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TrueBlue (TBI) Q2 Loss Improves 80%
The Motley Fool· 2025-08-05 19:12
Core Insights - TrueBlue reported Q2 FY2025 results showing improved profitability despite flat revenue and ongoing demand softness, with a non-GAAP loss per share of $(0.07), better than the $(0.10) consensus estimate [1][2] - GAAP revenue was $396 million, slightly below the expected $400.52 million, indicating stabilization compared to the previous year, but organic growth remains challenging [1][2] - The quarter's profitability was supported by cost management, a government subsidy, and contributions from the recent acquisition of Healthcare Staffing Professionals [1] Financial Performance - Non-GAAP EPS improved by 79.9% year-over-year from $(0.35) in Q2 2024 to $(0.07) in Q2 2025 [2] - Adjusted EBITDA more than doubled to $2.6 million, representing 0.7% of revenue, with adjusted SG&A expenses reduced by 11.6% to $88.9 million [2][7] - Revenue from the PeopleReady segment was $213.2 million, down 4.6% year-over-year, while PeopleManagement's revenue increased by 1.6% to $133.9 million [5][6] Business Overview and Strategy - TrueBlue operates through three main segments: PeopleReady, PeopleManagement, and PeopleSolutions, focusing on connecting businesses with temporary and contract workers [3] - The company is prioritizing the expansion of digital platforms, scaling in high-growth sectors like healthcare, and enhancing operational efficiency [4] - Technology investments, particularly in the JobStack app, are crucial for growth, allowing for quick onboarding and job acceptance [8] Future Outlook - Management anticipates a return to growth in Q3 FY2025, with sales expected to range from a decline of 1% to an increase of 5%, particularly in the PeopleSolutions segment [10] - Despite expected growth, organic sales in PeopleSolutions are projected to decline, and PeopleReady is anticipated to remain under pressure [10][11] - Leaders noted potential for margin expansion if demand recovers, but emphasized the importance of underlying demand recovery [11]