Information Services Group, Inc. Just Beat Analyst Forecasts, And Analysts Have Been Updating Their Predictions

As you might know, Information Services Group, Inc. (NASDAQ:III) just kicked off its latest second-quarter results with some very strong numbers. It was overall a positive result, with revenues beating expectations by 4.5% to hit US$65m. Information Services Group also reported a statutory profit of US$0.07, which was an impressive 33% above what the analysts had forecast. The analysts typically update their forecasts at each earnings report, and we can judge from their estimates whether their view of the company has changed or if there are any new concerns to be aware of. Readers will be glad to know we've aggregated the latest statutory forecasts to see whether the analysts have changed their mind on Information Services Group after the latest results.

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Taking into account the latest results, Information Services Group's four analysts currently expect revenues in 2026 to be US$254.3m, approximately in line with the last 12 months. Statutory per share are forecast to be US$0.24, approximately in line with the last 12 months. Before this earnings report, the analysts had been forecasting revenues of US$252.1m and earnings per share (EPS) of US$0.23 in 2026. The analysts seems to have become more bullish on the business, judging by their new earnings per share estimates.

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The consensus price target was unchanged at US$7.00, implying that the improved earnings outlook is not expected to have a long term impact on value creation for shareholders. The consensus price target is just an average of individual analyst targets, so - it could be handy to see how wide the range of underlying estimates is. The most optimistic Information Services Group analyst has a price target of US$9.00 per share, while the most pessimistic values it at US$5.50. Analysts definitely have varying views on the business, but the spread of estimates is not wide enough in our view to suggest that extreme outcomes could await Information Services Group shareholders.

Another way we can view these estimates is in the context of the bigger picture, such as how the forecasts stack up against past performance, and whether forecasts are more or less bullish relative to other companies in the industry. For example, we noticed that Information Services Group's rate of growth is expected to accelerate meaningfully, with revenues forecast to exhibit 3.3% growth to the end of 2026 on an annualised basis. That is well above its historical decline of 3.4% a year over the past five years. By contrast, our data suggests that other companies (with analyst coverage) in a similar industry are forecast to see their revenue grow 15% per year. Although Information Services Group's revenues are expected to improve, it seems that the analysts are still bearish on the business, forecasting it to grow slower than the broader industry.

The Bottom Line

The biggest takeaway for us is the consensus earnings per share upgrade, which suggests a clear improvement in sentiment around Information Services Group's earnings potential next year. On the plus side, there were no major changes to revenue estimates; although forecasts imply they will perform worse than the wider industry. The consensus price target held steady at US$7.00, with the latest estimates not enough to have an impact on their price targets.

Following on from that line of thought, we think that the long-term prospects of the business are much more relevant than next year's earnings. We have estimates - from multiple Information Services Group analysts - going out to 2028, and you can see them free on our platform here.

That said, it's still necessary to consider the ever-present spectre of investment risk. We've identified 1 warning sign with Information Services Group , and understanding this should be part of your investment process.

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