Hudson Global (STRR)
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Hudson Global
(NASDAQ:STRR)
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Rating:49Neutral
Price Target:
$10.00
▼(-7.83% Downside)
Action:ReiteratedDate:03/31/26
The score is held down primarily by weak financial quality (ongoing losses and negative free cash flow) and limited valuation support due to negative earnings. Technicals are roughly neutral, while the latest earnings call adds some upside from improving adjusted performance and active buybacks, tempered by continued net losses and segment headwinds.
Positive Factors
Revenue rebound & margin recovery
A meaningful top-line rebound and material gross-margin repair signal that the core RPO and acquired divisions regained pricing or mix advantages. Sustained higher gross margins expand the runway to cover fixed costs and support eventual operating profitability if revenue growth persists and SG&A is managed.
Negative Factors
Negative cash generation
Sustained negative operating and free cash flow means the business is consuming capital rather than funding growth internally. Over months this raises reliance on external financing or asset disposals, increasing execution risk for growth plans and constraining the company's ability to invest consistently without worsening leverage.
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Positive Factors
Negative Factors
Revenue rebound & margin recovery
A meaningful top-line rebound and material gross-margin repair signal that the core RPO and acquired divisions regained pricing or mix advantages. Sustained higher gross margins expand the runway to cover fixed costs and support eventual operating profitability if revenue growth persists and SG&A is managed.
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Hudson Global (STRR) vs. SPDR S&P 500 ETF (SPY)
Market Cap
$35.85M
Dividend YieldN/A
Average Volume (3M)35.09K
Price to Earnings (P/E)―
Beta (1Y)0.77
Revenue Growth42.94%
EPS Growth50.97%
CountryUS
Employees194
SectorIndustrials
Sector Strength72
IndustryMedical - Diagnostics & Research
Share Statistics
EPS (TTM)-0.10
Shares Outstanding3,714,547
10 Day Avg. Volume14,352
30 Day Avg. Volume35,091
Financial Highlights & Ratios
PEG Ratio0.13
Price to Book (P/B)0.55
Price to Sales (P/S)0.21
P/FCF Ratio-4.02
Enterprise Value/Market Cap1.40
Enterprise Value/Revenue0.33
Enterprise Value/Gross Profit0.76
Enterprise Value/Ebitda-22.65
Forecast
1Y Price Target
$22.00Price Target Upside102.76% Upside
Rating ConsensusModerate Buy
Number of Analyst Covering2
EPS Forecast (FY)0.93
Revenue Forecast (FY)$238.17M
Hudson Global Business Overview & Revenue Model
Company Description
Star Equity Holdings, Inc. provides healthcare solutions in the United States and internationally. It operates through four segments: Diagnostic Services, Diagnostic Imaging, Construction, and Investments. It offers imaging services primarily to c...
How the Company Makes Money
Hudson Global primarily makes money by delivering outsourced recruiting and talent acquisition services to client organizations. Its core revenue stream is recruitment process outsourcing (RPO), where clients contract with Hudson to manage some or...
Hudson Global Earnings Call Summary
Earnings Call Date:Nov 13, 2025
(Q3-2025)
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Next Earnings Date:May 07, 2026
Earnings Call Sentiment Positive
The earnings call highlighted significant revenue growth and positive developments across several segments, such as strong performance in Business Services and Building Solutions. However, challenges such as increased net loss, issues in the European market for Business Services, and sector-specific slowdowns were noted. Despite these challenges, the overall sentiment of the call leans towards optimism with strategic initiatives and share repurchase programs underscoring confidence in future growth.Positive Updates
Significant Revenue Growth
Third quarter 2025 revenue totaled $48 million, representing a 30% increase from the same quarter in 2024.
Negative Updates
Increased Net Loss
The company reported a net loss of $1.8 million or $0.54 per share, compared to a net loss of $800,000 or $0.28 per diluted share in the third quarter of last year.
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Q3-2025 Updates
Positive
Negative
Significant Revenue Growth
Third quarter 2025 revenue totaled $48 million, representing a 30% increase from the same quarter in 2024.
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Company Guidance
During the Star Equity Holdings Third Quarter 2025 Results Conference Call, management provided detailed guidance on several key financial metrics. The company's revenue for the third quarter was reported at $48 million, marking a significant 30% increase compared to the same quarter in 2024. Despite reporting a net loss of $1.8 million or $0.54 per share, there was a positive turnaround in non-GAAP terms with an adjusted net income per share of $0.02, up from an adjusted net loss of $0.13 per share in the prior-year quarter. Adjusted EBITDA also saw an increase to $1.3 million from $800,000 in the third quarter of last year, with a pro forma adjusted EBITDA of $3.1 million compared to $600,000 a year ago. The company's total cash, including restricted cash, was noted at $18.5 million by the end of the quarter. Additionally, the company completed an 8% share repurchase during the quarter, reflecting confidence in its intrinsic value. Looking forward, Star Equity anticipates driving shareholder value through a balanced strategy of organic growth, disciplined capital allocation, and potential accretive acquisitions.Hudson Global Financial Statement Overview
Summary
Income Statement
48
Neutral
Balance Sheet
60
Neutral
Cash Flow
35
Negative
| Breakdown | Dec 2025 | Dec 2024 | Dec 2023 | Dec 2022 | Dec 2021 |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
Income Statement | |||||
| Total Revenue | 172.16M | 53.36M | 161.34M | 112.15M | 106.56M |
| Gross Profit | 78.66M | 11.05M | 80.27M | 25.88M | 15.24M |
| EBITDA | -2.48M | -4.81M | 2.85M | -9.00K | -3.03M |
| Net Income | -5.92M | -10.44M | 2.20M | -5.25M | -2.98M |
Balance Sheet | |||||
| Total Assets | 113.23M | 52.58M | 60.96M | 67.94M | 61.24M |
| Cash, Cash Equivalents and Short-Term Investments | 15.86M | 17.01M | 22.61M | 27.12M | 21.71M |
| Total Debt | 26.42M | 1.06M | 1.43M | 1.94M | 2.48M |
| Total Liabilities | 47.52M | 12.15M | 12.40M | 22.15M | 21.93M |
| Stockholders Equity | 65.71M | 40.43M | 48.55M | 45.79M | 39.32M |
Cash Flow | |||||
| Free Cash Flow | -8.96M | -8.04M | 2.00M | -5.05M | -7.24M |
| Operating Cash Flow | -7.25M | -5.18M | 2.70M | -3.86M | -6.45M |
| Investing Cash Flow | 4.57M | -12.04M | 16.18M | -5.09M | 17.80M |
| Financing Cash Flow | -1.96M | 3.91M | -3.07M | 8.94M | -9.97M |
Hudson Global Technical Analysis
Negative
10.85
Price Trends
9.91
Negative
10.23
Negative
10.05
Negative
Market Momentum
-0.08
Positive
46.47
Neutral
22.96
Neutral
Evaluating momentum and price trends is crucial in stock analysis to make informed investment decisions. For STRR, the sentiment is Negative. The current price of 10.85 is above the 20-day moving average (MA) of 9.77, above the 50-day MA of 9.91, and above the 200-day MA of 10.05, indicating a bearish trend. The MACD of -0.08 indicates Positive momentum. The RSI at 46.47 is Neutral, neither overbought nor oversold. The STOCH value of 22.96 is Neutral, not indicating any strong overbought or oversold conditions. Overall, these indicators collectively point to a Negative sentiment for STRR.
Hudson Global Risk Analysis
Hudson Global disclosed 44 risk factors in its most recent earnings report. Hudson Global 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
Hudson Global Peers Comparison
UnderperformOutperform
Sector (63)
Name | Overall Rating | Market Cap | P/E Ratio | ROE | Dividend Yield | Revenue Growth | EPS Growth |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
63 Neutral | $10.79B | 15.43 | 7.44% | 2.01% | 2.89% | -14.66% | |
61 Neutral | $127.27M | -5.14 | -13.17% | ― | -9.13% | -1032.39% | |
59 Neutral | $68.25M | -6.79 | -17.82% | 41.67% | -36.79% | -507.05% | |
49 Neutral | $35.85M | -6.08 | -10.02% | ― | 42.94% | 50.97% | |
48 Neutral | $26.06M | -35.64 | -51.65% | ― | -15.43% | -43.45% | |
41 Neutral | $10.24M | -0.54 | -78.12% | ― | -7.26% | -1.37% | |
| ― | $19.68M | -3.52 | -295.27% | ― | 6913.31% | 72.35% |
* Industrials Sector Average
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Hudson Global
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Hudson Global Corporate Events
Business Operations and StrategyM&A Transactions
Hudson Global Completes Sale-Leaseback of Key Properties
Positive
Mar 30, 2026
On December 16, 2025, Alliance Drilling Tools, LLC entered into purchase and sale agreements for a trio of sale-leaseback transactions on properties in Texas, Utah, and Wyoming, with the Wyoming sale closing on February 27, 2026. On March 27, 2026...
Business Operations and StrategyStock BuybackFinancial DisclosuresM&A TransactionsRegulatory Filings and Compliance
Star Equity Updates Investor Presentation, Highlights Growth Strategy
Positive
Mar 30, 2026
Star Equity Holdings furnished an updated investor presentation on March 30, 2026, detailing its business and operations as of December 31, 2025, and clarifying that the materials are supplemental to its regulatory filings and not deemed filed und...
Business Operations and StrategyExecutive/Board Changes
Hudson Global Sets 2026 Executive Incentive and LTIP Plan
Positive
Mar 25, 2026
On March 19, 2026, Star Equity Holdings’ board compensation committee recalibrated 2025 incentive payouts after reviewing business results for the year ended December 31, 2025, awarding a mix of cash and restricted stock unit bonuses to seni...
Business Operations and StrategyStock BuybackFinancial DisclosuresRegulatory Filings and ComplianceShareholder Meetings
Hudson Global Sets Earlier 2026 Annual Shareholder Meeting
Positive
Mar 17, 2026
Star Equity Holdings reported on March 17, 2026 that 2025 was a transformative year, marked by the August 2025 merger that added Building Solutions and Energy Services and drove strong top-line growth despite a wider net loss. Revenue for the four...
Business Operations and StrategyPrivate Placements and Financing
Hudson Global Executes Strategic Sale-Leaseback to Boost Liquidity
Positive
Mar 4, 2026
On December 16, 2025, Alliance Drilling Tools entered into a $1.7 million sale and leaseback agreement for its property at 101-107 Pasture Drive in Evanston, Wyo., with the transaction closing on February 27, 2026. The deal, later assigned to Past...
Business Operations and StrategyDividendsM&A Transactions
Star Equity Declares Cash Dividend on Preferred Shares
Positive
Feb 13, 2026
Star Equity Holdings, Inc., formerly Hudson Global, Inc., is a diversified holding company operating four divisions: Building Solutions, Business Services, Energy Services, and Investments, spanning modular and structural building products, global...
Business Operations and StrategyDelistings and Listing ChangesM&A TransactionsRegulatory Filings and Compliance
Hudson Global details strategy following transformative merger update
Positive
Feb 3, 2026
On February 3, 2026, Star Equity Holdings furnished an updated investor presentation detailing its business and operations as of September 30, 2025, highlighting the completion of its August 22, 2025 merger with Star Operating Companies, Inc., aft...
Business Operations and StrategyStock BuybackM&A Transactions
Star Equity Updates Investor Presentation After Hudson Global Merger
Positive
Jan 21, 2026
Star Equity Holdings, Inc. has released an updated investor presentation, current as of September 30, 2025 and made available on January 21, 2026, outlining its strategy as a diversified holding company focused on creating shareholder value throug...
Business Operations and StrategyStock Buyback
Star Equity Launches New Year-Long Stock Repurchase Plan
Positive
Jan 5, 2026
On December 31, 2025, Star Equity Holdings, Inc. authorized a new Rule 10b5-1 trading plan as part of its previously announced common stock repurchase program, underscoring the company’s continued belief that buybacks are an attractive use o...
Business Operations and StrategyExecutive/Board Changes
Hudson Global Updates Executive Employment and Compensation Terms
Neutral
Jan 5, 2026
On December 31, 2025, Star Equity Holdings’ compensation committee approved a new executive employment agreement for President and Chief Operating Officer Richard K. Coleman Jr., effective January 1, 2026, replacing his March 31, 2022 agreem...
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