NASDAQ$HSII
Heidrick & Struggles International Inc · Q4 2021 earnings
Q4 2021 earnings · · Investor relations
Briefing
Heidrick & Struggles' Q4 2021 performance was marked by record net revenue and profitability, driven by growth across all regions and business segments.
Heidrick & Struggles reported a record quarterly net revenue of $285.5 million, a 77% increase year-over-year. The company's operating income grew significantly, with adjusted EBITDA reaching $36.8 million. This performance was fueled by strong growth in Executive Search, Heidrick Consulting, and the addition of On-Demand Talent.
- Net revenue reached a record $285.5 million, up 77% year-over-year.
- Operating income increased to $16.6 million, with adjusted operating income at $28.0 million.
- Net income climbed to $12.5 million, and adjusted diluted earnings per share rose to $1.02.
- Adjusted EBITDA was $36.8 million, with an adjusted EBITDA margin of 12.9%.
Headline financials
Revenue & EPS history
Heidrick & Struggles · Revenue · Quarterly
$286M
Revenue by segment
Heidrick & Struggles · $286M total across 3 segments · Q4 2021
- Executive Search$243M+66.3%85.2%
- On-Demand Talent$23.6M—8.3%
- Heidrick Consulting$18.5M+26.4%6.5%
Forward guidance
The Company expects 2022 first quarter consolidated net revenue of between $270 million and $280 million, while acknowledging the continued fluidity of the COVID-19 pandemic and instability in Ukraine and Russia that may impact quarterly results.
Tailwinds
- Anticipated volume of new Executive Search confirmations
- Heidrick Consulting assignments
- On-Demand Talent projects and the current backlog
- Consultant productivity
- Consultant retention
Headwinds
- Continued fluidity of the COVID-19 pandemic
- Instability in Ukraine and Russia that may impact quarterly results
- Based on the average currency rates in December 2021
- Seasonality of the business
- Management's assumptions
Historical earnings impact
How earnings announcements have historically affected this stock's price.
Avg. return before/after earnings
Based on 6 quarterly earnings reports
+2.0%
Avg return
Earnings day
+10.0%
Avg return
5 days after
+10.5%
Avg return
30 days after
58%
37 / 64 earnings
Positive
+27.6%
Q4 2018
Best reaction
-19.4%
Q1 2022
Worst reaction
| Quarter | Report date | Reaction (Day 0) | +5 days | +30 days |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Q4 2025 | — | — | — | |
| Q3 2025 | +0.0% | -0.0% | +0.3% | |
| Q2 2025 | +4.8% | +3.8% | +15.9% | |
| Q1 2025 | +3.8% | +8.2% | +11.4% | |
| Q4 2024 | +12.3% | +18.0% | +4.1% | |
| Q3 2024 | +7.6% | +20.7% | +16.7% | |
| Q2 2024 | +14.3% | +6.1% | +6.4% | |
| Q1 2024 | -1.4% | +8.3% | +16.6% | |
| Q4 2023 | +16.5% | +15.2% | +12.6% | |
| Q3 2023 | +7.6% | — | — | |
| Q2 2023 | +3.8% | — | — | |
| Q1 2023 | -11.1% | — | — | |
| Q4 2022 | +14.8% | — | — | |
| Q3 2022 | -5.4% | — | — | |
| Q2 2022 | +1.5% | — | — | |
| Q1 2022 | -19.4% | — | — | |
| Q4 2021 | -5.6% | — | — | |
| Q3 2021 | +2.1% | — | — | |
| Q2 2021 | +3.0% | — | — | |
| Q1 2021 | +7.7% | — | — | |
| Q4 2020 | +8.6% | — | — | |
| Q3 2020 | +9.0% | — | — | |
| Q2 2020 | +1.1% | — | — | |
| Q1 2020 | -3.5% | — | — | |
| Q4 2019 | -18.6% | — | — | |
| Q3 2019 | +1.3% | — | — | |
| Q2 2019 | -3.1% | — | — | |
| Q1 2019 | -8.5% | — | — | |
| Q4 2018 | +27.6% | — | — | |
| Q3 2018 | +25.5% | — | — | |
| Q2 2018 | +18.2% | — | — | |
| Q1 2018 | +18.4% | — | — | |
| Q4 2017 | +1.2% | — | — | |
| Q3 2017 | +15.7% | — | — | |
| Q2 2017 | -10.6% | — | — | |
| Q1 2017 | -15.9% | — | — | |
| Q4 2016 | +13.7% | — | — | |
| Q3 2016 | -13.4% | — | — | |
| Q2 2016 | +19.7% | — | — | |
| Q1 2016 | -16.6% | — | — | |
| Q4 2015 | -0.4% | — | — | |
| Q3 2015 | +26.4% | — | — | |
| Q2 2015 | -6.1% | — | — | |
| Q1 2015 | +4.2% | — | — | |
| Q4 2014 | +2.3% | — | — | |
| Q3 2014 | -4.7% | — | — | |
| Q2 2014 | +5.6% | — | — | |
| Q1 2014 | -2.3% | — | — | |
| Q4 2013 | +2.4% | — | — | |
| Q3 2013 | +0.3% | — | — | |
| Q2 2013 | +2.6% | — | — | |
| Q1 2013 | +11.6% | — | — | |
| Q4 2012 | -17.6% | — | — | |
| Q3 2012 | -0.5% | — | — | |
| Q2 2012 | -14.8% | — | — | |
| Q1 2011 | -5.6% | — | — | |
| Q1 2012 | -0.8% | — | — | |
| Q4 2009 | +2.7% | — | — | |
| Q4 2011 | +2.7% | — | — | |
| Q3 2010 | +1.2% | — | — | |
| Q3 2011 | +1.2% | — | — | |
| Q2 2011 | -2.2% | — | — | |
| Q2 2010 | -2.2% | — | — | |
| Q4 2010 | -2.2% | — | — | |
| Q1 2010 | -4.0% | — | — |
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