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PPHC Stock Chart & Stats
$8.99
$0.35(3.89%)
At close: 4:00 PM EDT
$8.99
$0.35(3.89%)
Day’s Range― - ―
52-Week Range$7.01 - $15.15
Previous CloseN/A
Volume57.11K
Average Volume (3M)N/A
Market Cap
$306.41M
Enterprise Value$220.22
Total Cash (Recent Filing)$36.92M
Total Debt (Recent Filing)$72.26M
Price to Earnings (P/E)―
Beta0.84
Next Earnings
Mar 17, 2027EPS EstimateN/A
Next Dividend Ex-DateN/A
Dividend Yield2.32%
Share Statistics
EPS (TTM)-1.98
Shares Outstanding29,350,077
10 Day Avg. VolumeN/A
30 Day Avg. VolumeN/A
Financial Highlights & Ratios
PEG Ratio-0.45
Price to Book (P/B)2.48
Price to Sales (P/S)0.99
P/FCF Ratio7.49
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
$17.00Price Target Upside89.10% Upside
Rating ConsensusModerate Buy
Number of Analyst Covering2
EPS Forecast (FY)1.22
Revenue Forecast (FY)$210.54M
Bulls Say, Bears Say
Bulls Say
Sustained Revenue & FCF GrowthMulti‑year top‑line expansion with consistently positive operating and free cash flow shows durable demand for advisory services and strong cash conversion. This supports reinvestment, M&A funding and dividend policy without relying on near‑term market moves or one‑off gains.
Improving Adjusted EBITDA And GuidanceManagement upgraded guidance and delivered mid‑teens reported growth with ~23% adjusted margins, indicating scalable service economics. Durable margin improvement driven by organic growth plus margin‑accretive M&A suggests sustainable operating leverage in the core business.
Stronger Liquidity & M&A FirepowerA materially improved net debt position and substantial cash after the IPO create durable financial flexibility to pursue bolt‑on acquisitions, invest in platform capabilities, and absorb seasonal working capital swings without pressuring operations.
Bears Say
Persistent GAAP Losses & Unstable MarginsOngoing GAAP losses and a swing to negative gross margin in 2025 signal structural profitability weaknesses beyond accounting noise. Until core gross and operating margins sustainably recover, returns on equity and long‑term reinvestment capacity remain constrained.
Rising LeverageMaterial increase in leverage over several years reduces financial flexibility and raises refinancing and covenant risk if cash flow weakens. Higher debt loads limit the company's ability to fund growth organically or absorb operational shocks without deleveraging actions.
Higher Holding‑Company CostsElevated corporate overhead tied to public‑company compliance and platform investments compresses consolidated margins. If these fixed holding costs persist, they erode the scalability of agency margins and require greater organic or M&A revenue to offset.
Public Policy Holding Co., Inc. News
PPHC FAQ
What was Public Policy Holding Co., Inc.’s price range in the past 12 months?
Public Policy Holding Co., Inc. lowest stock price was $7.00 and its highest was $15.15 in the past 12 months.
What is Public Policy Holding Co., Inc.’s market cap?
Public Policy Holding Co., Inc.’s market cap is $306.41M.
When is Public Policy Holding Co., Inc.’s upcoming earnings report date?
Public Policy Holding Co., Inc.’s upcoming earnings report date is Mar 17, 2027 which is in 217 days.
How were Public Policy Holding Co., Inc.’s earnings last quarter?
Public Policy Holding Co., Inc. released its earnings results on Aug 10, 2026. The company reported $0.34 earnings per share for the quarter, beating the consensus estimate of $0.3 by $0.04.
Is Public Policy Holding Co., Inc. overvalued?
According to Wall Street analysts Public Policy Holding Co., Inc.’s price is currently Undervalued.
Does Public Policy Holding Co., Inc. pay dividends?
Public Policy Holding Co., Inc. pays a Semiannually dividend of $0.24 which represents an annual dividend yield of 2.32%. See more information on Public Policy Holding Co., Inc. dividends here
What is Public Policy Holding Co., Inc.’s EPS estimate?
Public Policy Holding Co., Inc.’s EPS estimate for its next earnings report is not yet available.
How many shares outstanding does Public Policy Holding Co., Inc. have?
Public Policy Holding Co., Inc. has 29,350,077 shares outstanding.
What happened to Public Policy Holding Co., Inc.’s price movement after its last earnings report?
Public Policy Holding Co., Inc. reported an EPS of $0.34 in its last earnings report, beating expectations of $0.3. Following the earnings report the stock price went up 8.716%.
Which hedge fund is a major shareholder of Public Policy Holding Co., Inc.?
Currently, no hedge funds are holding shares in PPHC
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Company Description
Public Policy Holding Co., Inc.
Public Policy Holding Company, Inc. is a global strategic communications provider that offers a range of advisory services in government relations, public affairs, and corporate communications. The company supports clients in enhancing and defending their reputations, advancing policy objectives, and managing regulatory risk. It serves over 1,400 clients, including nearly half of the Fortune 100, across major sectors like healthcare, financial services, and technology.
PPHC Stock 12 Month Forecast
Average Price Target
$17.00
▲(89.10% Upside)
Ownership Overview
16.01% Insiders
18.27% Mutual Funds
11.32% Other Institutional Investors
53.06% Public Companies and
Individual Investors