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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 - $48.32
Previous CloseN/A
VolumeN/A
Average Volume (3M)845.72K
Market Cap
$2.89B
Enterprise Value$3.85K
Total Cash (Recent Filing)$1.11B
Total Debt (Recent Filing)$1.41B
Price to Earnings (P/E)8.6
Beta0.96
Next Earnings
Nov 10, 2026EPS Estimate
-0.2Next Dividend Ex-DateN/A
Dividend YieldN/A
Share Statistics
EPS (TTM)4.58
Shares Outstanding68,674,420
10 Day Avg. Volume734,475
30 Day Avg. Volume845,723
Financial Highlights & Ratios
PEG Ratio0.38
Price to Book (P/B)0.66
Price to Sales (P/S)1.31
P/FCF Ratio74.36
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
$62.17Price Target Upside40.14% Upside
Rating ConsensusStrong Buy
Number of Analyst Covering6
EPS Forecast (FY)-0.73
Revenue Forecast (FY)$1.83B
Bulls Say, Bears Say
Bulls Say
Digital Revenue GrowthEleven consecutive quarters of digital growth indicate sustained product adoption and a durable shift toward scalable online revenue. Management's mid- to high-single-digit full-year outlook supports continued expansion beyond a single reporting period.
Digital Margin ExpansionRapid digital EBITDA growth and wider margins suggest operating leverage from efficiency initiatives, headcount optimization and AI. A more profitable digital mix can improve earnings resilience as the company transitions away from legacy activities.
Cash Generation And Balance SheetPositive free cash flow, substantial cash holdings and a stated deleveraging target provide financial flexibility for investment, restructuring and obligations. This liquidity can support the digital transition while reducing dependence on external financing.
Bears Say
Secular Print DeclineAn 18% print decline reflects a structural shift in advertising rather than temporary weakness. Continued contraction can dilute consolidated growth, reduce segment profitability and leave the digital businesses carrying more of the company's earnings burden.
Traffic And Platform DependenceA sharp fall in core sessions exposes the business to changes in search distribution and platform algorithms. Google and AI-related traffic risks could constrain audience monetization, while unresolved litigation adds uncertainty to future economics and strategy.
Uneven ProfitabilityThin margins and a history of volatile profits leave limited protection against revenue setbacks or cost increases. Contracting revenue also makes it harder to absorb corporate expenses, meaning the company must execute its efficiency and mix-improvement plans consistently.
People Incorporated News
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 $48.32 in the past 12 months.
What is People Incorporated’s market cap?
People Incorporated’s market cap is $2.89B.
When is People Incorporated’s upcoming earnings report date?
People Incorporated’s upcoming earnings report date is Nov 10, 2026 which is in 76 days.
How were People Incorporated’s earnings last quarter?
People Incorporated released its earnings results on Aug 03, 2026. The company reported $6.68 earnings per share for the quarter, beating the consensus estimate of -$0.399 by $7.079.
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 -0.2.
How many shares outstanding does People Incorporated have?
People Incorporated has 68,674,420 shares outstanding.
What happened to People Incorporated’s price movement after its last earnings report?
People Incorporated reported an EPS of $6.68 in its last earnings report, beating expectations of -$0.399. Following the earnings report the stock price went up 10.39%.
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?
Smart Score combines eight research factors - such as analyst recommendations, hedge fund trends, and technical indicators - to measure a stock’s outlook. These signals are unified into a single score that reflects bullish or bearish momentum. See detailed methodology
People Incorporated Stock Smart Score
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Analyst Consensus
Strong Buy
Average Price Target:
$62.17 (40.14% Upside)
$62.17 (40.14% Upside)
Blogger Sentiment
Bullish
PPLI Sentiment 71%
Sector Average 53%
Sector Average 53%
Hedge Fund Trend
Decreased
By 502.9K Shares
Last Quarter.
Last Quarter.
Insider Transactions
Sold Shares
Worth $278.8K over
the Last 3 Months
the Last 3 Months
Crowd Wisdom
Neutral
Last 7 Days ▼ 1.6%
Last 30 Days ▲ 1.5%
Last 30 Days ▲ 1.5%
News Sentiment
Neutral
Bullish news 50%
Bearish news 50%
Bearish news 50%
Technicals
SMA
Positive
20 days / 200 days
Momentum
2.78%
12-Months-Change
Fundamentals
Return on Equity
―
Trailing 12-Months
Asset Growth
2.17%
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 Company Deck
PPLI Earnings Call
Q2 2026
0:00 / 0:00
Earnings Call Sentiment|Positive
The call emphasized multiple operational strengths: sustained digital revenue growth, robust digital EBITDA expansion and margin improvement, strong licensing and performance marketing growth, improving free cash flow and a $189M LP sale that will bolster cash. Management provided confirmed guidance and a clear corporate-cost-reduction plan. Offsetting items include an 18% decline in Print, significant core sessions declines and exposure to Google/AI-related risks, flat ad revenue with category-specific weakness, and execution risk tied to planned noncore asset monetizations and the uncertain MGM transaction. Overall, the positives—especially recurring digital profitability, cash generation and concrete cost-savings/monetization actions—outweigh the headwinds in the near term.View all PPLI earnings summariesPPLI Stock 12 Month Forecast
Average Price Target
$62.17
▲(40.14% Upside)
Technical Analysis
Ownership Overview
3.38% Insiders
25.36% Mutual Funds
45.37% Other Institutional Investors
5.33% Public Companies and
Individual Investors