Overview

• Workforce solutions provider's Q4 revenue grew 8% yr/yr

• Adjusted EPS for Q4 missed analyst expectations

• Company's net loss widened due to non-cash impairment charge

Outlook

• TrueBlue did not provide specific guidance in the press release

Result Drivers

• ORGANIC GROWTH - TrueBlue's Q4 revenue growth was driven by momentum in skilled businesses and stability in demand trends, per CEO Taryn Owen

• ACQUISITION CONTRIBUTION - Revenue included $14 mln from the acquisition of Healthcare Staffing Professionals

• SG&A IMPROVEMENT - SG&A expenses improved by 11% compared to the prior year period

Key Details

Analyst Coverage

• The current average analyst rating on the shares is "buy" and the breakdown of recommendations is 1 "strong buy" or "buy", 1 "hold" and no "sell" or "strong sell"

• The average consensus recommendation for the employment services peer group is "buy"

• Wall Street's median 12-month price target for TrueBlue Inc is $8.50, about 92.3% above its February 17 closing price of $4.42

• The stock recently traded at 17 times the next 12-month earnings vs. a P/E of 22 three months ago

Press Release: ID:nBw27H55sa

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