Noble Financial Issues Pessimistic Forecast for DLH Earnings

DLH Holdings Corp. (NASDAQ:DLHC) – Research analysts at Noble Financial dropped their Q2 2026 earnings per share (EPS) estimates for DLH in a report issued on Wednesday, February 11th. Noble Financial analyst J. Gomes now anticipates that the business services provider will post earnings per share of ($0.16) for the quarter, down from their previous forecast of ($0.08). The consensus estimate for DLH’s current full-year earnings is ($0.13) per share. Noble Financial also issued estimates for DLH’s Q3 2026 earnings at ($0.11) EPS, Q4 2026 earnings at ($0.10) EPS, FY2026 earnings at ($0.46) EPS and FY2027 earnings at ($0.28) EPS.

DLH (NASDAQ:DLHC) last posted its quarterly earnings data on Monday, February 9th. The business services provider reported ($0.09) earnings per share (EPS) for the quarter, missing the consensus estimate of ($0.07) by ($0.02). DLH had a negative net margin of 0.33% and a negative return on equity of 0.95%. The firm had revenue of $68.89 million during the quarter, compared to analysts’ expectations of $70.15 million.

Other research analysts have also issued research reports about the stock. Zacks Research cut shares of DLH from a “hold” rating to a “strong sell” rating in a report on Wednesday, December 17th. Weiss Ratings reissued a “sell (d)” rating on shares of DLH in a research report on Wednesday, January 21st. Two investment analysts have rated the stock with a Sell rating, According to data from MarketBeat.com, DLH presently has a consensus rating of “Sell”.

DLH Stock Up 3.1%

Shares of NASDAQ:DLHC opened at $5.72 on Friday. The firm has a market capitalization of $82.88 million, a PE ratio of -81.70 and a beta of 1.60. DLH has a 1 year low of $2.72 and a 1 year high of $8.10. The company has a debt-to-equity ratio of 1.03, a current ratio of 0.97 and a quick ratio of 1.00. The firm’s 50-day moving average is $5.75 and its two-hundred day moving average is $5.74.

Hedge Funds Weigh In On DLH

Several large investors have recently bought and sold shares of DLHC. Bank of America Corp DE grew its holdings in shares of DLH by 31.9% during the fourth quarter. Bank of America Corp DE now owns 7,679 shares of the business services provider’s stock worth $62,000 after purchasing an additional 1,855 shares during the last quarter. Jane Street Group LLC acquired a new stake in shares of DLH in the 4th quarter valued at about $58,000. Qube Research & Technologies Ltd purchased a new position in DLH during the 2nd quarter worth approximately $73,000. Quadrature Capital Ltd purchased a new position in DLH during the 2nd quarter worth approximately $89,000. Finally, Y Intercept Hong Kong Ltd acquired a new position in DLH during the second quarter worth approximately $239,000. Institutional investors and hedge funds own 67.25% of the company’s stock.

Insider Buying and Selling at DLH

In related news, major shareholder Mink Brook Asset Management Ll acquired 44,208 shares of DLH stock in a transaction dated Wednesday, December 17th. The stock was acquired at an average price of $5.50 per share, for a total transaction of $243,144.00. Following the transaction, the insider owned 1,931,447 shares of the company’s stock, valued at $10,622,958.50. This represents a 2.34% increase in their ownership of the stock. The acquisition was disclosed in a legal filing with the Securities & Exchange Commission, which can be accessed through this link. In the last ninety days, insiders have purchased 50,237 shares of company stock worth $276,304. 12.80% of the stock is currently owned by insiders.

About DLH

DLH Holdings Corp. (NASDAQ: DLHC) is a provider of mission-driven professional services primarily to federal government agencies and select commercial clients. The company designs and delivers tailored solutions across a range of critical mission areas, including program and project management, consulting, technical assistance, and administrative support. Through its Healthcare Solutions offerings, DLH also specializes in supporting clinical and allied health staffing needs for federal health agencies and health systems.

Operating under its Federal Solutions segment, DLH partners with agencies such as the Department of Veterans Affairs, Department of Defense, Department of Homeland Security, and the Department of Health and Human Services.