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Public Policy(NASDAQ) PPHC

Market Cap$270.45MMarket cap calculated using publicly traded shares outstanding only. Does not include unlisted, private, or dual-class non-traded shares. Implied market cap may vary.
Since IPO (2026)-3%
5 YearN/A
1 YearN/A
1 Month+32%
$10.75
-4.44%
-0.50Today
After hours$10.80+$0.05 (+0.47%)
Public Policy last closing stock price
MetricPriceDate
Last closeUSD 10.742026-08-07
Public Policy stock price return by period
PeriodPrice returnPrice at period startPeriod start date
1 week-1.01%USD 10.852026-07-31
1 month+31.94%USD 8.142026-07-08
3 month-20.74%USD 13.552026-05-08
Since inception-3.16%USD 11.092026-01-28

Public Policy Financials at a Glance

Market Cap

$270.45MMarket cap calculated using publicly traded shares outstanding only. Does not include unlisted, private, or dual-class non-traded shares. Implied market cap may vary.

Revenue (TTM)

$197.35M

Net Income (TTM)

-$39.88M

EPS (TTM)

-$0.33

P/E Ratio

-32.75

Dividend

$0.24

Beta (Volatility)

0.10 (Low)

Price

$10.75

Volume

65,637.811

Open

$11.09

Previous Close

$10.74

Daily Range

$10.63 - $11.24

52-Week Range

$7.01 - $15.15

Estimated Earnings Date

Aug 10, 2026

PPHC News

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About Public Policy

PPHC helps businesses talk to governments and the public. It solves problems for companies facing complex rules or reputation issues. Experts influence policy and manage brand images for global firms.

Connecting Clients with Policy

  • Government Relations Consulting: Advocacy and monitoring at federal and state levels; represented about 58% of revenue in 2025.
  • Corporate Communications: Crisis management, financial communications, and strategic research for large corporations and non-profit groups.
  • Compliance Services: Legislative tracking and software tools that help clients manage registration and reporting rules.

Expanding the Global Network

  • Acquired TrailRunner in April 2025 to grow global financial and crisis communication services.
  • Purchased Pine Cove in August 2025 to establish a state-level practice in Texas.
  • Added Pagefield in June 2024 to enter the United Kingdom market.
  • Integrated LPA in May 2024 to increase expertise in the California market.

What Makes PPHC Different?

The company operates through a network of independent brands to manage potential client conflicts. This structure allows specialized firms to collaborate while maintaining their own unique workplace cultures.

Financial Results for 2025

  • Revenue grew to $186.5 million in 2025, up 24.7% from the previous year.
  • Net loss deepened to $39 million in 2025, worsened from a $24 million loss in 2024.
  • Adjusted EBITDA, a measure of operating profit, reached $45.4 million in 2025, up 17.6% year-over-year.
  • Retainer-based work provided over 91% of client revenue in 2025.

Evolution

PPHC has grown from a US lobbying group into a global communications network. Its model uses specialized firms to solve complex policy and reputation challenges.

AI Generated • May 7, 2026

Industry

Professional Services

Sector

Industrials

Employees

450

CEO

George Stewart Hall, PhD

Website

www.pphcompany.com

Headquarters

Washington, DC 20005, US

PPHC Financials

Key Financial Metrics (TTM)

Gross Margin

12.09%

Operating Margin

-9.15%

Net Income Margin

-20.21%

Return on Equity

-46.06%

Return on Capital

-13.12%

Return on Assets

-16.45%

Earnings Yield

-3.05%

Dividend Yield

2.23%

Payout Ratio

-7.25%

Stock Overview

Market Cap

$270.45MMarket cap calculated using publicly traded shares outstanding only. Does not include unlisted, private, or dual-class non-traded shares. Implied market cap may vary.

Shares Outstanding

25.18M

Volume

65.64K

Avg. Volume

117.69K

Financials (TTM)

Gross Profit

$23.85M

Operating Income

-$18.06M

EBITDA

-$21.14M

Operating Cash Flow

$21.73M

Capital Expenditure

-$532.00K

Free Cash Flow

$21.20M

Cash & ST Invst.

$42.85M

Total Debt

$73.10M

Public Policy Performance Analysis

Public Policy annual revenue and year-over-year revenue growth by fiscal year
Fiscal yearPeriod endRevenueYoY growth
20222022-12-31USD 108,814,4919.5%
20232023-12-31USD 134,985,82224.1%
20242024-12-31USD 149,563,30710.8%
20252025-12-31USD 186,541,00024.7%
Public Policy sequential (quarter-over-quarter) revenue growth by fiscal quarter
Fiscal quarterPeriod endQoQ growth
Q22025-06-30N/A
Q32025-09-300.4%
Q42025-12-312.2%
Q12026-03-310.5%
Public Policy annual diluted earnings per share and year-over-year EPS growth by fiscal year
Fiscal yearPeriod endDiluted EPSYoY growth
20222022-12-31USD -0.14-38.1%
20232023-12-31USD -0.13-5.5%
20242024-12-31USD -0.2163.3%
20252025-12-31USD -1.43568.6%
Public Policy sequential (quarter-over-quarter) diluted earnings per share growth by fiscal quarter
Fiscal quarterPeriod endQoQ growth
Q22025-06-30N/A
Q32025-09-30N/A
Q42025-12-31-489.5%
Q12026-03-3124.5%

Revenue Growth Rate

Annual and quarterly growth comparison

Earnings Per Share Growth Rate

Annual and quarterly EPS growth comparison

Quarterly Performance

Name
Q1 2026YOY CHG

Revenue

$50.12M

+28.5%

Gross Profit

$9.22M

-76.4%

Gross Margin

18.39%

N/A

Market Cap

$270.45MMarket cap calculated using publicly traded shares outstanding only. Does not include unlisted, private, or dual-class non-traded shares. Implied market cap may vary.

N/A

Market Cap/Employee

$600.99K

N/A

Employees

450

N/A

Net Income

-$11.50M

-72.5%

EBITDA

-$5.12M

-89.4%

Quarterly Fundamentals

Name
Q1 2026YOY CHG

Total Cash

$42.85M

+194.8%

Total Debt

$73.10M

+36.2%

Accounts Receivable

$35.13M

+83.5%

Inventory

$0.00

N/A

Long Term Debt

$57.76M

-3.1%

Short Term Debt

$15.35M

+41.3%

Return on Assets

-16.45%

N/A

Return on Invested Capital

-9.47%

N/A

Free Cash Flow

-$12.18M

-243.5%

Operating Cash Flow

-$11.66M

-237.0%

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Questions About PPHC

What is the current price of Public Policy?

Public Policy is trading at $10.74 per share.

What is the 52-week range for Public Policy?

Over the past 52 weeks, Public Policy has traded between $7.01 and $15.15.

How much debt does Public Policy have?

As of the most recent reporting period, Public Policy reported total debt of $73.10M.

How much cash does Public Policy have on hand?

Public Policy reported $42.85M in cash and cash equivalents in its most recent financial results.

What is Public Policy’s dividend yield?

Public Policy currently has a dividend yield of 2.23%.

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