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Hudson Global Inc (HSON)
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Upturn Advisory Summary
09/04/2025: HSON (1-star) has a low Upturn Star Rating. Not recommended to BUY.
Upturn Star Rating
Not Recommended Performance
These Stocks/ETFs, based on Upturn Advisory, consistently fall short of market performance, signaling caution before investing.
Analysis of Past Performance
Type Stock | Historic Profit -100% | Avg. Invested days 28 | Today’s Advisory Consider higher Upturn Star rating |
Upturn Star Rating | Upturn Advisory Performance  2.0 | Stock Returns Performance  1.0 |
| Profits based on simulation | Last Close 09/04/2025 |
Key Highlights
Company Size Small-Cap Stock | Market Capitalization 22.97M USD | Price to earnings Ratio - | 1Y Target Price 19 |
Price to earnings Ratio - | 1Y Target Price 19 | ||
Volume (30-day avg) - | Beta 0.4 | 52 Weeks Range 8.28 - 19.70 | Updated Date 06/29/2025 |
52 Weeks Range 8.28 - 19.70 | Updated Date 06/29/2025 | ||
Dividends yield (FY) - | Basic EPS (TTM) -1.23 |
Earnings Date
Report Date - | When - | Estimate - | Actual - |
Profitability
Profit Margin -2.63% | Operating Margin (TTM) -5.41% |
Management Effectiveness
Return on Assets (TTM) -2.76% | Return on Equity (TTM) -8.66% |
Valuation
Trailing PE - | Forward PE 38.02 | Enterprise Value 7287637 | Price to Sales(TTM) 0.17 |
Enterprise Value 7287637 | Price to Sales(TTM) 0.17 | ||
Enterprise Value to Revenue 0.05 | Enterprise Value to EBITDA 3.65 | Shares Outstanding 2750740 | Shares Floating 2182956 |
Shares Outstanding 2750740 | Shares Floating 2182956 | ||
Percent Insiders 14.5 | Percent Institutions 66.03 |
Upturn AI SWOT
Hudson Global Inc
Company Overview
History and Background
Hudson Global Inc. was founded in 2003, spun off from TMP Worldwide. It evolved from a traditional recruitment firm to a talent solutions provider, adapting to changing market demands.
Core Business Areas
- Permanent Recruitment: Provides permanent staffing solutions, connecting companies with candidates for full-time positions.
- Contracting: Offers contract staffing services, providing companies with temporary or project-based talent.
Leadership and Structure
Hudson Global Inc.'s leadership team typically consists of a CEO, CFO, and other senior executives overseeing various functions. The organizational structure is hierarchical, with regional and functional teams reporting to headquarters.
Top Products and Market Share
Key Offerings
- Permanent Recruitment: Permanent placement services for various industries and roles. Market share data is fragmented but Hudson competes with large global firms and regional specialists. Competitors include Robert Half, Korn Ferry, and ManpowerGroup.
- Contracting: Provision of contract workers for project-based or temporary needs. Market share is dependent on regional expertise and industry specialism, competing with the same main competitors as permanent placements.
Market Dynamics
Industry Overview
The talent solutions industry is dynamic and competitive, influenced by economic conditions, technological advancements, and changing workforce demographics. Demand fluctuates with employment rates and specific industry needs.
Positioning
Hudson Global Inc. positions itself as a specialized talent solutions provider, focusing on specific industries and skill sets to differentiate itself from larger general staffing firms.
Total Addressable Market (TAM)
The global staffing market is estimated to be in the hundreds of billions of dollars. Hudson is positioned to capture a small part of this fragmented TAM through its specialized services.
Upturn SWOT Analysis
Strengths
- Specialized recruitment expertise
- Global network
- Strong client relationships
- Experienced management team
Weaknesses
- Smaller size compared to major competitors
- Geographic concentration risks
- Reliance on economic cycles
- Limited brand recognition relative to larger players
Opportunities
- Expanding into new geographic markets
- Acquiring specialized recruitment firms
- Leveraging technology for talent sourcing
- Offering value-added services beyond recruitment
Threats
- Economic downturns
- Increased competition
- Technological disruption
- Changes in labor laws and regulations
Competitors and Market Share
Key Competitors
- RHI
- KFY
- MAN
Competitive Landscape
Hudson Global Inc. faces competition from larger, more diversified staffing firms, as well as specialized boutique agencies. Its competitive advantage lies in its industry expertise and client relationships.
Growth Trajectory and Initiatives
Historical Growth: Historical growth patterns have been influenced by economic conditions and strategic initiatives. Growth has been modest but the company has been around for over 20 years.
Future Projections: Future growth projections are reliant on economic conditions and the company's execution of strategic initiatives. Analyst estimates depend on current financial data and market trends. Without current data, no future projection can be made.
Recent Initiatives: Recent initiatives may include investments in technology, expansion into new markets, or acquisitions of specialized recruitment firms.
Summary
Hudson Global Inc. is a smaller player in the competitive talent solutions market. They have expertise in a few specific verticals that helps them win business. They need to be aware of larger competitors and external market shifts that can reduce demand for their services. Hudson Global Inc is highly dependent on market conditions and it's financial performance will be highly influenced by global market factors and has to carefully manage its cashflows.
Peer Comparison
Sources and Disclaimers
Data Sources:
- Company filings, industry reports, market analysis
Disclaimers:
This analysis is based on publicly available information and is not financial advice. Market share percentages are approximate and may vary.
AI Summarization is directionally correct and might not be accurate.
Summarized information shown could be a few years old and not current.
Fundamental Rating based on AI could be based on old data.
AI-generated summaries may have inaccuracies (hallucinations). Please verify the information before taking action.
About Hudson Global Inc
Exchange NASDAQ | Headquaters Old Greenwich, CT, United States | ||
IPO Launch date 2003-03-18 | CEO & Director Mr. Jeffrey E. Eberwein | ||
Sector Industrials | Industry Staffing & Employment Services | Full time employees 980 | Website https://www.hudsonrpo.com |
Full time employees 980 | Website https://www.hudsonrpo.com | ||
Hudson Global, Inc. provides talent solutions for mid-to-large-cap multinational companies and government agencies under the Hudson RPO brand in the Americas, the Asia Pacific, and Europe. It offers recruitment process outsourcing RPO services, such as recruitment and contracting solutions, project-based outsourcing, contingent workforce solutions, and recruitment consulting for clients' permanent staff hires; and RPO contracting services, including outsourced professional contract staffing and managed services. The company was formerly known as Hudson Highland Group, Inc. and changed its name to Hudson Global, Inc. in April 2012. Hudson Global, Inc. was founded in 1999 and is headquartered in Old Greenwich, Connecticut.
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