DLH (DLHC) Stock Price, News & Analysis

Company Overview

DLH Holdings Corporation (NASDAQ: DLHC) is a government services firm that provides mission-critical business process outsourcing and consulting solutions to federal, state and local agencies. Established in the 1950s, the company has evolved from a regional service provider into a national contractor with deep expertise in health and human services, education, and infrastructure support. DLH’s offerings are designed to help government clients improve operational efficiency, ensure regulatory compliance and deliver effective program outcomes.

In the health and human services domain, DLH assists agencies with benefit intake and eligibility systems, case management platforms, program integrity reviews and workforce development solutions. The company’s education services include program evaluation, policy analysis, curriculum development and digital learning support for federal departments and state education offices. Across its infrastructure practice, DLH delivers environmental planning, engineering support, facility maintenance and disaster recovery services for agencies such as the U.S. Army Corps of Engineers, Department of Energy and Department of Homeland Security.

Headquartered in Reston, Virginia, DLH operates a network of delivery centers and field offices throughout the United States, enabling close collaboration with client teams and rapid response to emergent requirements. The company has built long-standing relationships with major federal agencies—such as the Department of Health and Human Services, Department of Veterans Affairs and Department of Housing and Urban Development—as well as numerous state and local health and social services departments. This geographic footprint and client base support DLH’s position as a trusted partner on complex, large-scale engagements.

DLH is led by President and Chief Executive Officer Stephen J. Shewmaker, who brings more than 25 years of experience in federal services and technology delivery. Under his leadership, the company has focused on expanding its service portfolio through targeted acquisitions and investments in digital solutions. The executive team includes seasoned professionals in operations, finance, human resources and business development, all dedicated to maintaining DLH’s commitment to quality, compliance and client satisfaction.

Key Stats

• Today's Range: $5.56 to $5.87
• 50-Day Range: $3.97 to $5.89
• 52-Week Range: $2.72 to $11.99
• Volume: 30,023 shs
• Average Volume: 54,792 shs
• Market Capitalization: $81.16 million
• P/E Ratio: 14.84
• Dividend Yield: N/A
• Price Target: N/A
• Consensus Rating: N/A

DLH Stock Analysis - MarketRank™

DLH scored higher than 66% of companies evaluated by MarketBeat, and ranked 106th out of 317 stocks in the business services sector. Scores are calculated by averaging available category scores, with extra weight given to analysis and valuation.

Analyst's Opinion

• Score: N/A
• Analyst Rating: N/A

Consensus Rating

There is not enough analysis data for DLH.

Earnings and Valuation

• Score: 1.9 / 5
• Proj. Earnings Growth: N/A

Earnings Growth

Earnings for DLH are expected to remain at ($0.13) per share in the coming year.

Price to Earnings Ratio vs. the Market

The P/E ratio of DLH is 14.84, which means that it is trading at a less expensive P/E ratio than the market average P/E ratio of about 25.84.

Price to Earnings Ratio vs. Sector

The P/E ratio of DLH is 14.84, which means that it is trading at a less expensive P/E ratio than the Business Services sector average P/E ratio of about 28.63.

Price to Book Value per Share Ratio

DLH has a P/B Ratio of 0.73. P/B Ratios below 1 indicate that a company could be undervalued with respect to its assets and liabilities.

Short Interest

• Score: 5.0 / 5
• Short Interest Level: Healthy

Percentage of Shares Shorted

0.81% of the float of DLH has been sold short.

Short Interest Ratio / Days to Cover

DLH has a short interest ratio ("days to cover") of 1.2, which is generally considered an acceptable ratio of short interest to trading volume.

Change versus previous month

Short interest in DLH has recently decreased by 66.75%, indicating that investor sentiment is improving significantly.

Dividend

• Score: 0.0 / 5
• Dividend Strength: N/A

Dividend Yield

DLH does not currently pay a dividend.

Dividend Growth

DLH does not have a long track record of dividend growth.

Sustainability and ESG

• Score: N/A
• Environmental Score: N/A

Percentage of Shares Shorted

0.81% of the float of DLH has been sold short.

Short Interest Ratio / Days to Cover

DLH has a short interest ratio ("days to cover") of 1.2, which is generally considered an acceptable ratio of short interest to trading volume.

Change versus previous month

Short interest in DLH has recently decreased by 66.75%, indicating that investor sentiment is improving significantly.

News and Social Media

• Score: 1.6 / 5
• News Sentiment: 0.96

News Sentiment

DLH has a news sentiment score of 0.96. This score is calculated as an average of sentiment of articles about the company over the last seven days and ranges from 2 (good news) to -2 (bad news). This news sentiment score is similar to the average news sentiment of Business Services companies.

News Coverage This Week

MarketBeat has tracked 2 news articles for DLH this week, compared to 2 articles on an average week.

Company Ownership

• Score: 4.2 / 5
• Insider Trading: Acquiring Shares

Insider Buying vs. Insider Selling

In the past three months, DLH insiders have bought more of their company's stock than they have sold. Specifically, they have bought $1,601,880.00 in company stock and sold $0.00 in company stock.

Percentage Held by Insiders

15.30% of the stock of DLH is held by insiders. A high percentage of insider ownership can be a sign of company health.

Percentage Held by Institutions

67.25% of the stock of DLH is held by institutions. High institutional ownership can be a signal of strong market trust in this company.

DLHC Stock Analysis - Frequently Asked Questions

How have DLHC shares performed this year?

DLH's stock was trading at $8.03 on January 1st, 2025. Since then, DLHC shares have decreased by 29.8% and is now trading at $5.64.

How were DLH's earnings last quarter?

DLH Holdings Corp. (NASDAQ:DLHC) posted its quarterly earnings results on Wednesday, May, 7th. The business services provider reported $0.06 earnings per share (EPS) for the quarter, missing analysts' consensus estimates of $0.07 by $0.01. The business services provider earned $89.21 million during the quarter, compared to analysts' expectations of $90 million. DLH had a net margin of 1.44% and a trailing twelve-month return on equity of 4.90%.
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Does DLH have any subsidiaries?

DLH subsidiaries include Irving Burton Associates, S3, Dayna International, Danya International LLC, DLH Solutions Inc., Irving Burton Associates LLC, and Social & Scientific Systems Inc..

How do I buy shares of DLH?

Shares of DLHC stock can be purchased through any online brokerage account. Popular online brokerages with access to the U.S. stock market include Charles Schwab, E*TRADE, Fidelity, and Vanguard Brokerage Services.

What other stocks do shareholders of DLH own?

Based on aggregate information from My MarketBeat watchlists, some other companies that DLH investors own include NVIDIA (NVDA), Meta Platforms (META), Broadcom (AVGO), Advanced Micro Devices (AMD), Adobe (ADBE), ServiceNow (NOW) and Arista Networks (ANET).

Company Calendar

• Last Earnings: 5/07/2025
• Today: 7/12/2025
• Next Earnings (Estimated): 7/30/2025
• Fiscal Year End: 9/30/2025

Industry, Sector and Symbol

• Stock Exchange: NASDAQ
• Sector: Business Services
• Industry: Staffing
• Sub-Industry: Business Services
• Current Symbol: NASDAQ:DLHC
• CIK: 785557
• Web: www.dlhcorp.com
• Phone: (770) 554-3545
• Fax: N/A
• Employees: 2,800
• Year Founded: 1969

Profitability

• EPS (Trailing Twelve Months): $0.38
• Trailing P/E Ratio: 14.84
• Forward P/E Ratio: N/A
• P/E Growth: N/A
• Net Income: $7.40 million
• Net Margins: 1.44%
• Pretax Margin: 1.74%
• Return on Equity: 4.90%
• Return on Assets: 1.71%

Debt

• Debt-to-Equity Ratio: 1.15
• Current Ratio: 1.10
• Quick Ratio: 1.10

Sales & Book Value

• Annual Sales: $395.94 million
• Price / Sales: 0.20
• Cash Flow: $1.87 per share
• Price / Cash Flow: 3.02
• Book Value: $7.77 per share
• Price / Book: 0.73

Miscellaneous

• Outstanding Shares: 14,390,000
• Free Float: 12,185,000
• Market Cap: $81.16 million
• Optionable: Optionable
• Beta: 1.36