Insperity (NSP)


Market Price (8/23/2026): $52.77 | Market Cap: $2.0 BilSector: Industrials | Industry: Human Resource & Employment Services

Insperity (NSP)


Market Price (8/23/2026): $52.77
Market Cap: $2.0 Bil
Sector: Industrials
Industry: Human Resource & Employment Services

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Attractive yield
Dividend Yield is 4.5%, FCF Yield is 9.7%

Megatrend and thematic drivers
Megatrends include Future of Work. Themes include HR Technology & Outsourcing, Employee Benefits Management, and Workforce Management Solutions.

Trading close to highs
Dist 52W High is -2.3%

Weak multi-year price returns
2Y Excs Rtn is -75%, 3Y Excs Rtn is -116%

Not profitable at operating income level
Op Inc LTMOperating Income, Last Twelve Months is -3.0 Mil, Op Mgn LTMOperating Margin = Operating Income / Revenue Reflects profitability before taxes and before impact of capital structure (interest payments). is 0.0%

Expensive valuation multiples
P/EBITPrice/EBIT or Price/(Operating Income) ratio is 91x

Stock price has recently run up significantly
6M Rtn6 month market price return is 137%

Valuation getting more expensive
P/S 6M Chg %Price/Sales change over 6 months. Declining P/S indicates valuation has become less expensive. is 94%

Key risks
NSP key risks include [1] significant margin compression from escalating employee benefits and healthcare costs, Show more.

0 Attractive yield
Dividend Yield is 4.5%, FCF Yield is 9.7%
1 Megatrend and thematic drivers
Megatrends include Future of Work. Themes include HR Technology & Outsourcing, Employee Benefits Management, and Workforce Management Solutions.
2 Trading close to highs
Dist 52W High is -2.3%
3 Weak multi-year price returns
2Y Excs Rtn is -75%, 3Y Excs Rtn is -116%
4 Not profitable at operating income level
Op Inc LTMOperating Income, Last Twelve Months is -3.0 Mil, Op Mgn LTMOperating Margin = Operating Income / Revenue Reflects profitability before taxes and before impact of capital structure (interest payments). is 0.0%
5 Expensive valuation multiples
P/EBITPrice/EBIT or Price/(Operating Income) ratio is 91x
6 Stock price has recently run up significantly
6M Rtn6 month market price return is 137%
7 Valuation getting more expensive
P/S 6M Chg %Price/Sales change over 6 months. Declining P/S indicates valuation has become less expensive. is 94%
8 Key risks
NSP key risks include [1] significant margin compression from escalating employee benefits and healthcare costs, Show more.

NSP in ETFs

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IWM0.06%
IJR0.10%
SCHD0.05%
VYM0.01%
VB0.02%
SLYV0.21%
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Valuation & Metrics

Price Chart

Why The Stock Moved

Qualitative Assessment

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Updated on 8/18/2026

Insperity (NSP) stock has gained about 50% since 4/30/2026 because of the following key factors:

1. Significant Margin Recovery Initiatives and Improved Profitability.

Insperity's focus on margin recovery, a top priority for fiscal year 2026, has shown meaningful progress. During fiscal Q2 2026 (ended June 30, 2026), operating expenses decreased by 8% year-over-year to $211 million. This contributed to a 13% increase in Adjusted EBITDA to $36 million and a surge in reported net income to $4 million, turning around from a $5 million loss in the prior-year quarter. Management's strategic pricing, client retention actions, benefits plan design changes, and expense management initiatives are expected to drive further profit recovery throughout 2026.

2. Upgraded Full-Year Fiscal 2026 Earnings Guidance.

The company narrowed its fiscal year 2026 adjusted EPS guidance to $1.88-$2.43, representing an 83-136% year-over-year increase, from a previously wider range of $1.60-$2.60. Additionally, Insperity set its fiscal 2026 adjusted EBITDA guidance at $185-$225 million, projecting a 41-72% year-over-year growth. This revised outlook signals improved confidence and visibility into the company's future profitability and margin recovery efforts.

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Updated on 8/18/2026

Insperity (NSP) stock has gained about 50% since 4/30/2026 because of the following key factors:

1. Significant Margin Recovery Initiatives and Improved Profitability.

Insperity's focus on margin recovery, a top priority for fiscal year 2026, has shown meaningful progress. During fiscal Q2 2026 (ended June 30, 2026), operating expenses decreased by 8% year-over-year to $211 million. This contributed to a 13% increase in Adjusted EBITDA to $36 million and a surge in reported net income to $4 million, turning around from a $5 million loss in the prior-year quarter. Management's strategic pricing, client retention actions, benefits plan design changes, and expense management initiatives are expected to drive further profit recovery throughout 2026.

2. Upgraded Full-Year Fiscal 2026 Earnings Guidance.

The company narrowed its fiscal year 2026 adjusted EPS guidance to $1.88-$2.43, representing an 83-136% year-over-year increase, from a previously wider range of $1.60-$2.60. Additionally, Insperity set its fiscal 2026 adjusted EBITDA guidance at $185-$225 million, projecting a 41-72% year-over-year growth. This revised outlook signals improved confidence and visibility into the company's future profitability and margin recovery efforts.

3. Successful Launch and Traction of Insperity HRScale and AI Initiatives.

Insperity's new HRScale solution, developed in partnership with Workday and targeting mid-market clients, has gained significant early traction with nearly 8,000 sold accounts. This platform is anticipated to enhance revenue growth and operating leverage by attracting larger clients and enabling premium pricing. Furthermore, the company is leveraging AI initiatives to boost sales and operational efficiency.

4. Significant Insider Buying by CEO.

Insperity's CEO, Paul J. Sarvadi, demonstrated strong confidence in the company's prospects by acquiring 233,000 shares of NSP stock on June 3, 2026. This transaction amounted to approximately $7.93 million, exceeding the $5 million threshold for consideration, and increased his ownership by 26.69%. This substantial insider purchase served as a positive signal to investors.

5. Beat in Fiscal Q2 2026 Earnings Estimates.

For fiscal Q2 2026 (ended June 30, 2026), Insperity reported adjusted earnings per share (EPS) of $0.34, surpassing the analyst consensus estimate of $0.32 by 5.85%. The company also reported revenues of $1.7 billion, a 2% increase year-over-year, which exceeded analysts' expectations of $1.67 billion. Despite an initial dip in stock price following the announcement, these results indicated solid operational execution and disciplined cost management.

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Stock Movement Drivers

Fundamental Drivers

The 51.1% change in NSP stock from 4/30/2026 to 8/22/2026 was primarily driven by a 49.8% change in the company's P/S Multiple.
(LTM values as of)43020268222026Change
Stock Price ($)34.9352.7951.1%
Change Contribution By: 
Total Revenues ($ Mil)6,8126,8720.9%
P/S Multiple0.20.349.8%
Shares Outstanding (Mil)38380.0%
Cumulative Contribution51.1%

LTM = Last Twelve Months as of date shown

Market Drivers

4/30/2026 to 8/22/2026
ReturnCorrelation
NSP51.1% 
Market (SPY)6.5%-18.9%
Sector (XLI)3.2%-17.5%

Fundamental Drivers

The 29.3% change in NSP stock from 1/31/2026 to 8/22/2026 was primarily driven by a 27.2% change in the company's P/S Multiple.
(LTM values as of)13120268222026Change
Stock Price ($)40.8252.7929.3%
Change Contribution By: 
Total Revenues ($ Mil)6,7576,8721.7%
P/S Multiple0.20.327.2%
Shares Outstanding (Mil)38380.0%
Cumulative Contribution29.3%

LTM = Last Twelve Months as of date shown

Market Drivers

1/31/2026 to 8/22/2026
ReturnCorrelation
NSP29.3% 
Market (SPY)11.0%-7.8%
Sector (XLI)9.3%-17.4%

Fundamental Drivers

The -4.6% change in NSP stock from 7/31/2025 to 8/22/2026 was primarily driven by a -7.8% change in the company's P/S Multiple.
(LTM values as of)73120258222026Change
Stock Price ($)55.3452.79-4.6%
Change Contribution By: 
Total Revenues ($ Mil)6,6426,8723.5%
P/S Multiple0.30.3-7.8%
Shares Outstanding (Mil)38380.0%
Cumulative Contribution-4.6%

LTM = Last Twelve Months as of date shown

Market Drivers

7/31/2025 to 8/22/2026
ReturnCorrelation
NSP-4.6% 
Market (SPY)22.2%7.8%
Sector (XLI)19.8%1.0%

Fundamental Drivers

The -49.1% change in NSP stock from 7/31/2023 to 8/22/2026 was primarily driven by a -54.6% change in the company's P/S Multiple.
(LTM values as of)73120238222026Change
Stock Price ($)103.6352.79-49.1%
Change Contribution By: 
Total Revenues ($ Mil)6,1316,87212.1%
P/S Multiple0.60.3-54.6%
Shares Outstanding (Mil)38380.0%
Cumulative Contribution-49.1%

LTM = Last Twelve Months as of date shown

Market Drivers

7/31/2023 to 8/22/2026
ReturnCorrelation
NSP-49.1% 
Market (SPY)73.2%18.3%
Sector (XLI)70.0%18.0%

Return vs. Risk

Price Returns Compared

 202120222023202420252026Total [1]
Returns
NSP Return50%-2%5%-32%-48%41%-23%
Peers Return39%-8%26%12%-27%21%59%
S&P 500 Return27%-19%24%23%16%12%103%

Monthly Win Rates [3]
NSP Win Rate67%50%50%25%25%75% 
Peers Win Rate63%40%57%60%42%70% 
S&P 500 Win Rate75%42%67%75%67%50% 

Max Drawdowns [4]
NSP Max Drawdown-14%-28%-27%-38%-65%-57% 
Peers Max Drawdown-14%-28%-19%-19%-38%-33% 
S&P 500 Max Drawdown-5%-25%-10%-8%-19%-9% 


[1] Cumulative total returns since the beginning of 2021
[2] Peers: ADP, PAYX, TNET, BBSI, RHI. See NSP Returns vs. Peers.
[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 8/21/2026 (YTD)

How Low Can It Go

EventNSPS&P 500
2022 Inflation Shock & Fed Tightening
  % Loss-27.6%-24.5%
  % Gain to Breakeven38.1%32.4%
  Time to Breakeven238 days427 days
2020 COVID-19 Crash
  % Loss-63.4%-33.7%
  % Gain to Breakeven173.0%50.9%
  Time to Breakeven148 days140 days
Q4 2018 Fed Policy Error / Growth Scare
  % Loss-25.3%-19.2%
  % Gain to Breakeven33.9%23.8%
  Time to Breakeven49 days105 days
2016-2017 Trump Reflation Bond Selloff
  % Loss-12.1%-3.7%
  % Gain to Breakeven13.8%3.9%
  Time to Breakeven103 days6 days
2015-2016 China Devaluation / Global Growth Scare
  % Loss-12.9%-12.2%
  % Gain to Breakeven14.7%13.9%
  Time to Breakeven92 days62 days
2011 US Debt Ceiling Crisis & European Contagion
  % Loss-33.8%-17.9%
  % Gain to Breakeven51.1%21.8%
  Time to Breakeven140 days123 days

Compare to ADP, PAYX, TNET, BBSI, RHI

In The Past

Insperity's stock fell 0.0% during the 2024 Yen Carry Trade Unwind. Such a loss loss requires a 0.0% gain to breakeven.

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EventNSPS&P 500
2022 Inflation Shock & Fed Tightening
  % Loss-27.6%-24.5%
  % Gain to Breakeven38.1%32.4%
  Time to Breakeven238 days427 days
2020 COVID-19 Crash
  % Loss-63.4%-33.7%
  % Gain to Breakeven173.0%50.9%
  Time to Breakeven148 days140 days
Q4 2018 Fed Policy Error / Growth Scare
  % Loss-25.3%-19.2%
  % Gain to Breakeven33.9%23.8%
  Time to Breakeven49 days105 days
2011 US Debt Ceiling Crisis & European Contagion
  % Loss-33.8%-17.9%
  % Gain to Breakeven51.1%21.8%
  Time to Breakeven140 days123 days
2008-2009 Global Financial Crisis
  % Loss-54.7%-53.4%
  % Gain to Breakeven120.8%114.4%
  Time to Breakeven721 days1085 days
Summer 2007 Credit Crunch
  % Loss-22.4%-8.6%
  % Gain to Breakeven28.9%9.5%
  Time to Breakeven57 days47 days

Compare to ADP, PAYX, TNET, BBSI, RHI

In The Past

Insperity's stock fell 0.0% during the 2024 Yen Carry Trade Unwind. Such a loss loss requires a 0.0% gain to breakeven.

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Limiting losses and compounding gains is essential to preserving wealth.

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About Insperity (NSP)

Insperity, Inc. (NSP) is a human resources (HR) and business solutions provider dedicated to improving the performance of small and medium-sized businesses. The company primarily operates through a Professional Employer Organization (PEO) model, offering comprehensive HR outsourcing solutions that allow clients to manage their human capital more effectively and focus on their core business operations.

The company's main services include a wide array of HR functions such as payroll and employment administration, employee benefits management, workers' compensation, and government compliance. Insperity provides integrated platforms like Workforce Optimization, Workforce Synchronization, and Insperity Premier—a cloud-based human capital management solution. It also offers Workforce Acceleration for payroll and HR services, and MarketPlace, an e-commerce portal for various business products and services.

Insperity's core clientele consists of small and medium-sized businesses, with specialized solutions also available for the middle market. The company maintains a strong national presence, serving its diverse client base through 85 sales offices located across the United States.

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Insperity is like **ADP or Paychex, but for a full-service, outsourced HR department, including PEO (Professional Employer Organization) services for small and medium-sized businesses.**

Alternatively, Insperity is like the **Amazon for human resources services for small and medium-sized businesses, offering everything from payroll to benefits to compliance in one place.**

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  • Workforce Optimization and Workforce Synchronization: These solutions provide comprehensive HR services including payroll, benefits, workers' compensation, compliance, performance management, and training for small and medium-sized businesses.
  • Insperity Premier: A cloud-based human capital management platform that offers professional employer organization (PEO) HR outsourcing solutions, personnel record management, and employer liability management.
  • Workforce Acceleration: This human capital management and payroll services solution assists clients with various HR functions including time tracking, performance management, organizational planning, recruiting, and employment screening.
  • MarketPlace: An e-commerce portal offering a diverse range of products and services for businesses.

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Insperity (NSP) primarily sells its human resources and business solutions to other companies, specifically **small and medium-sized businesses (SMBs)** and **middle-market companies**.

Due to the nature of its business model as a professional employer organization (PEO), Insperity serves a highly diversified client base across various industries. As a result, no single customer or a small group of customers accounts for a significant portion of Insperity's revenues (typically 10% or more). Therefore, there are no individually identifiable "major customer companies" that are publicly disclosed or represent a substantial concentration of revenue for Insperity.

It is not possible to list specific names of customer companies and their symbols, as no single client or small group of clients constitutes a major customer for Insperity in the traditional sense.

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Paul J. Sarvadi, Chairman and Chief Executive Officer

Paul J. Sarvadi co-founded Insperity in 1986, pioneering the HR outsourcing industry. Prior to Insperity, he started and operated several small companies. He led Insperity to become a publicly traded company in 1997. Mr. Sarvadi served as President and a board member of the National Association of Professional Employer Organizations (NAPEO) for five years. He was honored as the 2001 National Ernst & Young Entrepreneur of the Year for service industries and inducted into the Texas Business Hall of Fame in 2007. He is also the author of "Take Care of Your People: The Enlightened CEO's Guide to Business Success."

James D. Allison, Executive Vice President of Finance, Chief Financial Officer and Treasurer

James D. Allison became Insperity's Chief Financial Officer on November 15, 2024, succeeding Douglas S. Sharp. He joined Insperity in 1997 and has held various finance roles of increasing responsibility. Mr. Allison was promoted to Senior Vice President of Pricing and Cost Analysis in 2011. Before his current appointment, he served as executive vice president of comprehensive benefits solutions and chief profitability officer starting in May 2023.

A. Steve Arizpe, President and Chief Operating Officer

A. Steve Arizpe serves as President and Chief Operating Officer for Insperity. He joined the company in 1989 as Houston sales manager and has since held various leadership positions, including regional sales manager, national sales manager, vice president of sales, and executive vice president of client services. Earlier in his career, he held sales and sales management roles at NCR Corporation and Clarke American. Mr. Arizpe has also served as a director in the Texas Chapter of the National Association of Professional Employer Organizations (NAPEO).

Christian P. Callens, Senior Vice President of Legal, General Counsel and Secretary

Christian P. Callens has been Insperity's Senior Vice President, Legal, General Counsel, and Secretary since January 2024. He began his tenure at Insperity in January 2014 as Managing Counsel and Assistant Secretary, where he led the Transactions and Corporate Law Practice Group. He was later promoted to Deputy General Counsel, Managing Counsel & Assistant Secretary in October 2022. Prior to joining Insperity, Mr. Callens was counsel in the corporate practice of Skadden, Arps, Slate, Meagher & Flom LLP and also held an executive position at a privately-held technology company.

Kathy Johnson, Executive Vice President of Strategic Development

Kathy Johnson is the Executive Vice President of Strategic Development for Insperity. Since joining the company in 2002, she has taken on various leadership roles across operations, sales, and technology. Her previous position was senior vice president of middle market operations, where she managed both sales and operations for Insperity's largest customer segments. In her current role, Ms. Johnson is responsible for developing and executing the company's long-range strategies and growth initiatives, including data and analytics.

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Here are the key risks to Insperity's business:

  1. Elevated and Volatile Healthcare Costs: Insperity assumes liability for client employee benefits costs, particularly health insurance. Rapid shifts in healthcare costs due to factors like new technologies (e.g., AI and GLP-1 drugs) and increased utilization can lead to significant margin compression and make accurate pricing challenging. This volatility directly impacts the company's profitability and has been cited as a primary reason for recent stock declines and earnings misses.

  2. Economic Downturns and Client Hiring Sensitivity: Insperity's revenue is directly tied to the number of employees on its clients' payrolls, known as worksite employees (WSEs). Economic uncertainties, such as a recession or market downturn, can lead to layoffs or slower hiring among its small and medium-sized business (SMB) clientele, directly reducing Insperity's revenue and profitability.

  3. Uncertainty in HRScale/Workday Partnership Success: Insperity is making a substantial investment in modernizing its technology platform through a partnership with Workday, specifically the HRScale project. There is a risk that this partnership may not generate the anticipated demand from mid-sized businesses, leading to inefficient capital deployment and potential margin contraction due to platform license fees. The success of this strategic initiative is crucial for enhancing client retention and long-term competitiveness.

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The addressable markets for Insperity's main products and services in the U.S. are substantial, focusing on Professional Employer Organization (PEO) services, Human Resources (HR) outsourcing, Human Capital Management (HCM) platforms, and payroll services. For its Professional Employer Organization (PEO) services, the U.S. PEO industry's gross revenues were estimated to be between $136 billion and $156 billion. Additionally, the Professional Employer Organizations (PEOs) market size in the U.S. was valued at approximately US$ 71.3 billion in 2025 and is projected to reach US$ 147.1 billion by 2032. In the realm of HR outsourcing, the U.S. Human Resource Outsourcing (HRO) market generated USD 10.8 billion in 2024 and is expected to expand at a CAGR of 4.2%. The U.S. HR Business Process Outsourcing (HR BPO) market has a current size of approximately $12 billion. Within HR BPO, payroll outsourcing represents the largest segment, with a current market size of $12 billion. Benefits Administration Outsourcing is a crucial segment with a current market size of $7 billion. Recruitment Process Outsourcing (RPO) has a current market size of $10 billion. For its cloud-based Human Capital Management (HCM) platforms, the U.S. human capital management market size was estimated at USD 10.14 billion in 2024 and is projected to reach around USD 24.73 billion by 2034. Furthermore, nearly 2 million companies in the United States collectively spend $13.3 billion on HCM software. The U.S. Payroll and HR Solution and Services Market, which combines these offerings, is expected to grow from USD 9.1 billion in 2024 to USD 45.9 billion by 2032. Regarding payroll services, the market size of Payroll & Bookkeeping Services in the U.S. was $75.1 billion in 2024 and is projected to reach $76.5 billion in 2025. The United States payroll services market is also estimated at USD 8.44 billion in 2025 and is anticipated to reach USD 11.06 billion by 2030.

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Expected Drivers of Future Revenue Growth for Insperity (NSP)

Over the next two to three years, Insperity (NSP) is expected to drive revenue growth through several key initiatives and market dynamics:
  • Growth in Worksite Employees (WSEEs) and Client Acquisition: Despite recent macroeconomic headwinds impacting net hiring in its client base, Insperity's fundamental revenue growth driver remains the increase in the number of average paid worksite employees (WSEEs) and acquiring new clients. The company exited 2025 with a 1.1% increase in average paid WSEEs in Q4 and expects a potential year-over-year change between -1.5% and +1.5% for 2026, aiming to regain growth momentum. High client retention rates, averaging 99% per month in Q3 2025, also contribute to a stable base for growth.
  • Strategic Partnership with Workday and HRScale Solution: A significant future growth driver is Insperity's exclusive strategic partnership with Workday and the rollout of their joint "HRScale" solution. This offering is specifically designed to target mid-market clients, an expansion beyond its traditional small and medium-sized business (SME) focus, and is anticipated to enhance growth potential and client retention in this segment starting in 2026. Insperity views this partnership as a potential "game changer" to elevate its long-term growth trajectory.
  • Pricing Strategy and Increased Revenue per WSEE: Insperity has been actively implementing and adjusting its pricing strategy to manage costs, particularly elevated healthcare benefit expenses, and to increase revenue per worksite employee (WSEE). In Q4 2025, revenue per WSEE increased by 2% due to higher pricing. This ongoing focus on pricing adjustments is a crucial component of future revenue expansion.
  • Launch and Expansion of New HR Solutions (HR360, HRCore): The company is updating its HR solutions portfolio, including offerings like HR360 and HRCore, which are designed to support retention and attract new clients. These solutions align with Insperity's strategy to expand further into the mid-market and provide higher-value HR services. Solid new booked HR360 sales were reported at the end of 2025, indicating potential for these offerings to contribute to growth.

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Share Repurchases

  • In 2025, Insperity repurchased approximately 232,000 shares of its common stock at a cost of $19 million.
  • During 2024, the company repurchased approximately 697,000 shares for $63 million. As of December 31, 2024, approximately 1.45 million shares remained authorized for repurchase under its program.
  • In 2023, Insperity repurchased approximately 1,259,000 shares of common stock at a cost of $131.5 million.

Share Issuance

  • In 2025, a long-term incentive plan was approved for executives, involving the potential award of 400,000 and 100,000 shares, respectively, based on Insperity's share price on June 30, 2030.
  • Phantom stock performance units granted in 2023 under the Long-Term Incentive Program vested over three years, with the final performance conditions certified, leading to conversion into common stock.

Outbound Investments

  • Insperity has invested in a strategic partnership with Workday for the implementation of its HRScale platform, a "significant transformation" aimed at driving growth.
  • The company spent approximately $57 million in 2024 and $48 million in 2025 on this Workday strategic partnership, with these amounts primarily included in operating expenses.
  • The total investment in the Workday platform over a three-year period is approximately $150 million, with expenses related to this partnership expected to decrease to $33 million in 2026.

Capital Expenditures

  • Capital expenditures were $31 million in 2025.
  • Capital expenditures totaled $38 million in 2024.
  • In 2023, capital expenditures amounted to $40.1 million.
  • Expected capital expenditures for 2026 are projected to be between $40 million and $45 million.

Better Bets vs. Insperity (NSP)

Peer Outperformance in Human Resource & Employment Services

NSP has trailed 63% of its 19 Human Resource & Employment Services peers over 5Y. Among the peers that beat it are ADP, KFY and TNET. Human Resource & Employment Services ranks 20th of 23 industries in Industrials by median 5Y return. The sector’s gains have largely come from elsewhere.
Share of Human Resource & Employment Services constituents that NSP has outperformed, by holding period. Peers without a full price history over a given window are excluded from that window.
1Y
45%
of 20 industry peers · 2.2% return
3Y
20%
of 20 industry peers · -39.3% return
5Y
37%
of 19 industry peers · -40.9% return
Human Resource & Employment Services peers with revenue growth within 4pp of NSP's that beat it on at least 2 of 3 windows, and by at least 20pp over 5Y. Growth is matched by construction, so the gap is largely a re-rating gap. The multiple column is the context for it.
Ticker Name Rev Growth 3Y Avg P/E 1Y3Y5Y 5Y Gap
NSP Insperity 3.0% -125.4x 2.2%-39.3%-40.9%
ADP Automatic Data Processing 6.8% 25.4x -6.3%20.1%48.0% +89pp
KFY Korn Ferry 0.5% 16.3x 14.7%77.1%35.3% +76pp
TNET Trinet -0.4% 18.5x 4.5%-31.1%-20.0% +21pp
Price returns, excluding dividends. P/E shown for context only and not used for matching.
Median price return by industry across the Industrials sector, ranked by 5Y. Human Resource & Employment Services is NSP's own industry. Use this to see which corners of the sector have carried the returns.
Industry Names 1Y med3Y med5Y med Top 3 by 5Y
Construction & Engineering 31 25.2%124.1%212.2% CDNL 3246% · STRL 2222% · FIX 2131%
Marine Transportation 4 57.9%63.7%157.4% MATX 216% · KEX 161% · SFL 154%
Construction Machinery & Heavy Transportation Equipment 13 12.3%66.1%122.9% CAT 331% · ALSN 288% · WAB 250%
Aerospace & Defense 55 11.1%64.4%80.5% DFNS 2451% · ATI 1049% · FTAI 981%
Passenger Ground Transportation 3 -5.7%63.0%69.8% UBER 92% · CAR 70% · LYFT -63%
Industrial Machinery & Supplies & Components 71 11.5%54.1%52.8% CRS 1464% · PSIX 846% · GHM 746%
Rail Transportation 7 38.3%73.7%47.8% FSTR 119% · CSX 63% · UNP 54%
Cargo Ground Transportation 16 35.7%14.2%45.8% XPO 275% · R 270% · CVLG 222%
Trading Companies & Distributors 18 2.2%36.1%42.3% DXPE 524% · AIT 305% · URI 238%
Diversified Support Services 34 8.9%35.0%36.3% LIME 4674% · TH 422% · WLFC 348%
Electrical Components & Equipment 40 26.1%45.5%34.9% POWL 2415% · BE 869% · VRT 864%
Building Products 33 -8.8%13.6%29.1% LMB 434% · GFF 422% · PPIH 292%
Industrial Conglomerates 17 15.8%24.1%7.1% RCMT 755% · CSW 151% · TTI 149%
Environmental & Facilities Services 28 -8.3%17.9%4.7% CECO 888% · ADUR 661% · GEO 327%
Office Services & Supplies 10 14.0%24.2%4.0% TILE 192% · PBI 166% · EBF 55%
Research & Consulting Services 13 -7.2%-18.7%-4.2% HURN 227% · CRAI 95% · GRNQ 18%
Agricultural & Farm Machinery 17 -1.2%-6.2%-15.7% BLBD 202% · DE 91% · GENC 67%
Data Processing & Outsourced Services 6 -30.4%-9.6%-25.0% EXLS 56% · BR 15% · G -23%
Passenger Airlines 11 5.9%-5.9%-26.7% LTM 2282% · UAL 149% · SKYW 144%
Human Resource & Employment Services ← 20 4.5%-19.0%-35.2% BBSI 88% · ADP 48% · KFY 35%
Air Freight & Logistics 12 -16.2%-24.2%-37.3% CHRW 78% · FDX 68% · EXPD 61%
Security & Alarm Services 10 -36.2%-18.0%-43.5% CIX 112% · MG 91% · BCO 52%
Airport Services 3 -69.1%-72.2%-59.7% JOBY -27% · ASLE -60% · UP -100%
Median of constituents with a full price history over each window. Top names are unfiltered by size in this render.

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Financials

NSPADPPAYXTNETBBSIRHIMedian
NameInsperityAutomati.Paychex Trinet Barrett .Robert H. 
Mkt Price52.79280.81124.4770.4833.5544.7561.64
Mkt Cap2.0112.044.53.20.84.53.9
Rev LTM6,87221,9486,5124,8841,2665,2935,903
Op Inc LTM-35,7792,5103025211177
FCF LTM1944,7762,32228816215252
FCF 3Y Avg1284,2541,92235213288320
CFO LTM2255,4412,55737037256313
CFO 3Y Avg1644,8462,11843030339385

Growth & Margins

NSPADPPAYXTNETBBSIRHIMedian
NameInsperityAutomati.Paychex Trinet Barrett .Robert H. 
Rev Chg LTM2.6%6.7%16.9%-3.5%5.6%-4.9%4.1%
Rev Chg 3Y Avg3.0%6.8%9.3%-0.4%6.0%-8.5%4.5%
Rev Chg Q1.7%6.8%12.5%-4.8%3.8%-2.4%2.7%
QoQ Delta Rev Chg LTM0.4%1.6%2.8%-1.2%0.9%-0.6%0.7%
Op Inc Chg LTM-106.4%6.8%13.7%22.8%-17.0%-93.6%-5.1%
Op Inc Chg 3Y Avg-65.2%8.6%7.4%-6.3%-2.3%-64.6%-4.3%
Op Mgn LTM-0.0%26.3%38.6%6.2%4.1%0.2%5.2%
Op Mgn 3Y Avg1.3%26.1%39.8%7.1%4.8%2.9%5.9%
QoQ Delta Op Mgn LTM0.2%-0.2%1.7%0.5%-0.6%-1.2%0.0%
CFO/Rev LTM3.3%24.8%39.3%7.6%2.9%4.8%6.2%
CFO/Rev 3Y Avg2.5%23.5%36.4%8.6%2.5%6.0%7.3%
FCF/Rev LTM2.8%21.8%35.7%5.9%1.2%4.1%5.0%
FCF/Rev 3Y Avg1.9%20.6%33.1%7.0%1.1%5.1%6.1%

Valuation

NSPADPPAYXTNETBBSIRHIMedian
NameInsperityAutomati.Paychex Trinet Barrett .Robert H. 
Mkt Cap2.0112.044.53.20.84.53.9
P/S0.35.16.80.70.60.80.8
P/Op Inc-668.719.417.710.715.6419.916.7
P/EBIT91.218.117.210.713.5419.917.7
P/E-125.425.425.318.523.339.024.3
P/CFO8.920.617.48.822.317.517.4
Total Yield3.7%6.3%7.5%7.0%5.3%7.9%6.6%
Dividend Yield4.5%2.3%3.6%1.6%1.0%5.3%3.0%
FCF Yield 3Y Avg5.5%4.2%4.6%10.0%1.6%6.5%5.1%
D/E0.20.00.10.30.00.10.1
Net D/E-0.10.00.10.2-0.1-0.0-0.0

Returns

NSPADPPAYXTNETBBSIRHIMedian
NameInsperityAutomati.Paychex Trinet Barrett .Robert H. 
1M Rtn10.0%15.6%13.7%16.8%-15.5%18.2%14.6%
3M Rtn67.5%25.6%29.7%65.7%6.7%63.9%46.8%
6M Rtn137.2%33.0%39.6%85.7%4.7%82.1%60.8%
12M Rtn2.2%-6.3%-7.7%4.5%-30.5%28.4%-2.0%
3Y Rtn-39.3%20.1%13.3%-31.1%44.2%-30.9%-8.8%
1M Excs Rtn6.4%12.0%10.1%13.2%-19.1%14.6%11.0%
3M Excs Rtn71.1%25.5%30.4%66.4%5.6%65.2%47.8%
6M Excs Rtn126.1%21.9%28.5%74.6%-6.3%71.0%49.8%
12M Excs Rtn-15.1%-26.6%-26.4%-11.3%-46.8%12.8%-20.8%
3Y Excs Rtn-115.9%-54.2%-61.7%-104.7%-28.7%-104.1%-82.9%

Financials

Segment Financials

Revenue by Segment
$ Mil20252024202320222021
Human Resources (HR) Solutions6,8126,5816,4865,9394,973
Total6,8126,5816,4865,9394,973


Price Behavior

Price Behavior
Market Price$52.79 
Market Cap ($ Bil)2.0 
First Trading Date01/29/1997 
Distance from 52W High-2.3% 
   50 Days200 Days
DMA Price$46.71$35.47
DMA Trendupup
Distance from DMA13.0%48.8%
 3M1YR
Volatility59.6%65.6%
Downside Capture-177.6019.68
Upside Capture84.1718.04
Correlation (SPY)-14.8%2.4%
NSP Betas & Captures as of 7/31/2026

 1M2M3M6M1Y3Y
Beta-0.88-1.13-1.47-0.580.370.60
Up Beta-1.86-0.380.63-0.470.230.76
Down Beta0.92-1.33-0.76-0.480.740.49
Up Capture42%11%-94%-21%15%11%
Bmk +ve Days11223567138427
Stock +ve Days15263768128375
Down Capture-308%-316%-527%-147%51%91%
Bmk -ve Days11212859114326
Stock -ve Days7172657123377

[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 NSP
NSP4.9%65.4%0.34-
Sector ETF (XLI)20.5%17.1%0.92-3.4%
Equity (SPY)21.1%12.9%1.222.4%
Gold (GLD)37.5%28.8%1.10-19.3%
Commodities (DBC)43.2%20.2%1.66-2.7%
Real Estate (VNQ)12.9%13.8%0.6414.1%
Bitcoin (BTCUSD)-31.6%44.1%-0.732.7%

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Based On 5-Year Data
Annualized
Return
Annualized
Volatility
Sharpe
Ratio
Correlation
with NSP
NSP-9.7%44.9%-0.08-
Sector ETF (XLI)13.1%17.6%0.5730.2%
Equity (SPY)12.9%17.2%0.5730.4%
Gold (GLD)20.6%18.6%0.90-9.4%
Commodities (DBC)10.4%19.6%0.414.8%
Real Estate (VNQ)2.3%18.9%0.0230.4%
Bitcoin (BTCUSD)10.4%52.8%0.3812.9%

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Based On 10-Year Data
Annualized
Return
Annualized
Volatility
Sharpe
Ratio
Correlation
with NSP
NSP7.4%46.7%0.33-
Sector ETF (XLI)13.8%20.0%0.6042.4%
Equity (SPY)15.2%17.9%0.7241.5%
Gold (GLD)12.7%16.2%0.64-5.0%
Commodities (DBC)8.0%18.0%0.3612.8%
Real Estate (VNQ)5.0%20.7%0.2040.5%
Bitcoin (BTCUSD)63.1%66.1%1.0310.9%

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Short Interest

Short Interest: As Of Date7312026
Short Interest: Shares Quantity3.4 Mil
Short Interest: % Change Since 7152026-11.1%
Average Daily Volume0.7 Mil
Days-to-Cover Short Interest4.6 days
Basic Shares Quantity38.0 Mil
Short % of Basic Shares8.9%

Earnings Returns History

Updated 8/7/2026
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 Forward Returns
Earnings Date1D Returns5D Returns21D Returns
7/29/20261.6%-3.9% 
4/30/2026-19.8%-8.1%3.4%
2/10/2026-10.9%-23.6%-37.2%
11/3/2025-17.9%-27.2%-20.3%
8/1/2025-24.4%-12.3%-7.3%
4/29/2025-14.5%-17.6%-18.3%
2/10/202516.2%26.0%28.7%
10/31/2024-2.9%2.3%-2.8%
...
SUMMARY STATS   
# Positive101110
# Negative151414
Median Positive6.3%5.7%7.0%
Median Negative-10.9%-11.8%-9.8%
Max Positive16.2%26.0%28.7%
Max Negative-24.4%-27.2%-37.2%
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 Forward Returns
Earnings Date1D Returns5D Returns21D Returns
7/29/20261.6%-3.9% 
4/30/2026-19.8%-8.1%3.4%
2/10/2026-10.9%-23.6%-37.2%
11/3/2025-17.9%-27.2%-20.3%
8/1/2025-24.4%-12.3%-7.3%
4/29/2025-14.5%-17.6%-18.3%
2/10/202516.2%26.0%28.7%
10/31/2024-2.9%2.3%-2.8%
8/1/2024-5.2%-10.4%-9.4%
5/1/20241.3%2.5%-8.7%
2/8/2024-14.8%-18.2%-10.1%
10/31/20239.7%10.8%16.3%
8/1/2023-16.9%-17.2%-15.3%
4/26/2023-0.3%0.3%-7.0%
2/9/20234.3%7.5%6.5%
10/31/202210.2%5.7%7.5%
8/1/2022-2.0%-1.6%-2.4%
4/26/20228.9%6.9%-5.8%
2/10/2022-15.2%-16.8%-14.1%
11/1/2021-4.6%-5.7%-12.8%
8/2/20211.5%2.9%11.6%
5/3/2021-0.9%-0.7%0.1%
2/11/2021-9.4%-11.4%1.6%
11/2/20208.2%13.5%14.1%
8/3/20202.1%1.3%0.4%
SUMMARY STATS   
# Positive101110
# Negative151414
Median Positive6.3%5.7%7.0%
Median Negative-10.9%-11.8%-9.8%
Max Positive16.2%26.0%28.7%
Max Negative-24.4%-27.2%-37.2%

SEC Filings

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Report DateFiling DateFiling
06/30/202607/30/202610-Q
03/31/202605/01/202610-Q
12/31/202502/11/202610-K
09/30/202511/04/202510-Q
06/30/202508/01/202510-Q
03/31/202504/29/202510-Q
12/31/202402/11/202510-K
09/30/202410/31/202410-Q
06/30/202408/06/202410-Q
03/31/202405/01/202410-Q
12/31/202302/09/202410-K
09/30/202310/31/202310-Q
06/30/202308/01/202310-Q
03/31/202304/26/202310-Q
12/31/202202/10/202310-K
09/30/202210/31/202210-Q
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Report DateFiling DateFiling
06/30/202607/30/202610-Q
03/31/202605/01/202610-Q
12/31/202502/11/202610-K
09/30/202511/04/202510-Q
06/30/202508/01/202510-Q
03/31/202504/29/202510-Q
12/31/202402/11/202510-K
09/30/202410/31/202410-Q
06/30/202408/06/202410-Q
03/31/202405/01/202410-Q
12/31/202302/09/202410-K
09/30/202310/31/202310-Q
06/30/202308/01/202310-Q
03/31/202304/26/202310-Q
12/31/202202/10/202310-K
09/30/202210/31/202210-Q
06/30/202208/02/202210-Q
03/31/202204/26/202210-Q
12/31/202102/11/202210-K
09/30/202111/02/202110-Q
06/30/202108/03/202110-Q
03/31/202105/04/202110-Q
12/31/202002/12/202110-K
09/30/202011/02/202010-Q
06/30/202008/04/202010-Q
03/31/202005/05/202010-Q
12/31/201902/12/202010-K
09/30/201911/04/201910-Q

Recent Forward Guidance

Updated 7/30/2026

Latest: Q2 2026 Earnings Reported 7/29/2026

Forward GuidanceGuidance Change
MetricLowMidHigh% Chg% DeltaChangePrior
Q3 2026 Average WSEEs paid0.31 Mil0.31 Mil0.31 Mil1.0% Higher NewActual: 0.30 Mil for Q2 2026
2026 Average WSEEs paid0.30 Mil0.31 Mil0.31 Mil0.3% RaisedGuidance: 0.30 Mil for 2026
Q3 2026 Adjusted EPS-0.090.160.41-38.5% Lower NewActual: 0.26 for Q2 2026
2026 Adjusted EPS1.882.152.432.6% RaisedGuidance: 2.1 for 2026
Q3 2026 Adjusted EBITDA14.00 Mil27.50 Mil41.00 Mil-14.1% Lower NewActual: 32.00 Mil for Q2 2026
2026 Adjusted EBITDA185.00 Mil205.00 Mil225.00 Mil2.5% RaisedGuidance: 200.00 Mil for 2026

Prior: Q1 2026 Earnings Reported 4/30/2026

Forward GuidanceGuidance Change
MetricLowMidHigh% Chg% DeltaChangePrior
Q2 2026 Average WSEEs paid0.30 Mil0.30 Mil0.30 Mil-0.2% LoweredGuidance: 0.30 Mil for Q1 2026
Q2 2026 Adjusted EPS0.020.260.5-79.4% LoweredGuidance: 1.26 for Q1 2026
Q2 2026 Adjusted EBITDA18.00 Mil32.00 Mil46.00 Mil-66.7% LoweredGuidance: 96.00 Mil for Q1 2026
2026 Average WSEEs paid0.30 Mil0.30 Mil0.31 Mil-1.6% LoweredGuidance: 0.31 Mil for 2026
2026 Adjusted EPS1.62.12.6-4.8% LoweredGuidance: 2.21 for 2026
2026 Adjusted EBITDA170.00 Mil200.00 Mil230.00 Mil0 AffirmedGuidance: 200.00 Mil for 2026

Q4 2025 Earnings Reported 2/10/2026

Forward GuidanceGuidance Change
MetricLowMidHigh% Chg% DeltaChangePrior
Q1 2026 Average WSEEs paid0.30 Mil0.30 Mil0.30 Mil-3.2% LoweredGuidance: 0.31 Mil for Q4 2025
Q1 2026 Adjusted EPS1.031.261.5  RaisedGuidance: -0.47 for Q4 2025
Q1 2026 Adjusted EBITDA81.00 Mil96.00 Mil111.00 Mil  RaisedGuidance: -8.00 Mil for Q4 2025
2026 Average WSEEs paid0.31 Mil0.31 Mil0.31 Mil-0.1% LoweredGuidance: 0.31 Mil for 2025
2026 Adjusted EPS1.692.212.7290.9% RaisedGuidance: 1.16 for 2025
2026 Adjusted EBITDA170.00 Mil200.00 Mil230.00 Mil47.1% RaisedGuidance: 136.00 Mil for 2025

Q3 2025 Earnings Reported 11/3/2025

Forward GuidanceGuidance Change
MetricLowMidHigh% Chg% DeltaChangePrior
Q4 2025 Average WSEEs paid0.31 Mil0.31 Mil0.32 Mil0.1% Higher NewGuidance: 0.31 Mil for Q3 2025
Q4 2025 Adjusted EPS-0.79-0.47-0.16-272.7% Lower NewGuidance: 0.28 for Q3 2025
Q4 2025 Adjusted EBITDA-25.00 Mil-8.00 Mil9.00 Mil-123.5% Lower NewGuidance: 34.00 Mil for Q3 2025
2025 Average WSEEs paid0.31 Mil0.31 Mil0.31 Mil-0.4% LoweredGuidance: 0.31 Mil for 2025
2025 Adjusted EPS0.841.161.47-46.5% LoweredGuidance: 2.16 for 2025
2025 Adjusted EBITDA119.00 Mil136.00 Mil153.00 Mil-27.5% LoweredGuidance: 187.50 Mil for 2025

Insider Activity

Updated 8/21/2026
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#OwnerTitleHoldingActionFiling DatePriceSharesTransacted
Value
Value of
Held Shares
Form
1Sarvadi, Paul JChairman of the Board & CEOSelf, As General Partner of Our Ship Limited Partnership, Ltd.Buy604202634.05233,0007,933,65037,656,304Form
2Sarvadi, Paul JChairman of the Board & CEODirectBuy506202628.73100,0002,873,23620,103,167Form
3Sarvadi, Paul JChairman of the Board & CEOSelf, As General Partner of Our Ship Limited Partnership, Ltd.Buy319202623.6025,000589,97323,549,655Form
4Sarvadi, Paul JChairman of the Board & CEOSelf, As General Partner of Our Ship Limited Partnership, Ltd.Buy319202623.22160,0003,715,20022,591,017Form
5Sarvadi, Paul JChairman of the Board & CEODirectBuy319202622.5816,987383,61710,719,464Form
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#OwnerTitleHoldingActionFiling DatePriceSharesTransacted
Value
Value of
Held Shares
Form
1Sarvadi, Paul JChairman of the Board & CEOSelf, As General Partner of Our Ship Limited Partnership, Ltd.Buy604202634.05233,0007,933,65037,656,304Form
2Sarvadi, Paul JChairman of the Board & CEODirectBuy506202628.73100,0002,873,23620,103,167Form
3Sarvadi, Paul JChairman of the Board & CEOSelf, As General Partner of Our Ship Limited Partnership, Ltd.Buy319202623.6025,000589,97323,549,655Form
4Sarvadi, Paul JChairman of the Board & CEOSelf, As General Partner of Our Ship Limited Partnership, Ltd.Buy319202623.22160,0003,715,20022,591,017Form
5Sarvadi, Paul JChairman of the Board & CEODirectBuy319202622.5816,987383,61710,719,464Form
6Masterson, Ellen H DirectBuy311202619.901,20023,880417,502Form
7Callens, Christian PSVP Legal, Gen Counsel & SecDirectBuy311202619.281,25024,100570,688Form
8Allison, James DEVP, Finance, CFO & TreasurerDirectBuy311202620.4510,000204,5001,927,862Form
9Mehl, Randall DirectBuy1110202533.881,00033,880870,953Form
10Mehl, Randall DirectBuy1110202534.252,00068,500846,215Form
11Sarvadi, Paul JChairman of the Board & CEODirectSell919202551.9810,850563,97022,246,963Form
12Clifford, Tim DirectBuy818202551.701,935100,0401,184,550Form
13Ramchand, Latha DirectBuy806202550.641,00050,640765,677Form
14Kaufman, Carol R DirectBuy806202545.245,000226,2002,129,311Form
15Mehl, Randall DirectBuy806202545.052,00090,1001,022,950Form
16Masterson, Ellen H DirectBuy806202545.3049022,197896,034Form
17Lumelleau, John L Loretta F. Lumelleau Revocable TrustBuy806202545.365,500249,480249,480Form
18Jones, Eli DirectBuy806202545.412,204100,092583,433Form
19Allison, James DEVP, Finance, CFO & TreasurerDirectBuy806202546.824,000187,2803,020,686Form

Investor Activity (13F)

Updated Aug 23, 2026
13F holdings as of Mar 31, 2026 (Q1 2026)

Active managers (13F portfolio over $250M, at least 3 holdings) with a position over $5M that is either over 10% of their portfolio or held in a concentrated book of 50 or fewer total positions. Index/ETF, sovereign, bank, community-bank and charitable/donor-advised filers are excluded.

Active ManagerValue% of PortfolioTotal PositionsQoQFiling
Hawk Ridge Capital Management LP$39.6 Mil1.4%48New13F
Active ManagerValue% of PortfolioTotal PositionsQoQFiling
Hawk Ridge Capital Management LP$39.6 Mil1.4%48New13F
Active Manager
Active ManagerValue% of PortfolioTotal PositionsQoQFiling
Hawk Ridge Capital Management LP$39.6 Mil1.4%48New13F
Core Cache Last Updated: 8/22/2026