10-K: DHI Group Reports 2025 Net Loss Amid Tech Hiring Slowdown

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Annual Report 12 February 2026 5:20 PM

DHI Group, Inc. reported a significant net loss of $13.5 million in 2025, a 10% revenue decline, and substantial impairment charges, despite strategic investments and growth in its ClearanceJobs segment.

Capital raiseThe company's Credit Agreement provides capacity to borrow an additional $51.0 million as of December 31, 2025, subject to certain availability limits.The company may need to raise additional capital through future debt financings or equity offerings to fund acquisitions.

Worse than expectedThe company reported a net loss of $13.5 million in 2025, a significant deterioration from a net income of $0.3 million in 2024.Overall revenues decreased by 10%, primarily driven by a 17% decline in the Dice segment.The company incurred substantial impairment charges totaling $18.8 million ($9.6 million for intangible assets and $7.8 million for goodwill related to Dice, plus $1.4 million for right-of-use assets).Recruitment package customer counts declined for both ClearanceJobs (9%) and Dice (12%).Deferred revenue and backlog also decreased, indicating lower anticipated future revenue.

Summary

Revenues decreased 10% to $127.8 million in 2025 from $141.9 million in 2024.
The company reported a net loss of $13.5 million in 2025, a significant decline from net income of $0.3 million in 2024.
Diluted loss per share was $(0.30) in 2025, compared to diluted earnings per share of $0.01 in 2024.
Operating income shifted to a loss of $11.4 million in 2025 from an income of $6.3 million in 2024.
Adjusted EBITDA decreased 1% to $35.1 million in 2025, but the Adjusted EBITDA Margin increased to 27% from 25%.
ClearanceJobs revenue increased 1% to $54.9 million, while Dice revenue decreased 17% to $72.9 million.
Impairment charges totaled $9.6 million for intangible assets (Dice trademarks) and $7.8 million for goodwill (Dice segment) in 2025.
Restructuring charges amounted to $6.5 million in 2025, up from $1.1 million in 2024, due to organizational workforce reductions.
The company acquired AgileATS, an applicant tracking system, for its ClearanceJobs segment in July 2025.
New product offerings were launched for ClearanceJobs (Premium Candidate Experience, AgileATS) and Dice (Employer Experience, modernized dashboard).
Cash on hand was $2.9 million and total debt was $30 million at year-end 2025.
Stock repurchase programs included $5.0 million completed in October 2025, another $5.0 million completed in January 2026, and a new $10.0 million program approved in February 2026.

Sentiment

Score: 3

Explanation: StockSavvy.ai views this as a challenging period for DHI Group, marked by significant financial losses and declining core business segments, despite strategic efforts and some positive performance in its specialized ClearanceJobs unit.

Positives

ClearanceJobs revenue increased 1% year-over-year, driven by sustained demand for professionals with government clearance and consistent product enhancements.
ClearanceJobs maintained solid 2025 revenue renewal rates at 89% and retention rates at 106%, indicating strong client value.
Adjusted EBITDA Margin improved to 27% in 2025 from 25% in 2024, reflecting enhanced operational efficiency despite revenue challenges.
The acquisition of AgileATS strengthened ClearanceJobs' portfolio by offering an end-to-end solution in the government technology (GovTech) recruiting market.
Dice made significant platform advancements, reducing legacy technical debt and launching AI-powered tools for employer self-service and improved job discovery.
The company received multiple employer awards, including 'Great Place to Work' for the fourth consecutive year and recognition as one of 'America's Most Loved Workplaces'.
Maintained a leverage ratio of approximately 1.0 times Adjusted EBITDA, demonstrating fiscal prudence.

Negatives

Overall revenue declined 10% year-over-year to $127.8 million in 2025.
The company reported a net loss of $13.5 million in 2025, a substantial decrease from net income of $0.3 million in 2024.
Diluted earnings per share turned into a loss of $(0.30) in 2025 from a gain of $0.01 in 2024.
Operating income shifted to a loss of $11.4 million in 2025 from an income of $6.3 million in 2024.
Dice revenue decreased 17% due to macroeconomic conditions, lower renewal rates, and reduced new business activity.
An impairment charge of $9.6 million was recorded for the Dice trademarks and brand name in the third quarter of 2025.
An impairment charge of $7.8 million was recorded for Dice goodwill in the first quarter of 2025.
An impairment charge of $1.4 million was recorded for right-of-use assets (office space) in the fourth quarter of 2025 due to headcount reductions.
Restructuring charges significantly increased to $6.5 million in 2025 from $1.1 million in 2024, reflecting substantial workforce reductions.
ClearanceJobs recruitment package customers decreased 9% to 1,775, and Dice recruitment package customers decreased 12% to 4,132.
Deferred revenue decreased 12% to $39.9 million, and backlog decreased 5% to $99.6 million, indicating lower anticipated future revenue.
An investment in eFinancialCareers (eFC) incurred a $0.9 million impairment charge in the fourth quarter of 2025 due to financial deterioration.
Another investment in a values-based career destination company was fully dissolved in the fourth quarter of 2025, after being revalued to zero in the first quarter of 2024.

Risks

Inability to successfully execute the tech-focused strategy, leading to increased dependence on the demand for technology professionals.
Potential for future write-offs of goodwill ($120.6 million) and intangible assets ($15.5 million), which could adversely affect operating results.
Backlog may not accurately represent future revenue due to potential delays, defaults, or changes in the scope of services.
Operating in a highly competitive market with low barriers to entry, facing competition from various online and offline platforms, including social/professional networking sites, niche job boards, generalist job boards, and aggregators.
Failure to adapt the business model to rapid changes in the recruiting and career services industry, including evolving technologies and the need to develop new products and services in a timely or cost-effective manner.
Failure to develop and maintain brand recognition for ClearanceJobs and Dice could adversely affect the business.
Inability to increase or maintain the number of customers who purchase recruitment packages could negatively impact revenues.
Failure to attract qualified professionals to websites or grow the number of qualified professionals who use them could lead to declining revenues.
Risks associated with future acquisitions, including integration difficulties, diversion of management's attention, and potential unknown liabilities.
Misappropriation or misuse of intellectual property, claims against the company for infringement, or failure to enforce ownership of intellectual property.
Failure of the business to attract and retain users, particularly those who create and post original content on web properties.
Impact of unfavorable decisions in proceedings related to future tax assessments and taxation risks in various jurisdictions.
A significant downturn in customer businesses may not be immediately reflected in operating results due to revenue recognition over contract terms.
Indebtedness and the potential inability to borrow funds under the Credit Agreement or refinance indebtedness, along with restrictive covenants.
Issues in the development and use of artificial intelligence (AI), including the risk that AI models may reduce demand for technology professionals, flawed algorithms, biased datasets, offensive content, ethical issues, and increased computing costs.
Failure to timely and effectively scale and adapt existing technology and network infrastructure, potentially leading to website disruptions, outages, or slow load times.
Capacity constraints, systems failures, or breaches of network security, including cyber-attacks, computer viruses, and phishing attempts, could materially and adversely affect the business.
If users or customers do not find candidate profiles useful, it could adversely impact demand for products and services.
Changes in Internet search engine methodologies or declining search result page rankings could reduce user engagement.
Inability to halt the operations of websites that aggregate company data or copycat websites that misappropriate data.
Reliance on third-party data center hosting facilities (primarily Amazon Web Services) and potential interruptions or delays in those services.
Compliance with laws and regulations concerning the collection, storage, and use of professional and personal information (e.g., CPRA), and U.S. government regulation of the Internet and taxation.
Failure to meet the continued listing requirements of the NYSE could result in delisting of common stock.
Volatility in the company's stock price due to various factors, including financial results, macroeconomic conditions, and industry fluctuations.
Failure to maintain effective internal control over financial reporting could harm the business and stock price.
Operating results are expected to fluctuate on a quarterly and annual basis due to factors such as seasonal variability, competition, investment costs, and macroeconomic changes.
The Section 382 Rights Plan may have an anti-takeover effect, potentially delaying or preventing a change in control.
Anti-takeover provisions in charter documents and under Delaware law could make an acquisition more difficult and prevent attempts by stockholders to replace or remove current management.
Actions of activist shareholders could cause substantial costs, divert management's attention, and adversely affect the business.
Failure to attract or retain key executives and personnel could have a material adverse effect on the business.
Adverse effects from cyclicality, volatility, or an extended downturn in the United States or worldwide economies, or in the industries served (e.g., lower tech hiring, government shutdowns).
Potential federal government shutdowns and funding lapses could materially adversely affect operating results, particularly for ClearanceJobs.
Exposure to infringement and other claims relating to services or content, which may result in costly litigation or damages.
Inability to enforce or defend ownership or use of intellectual property could harm the business and competitive position.
Global climate change, including extreme weather conditions, natural disasters, public health issues, or related regulations, could negatively impact operating results and financial condition, and increase ESG compliance costs.

Future Outlook

The company anticipates continued macroeconomic volatility and a softened technology hiring market. It expects to capitalize on improving economic conditions and renewed hiring activity through strategic investments in product modernization and AI-driven talent acquisition. Capital expenditures for 2026 are estimated to be $6 million to $7 million, funded by operating cash flows. The company aims to maintain strong Adjusted EBITDA margins and grow its customer base, particularly smaller employers, and expand into staffing solutions.

Management Comments

2025 was a transformative year for DHI, marked by expanded product offerings across ClearanceJobs and Dice and a streamlined workforce that drove greater organizational efficiency.
The acquisition of AgileATS strengthened ClearanceJobs portfolio by introducing a new service offering that delivers an end-to-end solution in the government technology (GovTech) recruiting market, expanding the brands total addressable market.
Dice made significant advancements to its platform, substantially reducing legacy technical debt and enabling the launch of modern tools that empowers employer self-service and enhances job discovery and matching for candidates seeking technology roles.
Despite these near-term challenges, the Company made meaningful progress modernizing its brand platforms and strengthening differentiation in AI-driven talent acquisition and making fiscally responsible decisions.
These strategic investments position the Company to capitalize on improving economic conditions and renewed hiring activity.
Recognizing the continued risks inherent in the economy, the Company continued to target a leverage ratio of ~1.0 times Adjusted EBITDA.
CEO Art Zeile has built a leadership team capable of driving growth and supporting a culture of high performance.

Industry Context

StockSavvy.ai notes that DHI Group's performance in 2025 reflects broader industry trends, including macroeconomic volatility and a softened technology hiring market, which impacted its Dice brand significantly. The company's focus on AI-driven talent acquisition and specialized platforms like ClearanceJobs (GovTech) aligns with the increasing demand for skilled technology professionals and the strategic importance of data and analytics in human capital management. The reported unemployment rate for computer-related occupations (3.3% in December 2025) remains lower than the national average (4.4%), indicating continued underlying demand for tech talent, albeit with recent hiring slowdowns and layoffs at large tech companies. The company's strategic investments in AI and platform modernization are crucial for competing with larger generalist job boards (e.g., Indeed, LinkedIn) and niche platforms (e.g., GitHub, Stack Overflow) that are also leveraging AI to streamline recruitment.

Comparison to Industry Standards

DHI Group's revenue decline of 10% in 2025, particularly the 17% drop in its Dice segment, suggests it is experiencing similar headwinds to other tech recruitment platforms, which have faced reduced demand due to macroeconomic conditions and tech layoffs. This trend is consistent with broader industry reports on the slowdown in tech hiring.
The increase in Adjusted EBITDA Margin to 27% from 25% indicates effective cost management and operational efficiency, potentially outperforming some competitors struggling with profitability during a downturn.
ClearanceJobs' 1% revenue growth and 106% retention rate demonstrate resilience in the specialized government-cleared professional market, potentially outperforming generalist platforms in specific niches and showing strong value proposition for its target clientele.
The acquisition of AgileATS for ClearanceJobs positions DHI to offer an end-to-end solution in the GovTech recruiting market, a strategic move to deepen its specialization and differentiate itself from broader HR tech providers.

Management Changes

Role	Previous Person	New Person	Effective Date	Reason
President of ClearanceJobs	NA	Alexander Schildt	January 27, 2025	Organizational restructuring to separate brands into distinct divisions with dedicated leadership.
Chief Financial Officer	NA	Greg Schippers	January 28, 2025	New employment agreement.

Corporate Governance

Change Type	Description	Effective Date	Impact Assessment
Shareholder Rights Plan Adoption	The Board of Directors adopted a Section 382 Rights Plan on January 28, 2025, to protect stockholder value by preserving the availability of net capital loss carryforwards and other tax attributes. This plan creates a disincentive for any stockholder to accumulate beneficial ownership of 4.99% or more of common stock without Board approval.	January 28, 2025	May delay or prevent a change in control, even if beneficial to stockholders, by making acquisitions more expensive.
Preferred Stock Cancellation	Authorized but unissued convertible preferred stock (20 million shares, $0.01 par value) were cancelled simultaneously with the adoption of the Section 382 Rights Plan.	January 28, 2025	Streamlines capital structure by removing a class of authorized but unused shares.
Board Oversight of Cybersecurity	The Board of Directors has ultimate oversight of cybersecurity risk as part of the enterprise risk management program, with the Audit Committee directly responsible for oversight and briefed quarterly by the Security Council.	Ongoing	Enhances governance and management of cybersecurity risks, aligning with new SEC disclosure rules.
Rule 10b5-1 Trading Arrangement	Director Joseph Massaquoi adopted a Rule 10b5-1 trading arrangement for 26,611 restricted stock awards.	December 1, 2025	Provides a pre-arranged plan for stock sales, reducing potential for insider trading allegations.

Legal Proceedings

The company is not currently a party to any material unrecorded pending legal proceedings.

Related Party Transactions

No specific related party transactions were detailed in the provided filing, as this information is incorporated by reference from the Proxy Statement.

Stakeholder Impact

Shareholders: Negative impact due to net loss, revenue decline, impairment charges, and stock price volatility. Potential benefit from stock repurchase programs and the Section 382 Rights Plan (intended to preserve tax attributes).
Employees: Impacted by organizational restructurings and workforce reductions (8% in Q1 2025, 25% in Dice brand in Q2 2025). Benefits from flexible work schedules, paid time off, remote working, professional development, and inclusive benefits.
Customers: ClearanceJobs customers continue to find value (solid renewal/retention rates). Dice customers experienced lower renewal rates and new business activity due to macroeconomic conditions. New product offerings aim to enhance value for both segments.
Creditors: Indebtedness of $30 million, but the company is in compliance with all financial covenants under its Credit Agreement.

Next Steps

Continue to invest in product development and marketing to expand the technologist community and create an ideal onboarding experience for tech talent.
Evolve to a solution selling business model.
Maintain strong Adjusted EBITDA margins to maximize profitability.
Grow the customer base and expand to new revenue opportunities, particularly with smaller employers and staffing solutions.
Continue growing the sales team as opportunities arise.
Anticipate capital expenditures of approximately $6 million to $7 million in 2026, funded by operating cash flows.
Sublease certain office space due to headcount reductions.
Comply with new accounting standards: ASU 2024-03 (effective after Dec 15, 2026), ASU 2025-06 (effective after Dec 15, 2027), and ASU 2025-12 (effective after Dec 15, 2026).
The Board of Directors approved a new stock repurchase program of up to $10 million through February 2027.

Key Dates

Date	Description
December 31, 2020	Start of performance graph period for common stock, Russell 2000, and Dow Jones Internet Composite Index.
April 19, 2021	Previous employment agreement date for Alexander Schildt.
January 1, 2022	Commencement of the first Employee Stock Purchase Plan (ESPP) offering period.
April 20, 2022	Expiration of the 2012 Omnibus Equity Award Plan.
May 13, 2022	Board of Directors approved the 2022 Omnibus Equity Award Plan.
June 10, 2022	Date of the Third Amended and Restated Credit Agreement.
July 13, 2022	Stockholders approved the DHI Group, Inc. 2022 Omnibus Equity Award Plan.
January 1, 2023	Effective date of ASU 2016-13 adoption; Company had a 4.9% preferred share investment in a values-based career destination company.
February 2023	Stock repurchase program of $10 million approved, expired February 2024.
March 16, 2023	Board of Directors approved the DHI Group, Inc. 2022 Omnibus Equity Award Plan, as Amended and Restated.
April 26, 2023	Stockholders approved the DHI Group, Inc. 2022 Omnibus Equity Award Plan, as Amended and Restated, increasing authorized shares by 2.9 million.
May 2023	Organizational restructuring announced, reducing workforce by approximately 10%.
Third quarter of 2023	Company sold a portion of its ownership in eFinancialCareers (eFC), reducing interest from 40% to 10%; recognized $0.6 million gain. Investment in values-based career destination company revalued to $0.4 million, resulting in $0.3 million impairment loss.
December 31, 2023	Fiscal year end; 43,571 weighted-average basic shares outstanding.
First quarter of 2024	Investment in values-based career destination company revalued to zero, resulting in $0.4 million impairment loss.
February 2024	Stock repurchase program approved in February 2023 expired.
July 2024	Organizational restructuring announced, reducing workforce by approximately 7%.
December 31, 2024	Fiscal year end; 44,648 weighted-average basic shares outstanding.
January 1, 2025	CPRA further amended, implementing data minimization and additional consumer verification rights.
January 13, 2025	Date of organizational restructuring, requiring interim goodwill impairment assessment.
January 27, 2025	Effective date of new employment agreement for Alexander Schildt as President of ClearanceJobs.
January 28, 2025	Board of Directors adopted Section 382 Rights Plan; authorized but unissued convertible preferred stock cancelled. New employment agreement for Gregory Schippers.
February 7, 2025	Record date for dividend distribution of one preferred share purchase right for each outstanding common stock share under Section 382 Rights Plan.
February 2025	Stock repurchase program of $5 million approved, completed October 2025.
First quarter of 2025	Organizational restructuring announced, separating ClearanceJobs and Dice into distinct divisions, reducing workforce by approximately 8%; $7.8 million goodwill impairment charge for Dice segment.
June 2025	Organizational restructuring announced, reducing Dice brand workforce by approximately 25%.
June 30, 2025	Aggregate market value of common stock held by non-affiliates was approximately $122,000,000.
July 31, 2025	ClearanceJobs acquired AgileATS.
Third quarter of 2025	$9.6 million impairment charge for Dice trademarks and brand name.
October 1, 2025	Annual impairment test date for goodwill and indefinite-lived intangible assets.
October 2025	Stock repurchase program approved in February 2025 completed.
November 2025	Board approved new $5.0 million stock repurchase program through November 2026.
December 1, 2025	Director Joseph Massaquoi adopted a Rule 10b5-1 trading arrangement.
December 31, 2025	Fiscal year end; 44,460 weighted-average basic shares outstanding. Cash $2.9M, Total Debt $30M.
January 2026	Stock repurchase program approved in November 2025 completed.
February 6, 2026	44,970,004 shares of common stock outstanding.
February 12, 2026	Date of filing of this Annual Report on Form 10-K.
February 2026	Board approved new $10.0 million stock repurchase program through February 2027.
March 31, 2026	Expected substantial payment date for remaining severance costs from June 2025 restructuring.
May 8, 2026	Start date of Joseph Massaquoi's Rule 10b5-1 trading arrangement.
July 2026	Payment date for $0.1 million acquisition consideration holdback for AgileATS.
September 2026	Initial monthly lease payments begin for new office space, early termination of existing lease.
December 15, 2026	Effective date for ASU 2024-03 (Income Statement Disclosures) for fiscal years beginning after this date; Effective date for ASU 2025-12 (Codification Improvements) for fiscal years beginning after this date.
June 2027	Maturity date of $100 million revolving credit facility.
July 31, 2027	Deadline for achieving certain new customer relationship targets for AgileATS earnout.
February 2027	Expiration of $10.0 million stock repurchase program approved in February 2026.
December 15, 2027	Effective date for ASU 2024-03 for interim periods within fiscal years beginning after this date; Effective date for ASU 2025-06 (Internal-Use Software) for annual and interim reporting periods beginning after this date.
August 2031	End date of new office space lease term.

Recommendation

sell

The company reported a significant net loss and a 10% revenue decline, primarily driven by substantial impairment charges related to its Dice brand and goodwill. While ClearanceJobs showed some resilience, the overall financial performance is weak, and the outlook for the tech hiring market remains challenging. The ongoing restructuring and declining customer base for the core Dice product suggest fundamental business challenges that outweigh the benefits of share repurchases and strategic investments. Investors should consider selling to mitigate further downside risk.

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