KeyCorp Reiterates Sector Weight Rating for Alight (NYSE:ALIT)

Alight (NYSE:ALIT)‘s stock had its “sector weight” rating reiterated by research analysts at KeyCorp in a report issued on Thursday,Benzinga reports.

A number of other equities research analysts have also recently commented on ALIT. Bank of America assumed coverage on shares of Alight in a research note on Tuesday. They set an “underperform” rating and a $1.40 target price on the stock. Weiss Ratings restated a “sell (d-)” rating on shares of Alight in a research report on Wednesday, January 21st. DA Davidson lowered their target price on shares of Alight from $6.00 to $5.00 and set a “buy” rating on the stock in a research note on Tuesday, February 10th. Wedbush dropped their target price on shares of Alight from $7.00 to $5.00 and set an “outperform” rating for the company in a report on Thursday, November 6th. Finally, UBS Group decreased their price target on Alight from $6.50 to $4.00 and set a “buy” rating on the stock in a report on Thursday, November 6th. Four analysts have rated the stock with a Buy rating, one has issued a Hold rating and two have given a Sell rating to the company’s stock. Based on data from MarketBeat.com, the company presently has a consensus rating of “Hold” and a consensus price target of $3.98.

Alight Stock Performance

Alight stock traded down $0.46 during trading on Thursday, reaching $0.85. The company had a trading volume of 44,843,896 shares, compared to its average volume of 12,136,043. The firm has a market capitalization of $452.69 million, a price-to-earnings ratio of -0.21 and a beta of 1.09. The company has a current ratio of 1.21, a quick ratio of 1.21 and a debt-to-equity ratio of 0.99. The firm’s 50-day simple moving average is $1.70 and its 200 day simple moving average is $2.62. Alight has a 52 week low of $0.72 and a 52 week high of $7.66.

Alight (NYSE:ALIT) last issued its quarterly earnings results on Thursday, February 19th. The company reported $0.18 EPS for the quarter, missing analysts’ consensus estimates of $0.25 by ($0.07). Alight had a positive return on equity of 7.89% and a negative net margin of 94.23%.The company had revenue of $653.00 million during the quarter, compared to analysts’ expectations of $654.30 million. Sell-side analysts forecast that Alight will post 0.54 earnings per share for the current fiscal year.

Insider Buying and Selling at Alight

In other news, Director Kausik Rajgopal acquired 40,000 shares of Alight stock in a transaction on Tuesday, November 25th. The shares were acquired at an average price of $2.24 per share, with a total value of $89,600.00. Following the purchase, the director directly owned 125,202 shares in the company, valued at $280,452.48. The trade was a 46.95% increase in their position. The transaction was disclosed in a document filed with the Securities & Exchange Commission, which is available through this hyperlink. Also, Director Robert A. Schriesheim bought 42,098 shares of the stock in a transaction dated Wednesday, November 26th. The shares were purchased at an average price of $2.38 per share, with a total value of $100,193.24. Following the completion of the transaction, the director directly owned 109,130 shares in the company, valued at approximately $259,729.40. The trade was a 62.80% increase in their position. The disclosure for this purchase is available in the SEC filing. Insiders bought 193,116 shares of company stock worth $448,984 in the last quarter. 1.93% of the stock is owned by corporate insiders.

Institutional Trading of Alight

Several hedge funds and other institutional investors have recently bought and sold shares of ALIT. TradeLink Capital LLC bought a new stake in Alight during the 4th quarter valued at about $25,000. Strs Ohio purchased a new position in shares of Alight during the first quarter worth approximately $25,000. Moss Adams Wealth Advisors LLC bought a new stake in shares of Alight during the fourth quarter valued at approximately $26,000. Renaissance Technologies LLC bought a new stake in shares of Alight during the fourth quarter valued at approximately $26,000. Finally, Allworth Financial LP boosted its holdings in shares of Alight by 848.5% in the fourth quarter. Allworth Financial LP now owns 14,920 shares of the company’s stock valued at $29,000 after purchasing an additional 13,347 shares during the period. Hedge funds and other institutional investors own 96.74% of the company’s stock.

Alight News Summary

Here are the key news stories impacting Alight this week:

• Positive Sentiment: Insider buying highlighted by multiple reports; directors and other insiders increased stakes during Q4, which investors interpret as management confidence and a potential catalyst for value recovery. Insiders Piled Into These 3 Stocks in Q4—One Stands Out
• Positive Sentiment: Unusual options activity — a large block of calls (~5,659 contracts, ~61% above typical call volume) suggests speculative/hedged bullish positioning from some traders, which can underpin short-term demand in a volatile name.
• Neutral Sentiment: Company press release: Alight reported full-year revenue of ~$2.3B and said it generated strong operating cash flow and free cash flow, providing a financial stability narrative even though the stock moved lower after results. Alight Reports Fourth Quarter and Full Year 2025 Results
• Neutral Sentiment: New senior leadership/valuation pieces are under discussion; analysts and media are re-assessing the company under the new team which could create multi-week volatility as guidance and strategy are digested. A Look At Alight (ALIT) Valuation After New Senior Leadership Appointments
• Negative Sentiment: Earnings miss: Q4 EPS was $0.18, below consensus (~$0.24–$0.25), and revenue of $653M slightly missed estimates — the miss triggered immediate selling pressure. Alight, Inc. (ALIT) Lags Q4 Earnings Estimates
• Negative Sentiment: Guidance and conservatism concerns: analyst notes and the earnings call transcript signal cautious 2026 guidance from new management; at least one firm trimmed its price target, adding to downside pressure. Alight, Inc. (ALIT) Q4 2025 Earnings Call Transcript
• Negative Sentiment: Analyst/coverage moves and market skepticism: coverage initiations and notes (e.g., Bank of America initiation) and analyst target cuts are creating headline risk and contributing to volatility. Bank of America Initiates Coverage on Alight (NYSE:ALIT)

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.