Atlantic International Acquires Circle8, Creating $1.2 Billion Workforce Platform
Written by Emily J. Thompson, Senior Investment Analyst
Updated: 3d ago
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Source: NASDAQ.COM
- Acquisition Completed: Atlantic International Corp. has completed the acquisition of IT staffing company Circle8 Group in an all-stock transaction, marking a significant strategic expansion despite undisclosed financial details.
- Revenue Growth Potential: Circle8 generated approximately $780 million in revenue in 2025 and is projected to reach $1 billion organically by 2026, providing strong revenue support for Atlantic International.
- Global Market Expansion: This acquisition creates a diversified global workforce solutions platform with approximately $1.2 billion in annual revenue, successfully expanding Atlantic International's footprint into European markets and enhancing its competitiveness in the global HR solutions sector.
- Positive Stock Reaction: Following the acquisition announcement, Atlantic International's shares rose 5.33% in pre-market trading on Nasdaq, reaching $3.96 per share, reflecting market optimism regarding the acquisition.
Analyst Views on ATLN
Wall Street analysts forecast ATLN stock price to rise over the next 12 months. According to Wall Street analysts, the average 1-year price target for ATLN is 6.00 USD with a low forecast of 6.00 USD and a high forecast of 6.00 USD. However, analyst price targets are subjective and often lag stock prices, so investors should focus on the objective reasons behind analyst rating changes, which better reflect the company's fundamentals.
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About ATLN
Atlantic International Corp. is an outsourced services and workforce solutions company. The Company is engaged in servicing the commercial, professional, finance, direct placement, and managed service provider verticals. Through its principal operating subsidiary, Lyneer Investments LLC (Lyneer), it provides customers with complete HR solutions, operating 40 independent on-site and vendor-on-premises facilities. Its core offerings include staffing and recruitment, program management, data mastery, and continuous refinement. Staffing and recruitment offer pioneering client-centric forecasting and staffing solutions. Program management is a bespoke program ensuring longevity and growth in client partnerships. Data mastery is a database solution to monitor usage and pivotal data points. The Company provides permanent, temporary and temp-to-perm placement services in a wide variety of areas, including accounting and finance, administrative and clerical, hospitality, legal, among others.
About the author

Emily J. Thompson
Emily J. Thompson, a Chartered Financial Analyst (CFA) with 12 years in investment research, graduated with honors from the Wharton School. Specializing in industrial and technology stocks, she provides in-depth analysis for Intellectia’s earnings and market brief reports.








