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Insperity (NSP) Q2 Earnings, Revenues Top Estimates, View Up
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Insperity, Inc. (NSP - Free Report) reported strong second-quarter 2018 results, wherein both earnings and revenues surpassed the Zacks Consensus Estimate.
Adjusted earnings of 68 cents per share surpassed the consensus mark by 8 cents and increased a massive 65.9% year over year. The bottom line gained from double-digit worksite employee growth, solid improvement of gross profit and strategic management of operating costs. The bottom line also surpassed the guided range of 59-63 centsper share.
Total revenues of $922.3 million beat the consensus mark by $17.4 million and increased 15.9% year over year. The top line benefited from a 13.1% increase in average number of worksite employees paid per month and 2.4% increase in revenues per worksite employee per month. Average number of worksite employees paid per month was 203.9 million and revenueper worksite employee per month came in at $1,507.
In the quarter, the double-digit worksite employee growth was driven by strength across new client sales (increased sales activity in mid-market segment), higher client retention (totaled over 99%) and rise in net hiring of worksite employees by the company’s client base (hiring of Business Performance Advisors to boost core client segment growth).
So far this year, shares of Insperity have gained 83.5%, significantly outperforming the 11.6% rise of the industry it belongs to.
Operating Results
Gross profit of $154.5 million surged 18.4% from the prior-year quarter. Gross margin climbed to 16.8% from 16.4% in the prior-year quarter. The improvement was driven by 13% worksite employee growth, improved pricing and strategic management of direct cost programs. Meanwhile, gross profit per worksite employee per month increased 4.9% year over year to $253.
Adjusted EBITDA was up 39.9% year over year to $46.6 million. Adjusted EBITDA per worksite employee per month increased 22.6% to $76.
Adjusted operating expenses increased 12.4% year over year to $120.9 million. Adjusted operating expenses per worksite employee per month declined 0.5% to $198.
Operating income increased 46.4% year over year to $33.6 million. Operating income per worksite employee per month increased 30.9% to $55.
Insperity exited the second quarter with adjusted cash, cash equivalents and marketable securities of $22.6 million compared with $87.5 million at the end of the prior quarter. Long term debt was $104.4 million, in line with the first-quarter figure.
The company generated $17.3 million of cash from operating activities in the first half of 2018. Capital expenditures were $14 million.
In the first half of 2018, Insperity repurchased almost 212,000 shares for $16.2 million and paid dividends totaling $16.8 million.
Q3 Guidance
For third-quarter 2018, Insperity projects adjusted earnings in the range of 80-84 cents per share, representing a year-over-year increase of 40.4-47.4%. The guided range is well above the Zacks Consensus Estimate of 70 cents.
Adjusted EBITDA is anticipated to increase 22.9-29.9% to a range of $53-$56 million. Average worksite employees (WSEs) are expected in a range of 213,700 to 215,600, representing 14.5-15.5% growth.
2018 Guidance
Insperity raised its guidance for 2018. The company now projects adjusted earnings between $3.49 per share and $3.53 per share, implying growth of 42.4-44.1%, above the previously guided range of $3.36-$3.44 per share. The Zacks Consensus Estimate is pegged lower at $3.41.
Adjusted EBITDA is projected to grow 26.6-28.9% to a range of $225-$229 million. The prior guided range was $218 million to $223 million.
Average WSEs are expected to be in the 207,400 to 209,200 bracket, representing 13.5-14.5% growth. The earlier expected range was between 206,400 and 208,400.
Effective tax rate is anticipated to be around 26%.
Investors interested in the broader Business Services sector are keenly awaiting second-quarter earnings reports from key players like Avis Budget (CAR - Free Report) , Genpact (G - Free Report) and Delphi Technologies . While Avis Budget and Genpact will report their quarterly numbers on Aug 7, Delphi Technologies will release results on Aug 8.
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Insperity (NSP) Q2 Earnings, Revenues Top Estimates, View Up
Insperity, Inc. (NSP - Free Report) reported strong second-quarter 2018 results, wherein both earnings and revenues surpassed the Zacks Consensus Estimate.
Adjusted earnings of 68 cents per share surpassed the consensus mark by 8 cents and increased a massive 65.9% year over year. The bottom line gained from double-digit worksite employee growth, solid improvement of gross profit and strategic management of operating costs. The bottom line also surpassed the guided range of 59-63 centsper share.
Total revenues of $922.3 million beat the consensus mark by $17.4 million and increased 15.9% year over year. The top line benefited from a 13.1% increase in average number of worksite employees paid per month and 2.4% increase in revenues per worksite employee per month. Average number of worksite employees paid per month was 203.9 million and revenueper worksite employee per month came in at $1,507.
In the quarter, the double-digit worksite employee growth was driven by strength across new client sales (increased sales activity in mid-market segment), higher client retention (totaled over 99%) and rise in net hiring of worksite employees by the company’s client base (hiring of Business Performance Advisors to boost core client segment growth).
So far this year, shares of Insperity have gained 83.5%, significantly outperforming the 11.6% rise of the industry it belongs to.
Operating Results
Gross profit of $154.5 million surged 18.4% from the prior-year quarter. Gross margin climbed to 16.8% from 16.4% in the prior-year quarter. The improvement was driven by 13% worksite employee growth, improved pricing and strategic management of direct cost programs. Meanwhile, gross profit per worksite employee per month increased 4.9% year over year to $253.
Adjusted EBITDA was up 39.9% year over year to $46.6 million. Adjusted EBITDA per worksite employee per month increased 22.6% to $76.
Adjusted operating expenses increased 12.4% year over year to $120.9 million. Adjusted operating expenses per worksite employee per month declined 0.5% to $198.
Operating income increased 46.4% year over year to $33.6 million. Operating income per worksite employee per month increased 30.9% to $55.
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Balance Sheet & Cash Flow
Insperity exited the second quarter with adjusted cash, cash equivalents and marketable securities of $22.6 million compared with $87.5 million at the end of the prior quarter. Long term debt was $104.4 million, in line with the first-quarter figure.
The company generated $17.3 million of cash from operating activities in the first half of 2018. Capital expenditures were $14 million.
In the first half of 2018, Insperity repurchased almost 212,000 shares for $16.2 million and paid dividends totaling $16.8 million.
Q3 Guidance
For third-quarter 2018, Insperity projects adjusted earnings in the range of 80-84 cents per share, representing a year-over-year increase of 40.4-47.4%. The guided range is well above the Zacks Consensus Estimate of 70 cents.
Adjusted EBITDA is anticipated to increase 22.9-29.9% to a range of $53-$56 million. Average worksite employees (WSEs) are expected in a range of 213,700 to 215,600, representing 14.5-15.5% growth.
2018 Guidance
Insperity raised its guidance for 2018. The company now projects adjusted earnings between $3.49 per share and $3.53 per share, implying growth of 42.4-44.1%, above the previously guided range of $3.36-$3.44 per share. The Zacks Consensus Estimate is pegged lower at $3.41.
Adjusted EBITDA is projected to grow 26.6-28.9% to a range of $225-$229 million. The prior guided range was $218 million to $223 million.
Average WSEs are expected to be in the 207,400 to 209,200 bracket, representing 13.5-14.5% growth. The earlier expected range was between 206,400 and 208,400.
Effective tax rate is anticipated to be around 26%.
Zacks Rank & Upcoming Releases
Insperity currently carries a Zacks Rank #3 (Hold). You can see the complete list of today’s Zacks #1 Rank (Strong Buy) stocks here.
Investors interested in the broader Business Services sector are keenly awaiting second-quarter earnings reports from key players like Avis Budget (CAR - Free Report) , Genpact (G - Free Report) and Delphi Technologies . While Avis Budget and Genpact will report their quarterly numbers on Aug 7, Delphi Technologies will release results on Aug 8.
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And this outperformance has not just been a recent phenomenon. Over the years it has been remarkably consistent. From 2000 - 2017, the composite yearly average gain for these strategies has beaten the market more than 19X over. Maybe even more remarkable is the fact that we're willing to share their latest stocks with you without cost or obligation.
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