TriNet Group (TNET)
NYSE:TNET
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Rating:57Neutral
Price Target:
$42.00
â–²(8.33% Upside)
Action:Reiterated
Date:04/30/26
The score is primarily constrained by weakened profitability trends and high balance-sheet leverage despite solid cash generation. Technicals are constructive but look somewhat extended, while valuation is reasonable (moderate P/E and a ~2.6% yield). Earnings commentary was mixed: improving insurance profitability and reiterated guidance, but meaningful volume and revenue declines remain key risks.
Positive Factors
Cash Generation
Consistent operating cash flow and stronger trailing‑12‑month free cash flow support ongoing operations, dividends and buybacks and provide a durable buffer versus earnings volatility. Reliable cash generation underpins capital allocation flexibility and funds investments in product and sales over 2–6 months.
Negative Factors
High Leverage / Thin Equity
Very high leverage and a thin equity base meaningfully reduce financial flexibility and increase bankruptcy and refinancing risk if cash flow weakens. Elevated debt limits ability to invest, makes the company sensitive to interest costs and constrains strategic options over the next several quarters.
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Positive Factors
Negative Factors
Cash Generation
Consistent operating cash flow and stronger trailing‑12‑month free cash flow support ongoing operations, dividends and buybacks and provide a durable buffer versus earnings volatility. Reliable cash generation underpins capital allocation flexibility and funds investments in product and sales over 2–6 months.
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TriNet Group (TNET) vs. SPDR S&P 500 ETF (SPY)
Market Cap
$1.97B
Dividend Yield1.81%
Average Volume (3M)353.37K
Price to Earnings (P/E)4.8
Beta (1Y)0.98
Revenue Growth-1.40%
EPS Growth-0.67%
CountryUS
Employees343,025
SectorIndustrials
Sector Strength72
IndustryStaffing & Employment Services
Share Statistics
EPS (TTM)3.35
Shares Outstanding45,944,640
10 Day Avg. Volume333,211
30 Day Avg. Volume353,373
Financial Highlights & Ratios
PEG Ratio-2.35
Price to Book (P/B)52.56
Price to Sales (P/S)0.57
P/FCF Ratio9.28
Enterprise Value/Market Cap1.31
Enterprise Value/Revenue0.52
Enterprise Value/Gross Profit2.94
Enterprise Value/Ebitda6.68
Forecast
1Y Price Target
$51.80Price Target Upside33.61% Upside
Rating ConsensusHold
Number of Analyst Covering7
EPS Forecast (FY)4.53
Revenue Forecast (FY)$4.83B
TriNet Group Business Overview & Revenue Model
Company Description
TriNet Group, Inc. provides human resources (HR) solutions, payroll services, employee benefits, and employment risk mitigation services for small and midsize businesses in the United States. The company offers multi-state payroll processing and t...
How the Company Makes Money
TriNet makes money primarily by providing PEO and HR outsourcing services to client businesses under a co-employment arrangement, in which TriNet becomes the employer of record for certain HR and benefits purposes while the client retains control ...
TriNet Group Earnings Call Summary
Earnings Call Date:Apr 30, 2026
(Q1-2026)
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Next Earnings Date:Jul 24, 2026
Earnings Call Sentiment Positive
The call presented a mix of significant operational and financial improvements alongside notable volume declines driven by prior repricing actions. Key positives included a 25% increase in adjusted EPS, a >4-point improvement in ICR to 84%, strong adjusted EBITDA and cash generation (free cash flow conversion up to 66%), doubling of ASO ARR, progress on AI-driven productivity (6% reduction in inbound contacts during tax season), and active capital return and M&A activity (Cocoon). Offsetting these were meaningful declines in revenue (-5% YoY), co‑employee and total WSE counts (-12% YoY), a 10% decline in professional services revenue, and near-term sales cadence pressure (longer time-to-close and March softness). Management reiterated full-year guidance and positioned the business to track to the top half of earnings guidance, noting the Q1 insurance favorability included a one-time prior-period benefit. Overall, the company emphasized that repricing actions and investments (AI, product, sales, Cocoon) are creating a foundation for stabilization and future sustainable growth, while acknowledging short-term headwinds from volumes and repricing.Positive Updates
Adjusted EPS Growth
Adjusted net income per diluted share of $2.48 in Q1, up 25% year-over-year, supported by disciplined pricing and expense management.
Negative Updates
Revenue Decline
Total revenues of $1.2 billion in Q1, down 5% year-over-year, driven by declining WSE volumes despite pricing benefits in insurance and professional services.
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Q1-2026 Updates
Positive
Negative
Adjusted EPS Growth
Adjusted net income per diluted share of $2.48 in Q1, up 25% year-over-year, supported by disciplined pricing and expense management.
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Company Guidance
TriNet reiterated its 2026 outlook, calling for total revenues of $4.75–$4.90 billion, professional services revenue of $625–$645 million, an insurance cost ratio (ICR) guidance band of roughly 89.25%–90.75%, adjusted EBITDA margin of 7.5%–8.7%, GAAP EPS of $2.15–$3.05 and adjusted EPS of $3.70–$4.70; management said strong Q1 results have shifted full‑year earnings toward the top half of those ranges. In Q1 the company reported $1.2 billion of revenue (‑5% YoY), adjusted EBITDA of $186 million (15.2% margin), GAAP EPS $1.90 and adjusted EPS $2.48; insurance services revenue was down 4% while insurance costs fell 9%, producing a Q1 ICR of 84% (improving over 4 points YoY) and insurance revenue per average co‑employee WSE up ~9.6%. Q1 professional services revenue was $189 million (‑10%), interest revenue $14 million (‑22%), total WSEs ~299,000 and co‑employed WSEs ~273,000 (both down ~12% YoY), net cash from operations $149 million and free cash flow $123 million; the company returned $71 million to shareholders (repurchased ~1.3M shares for $58M and paid a $0.275 dividend, raised to $0.29). Management kept the full‑year ICR range intact despite Q1’s favorable prior‑period development, noted Cocoon is modestly dilutive in 2026 and neutral in 2027, and emphasized that, absent a significant uncontrollable event, results are tracking to the more favorable end of guidance.TriNet Group Financial Statement Overview
Summary
Income Statement
52
Neutral
Balance Sheet
28
Negative
Cash Flow
69
Positive
| Breakdown | TTM | Dec 2025 | Dec 2024 | Dec 2023 | Dec 2022 | Dec 2021 |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
Income Statement | ||||||
| Total Revenue | 4.94B | 5.01B | 5.05B | 4.92B | 4.88B | 4.54B |
| Gross Profit | 874.00M | 870.00M | 952.00M | 1.10B | 1.12B | 937.00M |
| EBITDA | 385.00M | 365.00M | 374.00M | 662.00M | 610.00M | 520.00M |
| Net Income | 159.00M | 155.00M | 173.00M | 375.00M | 355.00M | 338.00M |
Balance Sheet | ||||||
| Total Assets | 3.42B | 3.80B | 4.12B | 3.69B | 3.44B | 3.31B |
| Cash, Cash Equivalents and Short-Term Investments | 340.00M | 1.98B | 360.00M | 352.00M | 430.00M | 747.00M |
| Total Debt | 946.00M | 979.00M | 1.02B | 1.14B | 552.00M | 547.00M |
| Total Liabilities | 3.34B | 3.74B | 4.05B | 3.62B | 2.67B | 2.43B |
| Stockholders Equity | 83.00M | 54.00M | 69.00M | 78.00M | 775.00M | 881.00M |
Cash Flow | ||||||
| Free Cash Flow | 330.00M | 306.00M | 201.00M | 470.00M | 506.00M | 178.00M |
| Operating Cash Flow | 357.00M | 303.00M | 279.00M | 545.00M | 562.00M | 218.00M |
| Investing Cash Flow | -48.00M | -43.00M | 153.00M | -70.00M | -226.00M | -135.00M |
| Financing Cash Flow | -200.00M | -49.00M | -207.00M | -546.00M | -536.00M | 12.00M |
TriNet Group Technical Analysis
Positive
38.77
Price Trends
39.46
Positive
44.97
Negative
53.38
Negative
Market Momentum
0.61
Positive
56.11
Neutral
62.21
Neutral
Evaluating momentum and price trends is crucial in stock analysis to make informed investment decisions. For TNET, the sentiment is Positive. The current price of 38.77 is below the 20-day moving average (MA) of 42.15, below the 50-day MA of 39.46, and below the 200-day MA of 53.38, indicating a neutral trend. The MACD of 0.61 indicates Positive momentum. The RSI at 56.11 is Neutral, neither overbought nor oversold. The STOCH value of 62.21 is Neutral, not indicating any strong overbought or oversold conditions. Overall, these indicators collectively point to a Positive sentiment for TNET.
TriNet Group Risk Analysis
TriNet Group disclosed 1 risk factors in its most recent earnings report. TriNet Group reported the most risks in the "Legal & Regulatory" category.
Finance & Corporate - Financial and accounting risks. Risks related to the execution of corporate activity and strategy
Latest Risks Added 0 New Risks
TriNet Group Peers Comparison
UnderperformOutperform
Sector (63)
Name | Overall Rating | Market Cap | P/E Ratio | ROE | Dividend Yield | Revenue Growth | EPS Growth |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
77 Outperform | $90.06B | 14.98 | 68.69% | 2.46% | 6.92% | 9.71% | |
75 Outperform | $34.75B | 15.02 | 40.94% | 3.70% | 16.44% | -5.79% | |
65 Neutral | $774.12M | -12.34 | 17.82% | 0.88% | 7.12% | -21.18% | |
63 Neutral | $10.79B | 15.43 | 7.44% | 2.01% | 2.89% | -14.66% | |
57 Neutral | $1.97B | 4.81 | 179.66% | 1.81% | -1.40% | -0.67% | |
53 Neutral | $2.79B | 45.87 | 10.14% | 8.65% | -6.08% | -35.51% | |
51 Neutral | $1.22B | 7.72 | -32.05% | 6.37% | 3.04% | -140.22% |
* Industrials Sector Average
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TriNet Group Corporate Events
Dividends
TriNet Declares Quarterly Dividend, Highlighting Shareholder Focus
Positive
Mar 19, 2026
On March 19, 2026, TriNet announced that its board approved a quarterly dividend of $0.29 per share on its common stock, with a record and ex-dividend date of April 1, 2026. The dividend is scheduled to be paid on April 27, 2026, signaling continu...
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