Talkspace (NASDAQ:TALK) Given New $6.00 Price Target at Needham & Company LLC

Talkspace (NASDAQ:TALK) had its price objective upped by Needham & Company LLC from $5.00 to $6.00 in a report published on Thursday,Benzinga reports. The brokerage currently has a buy rating on the stock.

TALK has been the subject of several other research reports. Wall Street Zen raised Talkspace from a “hold” rating to a “buy” rating in a report on Saturday, January 10th. KeyCorp raised their price target on Talkspace from $4.00 to $5.00 and gave the stock an “overweight” rating in a research note on Thursday, January 8th. Weiss Ratings reaffirmed a “hold (c-)” rating on shares of Talkspace in a research report on Monday, December 29th. Zacks Research upgraded shares of Talkspace from a “strong sell” rating to a “hold” rating in a report on Friday, October 31st. Finally, UBS Group restated a “buy” rating on shares of Talkspace in a research note on Tuesday, December 30th. Five analysts have rated the stock with a Buy rating and three have given a Hold rating to the company’s stock. According to data from MarketBeat, the company has a consensus rating of “Moderate Buy” and an average price target of $5.13.

Talkspace Price Performance

Shares of NASDAQ TALK traded up $0.14 during midday trading on Thursday, reaching $4.97. The company’s stock had a trading volume of 1,569,599 shares, compared to its average volume of 1,671,621. The stock has a market capitalization of $822.50 million, a P/E ratio of 165.22 and a beta of 1.20. The firm has a 50 day moving average price of $3.83 and a 200-day moving average price of $3.20. Talkspace has a 12-month low of $2.22 and a 12-month high of $5.18.

Talkspace (NASDAQ:TALK) last announced its quarterly earnings data on Thursday, February 19th. The company reported $0.03 earnings per share (EPS) for the quarter, beating analysts’ consensus estimates of $0.02 by $0.01. The business had revenue of $63.00 million for the quarter, compared to analysts’ expectations of $61.91 million. Talkspace had a return on equity of 3.75% and a net margin of 1.98%. On average, equities analysts predict that Talkspace will post 0.08 EPS for the current year.

Institutional Investors Weigh In On Talkspace

A number of institutional investors and hedge funds have recently bought and sold shares of the company. State of Alaska Department of Revenue purchased a new position in shares of Talkspace in the 3rd quarter valued at $25,000. Cerity Partners LLC purchased a new stake in shares of Talkspace during the second quarter valued at about $28,000. Neuberger Berman Group LLC bought a new stake in shares of Talkspace in the 2nd quarter valued at about $29,000. Xponance Inc. purchased a new stake in shares of Talkspace during the 3rd quarter valued at $31,000. Finally, Nierenberg Investment Management Company Inc. acquired a new stake in shares of Talkspace during the third quarter worth $32,000. 57.37% of the stock is owned by institutional investors.

Talkspace News Summary

Here are the key news stories impacting Talkspace this week:

• Positive Sentiment: Q4 results beat expectations — Talkspace reported $0.03 EPS vs. the $0.02 consensus and revenue of $63.0M vs. $61.9M, signaling improving margins and execution. GlobeNewswire: Q4 & Full‑Year Results
• Positive Sentiment: Management provided FY‑2026 revenue guidance of $275M–$290M and reiterated a push into AI‑driven mental‑health solutions — guidance brackets consensus and the AI focus supports growth/efficiency upside if adoption accelerates. MSN: 2026 Revenue Target & AI Strategy
• Positive Sentiment: Analyst support increased — Needham raised its price target from $5 to $6 and reiterated a buy rating, adding upward pressure to the stock. Benzinga: Needham Price Target Raise
• Neutral Sentiment: Full earnings call transcripts and slide deck are available for deeper color on membership trends, margins and the AI roadmap (useful for modeling revenue cadence and gross margin improvements). Seeking Alpha: Q4 2025 Call Transcript
• Negative Sentiment: Guidance lacks clarity on EPS — company provided a revenue range but did not give explicit EPS guidance in its release, leaving profit‑outlook uncertainty for some investors. MarketBeat: Earnings Summary & Materials
• Negative Sentiment: Valuation and profitability remain potential headwinds — Talkspace’s P/E is elevated and trailing net margins are modest, so upside depends on sustaining revenue growth and margin expansion. DefenseWorld: Company Comparison & Profitability

About Talkspace

Talkspace, Inc (NASDAQ:TALK) is a digital mental health company that provides online therapy and psychiatry services through a secure, cloud-based platform. Headquartered in New York City, Talkspace enables individuals and couples to connect with licensed therapists and psychiatrists via text messaging, live audio, and video sessions. The company’s platform is accessible through web and mobile applications, allowing clients to seek professional support anytime and from any location with an internet connection.

The company’s core offerings include therapy plans that range from unlimited text-based messaging with a dedicated therapist to scheduled live video sessions.