Newest figures come from the 10-Q for Q1 FY2026, filed May 12, 2026. Each column of the statement tables below links to the filing it was taken from, and every filing is listed on the HSON SEC filings page.
Hudson Global, Inc. (HSON) reported $190.4M in revenue over the twelve months to Mar 31, 2026, up 37.9% from the prior twelve months. This page shows its income statement, balance sheet, cash flow statement, and key financial ratios. View 15 years of annual fundamentals and quarterly data, with year-over-year growth rates and compound annual growth rates (CAGR). All figures are derived from SEC filings (10-K and 10-Q reports).
Revenue recovered in FY2025, but working-capital needs and higher overhead kept the business cash-negative and unprofitable.
Revenue rose22.9% in FY2025 while gross margin narrowed, making the rebound look volume-led rather than a margin recovery. Operating cash flow worsened to-$7.3M even as the operating loss improved to-$3.7M , indicating that working capital and other cash uses absorbed the accounting improvement.
Gross profit increased to
Receivables and newly reported inventory expanded alongside total assets, while the current ratio fell to 2.1x from 3.6x; the larger balance sheet is more working-capital intensive and less liquid by this measure. Liabilities rose to
Financial Health Signals
Scored against operating companies for FY2025. Each of the six dimensions is a percentile rank within that peer group; the overall is their average, with missing dimensions counted as zero out of six. A high score means strong standing among peers, not absolute cross-industry strength. How this score is calculated →
Health score ≠ stock price. This rates the quality of Hudson Global, Inc.'s business: profitability, growth, balance sheet strength. It doesn't tell you whether the stock is a good buy at today's price. Not financial advice. Use it alongside valuation analysis and your own research.
Hudson Global, Inc. has an operating margin of -2.1%, meaning the company loses $2 on every $100 of revenue. This results in a profitability score of 24/100. This is up from -2.7% the prior year.
Hudson Global, Inc.'s revenue surged 22.9% year-over-year to $172.2M, reflecting rapid business expansion. This strong growth earns a score of 42/100.
Hudson Global, Inc. carries a low D/E ratio of 0.09, meaning only $0.09 of long-term debt for every $1 of shareholders' equity. This conservative leverage earns a score of 81/100, indicating a strong balance sheet with room for future borrowing.
Hudson Global, Inc.'s current ratio of 2.10 indicates adequate short-term liquidity, earning a score of 61/100. The company can meet its near-term obligations, though with limited headroom.
Hudson Global, Inc.'s operations used $7.3M of cash, and capex of $1.7M added to the outflow, for a free cash flow shortfall of $9.0M. This results in a cash flow score of 19/100.
Hudson Global, Inc. posts a -10.1% return on equity (ROE), meaning it loses $10 for every $100 of shareholders' equity. This results in a returns score of 21/100. This is up from -11.8% the prior year.
Hudson Global, Inc. scores -3.19, below the 1.81 distress threshold. The score is driven primarily by a large market capitalization ($34.6M) relative to total liabilities ($47.5M). This indicates elevated financial distress risk and warrants close attention to liquidity and debt levels.
Distress-screening estimate for non-financial companies. Not computed for banks or insurers, where the Altman model does not apply.
Hudson Global, Inc. passes 1 of 9 financial strength tests. 1 of 4 profitability signals pass, no leverage/liquidity signals pass (rising debt, declining liquidity, or share dilution), neither operating efficiency signal passes.
Hudson Global, Inc. reported a net loss of $6.7M while operations used $7.3M of cash. With neither figure positive, the ratio between the two carries no quality signal.
Key Financial Metrics
Earnings & Revenue
Hudson Global, Inc. generated $50.1M in revenue in Q1 2026. This represents an increase of 57.1% from the same quarter a year earlier. Against the prior quarter it is down 11.9%.
Hudson Global, Inc.'s EBITDA was -$3.1M in Q1 2026, measuring earnings before interest, taxes, depreciation, and amortization. This represents a decrease of 113.3% from the same quarter a year earlier. Against the prior quarter it is down 496.5%.
Hudson Global, Inc. reported -$3.8M in net income in Q1 2026. This represents a decrease of 116.0% from the same quarter a year earlier. Against the prior quarter it is down 54.9%.
Hudson Global, Inc. earned -$1.01 per diluted share (EPS) in Q1 2026. This represents a decrease of 71.2% from the same quarter a year earlier.
Cash & Balance Sheet
Hudson Global, Inc. recorded an outflow of $2.7M in free cash flow in Q1 2026, representing a cash shortfall after capex. This represents a decrease of 232.7% from the same quarter a year earlier. Against the prior quarter it is up 45.1%.
Hudson Global, Inc. held $8.1M in cash against $5.6M in long-term debt as of Q1 2026.
Not reported for Q1 2026.
Margins & Returns
Hudson Global, Inc.'s gross margin was 41.1% in Q1 2026, indicating the percentage of revenue retained after direct costs. This is down 10.4 percentage points from the same quarter a year earlier.
Hudson Global, Inc.'s operating margin was -8.0% in Q1 2026, reflecting core business profitability. This is down 2.6 percentage points from the same quarter a year earlier. Against the prior quarter it is down 7.8 percentage points.
Hudson Global, Inc.'s net profit margin was -7.6% in Q1 2026, showing the share of revenue converted to profit. This is down 2.1 percentage points from the same quarter a year earlier. Against the prior quarter it is down 3.3 percentage points.
Hudson Global, Inc.'s ROE was -6.2% in Q1 2026, measuring profit generated per dollar of shareholder equity. This is down 1.8 percentage points from the same quarter a year earlier. Against the prior quarter it is down 2.5 percentage points.
Capital Allocation
Hudson Global, Inc. spent $712K on share buybacks in Q1 2026, returning capital to shareholders by reducing shares outstanding. Against the prior quarter it is up 978.8%.
Hudson Global, Inc. invested $1.3M in capex in Q1 2026, funding long-term assets and infrastructure. This represents an increase of 21433.3% from the same quarter a year earlier. Against the prior quarter it is up 23.6%.
Not reported for Q1 2026.
HSON Income Statement
Figures in USD, abbreviated K (thousand), M (million), B (billion), T (trillion). Negative values carry a minus sign and red type. Each change compares the year with the year before it, and each quarter with the same quarter a year earlier.
| Metric | Q1'2610-Q | Q4'2510-Q | Q3'25 | Q2'2510-Q | Q1'2510-Q | Q4'2410-K | Q3'24 | Q2'2410-Q |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Revenue | $50.1M+57.1% | $56.8M+69.0% | $48.0M+30.1% | $35.5M-0.5% | $31.9M-6.0% | $33.6M-1.1% | $36.9M-6.5% | $35.7M-20.5% |
| Cost of Revenue | $29.5M+90.8% | N/A | $27.3M+49.8% | N/A | $15.5M | N/A | $18.3M | N/A |
| Gross Profit | $20.6M+25.4% | N/A | $20.6M+10.9% | N/A | $16.4M | N/A | $18.6M | N/A |
| SG&A Expenses | $4.6M+79.3% | $4.7M+83.8% | $4.8M+70.7% | $2.8M+15.8% | $2.6M-12.5% | $2.5M-13.2% | $2.8M+12.8% | $2.4M-5.4% |
| Operating Income | -$4.0M-132.9% | -$109K+12.8% | -$1.6M-259.7% | -$211K-12.8% | -$1.7M+43.3% | -$125K+90.1% | -$457K-135.8% | -$187K-113.8% |
| EBITDA | -$3.1M-113.3% | $775K+299.5% | -$978K-887.9% | $34K-66.0% | -$1.4M+45.5% | $194K+122.1% | -$99K-106.0% | $100K-94.1% |
| Interest Expense | $29K | N/A | N/A | N/A | N/A | N/A | N/A | N/A |
| Income Tax | -$266K-931.3% | $1.4M+71.4% | $249K-16.4% | $345K+36.4% | $32K+136.4% | $837K+207.6% | $298K-30.7% | $253K-70.5% |
| Net Income | -$3.8M-116.0% | -$2.4M-318.5% | -$1.8M-108.5% | -$688K-56.0% | -$1.8M+39.4% | -$585K-179.9% | -$846K-258.7% | -$441K-176.3% |
| EPS (Basic) | -$1.01-71.2% | N/A | -$0.54-92.9% | -$0.23-53.3% | -$0.59+37.9% | N/A | -$0.28-264.7% | -$0.15-178.9% |
| EPS (Diluted) | -$1.01-71.2% | N/A | -$0.54-92.9% | -$0.23-53.3% | -$0.59+37.9% | N/A | -$0.28-264.7% | -$0.15-183.3% |
| Diluted Shares (Avg) | 4M+25.4% | N/A | 3M+9.7% | 3M-0.5% | 3M-1.8% | N/A | 3M-5.3% | 3M-4.0% |
Not reported in any period shown, so not listed: R&D Expenses.
HSON Balance Sheet
Figures in USD, abbreviated K (thousand), M (million), B (billion), T (trillion). Negative values carry a minus sign and red type. Each change compares the year with the year before it, and each quarter with the same quarter a year earlier.
| Metric | Q1'2610-Q | Q4'2510-Q | Q3'25 | Q2'2510-Q | Q1'2510-Q | Q4'2410-K | Q3'24 | Q2'2410-Q |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Total Assets | $108.5M-4.2% | $113.2M+115.3% | $117.1M+122.8% | $55.6M+5.7% | $113.2M+115.3% | $52.6M-13.7% | $52.6M-13.7% | $52.6M-13.7% |
| Current Assets | $58.1M+40.9% | $62.5M+55.7% | $67.8M+57.7% | $43.3M+3.0% | $41.2M-7.5% | $40.1M-12.4% | $43.0M-12.1% | $42.0M-20.8% |
| Cash & Equivalents | $8.1M-51.1% | $10.3M-39.6% | $15.4M-2.9% | $16.8M+14.8% | $16.6M-18.9% | $17.0M-24.8% | $15.8M-26.7% | $14.7M-35.2% |
| Inventory | $7.1M | $7.0M | $7.7M | N/A | N/A | $0 | N/A | N/A |
| Accounts Receivable | $32.8M-6.8% | $35.2M+75.3% | $36.2M+80.4% | $23.5M+17.2% | $35.2M+75.3% | $20.1M+1.9% | $20.1M+1.9% | $20.1M+1.9% |
| Goodwill | $5.9M+3.4% | $5.9M+4.2% | $6.0M+3.4% | $5.8M+0.6% | $5.7M-0.2% | $5.7M-0.8% | $5.8M+18.5% | $5.7M+17.3% |
| Total Liabilities | $47.5M-35.6% | $47.5M+291.0% | $49.4M+247.3% | $15.4M+13.9% | $73.8M+395.0% | $12.2M-2.0% | $14.2M+0.7% | $13.6M-28.8% |
| Current Liabilities | $27.8M+117.1% | $29.8M+165.8% | $32.8M+149.7% | $14.3M+12.0% | $12.8M-8.0% | $11.2M+0.1% | $13.1M+0.2% | $12.7M-28.9% |
| Non-Current Liabilities | $19.8M-67.6% | $17.7M+1796.9% | $16.6M+1443.2% | $1.2M+43.1% | $61.0M+5960.9% | $933K-21.9% | $1.1M+7.1% | $832K-27.9% |
| Long-Term Debt | $5.6M | $6.1M | $6.5M | N/A | N/A | $0 | N/A | N/A |
| Total Equity | $61.0M+54.5% | $65.7M+62.5% | $67.8M+57.8% | $40.1M-5.7% | $39.5M-10.9% | $40.4M-16.7% | $42.9M-7.9% | $42.6M-8.8% |
| Retained Earnings | -$439.7M-1.8% | -$435.9M-1.4% | -$434.2M-1.1% | -$432.5M-0.9% | -$431.8M-0.8% | -$430.0M-1.1% | -$429.4M-0.8% | -$428.6M-0.5% |
Not reported in any period shown, so not listed: Short-Term Investments, Long-Term Investments.
HSON Cash Flow Statement
Figures in USD, abbreviated K (thousand), M (million), B (billion), T (trillion). Negative values carry a minus sign and red type. Each change compares the year with the year before it, and each quarter with the same quarter a year earlier.
| Metric | Q1'2610-Q | Q4'2510-Q | Q3'25 | Q2'2510-Q | Q1'2510-Q | Q4'2410-K | Q3'24 | Q2'2410-Q |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Operating Cash Flow | -$1.4M-74.1% | -$3.9M-290.8% | -$2.7M-318.9% | $139K+103.3% | -$802K+55.1% | $2.0M-39.4% | $1.3M+274.7% | -$4.3M-261.3% |
| Depreciation & Amortization | $942K+232.9% | $884K+177.1% | $666K+86.0% | $245K-14.6% | $283K-28.7% | $319K-18.4% | $358K-4.3% | $287K-18.9% |
| Stock-Based Compensation | $484K+25.4% | N/A | $369K-23.3% | $243K+29.9% | $386K+2.1% | N/A | $481K+267.2% | $187K-51.2% |
| Capital Expenditures | $1.3M+21433.3% | $1.0M+26025.0% | $615K+61400.0% | $37K+164.3% | $6K-33.3% | -$4K-88.6% | -$1K-96.0% | $14K+1300.0% |
| Free Cash Flow | -$2.7M-232.7% | -$4.9M-343.0% | -$3.4M-368.2% | $102K+102.4% | -$808K+55.0% | $2.0M-38.9% | $1.3M+268.7% | -$4.3M-261.9% |
| Investing Cash Flow | $1.9M+31566.7% | -$1.6M-39625.0% | $6.2M+619300.0% | -$37K-164.3% | -$6K-100.6% | $4K+100.2% | $1K+104.0% | -$14K-1300.0% |
| Financing Cash Flow | -$3.5M-43700.0% | $652K+630.1% | -$2.6M-546.4% | -$23K+98.5% | -$8K+99.3% | -$123K+40.6% | -$399K-86.4% | -$1.5M+20.5% |
| Share Buybacks | $712K | $66K | $2.6M+554.5% | $0-100.0% | $0-100.0% | $0-100.0% | $393K+95.5% | $1.4M+152.4% |
Not reported in any period shown, so not listed: Dividends Paid.
HSON Financial Ratios
Margins and returns are percentages; the remaining ratios are unitless multiples. Each change compares the year with the year before it, and each quarter with the same quarter a year earlier.
| Metric | Q1'2610-Q | Q4'2510-Q | Q3'25 | Q2'2510-Q | Q1'2510-Q | Q4'2410-K | Q3'24 | Q2'2410-Q |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Gross Margin | 41.1%-10.4pp | N/A | 43.0%-7.5pp | N/A | 51.5% | N/A | 50.5% | N/A |
| Operating Margin | -8.0%-2.6pp | -0.2%+0.2pp | -3.4%-2.2pp | -0.6%-0.1pp | -5.4%+3.6pp | -0.4%+3.4pp | -1.2%-4.5pp | -0.5%-3.5pp |
| Net Margin | -7.6%-2.1pp | -4.3%-2.6pp | -3.7%-1.4pp | -1.9%-0.7pp | -5.5%+3.0pp | -1.7%-3.9pp | -2.3%-3.6pp | -1.2%-2.5pp |
| Return on Equity | -6.2%-1.8pp | -3.7%-2.3pp | -2.6%-0.6pp | -1.7%-0.7pp | -4.5%+2.1pp | -1.4%-3.0pp | -2.0%-3.1pp | -1.0%-2.3pp |
| Return on Assets | -3.5%-2.0pp | -2.2%-1.1pp | -1.5%+0.1pp | -1.2%-0.4pp | -1.6%+4.0pp | -1.1%-2.3pp | -1.6%-2.5pp | -0.8%-1.8pp |
| Current Ratio | 2.09-1.1x | 2.10-1.5x | 2.07-1.2x | 3.04-0.3x | 3.220.0x | 3.58-0.5x | 3.27-0.5x | 3.30+0.3x |
| Debt-to-Equity | 0.09-1.8x | 0.09+0.1x | 0.10-0.2x | 0.38+0.1x | 1.87+1.5x | 0.00-0.3x | 0.330.0x | 0.32-0.1x |
| Asset Turnover | 0.46+0.2x | 0.50-0.1x | 0.41-0.3x | 0.640.0x | 0.28-0.4x | 0.64+0.1x | 0.70+0.1x | 0.68-0.1x |
| FCF Margin | -5.4%-2.8pp | -8.6%-14.6pp | -7.0%-10.4pp | 0.3%+12.3pp | -2.5%+2.8pp | 6.0%-3.7pp | 3.4%+5.3pp | -12.0%-17.9pp |
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|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Hudson Global, Inc. HSON | FY2025 | $172.2M | -$6.7M | -3.9% | $34.6M | 41/100 |
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Where Hudson Global, Inc. Ranks
Frequently Asked Questions
What is Hudson Global, Inc.'s annual revenue?
Hudson Global, Inc. (HSON) reported $172.2M in total revenue for fiscal year 2025. This represents a 22.9% change compared to the previous fiscal year. Revenue measures the total income earned from the company's primary business operations before any expenses are deducted.
How fast is Hudson Global, Inc.'s revenue growing?
Hudson Global, Inc. (HSON) revenue grew by 22.9% year-over-year, from $140.1M to $172.2M in fiscal year 2025.
Is Hudson Global, Inc. profitable?
No, Hudson Global, Inc. (HSON) reported a net income of -$6.7M in fiscal year 2025, with a net profit margin of -3.9%.
What is Hudson Global, Inc.'s EBITDA?
Hudson Global, Inc. (HSON) had EBITDA of -$1.6M in fiscal year 2025, measuring earnings before interest, taxes, depreciation, and amortization.
How much debt does Hudson Global, Inc. have?
As of fiscal year 2025, Hudson Global, Inc. (HSON) had $10.3M in cash and equivalents against $6.1M in long-term debt.
What is Hudson Global, Inc.'s gross margin?
Hudson Global, Inc. (HSON) had a gross margin of 46.4% in fiscal year 2025, indicating the percentage of revenue retained after direct costs of goods sold.
What is Hudson Global, Inc.'s operating margin?
Hudson Global, Inc. (HSON) had an operating margin of -2.1% in fiscal year 2025, reflecting the profitability of core business operations before interest and taxes.
What is Hudson Global, Inc.'s net profit margin?
Hudson Global, Inc. (HSON) had a net profit margin of -3.9% in fiscal year 2025, representing the share of revenue converted into profit after all expenses.
What is Hudson Global, Inc.'s return on equity (ROE)?
Hudson Global, Inc. (HSON) has a return on equity of -10.1% for fiscal year 2025, measuring how efficiently the company generates profit from shareholder equity.
What is Hudson Global, Inc.'s free cash flow?
Hudson Global, Inc. (HSON) recorded an outflow of $9.0M in free cash flow during fiscal year 2025. This represents a -219.4% change compared to the previous fiscal year. Free cash flow represents the cash a company generates after accounting for capital expenditures, and is widely used to assess financial flexibility and shareholder value.
What is Hudson Global, Inc.'s operating cash flow?
Hudson Global, Inc. (HSON) recorded an outflow of $7.3M in operating cash flow during fiscal year 2025, representing cash used by core business activities.
What are Hudson Global, Inc.'s total assets?
Hudson Global, Inc. (HSON) had $113.2M in total assets as of fiscal year 2025, including both current and long-term assets.
What are Hudson Global, Inc.'s capital expenditures?
Hudson Global, Inc. (HSON) invested $1.7M in capital expenditures during fiscal year 2025, funding long-term assets and infrastructure.
What is Hudson Global, Inc.'s current ratio?
Hudson Global, Inc. (HSON) had a current ratio of 2.10 as of fiscal year 2025, which is generally considered healthy.
What is Hudson Global, Inc.'s debt-to-equity ratio?
Hudson Global, Inc. (HSON) had a debt-to-equity ratio of 0.09 as of fiscal year 2025, measuring the company's financial leverage by comparing total debt to shareholder equity.
What is Hudson Global, Inc.'s return on assets (ROA)?
Hudson Global, Inc. (HSON) had a return on assets of -5.9% for fiscal year 2025, measuring how efficiently the company uses its assets to generate profit.
What is Hudson Global, Inc.'s Altman Z-Score?
Hudson Global, Inc. (HSON) has an Altman Z-Score of -3.19, placing it in the Distress Zone (elevated bankruptcy risk). The Z-Score combines five financial ratios (working capital, retained earnings, EBIT, market capitalization, and revenue relative to total assets) to predict the likelihood of bankruptcy. Scores above 2.99 indicate financial safety while scores below 1.81 suggest financial distress. Learn more in our complete guide to financial health indicators.
What is Hudson Global, Inc.'s Piotroski F-Score?
Hudson Global, Inc. (HSON) has a Piotroski F-Score of 1 out of 9, indicating weak financial health. The F-Score evaluates nine binary signals across profitability (positive ROA, positive cash flow, improving ROA, earnings quality), leverage (decreasing debt, improving liquidity, no share dilution), and operating efficiency (improving gross margin, improving asset turnover). Scores of 7 to 9 indicate strong and improving fundamentals. Learn more in our complete guide to financial health indicators.
Are Hudson Global, Inc.'s earnings high quality?
Hudson Global, Inc. (HSON) reported a net loss of $6.7M while operations used $7.3M of cash. With neither figure positive, the ratio between the two carries no quality signal. This ratio compares operating cash flow to net income. A ratio above 1.0x means the company generates more cash than its reported earnings, indicating sustainable, cash-backed profits. Ratios below 1.0x suggest earnings rely on accounting accruals rather than actual cash generation. Learn more in our complete guide to financial health indicators.
How financially healthy is Hudson Global, Inc.?
Hudson Global, Inc. (HSON) scores 41 out of 100 on our Financial Health Score, indicating moderate standing within its operating companies peer group. The score is a 0-100 composite of six dimensions (Profitability, Growth, Leverage, Liquidity, Cash Flow, Returns), each ranked as a percentile relative to companies in the same scoring family (banks against banks, REITs against REITs, and so on) rather than across all industries. It rates the quality of the business, not whether the stock is fairly priced, and is not financial advice. Learn more in our complete guide to financial health indicators.