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Dec 31, 2021

Insperity Q4 2021 Earnings Report

Insperity's Q4 2021 results were announced, revealing revenue growth but an earnings shortfall due to higher benefit costs driven by pandemic-related utilization.

Key Takeaways

Insperity's Q4 2021 revenues increased by 22% to $1.3 billion, driven by a 12% increase in paid WSEEs. However, net income and diluted EPS were $9.7 million and $0.25, respectively, due to approximately $27 million in higher benefits costs related to the pandemic. The company ended the year with a solid balance sheet and projects continued strong cash flow in 2022.

Q4 2021 revenue increased 22% year-over-year to $1.3 billion.

Net income and diluted EPS for Q4 2021 were $9.7 million and $0.25, respectively.

Adjusted EBITDA and adjusted EPS for Q4 2021 were $30.4 million and $0.34, respectively.

Average WSEEs paid increased 12.4% year-over-year to 268,978.

Total Revenue
$1.29B
Previous year: $1.06B
+22.3%
EPS
$0.34
Previous year: $0.49
-30.6%
Average WSEEs Paid
268.98K
Previous year: 239.23K
+12.4%
Gross Profit
$171M
Previous year: $168M
+1.8%
Cash and Equivalents
$576M
Previous year: $555M
+3.8%
Free Cash Flow
$196M
Previous year: $210M
-6.8%
Total Assets
$1.75B
Previous year: $1.58B
+10.7%

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Forward Guidance

Insperity provided guidance for Q1 2022 and full year 2022, including average WSEEs paid, adjusted EBITDA, and adjusted EPS.

Positive Outlook

  • Q1 2022 average WSEEs paid are expected to be between 275,100 and 277,500, representing an 18.0% to 19.0% year-over-year increase.
  • Full year 2022 average WSEEs paid are expected to be between 287,100 and 292,200, representing a 14.5% to 16.5% year-over-year increase.
  • Q1 2022 adjusted EPS is projected to be between $1.56 and $2.12.
  • Full year 2022 adjusted EPS is projected to be between $3.74 and $4.86.
  • Q1 2022 adjusted EBITDA is expected to be between $95 million and $125 million.

Challenges Ahead

  • Q1 2022 adjusted EPS is expected to decrease between (14)% and 16% year-over-year.
  • Full year 2022 adjusted EPS is expected to decrease between (5)% and 23% year-over-year.
  • Q1 2022 adjusted EBITDA is expected to decrease between (9)% and 20% year-over-year.
  • Full year 2022 adjusted EBITDA is expected to decrease between (2)% and 22% year-over-year.
  • The guidance reflects the impact of ongoing business investments and anticipated economic conditions.