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Caldwell Delivers Strong Q1 2026 Growth as Dubai Expansion Costs Temper Profit

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  • Caldwell posted robust Q1 revenue and earnings growth on stronger hiring demand and executive search activity.
  • Profitability was impacted by Dubai office startup costs, as the firm invests in global expansion and returns cash via a dividend.
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Caldwell Delivers Strong Q1 2026 Growth as Dubai Expansion Costs Temper Profit

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Caldwell ( (TSE:CWL) ) has provided an update.

Caldwell Partners reported strong first-quarter fiscal 2026 results, with consolidated professional fees rising to $29.1 million from $21.2 million a year earlier and revenue climbing to $29.3 million, driving gross profit to $5.9 million and operating profit to $0.9 million. Net earnings improved to $0.6 million, or $0.020 per share, as robust client hiring demand and increased executive search activity supported growth, despite higher costs of sales and share-based compensation expenses. Management highlighted that profitability was tempered by startup costs tied to launching a new Dubai office, including legal, administrative, recruiting and integration expenses for new partners, investments aimed at extending the firm’s global footprint and supporting long-term growth. The company also reported stronger executive search bookings versus the prior year and reiterated its focus on selective partner hiring, disciplined cost control, and capital return to shareholders, underscored by the declaration of a quarterly dividend of $0.01 per common share.

The most recent analyst rating on (TSE:CWL) stock is a Hold with a C$1.00 price target. To see the full list of analyst forecasts on Caldwell stock, see the TSE:CWL Stock Forecast page.

Spark’s Take on TSE:CWL Stock

According to Spark, TipRanks’ AI Analyst, TSE:CWL is a Neutral.

Caldwell’s overall stock score reflects strong financial stability and reasonable valuation, with moderate technical indicators. The company’s low leverage and cash flow improvements are significant strengths, while pressure on profitability margins and approaching overbought technical levels are risks to monitor.

To see Spark’s full report on TSE:CWL stock, click here.

More about Caldwell

Caldwell Partners is a Toronto-based, technology-powered talent acquisition firm specializing in recruitment at all levels, from professional and executive roles to board positions. Operating through its Caldwell and IQTalent brands, the company uses AI-driven tools and talent strategy and assessment services to support clients’ hiring and workforce optimization needs. Its common shares trade on the Toronto Stock Exchange and the OTCQX Market.

Average Trading Volume: 21,827

Technical Sentiment Signal: Buy

Current Market Cap: C$31.52M

See more data about CWL stock on TipRanks’ Stock Analysis page.

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