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Revenue: $26 million for the quarter ended December 31, 2024, down 15% from the prior-year quarter.
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Gross Profit: $8.3 million, down 15% from the prior-year quarter.
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Gross Margin: 31.9%, slightly up from 31.8% in the prior-year quarter.
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Net Loss: $700,000, or $0.01 per diluted share, compared to a net loss of $1.6 million in the prior-year quarter.
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Adjusted EBITDA: Negative $300,000 for the quarter, compared to negative $200,000 in the prior-year quarter.
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SG&A Expenses: $8.8 million, down 17% from the prior-year quarter.
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Cash Position: $19.7 million as of December 31, 2024.
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Working Capital Ratio: 4.7-to-1 as of December 31, 2024, up from 4.2-to-1 as of December 31, 2023.
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Contract Staffing Services Revenue: $23.5 million, down 15% from the prior-year quarter.
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Professional Contract Services Revenue: $21.5 million, representing 91% of contract services revenue.
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Industrial Contract Services Revenue: $2 million, down 20% from the prior-year quarter.
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Direct Hire Revenues: $2.5 million, down 18% from the prior-year quarter.
Release Date: February 14, 2025
For the complete transcript of the earnings call, please refer to the full earnings call transcript.
Positive Points
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GEE Group Inc (JOB) has a strong balance sheet with substantial liquidity, including $19.7 million in cash and no outstanding debt.
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The company is actively pursuing mergers and acquisitions, as evidenced by the recent acquisition of Hornet Staffing Inc, which is expected to enhance competitiveness and secure new business.
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Cost reduction initiatives have been implemented, resulting in a 17% decrease in SG&A expenses compared to the prior quarter.
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The company is integrating AI tools to improve sales targeting and recruiting processes, aiming to reduce costs and increase efficiency.
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GEE Group Inc (JOB) is positioned to capitalize on an anticipated recovery in the labor market, with strategic plans for organic growth and acquisitions.
Negative Points
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Consolidated revenues for the quarter were $26 million, down 15% from the comparable prior-year quarter.
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The company reported a net loss of $700,000 for the quarter, indicating ongoing financial challenges.
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The staffing industry is facing difficult economic and labor market conditions, impacting GEE Group Inc (JOB)'s top-line performance.
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Adjusted EBITDA for the quarter was negative $300,000, reflecting continued operational struggles.
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Direct hire revenues decreased by 18% compared to the prior-year quarter, highlighting challenges in this segment.
Q & A Highlights
Q: What is the company doing to drive sales and motivate the sales teams in a down cycle? A: Derek Dewan, CEO, explained that each vertical leader meets regularly with management to identify targets and discuss progress. They focus on cross-selling opportunities and have integrated the Hornet team to gain new business. The company has revamped its commission and profit-sharing structures to motivate salespeople and recruiters, offering better incentives for higher production.