Q1 Earnings Forecast for Talkspace Issued By KeyCorp

Key Points

• KeyCorp forecasts Q1 2026 EPS of $0.03 for Talkspace and maintains a "Hold" rating; consensus full‑year EPS is $0.08 and the average analyst price target is $5.56 after several recent downgrades.
• Universal Health Services (UHS) agreed to acquire Talkspace for about $835 million (≈$5.25/share), creating a takeover floor for the stock but triggering a shareholder investigation that could add deal uncertainty.

Talkspace, Inc. (NASDAQ:TALK - Free Report) - Stock analysts at KeyCorp issued their Q1 2026 earnings per share estimates for Talkspace in a research note issued on Monday, March 9th. KeyCorp analyst S. Dechert expects that the company will post earnings of $0.03 per share for the quarter. KeyCorp currently has a "Hold" rating on the stock. The consensus estimate for Talkspace's current full-year earnings is $0.08 per share. KeyCorp also issued estimates for Talkspace's Q2 2026 earnings at $0.04 EPS, Q3 2026 earnings at $0.05 EPS, Q4 2026 earnings at $0.05 EPS and FY2027 earnings at $0.26 EPS.

A number of other brokerages have also weighed in on TALK. Wall Street Zen lowered Talkspace from a "strong-buy" rating to a "buy" rating in a report on Sunday. Needham & Company LLC cut shares of Talkspace from a "buy" rating to a "hold" rating in a research note on Monday. Canaccord Genuity Group downgraded shares of Talkspace from a "buy" rating to a "hold" rating in a research report on Monday. Weiss Ratings reaffirmed a "hold (c-)" rating on shares of Talkspace in a report on Monday, December 29th. Finally, William Blair lowered Talkspace from a "strong-buy" rating to a "hold" rating in a research note on Monday. One analyst has rated the stock with a Buy rating and eight have assigned a Hold rating to the company's stock. According to MarketBeat.com, Talkspace has a consensus rating of "Hold" and an average price target of $5.56.

Talkspace Price Performance

Shares of TALK stock opened at $5.17 on Thursday. The firm has a market capitalization of $856.44 million, a price-to-earnings ratio of 103.42 and a beta of 1.18. The business has a fifty day moving average of $4.18 and a 200 day moving average of $3.43. Talkspace has a 1 year low of $2.22 and a 1 year high of $5.19.

Talkspace (NASDAQ:TALK - Get Free Report) last posted its quarterly earnings results on Thursday, February 19th. The company reported $0.03 earnings per share (EPS) for the quarter, topping analysts' consensus estimates of $0.02 by $0.01. The business had revenue of $63.00 million during the quarter, compared to analysts' expectations of $61.91 million. Talkspace had a net margin of 3.40% and a return on equity of 6.97%.

Institutional Inflows and Outflows

Large investors have recently made changes to their positions in the business. State of Alaska Department of Revenue acquired a new stake in Talkspace in the 3rd quarter valued at $25,000. Cerity Partners LLC purchased a new position in Talkspace during the second quarter valued at $28,000. Neuberger Berman Group LLC acquired a new stake in shares of Talkspace in the second quarter valued at about $29,000. Xponance Inc. purchased a new stake in shares of Talkspace during the third quarter worth about $31,000. Finally, Nierenberg Investment Management Company Inc. acquired a new position in shares of Talkspace during the 3rd quarter worth about $32,000. 57.37% of the stock is owned by institutional investors and hedge funds.

Key Talkspace News

Here are the key news stories impacting Talkspace this week:

• Positive Sentiment: UHS to buy Talkspace for about $835 million; shareholders would receive $5.25 in cash per share — this creates a clear takeover floor and delivers an immediate cash exit for holders. Why UHS is acquiring Talkspace for $835M
• Neutral Sentiment: Market and media coverage frames the deal as a strategic exit for Talkspace and notes limited upside beyond the cash offer; broader press pieces are describing the buyer (UHS) and local context. A King of Prussia company is buying Talkspace
• Negative Sentiment: Multiple sell‑side downgrades and rating cuts (KeyCorp, William Blair, Northland, Needham, Canaccord and others) reflect reduced upside after the deal and lower near‑term estimates; KeyCorp also trimmed FY2026 EPS forecasts (from $0.19 to $0.16) while modeling farther‑out upside to FY2028. Benzinga coverage TickerReport
• Negative Sentiment: Shareholder litigation/ investigation: law firm Kahn Swick & Foti has opened an investigation into whether the $5.25 price and sale process were adequate — this can prolong uncertainty, increase deal risk or pressure negotiations. Investor Alert — Kahn Swick & Foti investigation

About Talkspace

Talkspace, Inc NASDAQ: TALK is a digital mental health company that provides online therapy and psychiatry services through a secure, cloud-based platform. Headquartered in New York City, Talkspace enables individuals and couples to connect with licensed therapists and psychiatrists via text messaging, live audio, and video sessions. The company's platform is accessible through web and mobile applications, allowing clients to seek professional support anytime and from any location with an internet connection.

The company's core offerings include therapy plans that range from unlimited text-based messaging with a dedicated therapist to scheduled live video sessions.

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