Alight (NYSE:ALIT) Earns “Sector Weight” Rating from KeyCorp

Alight (NYSE:ALIT)‘s stock had its “sector weight” rating reiterated by analysts at KeyCorp in a research note issued to investors on Thursday,Benzinga reports.

Other analysts have also issued research reports about the company. DA Davidson lowered their target price on Alight from $6.00 to $5.00 and set a “buy” rating for the company in a report on Tuesday, February 10th. Weiss Ratings reissued a “sell (d-)” rating on shares of Alight in a research report on Wednesday, January 21st. Wedbush dropped their price objective on Alight from $7.00 to $5.00 and set an “outperform” rating on the stock in a research report on Thursday, November 6th. UBS Group cut their target price 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, Bank of America began coverage on shares of Alight in a report on Tuesday. They issued an “underperform” rating and a $1.40 price target on the stock. Four equities research analysts have rated the stock with a Buy rating, one has assigned a Hold rating and two have given a Sell rating to the company’s stock. Based on data from MarketBeat.com, the company currently has a consensus rating of “Hold” and a consensus target price of $3.98.

Alight Stock Down 35.2%

Shares of ALIT stock traded down $0.46 on Thursday, hitting $0.85. The stock had a trading volume of 44,843,896 shares, compared to its average volume of 12,136,043. Alight has a one year low of $0.72 and a one year high of $7.66. The business has a 50 day moving average price of $1.70 and a 200 day moving average price of $2.62. The company has a market cap of $452.69 million, a PE ratio of -0.21 and a beta of 1.09. The company has a quick ratio of 1.21, a current ratio of 1.21 and a debt-to-equity ratio of 0.99.

Alight (NYSE:ALIT) last posted its earnings results on Thursday, February 19th. The company reported $0.18 EPS for the quarter, missing analysts’ consensus estimates of $0.25 by ($0.07). Alight had a negative net margin of 94.23% and a positive return on equity of 7.89%. The business had revenue of $653.00 million for the quarter, compared to analysts’ expectations of $654.30 million. Research analysts anticipate that Alight will post 0.54 earnings per share for the current fiscal year.

Insiders Place Their Bets

In related news, Director Kausik Rajgopal acquired 40,000 shares of the stock in a transaction dated Tuesday, November 25th. The stock was acquired at an average cost of $2.24 per share, for a total transaction of $89,600.00. Following the completion of the purchase, the director owned 125,202 shares of the company’s stock, valued at approximately $280,452.48. This represents a 46.95% increase in their position. The purchase was disclosed in a filing with the Securities & Exchange Commission, which is accessible through the SEC website. Also, Director Richard N. Massey acquired 100,000 shares of the company’s stock in a transaction dated Wednesday, November 26th. The shares were bought at an average cost of $2.33 per share, for a total transaction of $233,000.00. Following the completion of the acquisition, the director directly owned 100,000 shares of the company’s stock, valued at approximately $233,000. The trade was a ∞ increase in their ownership of the stock. Additional details regarding this purchase are available in the official SEC disclosure. Over the last 90 days, insiders acquired 193,116 shares of company stock valued at $448,984. 1.93% of the stock is currently owned by corporate insiders.

Hedge Funds Weigh In On Alight

A number of hedge funds and other institutional investors have recently added to or reduced their stakes in ALIT. Vanguard Group Inc. lifted its holdings in Alight by 2.8% in the fourth quarter. Vanguard Group Inc. now owns 43,783,776 shares of the company’s stock valued at $85,378,000 after acquiring an additional 1,205,027 shares during the period. Dimensional Fund Advisors LP increased its holdings in shares of Alight by 1.4% during the 3rd quarter. Dimensional Fund Advisors LP now owns 25,937,324 shares of the company’s stock valued at $84,558,000 after purchasing an additional 348,285 shares in the last quarter. Goldman Sachs Group Inc. lifted its stake in shares of Alight by 87.1% in the 4th quarter. Goldman Sachs Group Inc. now owns 24,777,535 shares of the company’s stock valued at $48,316,000 after purchasing an additional 11,534,921 shares during the period. Rubric Capital Management LP lifted its stake in shares of Alight by 10.8% in the 2nd quarter. Rubric Capital Management LP now owns 19,626,953 shares of the company’s stock valued at $111,089,000 after purchasing an additional 1,906,140 shares during the period. Finally, Cooper Creek Partners Management LLC boosted its holdings in Alight by 6.6% during the third quarter. Cooper Creek Partners Management LLC now owns 19,168,119 shares of the company’s stock worth $62,488,000 after buying an additional 1,187,092 shares in the last quarter. Hedge funds and other institutional investors own 96.74% of the company’s stock.

Alight News Roundup

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)

Alight Company Profile

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.