Top-Line Growth
Total revenue of $399 million, up 8% year-over-year; organic revenue up 7% (HSP acquisition contributed ~1 percentage point of inorganic growth).
Skilled & Energy Momentum
PeopleReady grew 19% year-over-year; renewable energy revenue more than doubled (100%+ growth) for the third consecutive quarter and skilled businesses showed substantial outperformance (management cited ~50% growth in skilled business in Q1). Energy/data-center related projects now represent ~1/3 of active energy projects.
Commercial Driver Strength
Commercial driver business delivered its ninth consecutive quarter of growth; drivers represent roughly 1/3 of the PeopleManagement segment and order volume increased at the end of the quarter into April.
New Business Wins & Partnerships
Secured roughly $11 million in annualized new business from a strategic group purchasing organization partnership this quarter and $13 million in annualized new business wins in PeopleManagement during Q1; won a 9-year U.K. law enforcement RPO engagement and a prior U.K. Armed Forces engagement (international expansion ramping).
Operating Cost Discipline
SG&A decreased 8% year-over-year while revenue grew 8%; PeopleReady SG&A down ~10% in Q1. Management emphasized cost actions and technology-enabled efficiencies to improve operating leverage.
Balance Sheet & Capital Priorities
Ended quarter with $24 million cash, $74 million debt and $36 million unused on borrowing base (total liquidity ~$60 million); transitioned to an asset-backed credit facility, reduced facility size and fees, capital spend under 1% of revenue, and $34 million remaining under share repurchase authorization.