Robert Half Inc. provides talent solutions and business consulting services in North America, South America, Europe, Asia, and Australia. The company operates through Contract Talent Solutions, Permanent Placement Talent Solutions, and Protiviti segments. The Contract Talent Solutions segment provides contract engagement professionals in the fields of finance and accounting, technology, marketing and creative, legal and administrative, and customer support. This segment markets its services to clients and employment candidates through both national and local advertising activities, including radio, digital advertising, job boards, alliance partners, and events. The Permanent Placement Talent Solutions segment engages in the placement of full-time accounting, finance, and tax and accounting operations personnel. The Protiviti segment offers consulting services in the areas of internal audit, technology consulting, risk, and compliance consulting. It offers it services under the Robert Half brand name. The company was formerly known as Robert Half International Inc. and changed its name to Robert Half Inc. in July 2023. Robert Half Inc. was founded in 1948 and is headquartered in Menlo Park, California.

Фундаментальные метрики компании Robert Half Inc. демонстрируют смешанную картину. С одной стороны, P/E, P/S и P/FCF ниже медианных значений по отрасли, что может указывать на недооцененность. Однако, динамика этих мультипликаторов показывает снижение, что вызывает опасения о возможном ухудшении качества. Эффективность компании также вызывает вопросы: ROE, ROA и маржи находятся ниже медианы и показывают негативную динамику. Несмотря на это, долг по сравнению с собственным капиталом отсутствует, что является положительным аспектом. Дивидендная доходность растет, что может привлекать инвесторов. Тем не менее, снижение чистой прибыли и операционной прибыли по годам добавляет неопределенности. Общая выручка значительно превышает медиану по отрасли, что является положительным знаком. В итоге, несмотря на сильные показатели выручки и отсутствие долгов, недостаточная рентабельность и ухудшающиеся мультипликаторы требуют осторожности и могут привести к пересмотру оценки компании.

Robert Half Inc.

Robert Half Inc. RHI reported first-quarter fiscal 2026 earnings of 14 cents per share, in line with the Zacks Consensus Estimate and down 17.6% from the year-ago quarter.
Quarterly revenues were $1.3 billion, down 3.8% year over year and slightly below the consensus mark of $1.31 billion, implying a 0.9% miss. Management pointed to strengthening same-day, constant-currency trends in talent solutions as the quarter progressed and into early April, with contract bill rates up 2.6% from a year ago on an adjusted basis.
RHI Segment Trends Show Talent Solutions Pressure
Talent solutions remained under year-over-year pressure, even as sequential momentum improved. Contract talent solutions revenues were $725.0 million, down 5.0% from the prior-year period. Permanent placement talent solutions produced $109.0 million of revenue, a 2.8% decline year over year.
Protiviti posted revenues of $466.2 million, down 2.2% from the first quarter of 2025. In prepared remarks, management noted that global enterprise revenues fell 4% on a reported basis and 6% on an adjusted basis, while currency movements lifted reported year-over-year total revenues by $24 million.
Robert Half Margins Hold in Contract Staffing
Profitability metrics were mixed but generally steady in key areas. Contract talent solutions’ gross margin was 38.9% of applicable revenues, unchanged from the year-ago quarter. Conversion (contract-to-hire) revenues were 3.1% of contract revenues versus 3.2% a year earlier.
Within the talent solutions mix, permanent placement revenues were 13.1% of consolidated talent solutions revenues, up from 12.8% in the prior-year quarter. Overall gross margin for talent solutions was 46.8% versus 46.7% a year ago. Protiviti's gross margin improved to 19.2% from 18.9%, while its adjusted gross margin for Protiviti rose to 18.8% from 18.1%.
Robert Half Inc. Price, Consensus and EPS Surprise
RHI Profitability Hit by Elevated First-Quarter Tax
Operating income in the first quarter was $36.9 million. On an adjusted basis, operating income was $28.7 million, or 2.2% of revenues, with adjusted operating income of $15.4 million for talent solutions and $13.3 million for Protiviti.
Below the operating line, the quarter reflected an $8 million loss from investments held in employee deferred compensation trusts, which management said was fully offset by an equal amount of lower deferred compensation costs and had no effect on reported net income. The tax rate was the biggest swing factor: Robert Half’s first-quarter tax rate was 56% versus 22% a year ago, driven primarily by a tax charge tied to stock-based compensation grants that largely vest in the first quarter and the impact of non-deductible items against seasonally low pre-tax income.
Robert Half Cash Use Reflects Seasonal Outflows
Liquidity remained solid, though cash flow reflected typical first-quarter seasonality. Cash and cash equivalents were $278.4 million at the quarter end. Accounts receivable totaled $776 million, and implied days sales outstanding were 53.8 days.
Cash flow used in operations was $112 million, which management attributed to recurring first-quarter payment cycles, including bonuses and SaaS subscription renewals. Shareholder returns continued through the quarterly dividend: the company paid a 59-cent-per-share cash dividend in March, representing a total cash outlay of $62 million. Capital expenditures were $8.5 million, and capitalized cloud computing implementation costs were $8.3 million.
RHI Outlook Calls for Second-Quarter Reacceleration
For the second quarter of fiscal 2026, Robert Half guided revenues to a range of $1.275 billion to $1.375 billion. The company also guided income per share of 20 cents to 30 cents, or 23 cents to 33 cents, excluding a one-time severance charge.
Management said planned cost actions tied to shifts in the U.S. financial services regulatory environment are expected to reduce annual costs by $30 million and result in a second-quarter one-time charge of $5 million, or 3 cents per share, with actions fully completed by the beginning of the third quarter. The company’s midpoint assumptions for the second quarter included a tax rate of 34% to 36% and diluted shares of 100 million to 101 million. For capital allocation, it maintained its full-year 2026 outlook for capital expenditures and capitalized cloud computing costs of $70 million to $90 million, with $15 million to $25 million expected in the second quarter.
Currently, Robert Half carries a Zacks Rank #3 (Hold). You can see the complete list of today’s Zacks #1 Rank (Strong Buy) stocks here.
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RHI Q1 Earnings Meet Estimates as Talent Solutions Stabilize

Robert Half (RHI) came out with quarterly earnings of $0.14 per share, in line with the Zacks Consensus Estimate . This compares to earnings of $0.17 per share a year ago. These figures are adjusted for non-recurring items.
This quarterly report represents an earnings surprise of -2.30%. A quarter ago, it was expected that this staffing firm would post earnings of $0.3 per share when it actually produced earnings of $0.32, delivering a surprise of +6.67%.
Over the last four quarters, the company has surpassed consensus EPS estimates two times.
Robert Half, which belongs to the Zacks Staffing Firms industry, posted revenues of $1.3 billion for the quarter ended March 2026, missing the Zacks Consensus Estimate by 0.91%. This compares to year-ago revenues of $1.35 billion. The company has topped consensus revenue estimates two times over the last four quarters.
The sustainability of the stock's immediate price movement based on the recently-released numbers and future earnings expectations will mostly depend on management's commentary on the earnings call.
Robert Half shares have added about 8.5% since the beginning of the year versus the S&P 500's gain of 4.3%.
What's Next for Robert Half?
While Robert Half has outperformed the market so far this year, the question that comes to investors' minds is: what's next for the stock?
There are no easy answers to this key question, but one reliable measure that can help investors address this is the company's earnings outlook. Not only does this include current consensus earnings expectations for the coming quarter(s), but also how these expectations have changed lately.
Empirical research shows a strong correlation between near-term stock movements and trends in earnings estimate revisions. Investors can track such revisions by themselves or rely on a tried-and-tested rating tool like the Zacks Rank, which has an impressive track record of harnessing the power of earnings estimate revisions.
Ahead of this earnings release, the estimate revisions trend for Robert Half was mixed. While the magnitude and direction of estimate revisions could change following the company's just-released earnings report, the current status translates into a Zacks Rank #3 (Hold) for the stock. So, the shares are expected to perform in line with the market in the near future. You can see the complete list of today's Zacks #1 Rank (Strong Buy) stocks here.
It will be interesting to see how estimates for the coming quarters and the current fiscal year change in the days ahead. The current consensus EPS estimate is $0.37 on $1.36 billion in revenues for the coming quarter and $1.53 on $5.42 billion in revenues for the current fiscal year.
Investors should be mindful of the fact that the outlook for the industry can have a material impact on the performance of the stock as well. In terms of the Zacks Industry Rank, Staffing Firms is currently in the top 34% of the 250 plus Zacks industries. Our research shows that the top 50% of the Zacks-ranked industries outperform the bottom 50% by a factor of more than 2 to 1.
One other stock from the same industry, Kforce (KFRC), is yet to report results for the quarter ended March 2026. The results are expected to be released on April 27.
This staffing company is expected to post quarterly earnings of $0.40 per share in its upcoming report, which represents a year-over-year change of -11.1%. The consensus EPS estimate for the quarter has remained unchanged over the last 30 days.
Kforce's revenues are expected to be $328 million, down 0.6% from the year-ago quarter.
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Robert Half (RHI) Q1 Earnings Match Estimates

(RTTNews) - Robert Half International (RHI) released a profit for first quarter that Dropped, from last year
The company's bottom line totaled $13.79 million, or $0.14 per share. This compares with $17.35 million, or $0.17 per share, last year.
The company's revenue for the period fell 3.8% to $1.300 billion from $1.351 billion last year.
Robert Half International earnings at a glance (GAAP) :
-Earnings: $13.79 Mln. vs. $17.35 Mln. last year. -EPS: $0.14 vs. $0.17 last year. -Revenue: $1.300 Bln vs. $1.351 Bln last year.
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Robert Half International Q1 Income Declines

(RTTNews) - Robert Half International (RHI) will host a conference call at 5:00 PM ET on April 23, 2026, to discuss Q1 26 earnings results.
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Robert Half International Q1 26 Earnings Conference Call At 5:00 PM ET

Key Points
QSM Asset Management Ltd initiated a new stake in Robert Half, buying 202,846 shares during the first quarter.
The estimated transaction value was approximately $5.7 million based on quarterly average pricing.
The holding accounts for 2.5% of QSM's reportable assets under management (AUM) at quarter-end, placing it outside the fund’s top five positions.
What happened
According to an SEC filing dated April 15, 2026, QSM Asset Management Ltd established a new stake in Robert Half by acquiring 202,846 shares during the first quarter. The estimated transaction value was $5.37 million, calculated using the average quarterly closing price.
What else to know
This was a new position, representing 2.5% of QSM Asset Management Ltd’s 13F reportable AUM after the quarter-end.
Top holdings after the filing:
NYSE:OXY: $14.0 million (6.9% of AUM)
NYSE:PFE: $13.7 million (6.7% of AUM)
NYSE:ZBH: $13.7 million (6.7% of AUM)
NASDAQ:VTRS: $13.3 million (6.5% of AUM)
NYSE:RIO: $12.4 million (6.1% of AUM)
As of April 15, 2026, Robert Half shares were trading at $27.63, down roughly 38% over the past year and underperforming the S&P 500 by about 68 percentage points.
Company overview
Market cap
$2.8 billion
Revenue (TTM)
$5.4 billion
Net income (TTM)
$133.0 million
Dividend yield
9.3%
Company snapshot
Robert Half provides staffing and risk consulting services for organizations worldwide.
Operates across staffing and risk consulting, placing workers in accounting, finance, administrative, IT, legal, and creative roles on both a temporary and permanent basis.
Its consulting arm -- operating under the Protiviti brand -- serves clients in risk management, compliance, and internal audit.
The company generates revenue through placement fees and consulting retainers, serving a broad client base spanning North America, South America, Europe, Asia, and Australia.
What this transaction means for investors
QSM Asset Management's decision to open a fresh position in Robert Half stands out mainly because of the stock's recent rough stretch. Shares have fallen nearly 40% over the past year, weighed down by a sluggish labor market that has hurt demand for staffing services broadly. The temporary staffing industry in particular has faced a difficult environment as companies have grown more cautious about hiring, pulling back on contract workers before cutting permanent headcount.
What makes this move more interesting is that it didn't happen in isolation. In the same quarter, QSM also initiated a brand-new position in ManpowerGroup (NYSE:MAN) -- another major staffing firm -- picking up 197,104 shares valued at approximately $5.9 million at quarter-end, or roughly 2.9% of reported AUM. Two new staffing positions opened simultaneously isn't a coincidence; it looks like a deliberate sector-level bet that the staffing industry as a whole is due for a recovery. When a fund makes that kind of thematic call across multiple names at once, it tends to carry more weight.
Staffing businesses tend to be cyclical, and when hiring activity rebounds, companies like Robert Half often see earnings recover quickly. The most recent earnings report -- released Jan. 29, 2026 -- offered a couple of small reasons for cautious optimism: revenue and earnings both beat analyst estimates, and the company reported positive sequential revenue growth on a same-day, constant-currency basis for the first time in over three years. Full-year net income did fall sharply, from $252 million in 2024 to $133 million in 2025, reflecting just how difficult the past year has been -- but the directional shift in Q4 is the kind of early signal that value-oriented funds tend to act on.
Whether Robert Half's fundamentals have bottomed or have further to fall is still an open question -- but the fact that QSM made the same call on a sector peer in the same quarter suggests this is a considered bet on staffing, not just a one-off stock pick.
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A Fund Just Bet $5.7 Million on Robert Half -- Is the Staffing Sector Due for a Rebound?

Resources Connection (RGP) came out with a quarterly loss of $0.09 per share versus the Zacks Consensus Estimate of a loss of $0.05. This compares to a loss of $0.08 per share a year ago. These figures are adjusted for non-recurring items.
This quarterly report represents an earnings surprise of -80.00%. A quarter ago, it was expected that this consulting company would post a loss of $0.02 per share when it actually produced earnings of $0.06, delivering a surprise of +400%.
Over the last four quarters, the company has surpassed consensus EPS estimates three times.
Resources Connection, which belongs to the Zacks Staffing Firms industry, posted revenues of $107.93 million for the quarter ended February 2026, missing the Zacks Consensus Estimate by 0.39%. This compares to year-ago revenues of $129.44 million. The company has topped consensus revenue estimates two times over the last four quarters.
The sustainability of the stock's immediate price movement based on the recently-released numbers and future earnings expectations will mostly depend on management's commentary on the earnings call.
Resources Connection shares have lost about 29% since the beginning of the year versus the S&P 500's decline of 3.3%.
What's Next for Resources Connection?
While Resources Connection has underperformed the market so far this year, the question that comes to investors' minds is: what's next for the stock?
There are no easy answers to this key question, but one reliable measure that can help investors address this is the company's earnings outlook. Not only does this include current consensus earnings expectations for the coming quarter(s), but also how these expectations have changed lately.
Empirical research shows a strong correlation between near-term stock movements and trends in earnings estimate revisions. Investors can track such revisions by themselves or rely on a tried-and-tested rating tool like the Zacks Rank, which has an impressive track record of harnessing the power of earnings estimate revisions.
Ahead of this earnings release, the estimate revisions trend for Resources Connection was mixed. While the magnitude and direction of estimate revisions could change following the company's just-released earnings report, the current status translates into a Zacks Rank #3 (Hold) for the stock. So, the shares are expected to perform in line with the market in the near future. You can see the complete list of today's Zacks #1 Rank (Strong Buy) stocks here.
It will be interesting to see how estimates for the coming quarters and the current fiscal year change in the days ahead. The current consensus EPS estimate is $0.12 on $120.16 million in revenues for the coming quarter and $0.16 on $466.47 million in revenues for the current fiscal year.
Investors should be mindful of the fact that the outlook for the industry can have a material impact on the performance of the stock as well. In terms of the Zacks Industry Rank, Staffing Firms is currently in the bottom 9% of the 250 plus Zacks industries. Our research shows that the top 50% of the Zacks-ranked industries outperform the bottom 50% by a factor of more than 2 to 1.
Robert Half (RHI), another stock in the same industry, has yet to report results for the quarter ended March 2026.
This staffing firm is expected to post quarterly earnings of $0.14 per share in its upcoming report, which represents a year-over-year change of -17.7%. The consensus EPS estimate for the quarter has remained unchanged over the last 30 days.
Robert Half's revenues are expected to be $1.31 billion, down 2.9% from the year-ago quarter.
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Resources Connection (RGP) Reports Q3 Loss, Lags Revenue Estimates

Key Points
Martin Capital disposed of its entire Robert Half stake by selling 158,652 shares; the estimated transaction value was roughly $4.5 million based on quarterly average pricing.
Post-trade, Martin Capital holds zero shares of Robert Half, marking a full exit.
The position was previously 1.6% of the fund's assets under management as of the prior quarter.
What happened
Martin Capital Partners, LLC disclosed in an April 7, 2026, SEC filing that it sold out of its entire Robert Half (NYSE:RHI) position, an estimated $4.5 million trade based on quarterly average pricing.
What else to know
Martin Capital Partners, LLC fully exited its Robert Half position, which now represents 0% of the fund’s 13F reportable AUM
Top holdings after the filing:
NASDAQ: AMGN: $10.69 million (4.0% of AUM)
NYSE: CVX: $10.30 million (3.8% of AUM)
NYSE: JNJ: $10.25 million (3.8% of AUM)
NYSE: CFR: $9.59 million (3.6% of AUM)
NASDAQ: CME: $9.32 million (3.5% of AUM)
As of April 7, 2026, Robert Half shares were priced at $24.27, down 44.6% over the past year, underperforming the S&P 500 by about 75 percentage points
Company overview
Market cap
$2.5 billion
Revenue (TTM)
$5.38 billion
Net income (TTM)
$133.0 million
Dividend yield
9.5%
Company snapshot
Robert Half is a global provider of professional staffing and risk consulting services, with operations spanning North America, South America, Europe, Asia, and Australia.
The company provides its services across accounting, finance, IT, legal, and creative sectors, generating revenue primarily from temporary and permanent placement fees and consulting projects.
The company’s business model has three main segments: temporary and consultant staffing, permanent placement staffing, and risk consulting and internal audit services.
What this transaction means for investors
Martin Capital's decision to completely exit Robert Half isn't hard to understand in context -- the company has been going through a very rough stretch. Shares are down nearly 45% over the past year while the broader market has done quite well. The staffing industry has faced real headwinds: a cooling labor market, slower corporate hiring, and a shift by some employers toward leaner, more permanent workforce strategies have all weighed on companies like Robert Half that depend on demand for contract and temporary workers.
That said, a full exit doesn't always signal panic. Martin Capital appears to be a conservative, income-oriented manager -- its top holdings skew heavily toward dividend stalwarts like Amgen (NASDAQ:AMGN), Chevron (NYSE:CVX), Johnson & Johnson (NYSE:JNJ), and Realty Income (NYSE:O). Robert Half, after a year of significant price erosion, may simply no longer fit the risk-reward profile the fund is targeting.
For everyday investors, the more important question is whether Robert Half’s decline reflects a temporary cyclical dip or a longer-term structural shift in how companies hire. The staffing sector tends to be economically sensitive -- when hiring freezes, firms like Robert Half feel it first. But they also tend to recover quickly when the job market picks back up. Investors with a longer time horizon who believe in a labor market rebound might view the current price as an opportunity, while those sharing Martin Capital's apparent caution may prefer to wait for clearer signs of a turnaround.
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Martin Capital Dumps $4.5 Million in Robert Half Shares After a Brutal Year for the Staffing Sector

Robert Half Inc.’s RHI wholly-owned subsidiary, Protiviti, has witnessed a consistent rise in revenues in the past quarters, boosting the company’s top line. RHI is popular among dividend-seeking investors. A strong liquidity position makes it appealing. Meanwhile, the company operates in a highly competitive environment, and declining EBITDA suggests weak operational performance.
The stock has gained 5.6% in the past six months against the 8.2% decline of the industry it belongs to. It has also outperformed 4.1% growth of the Zacks S&P 500 composite.
Six Months Price Performance
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Factors That Auger Well for RHI’s Success
Protiviti is in great shape, offering risk consulting, internal audit and information technology consulting services. With a focus on technology consulting, cloud computing and digital transformation, Protiviti is well-positioned in the market, resulting in double-digit margin and revenue performance.
In the first quarter of 2024, Protiviti’s revenues rose marginally, and the same grew 4.8% and 5.1% in the second and third quarters, respectively. It was driven by the rise in billable hours worked by consultants on client engagements and average hourly bill rates. We anticipate its revenues to rise 3.8% in the fourth quarter of 2024.
Robert Half puts consistent efforts into rewarding its shareholders through consistent dividend payments. The consistency has persisted despite fluctuations in RHI’s cash position, underscoring its dedication to creating long-term value for investors. In 2021, 2022 and 2023, the company returned $170.61 million, $189.29 million and $205.91 million in dividends, respectively.
RHI repurchased shares worth $287.74 million, $319.9 million and $254.63 million in 2021, 2022 and 2023, respectively. These moves instill confidence among shareholders and establish the company’s commitment to return value to its shareholders.
Robert Half’s current ratio (a measure of liquidity) in the third quarter of 2024 was 1.72, which was higher than the industry average of 1.46. Despite a 5.5% decline from the year-ago quarter due to a fall in cash and cash equivalents, a current ratio of more than 1 implies that the company might be able to pay off short-term debt efficiently.
Risks Faced by Robert Half
In the first quarter of 2024, EBITDA decreased 60% year over year. The same declined 29.8% and 50% in the second and third quarters, respectively. The decline in the metric suggests a weak operational performance. We anticipate EBITDA to mark a 7.2% fall in the fourth quarter of 2024 and an overall decline of 40.2% in 2024.
The staffing business is competitive, and Robert Half is pressured by the intense competition to continually innovate and differentiate its offerings while managing its costs. The need to invest in technology and talent to stay ahead of rivals strains the company’s resources, increasing difficulty in balancing growth and profitability.
RHI’s Zacks Rank & Stocks to Consider
Robert Half carries a Zacks Rank #3 (Hold) at present.
Some better-ranked stocks from the broader Zacks Business Services sector are Fiserv FI and Paychex PAYX, each carrying a Zacks Rank of 2 (Buy) at present. You can see the complete list of today’s Zacks #1 Rank (Strong Buy) stocks here.
Fiserv has a long-term earnings growth expectation of 14.9%. FI delivered a trailing four-quarter earnings surprise of 3.1%, on average.
Paychex has a long-term earnings growth expectation of 7.3%. PAYX delivered a trailing four-quarter earnings surprise of 1.7%, on average.
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Here's Why You Should Retain Robert Half Stock in Your Portfolio Now

Robert Half Inc.’s RHI top line benefits from its specialized staffing workforce divisions worldwide. The company’s high-quality staffing solutions with a global talent workforce, rising contract talent bill rates and strong profitability position are collectively driving growth and boosting operational efficiency. Strong liquidity and shareholder-friendly policies are an added advantage.
Meanwhile, a weakening U.S. labor market, declining Revenue Per Employee (RPE) and a lack of long-term contracts remain significant concerns for the company. RHI struggles to boost profitability and scalability due to heightened competition within the staffing industry.
How is RHI Faring?
RHI’s diversified business mix, with a comprehensive workforce solution, especially its wholly owned subsidiary, Protiviti, offers organizations access to a high-quality workforce. This global subsidiary offers clients consulting solutions in finance, technology, operations, data, analytics, governance, risk and internal audit, boosting the company’s collective growth in more than 400 locations worldwide.
RHI’s gross margin is further boosted by hikes in its contract talent bill rates. It registered a 3.2% year-over-year increase during the fourth quarter of 2025. This highlights the company’s pivot toward high-skill, non-discretionary roles in the finance, legal and tech sectors, where talent scarcity is common regardless of the macroeconomic status.
RHI’s higher return on equity (ROE) is currently 10.3%, substantially higher than the industry average of 8.5%. This indicates that the company possesses a sustainable competitive advantage in utilizing capital efficiently, leading to higher earnings growth and dividends.
In 2025, 2024, 2023 and 2022, the company paid dividends of $240 million, $220 million, $206 million and $189 million, while repurchasing shares worth $92.1 million, $276 million, $255 million and $320 million, respectively. Such moves underline the company’s confidence in business and boost investors’ confidence in the stock by positively impacting the bottom line.
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RHI had a current ratio (a measure of liquidity) of 1.53 at the end of the fourth quarter of 2025, higher than the industry average of 1.35. A current ratio of more than 1 indicates a company’s ability to pay off short-term obligations efficiently.
Meanwhile, a weakening U.S. labor market is impacting RHI’s business. In January 2026, the U.S. unemployment rate was 4.3%. As per the Job Openings and Labor Turnover Survey, U.S. job openings decreased by 386,000 in December 2025. This lower demand for workers portrays a less favorable environment for the company.
RHI has been witnessing a decrease in RPE since 2023 due to a fall in its top line. Reduced revenues impact the company’s ability to financially support, provide opportunities, and maintain a positive work environment for its skilled workforce.
The company’s staffing services business lacks long-term contracts, enabling clients to enter non-exclusive arrangements with multiple firms, which can be terminated on short notice without paying a penalty and exposing its top line to an unpredictable future.
RHI also faces significant competition within the industry, which affects its profitability and ability to innovate while maintaining cost efficiency. The need to invest in technology and talent to stay ahead of rivals strains resources, increasing the difficulty in balancing growth.
Recently, RHI reported impressive fourth-quarter 2025 results. It announced quarterly EPS of 32 cents, which beat the Zacks Consensus Estimate by 6.7% but declined 39.6% from the year-ago quarter. Total revenues of $1.3 billion marginally beat the consensus estimate but decreased 5.8% year over year.
RHI currently carries a Zacks Rank #3 (Hold). You can see the complete list of today’s Zacks #1 Rank (Strong Buy) stocks here
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FTI Consulting, Inc. FCN reported impressive results for the fourth quarter of 2025.
FCN’s adjusted earnings per share of $1.78 beat the consensus mark by 39 cents and increased 14.1% from the year-ago quarter. Revenues of $990.7 million beat the Zacks Consensus Estimate of $911.4 million and rose 10.7% from the year-ago quarter.
Gartner, Inc. IT posted impressive fourth-quarter 2025 results.
IT’s adjusted earnings were $3.94 per share, which beat the Zacks Consensus Estimate by 12.6%. The metric decreased 27.7% from the year-ago quarter. Total revenues of $1.8 billion beat the consensus estimate by a slight margin and improved 2.2% on a year-over-year basis.
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Rising Bill Rates & Solid Liquidity Aid Robert Half Amid Stiff Rivalry

Looking at the universe of stocks we cover at Dividend Channel, on 2/25/26, CDW Corp (Symbol: CDW), Equinix Inc (Symbol: EQIX), and Robert Half Inc (Symbol: RHI) will all trade ex-dividend for their respective upcoming dividends. CDW Corp will pay its quarterly dividend of $0.63 on 3/10/26, Equinix Inc will pay its quarterly dividend of $5.16 on 3/18/26, and Robert Half Inc will pay its quarterly dividend of $0.59 on 3/13/26. As a percentage of CDW's recent stock price of $124.64, this dividend works out to approximately 0.51%, so look for shares of CDW Corp to trade 0.51% lower — all else being equal — when CDW shares open for trading on 2/25/26. Similarly, investors should look for EQIX to open 0.56% lower in price and for RHI to open 2.29% lower, all else being equal.
Below are dividend history charts for CDW, EQIX, and RHI, showing historical dividends prior to the most recent ones declared.
CDW Corp (Symbol: CDW):
Equinix Inc (Symbol: EQIX):
Robert Half Inc (Symbol: RHI):
In general, dividends are not always predictable, following the ups and downs of company profits over time. Therefore, a good first due diligence step in forming an expectation of annual yield going forward, is looking at the history above, for a sense of stability over time. This can help in judging whether the most recent dividends from these companies are likely to continue. If they do continue, the current estimated yields on annualized basis would be 2.02% for CDW Corp, 2.22% for Equinix Inc, and 9.16% for Robert Half Inc.
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In Monday trading, CDW Corp shares are currently up about 0.4%, Equinix Inc shares are up about 1.1%, and Robert Half Inc shares are down about 3.6% on the day.
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