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Seek (ASX:SEK), Australia's leading online employment marketplace, has been weighed down by a soft hiring outlook. In August 2026, Pendal Group described an in-line but impressive FY26 result, with revenue up 10% and profit up 29%, but noted FY27 guidance disappointed as Seek expects lower revenue from weaker job ad volumes. First Samuel highlighted margin improvement to 44%, and Wilson Asset Management sees a challenging setup with soft job listings. Perennial noted platform stocks such as Seek rebounded after falling more than 50% from their highs. Seek operates in the Communication Services sector within the Interactive Media and Services industry, and Thesis Tracker has captured 56 comments from 24 fund managers, including Pendal Group, First Samuel, Wilson Asset Management and Investors Mutual. Founded in 1997 and headquartered in Melbourne, Seek operates online employment marketplaces across Australia, New Zealand and Asia, connecting job seekers and employers.
Company figures as of 15 Oct 2026. For information only.
Fund managers including Ten Cap, Blackwattle Investment Partners, Oracle Advisory Group, Selector Funds Management, Tyndall Asset Management, Clime Investment Management, Paradice Investment Management, Ellerston Capital, Firetrail Investments, SG Hiscock & Company, Antares Capital, Yarra Capital Management, Equity Trustees Asset Management, Katana Asset Management, ECP Asset Management, Sage Capital, Pendal Group, Quest Asset Partners, Australian Eagle Asset Management, Vertium Asset Management, Wilson Asset Management, Investors Mutual Limited, Perennial Partners, First Samuel, Ralton Asset Management and Pengana Capital Group have invested in Seek Ltd (ASX:SEK).
Managers highlight Seek's market-leading position, strong FY26 earnings growth and margin expansion, while Perennial notes the share price had fallen more than 50% from its highs, creating potential for recovery when hiring conditions improve.
Pendal and First Samuel point to disappointing FY27 guidance implying lower revenue, while Wilson Asset Management and Investors Mutual highlight soft job listings, cautious hiring demand and uncertainty about whether the employment cycle has bottomed.
SEEK Ltd., headquartered in Cremorne, Australia, is a global leader in online employment marketplaces. Founded in 1997, the company connects job seekers with hiring employers. Its business model operates across seven segments: ANZ, SEEK Asia, Brasil Online, and OCC provide core online recruitment services. Supporting units include Platform Support for synergistic investments, Corporate Costs, and Portfolio Investment for standalone managed entities. SEEK focuses on human capital digital matching, maintaining a diverse portfolio of employment-related platforms to facilitate global labor market connections and drive core business growth through its established online infrastructure.
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11,356 comments from 164 managers on 761 companies, snapshot 15 Oct 2026.