NYSE$TBI

TrueBlue Inc · Q4 2024 earnings

Q4 2024 earnings · · After market close · Investor relations

Briefing

TrueBlue reported a decrease in revenue and an increased net loss for the fourth quarter of 2024 compared to the prior year, while adjusted EBITDA saw an increase.

TrueBlue's fourth quarter 2024 results showed a revenue of $386 million, a 22% decrease from the prior year, and a net loss of $12 million, compared to a $3 million net loss in Q4 2023. Despite the revenue decline, adjusted EBITDA increased to $9 million from $5 million in the prior year period, indicating some operational improvements.

  • Revenue for Q4 2024 was $386 million, a 22% decrease from $492 million in Q4 2023.
  • The company reported a net loss of $12 million in Q4 2024, an increase from a $3 million net loss in Q4 2023.
  • Adjusted EBITDA increased to $9 million in Q4 2024, up from $5 million in the prior year period.
  • TrueBlue acquired Healthcare Staffing Professionals, Inc. (HSP) for $42 million, effective January 31, 2025, to expand into the healthcare end-market.

Headline financials

Total Revenue

$386M

Previous: $492M-21.6%
EPS (adj)

-$0.02

Previous: $0.08-125.0%
Adjusted EBITDA

$8.9M

Previous: $5.15M+72.8%
Adjusted EPS

-$0.02

No prior period
Net Loss Margin

-0.0%

No prior period
Adjusted EBITDA Margin

0.0%

Previous: 1.0%-97.7%
SG&A Expense

$107M

Previous: $130M-17.7%
Adjusted SG&A Expense

$94.6M

Previous: $124M-23.6%
SG&A as % of Revenue

0.3%

No prior period
Adjusted SG&A as % of Revenue

0.2%

No prior period
Capital Expenditures

-$5.28M

Previous: -$8.18M+35.5%
Net Income

-$11.7M

Previous: -$2.55M-358.8%
Operating Income

-$10.4M

Previous: -$8.63K-120514.5%
Gross Profit

$103M

Previous: $128M-20.1%

Revenue & EPS history

TrueBlue · Revenue · Quarterly

$386M

Q4 2024-21.6%vs Q4 2023
Beat estimate in 11 of 15 quarters(73%)
ActualEstimate

Revenue by segment

TrueBlue · $477M total across 2 segments · Q4 2020

  • PeopleReady
    $297M-18.5%
  • PeopleManagement
    $179M+4.6%

Forward guidance

TrueBlue is providing forward-looking information to help investors form their estimates, which can be found in the quarterly earnings presentation filed today. Management will discuss fourth quarter 2024 results on a webcast at 2:00 p.m. PT (5:00 p.m. ET), today, Wednesday, Feb. 19, 2025.

Tailwinds

  • Commitment to capturing market share and enhancing long-term profitability through clear strategic priorities.
  • Advancing digital transformation through an enhanced user experience.
  • Expanding in high-growth end-markets and high-value roles.
  • Optimizing business model to drive enhanced sales focus and accelerate growth.
  • Strong start in 2025 with the accretive acquisition of HSP.

Headwinds

  • Market conditions remain challenging.
  • Customers seeking improved market confidence before making significant adjustments to workforce strategies.
  • Reliance on customer demand volumes returning for strong growth and expanded profitability.
  • Potential impact of national and global economic conditions, including rising interest rates, inflation, political instability, epidemics, and global trade uncertainty.
  • Risks related to the ability to attract sufficient qualified candidates and employees, and to attract and retain clients.

Historical earnings impact

How earnings announcements have historically affected this stock's price.

Avg. return before/after earnings

Based on 20 quarterly earnings reports · overlaid with Q4 2024

Historical avgQ4 2024

-3.2%

Avg return

Earnings day

-4.7%

Avg return

5 days after

-1.2%

Avg return

30 days after

34%

23 / 68 earnings

Positive

+25.0%

Q1 2021

Best reaction

-28.2%

Q2 2024

Worst reaction

Earnings price reactions
QuarterReport dateReaction (Day 0)+5 days+30 days
Q1 2026-1.8%-11.1%+9.8%
Q4 2025-14.3%-23.9%-20.8%
Q3 2025+17.3%+4.9%+6.6%
Q1 2025-10.5%+2.6%+39.9%
Q4 2024-15.0%-20.3%-23.4%
Q3 2024-3.6%+3.6%+7.9%
Q2 2024-28.2%-31.6%-30.9%
Q1 2024-0.1%+2.4%+5.0%
Q4 2023-13.8%-10.9%-5.7%
Q3 2023-23.1%-22.2%-2.2%
Q2 2023-17.5%-17.5%-14.8%
Q1 2023-13.8%-13.2%-0.9%
Q4 2022-7.9%-5.7%-4.8%
Q3 2022-10.2%-6.1%-2.7%
Q2 2022+9.2%+14.5%+14.9%
Q1 2022-9.3%-12.4%-22.2%
Q4 2021+6.3%-0.9%-0.8%
Q3 2021-10.2%-13.2%-12.8%
Q2 2021+6.6%+6.6%+2.6%
Q1 2021+25.0%+22.8%+16.0%
Q4 2020+3.0%+2.9%+8.5%
Q3 2020-14.8%-15.8%+10.4%
Q2 2020+23.5%+13.0%+19.7%
Q1 2020-3.4%-4.3%+6.4%
Q4 2019-23.4%-26.8%-35.7%
Q3 2019+5.5%+3.7%+4.7%
Q2 2019-13.7%-12.5%-15.8%
Q1 2019-5.3%-3.2%-14.0%
Q4 2018-10.7%-5.7%-13.0%
Q3 2018-1.6%+2.0%-2.1%
Q2 2018-1.6%-0.5%+6.9%
Q1 2018-10.5%-9.2%-1.8%
Q4 2017+5.6%+8.0%+8.8%
Q3 2017+10.8%+9.8%+18.8%
Q2 2017-12.4%-15.0%-20.7%
Q1 2017-1.3%-1.3%-1.8%
Q4 2016+1.9%+4.4%+10.6%
Q3 2016-12.3%-16.1%-4.7%
Q2 2016+12.2%+13.5%+7.6%
Q1 2016-23.5%
Q4 2015+3.4%
Q3 2015+18.5%
Q2 2015-8.0%
Q1 2015+12.9%
Q4 2014-4.9%
Q3 2014-9.3%
Q2 2014-7.6%
Q1 2014-1.5%
Q4 2013+11.5%
Q3 2013-3.1%
Q2 2013+7.8%
Q1 2013+0.1%
Q4 2012+8.3%
Q3 2012-15.6%
Q2 2012-3.0%
Q1 2012+1.7%
Q4 2011+1.4%
Q3 2011-8.1%
Q2 2011-8.4%
Q1 2010+2.0%
Q1 2011+1.3%
Q4 2008-8.2%
Q4 2010-8.2%
Q3 2010-4.2%
Q3 2009-4.2%
Q2 2009-0.8%
Q4 2009-0.8%
Q2 2010-0.8%

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