SPAR Group, Inc., together with its subsidiaries, provides merchandising and brand marketing services worldwide. The company offers syndicated and dedicated merchandising services at the retail store level for retailers, manufacturers, and distributors; and project services, such as new product launches, special seasonal or promotional merchandising, product support, product recalls, and in-store product demonstrations and in-store product sampling, as well as kiosk product replenishment, inventory control, new and existing store resets, re-merchandising, remodels and category implementations, and under annual or stand-alone project contracts or agreements. It also provides retailer specific services consisting of in-store services, including new store openings, new store sets and existing store resets and remodels, and under annual or stand-alone project contracts or agreements. In addition, the company assembles furniture, grills, and other products in stores, homes, and offices; performs ongoing routed coverage at retail locations; and offers in-home and in-office assembly to customers who purchase their product from retailers. Further, it provides staff and distribution center experienced resources to retailers and consumer goods manufacturers; offers retail compliance and price audit services initiated by retailers and manufacturers and focuses on validating store promotions, auditing compliance with branding and signage, verifying product placement and displays, collecting inventory levels, and out-of-stock status; and competitive price intelligence gathering for retailers, as well as ensuring price accuracy and consistency within the retail itself. The company serves grocery discount, dollar, convenience, cash and carry, home improvement, consumer electronics, automotive, and office supply stores; pharmacies; and mass merchandisers. SPAR Group, Inc. was founded in 1967 and is headquartered in Auburn Hills, Michigan.

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SPAR GROUP ($SGRP) is expected to release its quarterly earnings data on Monday, April 21st before market open, per Finnhub. Analysts are expecting revenue of $39,780,000 and earnings of $0.02 per share.
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SPAR GROUP Insider Trading Activity
SPAR GROUP insiders have traded $SGRP stock on the open market 22 times in the past 6 months. Of those trades, 1 have been purchases and 21 have been sales.
Here’s a breakdown of recent trading of $SGRP stock by insiders over the last 6 months:
ROBERT G/ BROWN has made 1 purchase buying 5,000 shares for an estimated $5,500 and 13 sales selling 283,766 shares for an estimated $670,736.
BUSINESS SERVICES INC SPAR has made 0 purchases and 8 sales selling 42,989 shares for an estimated $80,460.
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SPAR GROUP Hedge Fund Activity
We have seen 12 institutional investors add shares of SPAR GROUP stock to their portfolio, and 11 decrease their positions in their most recent quarter.
Here are some of the largest recent moves:
RBF CAPITAL, LLC removed 805,674 shares (-86.2%) from their portfolio in Q4 2024, for an estimated $1,563,007
CSS LLC/IL added 154,873 shares (+679.4%) to their portfolio in Q4 2024, for an estimated $300,453
MURCHINSON LTD. removed 80,000 shares (-100.0%) from their portfolio in Q4 2024, for an estimated $155,200
CORSAIR CAPITAL MANAGEMENT, L.P. removed 64,106 shares (-100.0%) from their portfolio in Q4 2024, for an estimated $124,365
CITADEL ADVISORS LLC removed 58,349 shares (-100.0%) from their portfolio in Q4 2024, for an estimated $113,197
VIRTU FINANCIAL LLC added 54,225 shares (+inf%) to their portfolio in Q4 2024, for an estimated $105,196
VANGUARD GROUP INC added 40,369 shares (+9.0%) to their portfolio in Q4 2024, for an estimated $78,315
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SPAR GROUP Earnings Preview: Recent $SGRP Insider Trading, Hedge Fund Activity, and More

In the latest trading session, SPAR Group, Inc. (SGRP) closed at $2.42, marking no change from the previous day. The stock's performance was ahead of the S&P 500's daily loss of 0.21%. Elsewhere, the Dow saw a downswing of 0.14%, while the tech-heavy Nasdaq depreciated by 0.05%.
Shares of the company witnessed a gain of 0.83% over the previous month, trailing the performance of the Business Services sector with its gain of 4% and the S&P 500's gain of 5.94%.
The upcoming earnings release of SPAR Group, Inc. will be of great interest to investors. The company's earnings per share (EPS) are projected to be $0.02, reflecting no change from the same quarter last year. At the same time, our most recent consensus estimate is projecting a revenue of $42 million, reflecting a 37.62% fall from the equivalent quarter last year.
In terms of the entire fiscal year, the Zacks Consensus Estimates predict earnings of $0.46 per share and a revenue of $207 million, indicating changes of +119.05% and -21.22%, respectively, from the former year.
Any recent changes to analyst estimates for SPAR Group, Inc. should also be noted by investors. These revisions help to show the ever-changing nature of near-term business trends. As such, positive estimate revisions reflect analyst optimism about the company's business and profitability.
Based on our research, we believe these estimate revisions are directly related to near-team stock moves. Investors can capitalize on this by using the Zacks Rank. This model considers these estimate changes and provides a simple, actionable rating system.
The Zacks Rank system ranges from #1 (Strong Buy) to #5 (Strong Sell). It has a remarkable, outside-audited track record of success, with #1 stocks delivering an average annual return of +25% since 1988. Over the past month, the Zacks Consensus EPS estimate has remained steady. SPAR Group, Inc. is currently sporting a Zacks Rank of #3 (Hold).
In the context of valuation, SPAR Group, Inc. is at present trading with a Forward P/E ratio of 5.26. Its industry sports an average Forward P/E of 17.82, so one might conclude that SPAR Group, Inc. is trading at a discount comparatively.
The Business - Services industry is part of the Business Services sector. This industry, currently bearing a Zacks Industry Rank of 175, finds itself in the bottom 31% echelons of all 250+ industries.
The Zacks Industry Rank evaluates the power of our distinct industry groups by determining the average Zacks Rank of the individual stocks forming the groups. Our research shows that the top 50% rated industries outperform the bottom half by a factor of 2 to 1.
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SPAR Group, Inc. (SGRP) Flat As Market Sinks: What You Should Know

The most recent trading session ended with SPAR Group, Inc. (SGRP) standing at $2.41, reflecting no shift from the previouse trading day's closing. The stock fell short of the S&P 500, which registered a gain of 0.25% for the day. On the other hand, the Dow registered a gain of 0.2%, and the technology-centric Nasdaq increased by 0.56%.
The company's shares have seen an increase of 54.49% over the last month, surpassing the Business Services sector's gain of 3.75% and the S&P 500's gain of 1.65%.
Analysts and investors alike will be keeping a close eye on the performance of SPAR Group, Inc. in its upcoming earnings disclosure. In that report, analysts expect SPAR Group, Inc. to post earnings of $0.02 per share. This would mark no growth from the year-ago period. Meanwhile, the latest consensus estimate predicts the revenue to be $42 million, indicating a 37.62% decrease compared to the same quarter of the previous year.
Regarding the entire year, the Zacks Consensus Estimates forecast earnings of $0.46 per share and revenue of $207 million, indicating changes of +119.05% and -21.22%, respectively, compared to the previous year.
Investors should also note any recent changes to analyst estimates for SPAR Group, Inc. These revisions help to show the ever-changing nature of near-term business trends. As such, positive estimate revisions reflect analyst optimism about the company's business and profitability.
Our research suggests that these changes in estimates have a direct relationship with upcoming stock price performance. We developed the Zacks Rank to capitalize on this phenomenon. Our system takes these estimate changes into account and delivers a clear, actionable rating model.
The Zacks Rank system, which varies between #1 (Strong Buy) and #5 (Strong Sell), carries an impressive track record of exceeding expectations, confirmed by external audits, with stocks at #1 delivering an average annual return of +25% since 1988. Over the past month, the Zacks Consensus EPS estimate has remained steady. Currently, SPAR Group, Inc. is carrying a Zacks Rank of #3 (Hold).
Investors should also note SPAR Group, Inc.'s current valuation metrics, including its Forward P/E ratio of 5.24. This indicates a discount in contrast to its industry's Forward P/E of 18.87.
The Business - Services industry is part of the Business Services sector. This group has a Zacks Industry Rank of 152, putting it in the bottom 40% of all 250+ industries.
The Zacks Industry Rank evaluates the power of our distinct industry groups by determining the average Zacks Rank of the individual stocks forming the groups. Our research shows that the top 50% rated industries outperform the bottom half by a factor of 2 to 1.
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SPAR Group, Inc. (SGRP) Flat As Market Gains: What You Should Know

In the latest trading session, SPAR Group, Inc. (SGRP) closed at $2.40, marking no change from the previous day. This move was narrower than the S&P 500's daily loss of 0.29%. On the other hand, the Dow registered a loss of 0.25%, and the technology-centric Nasdaq decreased by 0.31%.
Shares of the company have appreciated by 40.35% over the course of the past month, outperforming the Business Services sector's gain of 4.82% and the S&P 500's gain of 1.57%.
The investment community will be closely monitoring the performance of SPAR Group, Inc. in its forthcoming earnings report. The company's earnings per share (EPS) are projected to be $0.02, reflecting no change from the same quarter last year. Simultaneously, our latest consensus estimate expects the revenue to be $42 million, showing a 37.62% drop compared to the year-ago quarter.
For the full year, the Zacks Consensus Estimates project earnings of $0.46 per share and a revenue of $207 million, demonstrating changes of +119.05% and -21.22%, respectively, from the preceding year.
Investors should also take note of any recent adjustments to analyst estimates for SPAR Group, Inc. These revisions help to show the ever-changing nature of near-term business trends. Therefore, positive revisions in estimates convey analysts' confidence in the company's business performance and profit potential.
Research indicates that these estimate revisions are directly correlated with near-term share price momentum. We developed the Zacks Rank to capitalize on this phenomenon. Our system takes these estimate changes into account and delivers a clear, actionable rating model.
The Zacks Rank system, which varies between #1 (Strong Buy) and #5 (Strong Sell), carries an impressive track record of exceeding expectations, confirmed by external audits, with stocks at #1 delivering an average annual return of +25% since 1988. The Zacks Consensus EPS estimate remained stagnant within the past month. As of now, SPAR Group, Inc. holds a Zacks Rank of #3 (Hold).
Investors should also note SPAR Group, Inc.'s current valuation metrics, including its Forward P/E ratio of 5.22. This represents a discount compared to its industry's average Forward P/E of 18.59.
The Business - Services industry is part of the Business Services sector. At present, this industry carries a Zacks Industry Rank of 144, placing it within the bottom 44% of over 250 industries.
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SPAR Group, Inc. (SGRP) ended the recent trading session at $2.24, demonstrating a -0.88% swing from the preceding day's closing price. This move lagged the S&P 500's daily gain of 0.1%. Meanwhile, the Dow experienced a drop of 0.08%, and the technology-dominated Nasdaq saw an increase of 0.28%.
Heading into today, shares of the company had gained 4.15% over the past month, outpacing the Business Services sector's gain of 2.1% and the S&P 500's gain of 4.08% in that time.
Investors will be eagerly watching for the performance of SPAR Group, Inc. in its upcoming earnings disclosure. The company's upcoming EPS is projected at $0, signifying a 100% drop compared to the same quarter of the previous year. Meanwhile, the Zacks Consensus Estimate for revenue is projecting net sales of $44 million, down 33.27% from the year-ago period.
Looking at the full year, the Zacks Consensus Estimates suggest analysts are expecting earnings of $0.31 per share and revenue of $193.7 million. These totals would mark changes of +47.62% and -26.28%, respectively, from last year.
It is also important to note the recent changes to analyst estimates for SPAR Group, Inc. Such recent modifications usually signify the changing landscape of near-term business trends. As such, positive estimate revisions reflect analyst optimism about the company's business and profitability.
Our research reveals that these estimate alterations are directly linked with the stock price performance in the near future. To exploit this, we've formed the Zacks Rank, a quantitative model that includes these estimate changes and presents a viable rating system.
The Zacks Rank system, spanning from #1 (Strong Buy) to #5 (Strong Sell), boasts an impressive track record of outperformance, audited externally, with #1 ranked stocks yielding an average annual return of +25% since 1988. Over the past month, the Zacks Consensus EPS estimate has remained steady. At present, SPAR Group, Inc. boasts a Zacks Rank of #1 (Strong Buy).
From a valuation perspective, SPAR Group, Inc. is currently exchanging hands at a Forward P/E ratio of 7.29. Its industry sports an average Forward P/E of 15.72, so one might conclude that SPAR Group, Inc. is trading at a discount comparatively.
The Business - Services industry is part of the Business Services sector. At present, this industry carries a Zacks Industry Rank of 156, placing it within the bottom 39% of over 250 industries.
The Zacks Industry Rank gauges the strength of our industry groups by measuring the average Zacks Rank of the individual stocks within the groups. Our research shows that the top 50% rated industries outperform the bottom half by a factor of 2 to 1.
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SPAR Group, Inc. (SGRP) Stock Dips While Market Gains: Key Facts

Consumer stocks were mixed in late Wednesday afternoon trading, with the Consumer Staples Select Sector SPDR Fund (XLP) slipping 0.5% and the Consumer Discretionary Select Sector SPDR Fund (XLY) rising 0.4%.
In corporate news, Walt Disney (DIS) is close to finalizing an agreement with a Florida oversight board that could include a $17 billion investment by the company in its Florida resort and possible fifth theme park at Walt Disney World, the Associated Press reported Wednesday. Disney shares were falling 1.9%.
SPAR (SGRP) shares sank 23% after the firm said that it has entered into a letter of intent to go private with Highwire Capital.
Dollar Tree (DLTR) shares dropped 4.7% after the company reported lower Q1 adjusted earnings from a year earlier and started a formal review of strategic alternatives for its Family Dollar business segment.
Hanesbrands (HBI) shares spiked 4% after the company said it agreed to sell its Champion athletic apparel brand to Authentic Brands Group in a deal that could be worth up to $1.5 billion.
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Consumer Sector Update for 06/05/2024: DIS, SGRP, DLTR, HBI

In trading on Wednesday, advertising shares were relative laggards, down on the day by about 1%. Helping drag down the group were shares of SPAR Group, off about 21.6% and shares of Innovid off about 3.5% on the day.
Also lagging the market Wednesday are defense shares, down on the day by about 0.9% as a group, led down by Elbit Systems, trading lower by about 1.9% and L3Harris Technologies, trading lower by about 1.4%.
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