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Sep 30, 2024

Heidrick & Struggles Q3 2024 Earnings Report

Heidrick & Struggles reported solid Q3 2024 results with revenue up 6% year-over-year, driven by growth across all business segments and strong profitability.

Key Takeaways

Heidrick & Struggles reported a 5.9% increase in net revenue to $278.6 million in Q3 2024, with growth in On-Demand Talent, Heidrick Consulting, and Executive Search. Adjusted EBITDA was $30.4 million with a margin of 10.9%. Diluted EPS was $0.71.

Net revenue increased by 5.9% year-over-year to $278.6 million.

Adjusted EBITDA reached $30.4 million with a margin of 10.9%.

Executive Search revenue increased by 2.8%, with growth in the Americas and Asia Pacific.

The company declared a cash dividend of $0.15 per share.

Total Revenue
$279M
Previous year: $263M
+5.9%
EPS
$0.72
Previous year: $0.73
-1.4%
Executive Search
$2M
Previous year: $1.9M
+5.3%
Avg. Revenue per Search
$149K
Previous year: $153K
-2.6%
Adjusted EBITDA
$30.4M
Previous year: $32.3M
-5.9%
Gross Profit
$68.8M
Previous year: $70M
-1.8%
Cash and Equivalents
$409M
Previous year: $286M
+42.9%
Free Cash Flow
$108M
Previous year: $107M
+1.3%
Total Assets
$1.15B
Previous year: $1.04B
+10.0%

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Heidrick & Struggles Revenue by Segment

Heidrick & Struggles Revenue by Geographic Location

Forward Guidance

The company expects 2024 fourth quarter consolidated net revenue of between $255 million and $275 million.

Challenges Ahead

  • Continued fluidity in external factors, such as the foreign exchange and interest rate environments
  • Foreign conflicts
  • Inflation
  • Macroeconomic constraints on pricing actions
  • Seasonality of the business

Revenue & Expenses

Visualization of income flow from segment revenue to net income