olivLaw · US equity research
Star Equity Holdings, Inc. STRR
Services-Help Supply Services · SIC 7363 · Vertical: Services-Help Supply Services (SIC 7363)
Star Equity Holdings is a Nasdaq-listed diversified holding company with four segments: wood-based construction products, RPO recruitment services, drilling tools and investments. It matters now because after the August 2025 merger revenue grew sharply, yet profitability remains fragile, and the company relies on a large pool of US net operating losses.
At the close of 04 Nov 2026, Star Equity Holdings, Inc. (STRR) stock was 9.61 USD (−0.52% on the day), with market capitalisation 35.5 m USD, dividend yield 0.00%, beta 0.33, 52-week range 9.25–11.81 USD. Latest reported quarter (Q2 2026): revenue of 54.9 m USD (+54.6% YoY), net income of -1.8 m USD, diluted EPS -0.50 USD.
Data as of · AI analysis dated · Source: SEC filings and closing prices, computed by olivLaw.
Price history
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Technical reading
- RSI (14)
- 42.0
- weak (30–45)
- Bollinger (20, 2)
- 9.39 – 10.39
- in the lower half of the band · %B 0.22 · band width 10.2%
- SMA 50 / 200
- 10.04 / 10.28
- downtrend (price < SMA50 < SMA200)
- MACD (12, 26, 9)
- -0.11 / -0.09
- MACD below signal
Indicators describe past prices; on their own they do not predict direction. On our history the RSI ≤ 40 filter added no return (see the signals methodology).
Performance
| Company | S&P 500 | vs S&P 500 | Vertical median | |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 1 month | −1.9% | −1.1% | −0.8 pp | — |
| 3 months | −16.6% | −0.5% | −16.1 pp | — |
| 6 months | +2.2% | +4.4% | −2.2 pp | — |
| Year to date | −14.6% | +12.3% | −26.9 pp | — |
| 1 year | −11.8% | +13.5% | −25.4 pp | +54.7% |
| 3 years | −40.7% | +76.4% | −117.1 pp | −36.8% |
| 5 years | −56.1% | +63.7% | −119.8 pp | — |
Price returns, dividends excluded.
Quarterly results
Latest quarter: Q2 2026 · 30 Jun 2026
Quarterly margins
Quarterly statements · USD
| Fiscal year | Q3 '24 | Q4 '24 | Q1 '25 | Q2 '25 | Q3 '25 | Q4 '25 | Q1 '26 | Q2 '26 |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Revenue | 36.9 m | 33.6 m | 31.9 m | 35.5 m | 48.0 m | 56.8 m | 50.1 m | 54.9 m |
| Cost of revenue | 18.3 m | 16.0 m | 15.5 m | 16.9 m | 27.3 m | 32.6 m | 29.5 m | 32.1 m |
| Gross profit | 18.6 m | 17.6 m | 16.4 m | 18.6 m | 20.6 m | 24.2 m | 20.6 m | 22.8 m |
| Operating income | -457.0 k | -125.0 k | -1.7 m | -211.0 k | -1.6 m | -109.0 k | -4.0 m | -1.4 m |
| Depreciation & amortisation | 358.0 k | 319.0 k | 283.0 k | 245.0 k | 666.0 k | 884.0 k | 942.0 k | 934.0 k |
| Pre-tax income | -548.0 k | 252.0 k | -1.7 m | -343.0 k | -1.5 m | -274.0 k | -4.1 m | -1.6 m |
| Income tax | 298.0 k | 837.0 k | 32.0 k | 345.0 k | 249.0 k | 1.4 m | -266.0 k | 270.0 k |
| Net income | -846.0 k | -585.0 k | -1.8 m | -688.0 k | -1.8 m | -1.7 m | -3.8 m | -1.8 m |
| Diluted EPS | -0.28 | -0.20 ≈ | -0.59 | -0.23 | -0.54 | -0.48 ≈ | -1.01 | -0.50 |
| Operating cash flow | 1.3 m ≈ | 2.0 m | -802.0 k | 139.0 k ≈ | -2.7 m ≈ | -3.9 m | -1.4 m | -1.7 m ≈ |
| Capex | -1.0 k ≈ | -4.0 k | 6.0 k | 37.0 k ≈ | 615.0 k ≈ | 1.0 m | 1.3 m | 1.5 m ≈ |
| Share repurchases | 393.0 k ≈ | 0 | 0 | 0 ≈ | 2.6 m ≈ | 66.0 k | 712.0 k | 157.0 k ≈ |
≈ derived quarter (cumulative difference / share-days average)
E/P over time
E/P = trailing-12-month diluted EPS / price at quarter end. E/P is the inverse of P/E and stays defined when earnings are negative.
Fiscal years
| Fiscal year | 2018 | 2019 | 2020 | 2021 | 2022 | 2023 | 2024 | 2025 |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Revenue | 66.9 m | 93.8 m | 101.4 m | 169.2 m | 200.9 m | 161.3 m | 140.1 m | 172.2 m |
| Revenue YoY | +12.3% | +40.2% | +8.1% | +66.8% | +18.7% | −19.7% | −13.2% | +22.9% |
| Net income | 7.9 m | -955.0 k | -1.2 m | 3.2 m | 7.1 m | 2.2 m | -4.8 m | -5.9 m |
| Net income YoY | unavailable | −112.1% | unavailable | unavailable | +120.9% | −69.2% | −317.0% | unavailable |
| Diluted EPS | unavailable | unavailable | -0.43 | 1.07 | 2.27 | 0.70 | -1.59 | -1.85 |
| Diluted EPS YoY | unavailable | unavailable | unavailable | unavailable | +112.1% | −69.2% | −327.1% | unavailable |
| net % | 11.8% | -1.0% | -1.2% | 1.9% | 3.5% | 1.4% | -3.4% | -3.4% |
| Free cash flow | -16.0 m | -4.9 m | -1.4 m | 2.2 m | 8.9 m | 216.0 k | -2.8 m | -9.0 m |
Reported results vs expectations
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Balance sheet & financial health
Fiscal year 2025 · 31 Dec 2025
- Cash
- 10.3 m USD
- Financial debt
- 14.5 m USD
- Net debt
- 4.3 m USD
- Equity
- 65.7 m USD
- Total assets
- 113.2 m USD
- Debt / equity
- 0.22x
- Current ratio
- 2.10x
- ROE
- -11.1%
- ROA
- -7.1%
- FCF margin
- -5.2%
Financial statements (source on every figure)
Revenue and net income (USD)
Margins
Income statement · USD
| Line | 2020 | 2021 | 2022 | 2023 | 2024 | 2025 | Source (latest year) |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Revenue | 101.4 m | 169.2 m | 200.9 m | 161.3 m | 140.1 m | 172.2 m | SEC (XBRL)· 20 Mar 2026verified |
| Cost of revenue | — | — | — | — | 69.9 m | 92.3 m | SEC (XBRL)· 20 Mar 2026verified |
| Gross profit | — | — | — | — | 70.2 m | 79.9 m | SEC (XBRL)· 20 Mar 2026verified |
| Operating income | -2.6 m | 4.4 m | 9.3 m | 1.4 m | -3.8 m | -3.7 m | SEC (XBRL)· 20 Mar 2026verified |
| Depreciation & amortisation | 179.0 k | 597.0 k | 1.4 m | 1.5 m | 1.4 m | 2.1 m | SEC (XBRL)· 20 Mar 2026verified |
| EBITDA | -2.5 m ≈ | 5.0 m ≈ | 10.7 m ≈ | 2.9 m ≈ | -2.4 m ≈ | -1.6 m ≈ | SEC (XBRL)· 20 Mar 2026derived |
| Pre-tax income | -708.0 k | 4.3 m | 9.5 m | 2.6 m | -3.5 m | -3.9 m | SEC (XBRL)· 20 Mar 2026verified |
| Income tax | 535.0 k | 1.1 m | 2.3 m | 370.0 k | 1.3 m | 2.1 m | SEC (XBRL)· 20 Mar 2026verified |
| Net income | -1.2 m | 3.2 m | 7.1 m | 2.2 m | -4.8 m | -5.9 m | SEC (XBRL)· 20 Mar 2026verified |
| Diluted EPS | -0.43 | 1.07 | 2.27 | 0.70 | -1.59 | -1.85 | SEC (XBRL)· 20 Mar 2026verified |
| Weighted average diluted shares | 2.9 m | 3.0 m | 3.1 m | 3.1 m | 3.0 m | 3.2 m | SEC (XBRL)· 20 Mar 2026verified |
≈ computed by olivLaw from the reported lines of the same year: Operating income + Depreciation & amortisation.
Balance sheet · USD
| Line | 2020 | 2021 | 2022 | 2023 | 2024 | 2025 | Source (latest year) |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Cash | 25.8 m | 21.7 m | 27.1 m | 22.6 m | 17.0 m | 10.3 m | SEC (XBRL)· 20 Mar 2026verified |
| Receivables | 13.4 m | 25.7 m | 26.3 m | 19.7 m | 20.1 m | 35.2 m | SEC (XBRL)· 20 Mar 2026verified |
| Inventories | — | — | — | — | 0 | 7.0 m | SEC (XBRL)· 20 Mar 2026verified |
| Current assets | 40.3 m | 49.2 m | 55.5 m | 45.8 m | 40.1 m | 62.5 m | SEC (XBRL)· 20 Mar 2026verified |
| Property, plant & equipment, net | 115.0 k | 371.0 k | 673.0 k | 421.0 k | 242.0 k | 18.6 m | SEC (XBRL)· 20 Mar 2026verified |
| Goodwill | 2.1 m | 4.2 m | 4.9 m | 5.7 m | 5.7 m | 5.9 m | SEC (XBRL)· 20 Mar 2026verified |
| Intangibles (excl. goodwill) | 1.4 m | 5.5 m | 4.5 m | 3.6 m | 2.5 m | 1.7 m | SEC (XBRL)· 20 Mar 2026verified |
| Total assets | 45.4 m | 61.2 m | 67.9 m | 61.0 m | 52.6 m | 113.2 m | SEC (XBRL)· 20 Mar 2026verified |
| Accounts payable | 576.0 k | 871.0 k | 1.7 m | 868.0 k | 1.8 m | 4.8 m | SEC (XBRL)· 20 Mar 2026verified |
| Short-term debt | — | 750.0 k | 1.3 m | — | 0 | 8.5 m | SEC (XBRL)· 20 Mar 2026verified |
| Long-term debt | — | 1.3 m | — | — | 0 | 6.1 m | SEC (XBRL)· 12 May 2026verified |
| Current liabilities | 10.0 m | 19.7 m | 21.1 m | 11.2 m | 11.2 m | 29.8 m | SEC (XBRL)· 20 Mar 2026verified |
| Total liabilities | 11.1 m | 21.9 m | 22.2 m | 12.4 m | 12.2 m | 47.5 m | SEC (XBRL)· 20 Mar 2026verified |
| Equity | 34.3 m † | 39.3 m † | 45.8 m † | 48.6 m † | 40.4 m † | 65.7 m † | SEC (XBRL)· 20 Mar 2026verified |
† equity attributable to the parent's shareholders: in these years the issuer no longer reports the total including non-controlling interests.
Cash flow · USD
| Line | 2020 | 2021 | 2022 | 2023 | 2024 | 2025 | Source (latest year) |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Operating cash flow | -1.4 m | 2.5 m | 9.5 m | 315.0 k | -2.8 m | -7.3 m | SEC (XBRL)· 20 Mar 2026verified |
| Capex | 22.0 k | 284.0 k | 504.0 k | 99.0 k | 18.0 k | 1.7 m | SEC (XBRL)· 20 Mar 2026verified |
| Free cash flow | -1.4 m ≈ | 2.2 m ≈ | 8.9 m ≈ | 216.0 k ≈ | -2.8 m ≈ | -9.0 m ≈ | SEC (XBRL)· 20 Mar 2026derived |
| Investing cash flow | -4.0 m | -6.3 m | -1.3 m | -2.2 m | 1.1 m | 4.6 m | SEC (XBRL)· 20 Mar 2026verified |
| Financing cash flow | -927.0 k | -4.0 k | -2.0 m | -2.5 m | -3.1 m | -2.0 m | SEC (XBRL)· 20 Mar 2026verified |
| Share repurchases | 2.2 m | 0 | 1.1 m | 959.0 k | 2.8 m | 2.6 m | SEC (XBRL)· 20 Mar 2026verified |
≈ computed by olivLaw from the reported lines of the same year: Operating cash flow − Capex.
Computed indicators
Growth
Profitability
Returns
Balance sheet
Liquidity
Cash
Efficiency
Market and valuation
1 indicators that do not apply to the sector.
Valuation
olivLaw classification
- score weight coverage: 43.8% of at least 60%
A scoring methodology on indicators and valuation, not investment advice.
Closing price
04 Nov 2026Source: olivLaw, closing series
Market cap: 35.5 m USD
Key indicators
Coverage and freshness
Score by group
44% · Insufficient data
Estimated value range
The combined range = the median of the valid methods' low, central and high values; it is not a probability interval and does not cover every result. Envelope of all methods: 1.31 – 1.77 USD.
Valuation assumptions are editorial choices, not measured; beta is not measured.
Method ranges (USD per share)
— — Mid · ▏ Price
Valuation methods
- DCF (discounted cash flow)unavailable · input data missing
- Peers: EV/EBITDAunavailable · the base of the ratio is not positive
- Peers: P/Eunavailable · the base of the ratio is not positive
- Dividend discount (DDM)1.31 – 1.77 (Mid 1.51)
Classification (SIC) comparables group by industry code, not by economic activity; the direct group is an editorial selection by activity. Members' multiples are on their own trailing twelve months, at their own latest close.
Assumptions (illustrative, editorial)
- Risk-free rate
- 4.3%
- Equity risk premium
- 5.0%
- Beta (default)
- 1.00
- Cost of equity
- 9.3%
- Terminal growth
- 2.5%
Factor scorecard
Insufficient data
Minimum-evidence gate: score weight coverage: 43.8% of at least 60%
| Factor | Value | Score | Weight used |
|---|---|---|---|
| ROIC · Quality | -8.9% | 17 (vs peers) | 24% |
| Net margin · Quality | -4.3% | 31 (vs peers) | 14% |
| FCF conversion · Quality | unavailable | unavailable | — |
| Revenue CAGR 3Y · Growth | -5.0% | 0 (on a fixed band) | 19% |
| EPS CAGR 3Y · Growth | unavailable | unavailable | — |
| Net debt / EBITDA · Balance sheet | unavailable | unavailable | — |
| Interest coverage · Balance sheet | unavailable | unavailable | — |
| Current ratio · Balance sheet | 2.0x | 97 (on a fixed band) | 10% |
| P/E (TTM) · Valuation | unavailable | unavailable | — |
| EV/EBITDA · Valuation | unavailable | unavailable | — |
| FCF yield · Valuation | -40.0% | 0 (on a fixed band) | 19% |
| Shareholder yield (distributions) · Returns | 9.9% | 100 (on a fixed band) | 14% |
| Payout ratio (FCF) · Returns | unavailable | unavailable | — |
Factors without a value were dropped; the remaining weights were renormalised.
Score groups
- Balance sheet· partial97/100 · 1/3 factors with a value
- Growth· partial0/100 · 1/2 factors with a value
- Quality22/100 · 2/3 factors with a value
- Returns· partial100/100 · 1/2 factors with a value
- Valuation· partial0/100 · 1/3 factors with a value
A «partial» group is computed from under half of its weight or from one factor: it is not a full assessment of the group.
Memo
Star Equity Holdings, Inc. (STRR). Latest full fiscal year: 2025; data up to 2026-06-30.
Figures computed from the financial statements: revenue 172.2 m USD in 2025; YoY growth 22.9%; net margin -4.3%; ROE -18.2%.
The estimated value range is 1.31–1.77 USD per share (median of 1 methods, agreement: single method); assumptions are illustrative. Against the central value of 1.51 USD, the price of 9.61 USD leaves a potential of -84.3% (value / price − 1) and a margin of safety of -537.5% (1 − price / value). The range is the median of the methods' low, central and high values, not a probability interval.
Insufficient data for a verdict (score weight coverage: 43.8% of at least 60%).
Text generated deterministically from the figures shown; no language model. Not investment advice.
What supports the thesis
- Current ratio: 2.0x
- Shareholder yield (distributions): 9.9%
What contradicts it
- ROIC: -8.9%
- Revenue CAGR 3Y: -5.0%
- FCF yield: -40.0%
- The price is above the estimated value range
Not assessed (insufficient data or a ratio without meaning): FCF conversion, EPS CAGR 3Y, Net debt / EBITDA, Interest coverage, P/E (TTM), EV/EBITDA, Payout ratio (FCF).
Versus the vertical median
Services-Help Supply Services (SIC 7363) · same industry (4-digit SIC) · compared with 16 companies
Multiples and returns vs the median
Price rebased to 100 (monthly, 5 years)
Companies in the vertical
| Market cap | P/E | ROE | Net margin | Revenue YoY | 1A / 3A | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| RHIRobert Half Inc. | 4.6 bn | 37.2 | 9.8% | 2.3% | −7.2% | +66% / −45% |
| MANManpowergroup Inc. | 2.2 bn | 18.5 | 5.8% | 0.6% | +0.6% | +63% / −37% |
| NSPInsperity, Inc. | 2.0 bn | 564.4 | 4.6% | 0.0% | +3.5% | +46% / −55% |
| AMNAmn Healthcare Services, Inc. | 1.8 bn | 17.8 | 15.6% | 3.1% | −8.5% | +187% / −30% |
| EFOREverforth, Inc. | 1.5 bn | 22.7 | 3.7% | 1.7% | −2.9% | −18% / −59% |
| KFRCKforce Inc | 1.0 bn | 24.4 | 30.5% | 3.0% | −5.4% | +98% / −16% |
| BBSIBarrett Business Services, Inc. | 802.2 m | 24.4 | 16.3% | 2.8% | +8.4% | −6% / +20% |
| TBITrueBlue, Inc. | 300.0 m | — | -15.9% | -2.6% | +3.1% | +101% / −29% |
| RCMTRcm Technologies, Inc. | 248.1 m | 15.1 | 39.5% | 5.1% | unavailable | +78% / +29% |
| HQIHireQuest, Inc. | 246.4 m | 30.9 | 12.1% | 27.1% | −11.4% | +104% / +20% |
| TTECTTEC Holdings, Inc. | 75.4 m | — | -108.2% | -10.2% | −3.2% | −54% / −92% |
| DLHCDlh Holdings Corp. | 53.5 m | — | -20.8% | -8.5% | −13.0% | −41% / −73% |
| BGSFBgsf, Inc | 41.8 m | — | -4.4% | -2.3% | −10.6% | −15% / −60% |
| STRRStar Equity Holdings, Inc. | 35.5 m | — | -18.2% | -4.3% | +22.9% | −12% / −41% |
| CIRCCircle8 Group Inc. | 26.7 m | — | — | -19.4% | −1.5% | −89% / −94% |
| YFORYY Group Holding Ltd. | 4.3 m | — | -94.1% | -11.8% | +29.4% | −100% / unavailable |
| KELYAKelly Services, Inc. | — | — | -24.3% | -6.7% | −1.9% | +96% / −19% |
1- and 3-year price returns: for STRR from daily closes (the same as the performance table), for the other companies from month-end closes.
olivLaw engine forecast
The world engine ran after the company's latest material disclosure. Probabilities are of TOUCHING a level within the horizon (not closing there) and sit next to the random walk (p_rw), the no-information benchmark.
The engine has no published run for this company yet.
Valuation scenarios (editable assumptions)
Illustrative scenarios
Illustrative: not forecasts and without probabilities. Each case is one coherent set of assumptions, computed on today's figures.
Estimated price (USD)
| Estimated price | Bear | Base | Bull |
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| 1 years | insufficient data Total return unavailable · Per year unavailable | insufficient data Total return unavailable · Per year unavailable | insufficient data Total return unavailable · Per year unavailable |
| 3 years | insufficient data Total return unavailable · Per year unavailable | insufficient data Total return unavailable · Per year unavailable | insufficient data Total return unavailable · Per year unavailable |
| 5 years | insufficient data Total return unavailable · Per year unavailable | insufficient data Total return unavailable · Per year unavailable | insufficient data Total return unavailable · Per year unavailable |
AI analysis
AI-generatedAI-generated analysis (Claude) from cited public sources; it may contain errors. Not investment advice. As of 27 Oct 2026 · Model: claude-haiku-5-5.
In brief
Star Equity Holdings is a Nasdaq-listed diversified holding company with four segments: wood-based construction products, RPO recruitment services, drilling tools and investments. It matters now because after the August 2025 merger revenue grew sharply, yet profitability remains fragile, and the company relies on a large pool of US net operating losses 13.
SWOT
Strengths
- The company has a diversified four-segment portfolio and a valuable tax position from US net operating losses 13.
- Business Services has deep client relationships and multi-year contracts, giving a stable revenue base 1.
- Energy Services grew revenue and profit in 2026, and its model lets most costs be passed to customers 3.
Weaknesses
- Profitability remains under pressure, with net losses attributable to common shareholders in 2025 and in the second quarter of 2026 13.
- Dependence on a few large clients means losing one contract can materially affect revenue 1.
- Operating cash flow was negative in the second quarter of 2026, and cash on hand is modest 3.
Opportunities
Risks
- Client concentrationhigh
A small number of clients generates a large share of revenue, and clients can end engagements on short notice, which can quickly affect results 1.
- Margin volatilityhigh
Gross profit and net results were negative or weak in several recent periods, and cost pressure may persist 13.
- Construction cyclemedium
Interest rates and delays in project financing can reduce demand for modular buildings and wood panels 13.
- Raw material pricesmedium
Lumber and wood products have volatile prices, and trade tariffs can raise procurement costs 1.
- Acquisitions and integrationmedium
Acquisitions can bring unforeseen liabilities or harder integration than expected, affecting results 1.
Investment thesis
What would need to be true (bull case)
- If merger synergies and Energy Services growth continue, results could become more stable and predictable over the medium term.
- Reported tax losses could reduce tax payments on future projects, which could lift after-tax returns.
- The market for workforce and senior housing could bring new orders for Building Solutions.
What would break the thesis
- Profitability has not clearly improved, and net losses could continue if Building Solutions and Business Services stay weak.
- Dependence on a few large clients makes results vulnerable to the loss of a single contract.
- The four-segment structure adds complexity, and integrating acquisitions could absorb resources without assured results.
What to watch
- Revenue and gross profit trend in Business ServicesQ3 2026
- Revenue recognition on the large Building Solutions projectQ3 2026
- Realisation of merger synergies and corporate cost levels2027
- Changes in the NOL disclosure and client concentration in the next annual reportnext 10-K
Products, market & competition
AI-generatedAI-generated analysis (Claude) from cited public sources; it may contain errors. Not investment advice. As of 27 Oct 2026 · Model: claude-haiku-5-5.
The business
Star Equity Holdings, Inc. (formerly Hudson Global) operates through four reportable segments: Building Solutions, Business Services, Energy Services and Investments. Its shares are listed on Nasdaq under STRR and STRRP. The company functions as a holding entity that allocates capital, acquires complementary businesses and leaves day-to-day operations to its subsidiaries 1.
On 22 August 2025 Star completed its acquisition of Star Operating Companies, with former SOC shareholders receiving Star shares in exchange. The name change to Star Equity Holdings took effect on 5 September 2025 1.
Client concentration is high: in 2025 about 73% of revenue came from the top 25 clients, and one client accounted for 23% of revenue, so losing a large contract would have a significant effect 1.
Segments
Energy Services
Energy Services, through Alliance Drilling Tools, rents and sells downhole drilling tools for oil and gas, geothermal, mining and water-well markets. Revenue and gross profit rose strongly in the second quarter of 2026 on higher activity and new clients in geothermal and mining 3.
Market context
The RPO recruitment market is competitive and sensitive to the hiring cycle, with demand tied to client hiring. The wood construction market depends on interest rates and project financing, and wood prices are volatile. The drilling tools market depends on oil prices 1.
The company operates in several countries, so exchange rates affect reported dollar results. Labour and material costs rose in the recent inflationary environment 1.
Trends
- Energy demand recoverytailwind
Higher and stable oil prices could increase drilling activity and tool utilisation, which supported Energy Services in 2025 and 2026.
- Rates and constructionheadwind
High interest rates and harder project financing have delayed residential and commercial projects, slowing Building Solutions.
- Labour market for RPOheadwind
Demand for RPO depends on the hiring of multinational clients; if labour markets stay under pressure, Business Services revenue could remain modest.
- Automation and AI in recruitingmixed
The company is expanding agentic AI tools to raise recruiter productivity, which could support margins if the efficiency gains materialise.
Competitive position
Recruitment services, wood products and drilling tool markets are highly competitive with limited entry barriers, and scale and technology differentiation decide advantage. RPO clients run periodic bid processes, so the company must keep competing for contracts 1.
The sources do not name individual competitors, so the profile lists categories only. In energy, competition depends on oil prices and access to equipment 1.
- US RPO and recruitment providers
Firms offering RPO and recruitment to large clients, in direct competition with Hudson Talent Solutions; the sources do not identify them individually.
- Modular building and panel makers
Regional makers of modular buildings and structural panels that compete with KBS and EdgeBuilder, especially in New England and the Midwest.
- Directional drilling tool suppliers
Companies renting and selling drilling tools for oil and gas, competing with Alliance Drilling Tools in the Rockies and the Permian.
- Regional wood and building material distributors
Regional distributors of wood and materials for professional builders, competing with Glenbrook in the Upper Midwest.
Links, dependencies and risks
Who the company is tied to, from its own SEC filings (customers, suppliers, production, partners, competitors, countries, regulation), from the 5 %+ holders' statements (13D/13G) and from what other companies say about it. Click a node for its evidence; on a listed company the graph moves to it.
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News & filings
In the press
No news in our archive over the last 180 days.
SEC filings
- Current report04 Nov 2026Material agreement · Regulation FD disclosure · Financial statements and exhibits
- Current report28 Oct 2026Material agreement · Item 3.02 · Regulation FD disclosure · Financial statements and exhibits
- Current report14 Oct 2026Regulation FD disclosure · Financial statements and exhibits
- Current report22 Sept 2026Regulation FD disclosure · Financial statements and exhibits
- Current report21 Aug 2026Other events · Financial statements and exhibits
- Current report14 Aug 2026Material agreement · Regulation FD disclosure · Financial statements and exhibits
- Quarterly report14 Aug 2026
- Current report14 Aug 2026Results of operations · Financial statements and exhibits
- Current report29 Jun 2026Other events · Financial statements and exhibits
- Current report01 Jun 2026Regulation FD disclosure · Financial statements and exhibits
Sources
- [1] Form 10-K, fiscal year ended 2025-12-31 · SEC / Star Equity Holdings, Inc. · 20 Mar 2026
- [2] Form 10-Q, quarter ended 2026-06-30 · SEC / Star Equity Holdings, Inc. · 14 Aug 2026
- [3] Form 8-K, results release (exhibit 99.1) · SEC / Star Equity Holdings, Inc. · 14 Aug 2026
Figures computed by olivLaw from SEC filings and closing prices; the qualitative analysis is AI-generated from cited sources. Not investment advice.