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Professional Diversity Network Inc (IPDN)



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Upturn Advisory Summary
06/27/2025: IPDN (1-star) is currently NOT-A-BUY. Pass it for now.
1 Year Target Price $0
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Analysis of Past Performance
Type Stock | Historic Profit -57.95% | Avg. Invested days 24 | Today’s Advisory PASS |
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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 |
Analyst Ratings
Rating - | Target Price - | Buy - | Strong Buy - |
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Upturn AI SWOT
Professional Diversity Network Inc

Company Overview
History and Background
Professional Diversity Network, Inc. (IPDN) was founded to provide online platforms for diverse professionals to connect with employers. Its history includes mergers and acquisitions that have shaped its current portfolio of career resources.
Core Business Areas
- Recruitment Solutions: Offers recruitment services connecting employers with diverse talent through job boards, targeted advertising, and virtual career fairs.
- Professional Networking Platforms: Operates online platforms enabling professionals from various diverse backgrounds to network, share resources, and find job opportunities.
- Membership Programs: Provides premium membership programs for job seekers and professionals with access to career development tools and resources.
Leadership and Structure
The leadership team includes the CEO, CFO, and other key executives. The organizational structure consists of departments for sales, marketing, technology, and operations.
Top Products and Market Share
Key Offerings
- PDN Career Platform: PDN's main job board and professional networking site focuses on diverse professionals. It has a limited market share compared to larger platforms like LinkedIn (MSFT). Competitors include LinkedIn, Indeed, and diversity-specific job boards.
- National Association of Professional Women (NAPW): A membership-based community for professional women offering networking, mentoring, and career advancement resources. Competitors include Ellevate Network, and other women's professional organizations.
- VIP Recruiting: A recruitment service focused on connecting employers with diverse talent. Competitors include Korn Ferry (KFY), Heidrick & Struggles (HSII), and other executive search firms.
Market Dynamics
Industry Overview
The recruitment and professional networking industry is competitive and rapidly evolving, driven by technological advancements and the growing demand for diverse talent.
Positioning
Professional Diversity Network Inc. is positioned as a niche player focusing on diversity recruitment and professional networking. Its competitive advantage lies in its specialized focus and diverse candidate pool.
Total Addressable Market (TAM)
The TAM for diversity recruitment and professional networking is estimated to be in the billions of dollars. Professional Diversity Network Inc. captures a small portion of this market, with significant room for growth.
Upturn SWOT Analysis
Strengths
- Focus on diverse talent
- Established online platforms
- Partnerships with diversity organizations
Weaknesses
- Limited market share
- Financial instability
- High debt burden
- Negative Cashflow
- Small Team
Opportunities
- Growing demand for diversity recruitment
- Expansion of online platforms
- Strategic alliances with HR technology providers
Threats
- Intense competition from larger players
- Economic downturn affecting recruitment
- Changing regulations related to diversity and inclusion
Competitors and Market Share
Key Competitors
- MSFT
- ZIP
- RCRRF
- LNKD
- TKOMY
- IHUM
Competitive Landscape
Professional Diversity Network Inc. faces intense competition from larger, well-established players. Its niche focus provides a competitive advantage, but it must overcome financial challenges to succeed.
Major Acquisitions
NAPW (National Association of Professional Women)
- Year: 2013
- Acquisition Price (USD millions): 18.2
- Strategic Rationale: Expansion of professional networking platforms to reach a wider audience of professional women.
Growth Trajectory and Initiatives
Historical Growth: Historical growth has been inconsistent due to financial difficulties and strategic shifts.
Future Projections: Future growth projections are uncertain and dependent on successful execution of strategic initiatives and improved financial performance.
Recent Initiatives: Recent initiatives include focusing on core recruitment services and optimizing online platforms. There has been a focus on reducing the debt to asset ratio through restructuring.
Summary
Professional Diversity Network Inc. operates in the niche market of diversity recruitment and professional networking. It faces financial challenges and intense competition from larger players. Recent initiatives focus on restructuring and optimizing core services. The company's success depends on overcoming financial difficulties and leveraging its specialized focus on diversity, though it is unclear based on public data how it is doing.
Peer Comparison
Sources and Disclaimers
Data Sources:
- SEC Filings
- Company Website
- Market Research Reports
- Google Finance
Disclaimers:
The data provided is based on publicly available information and may not be entirely accurate or up-to-date. The analysis is for informational purposes only and should not be considered financial advice. Market share data are estimates and may vary depending on the source. Financial data is potentially unreliable.
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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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