People Incorporated (PPLI)
NASDAQ:PPLI
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PPLI Stock Chart & Stats
$44.36
-$0.92(-2.15%)
At close: 4:00 PM EST
$44.36
-$0.92(-2.15%)
Day’s Range― - ―
52-Week Range$29.56 - $46.33
Previous CloseN/A
VolumeN/A
Average Volume (3M)1.37M
Market Cap
$3.10B
Enterprise Value$3.65B
Total Cash (Recent Filing)$1.11B
Total Debt (Recent Filing)$1.42B
Price to Earnings (P/E)28.1
Beta0.94
Next Earnings
Aug 11, 2026EPS Estimate
-0.4Next Dividend Ex-DateN/A
Dividend YieldN/A
Share Statistics
EPS (TTM)1.43
Shares Outstanding68,598,000
10 Day Avg. Volume1,256,435
30 Day Avg. Volume1,369,000
Financial Highlights & Ratios
PEG Ratio0.36
Price to Book (P/B)0.64
Price to Sales (P/S)1.27
P/FCF Ratio67.65
Enterprise Value/Market Cap1.18
Enterprise Value/Revenue1.62
Enterprise Value/Gross Profit2.51
Enterprise Value/Ebitda9.11
Forecast
1Y Price Target
$52.90Price Target Upside19.25% Upside
Rating ConsensusModerate Buy
Number of Analyst Covering11
EPS Forecast (FY)-0.73
Revenue Forecast (FY)$1.84B
Bulls Say, Bears Say
Bulls Say
Margins & ProfitabilitySustained gross margins near 65% and an ~18% EBITDA margin indicate durable operating leverage across digital brands. Those margins provide a structural cushion versus ad-market cyclicality, supporting reinvestment, buybacks and debt service even if top-line recovery is gradual.
Improving Free Cash FlowConsistent positive free cash flow and a >$150M annual target improve financial flexibility: they enable buybacks, partial deleveraging and opportunistic M&A without relying on external financing. Durable FCF generation strengthens capital-allocation optionality over the next 2–6 months.
Restructuring & Portfolio FocusA focused reorganization into People Inc. and portfolio refocusing (Care.com sale, Search exit) structurally reduces overhead and stock‑based comp. Expected multi-year savings and clearer operating segments should raise long-term margin sustainability and strategic clarity.
Bears Say
Revenue DeclineOngoing top-line contraction undermines scalability of margins and makes profit improvements dependent on continued digital growth or portfolio actions. Persistent revenue declines constrain long-term operating leverage and require sustained execution to convert margin gains into durable enterprise value.
Google Traffic Loss & Search ShutdownA ~65% drop in Google-driven sessions and the shutdown of Search remove a historical traffic and revenue source. This structural shift forces reliance on off‑platform distribution and new monetization, increasing execution risk and potentially lowering organic growth potential over several quarters.
Restructuring Costs & LitigationMaterial one-time charges, higher corporate expense guidance and planned litigation spend create cash and EPS headwinds in the near term. These costs will compress reported results and absorb management bandwidth, delaying full realization of structural savings and cash redeployment.
PPLI FAQ
What was People Incorporated’s price range in the past 12 months?
People Incorporated lowest stock price was $29.56 and its highest was $46.33 in the past 12 months.
What is People Incorporated’s market cap?
People Incorporated’s market cap is $3.10B.
When is People Incorporated’s upcoming earnings report date?
People Incorporated’s upcoming earnings report date is Aug 11, 2026 which is in 65 days.
How were People Incorporated’s earnings last quarter?
Currently, no data Available
Is People Incorporated overvalued?
According to Wall Street analysts People Incorporated’s price is currently Undervalued.
Does People Incorporated pay dividends?
People Incorporated pays a Quarterly dividend of $0.186 which represents an annual dividend yield of N/A. See more information on People Incorporated dividends here
What is People Incorporated’s EPS estimate?
People Incorporated’s EPS estimate is -0.4.
How many shares outstanding does People Incorporated have?
People Incorporated has 68,598,000 shares outstanding.
What happened to People Incorporated’s price movement after its last earnings report?
Currently, no data Available
Which hedge fund is a major shareholder of People Incorporated?
Currently, no hedge funds are holding shares in PPLI
What is the TipRanks Smart Score and how is it calculated?
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People Incorporated Stock Smart Score
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Analyst Consensus
Moderate Buy
Average Price Target:
$52.90 (19.25% Upside)
$52.90 (19.25% Upside)
Blogger Sentiment
Bullish
PPLI Sentiment 70%
Sector Average 63%
Sector Average 63%
Hedge Fund Trend
Increased
By 2.4M Shares
Last Quarter.
Last Quarter.
Insider Transactions
Sold Shares
Worth $278.8K over
the Last 3 Months
the Last 3 Months
Crowd Wisdom
Very Positive
Last 7 Days ▲ 5.3%
Last 30 Days ▲ 6.1%
Last 30 Days ▲ 6.1%
News Sentiment
Bullish
Bullish news 79%
Bearish news 25%
Bearish news 25%
Technicals
SMA
Positive
20 days / 200 days
Momentum
14.97%
12-Months-Change
Fundamentals
Return on Equity
2.46%
Trailing 12-Months
Asset Growth
-5.10%
Trailing 12-Months
Company Description
People Incorporated
People Incorporated, together with its subsidiaries, operates as a media and internet company worldwide. The company publishes original and engaging digital content in the form of articles, illustrations, and videos and images; and magazines related to women and lifestyle under the media platforms and formats, such as People, Entertainment Weekly, People en Español, Allrecipes, Food & Wine, Simply Recipes, Serious Eats, EatingWell, The Spruce Eats, Liquor.com, MyRecipes, Feedfeed, Better Homes & Gardens, The Spruce, REAL SIMPLE, Southern Living, Martha Stewart, Magnolia Journal, InStyle, Byrdie and Brides, Travel + Leisure, Investopedia, Lifewire, The Spruce Pets, Midwest Living, Verywell, and Successful Farming. It also operates websites that offers general search services and information, including Ask.com, a search site with a variety of fresh and contemporary content; Reference.com that offers content across select vertical categories; Consumersearch.com, which offers content designed to simplify the product research process; and Shopping.net, a vertical shopping search site, as well as offers direct-to-consumer downloadable desktop applications. In addition, the company provides Care.com, an online destination for families to connect with caregivers for their children, aging parents, pets, and homes under the Care For Business and HomePay brands; a platform to connect healthcare professionals with job opportunities under the Vivian Health name; The Daily Beast, a website dedicated to news, commentary, culture, and entertainment that publishes original reporting and opinion; and production and producer services for feature films for sale and distribution through theatrical releases and video-on-demand services under the IAC Films name. The company was formerly known as IAC Inc. and changed its name to People Incorporated in June 2026. People Incorporated is headquartered in New York, New York.
PPLI Stock 12 Month Forecast
Average Price Target
$52.90
▲(19.25% Upside)
Technical Analysis
Ownership Overview
3.23% Insiders
25.71% Mutual Funds
49.35% Other Institutional Investors
1.19% Public Companies and
Individual Investors