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PPHC Stock Chart & Stats
$8.34
-$0.11(-1.30%)
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Day’s Range― - ―
52-Week Range$7.01 - $15.15
Previous CloseN/A
VolumeN/A
Average Volume (3M)N/A
Market Cap
$238.91M
Enterprise Value$306.44M
Total Cash (Recent Filing)$42.85M
Total Debt (Recent Filing)$73.10M
Price to Earnings (P/E)―
Beta0.94
Next Earnings
Sep 17, 2026EPS Estimate
0.3Next Dividend Ex-DateN/A
Dividend YieldN/A
Share Statistics
EPS (TTM)-1.02
Shares Outstanding29,350,077
10 Day Avg. VolumeN/A
30 Day Avg. VolumeN/A
Financial Highlights & Ratios
PEG Ratio>-0.01
Price to Book (P/B)2.63
Price to Sales (P/S)1.06
P/FCF Ratio7.96
Enterprise Value/Market Cap1.28
Enterprise Value/Revenue1.55
Enterprise Value/Gross Profit12.85
Enterprise Value/Ebitda-14.50
Forecast
1Y Price Target
$17.00Price Target Upside― Downside
Rating ConsensusModerate Buy
Number of Analyst Covering2
EPS Forecast (FY)1.21
Revenue Forecast (FY)$208.54M
Bulls Say, Bears Say
Bulls Say
Revenue Growth And Forward GuidanceSustained high single- to double-digit top-line growth and explicit FY26 revenue guidance create durable revenue visibility. Management's organic growth target (~5%) plus recent outsized quarterly growth signal expanding client demand and a scalable services model able to support multi-year revenue momentum.
Consistent Free Cash Flow GenerationReliable and increasing free cash flow is a structural strength: it funds dividends, selective M&A, tech investments and debt reduction without relying on equity. The large 2025 free cash flow expansion materially improves financial optionality and underpins sustainable capital allocation over the medium term.
High‑margin Segment Performance And Client DiversificationStrong, high‑margin performance in core segments plus low client concentration reduce earnings volatility and preserve margin durability. With no client >2% and top 10 at 8%, revenue is broadly diversified; paired with employee equity ownership, this supports retention and long‑term delivery quality across client accounts.
Bears Say
Large Noncash Share‑based Charges Suppress GAAP ProfitsA substantial, near‑term noncash share‑based compensation run‑rate meaningfully depresses GAAP profitability and may delay reported profit recovery. The charge also complicates comparability, can affect investor perception and remains a multi‑quarter headwind until the charge rolls off after FY2026.
Elevated Leverage And Negative Returns On EquityA materially higher debt burden and deeply negative ROE constrain financial flexibility. If profitability or cash generation weakens, servicing and reducing leverage will pressure investment capacity and strategic optionality. Persistent negative returns also signal that equity capital isn't yet producing positive economic returns.
Working Capital Strain And Near‑term Cash Timing RiskA sizeable receivables build and bonus timing created a temporary cash drag that produced Q1 negative FCF. If collections or working capital management do not normalize, recurring timing gaps could impair the company's ability to fund dividends, acquisitions, or reduce debt, raising medium‑term liquidity risk.
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 $238.91M.
When is Public Policy Holding Co., Inc.’s upcoming earnings report date?
Public Policy Holding Co., Inc.’s upcoming earnings report date is Sep 17, 2026 which is in 68 days.
How were Public Policy Holding Co., Inc.’s earnings last quarter?
Public Policy Holding Co., Inc. released its earnings results on May 12, 2026. The company reported $0.25 earnings per share for the quarter, the consensus estimate of $0.25 by $0.
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 N/A dividend of $0.24 which represents an annual dividend yield of N/A. 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 is 0.3.
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 $0.25 in its last earnings report, expectations of $0.25. Following the earnings report the stock price went down -10.332%.
Which hedge fund is a major shareholder of Public Policy Holding Co., Inc.?
Currently, no hedge funds are holding shares in PPHC
What is the TipRanks Smart Score and how is it calculated?
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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
Ownership Overview
16.83% Insiders
18.27% Mutual Funds
15.21% Other Institutional Investors
48.37% Public Companies and
Individual Investors
Options Prices
Currently, No data available
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