JPMorgan Chase & Co. Lowers Insperity (NYSE:NSP) Price Target to $33.00

Insperity (NYSE:NSP) had its price target decreased by investment analysts at JPMorgan Chase & Co. from $35.00 to $33.00 in a research note issued on Friday,Benzinga reports. The firm currently has an “underweight” rating on the business services provider’s stock. JPMorgan Chase & Co.‘s price objective suggests a potential upside of 13.75% from the stock’s previous close.

Other research analysts have also issued reports about the stock. Robert W. Baird set a $36.00 price target on shares of Insperity in a research report on Wednesday, February 11th. Zacks Research upgraded shares of Insperity from a “strong sell” rating to a “hold” rating in a research note on Monday, April 13th. The Goldman Sachs Group set a $62.00 target price on shares of Insperity in a research report on Monday, January 5th. UBS Group set a $56.00 target price on Insperity in a research note on Wednesday, February 11th. Finally, Roth Mkm set a $54.00 price target on Insperity in a research report on Friday. One research analyst has rated the stock with a Buy rating, two have assigned a Hold rating and two have issued a Sell rating to the company’s stock. Based on data from MarketBeat, Insperity has a consensus rating of “Reduce” and an average price target of $46.00.

Insperity Stock Down 18.4%

Shares of NSP stock traded down $6.56 during trading hours on Friday, reaching $29.01. The company had a trading volume of 1,205,658 shares, compared to its average volume of 1,141,409. The company has a market cap of $1.11 billion, a price-to-earnings ratio of -145.06 and a beta of 0.39. The company has a debt-to-equity ratio of 8.02, a current ratio of 1.06 and a quick ratio of 1.06. Insperity has a 12 month low of $18.57 and a 12 month high of $72.23. The business has a fifty day simple moving average of $26.17 and a 200-day simple moving average of $34.57.

Insperity (NYSE:NSP) last announced its quarterly earnings results on Tuesday, February 10th. The business services provider reported ($0.60) earnings per share (EPS) for the quarter, missing the consensus estimate of ($0.47) by ($0.13). Insperity had a negative return on equity of 12.09% and a negative net margin of 0.10%.The company had revenue of $1.67 billion for the quarter, compared to the consensus estimate of $1.68 billion. During the same quarter last year, the company posted $0.05 EPS. The company’s quarterly revenue was up 3.4% compared to the same quarter last year. Insperity has set its Q1 2026 guidance at 1.030-1.500 EPS and its FY 2026 guidance at 1.690-2.720 EPS. On average, research analysts expect that Insperity will post 1.12 earnings per share for the current fiscal year.

Insider Buying and Selling

In related news, CEO Paul J. Sarvadi bought 160,000 shares of Insperity stock in a transaction dated Wednesday, March 18th. The stock was purchased at an average cost of $23.22 per share, with a total value of $3,715,200.00. Following the transaction, the chief executive officer directly owned 972,912 shares of the company’s stock, valued at approximately $22,591,016.64. The trade was a 19.68% increase in their ownership of the stock. The acquisition was disclosed in a document filed with the Securities & Exchange Commission, which is accessible through the SEC website. Also, EVP James D. Allison purchased 10,000 shares of the firm’s stock in a transaction dated Tuesday, March 10th. The shares were bought at an average price of $20.45 per share, with a total value of $204,500.00. Following the purchase, the executive vice president owned 94,272 shares in the company, valued at $1,927,862.40. The trade was a 11.87% increase in their ownership of the stock. The SEC filing for this purchase provides additional information. Insiders have bought a total of 214,437 shares of company stock valued at $4,941,246 over the last three months. Insiders own 5.29% of the company’s stock.

Institutional Inflows and Outflows

Institutional investors and hedge funds have recently made changes to their positions in the company. ARGA Investment Management LP raised its stake in Insperity by 6.1% in the 1st quarter. ARGA Investment Management LP now owns 42,734 shares of the business services provider’s stock valued at $1,156,000 after acquiring an additional 2,464 shares during the period. Inspire Investing LLC boosted its position in Insperity by 56.5% during the first quarter. Inspire Investing LLC now owns 18,910 shares of the business services provider’s stock worth $511,000 after purchasing an additional 6,827 shares during the period. Janney Montgomery Scott LLC increased its stake in shares of Insperity by 14.2% in the first quarter. Janney Montgomery Scott LLC now owns 39,766 shares of the business services provider’s stock worth $1,075,000 after purchasing an additional 4,943 shares in the last quarter. Louisiana State Employees Retirement System bought a new stake in shares of Insperity in the first quarter valued at approximately $430,000. Finally, Blue Trust Inc. raised its position in shares of Insperity by 123.4% in the first quarter. Blue Trust Inc. now owns 7,140 shares of the business services provider’s stock valued at $193,000 after purchasing an additional 3,944 shares during the period. Institutional investors own 93.44% of the company’s stock.

Key Headlines Impacting Insperity

Here are the key news stories impacting Insperity this week:

• Positive Sentiment: Q1 results beat modestly — Insperity reported $1.31 EPS versus a Zacks consensus of $1.24 and revenue of $1.90B vs. $1.89B, showing slight top- and bottom-line resilience. Insperity Q1 Earnings and Revenues Top Estimates
• Positive Sentiment: Management cited margin progress, which helps offset weaker volume and supports near-term profitability vs. a worse outcome. Insperity: Margin Progress Offsets Softer Volume
• Neutral Sentiment: Full Q1 earnings materials and call transcript are available for investors wanting details on drivers (bookings, client counts, and cost actions). Review the transcript/slide deck if you trade around guidance updates. Insperity Q1 2026 Earnings Call Transcript
• Neutral Sentiment: Analyst stance stayed cautious: William Blair maintained a Hold, noting margin gains but softer volume and trimmed outlook—supporting a neutral view rather than an upgrade. Insperity: Margin Progress Offsets Softer Volume
• Negative Sentiment: Management cut guidance: Q2 EPS was lowered to a range of $0.02–$0.50 (consensus ~$0.42) and FY2026 guidance reduced to $1.60–$2.60 vs. consensus ~$1.94 — the guidance miss/reduction is the primary downward catalyst. Insperity Press Release / Guidance
• Negative Sentiment: Softer worksite employee (WSE) volume and lower client activity were highlighted as growth headwinds — volume weakness reduces revenue runway even as margins improve. Insperity: Margin Progress Offsets Softer Volume
• Negative Sentiment: Company-level profitability metrics remain weak on a trailing basis (negative net margin ~ -0.1% and negative ROE), underscoring execution/one-time issues that may keep longer-term investors cautious.

Insperity Company Profile

Insperity, Inc is a leading provider of human resources and business performance solutions designed to help small and midsize businesses operate more efficiently. Headquartered in Kingwood, Texas, the company offers a comprehensive suite of products and services that span workforce management, payroll administration, employee benefits, risk management, and talent development. By leveraging its proprietary technology platform and team of HR experts, Insperity enables clients to focus on core business objectives while outsourcing complex administrative functions.

The company’s flagship offering is its Professional Employer Organization (PEO) service, which allows clients to outsource critical HR tasks such as payroll processing, workers’ compensation administration, and compliance with employment regulations.