DHI Group, Inc. - DHX STOCK NEWS

DHI Group (NYSE: DHX) has announced a new stock repurchase program authorized by its Board of Directors, allowing for the repurchase of up to $5 million of the company's common stock. The program will be effective from February 10, 2025 through February 9, 2026.

Management will have discretion over the conditions of share purchases, including block trades. The repurchases will be conducted through open market, private transactions, or other means, with timing, price, and structure at the company's sole discretion. The authorization doesn't obligate DHI to acquire any specific amount of shares, and the program can be suspended, modified, or terminated by the Board at any time.

Greg Schippers, Interim CFO, stated the program reflects confidence in the company's strategic priorities and business strength, noting they will monitor the program considering capital market and economic changes.

DHI Group (NYSE: DHX) announced a strategic reorganization splitting its operations into two distinct divisions for Dice.com and ClearanceJobs.com. The restructuring, expected to complete by February 2025, will reduce the workforce by 8% and establish dedicated brand leadership while maintaining centralized support functions.

Key changes include Paul Farnsworth becoming President of Dice and Alex Schildt assuming the role of President of ClearanceJobs. The company expects to incur $2.2 million in severance-related charges in Q1 2025, with payments completed by Q3 2025. The reorganization is projected to generate annual cost savings of $4.0-6.0 million, with benefits beginning immediately after implementation.

DHI Group (NYSE: DHX) has announced its participation in the Sidoti & Co. Virtual Investor Conference scheduled for January 23, 2025. CEO Art Zeile and Interim CFO Greg Schippers will deliver a presentation at 1:00 p.m. EST and conduct one-on-one meetings with institutional investors throughout the day.

The presentation will be accessible via webcast on DHI Group's investor relations website, with an audio recording archived for future reference. DHI Group operates AI-powered career marketplaces focusing on technology roles through its brands Dice and ClearanceJobs. The company's patented algorithm manages over 100,000 unique technology skills, enabling recruiters and hiring managers to efficiently connect with skilled technology professionals.

DHI Group's Dice brand released its 20th annual Tech Salary Report, revealing that 47% of technology professionals are actively seeking new roles in 2025, up from 29% last year. The average tech salary reached $112,521 in 2024, a modest 1.2% year-over-year increase.

Key findings show that AI and machine learning skills command a 17.7% salary premium. Manufacturing led industry salary growth at 15.1%, while Silicon Valley maintains the highest tech salaries despite a 7.3% decline. The report indicates that 59% of tech professionals feel underpaid, coinciding with companies reducing benefits across categories. Mid-career professionals saw 6% salary growth, while consulting, software, and banking/finance remain the highest-paying industries, each exceeding $125,000 average salaries.

DHI Group (NYSE: DHX) has announced its participation in the upcoming iAccess Alpha Virtual Best Ideas Winter Conference 2024, scheduled for December 10-11, 2024. CEO Art Zeile and Interim CFO Greg Schippers will deliver a presentation on December 10th at 1:30 p.m. EST and conduct one-on-one meetings with institutional investors on December 11th.

The conference features webcast presentations on the first day and dedicated one-on-one meetings between company management and investors on the second day. DHI Group operates AI-powered career marketplaces focusing on technology roles through its brands Dice and ClearanceJobs, utilizing a patented algorithm that manages over 100,000 unique technology skills to connect recruiters with skilled technology professionals.

ClearanceJobs, a DHI Group (NYSE: DHX) brand and the largest online community for cleared cyber talent, has been recognized by the White House for its commitment to skills-based hiring in cybersecurity. The recognition was announced during a presentation by National Cyber Director Harry Coker as part of the Biden-Harris Administration's National Cyber Workforce and Education Strategy.

The platform registered over 6,000 new IT professionals, including 1,500 cybersecurity specialists in October. ClearanceJobs is launching new initiatives including a video series highlighting 250+ cyber skills-based positions, weekly articles, bi-weekly livestreams, and targeted email campaigns for professionals with cyber critical skills but without college degrees.

This recognition aligns with White House efforts to develop locally-driven ecosystems connecting professionals with cybersecurity careers through partnerships between employers, academia, non-profits, and governments.

DHI Group reported Q3 2024 financial results with total revenue of $35.3 million, down 6% year over year. ClearanceJobs revenue grew 6% to $13.4 million, while Dice revenue declined 12% to $21.9 million. The company posted a net loss of $0.2 million ($0.00 per share) compared to net income of $1.0 million ($0.02 per share) in Q3 2023. Adjusted EBITDA was $8.6 million with a 24% margin. The company expects Q4 bookings to decline 8-10% year over year and revenue to decrease 7-8%. Additionally, CFO Raime Leeby will step down effective November 15, 2024, with Greg Schippers appointed as Interim CFO.

DHI Group (NYSE: DHX) announced it will report its third quarter 2024 financial results on November 12, 2024, after market close. President and CEO Art Zeile and CFO Raime Leeby will host a conference call and webcast at 5:00pm Eastern time. DHI Group operates AI-powered career marketplaces Dice and ClearanceJobs, focusing on technology roles with a patented algorithm managing over 100,000 unique technology skills.

DHI Group, Inc. (NYSE: DHX) has been ranked #49 on Newsweek's List of the Top 200 America's Most Loved Workplaces for 2024. This recognition, developed by Most Loved Workplace®, a division of Best Practice Institute (BPI), reflects the company's commitment to creating a workplace that employees love. The list, now in its fourth year, has expanded to include 200 companies, highlighting the growing emphasis on employee sentiment and satisfaction.

The ranking was determined through a survey of over 2.6 million employees from various-sized businesses. Key areas measured included employees' feelings about their future at the company, career achievement, alignment of employer and employee values, respect at all levels, and collaboration. Art Zeile, CEO of DHI Group, emphasized the company's focus on investing in employee growth and wellbeing as important to their success.

The methodology for determining the rankings involved a combination of employee responses, company interviews, and analysis of external public ratings from sites like Comparably, Careerbliss, Glassdoor, Indeed, and Google.