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Information Services (III)


Market Price (5/18/2026): $4.125 | Market Cap: $197.0 Mil
Sector: Industrials | Industry: Research & Consulting Services

Information Services (III)


Market Price (5/18/2026): $4.125
Market Cap: $197.0 Mil
Sector: Industrials
Industry: Research & Consulting Services

Investment Highlights Why It Matters Detailed financial logic regarding cash flow yields vs trend-riding momentum.

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Attractive yield
Total YieldTotal Yield = Earnings Yield + Dividend Yield, Earnings Yield = Net Income / Market Cap Dividend Yield = Total Dividends / Market Cap is 10%, Dividend Yield is 4.7%, ERPEquity Risk Premium (ERP) = Total Yield - Risk Free Rate, Reflects the premium above risk free assets offered by the investment. is 5.9%, FCF Yield is 12%

Attractive cash flow generation
CFO/Rev LTMCash Flow from Operations / Revenue (Sales), Last Twelve Months (LTM) is 11%

Valuation becoming less expensive
P/S 6M Chg %Price/Sales change over 6 months. Declining P/S indicates valuation has become less expensive. is -29%

Low stock price volatility
Vol 12M is 40%

Megatrend and thematic drivers
Megatrends include Digital Transformation & IT Modernization. Themes include IT Strategy & Advisory, Cloud & Automation Adoption, and Managed IT Services & Governance.

Weak multi-year price returns
3Y Excs Rtn is -90%

Weak revenue growth
Rev Chg 3Y AvgRevenue Change % averaged over trailing 3 years is -5.4%

Key risks
III key risks include [1] client spending delays and purchase scrutiny due to macroeconomic pressures, Show more.

0 Attractive yield
Total YieldTotal Yield = Earnings Yield + Dividend Yield, Earnings Yield = Net Income / Market Cap Dividend Yield = Total Dividends / Market Cap is 10%, Dividend Yield is 4.7%, ERPEquity Risk Premium (ERP) = Total Yield - Risk Free Rate, Reflects the premium above risk free assets offered by the investment. is 5.9%, FCF Yield is 12%
1 Attractive cash flow generation
CFO/Rev LTMCash Flow from Operations / Revenue (Sales), Last Twelve Months (LTM) is 11%
2 Valuation becoming less expensive
P/S 6M Chg %Price/Sales change over 6 months. Declining P/S indicates valuation has become less expensive. is -29%
3 Low stock price volatility
Vol 12M is 40%
4 Megatrend and thematic drivers
Megatrends include Digital Transformation & IT Modernization. Themes include IT Strategy & Advisory, Cloud & Automation Adoption, and Managed IT Services & Governance.
5 Weak multi-year price returns
3Y Excs Rtn is -90%
6 Weak revenue growth
Rev Chg 3Y AvgRevenue Change % averaged over trailing 3 years is -5.4%
7 Key risks
III key risks include [1] client spending delays and purchase scrutiny due to macroeconomic pressures, Show more.

Valuation, Metrics & Events

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Why The Stock Moved

Qualitative Assessment

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Information Services (III) stock has lost about 25% since 1/31/2026 because of the following key factors:

1. Macroeconomic headwinds suppressed discretionary spending on managed services, leading to a 36% decrease in stock performance for this segment.

2. Uneven geographic revenue performance contributed to investor caution, with Americas revenue declining 3% and Asia Pacific revenue falling 15% in Q1 2026.

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Stock Movement Drivers

Fundamental Drivers

The -25.2% change in III stock from 1/31/2026 to 5/17/2026 was primarily driven by a -31.4% change in the company's P/E Multiple.
(LTM values as of)13120265172026Change
Stock Price ($)5.504.12-25.2%
Change Contribution By: 
Total Revenues ($ Mil)2412462.1%
Net Income Margin (%)4.0%4.3%6.0%
P/E Multiple27.118.6-31.4%
Shares Outstanding (Mil)48480.8%
Cumulative Contribution-25.2%

LTM = Last Twelve Months as of date shown

Market Drivers

1/31/2026 to 5/17/2026
ReturnCorrelation
III-25.2% 
Market (SPY)7.1%48.3%
Sector (XLI)3.9%28.3%

Fundamental Drivers

The -23.7% change in III stock from 10/31/2025 to 5/17/2026 was primarily driven by a -43.9% change in the company's P/E Multiple.
(LTM values as of)103120255172026Change
Stock Price ($)5.404.12-23.7%
Change Contribution By: 
Total Revenues ($ Mil)2402462.5%
Net Income Margin (%)3.3%4.3%31.1%
P/E Multiple33.218.6-43.9%
Shares Outstanding (Mil)48481.1%
Cumulative Contribution-23.7%

LTM = Last Twelve Months as of date shown

Market Drivers

10/31/2025 to 5/17/2026
ReturnCorrelation
III-23.7% 
Market (SPY)9.0%42.7%
Sector (XLI)11.2%25.6%

Fundamental Drivers

The 10.3% change in III stock from 4/30/2025 to 5/17/2026 was primarily driven by a 274.2% change in the company's Net Income Margin (%).
(LTM values as of)43020255172026Change
Stock Price ($)3.744.1210.3%
Change Contribution By: 
Total Revenues ($ Mil)248246-0.5%
Net Income Margin (%)1.1%4.3%274.2%
P/E Multiple64.418.6-71.1%
Shares Outstanding (Mil)49482.4%
Cumulative Contribution10.3%

LTM = Last Twelve Months as of date shown

Market Drivers

4/30/2025 to 5/17/2026
ReturnCorrelation
III10.3% 
Market (SPY)34.8%41.3%
Sector (XLI)32.4%29.2%

Fundamental Drivers

The -7.9% change in III stock from 4/30/2023 to 5/17/2026 was primarily driven by a -37.7% change in the company's Net Income Margin (%).
(LTM values as of)43020235172026Change
Stock Price ($)4.474.12-7.9%
Change Contribution By: 
Total Revenues ($ Mil)286246-14.0%
Net Income Margin (%)6.9%4.3%-37.7%
P/E Multiple10.918.670.6%
Shares Outstanding (Mil)48480.8%
Cumulative Contribution-7.9%

LTM = Last Twelve Months as of date shown

Market Drivers

4/30/2023 to 5/17/2026
ReturnCorrelation
III-7.9% 
Market (SPY)84.7%30.2%
Sector (XLI)79.2%31.5%

Return vs. Risk

Price Returns Compared

 202120222023202420252026Total [1]
Returns
III Return135%-38%6%-25%80%-26%54%
Peers Return53%-21%18%2%-29%-40%-38%
S&P 500 Return27%-19%24%23%16%10%100%

Monthly Win Rates [3]
III Win Rate83%42%58%25%58%40% 
Peers Win Rate70%38%58%50%42%12% 
S&P 500 Win Rate75%42%67%75%67%60% 

Max Drawdowns [4]
III Max Drawdown-25%-44%-31%-38%-19%-37% 
Peers Max Drawdown-13%-37%-23%-24%-46%-46% 
S&P 500 Max Drawdown-5%-25%-10%-8%-19%-9% 


[1] Cumulative total returns since the beginning of 2021
[2] Peers: IT, FORR, HCKT, ACN, CTSH.
[3] Win Rate = % of calendar months in which monthly returns were positive
[4] Max drawdown represents maximum peak-to-trough decline within a year
[5] 2026 data is for the year up to 5/15/2026 (YTD)

How Low Can It Go

EventIIIS&P 500
Summer-Fall 2023 Five Percent Yield Shock
  % Loss-22.9%-9.5%
  % Gain to Breakeven29.7%10.5%
  Time to Breakeven564 days24 days
2023 SVB Regional Banking Crisis
  % Loss-14.8%-6.7%
  % Gain to Breakeven17.4%7.1%
  Time to Breakeven88 days31 days
2020 COVID-19 Crash
  % Loss-53.3%-33.7%
  % Gain to Breakeven114.2%50.9%
  Time to Breakeven300 days140 days
Q4 2018 Fed Policy Error / Growth Scare
  % Loss-10.5%-19.2%
  % Gain to Breakeven11.8%23.8%
  Time to Breakeven904 days105 days
2016-2017 Trump Reflation Bond Selloff
  % Loss-28.4%-3.7%
  % Gain to Breakeven39.7%3.9%
  Time to Breakeven83 days6 days
2015-2016 China Devaluation / Global Growth Scare
  % Loss-31.1%-12.2%
  % Gain to Breakeven45.2%13.9%
  Time to Breakeven92 days62 days

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In The Past

Information Services's stock fell -5.7% during the 2025 US Tariff Shock. Such a loss loss requires a 6.0% gain to breakeven.

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EventIIIS&P 500
Summer-Fall 2023 Five Percent Yield Shock
  % Loss-22.9%-9.5%
  % Gain to Breakeven29.7%10.5%
  Time to Breakeven564 days24 days
2020 COVID-19 Crash
  % Loss-53.3%-33.7%
  % Gain to Breakeven114.2%50.9%
  Time to Breakeven300 days140 days
2016-2017 Trump Reflation Bond Selloff
  % Loss-28.4%-3.7%
  % Gain to Breakeven39.7%3.9%
  Time to Breakeven83 days6 days
2015-2016 China Devaluation / Global Growth Scare
  % Loss-31.1%-12.2%
  % Gain to Breakeven45.2%13.9%
  Time to Breakeven92 days62 days
2014-2016 Oil Price Collapse
  % Loss-29.2%-6.8%
  % Gain to Breakeven41.3%7.3%
  Time to Breakeven82 days15 days
2011 US Debt Ceiling Crisis & European Contagion
  % Loss-43.1%-17.9%
  % Gain to Breakeven75.8%21.8%
  Time to Breakeven564 days123 days
2010 Eurozone Sovereign Debt Crisis / Flash Crash
  % Loss-46.8%-15.4%
  % Gain to Breakeven88.0%18.2%
  Time to Breakeven1121 days125 days
2008-2009 Global Financial Crisis
  % Loss-61.0%-53.4%
  % Gain to Breakeven156.6%114.4%
  Time to Breakeven4668 days1085 days

Compare to IT, FORR, HCKT, ACN, CTSH

In The Past

Information Services's stock fell -5.7% during the 2025 US Tariff Shock. Such a loss loss requires a 6.0% gain to breakeven.

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Limiting losses and compounding gains is essential to preserving wealth.

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About Information Services (III)

Information Services Group, Inc., together with its subsidiaries, operates as a technology research and advisory company in the Americas, Europe, and the Asia Pacific. The company offers digital transformation services, including automation, cloud, and data analytics; sourcing advisory; managed governance and risk; network carrier; technology strategy and operations design; change management; and market intelligence and technology research and analysis services. It supports private and public sector organizations to transform and optimize their operational environments. The company also provides ISG Digital, a client solution platform that helps clients developing technology, transformation, sourcing, and digital solutions; and ISG Enterprise, a client solution platform that helps clients manage change and optimize operations in areas comprising finance, human resource, and Procure2Pay. In addition, it offers ISG GovernX, a software platform, which provides insights from market and performance data, and automates the management of third-party supplier relationships that comprise contract and project lifecycles, and risk management. The company serves private sector clients operating in the manufacturing, banking and financial services, insurance, health sciences, energy and utilities, and consumer services industries; and public sector clients, including state and local governments, airport and transit authorities, and national and provincial government units. Information Services Group, Inc. was founded in 2006 and is based in Stamford, Connecticut.

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Here are 1-2 brief analogies for Information Services (III):

  • A blend of Gartner's technology research with Accenture's digital transformation consulting.
  • A specialized version of Deloitte or PwC, focused on technology adoption, digital transformation, and operational efficiency.

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  • Digital Transformation Services: Offers consulting focused on automation, cloud, and data analytics to optimize operational environments.
  • Sourcing Advisory: Provides expert guidance for strategic sourcing, vendor selection, and optimization of third-party relationships.
  • Managed Governance and Risk: Delivers services to help organizations establish and maintain robust governance frameworks and manage operational risks.
  • Network Carrier Services: Provides specialized services related to network infrastructure and carrier management solutions.
  • Technology Strategy and Operations Design: Assists clients in developing and implementing effective technology strategies and optimizing operational designs.
  • Change Management: Supports organizations in navigating and implementing significant operational, technological, and cultural changes.
  • Market Intelligence and Technology Research: Provides in-depth research and analysis on technology trends, market insights, and competitive landscapes.
  • ISG Digital Platform: A client solution platform designed to facilitate the development and implementation of technology, transformation, sourcing, and digital solutions.
  • ISG Enterprise Platform: A client solution platform that helps manage change and optimize operations across finance, human resources, and Procure2Pay functions.
  • ISG GovernX Platform: A software platform for gaining insights from market and performance data and automating third-party supplier relationship management.
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Major Customers of Information Services Group, Inc. (III)

Based on the provided information, Information Services Group, Inc. (III) serves a diverse range of organizational clients across both the private and public sectors. The company's description does not disclose specific customer company names. Instead, it identifies its major customers by the types of organizations and industries it supports:

  • Private Sector Clients: These clients operate in various industries, including manufacturing, banking and financial services, insurance, health sciences, energy and utilities, and consumer services.
  • Public Sector Clients: These clients encompass entities such as state and local governments, airport and transit authorities, and national and provincial government units.

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Michael P. Connors
Chairman and Chief Executive Officer

Michael P. Connors founded Information Services Group (ISG) in 2006. Prior to ISG, he served as Chairman and CEO of the Media Measurement & Information (MMI) group of VNU, now The Nielsen Company. He also served as Vice Chairman of ACNielsen Corporation, a global marketing research firm, and played a leading role in its turnaround. ACNielsen was sold to VNU in 2001. Earlier in his career, he was Senior Vice President with The Dun & Bradstreet Corporation, where he was involved in its break-up into three separate publicly traded companies in 1996. He also held senior leadership roles at American Express and Sprint.

Michael A. Sherrick
Executive Vice President and Chief Financial Officer

Michael A. Sherrick joined ISG in 2023. Before his tenure at ISG, he was COO of Software & Platform Engineering, COO of Americas, and COO of Digital Systems and Technology at Cognizant. In 2013, he co-founded Scoria Capital Partners, where he served as a portfolio manager overseeing investments in the technology, business services, and consumer sectors. His earlier career includes positions at S.A.C. Capital, Morgan Stanley, and PwC.

Todd D. Lavieri
Vice Chairman and President, ISG Americas and Asia Pacific

Todd D. Lavieri is the Vice Chairman of ISG and is responsible for the ISG Americas and Asia Pacific regions, joining the firm in 2014. Before joining ISG, he served as President and CEO of Archstone Consulting, a strategy and operations advisory firm he founded in 2003 and subsequently sold to The Hackett Group in 2009. He also held executive positions with IBM as general manager of IBM Global Consulting and general manager, Global Business Services, IBM Canada, and was a partner at Deloitte Consulting for 13 years.

Steve Hall
President, ISG EMEA, and Chief AI Officer

Steve Hall leads ISG's business across Europe, the Middle East, and Africa, and was named Chief AI Officer in 2024. He is responsible for guiding clients in creating AI strategies and embedding AI capabilities into ISG's offerings. He joined ISG in 2005 and has previously led ISG Digital Advisory Services, Emerging Technology Services, Global Product Engineering, and Application Development & Maintenance.

John Boccuzzi, Jr.
President, ISG Research

John Boccuzzi, Jr. is a Partner at ISG and a member of the ISG Executive Board since January 2024. As President of ISG Research, he leads a global research team that collaborates with technology and service providers. He joined ISG in 2019 and has 25 years of executive and sales management experience in the retail and data analytics industries.

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Key Risks to Information Services Group (III)

  1. Intense Competition from Larger, Well-Capitalized Firms: Information Services Group operates in a highly competitive market for technology research and advisory services, facing numerous professional services firms, including significantly larger and better-funded competitors like Accenture. This intense competition, coupled with relatively low barriers to entry, makes it challenging for ISG to differentiate itself, capture market share, and ensure sustained long-term growth and profitability.

  2. Reliance on Cyclical, Project-Based Advisory Services: A substantial portion of ISG's revenue is derived from project-based advisory engagements, which are inherently more susceptible to economic fluctuations and client spending caution. This reliance leads to revenue unpredictability and can result in underutilization of staff during economic downturns. The company remains vulnerable to macroeconomic shifts, including inflation, foreign exchange rate volatility, and broader geopolitical challenges, which can impact client budgets for discretionary advisory work.

  3. Risk of Rapid Technological Change and AI's Impact on Advisory Model: While Information Services Group is strategically positioning itself as an AI-centered firm, the rapid pace of technological advancements, particularly in artificial intelligence (AI), presents a significant risk. AI tools have the potential to democratize market intelligence and benchmarking data, which are foundational to ISG's traditional advisory model. This requires continuous adaptation and investment in specialized expertise and new service offerings, carrying inherent risks of market acceptance and increased operational costs. If ISG cannot continuously evolve its methodologies and services faster than technology disrupts them, its value proposition could diminish.

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The rapid advancement and adoption of generative artificial intelligence (AI) tools represent a clear emerging threat to Information Services Group (III).

ISG's core business relies on human expertise to provide advisory, research, and strategy services in areas such as digital transformation, sourcing, and market intelligence. Generative AI tools are increasingly capable of performing tasks traditionally requiring human consultants, including synthesizing information, drafting strategies, analyzing data, and even managing aspects of supplier relationships. This development enables clients to potentially perform more of these functions in-house with AI augmentation or to access similar insights through automated platforms, thereby reducing their dependence on external advisory firms and threatening ISG's traditional service delivery model and pricing power.

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Information Services Group (III) operates in several significant addressable markets globally. * Digital Transformation Services: The global digital transformation market was estimated at USD 1,070.43 billion in 2024 and is projected to reach USD 4,617.78 billion by 2030, growing at a CAGR of 28.5% from 2025 to 2030. Another report valued the global digital transformation market size at USD 1.49 trillion in 2025, predicted to reach USD 12.53 trillion by 2035, growing at a CAGR of 23.73% from 2026 to 2035. North America dominated this market with a revenue share of over 43.0% in 2024. * Sourcing Advisory / Procurement Consulting / Procurement as a Service: The global procurement consulting market size was estimated at USD 12.49 billion in 2025 and is expected to reach USD 22.97 billion by 2030, at a CAGR of 12.95% during the forecast period. The global procurement as a service market size was estimated at USD 7.43 billion in 2025 and is projected to reach USD 16.48 billion by 2033, growing at a CAGR of 10.8% from 2026 to 2033. North America held the largest revenue share in both the procurement as a service market (44.7% in 2025) and the procurement consulting market in 2025. * Managed Governance and Risk / Governance, Risk Management, and Compliance (GRC): The global governance, risk management, and compliance (GRC) market size was valued at approximately USD 48.7 billion in 2023 and is predicted to grow to around USD 179.5 billion by 2032, with a compound annual growth rate (CAGR) of roughly 15.6% between 2024 and 2032. The global GRC platform market size was valued at USD 16.7 billion in 2024 and is projected to grow from USD 18.3 billion in 2025 to USD 32.9 billion by 2032, exhibiting a CAGR of 9.9% during the forecast period. The global managed services market, which includes aspects of managed governance and risk, was estimated at USD 401.15 billion in 2025 and is projected to reach USD 847.41 billion by 2033, growing at a CAGR of 9.9% from 2026 to 2033. * Network Carrier Services / Network as a Service (NaaS): The global Network as a Service (NaaS) market size was valued at USD 32.53 billion in 2025 and is projected to grow from USD 43.39 billion in 2026 to USD 219.83 billion by 2034, exhibiting a CAGR of 22.50% during the forecast period. North America dominated the global NaaS market with a share of 43.80% in 2025. * Technology Strategy and Operations Design / IT Consulting Services: The global IT consulting services market size is estimated at USD 69.59 billion in 2025 and expected to rise to USD 106.58 billion by 2034, experiencing a CAGR of 6.4%. Another source states the IT consulting market size will grow from USD 111.95 billion in 2025 to USD 126.79 billion in 2026 at a CAGR of 13.3%, and to USD 209.99 billion in 2030 at a CAGR of 13.4%. The global management consulting services market, which includes technology advisory, was valued at USD 466.68 billion in 2024 and is projected to grow from USD 491.68 billion in 2025 to USD 721.60 billion by 2032, exhibiting a CAGR of 5.63%. * Change Management Consulting: The global change management consulting market size is expected to grow from USD 1.96 billion in 2025 to USD 2.14 billion in 2026 and is forecast to reach USD 3.29 billion by 2031 at a 9.02% CAGR over 2026-2031. North America held the dominant share of the change management consulting market in 2024 with an estimated market of 38%. * Market Intelligence and Technology Research and Analysis: The global market intelligence market was valued at USD 12.1 billion in 2024 and is expected to reach USD 21.4 billion by 2031, growing at a CAGR of 8.2% from 2025 to 2031. The Market Intelligence Software Market size was valued at USD 12.38 billion in 2025 and is expected to reach USD 28.96 billion by 2033, growing at a CAGR of 11.2% from 2025 to 2033.

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Here are the expected drivers of future revenue growth for Information Services Group (III) over the next 2-3 years:

1. Accelerating Demand for AI-Powered Transformation Services: Information Services Group (ISG) has seen significant and accelerating client interest in its AI-powered transformation services. AI-related revenue constituted nearly 30% of total revenue for the full year 2025, a threefold increase from the prior year, with a target to reach 50%. The company served over 350 clients with AI-focused research and advisory services in 2025.

2. Growth in Recurring Revenues: The company is experiencing robust growth in its recurring revenue streams, particularly from its research and platform businesses, including governance services. Recurring revenues increased by 13% globally in the fourth quarter of 2025 and accounted for 46% of total revenue for the full year 2025.

3. Geographic Expansion and Strength in Key Regions: ISG is demonstrating strong revenue growth in strategic geographic markets. Europe, for example, led fourth-quarter 2025 revenue growth with a 28% increase. The Americas region also showed significant momentum, leading full-year 2025 revenue growth with an 11% increase (excluding divested automation results). The company emphasizes its widespread global presence and the importance of tapping into international markets for growth and financial resilience.

4. Continued Investment and Client Adoption of Digital Transformation Services: Beyond AI, ongoing demand for broader digital transformation initiatives, including cloud, data analytics, and infrastructure modernization, continues to drive revenue. ISG's guidance points to these areas as persistent growth drivers.

5. Leveraging and Expanding Proprietary Client Platforms: ISG is enhancing its proprietary client platforms, such as ISG Tango™, by integrating AI to improve speed and efficiency. The contract value flowing through ISG Tango™ exceeded $25 billion, more than tripling from 2024, indicating increased adoption and value generation from these platforms.

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Share Repurchases

  • Information Services Group repurchased $2.3 million of shares in the fourth quarter of 2025.
  • In the third quarter of 2025, the company repurchased $2.8 million of shares.
  • During the first quarter of 2025, share repurchases amounted to $3.3 million.

Share Issuance

  • No specific dollar amount of share issuances was found within the last 3-5 years.

Outbound Investments

  • In January 2026, Information Services Group acquired the AI Maturity Index, a SaaS platform designed to assess and track the AI readiness of workforces. This acquisition is a key part of ISG's broader AI acceleration strategy.

Capital Expenditures

  • While no specific dollar values for capital expenditures were consistently reported, Information Services Group prioritizes investing in growth.
  • The company continues to develop and enhance its portfolio of "platform-enabled" solutions, including ISG GovernX, ISG Tango, and ISG Inform.

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Financials

IIIITFORRHCKTACNCTSHMedian
NameInformat.Gartner Forreste.Hackett AccentureCognizan. 
Mkt Price4.12146.236.609.46168.8247.1328.30
Mkt Cap0.210.20.10.2104.222.55.2
Rev LTM2466,47439229772,11021,4063,433
Op Inc LTM191,208-13311,3233,379620
FCF LTM231,258112212,4972,470641
FCF 3Y Avg181,279123510,3472,001657
CFO LTM271,368203113,0802,757699
CFO 3Y Avg211,386174110,9292,294713

Growth & Margins

IIIITFORRHCKTACNCTSHMedian
NameInformat.Gartner Forreste.Hackett AccentureCognizan. 
Rev Chg LTM1.4%2.3%-7.1%-5.7%7.3%6.5%1.9%
Rev Chg 3Y Avg-5.4%4.8%-9.3%0.9%4.5%3.4%2.1%
Rev Chg Q2.7%-1.5%-4.9%-11.6%8.3%5.8%0.6%
QoQ Delta Rev Chg LTM0.7%-0.4%-1.1%-3.0%2.0%1.4%0.1%
Op Inc Chg LTM68.5%4.0%-104.6%-11.6%9.3%9.0%6.5%
Op Inc Chg 3Y Avg36.2%1.4%-57.6%-13.7%5.5%4.8%3.1%
Op Mgn LTM7.9%18.7%-0.2%11.2%15.7%15.8%13.4%
Op Mgn 3Y Avg4.8%18.6%2.5%13.3%15.5%15.5%14.4%
QoQ Delta Op Mgn LTM0.6%0.6%-0.7%2.5%0.0%0.0%0.3%
CFO/Rev LTM11.1%21.1%5.1%10.5%18.1%12.9%12.0%
CFO/Rev 3Y Avg8.4%22.1%4.2%13.5%16.0%11.3%12.4%
FCF/Rev LTM9.5%19.4%2.9%7.5%17.3%11.5%10.5%
FCF/Rev 3Y Avg7.0%20.4%2.9%11.5%15.2%9.8%10.7%

Valuation

IIIITFORRHCKTACNCTSHMedian
NameInformat.Gartner Forreste.Hackett AccentureCognizan. 
Mkt Cap0.210.20.10.2104.222.55.2
P/S0.81.60.30.81.41.10.9
P/Op Inc10.18.5-197.67.29.26.77.8
P/EBIT9.79.1-2.78.59.76.48.8
P/E18.613.8-2.316.913.610.113.7
P/CFO7.27.56.37.78.08.27.6
Total Yield10.0%7.3%-42.8%11.3%11.1%10.6%10.3%
Dividend Yield4.7%0.0%0.0%5.4%3.7%0.7%2.2%
FCF Yield 3Y Avg9.4%6.3%7.6%6.1%5.3%6.0%6.2%
D/E0.30.30.50.30.10.00.3
Net D/E0.20.2-0.70.3-0.0-0.00.1

Returns

IIIITFORRHCKTACNCTSHMedian
NameInformat.Gartner Forreste.Hackett AccentureCognizan. 
1M Rtn-3.7%-5.4%8.0%-32.2%-14.6%-23.1%-10.0%
3M Rtn-12.1%-7.8%17.6%-31.5%-24.1%-28.8%-18.1%
6M Rtn-20.0%-36.7%-13.4%-47.9%-30.2%-34.5%-32.3%
12M Rtn-12.7%-67.4%-37.8%-62.4%-45.5%-41.1%-43.3%
3Y Rtn-12.7%-55.9%-75.7%-48.4%-37.7%-22.5%-43.1%
1M Excs Rtn-6.4%-11.2%4.1%-35.1%-18.2%-27.4%-14.7%
3M Excs Rtn-20.4%-16.2%9.3%-39.8%-32.4%-37.2%-26.4%
6M Excs Rtn-30.5%-44.6%-25.1%-56.3%-38.7%-44.0%-41.3%
12M Excs Rtn-39.3%-92.9%-59.7%-87.9%-71.7%-66.0%-68.8%
3Y Excs Rtn-89.6%-131.0%-153.6%-124.2%-112.5%-99.8%-118.3%

Comparison Analyses

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Financials

Segment Financials

Revenue by Segment
$ Mil20252024202320222021
Fact-based sourcing advisory services248291286278249
Total248291286278249


Net Income by Segment
$ Mil20252024202320222021
Fact-based sourcing advisory services36   
Total36   


Price Behavior

Price Behavior
Market Price$4.12 
Market Cap ($ Bil)0.2 
First Trading Date02/12/2007 
Distance from 52W High-31.7% 
   50 Days200 Days
DMA Price$4.06$4.97
DMA Trenddowndown
Distance from DMA1.5%-17.2%
 3M1YR
Volatility37.0%40.1%
Downside Capture184.65185.66
Upside Capture80.13119.15
Correlation (SPY)42.1%45.2%
III Betas & Captures as of 4/30/2026

 1M2M3M6M1Y3Y
Beta1.141.131.491.431.470.76
Up Beta0.460.470.510.411.360.55
Down Beta4.461.091.001.391.830.77
Up Capture109%75%122%147%137%54%
Bmk +ve Days15223166141428
Stock +ve Days12182755117337
Down Capture642%199%244%185%137%101%
Bmk -ve Days4183056108321
Stock -ve Days9243663121370

[1] Upside and downside betas calculated using positive and negative benchmark daily returns respectively
Based On 1-Year Data
Annualized
Return
Annualized
Volatility
Sharpe
Ratio
Correlation
with III
III-13.6%40.2%-0.27-
Sector ETF (XLI)23.7%15.4%1.1731.1%
Equity (SPY)27.4%12.1%1.7145.3%
Gold (GLD)42.5%26.8%1.30-1.0%
Commodities (DBC)45.4%18.5%1.88-5.6%
Real Estate (VNQ)11.5%13.5%0.5618.6%
Bitcoin (BTCUSD)-23.7%41.8%-0.5424.4%

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Based On 5-Year Data
Annualized
Return
Annualized
Volatility
Sharpe
Ratio
Correlation
with III
III-0.2%41.3%0.12-
Sector ETF (XLI)11.9%17.5%0.5336.6%
Equity (SPY)13.6%17.1%0.6339.0%
Gold (GLD)19.4%17.9%0.880.4%
Commodities (DBC)10.9%19.4%0.453.1%
Real Estate (VNQ)2.9%18.8%0.0630.6%
Bitcoin (BTCUSD)7.2%55.9%0.3415.7%

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Based On 10-Year Data
Annualized
Return
Annualized
Volatility
Sharpe
Ratio
Correlation
with III
III1.7%45.5%0.21-
Sector ETF (XLI)13.9%20.0%0.6140.9%
Equity (SPY)15.5%17.9%0.7440.9%
Gold (GLD)13.0%16.0%0.67-2.0%
Commodities (DBC)8.3%17.9%0.389.2%
Real Estate (VNQ)5.0%20.7%0.2135.4%
Bitcoin (BTCUSD)67.4%66.9%1.0611.6%

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Short Interest

Short Interest: As Of Date4302026
Short Interest: Shares Quantity0.5 Mil
Short Interest: % Change Since 4152026-22.1%
Average Daily Volume0.2 Mil
Days-to-Cover Short Interest2.7 days
Basic Shares Quantity47.7 Mil
Short % of Basic Shares1.0%

Earnings Returns History

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 Forward Returns
Earnings Date1D Returns5D Returns21D Returns
3/5/2026-4.8%-15.8%-16.0%
11/3/202510.2%-4.7%2.5%
8/6/2025-0.7%19.1%24.9%
3/6/20256.5%5.5%22.4%
11/7/20240.6%0.3%11.8%
8/5/20240.3%-0.3%1.9%
3/7/2024-3.9%-10.7%-9.7%
11/2/20234.6%1.2%10.6%
...
SUMMARY STATS   
# Positive101010
# Negative888
Median Positive5.5%10.6%11.4%
Median Negative-4.4%-6.1%-8.7%
Max Positive13.6%19.1%30.7%
Max Negative-17.2%-20.4%-28.5%

SEC Filings

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Report DateFiling DateFiling
03/31/202605/08/202610-Q
12/31/202503/06/202610-K
09/30/202511/03/202510-Q
06/30/202508/07/202510-Q
03/31/202505/09/202510-Q
12/31/202403/13/202510-K
09/30/202411/08/202410-Q
06/30/202408/06/202410-Q
03/31/202405/10/202410-Q
12/31/202303/08/202410-K
09/30/202311/03/202310-Q
06/30/202308/08/202310-Q
03/31/202305/09/202310-Q
12/31/202203/10/202310-K
09/30/202211/04/202210-Q
06/30/202208/08/202210-Q

Recent Forward Guidance [BETA]

Latest: Q1 2026 Earnings Reported 5/7/2026

Forward GuidanceGuidance Change
MetricLowMidHigh% Chg% DeltaChangePrior
Q2 2026 Revenue62.50 Mil63.00 Mil63.50 Mil3.3% RaisedGuidance: 61.00 Mil for Q1 2026
Q2 2026 Adjusted EBITDA8.00 Mil8.50 Mil9.00 Mil6.2% RaisedGuidance: 8.00 Mil for Q1 2026

Prior: Q4 2025 Earnings Reported 3/5/2026

Forward GuidanceGuidance Change
MetricLowMidHigh% Chg% DeltaChangePrior
Q1 2026 Revenue60.50 Mil61.00 Mil61.50 Mil0 AffirmedGuidance: 61.00 Mil for Q4 2025
Q1 2026 Adjusted EBITDA7.50 Mil8.00 Mil8.50 Mil0 AffirmedGuidance: 8.00 Mil for Q4 2025

Insider Activity

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#OwnerTitleHoldingActionFiling DatePriceSharesTransacted
Value
Value of
Held Shares
Form
1Chevrillon, & AssociesCPIV S.A.Sell22520265.95200,0001,190,00012,189,212Form
2Chevrillon, & AssociesDirectSell22520266.06250,0001,515,00019,324,661Form
3Connors, Michael PCHAIRMAN & CEODirectSell111220255.2666,196348,19126,510,553Form
4Connors, Michael PCHAIRMAN & CEODirectSell111220255.21100,096521,50026,603,432Form
5Connors, Michael PCHAIRMAN & CEODirectSell111220255.2278,476409,64527,176,996Form