Information Services Group (III) – First Look 1Q25


Friday, May 09, 2025

ISG (Information Services Group) (Nasdaq: III) is a leading global technology research and advisory firm. A trusted business partner to more than 700 clients, including more than 75 of the world’s top 100 enterprises, ISG is committed to helping corporations, public sector organizations, and service and technology providers achieve operational excellence and faster growth. The firm specializes in digital transformation services, including automation, cloud and data analytics; sourcing advisory; managed governance and risk services; network carrier services; strategy and operations design; change management; market intelligence and technology research and analysis. Founded in 2006, and based in Stamford, Conn., ISG employs more than 1,300 digital-ready professionals operating in more than 20 countries—a global team known for its innovative thinking, market influence, deep industry and technology expertise, and world-class research and analytical capabilities based on the industry’s most comprehensive marketplace data. For additional information, visit www.ISG-One.com

Joe Gomes, CFA, Managing Director, Equity Research Analyst, Generalist , Noble Capital Markets, Inc.

Jacob Mutchler, Research Associate, Noble Capital Markets, Inc.

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Q1 Results.  Reported Q1 revenue of $59.6 million, slightly over the top end of management’s issued guidance and our estimate of $59.0 million. Net income totaled $1.5 million, or $0.03 per diluted share, an improvement from a loss of $3.4 million, or $0.07 per share, last year. We estimated a net income of $0.78 million or $0.02 per share. Adjusted EBITDA was $7.4 million, near the high end of management’s issued guidance and above our estimate of $6.5 million. Adjusted EPS for Q1 came in at $0.07 per share, up from $0.01 per share last year, and above our estimate of $0.05 per share.

Favorable Developments. Notably, adj. EBITDA increased 68%, and adj. EBITDA margin increased by more than 550 basis points compared to the prior year period. The favorable growth in adj. EBITDA and adj. EBITDA margin are reflective of the Company’s disciplined operating approach and improved business mix. Additionally, we believe the Company is well-positioned to benefit from the uncertain economic environment as more companies look to optimize costs with investments in technology.


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