Wednesday, July 29th. The business services provider reported $0.34 EPS for the quarter, topping analysts’ consensus estimates of $0.32 by $0.02. Insperity had a negative net margin of 0.37% and a negative return on equity of 28.26%. The firm had revenue of $1.69 billion during the quarter, compared to analysts’ expectations of $1.67 billion. During the same period in the previous year, the company earned $0.26 EPS. The firm’s revenue for the quarter was up 1.7% compared to the same quarter last year. Insperity has set its FY 2026 guidance at 1.880-2.430 EPS and its Q3 2026 guidance at -0.090-0.410 EPS. On average, equities analysts forecast that Insperity will post 0.99 EPS for the current fiscal year.
Insperity Announces Dividend
Analyst Upgrades and Downgrades
Several equities analysts recently commented on the company. JPMorgan Chase & Co. dropped their target price on Insperity from $35.00 to $33.00 and set an “underweight” rating for the company in a research note on Friday, May 1st. Wall Street Zen upgraded Insperity from a “sell” rating to a “hold” rating in a report on Saturday, May 9th. Zacks Research lowered Insperity from a “hold” rating to a “strong sell” rating in a research note on Tuesday, June 30th. Weiss Ratings upgraded shares of Insperity from a “sell (d)” rating to a “sell (d+)” rating in a research report on Wednesday, July 15th. Finally, Truist Financial set a $52.00 price target on Insperity and gave the company a “hold” rating in a research note on Wednesday, July 22nd. One equities research analyst has rated the stock with a Buy rating, one has issued a Hold rating and three have issued a Sell rating to the company. According to MarketBeat, the stock currently has an average rating of “Reduce” and a consensus target price of $49.67.
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Insider Transactions at Insperity
In other news, CEO Paul J. Sarvadi acquired 233,000 shares of Insperity stock in a transaction on Wednesday, June 3rd. The stock was acquired at an average cost of $34.05 per share, for a total transaction of $7,933,650.00. Following the purchase, the chief executive officer owned 1,105,912 shares in the company, valued at $37,656,303.60. This trade represents a 26.69% increase in their ownership of the stock. The acquisition was disclosed in a legal filing with the Securities & Exchange Commission, which can be accessed through the SEC website. 5.77% of the stock is currently owned by insiders.
Key Insperity News
Here are the key news stories impacting Insperity this week:
- Positive Sentiment: Insperity reported adjusted earnings of $0.34 per share, exceeding analyst expectations of approximately $0.32-$0.33, while revenue reached about $1.69 billion versus estimates of $1.67 billion. Earnings also improved from $0.26 per share a year earlier. Insperity Q2 earnings and revenue estimates
- Positive Sentiment: Management forecast 2026 adjusted EBITDA of $185 million to $225 million. The company also said its HRScale offering had nearly 8,000 worksite employees sold, suggesting potential longer-term growth from the newer platform. Insperity adjusted EBITDA and HRScale forecast
- Positive Sentiment: Insperity’s updated full-year 2026 EPS outlook of $1.88 to $2.43 was above the prior consensus estimate of $1.84, providing some support for the investment case. Several company insiders, including CEO Paul Sarvadi, have also purchased shares recently. Insperity Q2 2026 earnings call transcript
- Neutral Sentiment: Revenue increased only about 2% year over year to $1.686 billion, while average paid worksite employees declined 1% to 305,764. This indicates stable but limited underlying operating growth. Insperity Q2 revenue and net income
- Negative Sentiment: Third-quarter EPS guidance ranged from a loss of $0.09 to earnings of $0.41, well below the $0.17 consensus midpoint expectation on an adjusted basis and signaling substantial near-term uncertainty.
- Negative Sentiment: Despite higher reported net income, second-quarter gross profit fell 3% to $217 million, and year-to-date net income and diluted EPS declined 20%. The company also carries significant debt, including $420 million drawn on its credit facility, while strategic Workday-related costs remain a factor. Insperity Q2 results presentation
Institutional Investors Weigh In On Insperity
Several institutional investors have recently added to or reduced their stakes in the business. Invesco Ltd. lifted its holdings in shares of Insperity by 117.8% during the fourth quarter. Invesco Ltd. now owns 1,137,255 shares of the business services provider’s stock valued at $44,035,000 after acquiring an additional 615,100 shares during the period. Mercer Global Advisors Inc. ADV acquired a new position in shares of Insperity in the fourth quarter worth approximately $291,000. Vident Advisory LLC bought a new position in shares of Insperity during the 4th quarter worth approximately $891,000. State of Tennessee Department of Treasury raised its position in shares of Insperity by 22.8% in the fourth quarter. State of Tennessee Department of Treasury now owns 7,141 shares of the business services provider’s stock valued at $305,000 after purchasing an additional 1,328 shares during the period. Finally, Mackenzie Financial Corp raised its position in shares of Insperity by 357.4% during the 4th quarter. Mackenzie Financial Corp now owns 55,104 shares of the business services provider’s stock valued at $2,143,000 after buying an additional 43,058 shares in the last quarter. Hedge funds and other institutional investors own 93.44% of the company’s stock.
Insperity Company Profile
Insperity, Inc is a leading provider of human resources and business performance solutions designed to help small and midsize businesses operate more efficiently. Headquartered in Kingwood, Texas, the company offers a comprehensive suite of products and services that span workforce management, payroll administration, employee benefits, risk management, and talent development. By leveraging its proprietary technology platform and team of HR experts, Insperity enables clients to focus on core business objectives while outsourcing complex administrative functions.
The company’s flagship offering is its Professional Employer Organization (PEO) service, which allows clients to outsource critical HR tasks such as payroll processing, workers’ compensation administration, and compliance with employment regulations.
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