HARTE HANKS INC (HHS) Earnings History

HARTE HANKS INC - Q3 2025 EarningsMissed

Filed at: Nov 9, 2025, 7:00 PM EST|Read from source

EXECUTIVE SUMMARY

Harte Hanks reported a mixed third quarter with declining revenue and net loss, primarily due to timing and program transitions. However, the company highlighted strong pipeline replenishment, a new partnership with Samsung, and continued cost improvements, suggesting a focus on strategic realignment and future growth.

POSITIVE HIGHLIGHTS

  • •

    Customer Care segment remains profitable and well-positioned with expanding opportunities and new programs in development.

    positive
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    Fulfillment & Logistics Services segment remains resilient, supported by ongoing operational efficiencies, disciplined pricing strategies, and a pipeline of new and expanding customer opportunities.

    positive
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    Credit facility amended to extend maturity to June 30, 2028, and add an accordion feature for up to $10 million in increased capacity.

    positive
  • •

    Company has no outstanding debt and $24 million available under its credit facility, indicating strong liquidity.

    positive

CONCERNS & RISKS

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    Revenue declined to $39.5 million in Q3 2025 from $47.6 million in Q3 2024, reflecting timing and program transitions across legacy customer contracts.

    negative
  • •

    Net loss of $2.3 million ($0.31 per diluted share) in Q3 2025 compared to a net income of $0.1 million ($0.02 per diluted share) in Q3 2024.

    negative
  • •

    Customer Care segment revenue declined 11.6% year-over-year to $11.6 million from $13.1 million in Q3 2024.

    negative
  • •

    Marketing Services segment revenue declined 33.4% year-over-year to $8.8 million from $13.3 million in Q3 2024, affected by industry-wide marketing budget discipline.

    negative
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    Fulfillment & Logistics Services segment revenue decreased 10.2% year-over-year to $19.1 million from $21.3 million in Q3 2024.

    negative
  • •

    EBITDA decreased to $1.7 million in Q3 2025 from $2.9 million in Q3 2024, and Adjusted EBITDA decreased to $2.4 million from $4.1 million.

    negative

FINANCIAL METRICS

Revenue
Quarterly
$39.52M
-17.0%
Prior year: $47.63M
Annual (YTD)
$119.71M
N/A
Prior year: $138.11M
Net Income
Quarterly
$-2.29M
-1710.6%
Prior year: $142.00K
Annual (YTD)
$-3.01M
N/A
Prior year: $-27.86M
EPS (Diluted)
Quarterly
$-0.31
-1650.0%
Prior year: $0.02
Operating Income
Quarterly
$509.00K
-73.2%
Prior year: $1.90M
Annual (YTD)
$503.00K
N/A
Prior year: $3.65M
EPS (Basic)
Quarterly
$-0.31
-1650.0%
Prior year: $0.02

MARGIN ANALYSIS

Operating Margin
Current Quarter
1.3%
Prior Year
4.0%
YoY Change
-269 bps
Net Margin
Current Quarter
-5.8%
Prior Year
0.3%
YoY Change
-609 bps

Margin expansion indicates improving profitability and operational efficiency. Measured in basis points (bps): 100 bps = 1.0%.

REVENUE BY SEGMENT — Q3 2025 2025

VISUAL OVERVIEW

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Marketing Services
0.0%
N/A
Customer Care
0.0%
N/A
Fulfillment & Logistics Services
0.0%
N/A

DETAILED BREAKDOWN

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SegmentCurrentPrior YrYoY% Total
Marketing Services
N/A———
Customer Care
N/A———
Fulfillment & Logistics Services
N/A———
Total Revenue$0.00M——100.0%

Segment performance shows business unit health and growth drivers.

SPECIAL ITEMS & ADJUSTMENTS

Q3 2024
Pension Plan termination charges
Included in 'Other expenses, net' for the nine months ended September 30, 2024.
+$37.505M
$3.83 per share
Q3 2025
Restructuring expenses
Included in 'Operating expenses' for the three months ended September 30, 2025.
+$0.538M
Q3 2024
Restructuring expenses
Included in 'Operating expenses' for the three months ended September 30, 2024.
+$0.836M
Q3 2025
Restructuring expenses
Included in 'Operating expenses' for the nine months ended September 30, 2025.
+$1.525M
Q3 2024
Restructuring expenses
Included in 'Operating expenses' for the nine months ended September 30, 2024.
+$2.116M
Total Impact
+$42.52M$-3.83 per share

Special items are non-recurring events that may distort period-over-period comparisons. Analysts typically adjust for these when calculating normalized earnings.

MANAGEMENT COMMENTARY

Encouraged by the momentum of our Customer Care segment, where the opening of our new Greenville, South Carolina facility with Samsung Electronics America marks a significant step forward in replenishing our pipeline with blue-chip, scalable programs.

— HARTE HANKS INC, Q3 2025 2025 Earnings Call

This engagement exemplifies the higher-value partnerships we’re targeting combining technology-enabled service delivery with a ‘more human’ approach to customer experience.

— HARTE HANKS INC, Q3 2025 2025 Earnings Call

With additional late-stage opportunities nearing conversion, we expect these wins to contribute to sequential improvement in Q4 and beyond.

— HARTE HANKS INC, Q3 2025 2025 Earnings Call

Commentary excerpts from earnings call transcripts provide management's perspective on performance, strategy, and outlook. Always review full transcripts for complete context.

OPERATIONAL METRICS

Positive working capital
15.7M
dollars

Operational metrics provide insight into business drivers and customer engagement beyond traditional financial measures.