Alight (NYSE:ALIT) Rating Lowered to “Hold” at Needham & Company LLC

Alight (NYSE:ALIT) was downgraded by equities researchers at Needham & Company LLC from a “buy” rating to a “hold” rating in a research note issued to investors on Thursday, Marketbeat reports.

Several other equities research analysts have also recently commented on the stock. KeyCorp cut shares of Alight from an “overweight” rating to a “sector weight” rating in a research report on Thursday. UBS Group lowered their price objective on shares of Alight from $6.50 to $4.00 and set a “buy” rating for the company in a report on Thursday, November 6th. DA Davidson cut their price objective on Alight from $6.00 to $5.00 and set a “buy” rating on the stock in a research report on Tuesday, February 10th. Bank of America initiated coverage on Alight in a research report on Tuesday. They issued an “underperform” rating and a $1.40 target price for the company. Finally, Wedbush dropped their price target on Alight from $7.00 to $5.00 and set an “outperform” rating on the stock in a research report on Thursday, November 6th. Three equities research analysts have rated the stock with a Buy rating, three have assigned a Hold rating and two have issued a Sell rating to the company’s stock. According to MarketBeat, Alight has an average rating of “Hold” and an average price target of $3.56.

Alight Trading Down 7.5%

NYSE ALIT opened at $0.75 on Thursday. The stock has a market cap of $399.37 million, a P/E ratio of -0.13, a price-to-earnings-growth ratio of 0.13 and a beta of 1.09. Alight has a fifty-two week low of $0.72 and a fifty-two week high of $7.08. The stock has a 50 day simple moving average of $1.65 and a two-hundred day simple moving average of $2.58. The company has a debt-to-equity ratio of 0.99, a quick ratio of 1.21 and a current ratio of 1.21.

Alight (NYSE:ALIT) last posted its earnings results on Thursday, February 19th. The company reported $0.18 earnings per share (EPS) for the quarter, missing the consensus estimate of $0.25 by ($0.07). Alight had a negative net margin of 136.91% and a positive return on equity of 8.01%. The business had revenue of $653.00 million for the quarter, compared to analysts’ expectations of $654.30 million. On average, analysts forecast that Alight will post 0.54 earnings per share for the current year.

Insider Activity at Alight

In other news, Director Robert A. Schriesheim acquired 42,098 shares of the business’s stock in a transaction that occurred on Wednesday, November 26th. The shares were bought at an average cost of $2.38 per share, with a total value of $100,193.24. Following the transaction, the director owned 109,130 shares of the company’s stock, valued at $259,729.40. This trade represents a 62.80% increase in their position. The purchase was disclosed in a legal filing with the SEC, which can be accessed through this link. Also, Director Kausik Rajgopal bought 40,000 shares of the firm’s stock in a transaction on Tuesday, November 25th. The stock was purchased at an average cost of $2.24 per share, with a total value of $89,600.00. Following the completion of the acquisition, the director directly owned 125,202 shares of the company’s stock, valued at approximately $280,452.48. The trade was a 46.95% increase in their position. The disclosure for this purchase is available in the SEC filing. In the last ninety days, insiders have bought 193,116 shares of company stock valued at $448,984. 1.93% of the stock is owned by insiders.

Institutional Investors Weigh In On Alight

A number of large investors have recently added to or reduced their stakes in the stock. Strs Ohio bought a new position in Alight in the first quarter worth approximately $25,000. EverSource Wealth Advisors LLC grew its stake in shares of Alight by 152.1% in the 2nd quarter. EverSource Wealth Advisors LLC now owns 5,201 shares of the company’s stock worth $29,000 after buying an additional 3,138 shares in the last quarter. Nomura Asset Management Co. Ltd. raised its position in Alight by 68.8% during the second quarter. Nomura Asset Management Co. Ltd. now owns 8,100 shares of the company’s stock valued at $46,000 after purchasing an additional 3,300 shares during the period. Danske Bank A S purchased a new stake in Alight during the 3rd quarter valued at $31,000. Finally, Evergreen Capital Management LLC bought a new stake in shares of Alight in the 3rd quarter worth about $35,000. Institutional investors own 96.74% of the company’s stock.

Alight News Roundup

Here are the key news stories impacting Alight this week:

• Positive Sentiment: New CEO unveils a $100M capital deployment plan aimed at innovation and operational excellence — a clear signal management is prioritizing a turnaround and product investment that could support longer‑term revenue/efficiency gains. Alight signals $100M capital deployment
• Positive Sentiment: Company reported full‑year revenue of about $2.3B and said it generated strong cash from operations and free cash flow — cash strength may help fund the turnaround plan and reduce downside risk. Alight Reports Fourth Quarter and Full Year 2025 Results
• Positive Sentiment: Unusual options activity: notable call buying (5,659 calls) suggests some traders are speculating on a rebound or event‑driven upside. (Could be short‑term/speculative interest.)
• Neutral Sentiment: Coverage/analysis flow: Bank of America initiated coverage (new institutional attention can increase liquidity and analyst focus). Bank of America Initiates Coverage on Alight
• Neutral Sentiment: Earnings call / transcript are available — management outlined its strategy and investments, which investors will parse for execution timelines; read the highlights and full transcript for detail. Alight Q4 2025 Earnings Call Highlights Q4 2025 Earnings Call Transcript
• Negative Sentiment: Q4 earnings missed expectations: EPS $0.18 vs. consensus ~ $0.25 and revenue was marginally below estimates — this miss is the proximate trigger for selling pressure. Alight Lags Q4 Earnings Estimates
• Negative Sentiment: Multiple analyst downgrades (Needham cut buy→hold; KeyCorp trimmed to sector weight) increase selling pressure and reduce near‑term analyst support. Needham downgrades Alight
• Negative Sentiment: Block & Leviton announced an investigation into potential securities‑law violations involving Alight — a litigation or regulatory probe materially raises uncertainty and is a major near‑term negative catalyst. Alight Investigated for Securities Fraud

Alight Company Profile

Alight, Inc (NYSE: ALIT) is a leading provider of cloud-based human capital and financial solutions designed to help organizations and their employees navigate critical life and work events. The company offers a comprehensive suite of services, including payroll administration, benefits enrollment and management, workforce and analytics solutions, health and welfare support, and financial wellness programs. By integrating advanced technology with expert advisory services, Alight aims to simplify the administration of human resources and benefits functions, improve employee engagement and productivity, and drive cost efficiencies for its clients.

Alight’s core platform leverages cloud architecture and automation to deliver scalable and secure solutions that address the needs of mid-sized and large enterprises.