HITE Hedge Asset Management LLC Takes Position in Insperity, Inc. $NSP

HITE Hedge Asset Management LLC acquired a new position in shares of Insperity, Inc. (NYSE:NSP) during the 3rd quarter, according to its most recent filing with the SEC. The institutional investor acquired 93,901 shares of the business services provider’s stock, valued at approximately $4,620,000. HITE Hedge Asset Management LLC owned 0.25% of Insperity at the end of the most recent reporting period.

Several other hedge funds have also modified their holdings of the stock. LRI Investments LLC grew its holdings in Insperity by 134.0% in the third quarter. LRI Investments LLC now owns 606 shares of the business services provider’s stock valued at $30,000 after purchasing an additional 347 shares during the period. Geneos Wealth Management Inc. raised its stake in Insperity by 32.2% during the first quarter. Geneos Wealth Management Inc. now owns 747 shares of the business services provider’s stock worth $67,000 after purchasing an additional 182 shares during the period. Aster Capital Management DIFC Ltd purchased a new position in Insperity during the third quarter worth approximately $41,000. Bayforest Capital Ltd acquired a new position in shares of Insperity in the 3rd quarter valued at $58,000. Finally, Winnow Wealth LLC purchased a new stake in shares of Insperity during the 2nd quarter valued at $72,000. 93.44% of the stock is owned by institutional investors and hedge funds.

Insperity Stock Performance

Shares of NSP stock opened at $20.51 on Friday. The company has a current ratio of 1.06, a quick ratio of 1.06 and a debt-to-equity ratio of 8.02. The company has a market cap of $773.65 million, a PE ratio of -102.53 and a beta of 0.53. The company’s fifty day simple moving average is $34.25 and its 200-day simple moving average is $40.28. Insperity, Inc. has a 52 week low of $18.57 and a 52 week high of $91.12.

Insperity (NYSE:NSP) last announced its quarterly earnings results on Tuesday, February 10th. The business services provider reported ($0.60) earnings per share for the quarter, missing analysts’ consensus estimates 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 business had revenue of $1.67 billion for the quarter, compared to analysts’ expectations of $1.68 billion. During the same period last year, the company posted $0.05 earnings per share. The firm’s revenue for the quarter was up 3.4% on a year-over-year basis. Insperity has set its Q1 2026 guidance at 1.030-1.500 EPS and its FY 2026 guidance at 1.690-2.720 EPS. As a group, equities research analysts anticipate that Insperity, Inc. will post 2.33 EPS for the current year.

Insperity Announces Dividend

The business also recently announced a quarterly dividend, which will be paid on Friday, March 20th. Stockholders of record on Friday, March 6th will be given a $0.60 dividend. The ex-dividend date of this dividend is Friday, March 6th. This represents a $2.40 annualized dividend and a dividend yield of 11.7%. Insperity’s dividend payout ratio is presently -1,200.00%.

Insider Activity

In related news, EVP James D. Allison bought 10,000 shares of the stock in a transaction dated Tuesday, March 10th. The stock was acquired at an average price of $20.45 per share, for a total transaction of $204,500.00. Following the completion of the purchase, the executive vice president owned 94,272 shares in the company, valued at $1,927,862.40. This represents a 11.87% increase in their ownership of the stock. The transaction was disclosed in a document filed with the Securities & Exchange Commission, which can be accessed through this hyperlink. Insiders bought a total of 12,450 shares of company stock valued at $252,480 in the last ninety days. 5.29% of the stock is currently owned by company insiders.

Insperity News Roundup

Here are the key news stories impacting Insperity this week:

• Positive Sentiment: Several senior insiders bought stock this week (EVP James D. Allison 10,000 shs at ~$20.45; SVP Christian Callens 1,250 shs at ~$19.28; Director Ellen Masterson 1,200 shs at ~$19.90). Large insider purchases often signal management confidence and can attract bargain hunters. TipRanks: Insider Buying Allison Form 4
• Positive Sentiment: Analyst coverage points to upside: a reported consensus price target of $47.50 is well above current levels and may encourage speculative or value-oriented buying. Analyst PT Article
• Neutral Sentiment: Insperity was mentioned in a broader HCM ecosystem story — Workday’s partnership and Insperity’s HRScale launch increase visibility but have no immediate quantifiable revenue impact. Workday / HRScale Article
• Neutral Sentiment: Company declared a quarterly dividend ($0.60; ~11% yield at current prices) — this can attract income buyers but the unusually high yield reflects the depressed share price and raises questions about sustainability. Dividend / MarketBeat
• Negative Sentiment: Recent fundamentals are weak: the Feb. quarter missed EPS estimates (reported -$0.60 vs. -$0.47 est.), revenue slightly missed, net margin near zero and ROE was negative — these factors underpin the stock’s large post‑earnings slide and keep investor skepticism high. Recent Results
• Negative Sentiment: Broad market/sector selling and follow‑on coverage highlight NSP among names that have fallen since the earnings report (Zacks piece notes ~33.7% decline since earnings), which can amplify downward momentum despite company‑level positives. Zacks: Down Since Earnings

Wall Street Analysts Forecast Growth

A number of research firms have recently commented on NSP. Zacks Research downgraded Insperity from a “hold” rating to a “strong sell” rating in a report on Tuesday, February 3rd. Roth Mkm set a $62.00 target price on Insperity in a report on Monday, January 5th. Robert W. Baird set a $36.00 price target on Insperity in a research report on Wednesday, February 11th. UBS Group set a $56.00 price target on Insperity in a research note on Wednesday, February 11th. Finally, Weiss Ratings restated a “sell (d)” rating on shares of Insperity in a report on Monday, December 29th. One investment analyst has rated the stock with a Buy rating, one has given a Hold rating and three have assigned a Sell rating to the company. Based on data from MarketBeat.com, the company currently has a consensus rating of “Reduce” and a consensus price target of $47.50.

About Insperity

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.