Public Policy Holding Company, Inc. (PPHC) Stock Price & Analysis

Public Policy Holding Company, Inc. (PPHC) closed at USD 10.21 on Wednesday, October 28, 2026, up 0.59% on the day. The US market is currently closed; this is not a live price.

The prior close was USD 10.15; the Oct 28, 2026 session ranged USD 9.96–10.25 on volume of 93,835 shares. Market capitalization is $308.51M, with a 52-week range of USD 7.01–15.15 (NGM). Source: Nexqual, retrieved October 29, 2026 at 02:35 UTC.

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Key facts (PPHC)

• Last four reported quarters (through Jun 30, 2026): revenue $190M, net income -$31.6M (-16.6% margin), free cash flow -$10.1M (SEC filings).
• Insider open-market sales, last ~7 months: 11 Form 4 filings, $226K; 11 not under a Rule 10b5-1 plan ($226K); 0 by opportunistic insiders, 0 by routine insiders (three-year test, Cohen, Malloy & Pomorski 2012).
• Insider open-market purchases, last ~7 months: 1 Form 4 filing, $0K; 0 by opportunistic insiders, 0 by routine insiders.
• Analysts: Buy (mean 2.00 on a 1–5 scale) (3 analysts), mean target USD 17 (range 16–18).
• Total return with dividends: 1Y -7.0% vs S&P 500 +13.6%; 5Y -14.4% vs S&P 500 +79.8%.
• Next earnings: 2026-11-09, EPS estimate USD 0.33, revenue estimate $54.9M.

Financials (SEC 10-K; TTM = last four 10-Q/10-K quarters) (PPHC)

Fiscal years end Dec. EPS is split-adjusted.

Valuation (price ÷ last four quarters, through Jun 30, 2026) (PPHC)

P/S 1.6x · EV/Sales 1.6x · P/B 2.8x · FCF yield -3.26% · Earnings yield -10.23% · Net debt $5.2M · EV $314M

Insider sales (SEC Form 4, open-market, last ~7 months) (PPHC)

0 of 11 under a Rule 10b5-1 trading plan (scheduled in advance). Unplanned sales were timed by the insider.

% of holdings sold = shares sold ÷ (shares sold + all holdings the insider reported on that Form 4, direct and through trusts).

Insider type follows Cohen, Malloy & Pomorski (Journal of Finance, 2012). An insider who traded the stock in the same calendar month in each of the past three years is a routine trader; one who traded in each of those years without such a pattern is an opportunistic trader. In their study, trades by opportunistic insiders predicted future returns and trades by routine insiders did not. Counts open-market purchases and sales only (SEC Form 4 codes P and S) by that insider in that company. Not investment advice.

Insider purchases (SEC Form 4, open-market, last ~7 months) (PPHC)

1 purchase, $0K. Private placements, offerings, dividend reinvestment and employee stock purchase plan buys are excluded.

Analysts (PPHC)

Consensus Buy (mean 2.00 on a 1–5 scale), 3 analysts; mean target USD 17 (low 16, high 18).

Rating changes, last 120 days:

Total return (dividends reinvested) (PPHC)

PPHC earnings history and stock reaction

EPS as reported against the analyst consensus before the release; surprise uses the cent-rounded figures shown (in dollars when EPS and consensus have opposite signs). Stock reaction = close before the results to close after (the first close following a release after the bell or before the open).

PPHC recent SEC filings (last 120 days)

Source: SEC EDGAR. Quotes are the opening words of each item as filed; each form links to the filing. Insider Form 4 filings are listed in the insider sections.

PPHC revenue by business segment (quarter ended Jun 30, 2026)

PPHC revenue by product line (quarter ended Jun 30, 2026)

PPHC revenue by region (quarter ended Jun 30, 2026)

As tagged by the company in its SEC 10-Q / 10-K filings (XBRL).

PPHC suppliers, customers and competitors (named in its 10-K)

Quoted from the company's 10-K filed Mar 31, 2026.

PPHC analyst estimates and revisions

Key Statistics (as of October 29, 2026 at 02:35 UTC)

Technical Analysis (PPHC)

Nexqual's technical model rates PPHC "STRONG SELL" based on 0 bullish and 5 bearish signals across 127 daily candles, as of October 29, 2026 at 02:35 UTC.

Analyst Ratings (PPHC)

Wall Street analysts rate PPHC "Buy" based on 3 analysts, with a mean price target of USD 17 (range USD 16–18), per Nexqual as of October 29, 2026 at 02:35 UTC.

Earnings (PPHC)

Recent Earnings History

Source: Nexqual, October 29, 2026 at 02:35 UTC.

Financials & Fundamentals (PPHC)

Source: Nexqual, October 29, 2026 at 02:35 UTC.

Financial Health Score (PPHC)

Nexqual rates Public Policy Holding Company, Inc.'s overall financial health "Mixed" across five dimensions, as of October 29, 2026 at 02:35 UTC.

Ownership (PPHC)

Source: Nexqual, October 29, 2026 at 02:35 UTC.

Leadership (PPHC)

Public Policy Holding Company, Inc. is led by George Stewart Hall, CEO & Director, per Nexqual as of October 29, 2026 at 02:35 UTC.

Major Backers & Investors (PPHC)

Notable institutional backers of Public Policy Holding Company, Inc. include Royce & Associates LP, Wasatch Advisors LP, Jennison Associates LLC, according to Nexqual as of October 29, 2026 at 02:35 UTC.

Active Investors

Source: Nexqual, October 29, 2026 at 02:35 UTC.

From Public Policy Holding Company, Inc.'s Latest SEC 10-K Filing (filed 2026-03-31)

Key Strengths & Strategy (as disclosed to the SEC)

• Our business model allows us to deliver both the scale and reach of those all-in-one providers and also the higher standards of quality, service, creativity, and nimbleness that traditionally have been the domain of smaller boutiques.
• We have built an enviable position in a complex market, grounded in broad expertise and trusted by stakeholders across the political spectrum.
• We believe the growing scale and reach of our platform creates opportunities for cross-selling services and integrated project management across geographies and service offerings, allowing us to meet a broader range of client needs.
• Specifically, in our MultiState brand, we have developed original cloud-based compliance tools, licensed to clients, to aid their filings of federal and state lobbying disclosures and other required documentation.

Partnerships

• The table below presents select key financial performance measures since 2018: (1)The Company has presented Adjusted EBITDA from 2022 onwards only as prior to 2022 the Company was formed as a partnership with profits being distributed to the partners.
• While retaining their distinctive company cultures and operating-level management, newly acquired companies benefit from top-line synergies, driven by complementary service lines and geographic collaboration with our other member companies, and cost synergies driven by adoption of certain back-office tasks as well as procurement in certain areas by our central team.

Legal & Regulatory Risks (Item 1A, quoted)

• Our ability to maintain and grow our business will depend on our reputation in the industry, which could be adversely impacted by negative publicity, our association with certain clients, our real or perceived failure to manage conflicts of interest or by adverse litigation or other factors.
• We may not be able to compete effectively in new geographies, business lines, and our recently acquired businesses outside the US expose us to regulatory and compliance regimes with which we are relatively unfamiliar.
• Failure to comply with data privacy laws and regulations could adversely affect our business and reputation.
• We operate in multiple jurisdictions and must comply with numerous applicable laws, including regarding restrictions on and reporting of lobbying activity. Should we fail to comply with such laws, the Company could face civil and criminal liability.

Source: SEC EDGAR 10-K, official filing. Curated by Nexqual.

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