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Robert Half International Inc.(RHI)Earnings, Financials & Key Ratios
RHI•NYSE
$34.76
26.1× P/E·Price updated Jul 7, 2026
AboutRobert Half International Inc. provides staffing and risk consulting services in North America, South America, Europe, Asia, and Australia. The company operates through three segments: Temporary and Consultant Staffing, Permanent Placement Staffing, and Risk Consulting and Internal Audit Services. It places temporary services for accounting, finance, and bookkeeping; temporary and full-time office and administrative personnel consisting of executive and administrative assistants, receptionists, and customer service representatives; full-time accounting, financial, tax, and accounting operations personnel; and information technology contract professionals and full-time employees in the areas of platform systems integration to end-user technical and desktop support, including specialists in application development, networking and cloud, systems integration and deployment, database design and administration, and security and business continuity. The company also offers temporary and full-time employees in attorney, paralegal, legal administrative, and legal secretarial positions; and senior-level project professionals in the accounting and finance fields for financial systems conversions, expansion into new markets, business process re-engineering, business systems performance improvement, and post-merger financial consolidation. It is involved in serving professionals in the areas of creative, design, marketing, advertising, and public relations; and placing various positions, such as creative directors, graphics designers, web designers, media buyers, front end developers, copywriters, digital marketing managers, marketing analytics specialists, brand managers, and public relations specialists. The company provides internal audit, technology consulting, risk and compliance consulting, and business performance services. It serves clients and employment candidates. Robert Half International Inc. was founded in 1948 and is headquartered in Menlo Park, California.Show more
- Revenue$5.38B-7.2%
- EBITDA$126M-61.8%
- Net Income$133M-47.1%
- EPS (Diluted)1.33-45.5%
- Gross Margin37.23%-4.0%
- EBITDA Margin2.35%-58.8%
- Operating Margin1.42%-65.9%
- Net Margin2.47%-43.0%
- ROE10.02%-40.9%
RHI Price & Volume
Robert Half International Inc. (RHI) stock price & volume — 10-year historical chart
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Cyclical Revenue Contraction Strains Operating Profitability Margins
Investment Thesis • Updated 2026Q1
VerdictNegative
Growth:Contracting
Profitability:Strained
Financial:Healthy
Cash Flow:Deteriorating
Primary Risk:Cyclical white-collar hiring slowdown
Key Thesis Takeaways
- Robert Half faces a challenging macroeconomic environment characterized by a sustained revenue decline, as evidenced by the 3.8% year-over-year contraction in 2026Q1.
- While the company maintains a conservative capital structure with a 0.20 debt-to-equity ratio, the decoupling of net income from operating cash flow suggests significant underlying pressure on core profitability.
- Investors should monitor the firm's ability to stabilize its operating margins, which have compressed to 2.8%, against the backdrop of persistent weakness in professional and consulting service demand.
Verdict Logic
the company's free cash flow margin has plummeted to -9.3% in 2026Q1, indicating that current dividend payouts of $61.7 million may be unsustainable given the lack of positive cash generation.
RHI Growth Metrics
Robert Half International Inc. (RHI) revenue, earnings & EPS growth — 3, 5 & 10-year CAGR
Revenue CAGR
10 Years0.54%
5 Years1.03%
3 Years-9.42%
TTM-6.08%
Profit CAGR
10 Years-9.42%
5 Years-15.37%
3 Years-41.31%
TTM-36.94%
EPS CAGR
10 Years-6.8%
5 Years-13.2%
3 Years-39.58%
TTM-35%
Return on Capital
10 Years37.38%
5 Years30.43%
3 Years15.28%
Last Year5.03%
RHI Recent Earnings
Robert Half International Inc. (RHI) EPS & revenue vs analyst estimates — last 4 quarters
●Beat EPS 5/12 qtrs (42%)●Beat Revenue 5/12 qtrs (42%)
Q2 2026Latest
Apr 23, 2026Metric
Actual
Est
EPS
$0.14+0.0%
$0.14
Rev
$1.3B-0.1%
$1.3B
Q1 2026
Jan 29, 2026Metric
Actual
Est
EPS
$0.32+6.7%
$0.30
Rev
$1.3B+1.1%
$1.3B
Q4 2025
Oct 22, 2025Metric
Actual
Est
EPS
$0.43+0.0%
$0.43
Rev
$1.4B+4.9%
$1.3B
Q3 2025
Jul 23, 2025Metric
Actual
Est
EPS
$0.41+2.5%
$0.40
Rev
$1.4B-0.3%
$1.4B
| Quarter | Date | EPS (Act vs Est) | Revenue (Act vs Est) |
|---|---|---|---|
| Q2 2026Latest | Apr 23, 2026 | $0.14vs $0.14+0.0% | $1.3Bvs $1.3B-0.1% |
| Q1 2026 | Jan 29, 2026 | $0.32vs $0.30+6.7% | $1.3Bvs $1.3B+1.1% |
| Q4 2025 | Oct 22, 2025 | $0.43vs $0.43+0.0% | $1.4Bvs $1.3B+4.9% |
| Q3 2025 | Jul 23, 2025 | $0.41vs $0.40+2.5% | $1.4Bvs $1.4B-0.3% |
Based on last 12 quarters of dataView full earnings history →
Latest RHI News
Recent stock market news and headlines for Robert Half International Inc. (RHI)
CNBC·6 days ago
Employers who laid off workers citing AI are already starting to regret itAutomaker Ford is reportedly rehiring hundreds of experienced human engineers to work on quality issues that automated systems couldn't address. Commonwealth Bank of Australia and IBM are also refocusing on human capital after making layoffs while investing in AI technology.
PRNewsWire·Jun 25, 2026
Robert Half selected by TIME as one of the World's Most Sustainable Companies 2026MENLO PARK, Calif., June 25, 2026 /PRNewswire/ -- Global talent solutions and business consulting firm Robert Half (NYSE: RHI), including its subsidiary, Protiviti, has been recognized by TIME as one of the World's Most Sustainable Companies 2026.
PRNewsWire·Jun 25, 2026
CEOs and CIOs Differ Sharply on AI Business Impact and Transformation Success, Protiviti Survey FindsGlobal Transformation Survey reveals executive misalignment is slowing AI value realization, operational performance and growth outcomes MENLO PARK, Calif., June 25, 2026 /PRNewswire/ -- A new Protiviti Global Transformation Survey , The Alignment Advantage in Transformation, finds a significant gap between CEOs and technology leaders on the business impact of artificial intelligence (AI) as well as broader modernization initiatives, highlighting executive misalignment as a critical barrier to transformation success.
PRNewsWire·Jun 16, 2026
Robert Half honored as one of the Best Places to Work in the Bay AreaTalent solutions firm recognized as a top workplace in the Bay Area by the San Francisco Business Times, Silicon Valley Business Journal and Fortune MENLO PARK, Calif., June 16, 2026 /PRNewswire/ -- Global talent solutions and business consulting firm Robert Half (NYSE: RHI) has been named one of the 2026 Bay Area Best Places to Work by the San Francisco Business Times and the Silicon Valley Business Journal.
Peers Comparison
Key metrics vs top competitors for Robert Half International Inc. (RHI)
| Company | Price | Market Cap | P/E Ratio | Rev Growth (1Y) | Net Margin | ROE | Div Yield |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| $34.76 | $3.56B | 26.14 | -7.2% | 2.47% | 10.02% | 6.83% | |
| $39.34 | $1.83B | -135.66 | 0.58% | -0.09% | -0.81% | — | |
| $72.77 | $3.7B | 13.94 | 6.43% | 9.44% | 14.16% | — | |
| $13.51 | $468.38M | -1.87 | -1.87% | -6.44% | -24.58% | — | |
| $7.22 | $219.2M | -4.48 | 3.1% | -4.29% | -18.74% | — | |
| $105.93 | $1.72B | 18.14 | 14.34% | 5.97% | 21.83% | — |
Compare RHI vs Peers
Robert Half International Inc. (RHI) vs competitors — business, growth, and fundamentals comparison against the closest industry rivals.
RHI SEC Filings & Documents
Robert Half International Inc. (RHI) SEC filings — annual & quarterly reports (10-K, 10-Q)
8-K Announcements
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May 14, 2026·SEC
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Apr 23, 2026·SEC
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RHI Frequently Asked Questions
Robert Half International Inc. (RHI) stock FAQ — growth, dividends, profitability & financials explained
Growth & Financials
What is Robert Half International Inc.'s revenue?
Robert Half International Inc. (RHI) reported $5.33B in revenue for fiscal year 2025. This represents a 493% increase from $898.6M in 1996.
How fast is Robert Half International Inc. growing?
Robert Half International Inc. (RHI) saw revenue decline by 7.2% over the past year.
Is RHI profitable?
Yes, Robert Half International Inc. (RHI) is profitable, generating $129.4M in net income for fiscal year 2025 (2.5% net margin).
Dividend & Returns
Does RHI pay dividends?
Yes, Robert Half International Inc. (RHI) pays a dividend with a yield of 6.83%. This makes it attractive for income-focused investors.
What is RHI's return on equity?
Robert Half International Inc. (RHI) has a return on equity (ROE) of 10.0%. This is reasonable for most industries.
What is Robert Half International Inc.'s free cash flow?
Robert Half International Inc. (RHI) generated $217.7M in free cash flow for fiscal year 2025. Positive FCF indicates the company can fund dividends, buybacks, or reinvestment.