Insperity (NYSE:NSP) Q4 2025 Earnings call February 10, 2026 05:00 PM ET Company ParticipantsJim Allison - EVP of Finance, CFO and TreasurerPaul Sarvadi - Chairman of the Board and CEOConference Call ParticipantsAndrew Nicholas - AnalystJeff Martin - AnalystMark Marcon - AnalystTobey Sommer - AnalystNone - AnalystOperatorGood afternoon. My name is John, and I will be your conference operator today. I would like to welcome everyone to the Insperity Fourth Quarter 2025 Earnings Conference Call. At this time, ...

Financial Data and Key Metrics Changes - The company reported an adjusted EPS for Q4 2025 of -$0.60 and adjusted EBITDA of -$13 million, with an additional operating expense of $2.8 million due to accelerated sales office consolidation [3][4] - The average number of paid worksite employees increased by 1.1% to 312,377 compared to Q4 2024, although this was slightly below forecast due to client net hiring volatility [3][4] - For the full year 2025, adjusted EBITDA declined by 51% to $131 million, and adjusted EPS declined by 71% to $1.03 [21] Business Line Data and Key Metrics Changes - Gross profit per worksite employee in Q4 2025 was $183 per month, generally in line with forecasts, while operating expenses decreased by 6% compared to Q4 2024 [4][5] - The company invested $15 million in HRScale during Q4 2025, compared to $19 million in Q4 2024, indicating a shift in investment strategy [5][6] Market Data and Key Metrics Changes - The company faced significant challenges in the small and medium-sized business market due to ongoing economic uncertainty and healthcare claim cost increases, impacting growth and profitability [9][21] - Client retention averaged 99% per month during Q4, with worksite employees paid from new clients increasing by 6% over Q4 2024 [4][11] Company Strategy and Development Direction - The company aims to enhance margin recovery and regain growth momentum through HR360 sales and the rollout of HRScale, a new solution designed for mid-market companies [8][12] - A three-year plan has been initiated to return to targeted growth and profitability metrics, with a focus on margin recovery in the first year and balanced growth in the second year [18][19] Management's Comments on Operating Environment and Future Outlook - Management acknowledged the challenges faced in 2025, including rising benefits costs and macroeconomic factors, but expressed confidence in the strategies implemented for profitability recovery in 2026 [21][24] - The company expects growth for 2026 to be between -1.5% to +1.5% compared to 2025, with a focus on improving pricing and client selection strategies [11][23] Other Important Information - The company amended its credit facility, increasing borrowing capacity and extending the maturity date, which provides additional financial flexibility [7] - The company plans to continue returning capital to shareholders through dividends, having paid $90 million in cash dividends for the year [6] Q&A Session Summary Question: Can you elaborate on HRScale momentum and expected employee numbers? - Management expressed confidence in achieving 6,000-8,000 employees on HRScale by year-end, prioritizing larger clients and balancing new accounts [31][32] Question: What are the expected healthcare claims dynamics for 2026? - Management indicated that healthcare claims trends are expected to remain elevated, but steps have been taken to mitigate costs through negotiations and plan design changes [36] Question: How significant is the trend of client-sponsored healthcare plans? - Management noted that this is both a strategic initiative and a market response, allowing for better client options and reduced risk on the benefit side [39][40] Question: What is the retention rate for the year and client reactions to renewals? - The retention rate was approximately 83%, with positive client reactions to efforts made to manage costs and improve service [62] Question: What are the cash flow expectations for 2026? - Management expects capital expenditures to return to historical levels, with a focus on managing cash flow effectively throughout the year [46][47]

Insperity (NYSE:NSP) Q4 2025 Earnings call February 10, 2026 05:00 PM ET Speaker1Good afternoon. My name is John, and I will be your conference operator today. I would like to welcome everyone to the Insperity Fourth Quarter 2025 Earnings Conference Call. At this time, all participants are in a listen-only mode. A question-and-answer session will follow the formal presentation. If anyone should require operator assistance during the conference, please press star 0 on your telephone keypad. Please note, this ...

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Financial Performance - Q3 2025 - Q3 average paid worksite employees increased by 1%[8] - Adjusted EBITDA decreased by 74%[11] - Adjusted EPS decreased by 151%[11] - Operating expenses decreased by 4% compared to Q3 2024[13] Financial Performance - YTD September 2025 - Average paid worksite employees increased by 1%[15] - Adjusted EBITDA decreased by 42%[18] - Adjusted EPS decreased by 54%[18] Balance Sheet and Cash Flow - Adjusted Cash was $120 million as of September 30, 2025[20] - Total Debt was $369 million as of September 30, 2025[20] - Adjusted EBITDA was $144 million YTD September 30, 2025[20] Q4 and FY 2025 Outlook - Q4 2025 Adjusted EBITDA is projected at $(25) million, a decrease of 209% year-over-year[22] - FY 2025 Adjusted EBITDA is projected between $119 million and $153 million, a decrease of 56% to 43% year-over-year[22] - FY 2025 Adjusted EPS is projected between $0.84 and $1.47, a decrease of 77% to 59% year-over-year[22]