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Information Services Group
(NASDAQ:III)
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Rating:70Outperform
Price Target:
$5.50
▲(42.49% Upside)
Action:Upgraded
Date:08/07/26
Overall score reflects improving fundamentals led by a much stronger balance sheet and recovering profitability, plus a constructive (but somewhat overbought) technical setup. The earnings call adds support via positive guidance and AI-driven growth catalysts, while the main constraints on a higher score are weaker recent cash-flow performance and the sharp step-down in gross margin.
Positive Factors
Balance-sheet deleveraging
Sharp deleveraging and a low debt/equity ratio materially reduce financial risk and interest sensitivity. This durable capital structure gives ISG flexibility to invest in platforms, sustain dividends/repurchases, absorb cyclical shocks, and pursue strategic opportunities without pressuring cash flow.
Negative Factors
Weakened cash generation
Material decline in operating and free cash flow reduces internally available capital for reinvestment, product development, and working-capital cushions. Persistently weaker cash conversion increases reliance on external financing or cuts to discretionary spending, making sustained growth and margin investments harder.
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Positive Factors
Negative Factors
Balance-sheet deleveraging
Sharp deleveraging and a low debt/equity ratio materially reduce financial risk and interest sensitivity. This durable capital structure gives ISG flexibility to invest in platforms, sustain dividends/repurchases, absorb cyclical shocks, and pursue strategic opportunities without pressuring cash flow.
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Information Services Group Key Performance Indicators (KPIs)
Information Services Group (III) vs. SPDR S&P 500 ETF (SPY)
Market Cap
$249.81M
Dividend Yield3.5%
Average Volume (3M)245.30K
Price to Earnings (P/E)21.3
Beta (1Y)1.07
Revenue Growth4.18%
EPS Growth50.80%
CountryUS
Employees1,290
SectorTechnology
Sector Strength88
IndustrySpecialty Business Services
Share Statistics
EPS (TTM)0.24
Shares Outstanding48,413,464
10 Day Avg. Volume213,472
30 Day Avg. Volume245,299
Financial Highlights & Ratios
PEG Ratio0.14
Price to Book (P/B)2.94
Price to Sales (P/S)1.14
P/FCF Ratio11.14
Enterprise Value/Market Cap<0.01
Enterprise Value/Revenue<0.01
Enterprise Value/Gross Profit<0.01
Enterprise Value/Ebitda<0.01
Forecast
1Y Price Target
$6.00Price Target Upside55.44% Upside
Rating ConsensusModerate Buy
Number of Analyst Covering2
EPS Forecast (FY)0.24
Revenue Forecast (FY)$253.54M
Information Services Group Business Overview & Revenue Model
Company Description
Information Services Group, Inc. is a global AI-centered technology research and advisory firm. A trusted partner to more than 900 clients, ISG helps organizations achieve operational excellence and faster growth through digital transformation ser...
How the Company Makes Money
ISG primarily makes money by selling professional services and research tied to sourcing and technology transformation. A core revenue stream is advisory and consulting engagements, where ISG is paid (typically via project fees) to help clients as...
Information Services Group Earnings Call Summary
Earnings Call Date:May 07, 2026
(Q1-2026)
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Next Earnings Date:Oct 29, 2026
Earnings Call Sentiment Positive
The call presented more positive developments than setbacks: modest overall revenue growth, continued double‑digit adjusted EBITDA expansion and margin improvement, a sharp acceleration in AI‑related revenue, a record multiyear governance win, strong European performance, and progress toward higher recurring revenue. Weakness was concentrated in Asia Pacific (down 14.7% YoY) and a slight Americas decline, along with a QoQ reduction in cash driven by seasonality and capital returns. Management is constructive on demand and AI as a tailwind but remains cautious on macro uncertainty and is taking a conservative near‑term posture.Positive Updates
Top-of-Guidance Revenue and Year‑Over‑Year Growth
Q1 revenue of $61.2M, up 3% year‑over‑year and at the top end of guidance; company expects Q2 revenue of $62.5M to $63.5M, indicating continued growth momentum.
Negative Updates
Asia Pacific Revenue Decline
APAC revenue of $4.1M, down 14.7% YoY ($700K decline); management expects sequential recovery of ~20% in Q2 based on current pipeline, but APAC remains a weakness year‑over‑year in Q1.
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Q1-2026 Updates
Positive
Negative
Top-of-Guidance Revenue and Year‑Over‑Year Growth
Q1 revenue of $61.2M, up 3% year‑over‑year and at the top end of guidance; company expects Q2 revenue of $62.5M to $63.5M, indicating continued growth momentum.
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Company Guidance
ISG guided Q2 revenue of $62.5–$63.5 million and adjusted EBITDA of $8–$9 million (vs. Q2’25 revenue of $61.6M), signaling continued year‑over‑year growth and margin expansion off a Q1 base of $61.2M revenue (+3% YoY) and $8.3M adjusted EBITDA (+11.8%; 13.5% margin, +111 bps). Management expects Asia‑Pacific to rise ~20% sequentially (Q1 APAC $4.1M → ≈$4.9M), a robust Americas pipeline implying solid Y/Y growth, and sustained strong operating cash flow for the remainder of the year after ending Q1 with $22.7M cash, $0.7M net cash used in ops, headcount ~1,276, consulting utilization 71.5%, gross debt/EBITDA just under 1.8x and an average borrowing rate of 5.4%.Information Services Group Financial Statement Overview
Summary
Income Statement
62
Positive
Balance Sheet
78
Positive
Cash Flow
54
Neutral
| Breakdown | TTM | Dec 2025 | Dec 2024 | Dec 2023 | Dec 2022 | Dec 2021 |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
Income Statement | ||||||
| Total Revenue | 250.25M | 244.72M | 247.59M | 291.05M | 286.27M | 277.83M |
| Gross Profit | 105.48M | 100.87M | 97.28M | 112.14M | 116.62M | 109.36M |
| EBITDA | 25.95M | 23.14M | 16.95M | 21.21M | 35.21M | 30.78M |
| Net Income | 11.69M | 9.34M | 2.84M | 6.15M | 19.73M | 15.53M |
Balance Sheet | ||||||
| Total Assets | 204.60M | 211.00M | 204.51M | 247.34M | 243.03M | 236.79M |
| Cash, Cash Equivalents and Short-Term Investments | 23.68M | 28.66M | 23.07M | 22.64M | 30.59M | 47.52M |
| Total Debt | 67.50M | 70.53M | 64.92M | 87.05M | 85.97M | 79.79M |
| Total Liabilities | 108.77M | 116.33M | 108.23M | 145.26M | 142.60M | 138.40M |
| Stockholders Equity | 95.83M | 94.68M | 96.29M | 102.08M | 100.43M | 98.39M |
Cash Flow | ||||||
| Free Cash Flow | 11.34M | 24.99M | 17.03M | 8.84M | 7.72M | 39.62M |
| Operating Cash Flow | 14.61M | 29.01M | 19.86M | 12.27M | 11.15M | 41.94M |
| Investing Cash Flow | -4.61M | -4.94M | 18.99M | -4.43M | -6.87M | -2.32M |
| Financing Cash Flow | -15.63M | -19.55M | -37.91M | -16.20M | -18.94M | -34.13M |
Information Services Group Technical Analysis
Positive
3.86
Price Trends
4.21
Positive
4.14
Positive
4.68
Positive
Market Momentum
0.25
Negative
74.42
Negative
88.63
Negative
Evaluating momentum and price trends is crucial in stock analysis to make informed investment decisions. For III, the sentiment is Positive. The current price of 3.86 is below the 20-day moving average (MA) of 4.29, below the 50-day MA of 4.21, and below the 200-day MA of 4.68, indicating a bullish trend. The MACD of 0.25 indicates Negative momentum. The RSI at 74.42 is Negative, neither overbought nor oversold. The STOCH value of 88.63 is Negative, not indicating any strong overbought or oversold conditions. Overall, these indicators collectively point to a Positive sentiment for III.
Information Services Group Risk Analysis
Information Services Group disclosed 40 risk factors in its most recent earnings report. Information Services Group reported the most risks in the "Finance & Corporate" category.
Finance & Corporate - Financial and accounting risks. Risks related to the execution of corporate activity and strategy
Latest Risks Added 0 New Risks
Information Services Group Peers Comparison
UnderperformOutperform
Sector (61)
Name | Overall Rating | Market Cap | P/E Ratio | ROE | Dividend Yield | Revenue Growth | EPS Growth |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
70 Outperform | $249.81M | 21.33 | 12.32% | 4.66% | 4.18% | 50.80% | |
68 Neutral | $320.62M | -20.67 | -15.53% | ― | 65.93% | 71.75% | |
67 Neutral | $285.10M | 17.08 | 22.15% | 4.94% | -9.12% | 5.60% | |
61 Neutral | $37.18B | 12.37 | -10.20% | 1.83% | 8.50% | -7.62% | |
50 Neutral | $245.72M | -1.02 | -19.59% | ― | -10.31% | -2595.28% | |
48 Neutral | $85.28M | -0.36 | -156.79% | ― | -4.78% | -699.44% | |
47 Neutral | $204.89M | -0.48 | 134.79% | ― | -0.61% | -405.05% |
* Technology Sector Average
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