CBZMEDIUM SIGNALFINANCIAL10-K

CBIZ's financial performance reflects substantial growth following the Marcum LLP acquisition, with gross profit roughly doubling and meaningful improvements across key operational metrics.

The company appears to be successfully integrating the major Marcum acquisition completed in 2024, as evidenced by substantially higher gross profit and strong operating cash flow generation. However, the reduction in team count from over 10,000 to more than 9,500 and fewer office locations suggests post-acquisition optimization efforts are underway.

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FINANCIAL ANALYSIS

CBIZ delivered strong financial results with gross profit roughly doubling and operating cash flow growing substantially, indicating successful revenue scaling from the Marcum acquisition. The company reduced interest expense by approximately one-third while modestly increasing capital expenditures and maintaining a stronger cash position. Overall, the financial picture signals effective post-acquisition integration with improved profitability and cash generation, though some operational consolidation appears to be occurring.

FINANCIAL STATEMENT CHANGES
Gross Profit
P&L
+94.8%
$182.5M$355.4M

Gross profit expanding — improving pricing power or product mix shift toward higher-margin offerings.

Operating Cash Flow
Cash Flow
+55.6%
$123.7M$192.5M

Operating cash flow surged 55.6% — exceptional cash generation, highest quality earnings signal.

Cash & Equivalents
Balance Sheet
+32.3%
$13.8M$18.3M

Cash position surged 32.3% — strong cash generation or capital raise providing significant financial cushion.

Interest Expense
P&L
-32.2%
$13.1M$8.9M

Interest expense declined — debt repayment or refinancing at lower rates improving earnings quality.

Capital Expenditure
Cash Flow
+31.3%
$12.9M$17.0M

Capital expenditure jumped 31.3% — major investment cycle underway; assess returns on deployment.

LANGUAGE CHANGES
NEW — 2026-02-26
PRIOR — 2025-02-28
ADDED
The number of outstanding shares of the registrant s common stock was 50,073,624 as of February 20, 2026.
Should one or more of these risks materialize, or should the underlying assumptions prove incorrect, actual results may vary materially from those anticipated, estimated, projected or implied.
You are advised, however, to consult any further disclosures we make on related subjects in the current, quarterly, periodic and annual reports we file with the Securities and Exchange Commission ("SEC").
CBIZ has more than 9,500 team members across more than 140 locations in 23 major markets coast to coast.
The Company has completed acquisitions of organizations seeking a broader national platform and enhanced client service capabilities, possess strong leadership, and demonstrate a cultural fit.
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REMOVED
The number of outstanding shares of the registrant s common stock was 53,758,439 as of February 21, 2025.
Risk Factors will be important in determining future results.
Should one or more of these risks or assumptions materialize, or should the underlying assumptions prove incorrect, actual results may vary materially from those anticipated, estimated or projected.
You are advised, however, to consult any further disclosures we make on related subjects in the current, quarterly, periodic and annual reports we file with the United States Securities and Exchange Commission (the SEC ).
CBIZ remains one of the country's largest accounting, insurance, brokerage, and advisory providers.
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