PPHC (NASDAQ:PPHC) Releases Earnings Results, Misses Estimates By $0.07 EPS

Key Points

• PPHC missed estimates: the company reported $0.07 EPS vs. a $0.14 consensus (a $0.07 shortfall), while revenue matched expectations at $49.90 million.
• Shares rose to $13.59 on Tuesday amid light trading (9,949 shares vs. average volume of 147,653); the 52‑week range is $11.25–$14.50.
• Analyst sentiment is cautiously optimistic: two Buy ratings and one Hold produced a MarketBeat consensus of "Moderate Buy" with a $17.00 price target (Oppenheimer $16, Canaccord $18).

PPHC (NASDAQ:PPHC - Get Free Report) posted its earnings results on Monday. The company reported $0.07 earnings per share for the quarter, missing the consensus estimate of $0.14 by ($0.07), Zacks reports. The company had revenue of $49.90 million for the quarter, compared to the consensus estimate of $49.90 million.

PPHC Stock Performance

Shares of NASDAQ PPHC traded up $0.40 during mid-day trading on Tuesday, reaching $13.59. The company had a trading volume of 9,949 shares, compared to its average volume of 147,653. PPHC has a 52 week low of $11.25 and a 52 week high of $14.50.

Wall Street Analysts Forecast Growth

Several research analysts have commented on the stock. Wall Street Zen raised shares of PPHC to a "hold" rating in a report on Friday, February 6th. Oppenheimer began coverage on PPHC in a research note on Monday, February 23rd. They set an "outperform" rating and a $16.00 price target for the company. Canaccord Genuity Group began coverage on PPHC in a report on Monday, February 23rd. They set a "buy" rating and a $18.00 price target for the company. Finally, Zacks Research raised PPHC to a "hold" rating in a report on Tuesday, February 24th. Two analysts have rated the stock with a Buy rating and one has given a Hold rating to the stock. Based on data from MarketBeat.com, PPHC has a consensus rating of "Moderate Buy" and a consensus price target of $17.00.

PPHC Company Profile

Our mission is to become the preeminent provider of global strategic communications by uniting a diverse group of leading government relations, corporate communications and public affairs specialists around the world for the collective success of our clients, employees, and shareholders. Founded by veteran advisors with decades of experience in Washington, DC's public policy and government relations landscape, we have grown and diversified our global communications advisory business through targeted acquisitions and organic growth.

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