Robert Half (NYSE:RHI) Issues Q2 2026 Earnings Guidance

Robert Half (NYSE:RHI) issued an update on its second quarter 2026 earnings guidance on Friday morning. The company provided earnings per share guidance of 0.230-0.330 for the period, compared to the consensus earnings per share estimate of 0.350. The company issued revenue guidance of $1.3 billion-$1.4 billion, compared to the consensus revenue estimate of $1.3 billion.

Robert Half Stock Performance

RHI traded down $1.55 on Friday, hitting $25.65. 6,962,314 shares of the company were exchanged, compared to its average volume of 3,358,326. The stock’s fifty day moving average is $24.84 and its 200-day moving average is $27.19. Robert Half has a 12 month low of $21.83 and a 12 month high of $48.54. The company has a market cap of $2.63 billion, a PE ratio of 19.29 and a beta of 0.85.

Robert Half (NYSE:RHI) last posted its quarterly earnings results on Thursday, April 23rd. The business services provider reported $0.14 earnings per share for the quarter, meeting analysts’ consensus estimates of $0.14. The firm had revenue of $1.30 billion during the quarter, compared to the consensus estimate of $1.34 billion. Robert Half had a return on equity of 10.26% and a net margin of 2.47%.The business’s revenue was down 3.8% compared to the same quarter last year. During the same period last year, the company earned $0.17 earnings per share. As a group, equities research analysts expect that Robert Half will post 1.53 EPS for the current fiscal year.

Robert Half Announces Dividend

The company also recently disclosed a quarterly dividend, which was paid on Friday, March 13th. Stockholders of record on Wednesday, February 25th were paid a dividend of $0.59 per share. The ex-dividend date was Wednesday, February 25th. This represents a $2.36 annualized dividend and a dividend yield of 9.2%. Robert Half’s payout ratio is currently 177.44%.

Analyst Ratings Changes

RHI has been the topic of a number of research analyst reports. Truist Financial upped their target price on shares of Robert Half from $35.00 to $40.00 and gave the company a “buy” rating in a report on Friday, January 30th. Barclays lowered their price target on Robert Half from $36.00 to $25.00 and set an “equal weight” rating on the stock in a research report on Friday, March 6th. Robert W. Baird set a $50.00 price objective on Robert Half in a research note on Friday, January 30th. JPMorgan Chase & Co. raised their price objective on Robert Half from $29.00 to $31.00 and gave the company a “neutral” rating in a research report on Friday, January 30th. Finally, BMO Capital Markets reduced their target price on Robert Half from $35.00 to $32.00 and set a “market perform” rating for the company in a research note on Tuesday, February 17th. Two equities research analysts have rated the stock with a Buy rating, four have given a Hold rating and four have assigned a Sell rating to the stock. According to MarketBeat, the company currently has a consensus rating of “Reduce” and a consensus target price of $31.75.

Key Headlines Impacting Robert Half

Here are the key news stories impacting Robert Half this week:

• Positive Sentiment: Q1 EPS met consensus at $0.14 and management said talent-solutions trends showed signs of stabilization into April, which limits downside and indicates operating resilience. RHI Q1 Earnings Meet Estimates as Talent Solutions Stabilize
• Neutral Sentiment: Company reported revenue roughly in line with expectations ($1.30B vs. ~$1.34B consensus) — not a clear beat but not a wholesale surprise; details and the press release are available. ROBERT HALF REPORTS FIRST-QUARTER FINANCIAL RESULTS
• Negative Sentiment: Management cut Q2 EPS guidance to $0.230–$0.330 vs. the consensus ~ $0.350 — the EPS range below Street expectations is the primary driver of the share decline.
• Negative Sentiment: Revenue guidance for Q2 of $1.3B–$1.4B is roughly in line with consensus on the midpoint but combined with the EPS shortfall suggests margin pressure or higher costs are expected going forward.
• Negative Sentiment: Q1 revenue was down ~3.8% year?over?year and the company reported a sharply higher tax rate, both of which trimmed net margin and contributed to weaker reported EPS compared with the prior year. Robert Half Q1 release and call
• Negative Sentiment: Analysts are watching whether staffing demand recovery will accelerate; commentary that demand remains soft keeps near-term upside limited. Robert Half earnings in focus as staffing demand recovery test looms

Institutional Investors Weigh In On Robert Half

Several hedge funds have recently bought and sold shares of the stock. Sivia Capital Partners LLC lifted its holdings in Robert Half by 94.6% during the 2nd quarter. Sivia Capital Partners LLC now owns 8,098 shares of the business services provider’s stock worth $332,000 after purchasing an additional 3,937 shares during the last quarter. Jump Financial LLC bought a new position in Robert Half during the 4th quarter worth $223,000. Glenmede Investment Management LP acquired a new stake in shares of Robert Half during the third quarter worth $201,000. Smartleaf Asset Management LLC lifted its holdings in shares of Robert Half by 1,309.0% during the fourth quarter. Smartleaf Asset Management LLC now owns 5,650 shares of the business services provider’s stock worth $155,000 after buying an additional 5,249 shares in the last quarter. Finally, State of Wyoming bought a new stake in shares of Robert Half in the second quarter valued at about $122,000. 92.41% of the stock is currently owned by institutional investors and hedge funds.

About Robert Half

Robert Half International Inc, founded in 1948 by Robert Half, is a global professional staffing and consulting firm headquartered in Menlo Park, California. As a pioneer in specialized staffing, the company has built a reputation for matching skilled professionals with leading organizations across a range of industries. Robert Half’s shares trade on the New York Stock Exchange under the ticker RHI, reflecting its position as one of the longest?standing and best?known firms in the staffing sector.

The company offers a comprehensive suite of services, including temporary staffing, permanent placement, and consulting solutions.