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The end of the earnings season is always a good time to take a step back and see who shined (and who not so much). Let’s take a look at how finance and hr software stocks fared in Q3, starting with BILL .

Organizations are constantly looking to improve organizational efficiencies, whether it is financial planning, tax management or payroll. Finance and HR software benefit from the SaaS-ification of businesses, large and small, who much prefer the flexibility of cloud-based, web-browser delivered software paid for on a subscription basis than the hassle and expense of purchasing and managing on-premise enterprise software.

The 13 finance and HR software stocks we track reported a strong Q3. As a group, revenues beat analysts’ consensus estimates by 3% while next quarter’s revenue guidance was in line.

In light of this news, share prices of the companies have held steady. On average, they are relatively unchanged since the latest earnings results.

BILL

Transforming the messy back-office financial operations that plague small business owners, BILL provides a cloud-based platform that automates accounts payable, accounts receivable, and expense management for small and midsize businesses.

BILL reported revenues of $395.7 million, up 10.4% year on year. This print exceeded analysts’ expectations by 1.2%. Overall, it was a strong quarter for the company with an impressive beat of analysts’ EBITDA estimates and full-year EPS guidance beating analysts’ expectations.

Interestingly, the stock is up 15.7% since reporting and currently trades at $51.35.

Is now the time to buy BILL? Access our full analysis of the earnings results here, it’s free for active Edge members.

Best Q3: Marqeta

Powering the cards behind innovative fintech services like Block's Cash App, Marqeta provides a cloud-based platform that allows businesses to create customized payment card programs and process card transactions.

Marqeta reported revenues of $163.3 million, up 27.6% year on year, outperforming analysts’ expectations by 9.7%. The business had an incredible quarter with a solid beat of analysts’ EBITDA and total payment volume estimates.

The market seems happy with the results as the stock is up 5.7% since reporting. It currently trades at $4.74.

Is now the time to buy Marqeta? Access our full analysis of the earnings results here, it’s free for active Edge members.

Weakest Q3: BlackLine

Born from the vision to eliminate tedious manual spreadsheet work for accountants, BlackLine provides cloud-based software that automates and streamlines financial close, intercompany accounting, and invoice-to-cash processes for accounting departments.

BlackLine reported revenues of $178.3 million, up 7.5% year on year, in line with analysts’ expectations. It was a slower quarter as it posted EPS guidance for next quarter missing analysts’ expectations significantly and decelerating customer growth.

BlackLine delivered the slowest revenue growth in the group. The company lost 27 customers and ended up with a total of 4,424. As expected, the stock is down 1.3% since the results and currently trades at $56.10.

Read our full analysis of BlackLine’s results here.

Intuit

Originally named after its founding product "Intuitive for the first-time user," Intuit provides financial management software and services including TurboTax, QuickBooks, Credit Karma, and Mailchimp to help consumers and small businesses manage their finances.

Intuit reported revenues of $3.89 billion, up 18.3% year on year. This result surpassed analysts’ expectations by 3.2%. More broadly, it was a satisfactory quarter as it also logged an impressive beat of analysts’ billings estimates but EPS guidance for next quarter missing analysts’ expectations.

The stock is down 2.7% since reporting and currently trades at $628.85.

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Workday

Born from the vision of PeopleSoft founders after Oracle's hostile takeover of their previous company, Workday provides cloud-based software for financial management, human resources, planning, and analytics to help organizations manage their business operations.

Workday reported revenues of $2.43 billion, up 12.6% year on year. This print beat analysts’ expectations by 0.7%. Overall, it was a very strong quarter as it also recorded a solid beat of analysts’ billings estimates and a decent beat of analysts’ EBITDA estimates.

The stock is down 9.1% since reporting and currently trades at $213.67.

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Earnings results often indicate what direction a company will take in the months ahead. With Q3 behind us, let’s have a look at Insperity and its peers.

The Professional Staffing & HR Solutions subsector within Business Services is set to benefit from evolving workforce trends, including the rise of remote work and the gig economy. With companies casting a wider net to find talent due to remote work, the expertise of staffing and recruiting companies is even more valuable. For those who invest wisely, the use of predictive AI in recruitment and screening as well as automation in HR workflows can enhance efficiency and scalability. On the other hand, digitization means that talent discovery is less of a manual process, opening the door for tech-first platforms. Additionally, regulatory scrutiny around data privacy in HR is evolving and may require companies in this sector to change their go-to-market strategies over time.

The 7 professional staffing & hr solutions stocks we track reported a mixed Q3. As a group, revenues along with next quarter’s revenue guidance were in line with analysts’ consensus estimates.

Amidst this news, share prices of the companies have had a rough stretch. On average, they are down 7.5% since the latest earnings results.

Weakest Q3: Insperity

Pioneering the professional employer organization (PEO) industry it helped establish, Insperity provides human resources outsourcing services to small and medium-sized businesses, handling payroll, benefits, compliance, and HR administration.

Insperity reported revenues of $1.62 billion, up 4% year on year. This print was in line with analysts’ expectations, but overall, it was a disappointing quarter for the company with a significant miss of analysts’ full-year EPS guidance estimates.

“We are actively working to position Insperity for sustainable profitability at normal historical levels as we execute on our plan in response to unexpected, elevated healthcare cost trend. We are simultaneously taking assertive actions, including through the new contract with UnitedHealthcare, and will continue to focus on attracting and retaining the right clients at the right price and prudently managing expenses,” said Paul J. Sarvadi, Insperity chairman and chief executive officer.

Unsurprisingly, the stock is down 21.7% since reporting and currently trades at $35.32.

Read our full report on Insperity here, it’s free for active Edge members.

Best Q3: Kforce

With nearly 60 years of matching skilled professionals with the right opportunities, Kforce is a professional staffing company that specializes in placing technology and finance experts with businesses on both temporary and permanent bases.

Kforce reported revenues of $332.6 million, down 5.9% year on year, outperforming analysts’ expectations by 1.5%. The business had an exceptional quarter with revenue guidance for next quarter exceeding analysts’ expectations and a beat of analysts’ EPS estimates.

The market seems happy with the results as the stock is up 22.5% since reporting. It currently trades at $30.06.

Is now the time to buy Kforce? Access our full analysis of the earnings results here, it’s free for active Edge members.

Alight

Born from a corporate spinoff in 2017 to focus on employee experience technology, Alight provides human capital management solutions that help companies administer employee benefits, payroll, and workforce management systems.

Alight reported revenues of $533 million, down 4% year on year, falling short of analysts’ expectations by 0.7%. It was a disappointing quarter as it posted a significant miss of analysts’ full-year EPS guidance estimates and EPS in line with analysts’ estimates.

Alight delivered the weakest performance against analyst estimates and weakest full-year guidance update in the group. As expected, the stock is down 13.9% since the results and currently trades at $2.36.

Read our full analysis of Alight’s results here.

Robert Half

With roots dating back to 1948 as the first specialized recruiting firm for accounting and finance professionals, Robert Half provides specialized talent solutions and business consulting services, connecting skilled professionals with companies across various fields.

Robert Half reported revenues of $1.35 billion, down 7.5% year on year. This number met analysts’ expectations. More broadly, it was a mixed quarter as it also produced EPS in line with analysts’ estimates but revenue in line with analysts’ estimates.

Robert Half had the slowest revenue growth among its peers. The stock is down 7.4% since reporting and currently trades at $27.45.

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First Advantage

Processing approximately 100 million background checks annually across more than 200 countries and territories, First Advantage provides employment background screening, identity verification, and compliance solutions to help companies manage hiring risks.

First Advantage reported revenues of $409.2 million, up 105% year on year. This print topped analysts’ expectations by 1.6%. Overall, it was a strong quarter as it also recorded an impressive beat of analysts’ full-year EPS guidance estimates and a beat of analysts’ EPS estimates.

First Advantage scored the biggest analyst estimates beat, fastest revenue growth, and highest full-year guidance raise among its peers. The stock is up 8% since reporting and currently trades at $13.97.

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