Heritage Global Past Earnings Performance
Past criteria checks 1/6
Heritage Global's earnings have been declining at an average annual rate of -9.9%, while the Capital Markets industry saw earnings growing at 6.3% annually. Revenues have been growing at an average rate of 11.6% per year. Heritage Global's return on equity is 4.8%, and it has net margins of 6.4%.
Key information
-9.94%
Earnings growth rate
-11.22%
EPS growth rate
| Capital Markets Industry Growth | 10.26% |
| Revenue growth rate | 11.64% |
| Return on equity | 4.78% |
| Net Margin | 6.45% |
| Last Earnings Update | 31 Mar 2026 |
Recent past performance updates
Recent updates
Narrative Update • May 13
HGBL: Cash Generation And Buyback Firepower Will Shape Future Repricing
Analysts have raised their price target on Heritage Global to $4.50 from $4.00. They point to what they see as a profitable, cash-generative business trading at a "no expectations" valuation, with $12.1M in cash after the recent acquisition and a $7.5M buyback authorization.Narrative Update • Apr 25
HGBL: Cash Generation And Buyback Authorization Will Drive Future Repricing
Analysts have raised their price target on Heritage Global by $0.50 to $4.50, citing what they see as a "no expectations" valuation relative to a profitable, cash-generative business with $12.1m in cash after the recent acquisition and a $7.5m buyback authorization. Analyst Commentary Recent commentary centers on Heritage Global's current share price relative to its cash position, profitability, and the newly authorized buyback.Narrative Update • Apr 10
HGBL: Cash Generative Profile And Buyback Authorization Will Support Repricing
Analysts have nudged their price target on Heritage Global up by $0.50 to $4.50, pointing to what they see as a profitable, cash-generative business trading on what they describe as a "no expectations" valuation, supported by $12.1m in cash after the recent acquisition and a $7.5m buyback authorization. Analyst Commentary Recent research paints a generally constructive picture of Heritage Global, with the price target lifted to US$4.50 and framed around what bullish analysts describe as a "no expectations" valuation, backed by a profitable, cash-generative profile and a supported balance sheet.
Narrative Update • Mar 27
HGBL: Cash Reserves And Buyback Authorization Will Support Bullish Repricing
Analysts have raised their price target on Heritage Global to $4.50 from $4.00, citing what they describe as a "no expectations" valuation for a profitable, cash-generative business with $12.1m in cash following the recent acquisition and a $7.5m buyback authorization. Analyst Commentary Recent coverage has framed Heritage Global as a profitable, cash-generative company with US$12.1m in cash following a recent acquisition and a US$7.5m buyback authorization.
Narrative Update • Mar 13
HGBL: Court-Appointed Apparel Auction Will Support Higher Future Earnings Quality
Analysts have kept their $4.00 price target on Heritage Global unchanged, citing updated assumptions that now reflect slightly different discount rate, revenue growth, profit margin, and P/E inputs, while maintaining their overall valuation view. Valuation Changes Fair Value: $4.00 unchanged, with no revision to the overall valuation outcome.Narrative Update • Feb 26
HGBL: Court-Appointed Apparel Auction Will Support Stronger Future Profit Margins
Analysts have nudged their price target on Heritage Global to $4.00, with updated assumptions reflecting slightly different views on discount rate, revenue growth, profit margin, and future P/E, while keeping their overall fair value assessment unchanged at $4.00. Valuation Changes Fair Value: Held steady at $4.00, with no change in the overall valuation outcome.Narrative Update • Feb 12
HGBL: Court-Appointed Apparel Auction Will Drive Stronger Future Profit Margins
Analysts have adjusted their price target on Heritage Global to $4.00. The update is primarily linked to refreshed assumptions around the discount rate, revenue growth, profit margin and future P/E, which they view as better aligned with the company’s current risk and earnings profile.Narrative Update • Jan 28
HGBL: Court-Appointed Apparel Auction Will Support Higher Future Profitability
Analysts have modestly revised their price target on Heritage Global to US$4.00. This reflects small adjustments to their models related to the discount rate, revenue growth, profit margin, and future P/E assumptions.Narrative Update • Jan 12
HGBL: Court-Appointed Apparel Auction Will Support Future Margin Expansion
Analysts have kept their price target for Heritage Global steady at US$4.00, citing small adjustments in the discount rate, revenue growth outlook, profit margin assumptions and future P/E as the reasons for reaffirming their view. What's in the News Heritage Global Partners has been appointed by the U.S. Bankruptcy Court for the District of Delaware to run an auction of over US$4 million in brand new and returned Seraphine USA Inc.Narrative Update • Dec 27
HGBL: New Auction Mandate Will Drive Future Margin Expansion
Analysts have modestly raised their price target on Heritage Global from 4.00 dollars to 4.10 dollars, reflecting slightly stronger expectations for revenue growth, profit margins, and earnings multiples under a marginally lower discount rate. What's in the News Heritage Global Partners was appointed by the U.S. Bankruptcy Court for the District of Delaware to auction over 4 million dollars of brand new and returned inventory from Seraphine USA Inc., a premium maternity apparel brand with strong international recognition (Key Developments).Narrative Update • Dec 12
HGBL: Margin Expansion And New Auction Mandate Will Drive Future Upside
Analysts have modestly trimmed their price target on Heritage Global to reflect slightly slower projected revenue growth and a higher discount rate, partially offset by expectations for improved profit margins and a lower future valuation multiple. What's in the News Heritage Global Partners was appointed by the U.S. Bankruptcy Court in Delaware to conduct an auction of more than $4 million in brand new and returned inventory from Seraphine USA Inc., a well known international maternity apparel brand (Key Developments) The Seraphine inventory spans multiple premium product categories, including underwear and hosiery, activewear and leisurewear, dresses and tops, pants and jumpsuits, sweaters and cardigans, coats and jackets, skirts and shorts, accessories and more, all stored in a U.S. distribution center for rapid release after the sale (Key Developments) The company reported no share repurchases between July 31, 2025 and September 30, 2025, completing its latest buyback tranche with zero shares and zero dollars deployed under the program announced on August 7, 2025 (Key Developments) Valuation Changes Fair value estimate reduced slightly from 4.5 to 4.0, reflecting a modestly lower intrinsic valuation.Analysis Article • Nov 26
Heritage Global Inc.'s (NASDAQ:HGBL) Shares Not Telling The Full Story
With a price-to-earnings (or "P/E") ratio of 15.4x Heritage Global Inc. ( NASDAQ:HGBL ) may be sending bullish signals...Analysis Article • Jan 29
Improved Earnings Required Before Heritage Global Inc. (NASDAQ:HGBL) Stock's 30% Jump Looks Justified
Heritage Global Inc. ( NASDAQ:HGBL ) shareholders have had their patience rewarded with a 30% share price jump in the...Analysis Article • Nov 10
Heritage Global Inc. Earnings Missed Analyst Estimates: Here's What Analysts Are Forecasting Now
As you might know, Heritage Global Inc. ( NASDAQ:HGBL ) last week released its latest third-quarter, and things did not...
New Narrative • Sep 28
Expanding Market Footprint And Client Base Promise Growth Amid Shrinking Margins And Integration Risks
Expansion in customer base and business volume across Financial and Industrial Assets divisions hints at potential revenue growth.Analysis Article • Aug 14
Earnings Working Against Heritage Global Inc.'s (NASDAQ:HGBL) Share Price Following 26% Dive
Heritage Global Inc. ( NASDAQ:HGBL ) shareholders won't be pleased to see that the share price has had a very rough...Analysis Article • Aug 13
Is Now The Time To Put Heritage Global (NASDAQ:HGBL) On Your Watchlist?
It's common for many investors, especially those who are inexperienced, to buy shares in companies with a good story...Analysis Article • Nov 17
Analysts Just Shipped A Notable Upgrade To Their Heritage Global Inc. (NASDAQ:HGBL) Estimates
Celebrations may be in order for Heritage Global Inc. ( NASDAQ:HGBL ) shareholders, with the analysts delivering a...Seeking Alpha • Jul 11
Heritage Global anticipates significant net operating growth in 2Q22
Heritage Global (NASDAQ:HGBL) shares are surging 7% premarket as the company anticipates that 2Q22 net operating income will be in the range of $3M to $4M. The significant growth in net operating income is related to strong performance in both of the company’s operating divisions as well as the final disposition of the Huntsville real estate assets associated with its joint venture partnership and the conclusion of that project. “We are very pleased with our strong preliminary second quarter operating results, which reflected industry tailwinds in both our industrial and our financial businesses. Our performance was also favorably impacted in the quarter by the closing of the two remaining Huntsville transactions. By nature of the day-to-day activities in our industrial business, we are uniquely positioned to identify and purse strategic real estate opportunities. To date, our real estate transactions have proven to be high margin revenue generators, and we anticipate that our real estate partnerships will continue to represent significant growth potential for the Company moving forward.” said CEO Ross DoveSeeking Alpha • Mar 31
Heritage Global: The Earnings Rose Is About To Bloom But Beware The Thorns
I expect 2022 EPS to at least double over 2021, and the share price to respond in kind. Once that has happened, I will dump every share I have. Corporate governance is a mess at HGBL, particularly as it relates to executive compensation. This is the proverbial cigar butt. Get one last puff and then get out unless meaningful changes are revealed when the proxy comes out.Seeking Alpha • Feb 17
Executive Compensation Excesses At Heritage Global
Heritage Global has compensation arrangements in place that are far in excess of peers and out of place in context of their revenue generation/market cap. Heritage Global's pay structure does not appropriately align the incentives of management with the interest of shareholders, in my view. Bringing compensation down into more reasonable bounds would immediately result in significantly increased EPS and likely also a resulting jump in HGBL stock price. More reasonable compensation packages will also increase retained earnings, which can then be used in higher margin activities that require a lot of capital. Activist pressure may be needed to instigate needed change.Seeking Alpha • Sep 08
Heritage Global: Strategic Acquisition And Insiders Buying
A precipitous decline in Heritage Global's stock price challenged my bull thesis and had me scratching my head. Was my data wrong? The majority of the decline is owing to a single large shareholder reducing his ownership stake in the aftermath of resigning from the board. A strategic acquisition was announced, and then insiders started buying heavily. The thesis is still intact.Revenue & Expenses Breakdown
Revenue & Expenses Breakdown
How Heritage Global makes and spends money. Based on latest reported earnings, on an LTM basis.
Earnings and Revenue History
| Date | Revenue | Earnings | G+A Expenses | R&D Expenses |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 31 Mar 26 | 50 | 3 | 26 | 0 |
| 31 Dec 25 | 51 | 4 | 25 | 0 |
| 30 Sep 25 | 50 | 3 | 25 | 0 |
| 30 Jun 25 | 49 | 4 | 24 | 0 |
| 31 Mar 25 | 47 | 4 | 24 | 0 |
| 31 Dec 24 | 45 | 5 | 24 | 0 |
| 30 Sep 24 | 50 | 10 | 25 | 0 |
| 30 Jun 24 | 55 | 11 | 26 | 0 |
| 31 Mar 24 | 56 | 11 | 26 | 0 |
| 31 Dec 23 | 61 | 12 | 26 | 0 |
| 30 Sep 23 | 59 | 18 | 26 | 0 |
| 30 Jun 23 | 56 | 18 | 25 | 0 |
| 31 Mar 23 | 54 | 18 | 23 | 0 |
| 31 Dec 22 | 47 | 15 | 21 | 0 |
| 30 Sep 22 | 41 | 6 | 19 | 0 |
| 30 Jun 22 | 34 | 5 | 17 | 0 |
| 31 Mar 22 | 28 | 3 | 16 | 0 |
| 31 Dec 21 | 26 | 3 | 15 | 0 |
| 30 Sep 21 | 27 | 8 | 15 | 0 |
| 30 Jun 21 | 28 | 9 | 15 | 0 |
| 31 Mar 21 | 29 | 11 | 15 | 0 |
| 31 Dec 20 | 26 | 10 | 14 | 0 |
| 30 Sep 20 | 23 | 4 | 15 | 0 |
| 30 Jun 20 | 23 | 4 | 15 | 0 |
| 31 Mar 20 | 24 | 3 | 15 | 0 |
| 31 Dec 19 | 26 | 4 | 16 | 0 |
| 30 Sep 19 | 27 | 4 | 15 | 0 |
| 30 Jun 19 | 25 | 3 | 15 | 0 |
| 31 Mar 19 | 24 | 3 | 16 | 0 |
| 31 Dec 18 | 24 | 4 | 15 | 0 |
| 30 Sep 18 | 23 | 3 | 15 | 0 |
| 30 Jun 18 | 23 | 3 | 15 | 0 |
| 31 Mar 18 | 21 | 1 | 14 | 0 |
| 31 Dec 17 | 20 | 0 | 14 | 0 |
| 30 Sep 17 | 20 | 0 | 13 | 0 |
| 30 Jun 17 | 24 | -1 | 12 | 0 |
| 31 Mar 17 | 23 | 0 | 12 | 0 |
| 31 Dec 16 | 24 | 0 | 12 | 0 |
| 30 Sep 16 | 23 | -5 | 13 | 0 |
| 30 Jun 16 | 19 | -8 | 13 | 0 |
| 31 Mar 16 | 18 | -10 | 13 | 0 |
| 31 Dec 15 | 17 | -10 | 13 | 0 |
| 30 Sep 15 | 21 | -5 | 13 | 0 |
| 30 Jun 15 | 23 | -2 | 12 | 0 |
Quality Earnings: HGBL has high quality earnings.
Growing Profit Margin: HGBL's current net profit margins (6.4%) are lower than last year (9.5%).
Free Cash Flow vs Earnings Analysis
Past Earnings Growth Analysis
Earnings Trend: HGBL's earnings have declined by 9.9% per year over the past 5 years.
Accelerating Growth: HGBL's has had negative earnings growth over the past year, so it can't be compared to its 5-year average.
Earnings vs Industry: HGBL had negative earnings growth (-27.1%) over the past year, making it difficult to compare to the Capital Markets industry average (36.2%).
Return on Equity
High ROE: HGBL's Return on Equity (4.8%) is considered low.
Return on Assets
Return on Capital Employed
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Company Analysis and Financial Data Status
| Data | Last Updated (UTC time) |
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| Company Analysis | 2026/05/26 05:45 |
| End of Day Share Price | 2026/05/22 00:00 |
| Earnings | 2026/03/31 |
| Annual Earnings | 2025/12/31 |
Data Sources
The data used in our company analysis is from S&P Global Market Intelligence LLC. The following data is used in our analysis model to generate this report. Data is normalised which can introduce a delay from the source being available.
| Package | Data | Timeframe | Example US Source * |
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| Company Financials | 10 years |
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| Analyst Consensus Estimates | +3 years |
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| Market Prices | 30 years |
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| Ownership | 10 years |
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| Management | 10 years |
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| Key Developments | 10 years |
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Analyst Sources
Heritage Global Inc. is covered by 6 analysts. 2 of those analysts submitted the estimates of revenue or earnings used as inputs to our report. Analysts submissions are updated throughout the day.
| Analyst | Institution |
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| Michael Shlisky | Colliers Securities |
| George Sutton | Craig-Hallum Capital Group LLC |
| Mikhail Paramonov | Freedom Broker |