Trailing Dividend / Share
$2.37
Robert Half International Inc. (RHI) Dividend History
Income profile from 1987 to 2026 with payout safety and yield-on-cost trend
Dividend Yield
7.1%
Payout Ratio
1.8%
Sustainable
Dividend Streak
22 years
RHI Dividend Income Check
Safety
1.8% payout ratio with sustainable safety profile.
Consistency
22 straight years of dividend increases.
Income Trend
Yield on cost is 3.9% and trend is rising.
RHI Dividend Scorecard
Yield & Income
Dividend Yield7.1%
Trailing DPS$2.37
FrequencySemi-Annual
Payments / 12M4
Payout Safety
Earnings Payout1.8%
Earnings SafetySustainable
FCF Payout111.6%
FCF SafetyStretched
Piotroski F-Score4/9
Growth
Growth Streak22 years
3Y CAGR11.1%
5Y CAGR11.7%
Yield on Cost (5Y)3.9%
YOC Trendrising
Total Returns
Buyback Yield2.7%
Total Shareholder Yield9.8%
1Y Total Return-13.4%
5Y Total Return-49.7%
Div Contribution (5Y)11.7%
Estimated $10K growth (return + dividends):
5Y ago$4,49310Y ago$12,46520Y ago$12,769
Uses precomputed total return metrics from screening data (not lot-by-lot dividend reinvestment transactions). Different time windows can produce different outcomes depending on market regime and entry point.
RHI Income Growth Story
Dividend per share and yield on cost over time (24 years of payments)
RHI Dividend Safety Story
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Dividend Analysis
Payout Safety
Robert Half International Inc. distributes 1.8% of earnings as dividends (Sustainable). When measured against free cash flow—a stricter test—the payout ratio stands at 111.6%, rated "Stretched".
Piotroski F-Score: 4/9 — moderate financial health.
Growth Track Record
RHI has raised its dividend for 22 consecutive years, with a 3-year CAGR of 11.1% and 5-year CAGR of 11.7%.
Total Shareholder Returns
Beyond cash dividends, RHI returns capital through share repurchases. The combined picture: 7.1% dividend yield, 2.7% buyback yield, 9.8% total shareholder yield.
Income Trend & Total Return
Yield on cost (5-year basis) has reached 3.9% and is currently rising. The 5-year total return is -49.7%, with dividends contributing 11.7% of that performance.
DRIP Growth
A $10,000 investment made 10 years ago with dividends reinvested would have grown to approximately $12,465 today.
FCF payout is stretched — the dividend consumes a large share of free cash flow.
RHI Recent Dividend Payments
Last 20 payments · Semi-Annual
TTM Total$10.06
Avg/Payment$0.5030
| Ex-Date | Amount | Change | Yield % | Payment Date |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| May 22, 2026Latest | $0.5900 | — | 8.64% | Jun 15, 2026 |
| Feb 25, 2026 | $0.5900 | — | 10.01% | Mar 13, 2026 |
| Nov 25, 2025 | $0.5900 | — | 8.64% | Dec 15, 2025 |
| Aug 25, 2025 | $0.5900 | — | 6.08% | Sep 15, 2025 |
| May 23, 2025 | $0.5900 | — | 4.94% | Jun 13, 2025 |
| Feb 25, 2025 | $0.5900 | ↑ +11.3% | 3.66% | Mar 14, 2025 |
| Nov 25, 2024 | $0.5300 | — | 2.80% | Dec 13, 2024 |
| Aug 23, 2024 | $0.5300 | — | 3.24% | Sep 13, 2024 |
RHI Dividend vs Peers
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#1 yield in peer group
Div Yield
7.1%
#1 of 7
Safety
Sustainable
1.8% payout
Streak
22Y
11.7% 5Y CAGR
Total Shareholder
9.8%
#1 of 7
| Company | Mkt Cap | Yield | Payout | Streak | Safety |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
1st RHIRobert Half Internat… | $3.4B | 7.1% | 1.8% | 22 | Sustainable |
3rd  MANManpowerGroup Inc. | $1.8B | 3.7% | — | 0 | Unknown |
 KFYKorn Ferry | $3.6B | 2.8% | 37.7% | 5 | Sustainable |
 KELYAKelly Services, Inc. | $449M | 2.4% | — | 0 | Unknown |
 HSIIHeidrick & Struggles… | $1.2B | 1.0% | 1.5% | 0 | Sustainable |
2nd  ACNAccenture plc | $83.8B | 4.3% | 48.2% | 6 | Sustainable |
 GGenpact Limited | $4.9B | 2.3% | 21.3% | 8 | Sustainable |
RHI Annual Dividend History (1987–2026)
39 years of dividend data
GrowthDecline
| Year | DPS | YoY | Pmts | EPS | Payout | Coverage | YOC |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 2026YTD | $1.18 | — | 2 | — | — | — | 1.9% |
| 2025 | $2.36 | 11.3% | 4 | $1.33 | 177.4% | 0.56x | 3.9% |
| 2024 | $2.12 | 10.4% | 4 | $2.44 | 86.9% | 1.15x | 3.5% |
| 2023 | $1.92 | 11.6% | 4 | $3.88 | 49.5% | 2.02x | 3.1% |
| 2022 | $1.72 | 13.2% | 4 | $6.03 | 28.5% | 3.51x | 2.8% |
| 2021 | $1.52 | 11.8% | 4 | $5.36 | 28.4% | 3.53x | 2.5% |
| 2020 | $1.36 | 9.7% | 4 | $2.70 | 50.4% | 1.99x | 2.2% |
| 2019 | $1.24 | 10.7% | 4 | $3.90 | 31.8% | 3.15x | 2.0% |
| 2018 | $1.12 | 16.7% | 4 | $3.57 | 31.4% | 3.19x | 1.8% |
| 2017 | $0.96 | 9.1% | 4 | $2.33 | 41.2% | 2.43x | 1.6% |
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RHI — Frequently Asked Questions
Quick answers to the most common questions about buying RHI stock.
How much dividend does RHI pay per share?
Robert Half International Inc. (RHI) pays a trailing 12-month dividend of $2.37 per share, with a current dividend yield of +7.1%. Payments are made Semi-Annual.
When is RHI's next ex-dividend date?
RHI's most recent ex-dividend date is N/A. You must own shares before the ex-dividend date to receive the next payment. RHI typically pays dividends Semi-Annual.
Is RHI's dividend safe?
RHI's dividend safety is rated "Sustainable" based on an earnings payout ratio of +1.8% and FCF payout ratio of +111.6%. With 22 consecutive years of dividend growth, the track record supports sustainability.
Is RHI a Dividend Achiever?
Yes, Robert Half International Inc. is classified as a Dividend Achiever with 22 consecutive years of dividend increases. The 5-year dividend CAGR is +11.7%, demonstrating above-inflation dividend growth.
How often does RHI pay dividends?
Robert Half International Inc. pays dividends Semi-Annual. The trailing 12-month total is $2.37 per share. Dividend data on this page covers 39+ years from 1987 to 2026.
How much would $10,000 invested in RHI grow with dividend reinvestment?
With dividends reinvested (DRIP), $10,000 invested in RHI five years ago would be worth approximately $4,493 today. This includes both price appreciation and compounded dividend reinvestment. Use the DRIP calculator above for other time periods.
What is RHI's yield on cost for long-term holders?
RHI's yield on cost — the current dividend divided by the original purchase price — is +3.9% for a 5-year holding period. This means long-term holders earn a higher effective yield than today's +7.1% market yield, thanks to consistent dividend growth.