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.

Robert Half looks like a high-quality but not cheap business with noticeable pressure on profitability. The P/E ratio of 31.66 is above the industry median, and the P/B of 3.38 is also above normal, which limits re-rating potential and requires a premium only for sustainable growth. At the same time, the P/S of 0.77 is below the industry median, and P/FCF is around the median, so in terms of revenue and cash flow the valuation does not look extreme. The company’s strength is the absence of long-term debt and a zero debt/equity ratio, which reduces financial risk and supports its dividend history. The dividend yield has risen to 2.16%, which is positive for investors, but by itself it does not offset the weak margin trend. ROE, ROA, and return on tangible equity are below industry benchmarks and are declining compared with earlier periods, indicating deteriorating capital efficiency. Particularly concerning is the drop in net profit margin and operating margin: the business’s profitability is contracting faster than revenue, which typically puts pressure on fair value. Revenue remains large and relatively stable, but in recent quarters the picture is more stagnation than accelerated growth. EBITDA and operating income do not show a convincing improvement trend, while net income remains modest for the current market capitalization. A strong gross margin shows that the underlying service model still maintains pricing discipline, but a significant portion of gross profit is absorbed by operating expenses. High net worth and growing equity support the balance sheet, but declining cash on hand and weak quick ratio/current ratio levels call for caution from a liquidity-quality perspective. Overall, the fundamentals justify a moderately more conservative valuation rather than an increased target, since the premium for being debt-free has already been partly priced in by the market, while profitability and return on capital appear weaker than the industry.

Robert Half Inc.

Сильный индекс, значительно упал. Быки в растерянности.

Strong index, significantly down. The bulls are confused.

Слабый индекс, значительно вырос. Рынок на стороне быков.

Weak index, significantly up. The market is on the bulls' side.

Слабый индекс, незначительно вырос. Приток средств в лонги остается на невысоком уровне.

Weak index, slightly up. The inflow of funds into longs remains at a low level.

A strong balance sheet and growing dividend are combined with weak margins and low returns on capital, so the valuation appears rather slightly overvalued.

Robert Half Inc. RHI reported second-quarter 2026 adjusted earnings of 26 cents per share, which matched the Zacks Consensus Estimate but declined 36.6% year over year. Revenues of $1.34 billion surpassed the consensus estimate by 0.8% but decreased 2.4% year over year.
However, investors remain optimistic due to strong earnings guidance for the third quarter of 2026, as the stock has gained 5% since the company released results on July 23.
Robert Half Inc. Price, Consensus and EPS Surprise
The company guided adjusted earnings per share between 45 cents and 53 cents, with the midpoint of 49 cents being higher than the Zacks Consensus Estimate of 47 cents.
Over the past year, RHI's shares have risen 3.5% compared with the industry's 3.7% growth. The Zacks S&P 500 composite has gained 18.4% during the said time frame.
The earnings performance of the reported quarter reflected improving demand in Talent Solutions, partly offset by continued weakness at Protiviti and restructuring-related costs.
Talent Solutions Show Sequential Improvement
Talent Solutions revenues totaled $865.4 million, down 1% year over year. Within the segment, Contract Talent Solutions revenues declined 1.6% to $747.4 million, while Permanent Placement Talent Solutions revenues increased 2.9% to $118 million, marking a return to year-over-year growth.
Protiviti revenues fell 4.9% year over year to $471 million, reflecting ongoing softness in the U.S. financial services regulatory environment. Management noted that Talent Solutions delivered its third consecutive quarter of sequential revenue growth on an adjusted basis, while hiring demand continued to improve.
RHI’s Margins
Contract Talent Solutions' gross margin remained 39.1%, unchanged from the prior-year quarter. Overall, Talent Solutions’ gross margin improved to 47.4% from 47.1% a year ago.
Protiviti's reported gross margin declined to 13.5% from 19.7%. On an adjusted basis, gross margin was 18.5%, down from 22.3%, reflecting approximately $7 million in severance costs related to restructuring actions.
Profitability Pressured by Higher Expenses
The company reported an operating loss of $62.3 million, against an operating income of $1.5 million in the year-ago quarter. Adjusted operating income was $38.6 million, representing 2.9% of revenues.
The quarter included a $100.9 million gain from investments held in employee deferred compensation trusts, fully offset by related compensation expenses, resulting in no impact on net income. The effective tax rate increased to 35% from 33% a year ago.
Balance Sheet & Cash Flow
Robert Half ended the quarter with $324.7 million in cash and cash equivalents, compared with $380.5 million a year earlier. Accounts receivable stood at $821.4 million. Cash flow from operations totaled $109 million in the quarter. The company paid a quarterly dividend of 59 cents per share, returning $59 million to its shareholders.
RHI’s Other Guidance
For the third quarter of 2026, Robert Half expects revenues to be between $1.31 billion and $1.41 billion, with the midpoint of $1.36 billion in line with the Zacks Consensus Estimate.
At the midpoint, management expects Talent Solutions revenue growth of about 3% year over year, while Protiviti revenues are projected to decline about 6%. Management noted improving hiring activity, with Contract Talent Solutions revenues down 1% in the first two weeks of July 2026 and Permanent Placement revenues up 4% during the first three weeks of the month.
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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Robert Half Stock Gains 5% Since In-Line Q2 Earnings & Revenue Beat

(RTTNews) - Robert Half International (RHI) announced earnings for second quarter that Dropped, from last year
The company's earnings came in at $26.318 million, or $0.26 per share. This compares with $40.968 million, or $0.41 per share, last year.
The company's revenue for the period fell 2.4% to $1.336 billion from $1.369 billion last year.
Robert Half International earnings at a glance (GAAP) :
-Earnings: $26.318 Mln. vs. $40.968 Mln. last year. -EPS: $0.26 vs. $0.41 last year. -Revenue: $1.336 Bln vs. $1.369 Bln last year.
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Robert Half International Profit Declines In Q2

Robert Half (RHI) came out with quarterly earnings of $0.26 per share, in line with the Zacks Consensus Estimate . This compares to earnings of $0.41 per share a year ago. These figures are adjusted for non-recurring items.
A quarter ago, it was expected that this staffing firm would post earnings of $0.14 per share when it actually produced earnings of $0.14, delivering no surprise.
Over the last four quarters, the company has surpassed consensus EPS estimates just once.
Robert Half, which belongs to the Zacks Staffing Firms industry, posted revenues of $1.34 billion for the quarter ended June 2026, surpassing the Zacks Consensus Estimate by 0.78%. This compares to year-ago revenues of $1.37 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 49.9% since the beginning of the year versus the S&P 500's gain of 9.6%.
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 $0.47 on $1.36 billion in revenues for the coming quarter and $1.29 on $5.31 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 bottom 28% 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.
Kelly Services (KELYA), another stock in the same industry, has yet to report results for the quarter ended June 2026.
This staffing company is expected to post quarterly earnings of $0.24 per share in its upcoming report, which represents a year-over-year change of -55.6%. The consensus EPS estimate for the quarter has remained unchanged over the last 30 days.
Kelly Services' revenues are expected to be $1.01 billion, down 8.4% from the year-ago quarter.
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Robert Half (RHI) Meets Q2 Earnings Estimates

(RTTNews) - Robert Half International (RHI) will host a conference call at 5:00 PM ET on July 23, 2026, to discuss Q2 26 earnings results.
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Robert Half International Q2 26 Earnings Conference Call At 5:00 PM ET

Korn/Ferry (KFY) came out with quarterly earnings of $1.4 per share, beating the Zacks Consensus Estimate of $1.37 per share. This compares to earnings of $1.32 per share a year ago. These figures are adjusted for non-recurring items.
This quarterly report represents an earnings surprise of +2.19%. A quarter ago, it was expected that this staffing company would post earnings of $1.22 per share when it actually produced earnings of $1.28, delivering a surprise of +4.92%.
Over the last four quarters, the company has surpassed consensus EPS estimates four times.
Korn/Ferry, which belongs to the Zacks Staffing Firms industry, posted revenues of $759.77 million for the quarter ended April 2026, surpassing the Zacks Consensus Estimate by 2.74%. This compares to year-ago revenues of $712.05 million. The company has topped consensus revenue estimates four 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.
Korn/Ferry shares have added about 2.7% since the beginning of the year versus the S&P 500's gain of 9.2%.
What's Next for Korn/Ferry?
While Korn/Ferry 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 Korn/Ferry 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 $1.36 on $732.4 million in revenues for the coming quarter and $5.70 on $3 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 bottom 16% 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 June 2026.
This staffing firm is expected to post quarterly earnings of $0.26 per share in its upcoming report, which represents a year-over-year change of -36.6%. The consensus EPS estimate for the quarter has remained unchanged over the last 30 days.
Robert Half's revenues are expected to be $1.33 billion, down 3.2% from the year-ago quarter.
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Korn/Ferry (KFY) Q4 Earnings and Revenues Top Estimates

In trading on Friday, shares of Robert Half Inc (Symbol: RHI) crossed above their 200 day moving average of $28.74, changing hands as high as $29.89 per share. Robert Half Inc shares are currently trading up about 5.2% on the day. The chart below shows the one year performance of RHI shares, versus its 200 day moving average:
Looking at the chart above, RHI's low point in its 52 week range is $21.83 per share, with $46.21 as the 52 week high point — that compares with a last trade of $29.86.
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Robert Half (RHI) Q1 2026 Earnings Transcript

Key Points
Bought 137,250 shares of Robert Half, an estimated $3.63 million move based on quarterly average price.
Quarter-end position value rose by $3.38 million, reflecting both share additions and stock price changes.
Transaction represented a 2.02% increase as a share of the fund’s reportable U.S. equity AUM.
Post-trade holding: 198,196 shares valued at $5.03 million, accounting for 2.8% of 13F AUM.
Position is outside the fund’s top five holdings after the trade.
On May 5, 2026, Robinson Value Management, Ltd. disclosed a purchase of 137,250 shares of Robert Half (NYSE:RHI), an estimated $3.63 million trade based on quarterly average pricing.
What happened
According to a SEC filing dated May 5, 2026, Robinson Value Management, Ltd. increased its stake in Robert Half by 137,250 shares during the first quarter. The estimated transaction value is $3.63 million, based on the mean unadjusted closing price for the quarter. The fund’s position value at quarter-end rose by $3.38 million, a figure that includes both trading and price movement effects.
What else to know
This was a buy, raising the position to 2.8% of reportable AUM.
Top holdings after the filing:
NASDAQ:VCSH: $12.53 million (7.0% of AUM)
NYSEMKT:SPUU: $12.35 million (6.9% of AUM)
NASDAQ:QCOM: $5.72 million (3.2% of AUM)
NYSE:MTB: $5.45 million (3.0% of AUM)
NYSE:NEM: $5.16 million (2.9% of AUM)
As of May 4, 2026, shares were priced at $26.37, down 35.4% over one year, underperforming the S&P 500 by 64 percentage points.
Company overview
Revenue (TTM)
$5.33 billion
Net income (TTM)
$129.43 million
Dividend yield
8.81%
Price (as of market close May 4, 2026)
$26.37
Company snapshot
Provides staffing, risk consulting, and internal audit services across accounting, finance, technology, legal, and creative fields.
Generates revenue primarily through temporary and permanent placement staffing, as well as consulting engagements for business performance and compliance.
Serves corporate clients and employment candidates in North America, South America, Europe, Asia, and Australia, with a focus on professional and administrative roles.
Robert Half International is a global provider of specialized staffing and consulting solutions, operating through multiple business segments to address diverse workforce and compliance needs. The company leverages its broad geographic presence and deep expertise in professional services to deliver value to both clients and job candidates. Its established market position and diversified service offerings contribute to its competitive advantage in the staffing and employment services industry.
What this transaction means for investors
Robinson Value Management runs a contrarian value strategy that buys industry leaders with clean balance sheets when they're out of favor and beaten down. Robert Half fits that profile perfectly—the stock is down around 75% from its highs.
The staffing giant is caught in an AI squeeze. Revenue fell 4% last quarter and net margins compressed from 3.6% to 2.4% as companies adopt AI tools to screen candidates in-house instead of paying recruiters. Worse, the white-collar roles Robert Half specializes in placing, such as accountants, IT workers, and administrative staff, are the exact jobs most vulnerable to AI automation.
But there's a counter-argument: AI is also making hiring harder. Fake resumes and AI-generated applications flood companies, making it tougher to verify actual skills. That complexity could drive more demand for staffing firms that can cut through the noise.
This works for value investors betting the stock is oversold and AI ultimately creates more hiring friction than it eliminates. If AI keeps disrupting the industry without creating offsetting demand, Robert Half stays stuck.
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Robinson Value Invests $3.6 Million in Beaten-Down Staffing Leader Amid AI Headwinds

Xerox Holdings XRX reported better-than-expected first-quarter 2026 results.
Quarterly adjusted loss came in at 11 cents per share compared to the Zacks Consensus Estimate loss of 20 cents and decreased 83.3% from the year-ago quarter. Revenues of $1.85 billion beat the consensus estimate by 4% and increased 26.7% on a year-over-year basis.
Xerox Holdings Corporation Price, Consensus and EPS Surprise
The impressive results had a positive impact on the market, as the company’s shares have gained 15.6% since the earnings release on April 30.
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The company’s shares have depreciated 51.9% over the past year compared with the Office Supplies industry’s 27.9% decline and the S&P 500’s 33.3% rise.
Q1 Revenues Details of XRX
Post-sale revenues totaled $1.31 billion, up 30.1% year over year on a reported basis and 26.5% at cc, lagging our estimate of $1.46 billion. Equipment sales rose 33.1% year over year on a reported basis and 30.7% at cc to $378 million, beating our estimate of $315.8 million.
The Print and Other segment’s revenues totaled $1.69 billion, up 30.8% year over year on a reported basis and down 3.5% at cc, beating our estimate of $1.59 billion.
Sales revenues amounted to $920 million, up 65.2% year over year on a reported basis and declined 2% at cc. Services, maintenance, rentals and other revenues amounted to $926 million, up 3% on a year over year basis.
XRX’s Operating Performance
Adjusted operating income totaled $72 million, improved more than 100% on a year-over-year basis. The adjusted operating margin was 3.9%, up 240 basis points year over year.
XRX’s Key Balance Sheet and Cash Flow Figures
Xerox exited the first-quarter with a cash and cash equivalent balance of $585 million compared with $512 million in the December-end quarter of 2025. The company’s net cash provided by operating activities and free cash flow for the quarter were $144 million and $165 million, respectively.
XRX’s 2026 Guidance
For 2026, the adjusted operating income is projected to be in the band of $450-$500 million. The company anticipates free cash flow of approximately $250 million.
Xerox expects the 2026 revenues to be above $7.5 billion.
Xerox’s Zacks Rank
XRX currently has a Zacks Rank #4 (Sell).
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Earnings Snapshot
ManpowerGroup MAN reported impressive first-quarter 2026 results, with both earnings and revenues beating the Zacks Consensus Estimate.
MAN’s adjusted earnings (excluding 46 cents from non-recurring items) were 51 cents per share, which surpassed the Zacks Consensus Estimate by 1 cent and increased 16% from the year-ago quarter’s level. Total revenues were $4.5 billion, which beat the consensus estimate by $171.4 million and improved 10.3% on a year-over-year basis.
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.
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Xerox Holdings Stock Rises 15.6% Since Q1 Earnings Release

FTI Consulting, Inc. FCN reported mixed second-quarter 2026 results, wherein the earnings missed the Zacks Consensus Estimate, but revenues beat the same.
The stock lost 6.3% since the earnings release on April 30 in response to the earnings miss.
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Quarterly adjusted earnings per share (EPS) came in at $1.90, which missed the Zacks Consensus Estimate of $2.11 and decreased 17% year over year. Meanwhile, total revenues of $983.4 million beat the consensus estimate by 1% and increased 9.5% year over year.
FTI Consulting, Inc. Price, Consensus and EPS Surprise
FTI Consulting shares have gained 1.7% over the past year against the 39.7% decline in the industry it belongs to and a 33.8% rise in the Zacks S&P 500 composite.
FCN’s Segmental Performance
Technology revenues increased 5.3% year over year to $102.3 million, driven by higher demand for litigation and information governance, privacy and security services, partially offset by lower demand for investigations and M&A-related second request services.
Economic Consulting revenues dropped 2.4% year over year to $175.65 million, primarily due to lower demand for antitrust services, partially offset by higher demand for financial economic services and higher realized bill rates.
Corporate Finance & Restructuring revenues gained 19.2% year over year to $409.5 million. The increase was primarily driven by higher demand and realized bill rates in turnaround and restructuring, which grew 19%, transactions, up 18%. and transformation, up 20%, compared with the prior-year quarter.
Strategic Communications revenues increased 18.4% year over year to $103 million. The increase was primarily driven by higher demand for corporate reputation, public affairs and financial communications services.
Forensic and Litigation Consulting revenues rose 1.2% year over year to $192.9 million, driven by higher realized bill rates for risk investigation and construction solutions services, partially offset by lower demand for dispute advisory services.
FCN’s Margins Expand
Adjusted EBITDA came in at $96.8 million, down 16% on a year-over-year basis. The adjusted EBITDA margin declined 300 basis points year over year to 9.8%.
FCN’s Balance Sheet and Cash Flow Figures
FTI Consulting exited the quarter with a cash and cash equivalent of $198.3 million compared with $265.1 million in the prior quarter. FCN generated $310 million of cash from operating activities in the quarter. The capital expenditure was $10.6 million.
FCN’s Guidance
For the full-year 2026, the company currently expects the tax rate to be in the band of 22-24%.
FCN currently has a Zacks Rank #4 (Sell).
Earnings Snapshot
ManpowerGroup MAN reported impressive first-quarter 2026 results, with both earnings and revenues beating the Zacks Consensus Estimate.
MAN’s adjusted earnings (excluding 46 cents from non-recurring items) were 51 cents per share, which surpassed the Zacks Consensus Estimate by one cent and increased 16% from the year-ago quarter’s level. Total revenues were $4.5 billion, which beat the consensus estimate by $171.4 million and improved 10.3% on a year-over-year basis.
Robert Half 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.
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