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Volt Information Sciences, Inc.(VOLT)Earnings, Financials & Key Ratios
VOLT•NASDAQ
$38.46
632.6× P/E·Price updated Jul 7, 2026
AboutVolt Information Sciences, Inc. provides traditional time, materials-based, and project-based staffing services in the United States, Europe, Canada, and the Asia Pacific. The company operates through North American Staffing, International Staffing, and North American MSP segments. It provides contingent staffing, direct placement, personnel recruitment, staffing management, and other employment services; and managed service programs consisting of managing the procurement, on-boarding of contingent workers, and specialized solutions, such as managing suppliers, sourcing and recruiting support, statement of work management, supplier performance measurement, optimization and analysis, benchmarking of spend demographics and market rate analysis, consolidated customer billing, and supplier payment management solutions. The company also offers call center and payroll services; recruitment process outsourcing; and customized talent and supplier management solutions, as well as act as a subcontractor or associate vendor to other national providers in their MSPs. It serves multinational, national, and local customers in various industries, including aerospace, automotive, banking and finance, consumer electronics, information technology, insurance, life science, manufacturing, media and entertainment, pharmaceutical, software, telecommunication, transportation, and utilities. The company was founded in 1950 and is headquartered in Orange, California.Show more
- Revenue$885M+7.7%
- EBITDA$12M+182.9%
- Net Income$1M+104.1%
- EPS (Diluted)0.06+103.9%
- Gross Margin16.21%+4.2%
- EBITDA Margin1.37%+176.9%
- Operating Margin0.52%+114.1%
- Net Margin0.16%+103.8%
- ROE4.66%+104.4%
VOLT Price & Volume
Volt Information Sciences, Inc. (VOLT) stock price & volume — 10-year historical chart
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Thin Margins and Rising Debt Burden Outlook
Investment Thesis • Updated 2022Q1
VerdictNegative
Growth:Mixed
Profitability:Strained
Financial:Vulnerable
Cash Flow:Mixed
Primary Risk:High leverage, thin margins
Key Thesis Takeaways
- Volt Information Sciences faces a challenging fundamental outlook characterized by persistent structural margin constraints and a deteriorating capital structure.
- While the firm has captured modest revenue recovery, its inability to generate meaningful operating leverage—evidenced by a razor-thin 0.52% operating margin—leaves it highly vulnerable to cyclical labor market volatility.
- Investors should remain cautious as the company's reliance on debt, which has surged to $98.9M, continues to erode financial flexibility and long-term equity value.
Verdict Logic
the company's inability to maintain consistent profitability, combined with a high debt-to-equity ratio of 3.32, suggests significant risk for long-term capital appreciation.
VOLT Growth Metrics
Volt Information Sciences, Inc. (VOLT) revenue, earnings & EPS growth — 3, 5 & 10-year CAGR
Revenue CAGR
10 Years-8.86%
5 Years-7.88%
3 Years-5.2%
TTM2.92%
Profit CAGR
10 Years-21.57%
5 Years-
3 Years-
TTM97.89%
EPS CAGR
10 Years-22.22%
5 Years-
3 Years-
TTM97.64%
Return on Capital
10 Years-7.23%
5 Years-5.53%
3 Years-9.08%
Last Year3.04%
VOLT Recent Earnings
Volt Information Sciences, Inc. (VOLT) EPS & revenue vs analyst estimates — last 4 quarters
●Beat EPS 4/12 qtrs (40%)●Beat Revenue 7/12 qtrs (70%)
Q2 2022Latest
Mar 15, 2022Metric
Actual
Est
EPS
$0.06
—
Rev
$227M+1.5%
$224M
Q1 2022
Jan 12, 2022Metric
Actual
Est
EPS
$0.06-14.3%
$0.07
Rev
$228M+1.0%
$226M
Q4 2021
Sep 13, 2021Metric
Actual
Est
EPS
$0.05+25.0%
$0.04
Rev
$218M+33.3%
$163M
Q3 2021
Jun 15, 2021Metric
Actual
Est
EPS
$0.12+500.0%
$0.02
Rev
$222M-44.4%
$400M
| Quarter | Date | EPS (Act vs Est) | Revenue (Act vs Est) |
|---|---|---|---|
| Q2 2022Latest | Mar 15, 2022 | $0.06 | $227Mvs $224M+1.5% |
| Q1 2022 | Jan 12, 2022 | $0.06vs $0.07-14.3% | $228Mvs $226M+1.0% |
| Q4 2021 | Sep 13, 2021 | $0.05vs $0.04+25.0% | $218Mvs $163M+33.3% |
| Q3 2021 | Jun 15, 2021 | $0.12vs $0.02+500.0% | $222Mvs $400M-44.4% |
Based on last 12 quarters of dataView full earnings history →
Latest VOLT News
Recent stock market news and headlines for Volt Information Sciences, Inc. (VOLT)
Peers Comparison
Key metrics vs top competitors for Volt Information Sciences, Inc. (VOLT)
| Company | Price | Market Cap | P/E Ratio | Rev Growth (1Y) | Net Margin | ROE | Div Yield |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| $38.46 | $849.94M | 632.57 | 7.7% | 0.16% | 4.66% | — | |
| $13.51 | $468.38M | -1.87 | -1.87% | -6.44% | -24.58% | — | |
| $7.22 | $219.2M | -4.48 | 3.1% | -4.29% | -18.74% | — | |
| $13.22 | $427.44M | -4.51 | -21.56% | -9.84% | -27.1% | — | |
| $39.34 | $1.83B | -135.66 | 0.58% | -0.09% | -0.81% | — | |
| $34.76 | $3.56B | 26.14 | -7.2% | 2.43% | 10.14% | — |
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VOLT Frequently Asked Questions
Volt Information Sciences, Inc. (VOLT) stock FAQ — growth, dividends, profitability & financials explained
Growth & Financials
What is Volt Information Sciences, Inc.'s revenue?
Volt Information Sciences, Inc. (VOLT) reported $894.8M in revenue for fiscal year 2021. This represents a 22% increase from $734.5M in 1994.
How fast is Volt Information Sciences, Inc. growing?
Volt Information Sciences, Inc. (VOLT) grew revenue by 7.7% over the past year. This is steady growth.
Is VOLT profitable?
Volt Information Sciences, Inc. (VOLT) reported a net loss of $0.5M for fiscal year 2021.
Dividend & Returns
What is VOLT's return on equity?
Volt Information Sciences, Inc. (VOLT) has a return on equity (ROE) of 4.7%. This is below average, suggesting room for improvement.
What is Volt Information Sciences, Inc.'s free cash flow?
Volt Information Sciences, Inc. (VOLT) generated $5.9M in free cash flow for fiscal year 2021. Positive FCF indicates the company can fund dividends, buybacks, or reinvestment.