Alight (NYSE:ALIT) Announces Earnings Results

Alight (NYSE:ALIT) released its earnings results on Thursday. The company reported $0.18 EPS for the quarter, missing the consensus estimate of $0.25 by ($0.07), FiscalAI reports. Alight had a negative net margin of 94.23% and a positive return on equity of 7.89%. The firm had revenue of $653.00 million during the quarter, compared to the consensus estimate of $654.30 million.

Alight Price Performance

ALIT traded down $0.46 on Thursday, reaching $0.85. The stock had a trading volume of 48,449,579 shares, compared to its average volume of 12,219,937. The company has a current ratio of 1.21, a quick ratio of 1.21 and a debt-to-equity ratio of 0.99. The company has a market capitalization of $455.35 million, a price-to-earnings ratio of -0.21 and a beta of 1.09. Alight has a fifty-two week low of $0.72 and a fifty-two week high of $7.66. The firm has a 50-day moving average of $1.70 and a 200-day moving average of $2.62.

Insider Activity

In other Alight news, Director Robert A. Schriesheim bought 42,098 shares of Alight stock in a transaction on Wednesday, November 26th. The shares were purchased at an average cost of $2.38 per share, with a total value of $100,193.24. Following the acquisition, the director directly owned 109,130 shares of the company’s stock, valued at $259,729.40. The trade was a 62.80% increase in their position. The acquisition was disclosed in a legal filing with the Securities & Exchange Commission, which is available at this hyperlink. Also, Director Kausik Rajgopal purchased 40,000 shares of the company’s stock in a transaction dated Tuesday, November 25th. The shares were acquired at an average cost of $2.24 per share, with a total value of $89,600.00. Following the purchase, the director directly owned 125,202 shares of the company’s stock, valued at approximately $280,452.48. The trade was a 46.95% increase in their position. The disclosure for this purchase is available in the SEC filing. Over the last three months, insiders have bought 193,116 shares of company stock valued at $448,984. 1.93% of the stock is currently owned by corporate insiders.

Institutional Investors Weigh In On Alight

Institutional investors have recently modified their holdings of the company. Strs Ohio acquired a new stake in Alight during the 1st quarter worth about $25,000. EverSource Wealth Advisors LLC grew its stake in Alight by 152.1% during the second quarter. EverSource Wealth Advisors LLC now owns 5,201 shares of the company’s stock worth $29,000 after purchasing an additional 3,138 shares during the period. Danske Bank A S bought a new stake in Alight in the third quarter worth approximately $31,000. Peapack Gladstone Financial Corp acquired a new position in Alight in the second quarter valued at approximately $64,000. Finally, Jones Financial Companies Lllp boosted its holdings in shares of Alight by 1,776.2% during the 1st quarter. Jones Financial Companies Lllp now owns 11,257 shares of the company’s stock worth $67,000 after buying an additional 10,657 shares in the last quarter. 96.74% of the stock is owned by institutional investors.

Analysts Set New Price Targets

ALIT has been the subject of several research analyst reports. Wedbush lowered their price objective on shares of Alight from $7.00 to $5.00 and set an “outperform” rating for the company in a research report on Thursday, November 6th. Bank of America assumed coverage on Alight in a report on Tuesday. They set an “underperform” rating and a $1.40 price target for the company. KeyCorp restated a “sector weight” rating on shares of Alight in a research report on Thursday. UBS Group reduced their price objective on Alight from $6.50 to $4.00 and set a “buy” rating on the stock in a research note on Thursday, November 6th. Finally, Weiss Ratings reissued a “sell (d-)” rating on shares of Alight in a research note on Wednesday, January 21st. Four equities research analysts have rated the stock with a Buy rating, one has assigned a Hold rating and two have assigned a Sell rating to the stock. According to data from MarketBeat.com, Alight has an average rating of “Hold” and a consensus target price of $3.98.

More Alight News

Here are the key news stories impacting Alight this week:

• Positive Sentiment: Insider buying highlighted by multiple reports; directors and other insiders increased stakes during Q4, which investors interpret as management confidence and a potential catalyst for value recovery. Insiders Piled Into These 3 Stocks in Q4—One Stands Out
• Positive Sentiment: Unusual options activity — a large block of calls (~5,659 contracts, ~61% above typical call volume) suggests speculative/hedged bullish positioning from some traders, which can underpin short-term demand in a volatile name.
• Neutral Sentiment: Company press release: Alight reported full-year revenue of ~$2.3B and said it generated strong operating cash flow and free cash flow, providing a financial stability narrative even though the stock moved lower after results. Alight Reports Fourth Quarter and Full Year 2025 Results
• Neutral Sentiment: New senior leadership/valuation pieces are under discussion; analysts and media are re-assessing the company under the new team which could create multi-week volatility as guidance and strategy are digested. A Look At Alight (ALIT) Valuation After New Senior Leadership Appointments
• Negative Sentiment: Earnings miss: Q4 EPS was $0.18, below consensus (~$0.24–$0.25), and revenue of $653M slightly missed estimates — the miss triggered immediate selling pressure. Alight, Inc. (ALIT) Lags Q4 Earnings Estimates
• Negative Sentiment: Guidance and conservatism concerns: analyst notes and the earnings call transcript signal cautious 2026 guidance from new management; at least one firm trimmed its price target, adding to downside pressure. Alight, Inc. (ALIT) Q4 2025 Earnings Call Transcript
• Negative Sentiment: Analyst/coverage moves and market skepticism: coverage initiations and notes (e.g., Bank of America initiation) and analyst target cuts are creating headline risk and contributing to volatility. Bank of America Initiates Coverage on Alight (NYSE:ALIT)

About Alight

Alight, Inc (NYSE: ALIT) is a leading provider of cloud-based human capital and financial solutions designed to help organizations and their employees navigate critical life and work events. The company offers a comprehensive suite of services, including payroll administration, benefits enrollment and management, workforce and analytics solutions, health and welfare support, and financial wellness programs. By integrating advanced technology with expert advisory services, Alight aims to simplify the administration of human resources and benefits functions, improve employee engagement and productivity, and drive cost efficiencies for its clients.

Alight’s core platform leverages cloud architecture and automation to deliver scalable and secure solutions that address the needs of mid-sized and large enterprises.