TrueBlue Reports First Quarter 2025 Results

TrueBlue Reports First Quarter 2025 Results

TACOMA, Wash.–(BUSINESS WIRE)–
TrueBlue (NYSE:TBI) today announced its first quarter results for 2025.

First Quarter 2025 Financial Highlights

  • Revenue of $370 million compared to $403 million in the prior year period

    • $11 million of inorganic revenue from the January 31st acquisition of HSP
  • Net loss of $14 million compared to net loss of $2 million in the prior year period

    • SG&A expense improved by 12 percent to $95 million compared to $107 million in the prior year period
    • Adjusted EBITDA1 of -$4 million compared to -$3 million in the prior year period
    • No income tax benefit on U.S. operations due to the valuation allowance in effect compared to a $12 million benefit in the prior year period
  • Cash of $23 million, debt of $58 million and $71 million of borrowing availability for total liquidity of $94 million at period end

Commentary

“While subdued market demand continued in the first quarter as expected, I am proud of the resilience and dedication shown by the TrueBlue team, delivering revenue results near the high-end of our outlook range,” said Taryn Owen, President and CEO of TrueBlue. “Evolving governmental policies have hindered business confidence and consequently continue to suppress the staffing industry. Our depth of expertise enables us to understand the unique challenges our clients face in times like these, and we continue to support them with innovative and flexible workforce solutions as they navigate an increasingly complex and unpredictable business landscape.”

“As we leverage our inherent strengths and comprehensive service offerings to meet the needs of the market today, we are also paving the path forward with our strategic priorities to capture market share and enhance our long-term profitability,” continued Ms. Owen. “We are building on our momentum from the past year, expanding in secular growth markets and high-value roles, including the healthcare space with the recent addition of HSP to the TrueBlue portfolio. We also continue to find new ways to optimize our business model and advance our digital transformation as we remain focused on top line growth and margin expansion.”

Results

First quarter revenue was $370 million, a decrease of 8 percent compared to revenue of $403 million in the first quarter of 2024. Net loss per diluted share was $0.48 compared to net loss per diluted share of $0.05 in the prior year period. Adjusted net loss1 per diluted share was $0.40 compared to adjusted net income per diluted share of $0.03 in the prior year period.

2025 Outlook

TrueBlue is providing certain forward-looking information to help investors form their estimates, which can be found in the quarterly earnings presentation filed today.

Management will discuss first quarter 2025 results on a webcast at 2:00 p.m. PT (5:00 p.m. ET), today, Monday, May 5, 2025.

The quarterly earnings presentation and webcast can be accessed on the Investor Relations section of the TrueBlue website: investor.trueblue.com.

About TrueBlue

TrueBlue (NYSE: TBI) is transforming the way organizations connect with talent in an ever-changing world of work. As The People Company®, we put people first – connecting job seekers with meaningful opportunities while delivering smart, scalable workforce solutions for enterprises across industries and worldwide. Powered by innovative technology and decades of expertise, our brands – PeopleReady, PeopleScout, Staff Management | SMX, Centerline, SIMOS, and Healthcare Staffing Professionals – offer flexible staffing, workforce management, and recruitment solutions that propel businesses and careers. Discover how we’re shaping the future of work at www.trueblue.com.

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Refer to the financial statements accompanying this release for more information regarding non-GAAP terms.

Forward-looking statements and non-GAAP financial measures

This document contains forward-looking statements relating to our plans and expectations including, without limitation, statements regarding the future performance and operations of our business, expectations regarding stabilization in demand, and expected growth from our digital investments, all of which are subject to risks and uncertainties. Such statements are based on management’s expectations and assumptions as of the date of this release and involve many risks and uncertainties that could cause actual results to differ materially from those expressed or implied in our forward-looking statements including: (1) national and global economic conditions, which can be negatively impacted by factors such as rising interest rates, inflation, changes in government policies, political instability, epidemics and global trade uncertainty, (2) our ability to maintain profit margins, (3) our ability to attract and retain clients, (4) our ability to access sufficient capital to finance our operations, including our ability to comply with covenants contained in our revolving credit facility, (5) our ability to successfully execute on business strategies and further digitalize our business model, (6) our ability to attract sufficient qualified candidates and employees to meet the needs of our clients, (7) new laws, regulations, and government incentives that could affect our operations or financial results, (8) any reduction or change in tax credits we utilize, including the Work Opportunity Tax Credit, (9) our ability to successfully integrate acquired businesses, and (10) the timing and amount of common stock repurchases, if any, which will be determined at management’s discretion and depend upon several factors, including market and business conditions, the trading price of our common stock and the nature of other investment opportunities. Other information regarding factors that could affect our results is included in our Securities and Exchange Commission (SEC) filings, including the company’s most recent reports on Forms 10-K and 10-Q, copies of which may be obtained by visiting our website at www.trueblue.com under the Investor Relations section or the SEC’s website at www.sec.gov. We assume no obligation to update or revise any forward-looking statement, whether as a result of new information, future events, or otherwise, except as required by law. Any other references to future financial estimates are included for informational purposes only and subject to risk factors discussed in our most recent filings with the SEC.

In addition, we use several non-GAAP financial measures when presenting our financial results in this document. Please refer to the reconciliations between our U.S. GAAP and non-GAAP financial measures in the appendix to this document and on our website at www.trueblue.com under the Investor Relations section for additional information on both current and historical periods. The presentation of these non-GAAP financial measures is used to enhance the understanding of certain aspects of our financial performance. It is not meant to be considered in isolation, superior to, or as a substitute for the directly comparable financial measures prepared in accordance with U.S. GAAP, and may not be comparable to similarly titled measures of other companies.

TRUEBLUE, INC.

SUMMARY CONSOLIDATED STATEMENTS OF OPERATIONS

(Unaudited)

 

 

13 weeks ended

(in thousands, except per share data)

Mar 30, 2025

 

Mar 31, 2024

Revenue from services

$

370,254

 

 

$

402,853

 

Cost of services

 

283,912

 

 

 

303,467

 

Gross profit

 

86,342

 

 

 

99,386

 

Selling, general and administrative expense

 

94,621

 

 

 

106,937

 

Depreciation and amortization

 

5,844

 

 

 

7,958

 

Loss from operations

 

(14,123

)

 

 

(15,509

)

Interest and other income (expense), net

 

193

 

 

 

1,599

 

Loss before tax expense (benefit)

 

(13,930

)

 

 

(13,910

)

Income tax expense (benefit)

 

418

 

 

 

(12,212

)

Net loss

$

(14,348

)

 

$

(1,698

)

 

 

 

 

Net loss per common share:

 

 

 

Basic

$

(0.48

)

 

$

(0.05

)

Diluted

$

(0.48

)

 

$

(0.05

)

 

 

 

 

Weighted average shares outstanding:

 

 

 

Basic

 

29,698

 

 

 

31,102

 

Diluted

 

29,698

 

 

 

31,102

 

TRUEBLUE, INC.

SUMMARY CONSOLIDATED BALANCE SHEETS

(Unaudited)

 

(in thousands)

Mar 30, 2025

 

Dec 29, 2024

ASSETS

 

 

 

Cash and cash equivalents

$

23,059

 

$

22,536

Accounts receivable, net

 

219,056

 

 

214,704

Other current assets

 

38,932

 

 

39,853

Total current assets

 

281,047

 

 

277,093

Property and equipment, net

 

87,851

 

 

89,602

Restricted cash, cash equivalents and investments

 

170,208

 

 

179,916

Goodwill and intangible assets, net

 

62,673

 

 

30,406

Other assets, net

 

90,692

 

 

98,359

Total assets

$

692,471

 

$

675,376

 

 

 

 

LIABILITIES AND SHAREHOLDERS’ EQUITY

 

 

 

Accounts payable and other accrued expenses

$

38,026

 

$

45,599

Accrued wages and benefits

 

66,339

 

 

61,380

Current portion of workers’ compensation claims reserve

 

31,397

 

 

34,729

Other current liabilities

 

20,562

 

 

18,417

Total current liabilities

 

156,324

 

 

160,125

Workers’ compensation claims reserve, less current portion

 

91,531

 

 

105,063

Long-term debt, less current portion

 

57,800

 

 

7,600

Other long-term liabilities

 

84,599

 

 

87,229

Total liabilities

 

390,254

 

 

360,017

Shareholders’ equity

 

302,217

 

 

315,359

Total liabilities and shareholders’ equity

$

692,471

 

$

675,376

TRUEBLUE, INC.

CONSOLIDATED STATEMENTS OF CASH FLOWS

(Unaudited)

 

 

13 weeks ended

(in thousands)

Mar 30, 2025

 

Mar 31, 2024

Cash flows from operating activities:

 

 

 

Net loss

$

(14,348

)

 

$

(1,698

)

Adjustments to reconcile net loss to net cash (used in) provided by operating activities:

 

 

 

Depreciation and amortization (inclusive of depreciation included in cost of services)

 

6,810

 

 

 

7,958

 

Provision for credit losses

 

250

 

 

 

370

 

Stock-based compensation

 

2,060

 

 

 

2,102

 

Deferred income taxes

 

 

 

 

(12,206

)

Non-cash lease expense

 

2,753

 

 

 

3,036

 

Other operating activities

 

1,486

 

 

 

(2,980

)

Changes in operating assets and liabilities:

 

 

 

Accounts receivable

 

9,133

 

 

 

8,292

 

Income taxes receivable and payable

 

373

 

 

 

975

 

Other assets

 

7,150

 

 

 

1,571

 

Accounts payable and other accrued expenses

 

(9,580

)

 

 

(11,515

)

Accrued wages and benefits

 

(5,418

)

 

 

480

 

Workers’ compensation claims reserve

 

(16,865

)

 

 

(8,669

)

Operating lease liabilities

 

(3,035

)

 

 

(3,204

)

Other liabilities

 

(2,884

)

 

 

1,249

 

Net cash used in operating activities

 

(22,115

)

 

 

(14,239

)

Cash flows from investing activities:

 

 

 

Capital expenditures

 

(4,680

)

 

 

(7,375

)

Acquisition of business, net of cash acquired

 

(30,044

)

 

 

 

Proceeds from business divestiture, net

 

 

 

 

2,928

 

Purchases of restricted held-to-maturity investments

 

 

 

 

(10,180

)

Maturities of restricted held-to-maturity investments

 

10,756

 

 

 

15,546

 

Net cash (used in) provided by investing activities

 

(23,968

)

 

 

919

 

Cash flows from financing activities:

 

 

 

Purchases and retirement of common stock

 

 

 

 

(10,067

)

Net proceeds from employee stock purchase plans

 

70

 

 

 

220

 

Common stock repurchases for taxes upon vesting of restricted stock

 

(895

)

 

 

(2,012

)

Net change in revolving credit facility

 

50,200

 

 

 

 

Other

 

(6

)

 

 

(1,803

)

Net cash provided by (used in) financing activities

 

49,369

 

 

 

(13,662

)

Effect of exchange rate changes on cash, cash equivalents and restricted cash and cash equivalents

 

(230

)

 

 

(604

)

Net change in cash, cash equivalents, and restricted cash and cash equivalents

 

3,056

 

 

 

(27,586

)

Cash, cash equivalents and restricted cash and cash equivalents, beginning of period

 

61,100

 

 

 

99,306

 

Cash, cash equivalents and restricted cash and cash equivalents, end of period

$

64,156

 

 

$

71,720

 

TRUEBLUE, INC.

SEGMENT DATA

(Unaudited)

 

 

13 weeks ended

(in thousands)

Mar 30, 2025

 

Mar 31, 2024

Revenue from services:

 

 

 

PeopleReady

$

189,305

 

 

$

222,661

 

PeopleManagement

 

135,532

 

 

 

133,860

 

PeopleSolutions (1)

 

45,417

 

 

 

46,332

 

Total company

$

370,254

 

 

$

402,853

 

 

 

 

 

Segment profit (loss)(2):

 

 

 

PeopleReady

$

(2,974

)

 

$

(5,058

)

PeopleManagement

 

2,894

 

 

 

2,751

 

PeopleSolutions

 

1,952

 

 

 

4,879

 

Total segment profit

 

1,872

 

 

 

2,572

 

Corporate unallocated expense

 

(5,794

)

 

 

(6,052

)

Total company Adjusted EBITDA (3)

 

(3,922

)

 

 

(3,480

)

Third-party processing fees for hiring tax credits (4)

 

(90

)

 

 

(90

)

Amortization of software as a service assets (5)

 

(1,093

)

 

 

(1,343

)

Acquisition/integration costs

 

(710

)

 

 

 

PeopleReady technology upgrade costs (6)

 

 

 

 

(385

)

COVID-19 government subsidies, net

 

 

 

 

(44

)

Other adjustments, net (7)

 

(1,498

)

 

 

(2,209

)

EBITDA (2)

 

(7,313

)

 

 

(7,551

)

Depreciation and amortization (8)

 

(6,810

)

 

 

(7,958

)

Interest and other income (expense), net

 

193

 

 

 

1,599

 

Loss before tax (expense) benefit

 

(13,930

)

 

 

(13,910

)

Income tax (expense) benefit

 

(418

)

 

 

12,212

 

Net loss

$

(14,348

)

 

$

(1,698

)

(1)

PeopleSolutions segment includes previously reported PeopleScout segment as well as Healthcare Staffing Professionals Inc. acquired on January 31, 2025.

(2)

We evaluate performance based on segment revenue and segment profit (loss). Segment profit (loss) includes revenue, related cost of services, and ongoing operating expenses directly attributable to the reportable segment. Segment profit (loss) excludes depreciation and amortization expense, unallocated corporate general and administrative expense, interest expense, other income, income taxes, and other adjustments not considered to be ongoing.

(3)

See the Non-GAAP Financial Measures table on the next page for definitions of EBITDA and Adjusted EBITDA.

(4)

These third-party processing fees are associated with generating hiring tax credits.

(5)

Amortization of software as a service assets is reported in selling, general and administrative expense.

(6)

Costs associated with upgrading legacy PeopleReady technology.

(7)

Other adjustments for the 13 weeks ended March 30, 2025 and March 31, 2024 primarily include workforce reduction costs of $1.4 million ($0.1 million in cost of services and $1.3 million in selling, general and administrative expense) and $1.9 million ($0.1 million in cost of services and $1.8 million in selling, general and administrative expense), respectively.

(8)

Includes software depreciation reported in cost of services.

TRUEBLUE, INC.

NON-GAAP FINANCIAL MEASURES AND NON-GAAP RECONCILIATIONS

In addition to financial measures presented in accordance with U.S. GAAP, we monitor certain non-GAAP key financial measures. The presentation of these non-GAAP financial measures is used to enhance the understanding of certain aspects of our financial performance. It is not meant to be considered in isolation, superior to, or as a substitute for the directly comparable financial measures prepared in accordance with U.S. GAAP, and may not be comparable to similarly titled measures of other companies.

Non-GAAP measure

 

Definition

 

Purpose of adjusted measures

Adjusted net income (loss) and

Adjusted net income (loss) per diluted share

 

Net loss and net loss per diluted share, excluding:

– gain on divestiture,

– amortization of intangibles,

– acquisition/integration costs,

– PeopleReady technology upgrade costs,

– COVID-19 government subsidies, net,

– other adjustments, net, and

– tax effect of the adjustments and deferred tax asset valuation allowance.

 

 

– Enhances comparability on a consistent basis and provides investors with useful insight into the underlying trends of the business.

– Used by management to assess performance and effectiveness of our business strategies.

– Provides a measure, among others, used in the determination of incentive compensation for management.

 

EBITDA and

Adjusted EBITDA

 

EBITDA excludes from net loss:

– income tax expense (benefit),

– interest and other (income) expense, net, and

– depreciation and amortization.

 

Adjusted EBITDA further excludes:

– third-party processing fees for hiring tax credits,

– amortization of software as a service assets,

– acquisition/integration costs,

– PeopleReady technology upgrade costs,

– COVID-19 government subsidies, net, and

– other adjustments, net.

 

 

– Enhances comparability on a consistent basis and provides investors with useful insight into the underlying trends of the business.

– Used by management to assess performance and effectiveness of our business strategies.

– Provides a measure, among others, used in the determination of incentive compensation for management.

Adjusted SG&A expense

 

Selling, general and administrative expense excluding:

– third-party processing fees for hiring tax credits,

– amortization of software as a service assets,

– acquisition/integration costs,

– PeopleReady technology upgrade costs,

– COVID-19 government subsidies, net, and

– other adjustments, net.

 

 

– Enhances comparability on a consistent basis and provides investors with useful insight into the underlying trends of the business.

1.

RECONCILIATION OF U.S. GAAP NET LOSS TO ADJUSTED NET INCOME (LOSS) AND ADJUSTED NET INCOME (LOSS) PER DILUTED SHARE

(Unaudited)

 

13 weeks ended

(in thousands, except for per share data)

Mar 30, 2025

 

Mar 31, 2024

Net loss

$

(14,348

)

 

$

(1,698

)

Gain on divestiture

 

 

 

 

(745

)

Amortization of intangible assets

 

401

 

 

 

1,521

 

Acquisition/integration costs

 

710

 

 

 

 

PeopleReady technology upgrade costs (1)

 

 

 

 

385

 

COVID-19 government subsidies, net

 

 

 

 

44

 

Other adjustments, net (2)

 

1,498

 

 

 

2,209

 

Tax effect of adjustments and deferred tax asset valuation allowance (3)

 

 

 

 

(888

)

Adjusted net income (loss)

$

(11,739

)

 

$

828

 

 

 

 

 

Adjusted net income (loss) per diluted share

$

(0.40

)

 

$

0.03

 

 

 

 

 

Diluted weighted average shares outstanding

 

29,698

 

 

 

31,380

 

 

 

 

 

Margin / % of revenue:

 

 

 

Net loss

 

(3.9

)%

 

 

(0.4

)%

Adjusted net income (loss)

 

(3.2

)%

 

 

0.2

%

2.

RECONCILIATION OF U.S. GAAP NET LOSS TO EBITDA AND ADJUSTED EBITDA

(Unaudited)

 

13 weeks ended

(in thousands)

Mar 30, 2025

 

Mar 31, 2024

Net loss

$

(14,348

)

 

$

(1,698

)

Income tax expense (benefit)

 

418

 

 

 

(12,212

)

Interest and other (income) expense, net

 

(193

)

 

 

(1,599

)

Depreciation and amortization (4)

 

6,810

 

 

 

7,958

 

EBITDA

 

(7,313

)

 

 

(7,551

)

Third-party processing fees for hiring tax credits (5)

 

90

 

 

 

90

 

Amortization of software as a service assets (6)

 

1,093

 

 

 

1,343

 

Acquisition/integration costs

 

710

 

 

 

 

PeopleReady technology upgrade costs (1)

 

 

 

 

385

 

COVID-19 government subsidies, net

 

 

 

 

44

 

Other adjustments, net (2)

 

1,498

 

 

 

2,209

 

Adjusted EBITDA

$

(3,922

)

 

$

(3,480

)

 

 

 

 

Margin / % of revenue:

 

 

 

Net loss

 

(3.9

)%

 

 

(0.4

)%

Adjusted EBITDA

 

(1.1

)%

 

 

(0.9

)%

3.

RECONCILIATION OF U.S. GAAP SELLING, GENERAL AND ADMINISTRATIVE EXPENSE TO ADJUSTED SG&A EXPENSE

(Unaudited)

 

13 weeks ended

(in thousands)

Mar 30, 2025

 

Mar 31, 2024

Selling, general and administrative expense

$

94,621

 

 

$

106,937

 

Third-party processing fees for hiring tax credits (5)

 

(90

)

 

 

(90

)

Amortization of software as a service assets (6)

 

(1,093

)

 

 

(1,343

)

Acquisition/integration costs

 

(710

)

 

 

 

PeopleReady technology upgrade costs (1)

 

 

 

 

(385

)

COVID-19 government subsidies, net

 

 

 

 

(44

)

Other adjustments, net (2)

 

(1,395

)

 

 

(2,113

)

Adjusted SG&A expense

$

91,333

 

 

$

102,962

 

 

 

 

 

% of revenue:

 

 

 

Selling, general and administrative expense

 

25.6

%

 

 

26.5

%

Adjusted SG&A expense

 

24.7

%

 

 

25.6

%

(1)

Costs associated with upgrading legacy PeopleReady technology.

(2)

Other adjustments for the 13 weeks ended March 30, 2025 and March 31, 2024 primarily include workforce reduction costs of $1.4 million ($0.1 million in cost of services and $1.3 million in selling, general and administrative expense) and $1.9 million ($0.1 million in cost of services and $1.8 million in selling, general and administrative expense), respectively.

(3)

The tax effect includes the application of our statutory rate of 26% to all taxable / deductible adjustments. For the 13 weeks ended March 30, 2025, there was no tax effect associated with the adjustments due to the valuation allowance recorded against our deferred tax assets.

(4)

Includes software depreciation reported in cost of services.

(5)

These third-party processing fees are associated with generating hiring tax credits.

(6)

Amortization of software as a service assets is reported in selling, general and administrative expense.

 

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