Hudson Global 2025 Q2 Earnings Widening Losses Amid Optimistic Outlook

Hudson Global (HSON) reported its fiscal 2025 Q2 earnings on Aug 08th, 2025. The results reflect a challenging earnings performance, with the company posting wider losses year-over-year despite management’s optimism about future growth. Hudson’s adjusted net revenue and EBITDA showed year-over-year expansion, though total revenue declined slightly and net losses widened. The CEO emphasized progress and investment in key areas to drive long-term value.

Hudson Global's total revenue in 2025 Q2 dropped by 0.5% year-over-year to $35.54 million, falling short of the $35.71 million recorded in the same period in 2024. Despite management's optimism regarding growth in adjusted metrics, the headline revenue figure indicated a modest contraction.

The company’s earnings per share (EPS) deteriorated significantly, with a loss of $0.23 in 2025 Q2 compared to a $0.15 loss in 2024 Q2, representing a 53.3% wider loss. Net income also declined sharply, with the net loss expanding to $-688,000 in 2025 Q2, a 56.0% increase from the $-441,000 loss in the prior year. The earnings performance suggests continued financial strain.

The stock price of Hudson Global declined 3.53% on the latest trading day, down 2.37% over the previous week, though it gained 6.45% month-to-date. The mixed performance indicates short-term investor uncertainty.

A strategy of buying Hudson Global shares following a quarter with revenue growth and holding for 30 days yielded poor returns. The approach delivered a CAGR of -31.63% and an excess return of -113.91%. With a Sharpe ratio of -0.66, the strategy indicated high risk and significant underperformance relative to the benchmark.

Jeffrey Eberwein, CEO & Director, emphasized Q2 as the third consecutive quarter of year-over-year growth in adjusted net revenue and adjusted EBITDA. He expressed confidence in the company’s direction, noting stronger Q2 performance compared to Q1. Eberwein also highlighted the company's strategic focus on sales, marketing, and technology, along with a commitment to streamlining operations to support clients. He expressed optimism about Hudson RPO’s future, underscoring that operational improvements are expected to drive bottom-line performance and long-term shareholder value. Eberwein outlined a vision for strategic growth through organic expansion, bolt-on acquisitions, and regional integration to broaden the client base and geographic footprint.

Hudson RPO, under the leadership of Jacob Zabkowicz, Global CEO, reported significant growth in client renewals and expansions. Over the past four quarters, the company secured approximately $31.1 million in adjusted net revenue from renewals and expansions, along with $11.4 million from new client wins. Management anticipates converting its robust sales pipeline into tangible results as market conditions improve, although specific financial targets were not disclosed. The leadership expressed confidence in Hudson RPO’s ability to grow, diversify services, and expand geographically to drive long-term value.

Additional non-earnings related news from Nigeria on August 8th, 2025, included a police arrest in Akwa Ibom of a ritualist accused of providing charms to armed robbers. The accused, Cletus Bassey, was detained for allegedly aiding criminals with "bulletproof" charms. In Kaduna, two suspected gunrunners were arrested, with authorities recovering weapons and motorcycles. In Gbagi Market, Oyo State, tensions arose as the government replaced low-cost stalls with more expensive modern ones, drawing criticism from local vendors. The Nigerian government also clarified that it would not accept a proposed deportee deal similar to Rwanda or South Sudan, a statement made in response to recent discussions around Trump’s immigration policies.