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ASGN Inc is a provider of information technology (IT) services and professional solutions, including technology, creative, and digital, across the commercial and government sectors. It operates through two segments, Commercial and Federal Government. The Commercial Segment, which generates the majority of the revenue, provides consulting, creative digital marketing, and permanent placement services to Fortune 1000 clients and mid-market companies. The Federal Government Segment provides mission-critical solutions to the Department of Defense, intelligence agencies, and civilian agencies.

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4 analysts have expressed a variety of opinions on ASGN (NYSE:<a class="ticker" href="https://www.benzinga.com/stock/ASGN#NYSE">ASGN</a>) over the past quarter, offering a diverse set of opinions from bullish to bearish.
In the table below, you'll find a summary of their recent ratings, revealing the shifting sentiments over the past 30 days and comparing them to the previous months.
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<tr>
<th></th>
<th align="right">Bullish</th>
<th align="right">Somewhat Bullish</th>
<th align="right">Indifferent</th>
<th align="right">Somewhat Bearish</th>
<th align="right">Bearish</th>
</tr>
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<td>Total Ratings</td>
<td align="right">1</td>
<td align="right">0</td>
<td align="right">2</td>
<td align="right">0</td>
<td align="right">1</td>
</tr>
<tr>
<td>Last 30D</td>
<td align="right">0</td>
<td align="right">0</td>
<td align="right">1</td>
<td align="right">0</td>
<td align="right">0</td>
</tr>
<tr>
<td>1M Ago</td>
<td align="right">0</td>
<td align="right">0</td>
<td align="right">0</td>
<td align="right">0</td>
<td align="right">0</td>
</tr>
<tr>
<td>2M Ago</td>
<td align="right">1</td>
<td align="right">0</td>
<td align="right">1</td>
<td align="right">0</td>
<td align="right">1</td>
</tr>
<tr>
<td>3M Ago</td>
<td align="right">0</td>
<td align="right">0</td>
<td align="right">0</td>
<td align="right">0</td>
<td align="right">0</td>
</tr>
</tbody>
</table>
The 12-month price targets, analyzed by analysts, offer insights with an average target of $60.0, a high estimate of $75.00, and a low estimate of $54.00. A decline of 34.78% from the prior average price target is evident in the current average. 
<img src="https://www.benzinga.com/files/images/story/2025/1748955648_0.png" alt="price target chart" />
<h2>Interpreting Analyst Ratings: A Closer Look</h2>
The perception of ASGN by financial experts is analyzed through recent analyst actions. The following summary presents key analysts, their recent evaluations, and adjustments to ratings and price targets.
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<thead>
<tr>
<th>Analyst</th>
<th>Analyst Firm</th>
<th>Action Taken</th>
<th>Rating</th>
<th>Current Price Target</th>
<th>Prior Price Target</th>
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<td>Jason Haas</td>
<td>Wells Fargo</td>
<td>Announces</td>
<td>Equal-Weight</td>
<td>$56.00</td>
<td>-</td>
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<td>Joseph Vafi</td>
<td>Canaccord Genuity</td>
<td>Lowers</td>
<td>Hold</td>
<td>$55.00</td>
<td>$115.00</td>
</tr>
<tr>
<td>Kevin Mcveigh</td>
<td>UBS</td>
<td>Lowers</td>
<td>Sell</td>
<td>$54.00</td>
<td>$56.00</td>
</tr>
<tr>
<td>Tobey Sommer</td>
<td>Truist Securities</td>
<td>Lowers</td>
<td>Buy</td>
<td>$75.00</td>
<td>$105.00</td>
</tr>
</tbody>
</table>
<h3>Key Insights:</h3>
<ul>
<li>Action Taken: Analysts frequently update their recommendations based on evolving market conditions and company performance. Whether they 'Maintain', 'Raise' or 'Lower' their stance, it reflects their reaction to recent developments related to ASGN. This information provides a snapshot of how analysts perceive the current state of the company.</li>
<li>Rating: Unveiling insights, analysts deliver qualitative insights into stock performance, from 'Outperform' to 'Underperform'. These ratings convey expectations for the relative performance of ASGN compared to the broader market.</li>
<li>Price Targets: Analysts predict movements in price targets, offering estimates for ASGN's future value. Examining the current and prior targets offers insights into analysts' evolving expectations.</li>
</ul>
Capture valuable insights into ASGN's market standing by understanding these analyst evaluations alongside pertinent financial indicators. Stay informed and make strategic decisions with our Ratings Table.
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<h2>Unveiling the Story Behind ASGN</h2>
ASGN Inc is a provider of information technology (IT) services and professional solutions, including technology, creative, and digital, across the commercial and government sectors. It operates through two segments, Commercial and Federal Government. The Commercial Segment, which generates the majority of the revenue, provides consulting, creative digital marketing, and permanent placement services to Fortune 1000 clients and mid-market companies. The Federal Government Segment provides mission-critical solutions to the Department of Defense, intelligence agencies, and civilian agencies.
<h3>ASGN: Delving into Financials</h3>
Market Capitalization: With restricted market capitalization, the company is positioned below industry averages. This reflects a smaller scale relative to peers.
Decline in Revenue: Over the 3M period, ASGN faced challenges, resulting in a decline of approximately -7.69% in revenue growth as of 31 March, 2025. This signifies a reduction in the company's top-line earnings. In comparison to its industry peers, the company trails behind with a growth rate lower than the average among peers in the Information Technology sector.
Net Margin: ASGN's net margin excels beyond industry benchmarks, reaching 2.16%. This signifies efficient cost management and strong financial health.
Return on Equity (ROE): ASGN's ROE lags behind industry averages, suggesting challenges in maximizing returns on equity capital. With an ROE of 1.17%, the company may face hurdles in achieving optimal financial performance.
Return on Assets (ROA): The company's ROA is a standout performer, exceeding industry averages. With an impressive ROA of 0.59%, the company showcases effective utilization of assets.
Debt Management: ASGN's debt-to-equity ratio is below the industry average. With a ratio of 0.75, the company relies less on debt financing, maintaining a healthier balance between debt and equity, which can be viewed positively by investors.
<h2>Understanding the Relevance of Analyst Ratings</h2>
Benzinga tracks 150 analyst firms and reports on their stock expectations. Analysts typically arrive at their conclusions by predicting how much money a company will make in the future, usually the upcoming five years, and how risky or predictable that company's revenue streams are.
Analysts attend company conference calls and meetings, research company financial statements, and communicate with insiders to publish their ratings on stocks. Analysts typically rate each stock once per quarter or whenever the company has a major update.
In addition to their assessments, some analysts extend their insights by offering predictions for key metrics such as earnings, revenue, and growth estimates. This supplementary information provides further guidance for traders. It is crucial to recognize that, despite their specialization, analysts are human and can only provide forecasts based on their beliefs.
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Demystifying ASGN: Insights From 4 Analyst Reviews

Wells Fargo analyst Jason Haas initiates coverage on ASGN (NYSE:<a class="ticker" href="https://www.benzinga.com/stock/ASGN#NYSE">ASGN</a>) with a Equal-Weight rating and announces Price Target of $56.

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ASGN's (NYSE:<a class="ticker" href="https://www.benzinga.com/stock/ASGN#NYSE">ASGN</a>) short percent of float has risen 25.36% since its last report. The company recently reported that it has 2.31 million shares sold short, which is 8.65% of all regular shares that are available for trading. Based on its trading volume, it would take traders 3.67 days to cover their short positions on average.
<h3>Why Short Interest Matters</h3>
Short interest is the number of shares that have been sold short but have not yet been covered or closed out. <a href="https://www.benzinga.com/money/how-to-short-a-stock?adType=benzinga-insights&amp;ad=short-interest&amp;campaign=wallstreetadvantage">Short selling</a> is when a trader sells shares of a company they do not own, with the hope that the price will fall. Traders make money from short selling if the price of the stock falls and they lose if it rises.
Short interest is important to track because it can act as an indicator of market sentiment towards a particular stock. An increase in short interest can signal that investors have become more bearish, while a decrease in short interest can signal they have become more bullish.
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<h3>ASGN Short Interest Graph (3 Months)</h3>
<img src="https://www.benzinga.com/files/images/story/2025/1747767632_0.png" alt="short_fig" />
As you can see from the chart above the percentage of shares that are sold short for ASGN has grown since its last report. This does not mean that the stock is going to fall in the near-term but traders should be aware that more shares are being shorted.
<h3>Comparing ASGN's Short Interest Against Its Peers</h3>
Peer comparison is a popular technique amongst analysts and investors for gauging how well a company is performing. A company's peer is another company that has similar characteristics to it, such as industry, size, age, and financial structure. You can find a company's peer group by reading its 10-K, proxy filing, or by doing your own similarity analysis.
According to <a href="https://www.benzinga.com/pro/">Benzinga Pro</a>, ASGN's peer group average for short interest as a percentage of float is 4.09%, which means the company has more short interest than most of its peers.
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<h3 class="wp-block-heading">ASGN Inc (NYSE:<a class="ticker" href="https://www.benzinga.com/stock/ASGN#NYSE">ASGN</a>)</h3>
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<li>On April 23, ASGN reported a first-quarter adjusted EPS miss and issued second-quarter EPS and adjusted EPS guidance below estimates. &#8220;ASGN entered the first quarter of 2025 with a continued focus on supporting our clients&#8217; long-term IT roadmaps. Despite macro uncertainty, our revenues and adjusted EBITDA results were in line with our guidance expectations,&#8221; said ASGN&#8217;s Chief Executive Officer, Ted Hanson. The company's stock fell around 19% over the past month and has a 52-week low of $47.64.</li>
<li>RSI Value: 29</li>
<li>ASGN Price Action: Shares of ASGN fell 0.4% to close at $50.86 on Tuesday.</li>
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<h3 class="wp-block-heading">Hackett Group Inc (NASDAQ:<a class="ticker" href="https://www.benzinga.com/stock/HCKT#NASDAQ">HCKT</a>)    </h3>
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<li>On April 29, Barrington Research analyst Vincent Colicchio maintained Hackett Group with an Outperform rating and maintained a $36 price target. The company's stock fell around 12% over the past month and <a href="https://www.benzinga.com/quote/HCKT">has a 52-week low</a> of $20.23.</li>
<li>RSI Value: 27.1</li>
<li>HCKT Price Action: Shares of Hackett gained 1.7% to close at $25.77 on Tuesday.</li>
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<h3 class="wp-block-heading">NextTrip Inc (NYSE:<a class="ticker" href="https://www.benzinga.com/stock/NTRP#NYSE">NTRP</a>)</h3>
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<li>RSI Value: 24.3</li>
<li>NTRP Price Action: Shares of NextTrip fell 10.3% to close at $2.02 on Tuesday.</li>
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ASGN's (NYSE:<a class="ticker" href="https://www.benzinga.com/stock/ASGN#NYSE">ASGN</a>) short percent of float has fallen 8.06% since its last report. The company recently reported that it has 2.34 million shares sold short, which is 7.3% of all regular shares that are available for trading. Based on its trading volume, it would take traders 4.59 days to cover their short positions on average.
<h3>Why Short Interest Matters</h3>
Short interest is the number of shares that have been sold short but have not yet been covered or closed out. <a href="https://www.benzinga.com/money/how-to-short-a-stock?adType=benzinga-insights&amp;ad=short-interest&amp;campaign=wallstreetadvantage">Short selling</a> is when a trader sells shares of a company they do not own, with the hope that the price will fall. Traders make money from short selling if the price of the stock falls and they lose if it rises.
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<h3>ASGN Short Interest Graph (3 Months)</h3>
<img src="https://www.benzinga.com/files/images/story/2025/1745604024_0.png" alt="short_fig" />
As you can see from the chart above the percentage of shares that are sold short for ASGN has declined since its last report. This does not mean that the stock is going to rise in the near-term but traders should be aware that less shares are being shorted.
<h3>Comparing ASGN's Short Interest Against Its Peers</h3>
Peer comparison is a popular technique amongst analysts and investors for gauging how well a company is performing. A company's peer is another company that has similar characteristics to it, such as industry, size, age, and financial structure. You can find a company's peer group by reading its 10-K, proxy filing, or by doing your own similarity analysis.
According to <a href="https://www.benzinga.com/pro/">Benzinga Pro</a>, ASGN's peer group average for short interest as a percentage of float is 5.66%, which means the company has more short interest than most of its peers.
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Peering Into ASGN's Recent Short Interest

Top Wall Street analysts changed their outlook on these top names. For a complete view of all analyst rating changes, including upgrades, downgrades and initiations, please see our <a href="https://www.benzinga.com/analyst-stock-ratings">analyst ratings page</a>.
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<li>Canaccord Genuity analyst Joseph Vafi downgraded the rating for ASGN Incorporated (NYSE:<a class="ticker" href="https://www.benzinga.com/stock/ASGN#NYSE">ASGN</a>) from Buy to Hold and lowered the price target from $115 to $55. ASGN shares closed at $51.76 on Thursday. <a href="https://www.benzinga.com/quote/ASGN/analyst-ratings">See how other analysts view this stock</a>.</li>
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<li>Wells Fargo analyst Tiago Fauth downgraded United Therapeutics Corporation (NASDAQ:<a class="ticker" href="https://www.benzinga.com/stock/UTHR#NASDAQ">UTHR</a>) from Overweight to Equal-Weight and slashed the price target from $395 to $314. United Therapeutics shares closed at $296.42 on Thursday. <a href="https://www.benzinga.com/quote/UTHR/analyst-ratings">See how other analysts view this stock</a>.</li>
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Canaccord Genuity analyst Joseph Vafi downgrades ASGN (NYSE:<a class="ticker" href="https://www.benzinga.com/stock/ASGN#NYSE">ASGN</a>) from Buy to Hold and lowers the price target from $115 to $55.

Canaccord Genuity Downgrades ASGN to Hold, Lowers Price Target to $55

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ASGN shares are trading lower after the company reported a Q1 adjusted EPS miss and issued Q2 EPS and adjusted EPS guidance below estimates. Additionally, UBS cut its price target on the stock from $56 to $54.

UBS analyst Kevin Mcveigh maintains ASGN (NYSE:<a class="ticker" href="https://www.benzinga.com/stock/ASGN#NYSE">ASGN</a>) with a Sell and lowers the price target from $56 to $54.

UBS Maintains Sell on ASGN, Lowers Price Target to $54

U.S. stocks traded higher midway through trading, with the Nasdaq Composite gaining more than 2% on Thursday.
The Dow traded up 0.97% to 39,989.57 while the NASDAQ gained 2.24% to 17,082.79. The S&amp;P 500 also rose, gaining, 1.69% to 5,466.54.
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Leading and Lagging Sectors Information technology shares jumped by 2.5% on Thursday.
In trading on Thursday, consumer staples fell by 1.2%.
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The company posted quarterly revenues of $11.20 billion, beating the consensus of $10.70 billion. The company reported an adjusted EPS of $1.80, a turnaround from a loss of $4.40 a year ago, beating the consensus of $1.49.
Bristol Myers Squibb raised its fiscal year 2025 adjusted EPS from $6.55-$6.85 to $6.70-$7.00 compared to consensus of $6.74.
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<li>Community Health Systems, Inc. (NYSE:<a class="ticker" href="https://www.benzinga.com/stock/CYH#NYSE">CYH</a>) shares shot up 24% to $3.0250 after the company reported better-than-expected first-quarter financial results.</li>
<li>Shares of TMC the metals company Inc. (NASDAQ:<a class="ticker" href="https://www.benzinga.com/stock/TMC#NASDAQ">TMC</a>)got a boost, surging 34% to $3.4255 following a Reuters report indicating President Trump is expected to sign an executive order to advance the deep sea mining industry.</li>
<li>CERo Therapeutics Holdings, Inc. (NASDAQ:<a class="ticker" href="https://www.benzinga.com/stock/CERO#NASDAQ">CERO</a>) shares were also up, gaining 32% to $1.05 after the company announced the key clinical trial site location for its Phase 1 CER-1236 trial.</li>
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<li>TAL Education Group (NYSE:<a class="ticker" href="https://www.benzinga.com/stock/TAL#NYSE">TAL</a>) shares dropped 16% to $9.18 after the company reported worse-than-expected fourth-quarter financial results.</li>
<li>Shares of Fiserv, Inc. (NYSE:<a class="ticker" href="https://www.benzinga.com/stock/FI#NYSE">FI</a>) were down 16% to $181.90 after the company issued FY25 adjusted EPS guidance with its midpoint below estimates.</li>
<li>ASGN Incorporated (NYSE:<a class="ticker" href="https://www.benzinga.com/stock/ASGN#NYSE">ASGN</a>) was down, falling 15% to $49.78 following weaker-than-expected quarterly earnings.</li>
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Commodities In commodity news, oil traded up 0.3% to $62.48 while gold traded up 1.1% at $3,330.70.
Silver traded down 0.6% to $33.355 on Thursday, while copper fell 0.1% to $4.8395.
Euro zone
European shares were mostly higher today. The eurozone's STOXX 600 gained 0.36%, Germany's DAX 40 gained 0.49% and France's CAC 40 gained 0.26%. Spain's IBEX 35 Index fell 0.40%, while London's FTSE 100 rose 0.05%.
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Asian markets closed mixed on Thursday, with Japan's Nikkei 225 surging 0.49%, China's Shanghai Composite gaining 0.03%, Hong Kong's Hang Seng Index falling 0.74% and India's BSE Sensex falling 0.39%.
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<li>U.S. existing home sales fell by 5.6% from the previous month to an annualized rate of 4.02 million units in March.</li>
<li>The Chicago Fed National Activity Index declined to -0.03 in March compared to a reading of +0.24 in February.</li>
<li>U.S. initial jobless claims climbed by 6,000 from the previous week to 222,000 during the third week of April.</li>
<li>U.S. durable goods orders gained by 9.2% month-over-month to $315.7 billion in March.</li>
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<h3>Gainers</h3>
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<li>Pony AI (NASDAQ:<a class="ticker" href="https://www.benzinga.com/stock/PONY#NASDAQ">PONY</a>) shares moved upwards by 30.3% to $7.08 during Thursday's regular session. The company's market cap stands at $2.4 billion. </li>
<li>Wolfspeed (NYSE:<a class="ticker" href="https://www.benzinga.com/stock/WOLF#NYSE">WOLF</a>) shares increased by 19.88% to $3.08. The company's market cap stands at $479.3 million. </li>
<li>SMX (Security Matters) (NASDAQ:<a class="ticker" href="https://www.benzinga.com/stock/SMX#NASDAQ">SMX</a>) stock increased by 18.27% to $2.2. The company's market cap stands at $2.5 million. </li>
<li>ZenaTech (NASDAQ:<a class="ticker" href="https://www.benzinga.com/stock/ZENA#NASDAQ">ZENA</a>) stock moved upwards by 18.26% to $2.59. The company's market cap stands at $45.7 million. </li>
<li>Orangekloud Technology (NASDAQ:<a class="ticker" href="https://www.benzinga.com/stock/ORKT#NASDAQ">ORKT</a>) stock increased by 17.89% to $0.66. The company's market cap stands at $15.2 million. </li>
<li>Tungray Technologies (NASDAQ:<a class="ticker" href="https://www.benzinga.com/stock/TRSG#NASDAQ">TRSG</a>) shares rose 17.88% to $1.78. The market value of their outstanding shares is at $29.1 million. </li>
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<h3>Losers</h3>
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<li>Marin Software (NASDAQ:<a class="ticker" href="https://www.benzinga.com/stock/MRIN#NASDAQ">MRIN</a>) shares declined by 16.1% to $0.54 during Thursday's regular session. The company's market cap stands at $1.6 million. </li>
<li>Wetouch Technology (NASDAQ:<a class="ticker" href="https://www.benzinga.com/stock/WETH#NASDAQ">WETH</a>) stock declined by 16.04% to $0.89. The market value of their outstanding shares is at $10.6 million. </li>
<li>Yxt.Com Group Holding (NASDAQ:<a class="ticker" href="https://www.benzinga.com/stock/YXT#NASDAQ">YXT</a>) shares decreased by 15.79% to $0.56. The company's market cap stands at $33.3 million. </li>
<li>MaxLinear (NASDAQ:<a class="ticker" href="https://www.benzinga.com/stock/MXL#NASDAQ">MXL</a>) shares declined by 15.72% to $9.28. The company's market cap stands at $785.3 million. As per the news, the Q1 earnings report came out yesterday. </li>
<li>ASGN (NYSE:<a class="ticker" href="https://www.benzinga.com/stock/ASGN#NYSE">ASGN</a>) stock declined by 14.57% to $50.02. The market value of their outstanding shares is at $2.2 billion. As per the news, the Q1 earnings report came out yesterday. </li>
<li>Bit Origin (NASDAQ:<a class="ticker" href="https://www.benzinga.com/stock/BTOG#NASDAQ">BTOG</a>) shares fell 12.52% to $0.15. The company's market cap stands at $1.2 million. 
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ASGN (NYSE:<a class="ticker" href="https://www.benzinga.com/stock/ASGN#NYSE">ASGN</a>) is looking for Q2 GAAP EPS of $0.66-$0.78 vs $0.92 analyst estimate..

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ASGN Sees Q2 GAAP EPS $0.66-$0.78 vs $0.92 Est

ASGN (NYSE:<a class="ticker" href="https://www.benzinga.com/stock/ASGN#NYSE">ASGN</a>) is looking for Q2 Adj EPS of $1.03-$1.14 vs $1.23 analyst estimate. sees sales of $985.000 million-$1.015 billion vs $1.01 billion analyst estimate.

ASGN Sees Q2 Adj EPS $1.03-$1.14 vs $1.23 Est; Sees Sales $985.000M-$1.015B vs $1.01B Est

ASGN (NYSE:<a class="ticker" href="https://www.benzinga.com/stock/ASGN#NYSE">ASGN</a>) reported quarterly earnings of $0.92 per share which missed the analyst consensus estimate of $0.95 by 3.16 percent. This is a 20.69 percent decrease over earnings of $1.16 per share from the same period last year. The company reported quarterly sales of $968.30 million which beat the analyst consensus estimate of $961.94 million by 0.66 percent. This is a 7.69 percent decrease over sales of $1.05 billion the same period last year.

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Earnings Scheduled For April 23, 2025

ASGN (NYSE:<a class="ticker" href="https://www.benzinga.com/stock/ASGN#NYSE">ASGN</a>) is set to give its latest quarterly earnings report on Wednesday, 2025-04-23. Here's what investors need to know before the announcement.
Analysts estimate that ASGN will report an earnings per share (EPS) of $0.95. 
The market awaits ASGN's announcement, with hopes high for news of surpassing estimates and providing upbeat guidance for the next quarter.
It's important for new investors to understand that guidance can be a significant driver of stock prices.
<h3>Earnings History Snapshot</h3>
The company's EPS beat by $0.07 in the last quarter, leading to a 5.86% drop in the share price on the following day.
Here's a look at ASGN's past performance and the resulting price change:

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<th>Q4 2024</th>
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<td>EPS Estimate</td>
<td>1.21</td>
<td>1.36</td>
<td>1.33</td>
<td>1.11</td>
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<td>EPS Actual</td>
<td>1.28</td>
<td>1.43</td>
<td>1.36</td>
<td>1.16</td>
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<td>Price Change %</td>
<td>-6.0%</td>
<td>1.0%</td>
<td>-9.0%</td>
<td>-3.0%</td>
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<img src="https://www.benzinga.com/files/images/story/2025/1745341339_0.png" alt="eps graph" />
<h3>ASGN Share Price Analysis</h3>
Shares of ASGN were trading at $56.98 as of April 21. Over the last 52-week period, shares are down 43.2%. Given that these returns are generally negative, long-term shareholders are likely a little upset going into this earnings release. 
<h3>Insights Shared by Analysts on ASGN</h3>
For investors, staying informed about market sentiments and expectations in the industry is paramount. This analysis provides an exploration of the latest insights on ASGN.
The consensus rating for ASGN is Buy, based on 1 analyst ratings. With an average one-year price target of $75.0, there's a potential 31.63% upside.
<h3>Comparing Ratings with Competitors</h3>
The below comparison of the analyst ratings and average 1-year price targets of DXC Technology and Grid Dynamics Holdings, three prominent players in the industry, gives insights for their relative performance expectations and market positioning.
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<li>Analysts currently favor an Neutral trajectory for DXC Technology, with an average 1-year price target of $22.0, suggesting a potential 61.39% downside.</li>
<li>Analysts currently favor an Buy trajectory for Grid Dynamics Holdings, with an average 1-year price target of $30.0, suggesting a potential 47.35% downside.</li>
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<h3>Key Findings: Peer Analysis Summary</h3>
In the peer analysis summary, key metrics for DXC Technology and Grid Dynamics Holdings are highlighted, providing an understanding of their respective standings within the industry and offering insights into their market positions and comparative performance.

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<td>ASGN</td>
<td>Buy</td>
<td>-8.30%</td>
<td>$286M</td>
<td>2.39%</td>
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<td>DXC Technology</td>
<td>Neutral</td>
<td>-5.12%</td>
<td>$809M</td>
<td>1.91%</td>
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<td>Grid Dynamics Holdings</td>
<td>Buy</td>
<td>28.45%</td>
<td>$37.05M</td>
<td>0.99%</td>
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Key Takeaway:
ASGN ranks highest in Gross Profit and Return on Equity among its peers. It is in the middle for Revenue Growth.
<h3>Delving into ASGN's Background</h3>
ASGN Inc is a provider of information technology (IT) services and professional solutions, including technology, creative, and digital, across the commercial and government sectors. It operates through two segments, Commercial and Federal Government. The Commercial Segment, which generates the majority of the revenue, provides consulting, creative digital marketing, and permanent placement services to Fortune 1000 clients and mid-market companies. The Federal Government Segment provides mission-critical solutions to the Department of Defense, intelligence agencies, and civilian agencies.
<h3>Financial Insights: ASGN</h3>
Market Capitalization: Indicating a reduced size compared to industry averages, the company's market capitalization poses unique challenges.
Revenue Challenges: ASGN's revenue growth over 3 months faced difficulties. As of 31 December, 2024, the company experienced a decline of approximately -8.3%. This indicates a decrease in top-line earnings. In comparison to its industry peers, the company trails behind with a growth rate lower than the average among peers in the Information Technology sector.
Net Margin: ASGN's net margin lags behind industry averages, suggesting challenges in maintaining strong profitability. With a net margin of 4.3%, the company may face hurdles in effective cost management.
Return on Equity (ROE): ASGN's ROE is below industry standards, pointing towards difficulties in efficiently utilizing equity capital. With an ROE of 2.39%, the company may encounter challenges in delivering satisfactory returns for shareholders.
Return on Assets (ROA): ASGN's ROA is below industry standards, pointing towards difficulties in efficiently utilizing assets. With an ROA of 1.24%, the company may encounter challenges in delivering satisfactory returns from its assets.
Debt Management: With a below-average debt-to-equity ratio of 0.62, ASGN adopts a prudent financial strategy, indicating a balanced approach to debt management.
<a href="https://www.benzinga.com/quote/ASGN/earnings">To track all earnings releases for ASGN visit their earnings calendar on our site.</a>
This article was generated by Benzinga's automated content engine and reviewed by an editor.

Examining the Future: ASGN's Earnings Outlook

Truist Securities analyst Tobey Sommer maintains ASGN (NYSE:<a class="ticker" href="https://www.benzinga.com/stock/ASGN#NYSE">ASGN</a>) with a Buy and lowers the price target from $105 to $75.

Truist Securities Maintains Buy on ASGN, Lowers Price Target to $75

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ASGN's (NYSE:<a class="ticker" href="https://www.benzinga.com/stock/ASGN#NYSE">ASGN</a>) short percent of float has risen 7.3% since its last report. The company recently reported that it has 2.55 million shares sold short, which is 7.94% of all regular shares that are available for trading. Based on its trading volume, it would take traders 4.13 days to cover their short positions on average.
<h3>Why Short Interest Matters</h3>
Short interest is the number of shares that have been sold short but have not yet been covered or closed out. <a href="https://www.benzinga.com/money/how-to-short-a-stock?adType=benzinga-insights&amp;ad=short-interest&amp;campaign=wallstreetadvantage">Short selling</a> is when a trader sells shares of a company they do not own, with the hope that the price will fall. Traders make money from short selling if the price of the stock falls and they lose if it rises.
Short interest is important to track because it can act as an indicator of market sentiment towards a particular stock. An increase in short interest can signal that investors have become more bearish, while a decrease in short interest can signal they have become more bullish.
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<h3>ASGN Short Interest Graph (3 Months)</h3>
<img src="https://www.benzinga.com/files/images/story/2025/1743605126_0.png" alt="short_fig" />
As you can see from the chart above the percentage of shares that are sold short for ASGN has grown since its last report. This does not mean that the stock is going to fall in the near-term but traders should be aware that more shares are being shorted.
<h3>Comparing ASGN's Short Interest Against Its Peers</h3>
Peer comparison is a popular technique amongst analysts and investors for gauging how well a company is performing. A company's peer is another company that has similar characteristics to it, such as industry, size, age, and financial structure. You can find a company's peer group by reading its 10-K, proxy filing, or by doing your own similarity analysis.
According to <a href="https://www.benzinga.com/pro/">Benzinga Pro</a>, ASGN's peer group average for short interest as a percentage of float is 4.37%, which means the company has more short interest than most of its peers.
Did you know that increasing short interest can actually be bullish for a stock? <a href="https://www.benzinga.com/money/how-to-make-money-on-a-short-squeeze?adType=benzinga-insights&amp;ad=short-interest&amp;campaign=wallstreetadvantage">This post by Benzinga Money explains how you can profit from it.</a>
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