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Professional Diversity Network Inc (IPDN)
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Upturn Advisory Summary
09/12/2025: IPDN (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 -57.66% | Avg. Invested days 27 | Today’s Advisory WEAK BUY |
Upturn Star Rating | Upturn Advisory Performance  2.0 | Stock Returns Performance  1.0 |
| Profits based on simulation | Last Close 09/12/2025 |
Key Highlights
Company Size Small-Cap Stock | Market Capitalization 3.65M USD | Price to earnings Ratio - | 1Y Target Price - |
Price to earnings Ratio - | 1Y Target Price - | ||
Volume (30-day avg) - | Beta 1.65 | 52 Weeks Range 0.97 - 11.20 | Updated Date 06/29/2025 |
52 Weeks Range 0.97 - 11.20 | Updated Date 06/29/2025 | ||
Dividends yield (FY) - | Basic EPS (TTM) -1.76 |
Earnings Date
Report Date - | When - | Estimate - | Actual - |
Profitability
Profit Margin -37.52% | Operating Margin (TTM) -46.88% |
Management Effectiveness
Return on Assets (TTM) -21.5% | Return on Equity (TTM) -82.34% |
Valuation
Trailing PE - | Forward PE - | Enterprise Value 3405647 | Price to Sales(TTM) 0.56 |
Enterprise Value 3405647 | Price to Sales(TTM) 0.56 | ||
Enterprise Value to Revenue 0.52 | Enterprise Value to EBITDA -4.45 | Shares Outstanding 2083230 | Shares Floating 989869 |
Shares Outstanding 2083230 | Shares Floating 989869 | ||
Percent Insiders 50.38 | Percent Institutions 6.08 |
Upturn AI SWOT
Professional Diversity Network Inc
Company Overview
History and Background
Professional Diversity Network Inc. (IPDN) was founded in 2003. It provides online career resources and networking platforms for diverse professionals. The company has evolved to focus on connecting employers with diverse talent and providing diversity and inclusion solutions.
Core Business Areas
- Recruitment Solutions: Provides recruitment solutions connecting employers with diverse professionals, including job boards and candidate sourcing services.
- Diversity & Inclusion Consulting: Offers consulting services to help organizations develop and implement diversity and inclusion strategies.
- Networking Platforms: Operates online networking platforms for diverse professionals to connect and share career opportunities.
Leadership and Structure
The leadership team includes executives overseeing sales, marketing, technology, and finance. The organizational structure is hierarchical with departments responsible for different business functions.
Top Products and Market Share
Key Offerings
- PDN Recruiter: A recruitment solution that connects employers with diverse talent. Market share data is not readily available but competes with other online recruitment platforms. Competitors include LinkedIn, Indeed, and specialized diversity recruitment platforms. Revenue data is not disclosed separately for this product. Number of users is not disclosed.
- NAPW: A networking platform for professional women. Market share data is not readily available. Competitors include LinkedIn groups, women-focused networking organizations, and other professional platforms. Revenue data is not disclosed separately for this product. Number of users is not disclosed.
Market Dynamics
Industry Overview
The diversity recruitment and inclusion market is growing due to increasing awareness of the benefits of diversity and inclusion in the workplace. Demand for diversity solutions is driven by regulatory requirements and social pressures.
Positioning
Professional Diversity Network Inc. positions itself as a specialized provider of diversity recruitment and inclusion solutions, targeting organizations committed to building diverse workforces.
Total Addressable Market (TAM)
The global diversity and inclusion market size is estimated at billions of dollars, expected to grow further. Professional Diversity Network Inc. captures a small fraction of this TAM with its current solutions.
Upturn SWOT Analysis
Strengths
- Specialized focus on diversity recruitment
- Established network of diverse professionals
- Experienced management team
Weaknesses
- Limited financial resources
- Smaller market share compared to larger competitors
- Dependence on a few key products
Opportunities
- Expanding market for diversity and inclusion solutions
- Partnerships with larger organizations
- Developing new diversity and inclusion products
Threats
- Increased competition from larger recruitment platforms
- Economic downturn impacting recruitment budgets
- Changes in diversity and inclusion regulations
Competitors and Market Share
Key Competitors
- LinkedIn (MSFT)
- Indeed (RECR)
- ZipRecruiter (ZIP)
Competitive Landscape
Professional Diversity Network Inc. faces stiff competition from larger recruitment platforms with greater resources and brand recognition. It differentiates itself through its focus on diversity.
Growth Trajectory and Initiatives
Historical Growth: Historical growth has been variable, depending on market conditions and competitive pressures.
Future Projections: Future growth is projected to depend on the company's ability to expand its product offerings and partnerships.
Recent Initiatives: Recent initiatives include product enhancements and partnerships to expand its reach.
Summary
Professional Diversity Network Inc. operates in the competitive diversity recruitment market. It is a niche player with a focus on connecting employers with diverse talent. While its focused approach can be an advantage, it faces competition from larger, more established players. IPDN needs to navigate threats such as growing competition from big players.
Peer Comparison
Sources and Disclaimers
Data Sources:
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- Industry reports
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Disclaimers:
This analysis is based on available information and subject to change. It is not financial advice.
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About Professional Diversity Network Inc
Exchange NASDAQ | Headquaters Chicago, IL, United States | ||
IPO Launch date 2013-03-05 | CEO - | ||
Sector Industrials | Industry Staffing & Employment Services | Full time employees 41 | Website https://www.ipdn.com |
Full time employees 41 | Website https://www.ipdn.com | ||
Professional Diversity Network, Inc. operates online professional networking communities with career resources in the United States. It operates through three segments: TalentAlly, National Association of Professional Women (NAPW Network), and RemoteMore USA. The company offers online professional job seeking communities that offers recruitment services, such as single and multiple job postings, recruitment media, talent recruitment communities, corporate memberships, hiring campaign marketing and advertising, e-newsletter marketing, and research and outreach services to various cultural groups and employers. It also provides consumer advertising and consumer marketing solutions through advertising and job postings on its websites; and contracted software development services. In addition, the company offers IAW Leadership Lab which provides virtual networking roundtable events; Professional Identity Management through the NAPW network website and members creates, manages, and shares professional identity online and promote themselves and businesses; monthly newsletters, online and in-person seminars, webinars and certification courses to develop their skills and expand their knowledge base; and additional promotional, and publicity tools, as well as free access for the member to national summits, education programs, and press release package. Further, the company provides NAPW network members exclusive discounts on third-party products and services; and IAW Global Women's Network, which offers in-person and online networking with like-minded women to foster enhanced career connections and opportunities. The company was incorporated in 2003 and is headquartered in Chicago, Illinois.
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