Insperity (NYSE:NSP) Stock Breaks Below Fifty Day Moving Average – Time to Sell?

Insperity, Inc. (NYSE:NSP) crossed below its 50 day moving average during trading on Thursday. The stock has a 50 day moving average of $50.20 and traded as low as $43.88. Insperity shares last traded at $46.4460, with a volume of 704,513 shares traded.

Insperity News Roundup

Here are the key news stories impacting Insperity this week:

• Positive Sentiment: Insperity reported third-quarter revenue of $1.651 billion, up approximately 2% year over year and ahead of the $1.64 billion consensus estimate. Adjusted earnings of $0.22 per share also exceeded expectations of roughly $0.20-$0.21, while the company’s net loss narrowed substantially from the prior-year quarter. Insperity, Inc. reports third quarter 2026 results
• Positive Sentiment: Gross profit increased 6% to $207 million as operating expenses declined 5% to $209 million. For the first nine months, revenue rose 2% and net income increased 38% to $36 million. Insperity also repurchased approximately 131,000 shares during the quarter. Insperity, Inc. Reports Earnings Results
• Neutral Sentiment: Management provided full-year 2026 adjusted EPS guidance of $1.93 to $2.28 and adjusted EBITDA guidance of $194 million to $214 million. The ranges give investors updated targets, but the market appears focused on whether Insperity can deliver them amid slower client employment growth. Insperity, Inc. Provides Earnings Guidance
• Neutral Sentiment: Insperity’s research found that small and midsize businesses investing in both artificial intelligence and employees report better outcomes. The finding supports the company’s broader human-capital strategy but is unlikely to materially affect near-term earnings. Insperity SMB research
• Negative Sentiment: Average paid worksite employees fell 2% to 307,265, indicating continued pressure on Insperity’s customer base and a potentially weaker volume environment. Revenue per worksite employee rose 4% because of pricing, but investors may view pricing-driven growth as less durable than employment-driven expansion. Insperity Q3 revenue and net loss results
• Negative Sentiment: Although adjusted EPS was positive, reported diluted EPS was a loss of $0.02, and Insperity continued to post a negative net margin. The combination of declining worksite employment and only modest revenue growth likely overshadowed the quarterly earnings beat, explaining the pressure on NSP. Why Insperity stock is trading lower

Analyst Upgrades and Downgrades

Several equities analysts recently commented on NSP shares. Roth Capital set a $61.00 price objective on Insperity in a research note on Friday, July 31st. Weiss Ratings reissued a “sell (d+)” rating on shares of Insperity in a report on Tuesday, October 13th. Zacks Research raised Insperity from a “strong sell” rating to a “hold” rating in a research report on Wednesday, July 29th. Robert W. Baird set a $56.00 target price on Insperity in a research report on Friday, July 31st. Finally, Truist Financial set a $52.00 target price on Insperity and gave the company a “hold” rating in a research note on Wednesday, July 22nd. One equities research analyst has rated the stock with a Buy rating, two have given a Hold rating and two have issued a Sell rating to the stock. Based on data from MarketBeat, the stock currently has a consensus rating of “Reduce” and a consensus price target of $53.33.

Insperity Stock Down 10.1%

The stock has a fifty day moving average price of $50.20 and a 200 day moving average price of $39.64. The company has a debt-to-equity ratio of 6.87, a current ratio of 1.11 and a quick ratio of 1.11. The stock has a market capitalization of $1.77 billion, a P/E ratio of -108.01 and a beta of 0.54.

Insperity (NYSE:NSP) last released its quarterly earnings data on Thursday, October 29th. The business services provider reported $0.22 earnings per share (EPS) for the quarter, beating analysts’ consensus estimates of $0.21 by $0.01. Insperity had a negative return on equity of 19.99% and a negative net margin of 0.23%. The company had revenue of $1.65 billion for the quarter, compared to analyst estimates of $1.64 billion. During the same period in the previous year, the company posted ($0.20) EPS. The firm’s revenue for the quarter was up 1.7% compared to the same quarter last year. On average, research analysts forecast that Insperity, Inc. will post 1.07 earnings per share for the current year.

Insperity Dividend Announcement

The business also recently announced a quarterly dividend, which was paid on Thursday, September 17th. Shareholders of record on Wednesday, September 2nd were issued a dividend of $0.60 per share. This represents a $2.40 dividend on an annualized basis and a yield of 5.2%. The ex-dividend date of this dividend was Wednesday, September 2nd. Insperity’s payout ratio is presently -558.14%.

Hedge Funds Weigh In On Insperity

A number of large investors have recently modified their holdings of NSP. BlackRock Inc. purchased a new position in Insperity during the second quarter valued at approximately $229,243,000. Reinhart Partners LLC. increased its holdings in Insperity by 12.1% during the 2nd quarter. Reinhart Partners LLC. now owns 3,304,074 shares of the business services provider’s stock worth $136,492,000 after acquiring an additional 356,365 shares during the period. Bank of America Corp DE bought a new stake in Insperity during the 2nd quarter worth approximately $118,483,000. Hawk Ridge Capital Management LP purchased a new stake in Insperity in the 1st quarter worth approximately $39,608,000. Finally, Sei Investments Co. lifted its stake in Insperity by 47.7% in the 1st quarter. Sei Investments Co. now owns 1,311,430 shares of the business services provider’s stock worth $35,461,000 after purchasing an additional 423,383 shares in the last quarter. 93.44% of the stock is currently owned by institutional investors.

About Insperity

Insperity, Inc provides human resources and business solutions designed primarily for small and midsize companies in the United States. The company operates as a professional employer organization (PEO), helping clients manage employment-related responsibilities while supporting their day-to-day operations.

Its services include payroll and tax administration, employee benefits, workers’ compensation, human resources guidance, regulatory compliance, recruiting and talent management, performance management, and employee training.