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On its third-quarter 2026 earnings call, held on Oct. 22, 2026, Robert Half (RHI +20.81%) announced global enterprise revenues of $1.359 billion and its first year-over-year growth in quarterly earnings per share since 2022. Long-term investors care because recovering hiring activity and expanding consultant margins show the specialized staffing model is regaining momentum. Three things management said stand out.

1. Regulatory Pressure Is Driving High-Margin Compliance WorkBank regulators are stepping up enforcement, creating immediate demand for risk and compliance consulting that feeds both Protiviti and contract staffing operations.

During the last 90 days, Treasury Department regulators imposed significant fines and major enforcement actions against multiple large financial institutions.
-- Keith Waddell, President and Chief Executive Officer2. AI Adoption Creates Fresh Opportunities and Verification NeedsGenerative artificial intelligence tools let job candidates pad credentials, making human screening and candidate evaluation far more valuable for hiring managers.

At the same time, the growing use of generative AI by job seekers is making it more challenging for employers to distinguish between candidates' stated qualifications and demonstrated capabilities.
-- Keith Waddell, President and Chief Executive Officer3. Pricing Discipline and Higher Bill Rates Are Expanding SpreadsContract talent bill rates accelerated year over year, lifting segment gross margins through higher billable skill mixes and deliberate pricing execution.

Contract Talent Solutions bill rates for the third quarter increased 3.6% compared to 1 year ago, adjusted for changes in the mix of revenues by functional specialization currency, and country.
-- Michael C. Buckley, Chief Financial OfficerLooking AheadTechnology consulting is reaching record quarterly performance as clients fund core infrastructure upgrades.

Technology consulting again posted all-time-high quarterly revenues with high demand for platform transformation, cybersecurity, and data-related and AI engagements.
-- Keith Waddell, President and Chief Executive OfficerManagement watches pricing discipline, consultant utilization, and compliance project backlogs across both divisions to protect operating margins. The cross-selling model between staffing and consulting provides a structural buffer.

Backed by our trusted brand, exceptional people, innovative capabilities, and diversified business model, we remain confident in our ability to create long-term value for our clients, our employees and our shareholders.
-- Keith Waddell, President and Chief Executive OfficerThe Motley Fool has no position in any of the stocks mentioned. The Motley Fool has a disclosure policy.

Robert Half Inc. (RHI) Q3 2026 Earnings Call October 22, 2026 5:00 PM EDT

Company Participants

M. Waddell - Vice Chairman, President & CEO
Michael Buckley - Executive VP & CFO

Conference Call Participants

Andrew Steinerman - JPMorgan Chase & Co, Research Division
Mark Marcon - Robert W. Baird & Co. Incorporated, Research Division
Trevor Romeo - William Blair & Company L.L.C., Research Division
Kartik Mehta - Northcoast Research Partners, LLC
Keen Fai Tong - Goldman Sachs Group, Inc., Research Division
John Ronan Kennedy - Barclays Bank PLC, Research Division
Jeffrey Silber - BMO Capital Markets Equity Research
Tobey Sommer - Truist Securities, Inc., Research Division
Bruna Werneck - UBS Investment Bank, Research Division
Stephanie Benjamin Moore - Jefferies LLC, Research Division

Presentation

Operator

Hello, and welcome to the Robert Half Third Quarter 2026 Conference Call. Today's conference call is being recorded. [Operator Instructions] Our hosts for today's call are Mr. Keith Waddell, President and Chief Executive Officer of Robert Half; and Mr. Michael Buckley, Chief Financial Officer.

Mr. Waddell, you may begin.

M. Waddell
Vice Chairman, President & CEO

Hello, everyone. We appreciate your time today. Before we get started, I'd like to remind you that the comments made on today's call contain forward-looking statements, including predictions and estimates about our future performance. These statements represent our current judgment of what the future holds. However, they're subject to the risks and uncertainties that could cause actual results to differ materially from the forward-looking statements. These risks and uncertainties are described in today's press release and our most recent 10-K and 10-Q filed with the SEC. We assume no obligation to update the statements made on today's call.

During this presentation, we may refer to certain non-GAAP financial measures as adjusted. Adjusted revenue growth excludes the impact of billing day variations and foreign currency exchange rates. Adjusted gross margin, SG&A and operating

While the top- and bottom-line numbers for Robert Half (RHI) give a sense of how the business performed in the quarter ended September 2026, it could be worth looking at how some of its key metrics compare to Wall Street estimates and year-ago values.

, /PRNewswire/ -- Robert Half Inc. (NYSE: RHI) today reported revenues and earnings for the third quarter ended September 30, 2026.

For the three months ended September 30, 2026, net income was $50 million, or $0.49 per share, on revenues of $1.359 billion. For the three months ended September 30, 2025, net income was $43 million, or $0.43 per share, on revenues of $1.354 billion.

For the nine months ended September 30, 2026, net income was $90 million, or $0.90 per share, on revenues of $3.996 billion. For the nine months ended September 30, 2025, net income was $101 million, or $1.01 per share, on revenues of $4.076 billion. 

"For the third quarter of 2026, global enterprise revenues were $1.359 billion, roughly flat with last year on an adjusted basis," said M. Keith Waddell, president and chief executive officer of Robert Half. "Talent solutions returned to adjusted year-over-year revenue growth for the first time since 2022, with revenues increasing 2 percent. Global enterprise earnings exceeded the midpoint of our third-quarter guidance.

"Hiring activity continues to improve, supported by gradually improving market conditions. Demand for risk and compliance consulting services also showed encouraging signs of improvement during the quarter. Our combination of innovative technology, specialized expertise and high-touch client service positions us well to deliver the talent and consulting solutions clients need to advance their business priorities.

"We want to recognize and thank our employees around the world for their continued dedication to our clients. Their commitment is reflected in Robert Half's recent accolades, including being named among Fortune's Best Workplaces in Consulting & Professional Services, Forbes' World's Best Employers and Forbes' World's Top Companies for Women," Waddell concluded.

Robert Half management will host a conference call at 5 p.m. ET. The prepared remarks for this call are available now in the Investor Center of the Robert Half website (www.roberthalf.com/investor-center). Simply click on the Quarterly Conference Calls link. The dial-in number is 800-330-6710 (+1-213-279-1505 outside the United States and Canada). The confirmation code to access the call is 5205953.

A recorded replay of the call will be available for audio replay beginning October 22 and will remain accessible for 12 months at https://webcasts.com/RobertHalfQ32026. The conference call also will be archived in audio format on the Company's website at roberthalf.com. 

Robert Half is the world's first and largest specialized talent solutions and business consulting firm, connecting highly skilled job seekers with rewarding opportunities at great companies. We offer contract talent and permanent placement solutions in the fields of finance and accounting, technology, marketing and creative, legal, and administrative and customer support, and we also provide executive search services. Robert Half is the parent company of Protiviti®, a global consulting firm that delivers internal audit, risk, business and technology consulting solutions. In the last 12 months, Robert Half has been recognized as one of America's Most Innovative Companies by Fortune and, with Protiviti, has been named as a Fortune® Most Admired Company™ and one of the 100 Best Companies to Work For.

Certain information contained in Management's Discussion and Analysis and in other parts of this report may be deemed forward-looking statements regarding events and financial trends that may affect the future operating results or financial positions of Robert Half Inc. (the "Company"). Forward-looking statements are not guarantees or promises that goals or targets will be met. These statements may be identified by words such as "anticipate," "potential," "estimate," "forecast," "target," "project," "plan," "intend," "believe," "expect,"  "should," "could," "would," "may," "might," "will," or variations or negatives thereof or by similar or comparable words or phrases. In addition, historical, current and forward-looking information about the Company's corporate responsibility and compliance programs, including targets or goals, may not be considered material for the Securities and Exchange Commission ("SEC") or other mandatory reporting purposes and may be based on standards for measuring progress that are still developing; on internal controls, diligence or processes that are evolving; on representations reviewed or provided by third parties; and on assumptions that are subject to change in the future. Forward-looking statements are estimates only and are based on management's current expectations; currently available information; and current strategy, plans or forecasts, and involve certain known and unknown risks, uncertainties and assumptions that are difficult to predict, often beyond the Company's control and are inherently uncertain. Forward-looking statements are subject to risks and uncertainties that could cause actual results and outcomes, or the timing of these results or outcomes, to differ materially from those expressed or implied in the statements.

These risks and uncertainties include, but are not limited to, the following: changes to or new interpretations of United States of America ("U.S.") or international tax regulations; the global financial and economic situation; changes in levels of unemployment and other economic conditions in the U.S. or foreign countries where the Company does business, or in particular regions or industries; reduction in the supply of candidates for contract employment or the Company's ability to attract candidates; the development, proliferation and adoption of artificial intelligence ("AI") by the Company and the third parties it serves; the entry of new competitors into the marketplace or expansion by existing competitors; the ability of the Company to maintain existing client relationships and attract new clients in the context of changing economic or competitive conditions; the impact of competitive pressures, including any change in the demand for the Company's services, or the Company's ability to maintain its margins; the possibility of the Company incurring liability for its activities, including the activities of its engagement professionals, or for events impacting its engagement professionals on clients' premises; the possibility that adverse publicity could impact the Company's ability to attract and retain clients and candidates; the success of the Company in attracting, training and retaining qualified management personnel and other staff employees; the Company's ability to comply with governmental regulations affecting personnel services businesses in particular or employer/employee relationships in general; whether there will be ongoing demand for Sarbanes-Oxley or other regulatory compliance services; the Company's reliance on short-term contracts for a significant percentage of its business; litigation relating to prior or current transactions or activities, including litigation that may be disclosed from time to time in the Company's SEC filings; the impact of extreme weather conditions on the Company and its candidates and clients; the ability of the Company to manage its international operations and comply with foreign laws and regulations; the impact of fluctuations in foreign currency exchange rates; the possibility that the additional costs the Company will incur as a result of health care or other reform legislation may adversely affect the Company's profit margins or the demand for the Company's services; the possibility that the Company's computer and communications hardware and software systems could be damaged or their service interrupted, or that the Company could experience a cybersecurity breach; and the possibility that the Company may fail to maintain adequate financial and management controls, and as a result suffer errors in its financial reporting.

Additionally, with respect to Protiviti, other risks and uncertainties include the fact that future success will depend on its ability to retain employees and attract clients; there can be no assurance that there will be ongoing demand for broad-based consulting, regulatory compliance, technology services, public sector or other high-demand advisory services; failure to produce projected revenues could adversely affect financial results; and there is the possibility of involvement in litigation relating to prior or current transactions or activities.

A summary of additional risks and uncertainties can be found in the Annual Report on Form 10-K for the year ended December 31, 2025, and in the Company's other filings with the U.S. Securities and Exchange Commission.

Because long-term contracts are not a significant part of the Company's business, future results cannot be reliably predicted by considering past trends or extrapolating past results. Except as required by law, the Company undertakes no obligation to update information in this report, whether as a result of new information, future events or otherwise, and notwithstanding any historical practice of doing so.

A copy of this release is available at www.roberthalf.com/investor-center. 

ATTACHED: 

Summary of Operations

Supplemental Financial Information

Non-GAAP Financial Measures

ROBERT HALF INC.

SUMMARY OF OPERATIONS

(in thousands, except per share amounts)

Three Months Ended
September 30,

Nine Months Ended
September 30,

2026

2025

2026

2025

(Unaudited)

(Unaudited)

Service revenues

$  1,359,297

$  1,354,477

$  3,995,841

$  4,076,127

Costs of services

827,202

850,246

2,509,810

2,563,377

Gross margin

532,095

504,231

1,486,031

1,512,750

Selling, general and administrative expenses

457,247

490,643

1,436,571

1,458,740

Operating income

74,848

13,588

49,460

54,010

(Income) loss from investments held in employee deferred
     compensation trusts (which is completely offset by related costs and
     expenses)

2,296

(47,621)

(90,355)

(85,104)

Interest income, net

(2,114)

(2,510)

(6,885)

(8,321)

Income before income taxes

74,666

63,719

146,700

147,435

Provision for income taxes

24,796

20,803

56,722

46,201

Net income

$       49,870

$       42,916

$       89,978

$     101,234

Diluted net income per share

$           0.49

$           0.43

$           0.90

$          1.01

Weighted average shares:

Basic

99,963

99,897

99,844

100,321

Diluted

100,940

100,041

100,383

100,529

ROBERT HALF INC.

SUPPLEMENTAL FINANCIAL INFORMATION

(in thousands)

Three Months Ended
September 30,

Nine Months Ended
September 30,

2026

2025

2026

2025

(Unaudited)

(Unaudited)

SERVICE REVENUES INFORMATION

Contract talent solutions

Finance and accounting

$    565,593

$    553,364

$ 1,656,068

$ 1,671,923

Administrative and customer support

154,365

158,689

458,559

489,907

Technology

165,051

157,851

481,011

468,796

Elimination of intersegment revenues (1)

(126,179)

(123,681)

(364,387)

(361,390)

Total contract talent solutions

758,830

746,223

2,231,251

2,269,236

Permanent placement talent solutions

116,946

110,125

343,941

336,929

Protiviti

483,521

498,129

1,420,649

1,469,962

Total service revenues

$ 1,359,297

$ 1,354,477

$ 3,995,841

$ 4,076,127

(1)

Service revenues for finance and accounting, administrative and customer support, and technology include intersegment revenues, which represent revenues from services provided to the Company's Protiviti segment in connection with the Company's blended business solutions. Intersegment revenues for each functional specialization are aggregated and then eliminated as a single line.

September 30,

2026

2025

(Unaudited)

SELECTED BALANCE SHEET INFORMATION:

Cash and cash equivalents

$    321,291

$    365,289

Accounts receivable, net

$    826,156

$    838,002

Total assets

$ 2,849,502

$ 2,846,378

Total current liabilities

$ 1,439,794

$ 1,364,925

Total stockholders' equity

$ 1,208,970

$ 1,286,092

Nine Months Ended
September 30,

2026

2025

(Unaudited)

SELECTED CASH FLOW INFORMATION:

Capital expenditures, including capitalized cloud computing implementation costs

$   (46,863)

$   (62,243)

Net cash flows before financing activities

$    47,147

$    74,811

Repurchases of common stock

$     (6,770)

$   (92,069)

Dividends paid

$ (179,841)

$ (179,549)

ROBERT HALF INC.
NON-GAAP FINANCIAL MEASURES

The financial results of Robert Half Inc. (the "Company") are prepared in conformity with accounting principles generally accepted in the United States of America ("GAAP") and the rules of the SEC. To help readers understand the Company's financial performance, the Company supplements its GAAP financial results with the following non-GAAP measures: adjusted gross margin; adjusted selling, general and administrative expenses; adjusted operating income; and adjusted revenue growth rates.

The following measures: adjusted gross margin, adjusted selling, general and administrative expenses and adjusted operating income, include gains and losses on investments held to fund the Company's obligations under employee deferred compensation plans. The Company provides these measures because they are used by management to review its operational results.

Adjusted revenue growth rates represent year-over-year revenue growth rates after removing the impacts on reported revenues from the changes in the number of billing days and foreign currency exchange rates. The Company provides this data because it focuses on the Company's revenue growth rates attributable to operating activities and aids in evaluating revenue trends over time. The impacts from the changes in billing days and foreign currency exchange rates are calculated as follows:

Billing days impact is calculated by dividing each comparative period's reported revenues by the number of billing days for that period to arrive at a per billing day amount. Same billing day growth rates are then calculated based on the per billing day amounts. Management calculates a global, weighted-average number of billing days for each reporting period based upon inputs from all countries and all functional specializations and segments.
Foreign currency impact is calculated by retranslating current-period international revenues, using foreign currency exchange rates from the prior year's comparable period.

The non-GAAP financial measures provided herein may not provide information that is directly comparable to that provided by other companies in the Company's industry, as other companies may calculate such financial results differently. The Company's non-GAAP financial measures are not measurements of financial performance under GAAP and should not be considered as alternatives to amounts presented in accordance with GAAP. The Company does not consider these non-GAAP financial measures to be a substitute for, or superior to, the information provided by GAAP financial results. A reconciliation of the non-GAAP financial measures to the most directly comparable GAAP financial measures is provided on the following pages.

ROBERT HALF INC.

NON-GAAP FINANCIAL MEASURES

ADJUSTED GROSS MARGIN (UNAUDITED):

(in thousands)

Three Months EndedSeptember 30,

Relationships

Nine Months Ended September 30,

Relationships

As Reported

As Adjusted

As Reported

As Adjusted

As Reported

As Adjusted

As Reported

As Adjusted

2026

2025

2026

2025

2026

2025

2026

2025

2026

2025

2026

2025

2026

2025

2026

2025

Gross Margin

Contract talent solutions

$  298,230

$  290,121

$  298,230

$  290,121

39.3 %

38.9 %

39.3 %

38.9 %

$    872,405

$    884,421

$    872,405

$    884,421

39.1 %

39.0 %

39.1 %

39.0 %

Permanent placement talent
     solutions

116,676

109,903

116,676

109,903

99.8 %

99.8 %

99.8 %

99.8 %

343,225

336,315

343,225

336,315

99.8 %

99.8 %

99.8 %

99.8 %

Total talent solutions

414,906

400,024

414,906

400,024

47.4 %

46.7 %

47.4 %

46.7 %

1,215,630

1,220,736

1,215,630

1,220,736

47.2 %

46.8 %

47.2 %

46.8 %

Protiviti

117,189

104,207

116,451

114,627

24.2 %

20.9 %

24.1 %

23.0 %

270,401

292,014

291,047

311,196

19.0 %

19.9 %

20.5 %

21.2 %

Total

$  532,095

$  504,231

$  531,357

$  514,651

39.1 %

37.2 %

39.1 %

38.0 %

$ 1,486,031

$ 1,512,750

$ 1,506,677

$ 1,531,932

37.2 %

37.1 %

37.7 %

37.6 %

The following tables provide reconciliations of the non-GAAP adjusted gross margin to reported gross margin for the three months ended September 30, 2026 and 2025:

Three Months Ended September 30, 2026

Three Months Ended September 30, 2025

Contract talent

solutions

Permanent
placement talent
solutions

Total talent
solutions

Protiviti

Total

Contract talent

solutions

Permanent
placement talent
solutions

Total talent
solutions

Protiviti

Total

$

% of
Revenue

$

% of
Revenue

$

% of
Revenue

$

% of
Revenue

$

% of
Revenue

$

% of
Revenue

$

% of
Revenue

$

% of
Revenue

$

% of
Revenue

$

% of
Revenue

Gross Margin

As Reported

$ 298,230

39.3 %

$ 116,676

99.8 %

$ 414,906

47.4 %

$ 117,189

24.2 %

$ 532,095

39.1 %

$ 290,121

38.9 %

$ 109,903

99.8 %

$ 400,024

46.7 %

$ 104,207

20.9 %

$ 504,231

37.2 %

 Adjustments (1)

—

—

—

—

—

—

(738)

(0.1 %)

(738)

—

—

—

—

—

—

—

10,420

2.1 %

10,420

0.8 %

As Adjusted

$ 298,230

39.3 %

$ 116,676

99.8 %

$ 414,906

47.4 %

$ 116,451

24.1 %

$ 531,357

39.1 %

$ 290,121

38.9 %

$ 109,903

99.8 %

$ 400,024

46.7 %

$ 114,627

23.0 %

$ 514,651

38.0 %

The following tables provide reconciliations of the non-GAAP adjusted gross margin to reported gross margin for the nine months ended September 30, 2026 and 2025:

Nine Months Ended September 30, 2026

Nine Months Ended September 30, 2025

Contract talent

solutions

Permanent
placement talent
solutions

Total talent
solutions

Protiviti

Total

Contract talent

solutions

Permanent
placement talent
solutions

Total talent
solutions

Protiviti

Total

$

% of
Revenue

$

% of
Revenue

$

% of
Revenue

$

% of
Revenue

$

% of
Revenue

$

% of
Revenue

$

% of
Revenue

$

% of
Revenue

$

% of
Revenue

$

% of
Revenue

Gross Margin

As Reported

$ 872,405

39.1 %

$ 343,225

99.8 %

$        1,215,630

47.2 %

$ 270,401

19.0 %

$        1,486,031

37.2 %

$ 884,421

39.0 %

$ 336,315

99.8 %

$        1,220,736

46.8 %

$ 292,014

19.9 %

$        1,512,750

37.1 %

 Adjustments (1)

—

—

—

—

—

—

20,646

1.5 %

20,646

0.5 %

—

—

—

—

—

—

19,182

1.3 %

19,182

0.5 %

As Adjusted

$ 872,405

39.1 %

$ 343,225

99.8 %

$        1,215,630

47.2 %

$ 291,047

20.5 %

$        1,506,677

37.7 %

$ 884,421

39.0 %

$ 336,315

99.8 %

$        1,220,736

46.8 %

$ 311,196

21.2 %

$        1,531,932

37.6 %

(1)

Changes in the Company's employee deferred compensation plan obligations related to Protiviti operations are included in costs of services, while the related investment (income) loss is presented separately. The non-GAAP financial adjustments shown in the table above are to reclassify investment (income) loss from investments held in employee deferred compensation trusts to the same line item that includes the corresponding change in obligation. These adjustments have no impact on income before income taxes.

ROBERT HALF INC.

NON-GAAP FINANCIAL MEASURES

ADJUSTED SELLING, GENERAL AND ADMINISTRATIVE EXPENSES (UNAUDITED):

(in thousands)

Three Months EndedSeptember 30,

Relationships

Nine Months Ended September 30,

Relationships

As Reported

As Adjusted

As Reported

As Adjusted

As Reported

As Adjusted

As Reported

As Adjusted

2026

2025

2026

2025

2026

2025

2026

2025

2026

2025

2026

2025

2026

2025

2026

2025

Selling, General and

  Administrative Expenses

Contract talent solutions

$  274,371

$  306,844

$  275,701

$  273,755

36.2 %

41.1 %

36.3 %

36.7 %

$    884,490

$    901,927

$    822,759

$    842,941

39.6 %

39.7 %

36.9 %

37.1 %

Permanent placement talent
     solutions

103,720

106,404

103,948

102,292

88.7 %

96.6 %

88.9 %

92.9 %

321,525

323,757

313,547

316,821

93.5 %

96.1 %

91.2 %

94.0 %

Total talent solutions

378,091

413,248

379,649

376,047

43.2 %

48.3 %

43.4 %

43.9 %

1,206,015

1,225,684

1,136,306

1,159,762

46.8 %

47.0 %

44.1 %

44.5 %

Protiviti

79,156

77,395

79,156

77,395

16.4 %

15.5 %

16.4 %

15.5 %

230,556

233,056

230,556

233,056

16.2 %

15.9 %

16.2 %

15.9 %

Total

$  457,247

$  490,643

$  458,805

$  453,442

33.6 %

36.2 %

33.8 %

33.5 %

$ 1,436,571

$ 1,458,740

$ 1,366,862

$ 1,392,818

36.0 %

35.8 %

34.2 %

34.2 %

The following tables provide reconciliations of the non-GAAP adjusted selling, general and administrative expenses to reported selling, general and administrative expenses for the three months ended September 30, 2026 and 2025:

Three Months Ended September 30, 2026

Three Months Ended September 30, 2025

Contract talent

solutions

Permanent
placement talent
solutions

Total talent
solutions

Protiviti

Total

Contract talent

solutions

Permanent
placement talent
solutions

Total talent
solutions

Protiviti

Total

$

% of
Revenue

$

% of
Revenue

$

% of
Revenue

$

% of
Revenue

$

% of
Revenue

$

% of
Revenue

$

% of
Revenue

$

% of
Revenue

$

% of
Revenue

$

% of
Revenue

Selling, General and

  Administrative Expenses

As Reported

$ 274,371

36.2 %

$ 103,720

88.7 %

$ 378,091

43.2 %

$ 79,156

16.4 %

$ 457,247

33.6 %

$ 306,844

41.1 %

$ 106,404

96.6 %

$ 413,248

48.3 %

$ 77,395

15.5 %

$ 490,643

36.2 %

 Adjustments (1)

1,330

0.1 %

228

0.2 %

1,558

0.2 %

—

—

1,558

0.2 %

(33,089)

(4.4 %)

(4,112)

(3.7 %)

(37,201)

(4.4 %)

—

—

(37,201)

(2.7 %)

As Adjusted

$ 275,701

36.3 %

$ 103,948

88.9 %

$ 379,649

43.4 %

$ 79,156

16.4 %

$ 458,805

33.8 %

$ 273,755

36.7 %

$ 102,292

92.9 %

$ 376,047

43.9 %

$ 77,395

15.5 %

$ 453,442

33.5 %

The following tables provide reconciliations of the non-GAAP adjusted selling, general and administrative expenses to reported selling, general and administrative expenses for the nine months ended September 30, 2026 and 2025:

Nine Months Ended September 30, 2026

Nine Months Ended September 30, 2025

Contract talent
solutions

Permanent
placement talent
solutions

Total talent
solutions

Protiviti

Total

Contract talent
solutions

Permanent
placement talent
solutions

Total talent
solutions

Protiviti

Total

$

% of
Revenue

$

% of
Revenue

$

% of
Revenue

$

% of
Revenue

$

% of
Revenue

$

% of
Revenue

$

% of
Revenue

$

% of
Revenue

$

% of
Revenue

$

% of
Revenue

Selling, General and

  Administrative Expenses

As Reported

$ 884,490

39.6 %

$ 321,525

93.5 %

$        1,206,015

46.8 %

$ 230,556

16.2 %

$        1,436,571

36.0 %

$ 901,927

39.7 %

$ 323,757

96.1 %

$        1,225,684

47.0 %

$ 233,056

15.9 %

$        1,458,740

35.8 %

 Adjustments (1)

(61,731)

(2.7 %)

(7,978)

(2.3 %)

(69,709)

(2.7 %)

—

—

(69,709)

(1.8 %)

(58,986)

(2.6 %)

(6,936)

(2.1 %)

(65,922)

(2.5 %)

—

—

(65,922)

(1.6 %)

As Adjusted

$ 822,759

36.9 %

$ 313,547

91.2 %

$        1,136,306

44.1 %

$ 230,556

16.2 %

$        1,366,862

34.2 %

$ 842,941

37.1 %

$ 316,821

94.0 %

$        1,159,762

44.5 %

$ 233,056

15.9 %

$        1,392,818

34.2 %

(1)

Changes in the Company's employee deferred compensation plan obligations related to talent solutions operations are included in selling, general and administrative expenses, while the related investment (income) loss  is presented separately. The non-GAAP financial adjustments shown in the table above are to reclassify investment (income) loss from investments held in employee deferred compensation trusts to the same line item that includes the corresponding change in obligation. These adjustments have no impact on income before income taxes.

ROBERT HALF INC.

NON-GAAP FINANCIAL MEASURES

ADJUSTED OPERATING INCOME (UNAUDITED):

(in thousands)

Three Months EndedSeptember 30,

Relationships

Nine Months Ended September 30,

Relationships

As Reported

As Adjusted

As Reported

As Adjusted

As Reported

As Adjusted

As Reported

As Adjusted

2026

2025

2026

2025

2026

2025

2026

2025

2026

2025

2026

2025

2026

2025

2026

2025

Operating (Loss) Income

Contract talent solutions

$    23,859

$   (16,723)

$    22,529

$    16,366

3.1 %

(2.2 %)

3.0 %

2.2 %

$   (12,085)

$   (17,506)

$    49,646

$    41,480

(0.5 %)

(0.8 %)

2.2 %

1.8 %

Permanent placement talent
     solutions

12,956

3,499

12,728

7,611

11.1 %

3.2 %

10.9 %

6.9 %

21,700

12,558

29,678

19,494

6.3 %

3.7 %

8.6 %

5.8 %

Total talent solutions

36,815

(13,224)

35,257

23,977

4.2 %

(1.5 %)

4.0 %

2.8 %

9,615

(4,948)

79,324

60,974

0.4 %

(0.2 %)

3.1 %

2.3 %

Protiviti

38,033

26,812

37,295

37,232

7.9 %

5.4 %

7.7 %

7.5 %

39,845

58,958

60,491

78,140

2.8 %

4.0 %

4.3 %

5.3 %

Total

$    74,848

$    13,588

$    72,552

$    61,209

5.5 %

1.0 %

5.3 %

4.5 %

$    49,460

$    54,010

$  139,815

$  139,114

1.2 %

1.3 %

3.5 %

3.4 %

The following tables provide reconciliations of the non-GAAP adjusted operating income to reported operating (loss) income for the three months ended September 30, 2026 and 2025:

Three Months Ended September 30, 2026

Three Months Ended September 30, 2025

Contract talent

solutions

Permanent
placement talent
solutions

Total talent
solutions

Protiviti

Total

Contract talent

solutions

Permanent
placement talent
solutions

Total talent
solutions

Protiviti

Total

$

% of
Revenue

$

% of
Revenue

$

% of
Revenue

$

% of
Revenue

$

% of
Revenue

$

% of
Revenue

$

% of
Revenue

$

% of
Revenue

$

% of
Revenue

$

% of
Revenue

Operating (Loss) Income

As Reported

$ 23,859

3.1 %

$ 12,956

11.1 %

$ 36,815

4.2 %

$ 38,033

7.9 %

$ 74,848

5.5 %

$ (16,723)

(2.2 %)

$  3,499

3.2 %

$ (13,224)

(1.5 %)

$ 26,812

5.4 %

$  13,588

1.0 %

 Adjustments (1)

(1,330)

(0.1 %)

(228)

(0.2 %)

(1,558)

(0.2 %)

(738)

(0.2 %)

(2,296)

(0.2 %)

33,089

4.4 %

4,112

3.7 %

37,201

4.3 %

10,420

2.1 %

47,621

3.5 %

As Adjusted

$ 22,529

3.0 %

$ 12,728

10.9 %

$ 35,257

4.0 %

$ 37,295

7.7 %

$ 72,552

5.3 %

$  16,366

2.2 %

$  7,611

6.9 %

$  23,977

2.8 %

$ 37,232

7.5 %

$  61,209

4.5 %

The following tables provide reconciliations of the non-GAAP adjusted operating income to reported operating (loss) income for the nine months ended September 30, 2026 and 2025:

Nine Months Ended September 30, 2026

Nine Months Ended September 30, 2025

Contract talent

solutions

Permanent
placement talent
solutions

Total talent
solutions

Protiviti

Total

Contract talent

solutions

Permanent
placement talent
solutions

Total talent
solutions

Protiviti

Total

$

% of
Revenue

$

% of
Revenue

$

% of
Revenue

$

% of
Revenue

$

% of
Revenue

$

% of
Revenue

$

% of
Revenue

$

% of
Revenue

$

% of
Revenue

$

% of
Revenue

Operating (Loss) Income

As Reported

$ (12,085)

(0.5 %)

$ 21,700

6.3 %

$   9,615

0.4 %

$ 39,845

2.8 %

$   49,460

1.2 %

$ (17,506)

(0.8 %)

$ 12,558

3.7 %

$ (4,948)

(0.2 %)

$ 58,958

4.0 %

$   54,010

1.3 %

 Adjustments (1)

61,731

2.7 %

7,978

2.3 %

69,709

2.7 %

20,646

1.5 %

90,355

2.3 %

58,986

2.6 %

6,936

2.1 %

65,922

2.5 %

19,182

1.3 %

85,104

2.1 %

As Adjusted

$  49,646

2.2 %

$ 29,678

8.6 %

$ 79,324

3.1 %

$ 60,491

4.3 %

$ 139,815

3.5 %

$  41,480

1.8 %

$ 19,494

5.8 %

$ 60,974

2.3 %

$ 78,140

5.3 %

$ 139,114

3.4 %

(1)

Changes in the Company's employee deferred compensation plan obligations are included in operating (loss) income. The non-GAAP financial adjustments shown in the table above are to reclassify investment (income) loss from investments held in employee deferred compensation trusts to the same line item that includes the corresponding change in obligation. These adjustments have no impact on income before income taxes.

ROBERT HALF INC.

NON-GAAP FINANCIAL MEASURES

REVENUE GROWTH RATES (%) (UNAUDITED): 

Year-Over-Year Growth Rates

(As Reported)

Non-GAAP Year-Over-Year Growth Rates

(As Adjusted)

2025

2026

2025

2026

Q2

Q3

Q4

Q1

Q2

Q3

Q2

Q3

Q4

Q1

Q2

Q3

Global

Finance and accounting

-10.8

-9.9

-6.9

-4.3

-0.7

2.2

-10.8

-10.7

-7.8

-6.3

-1.3

1.5

Administrative and customer
     support

-13.0

-11.1

-11.4

-9.8

-6.5

-2.7

-13.3

-12.1

-12.5

-11.8

-6.9

-3.1

Technology

0.3

-1.5

-1.0

0.8

2.4

4.6

0.4

-1.9

-1.2

-0.3

2.3

3.9

Elimination of intersegment
     revenues (1)

2.9

1.1

3.0

-0.9

1.3

2.0

2.5

0.2

2.2

-2.8

1.2

1.7

Total contract talent solutions

-11.1

-10.1

-8.2

-5.0

-1.6

1.7

-11.1

-10.9

-9.0

-6.8

-2.1

1.0

Permanent placement talent
     solutions

-12.5

-10.7

-5.1

-2.8

2.9

6.2

-12.6

-11.4

-5.9

-4.7

2.5

5.6

Total talent solutions

-11.3

-10.2

-7.9

-4.7

-1.0

2.3

-11.3

-11.0

-8.6

-6.6

-1.5

1.6

Protiviti

1.8

-2.6

-2.0

-2.2

-4.9

-2.9

1.5

-3.4

-2.8

-3.8

-5.0

-3.3

Total

-7.0

-7.5

-5.8

-3.8

-2.4

0.4

-7.1

-8.3

-6.6

-5.6

-2.8

-0.2

United States

Contract talent solutions

-10.7

-10.3

-9.5

-7.6

-2.1

2.5

-10.7

-10.4

-9.2

-7.5

-1.8

1.9

Permanent placement talent
     solutions

-13.2

-11.3

-5.8

-5.9

6.0

8.1

-13.2

-11.4

-5.5

-5.7

6.3

7.5

Total talent solutions

-11.0

-10.4

-9.0

-7.4

-1.1

3.2

-11.0

-10.5

-8.8

-7.3

-0.8

2.6

Protiviti

-0.7

-5.5

-5.9

-6.4

-5.8

-3.9

-0.7

-5.6

-5.6

-6.3

-5.5

-4.5

Total

-7.4

-8.6

-7.9

-7.1

-2.9

0.5

-7.4

-8.7

-7.6

-6.9

-2.5

-0.1

International

Contract talent solutions

-12.5

-9.7

-4.0

4.3

-0.1

-1.1

-12.9

-12.4

-8.7

-3.4

-3.5

-1.1

Permanent placement talent
     solutions

-10.6

-9.0

-3.5

5.7

-4.8

1.3

-11.2

-11.2

-7.0

-0.9

-7.1

1.6

Total talent solutions

-12.2

-9.6

-3.9

4.5

-0.9

-0.7

-12.6

-12.2

-8.4

-3.0

-4.1

-0.7

Protiviti

13.1

11.1

14.7

16.0

-1.2

0.8

10.7

7.5

9.1

8.1

-3.1

1.9

Total

-5.3

-3.8

1.8

8.1

-1.0

-0.2

-6.3

-6.7

-3.0

0.4

-3.8

0.1

(1)

Service revenues for finance and accounting, administrative and customer support, and technology include intersegment revenues, which represent revenues from services provided to Protiviti in connection with the Company's blended business solutions. Intersegment revenues for each functional specialization are aggregated and then eliminated as a single line item.

The non-GAAP financial measures included in the table above adjust for the following items:

Billing Days. The "As Reported" revenue growth rates are based upon reported revenues. Management calculates the billing day impact by dividing each comparative period's reported revenues by the number of billing days for that period to arrive at a per billing day amount. Same billing day growth rates are then calculated based on the per billing day amounts. Management calculates a global, weighted-average number of billing days for each reporting period based upon input from all countries and all functional specializations and segments.

Foreign Currency Translation. The "As Reported" revenue growth rates are based upon reported revenues, which include the impact of changes in foreign currency exchange rates. The foreign currency impact is calculated by retranslating current-period international revenues, using foreign currency exchange rates from the prior year's comparable period.

The term "As Adjusted" means that the impact of different billing days and constant currency fluctuations are removed from the revenue growth rate calculation. A reconciliation of the non-GAAP year-over-year revenue growth rates to the "As Reported" year-over-year revenue growth rates is included herein, on Pages 10-12.

ROBERT HALF INC.

NON-GAAP FINANCIAL MEASURES

REVENUE GROWTH RATE (%) RECONCILIATION (UNAUDITED):

Year-Over-Year Revenue Growth – GLOBAL

Q2 2025

Q3 2025

Q4 2025

Q1 2026

Q2 2026

 Q3 2026

Finance and accounting

As Reported

-10.8

-9.9

-6.9

-4.3

-0.7

2.2

Billing Days Impact

0.4

-0.2

0.3

0.0

0.1

-0.6

Currency Impact

-0.4

-0.6

-1.2

-2.0

-0.7

-0.1

As Adjusted

-10.8

-10.7

-7.8

-6.3

-1.3

1.5

Administrative and customer support

As Reported

-13.0

-11.1

-11.4

-9.8

-6.5

-2.7

Billing Days Impact

0.4

0.0

0.3

0.0

0.1

-0.6

Currency Impact

-0.7

-1.0

-1.4

-2.0

-0.5

0.2

As Adjusted

-13.3

-12.1

-12.5

-11.8

-6.9

-3.1

Technology

As Reported

0.3

-1.5

-1.0

0.8

2.4

4.6

Billing Days Impact

0.5

-0.1

0.3

0.0

0.2

-0.7

Currency Impact

-0.4

-0.3

-0.5

-1.1

-0.3

0.0

As Adjusted

0.4

-1.9

-1.2

-0.3

2.3

3.9

Elimination of intersegment revenues

As Reported

2.9

1.1

3.0

-0.9

1.3

2.0

Billing Days Impact

0.5

-0.1

0.4

0.0

0.2

-0.6

Currency Impact

-0.9

-0.8

-1.2

-1.9

-0.3

0.3

As Adjusted

2.5

0.2

2.2

-2.8

1.2

1.7

Total contract talent solutions

As Reported

-11.1

-10.1

-8.2

-5.0

-1.6

1.7

Billing Days Impact

0.4

-0.2

0.3

0.0

0.2

-0.6

Currency Impact

-0.4

-0.6

-1.1

-1.8

-0.7

-0.1

As Adjusted

-11.1

-10.9

-9.0

-6.8

-2.1

1.0

Permanent placement talent solutions

As Reported

-12.5

-10.7

-5.1

-2.8

2.9

6.2

Billing Days Impact

0.5

-0.1

0.3

0.0

0.1

-0.6

Currency Impact

-0.6

-0.6

-1.1

-1.9

-0.5

0.0

As Adjusted

-12.6

-11.4

-5.9

-4.7

2.5

5.6

Total talent solutions

As Reported

-11.3

-10.2

-7.9

-4.7

-1.0

2.3

Billing Days Impact

0.4

-0.2

0.4

0.0

0.2

-0.7

Currency Impact

-0.4

-0.6

-1.1

-1.9

-0.7

0.0

As Adjusted

-11.3

-11.0

-8.6

-6.6

-1.5

1.6

Protiviti

As Reported

1.8

-2.6

-2.0

-2.2

-4.9

-2.9

Billing Days Impact

0.4

-0.2

0.3

0.0

0.2

-0.6

Currency Impact

-0.7

-0.6

-1.1

-1.6

-0.3

0.2

As Adjusted

1.5

-3.4

-2.8

-3.8

-5.0

-3.3

Total

As Reported

-7.0

-7.5

-5.8

-3.8

-2.4

0.4

Billing Days Impact

0.4

-0.2

0.3

0.0

0.1

-0.6

Currency Impact

-0.5

-0.6

-1.1

-1.8

-0.5

0.0

As Adjusted

-7.1

-8.3

-6.6

-5.6

-2.8

-0.2

ROBERT HALF INC.

NON-GAAP FINANCIAL MEASURES

REVENUE GROWTH RATE (%) RECONCILIATION (UNAUDITED):

Year-Over-Year Revenue Growth – UNITED STATES

Q2 2025

Q3 2025

Q4 2025

Q1 2026

Q2 2026

 Q3 2026

Contract talent solutions

As Reported

-10.7

-10.3

-9.5

-7.6

-2.1

2.5

Billing Days Impact

0.0

-0.1

0.3

0.1

0.3

-0.6

Currency Impact

―

―

―

―

―

―

As Adjusted

-10.7

-10.4

-9.2

-7.5

-1.8

1.9

Permanent placement talent solutions

As Reported

-13.2

-11.3

-5.8

-5.9

6.0

8.1

Billing Days Impact

0.0

-0.1

0.3

0.2

0.3

-0.6

Currency Impact

―

―

―

―

―

―

As Adjusted

-13.2

-11.4

-5.5

-5.7

6.3

7.5

Total talent solutions

As Reported

-11.0

-10.4

-9.0

-7.4

-1.1

3.2

Billing Days Impact

0.0

-0.1

0.2

0.1

0.3

-0.6

Currency Impact

―

―

―

―

―

―

As Adjusted

-11.0

-10.5

-8.8

-7.3

-0.8

2.6

Protiviti

As Reported

-0.7

-5.5

-5.9

-6.4

-5.8

-3.9

Billing Days Impact

0.0

-0.1

0.3

0.1

0.3

-0.6

Currency Impact

―

―

―

―

―

―

As Adjusted

-0.7

-5.6

-5.6

-6.3

-5.5

-4.5

Total

As Reported

-7.4

-8.6

-7.9

-7.1

-2.9

0.5

Billing Days Impact

0.0

-0.1

0.3

0.2

0.4

-0.6

Currency Impact

―

―

―

―

―

―

As Adjusted

-7.4

-8.7

-7.6

-6.9

-2.5

-0.1

ROBERT HALF INC.

NON-GAAP FINANCIAL MEASURES

REVENUE GROWTH RATE (%) RECONCILIATION (UNAUDITED):

Year-Over-Year Revenue Growth – INTERNATIONAL

Q2 2025

Q3 2025

Q4 2025

Q1 2026

Q2 2026

 Q3 2026

Contract talent solutions

As Reported

-12.5

-9.7

-4.0

4.3

-0.1

-1.1

Billing Days Impact

1.4

0.0

0.1

0.6

-0.5

0.2

Currency Impact

-1.8

-2.7

-4.8

-8.3

-2.9

-0.2

As Adjusted

-12.9

-12.4

-8.7

-3.4

-3.5

-1.1

Permanent placement talent solutions

As Reported

-10.6

-9.0

-3.5

5.7

-4.8

1.3

Billing Days Impact

1.4

0.0

0.2

0.6

-0.4

0.1

Currency Impact

-2.0

-2.2

-3.7

-7.2

-1.9

0.2

As Adjusted

-11.2

-11.2

-7.0

-0.9

-7.1

1.6

Total talent solutions

As Reported

-12.2

-9.6

-3.9

4.5

-0.9

-0.7

Billing Days Impact

1.4

0.0

0.1

0.7

-0.4

0.2

Currency Impact

-1.8

-2.6

-4.6

-8.2

-2.8

-0.2

As Adjusted

-12.6

-12.2

-8.4

-3.0

-4.1

-0.7

Protiviti

As Reported

13.1

11.1

14.7

16.0

-1.2

0.8

Billing Days Impact

1.7

0.0

0.1

0.7

-0.5

0.1

Currency Impact

-4.1

-3.6

-5.7

-8.6

-1.4

1.0

As Adjusted

10.7

7.5

9.1

8.1

-3.1

1.9

Total

As Reported

-5.3

-3.8

1.8

8.1

-1.0

-0.2

Billing Days Impact

1.5

0.0

0.2

0.6

-0.5

0.1

Currency Impact

-2.5

-2.9

-5.0

-8.3

-2.3

0.2

As Adjusted

-6.3

-6.7

-3.0

0.4

-3.8

0.1

SOURCE Robert Half

, /PRNewswire/ -- Robert Half Inc. (NYSE: RHI) today announced it expects to release third-quarter 2026 earnings results on Thursday, October 22, 2026, at approximately 4:05 p.m. ET. The Company will host a conference call at 5:00 p.m. ET on October 22, following the release.

The dial-in number for the conference call is 800-330-6710 (+1-213-279-1505 outside the United States and Canada). Participants are encouraged to dial in approximately 15 minutes before the scheduled start time. The confirmation code to access the call is 5205953.

A recorded replay of the call will be available beginning October 22 and will remain accessible for 12 months at https://www.webcasts.com/RobertHalfQ32026. The conference call also will be archived in audio format on the company's website at roberthalf.com.  

About Robert Half
Robert Half is the world's first and largest specialized talent solutions and business consulting firm, connecting highly skilled job seekers with rewarding opportunities at great companies. We offer contract talent and permanent placement solutions in the fields of finance and accounting, technology, marketing and creative, legal, and administrative and customer support, and we also provide executive search services. Robert Half is the parent company of Protiviti, a global consulting firm that delivers internal audit, risk, business and technology consulting solutions. In the last 12 months, Robert Half has been recognized as one of America's Most Innovative Companies by Fortune and, with Protiviti, has been named as a Fortune® Most Admired Company™ and one of the 100 Best Companies to Work For. Explore talent solutions, research and insights at roberthalf.com.

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, /PRNewswire/ -- Staffing Industry Analysts has named Robert Half leaders Angela Lurie and Sara Gagen to its 2026 Global Power 150 Women in Staffing, which recognizes women making a significant impact on the staffing industry. Lurie was honored for her leadership of Robert Half's Management Resources practice group, while Gagen was recognized for advancing technology and business transformation across the organization.

Angela Lurie

Sara Gagen

"Angela and Sara are exceptional leaders who continue to move our organization and industry forward," said M. Keith Waddell, President and Chief Executive Officer of Robert Half. "Their commitment to innovation, collaboration and developing high-performing teams reflects our values and continued success."

Angela Lurie, Global Executive Director of Robert Half's Management Resources group, leads a business with more than 140 locations worldwide. Since joining Robert Half in 1999, she has built and developed high-performing teams while leading the company's practice groups to achieve significant growth. Previously, as senior vice president of the company's Full-Time Engagement Professionals program, she helped expand the initiative into a global offering that now includes thousands of professionals across multiple specializations.

Sara Gagen, Senior Vice President of Applications, Technology and Innovation, has led programs supporting Robert Half's business transformation for more than 15 years. She oversees teams and initiatives spanning cloud solutions, Salesforce innovation, marketing technology, engineering, business systems analysis and quality services. Her 500-person team helps deliver technology solutions that support the company's operations and continued innovation.

The complete 2026 Global Power 150 list is available at Staffing Industry Analysts.

FAQs
What is SIA's Global Power 150?
Staffing Industry Analysts' annual Global Power 150 recognizes women whose leadership, achievements and influence are making a significant impact on their organizations and the staffing industry.

Which Robert Half leaders were named to the 2026 Global Power 150?
Angela Lurie, Global Executive Director of Robert Half's Management Resources group, and Sara Gagen, Senior Vice President of Applications, Technology and Innovation, were named to Staffing Industry Analysts' 2026 Global Power 150.

Why were these leaders recognized?
Angela Lurie was recognized for leading global business growth and developing high-performing teams across Robert Half's talent solutions operations. Sara Gagen was honored for advancing technology innovation and business transformation while building teams that support collaboration and professional development.

About Robert Half
Robert Half (NYSE: RHI) is the world's first and largest specialized talent solutions and business consulting firm, connecting highly skilled job seekers with rewarding opportunities at great companies. We offer contract talent and full-time solutions in the fields of finance and accounting, technology, marketing and creative, legal, and administrative and customer support, and we also provide executive search services.

Robert Half is the parent company of Protiviti®, a global consulting firm that delivers internal audit, risk, business and technology consulting solutions. In the last 12 months, Robert Half has been recognized as one of America's Most Innovative Companies by Fortune and, with Protiviti, has been named a Fortune® Most Admired Company™ and one of the 100 Best Companies to Work For. Explore talent solutions, research and insights at roberthalf.com.

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Input from employees and recommendations from consulting leaders and clients recognize global consulting firm's workplace culture and capabilities across AI, technology, risk and business transformation

, /PRNewswire/ -- Protiviti, a global consulting firm, has earned two prominent 2026 honors spotlighting its workplace culture and consulting capabilities. The firm was named to the Fortune Best Workplaces in Consulting & Professional Services™  for the 10th consecutive year and the Forbes World's Best Management Consulting Firms list for the fifth consecutive year.

Together, the recognitions reflect independent feedback from the audiences most central to Protiviti's momentum: its people, consulting industry leaders and clients.

"Earning these honors year after year reflects the commitment our people bring to Protiviti, our clients and one another," said Joseph Tarantino, president and CEO of Protiviti. "Our collaborative culture, innovation-focused approach and deep expertise enable us to connect strategy, technology and execution to help clients navigate complexity and achieve meaningful results. This combination of exceptional people, shared purpose and client impact continues to move our firm forward."

Employees Recognize Protiviti as a Leading Consulting Workplace

Protiviti's inclusion on the Fortune Best Workplaces in Consulting & Professional Services list is based on confidential employee feedback collected through the firm's 2025 Great Place To Work® survey.

Based on analysis of survey feedback from more than 125,000 U.S. employees at Great Place To Work-Certified™ companies in the consulting and professional services industry Evaluates the quality and consistency of the employee experience, including trust, respect, fairness, pride and camaraderie Reflects the strength, consistency and durability of Protiviti's workplace culture through changing business and workforce conditions Consulting Leaders and Clients Recommend Protiviti Worldwide

The Forbes World's Best Management Consulting Firms ranking, produced in partnership with Statista, is based on independent research and recommendations from consulting leaders and clients around the world.

Nearly 9,000 total respondents: 5,400 consulting partners and executives and 3,700 senior client executives Spans 31 countries, with respondents recommending firms other than their own Covers 13 industries and 15 consulting areas, including artificial intelligence, data analytics, risk management, sustainability and supply chain management In 2026, Protiviti was also named to the Fortune 100 Best Companies to Work For® list for the 12th consecutive year. Additional honors include recognition on the Forbes America's Best Midsize Employers, America's Best Employers for Women and America's Best Management Consulting Firms lists. 

About Protiviti

Protiviti (www.protiviti.com) is a global consulting firm that helps clients transform and protect their businesses, and respond to planned and unexpected events. Through a network of more than 90 offices in over 25 countries, Protiviti and its independent and locally owned member firms deliver deep expertise and tailored capabilities across technology, artificial intelligence, data, operations, finance, legal, compliance, HR, marketing, digital, risk, and internal audit — enabling organizations to accelerate innovation, navigate risks and safeguard what matters most.

Named to the Fortune 100 Best Companies to Work For® list since 2015, Protiviti Inc. has served more than 80 percent of Fortune 100 and nearly 80 percent of Fortune 500 companies. The firm also works with government agencies and smaller, growing companies, including those looking to go public. Protiviti Inc. is a wholly owned subsidiary of Robert Half (NYSE: RHI).

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Amid more challenging business conditions, global executives are prioritizing resilience, strategic partnerships and workforce readiness as they pursue growth

, /PRNewswire/ -- Global business leaders are entering 2027 under pressure to transform faster, protect enterprise value and respond more effectively to disruption, yet most organizations lack a high level of confidence that they can do all three at once.

This is among the many notable findings in Unleashing Enterprise Value, the report on the results of the 15th annual Top Risks and Opportunities Survey from Protiviti and NC State University's Enterprise Risk Management Initiative.

Highlights: 2027 Top Risks & Opportunities Survey Cyber threats, risks from implementing AI and economic uncertainty top the near-term concerns of the 1,330 global board members and C-suite executives surveyed. In addition, ecosystem partnerships are now seen as the best opportunities by organizations to drive growth.

The bottom line: Organizations want to transform and grow.  but most executives lack strong confidence that their companies can transform, protect enterprise value and respond quickly to emerging opportunities and risks at the same time. However, while executives expressed greater confidence in their organizations' ability to protect enterprise value (48%) and transform the business (45%), fewer were highly confident in their ability to respond with agility to emerging opportunities and risks (38%). The survey found that 78% of organizations lack strong confidence across all three of these vital capabilities.

The findings also reveal a sense that risk levels are escalating across the board, with nearly every near-term risk measured year over year increasing in significance.

"Transformation alone will not be enough in 2027," said Matt Moore, global leader of Legal, Risk & Compliance at Protiviti. "The advantage will go to organizations that can turn uncertainty into opportunity, using risk insights to adapt faster, act decisively, and accelerate growth. Connecting those priorities will be critical to competing and growing with confidence."

Key findings: What leaders need to know

Protecting enterprise value dominates the risk agenda. Five of the top 10 near-term risks relate to cyber threats, regulation, privacy, third parties and resilience-related capabilities. Growth expectations are moderating. 64% see significant revenue growth opportunities over the next two to three years, down from 69% last year. Ecosystem partnerships are gaining importance.  65% see significant opportunities to expand strategic alliances and partnerships, up from 62% last year. AI value depends more on operating discipline than technology deployment. Workforce enablement, integration and governance lead executives' near-term AI priorities to maximize value. Top 10 near-term global risks

Cyber threats New risks from implementing AI Economic conditions, including inflationary pressures Heightened regulatory change, uncertainty and fragmentation Rapid disruption from emerging technologies and other market forces Skills and talent acquisition and retention, leadership development and succession Privacy and compliance with growing identity-protection regulations and expectations Third-party risks Limited workforce skills to adopt new and emerging technologies Inability to use rigorous data analytics for strategic and operational advantage Why it matters: The findings do not point to a more risk-averse strategy. In fact, protecting the enterprise is essential to enabling growth and a prerequisite for transformation. The results show that security, governance and resilience will determine how quickly organizations can scale AI, modernize infrastructure and pursue growth initiatives.

"Resilience should be treated as an integrated business capability, not as separate risk, transformation and strategy initiatives," said Dr. Mark Beasley, professor of enterprise risk management, director of NC State's ERM Initiative and co-author of the report. "Breaking down silos can help leaders recognize change earlier, accelerate strategic decisions and turn uncertainty into competitive opportunity."

Strategic alliances emerge as a growth path

The findings also suggest that leaders are looking beyond organic growth and internal capabilities as uncertainty increases, with ecosystem development representing the leading growth opportunity for organizations over the next two to three years. As traditional growth avenues become more challenging, strategic alliances and broader business ecosystems can offer access to specialized capabilities, emerging technologies and new customer segments.

"No organization can solve the AI or cyber risk challenges alone," said Kim Bozzella, global CIO & CISO solutions leader at Protiviti. "Strategic alliances can give companies access to specialized capabilities, established platforms and innovation opportunities they may not be able to build as quickly or effectively on their own."

AI priorities shift from adoption to value creation

Executives are moving beyond AI experimentation and focusing on what it takes to realize measurable value from their investments. Their top priorities to maximize the value of AI deployments are:

Equipping the workforce to realize AI's value Integrating AI with existing technologies, business processes and workflows Improving governance and accountability for AI deployments The takeaway: Deploying AI is not the same as operationalizing it. Organizations need workforce readiness, governance and integration discipline to translate AI investment into productivity, better decision-making and enterprise value.

Report and resources

The report, "Unleashing Enterprise Value: Executive Perspectives on Top Near-Term Risks and Long-Term Risks," provides results and analysis by executive position and industry group.

A webinar featuring Protiviti leaders will be held Oct. 15, 2026, at 1:00 p.m. ET.

About Protiviti

Protiviti (www.protiviti.com) is a global consulting firm that helps clients transform and protect their businesses, and respond to planned and unexpected events. Through a network of more than 90 offices in over 25 countries, Protiviti and its independent and locally owned member firms deliver deep expertise and tailored capabilities across technology, artificial intelligence, data, operations, finance, legal, compliance, HR, marketing, digital, risk, and internal audit — enabling organizations to accelerate innovation, navigate risks and safeguard what matters most.

Named to the Fortune 100 Best Companies to Work For® list since 2015, Protiviti Inc. has served more than 80% of Fortune 100 and nearly 80% of Fortune 500 companies. The firm also works with government agencies and smaller, growing companies, including those looking to go public. Protiviti Inc. is a wholly owned subsidiary of Robert Half (NYSE: RHI).

About North Carolina State University's Enterprise Risk Management (ERM) Initiative

The Enterprise Risk Management (ERM) Initiative (www.erm.ncsu.edu) in the Poole College of Management at North Carolina State University provides thought leadership about ERM practices and their integration with strategy and corporate governance. Faculty in the ERM Initiative frequently work with boards of directors and senior management teams helping them link ERM to strategy and governance, host executive workshops and educational training sessions, and issue research and thought papers on practical approaches to implementing more effective risk oversight techniques.

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, /PRNewswire/ -- Global talent solutions and business consulting firm Robert Half (NYSE: RHI) has been named by Forbes as one of the World's Best Employers 2026. This recognition highlights multinational companies that demonstrate a strong commitment to employee well-being and an exceptional workplace experience.

Forbes' World's Best Employers list is based on an independent survey of more than 300,000 employees across 50 countries. Respondents rated their employers on employee satisfaction, workplace culture and reputation, with particular attention to well-being, inclusivity, career growth and work-life balance—underscoring what it takes to be a top employer on a global scale.

"Being named one of the World's Best Employers reflects the dedication, talent and collaboration of our employees around the world," said M. Keith Waddell, president and chief executive officer of Robert Half. "We are committed to fostering an environment where people can grow their careers, do meaningful work, and make a positive impact for our clients, colleagues and communities."

Robert Half's employee commitment is grounded in its core values of integrity, inclusion, innovation and commitment to success. The company supports employees through opportunities to grow their careers, contribute meaningful work and make an impact in the communities where they live and work.

The company has also been named a World's Most Admired Company by Fortune and one of the Best Employers for Company Culture by Forbes.

FAQs:
How were companies selected for this recognition?
Forbes' World's Best Employers list is based on an independent survey of more than 300,000 employees across 50 countries. Employees evaluated employers on factors including workplace culture, well-being, inclusivity, career development, work-life balance and whether they would recommend their employer to others.

Why was Robert Half recognized?
Robert Half was recognized for its commitment to creating an exceptional workplace experience where employees can grow their careers, do meaningful work and make a positive impact. The company fosters an organizational culture grounded in its core values of integrity, inclusion, innovation and commitment to success.

What does this recognition mean for Robert Half?
This recognition reinforces Robert Half's reputation as an employer of choice and reflects the company's ongoing commitment to supporting employee well-being, career growth and a positive workplace culture. It also highlights the strength of the company's people-first approach across its global workforce.

About Robert Half
Robert Half (NYSE: RHI) is the world's first and largest specialized talent solutions and business consulting firm, connecting highly skilled job seekers with rewarding opportunities at great companies. We offer contract talent and full-time solutions in the fields of finance and accounting, technology, marketing and creative, legal, and administrative and customer support, and we also provide executive search services.

Robert Half is the parent company of Protiviti®, a global consulting firm that delivers internal audit, risk, business and technology consulting solutions. In the last 12 months, Robert Half has been recognized as one of America's Most Innovative Companies by Fortune and, with Protiviti, has been named a Fortune® Most Admired Company™ and one of the 100 Best Companies to Work For. Explore talent solutions, research and insights at RobertHalf.com.

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, /PRNewswire/ -- Global talent solutions and business consulting firm Robert Half (NYSE: RHI) has been named one of Fortune's Best Workplaces in Consulting & Professional Services for 2026. Robert Half's consulting subsidiary, Protiviti, was also recognized, reflecting the strong workplace cultures across both organizations.

Compiled in partnership with Great Place to Work®, the rankings are based on an analysis of employee feedback and company practices. More than 125,000 employees at Great Place to Work Certified™ organizations in the consulting and professional services industry were surveyed. Companies were selected based on their ability to deliver positive outcomes for employees regardless of job function, work status or demographic background.

"Being recognized as one of the Best Workplaces in Consulting and Professional Services is a reflection of the workplace culture our employees help create every day," said M. Keith Waddell, president and chief executive officer of Robert Half. "We are committed to fostering an environment where people feel supported, valued and empowered to do their best work while building meaningful careers."

In the company's 2026 Great Place To Work® survey, 92% of employees at Robert Half said their organization is a great place to work, compared to 57% at a typical U.S.-based company.

FAQs
How were companies selected for this recognition?
Companies were selected based on employee survey responses and their ability to deliver consistently positive workplace experiences for all employees, regardless of job function, work status or demographic background. The methodology evaluates factors such as trust, respect, fairness, pride and camaraderie in the workplace.

Why was Robert Half recognized?
Robert Half was recognized for fostering a workplace culture where employees can thrive professionally and personally. The company is committed to supporting employee well-being, growth and connection. In the company's 2026 Great Place To Work® survey, 92% of employees said Robert Half is a great place to work, compared to 57% at a typical U.S.-based company.

What does this recognition mean for Robert Half?
This recognition reinforces Robert Half's reputation as an employer of choice in the consulting and professional services industry. It highlights the company's ongoing commitment to creating a positive employee experience and investing in an organizational culture that attracts, develops, and retains top talent.

About Robert Half
Robert Half (NYSE: RHI) is the world's first and largest specialized talent solutions and business consulting firm, connecting highly skilled job seekers with rewarding opportunities at great companies. We offer contract talent and full-time solutions in the fields of finance and accounting, technology, marketing and creative, legal, and administrative and customer support, and we also provide executive search services.

Robert Half is the parent company of Protiviti®, a global consulting firm that delivers internal audit, risk, business and technology consulting solutions. In the last 12 months, Robert Half has been recognized as one of America's Most Innovative Companies by Fortune and, with Protiviti, has been named a Fortune® Most Admired Company™ and one of the 100 Best Companies to Work For. Explore talent solutions, research and insights at roberthalf.com.

SOURCE Robert Half

British engineering firm Vesuvius (VSVS.L) said on Tuesday it was assessing a £1.37 billion ($1.81 billion) cash-and-stock ​bid from Austria-based RHI Magnesita N.V (RHIM.VI), sending shares ‌up 31%.

The bid comes after Vesuvius rejected a series of proposals from RHI Magnesita over the past year. The ​latest proposal, valuing Vesuvius at 551 pence ​per share, represented a 47% premium to its ⁠closing price on Monday.

Vesuvius' stock was last up ​23% at 461 pence on Tuesday, on track ​for its biggest intra-day gain since late 2008. RHI's London-listed shares fell 3%.

The UK firm said the latest proposed bid received ​support from Cevian Capital, its largest shareholder, based ​on LSEG data.

Both Vesuvius and RHI Magnesita make heat-resistant materials that ‌line ⁠furnaces, ladles and vessels used in extreme high-temperature industrial processes such as steelmaking.

Vesuvius, in its first-half results in July, said its steel division lost market ​share as ​it has been ⁠grappling with rising costs, operational challenges and supply chain issues in North ​America.

The company traces its origins to 1916 ​in ⁠Pittsburgh, when the Arensburg brothers and their friend Arthur Jackman produced clay graphite crucibles for melting steel to ⁠capitalise ​on the American steel industry ​boom.

($1 = 0.7557 pounds)

Sequoia Financial Advisors LLC purchased a new position in Robert Half Inc. (NYSE:RHI – Free Report) during the 2nd quarter, according to its most recent filing with the Securities and Exchange Commission (SEC). The firm purchased 25,400 shares of the business services provider’s stock, valued at approximately $780,000.

Several other institutional investors have also added to or reduced their stakes in RHI. Basecamp Wealth Advisors LLC grew its position in shares of Robert Half by 19.4% during the 1st quarter. Basecamp Wealth Advisors LLC now owns 2,164 shares of the business services provider’s stock valued at $55,000 after acquiring an additional 351 shares during the period. IFP Advisors Inc raised its holdings in Robert Half by 9.0% in the 4th quarter. IFP Advisors Inc now owns 6,845 shares of the business services provider’s stock worth $186,000 after purchasing an additional 564 shares during the period. Larson Financial Group LLC lifted its position in Robert Half by 321.0% during the fourth quarter. Larson Financial Group LLC now owns 1,002 shares of the business services provider’s stock valued at $27,000 after purchasing an additional 764 shares in the last quarter. HB Wealth Management LLC grew its holdings in Robert Half by 11.4% during the first quarter. HB Wealth Management LLC now owns 8,344 shares of the business services provider’s stock valued at $212,000 after purchasing an additional 856 shares during the period. Finally, Elevation Wealth Partners LLC grew its holdings in Robert Half by 605.6% during the second quarter. Elevation Wealth Partners LLC now owns 1,136 shares of the business services provider’s stock valued at $35,000 after purchasing an additional 975 shares during the period. 92.41% of the stock is currently owned by institutional investors.

Robert Half Stock Performance Shares of RHI stock opened at $37.33 on Friday. Robert Half Inc. has a 52-week low of $21.83 and a 52-week high of $46.70. The firm has a market capitalization of $3.82 billion, a PE ratio of 32.46 and a beta of 0.81. The stock has a fifty day simple moving average of $40.78 and a two-hundred day simple moving average of $32.16.

Robert Half (NYSE:RHI – Get Free Report) last announced its quarterly earnings data on Thursday, July 23rd. The business services provider reported $0.26 EPS for the quarter, meeting the consensus estimate of $0.26. The business had revenue of $1.34 billion for the quarter, compared to the consensus estimate of $1.32 billion. Robert Half had a return on equity of 9.18% and a net margin of 2.17%.The business’s revenue was down 2.4% on a year-over-year basis. During the same period in the previous year, the business earned $0.41 earnings per share. On average, sell-side analysts forecast that Robert Half Inc. will post 1.27 EPS for the current fiscal year. Robert Half Dividend Announcement The firm also recently declared a quarterly dividend, which was paid on Tuesday, September 15th. Investors of record on Tuesday, August 25th were issued a $0.59 dividend. The ex-dividend date of this dividend was Tuesday, August 25th. This represents a $2.36 dividend on an annualized basis and a yield of 6.3%. Robert Half’s payout ratio is currently 205.22%.

Analyst Ratings Changes RHI has been the topic of several recent research reports. The Goldman Sachs Group raised their price objective on Robert Half from $26.00 to $29.00 and gave the stock a “sell” rating in a research note on Friday, July 24th. Truist Financial boosted their price objective on Robert Half from $40.00 to $50.00 and gave the company a “buy” rating in a research note on Wednesday, July 22nd. Weiss Ratings raised shares of Robert Half from a “sell (d+)” rating to a “hold (c-)” rating in a report on Tuesday, August 18th. BMO Capital Markets upgraded shares of Robert Half from a “market perform” rating to an “outperform” rating and set a $47.00 target price on the stock in a research note on Monday, July 27th. Finally, Zacks Research raised shares of Robert Half from a “strong sell” rating to a “hold” rating in a report on Tuesday, July 14th. Three investment analysts have rated the stock with a Buy rating, four have issued a Hold rating and three have assigned a Sell rating to the company’s stock. According to MarketBeat, the stock has a consensus rating of “Hold” and a consensus price target of $34.75.

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Robert Half Company Profile (Free Report)

Robert Half (NYSE: RHI) is a global talent solutions and business consulting company. Through its staffing operations, the company connects employers with skilled professionals for temporary, temporary-to-hire and permanent positions, as well as project-based assignments.

Robert Half specializes in several professional fields, including accounting and finance, technology, legal, marketing and creative, and administrative and customer support services. Its offerings include recruitment, workforce management and talent placement solutions designed to support organizations with changing personnel needs.

The company also operates Protiviti, a wholly owned subsidiary that provides internal audit, risk and compliance, technology, business performance and other consulting services.

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55% of Gen Z workers say they plan to look for a new job by year-end 53% believe changing employers could offer greater salary potential Career growth, stronger benefits and flexibility are driving job searches; AI pressures contributing to burnout , /PRNewswire/ -- Gen Z professionals may be considering a job change to improve their earning potential, according to research from talent solutions and business consulting firm Robert Half. In a recent survey, more than half (55%) say they plan to look for a new job before the end of the year, up from 32% one year ago.

Salary is a major factor behind the shift, as more than half (53%) believe changing employers could offer greater earning potential. They're also motivated by stronger perks and benefits, career advancement opportunities and greater workplace flexibility. Expectations tied to AI adoption may be adding pressure, with 37% of Gen Z job seekers reporting challenges keeping pace with changing technology during their search for a new role.

Key findings:

55% of Gen Z professionals plan to look for a new job by year-end. Of those, 56% want stronger perks and benefits and 50% cite limited advancement opportunities in their current role. 53% believe changing employers could offer greater salary potential. 37% of those looking for a job worry about keeping their AI skills up to date. What do Gen Z professionals value most?
While compensation remains a top priority, many Gen Z professionals are seeking opportunities that better align with their career aspirations, financial goals and overall workplace expectations.  According to the research, the top benefits and perks that Gen Z workers consider when evaluating offers include:

Health insurance (65%) More flexible work schedules (60%) Commuter benefits (57%) 401(k) savings plan (53%) Dental insurance (52%) Free or subsidized meals (52%) On-site professional development or training opportunities (49%) "Younger professionals are taking a proactive approach to their careers, and for many that includes exploring new roles that offer stronger earning potential, advancement opportunities and flexibility," said Dawn Fay, operational president of Robert Half. "Employers should be clear about growth paths, compensation, and the support available to help retain workers and encourage them to build their skills."

Gen Z embraces AI, but burnout is mounting
Gen Z workers are adapting to a workplace increasingly influenced by AI. Although 87% say they use AI for professional purposes, nearly one-quarter (24%) say integrating AI into their daily work has led to burnout, primarily because they:
 

Feel pressure to be more productive (37%) Have fears over job security if they don't adopt new tools (34%) Can feel overwhelmed by continuous learning requirements (27%) "As AI reshapes the workplace, many professionals, including from Gen Z, are feeling pressure to boost productivity and keep their skills current," said Fay. "Employers can help by offering practical training and support that builds confidence without contributing to burnout."

FAQ:
Why are Gen Z professionals looking for new jobs now?
Gen Z professionals are increasingly exploring new opportunities to find stronger career growth, higher earning potential and greater flexibility. Many are seeking a new role before the end of the year that offers a clear path to advancement and aligns with their workplace expectations.

Which workplace benefits matter most to Gen Z professionals?
Flexibility remains a key priority, but many Gen Z professionals also place significant value on benefits that support their financial well-being and long-term stability. They're evaluating the full employee experience, not just salary alone.

How is AI affecting Gen Z employees at work?
While Gen Z has been quick to adopt AI and integrate it into daily work, many are navigating the pressures that come with evolving technology. Expectations around productivity and keeping skills current have contributed to workplace burnout.

What can employers do to attract and retain Gen Z talent?
Employers can strengthen retention by offering clear career development opportunities, competitive compensation and greater flexible work options. Providing support for AI adoption and ongoing skills development can also help employees feel more confident and engaged.

About the research 
The research is gathered from two surveys developed by Robert Half and conducted by an independent research firm in March and April 2026. The surveys contain responses from more than 440 Gen Z professionals in the United States.

About Robert Half
Robert Half (NYSE: RHI) is the world's first and largest specialized talent solutions and business consulting firm, connecting highly skilled job seekers with rewarding opportunities at great companies. We offer contract talent and permanent placement solutions in the fields of finance and accounting, technology, marketing and creative, legal, and administrative and customer support, and we also provide executive search services. Robert Half is the parent company of Protiviti®, a global consulting firm that delivers internal audit, risk, business and technology consulting solutions. In the past 12 months, Robert Half, including Protiviti, has been named one of the Fortune® Most Admired Companies™ and 100 Best Companies to Work For. Explore talent solutions, research and insights at RobertHalf.com.

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Robert Half Inc. (NYSE:RHI – Get Free Report) has been given an average recommendation of “Hold” by the ten analysts that are presently covering the firm, MarketBeat.com reports. Three investment analysts have rated the stock with a sell recommendation, four have assigned a hold recommendation and three have given a buy recommendation to the company. The average 12 month target price among brokerages that have issued a report on the stock in the last year is $34.75.

A number of brokerages have recently weighed in on RHI. Weiss Ratings upgraded Robert Half from a “sell (d+)” rating to a “hold (c-)” rating in a research note on Tuesday, August 18th. Truist Financial boosted their price objective on Robert Half from $40.00 to $50.00 and gave the stock a “buy” rating in a research report on Wednesday, July 22nd. BMO Capital Markets upgraded Robert Half from a “market perform” rating to an “outperform” rating and set a $47.00 price objective for the company in a research note on Monday, July 27th. Zacks Research raised Robert Half from a “strong sell” rating to a “hold” rating in a research report on Tuesday, July 14th. Finally, Robert W. Baird set a $47.00 target price on Robert Half in a research report on Monday, July 27th.

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Institutional Trading of Robert Half Hedge funds have recently added to or reduced their stakes in the stock. BlackRock Inc. bought a new position in shares of Robert Half during the 2nd quarter valued at approximately $409,875,000. AQR Capital Management LLC lifted its stake in Robert Half by 24.8% in the third quarter. AQR Capital Management LLC now owns 7,738,454 shares of the business services provider’s stock valued at $262,953,000 after purchasing an additional 1,537,245 shares during the last quarter. Pzena Investment Management LLC purchased a new position in shares of Robert Half during the 2nd quarter valued at $191,025,000. Capital World Investors raised its stake in Robert Half by 36.0% in the 4th quarter. Capital World Investors now owns 5,902,279 shares of the business services provider’s stock valued at $160,306,000 after acquiring an additional 1,561,146 shares during the period. Finally, State Street Corp raised its position in shares of Robert Half by 2.7% in the second quarter. State Street Corp now owns 4,873,440 shares of the business services provider’s stock valued at $200,055,000 after purchasing an additional 127,322 shares during the period. Institutional investors own 92.41% of the company’s stock. Robert Half Price Performance NYSE RHI opened at $45.34 on Monday. Robert Half has a 1 year low of $21.83 and a 1 year high of $46.70. The firm has a market cap of $4.64 billion, a price-to-earnings ratio of 39.43 and a beta of 0.79. The company has a fifty day moving average price of $38.47 and a 200-day moving average price of $30.69.

Robert Half (NYSE:RHI – Get Free Report) last released its quarterly earnings results on Thursday, July 23rd. The business services provider reported $0.26 earnings per share for the quarter, meeting analysts’ consensus estimates of $0.26. Robert Half had a net margin of 2.17% and a return on equity of 9.18%. The company had revenue of $1.34 billion for the quarter, compared to analyst estimates of $1.32 billion. During the same period last year, the firm earned $0.41 earnings per share. The firm’s revenue was down 2.4% on a year-over-year basis. On average, research analysts anticipate that Robert Half will post 1.27 EPS for the current fiscal year.

Robert Half Dividend Announcement The business also recently declared a quarterly dividend, which will be paid on Tuesday, September 15th. Investors of record on Tuesday, August 25th will be given a dividend of $0.59 per share. The ex-dividend date is Tuesday, August 25th. This represents a $2.36 annualized dividend and a yield of 5.2%. Robert Half’s dividend payout ratio is presently 205.22%.

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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.

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Key Takeaways Robert Half stock gained 87.6% in six months, beating the industry's 79.8% and S&P 500's 11.4% growth.RHI ended Q2 2026 with $325M cash, $102M free cash flow and a 1.47 current ratio.Robert Half paid a 59-cent quarterly dividend and returned $59M to shareholders in Q2 2026. Robert Half (RHI - Free Report) stock has gained 87.6% over the past six months, outperforming the industry’s 79.8% growth and the Zacks S&P 500 Composite's 11.4% return.

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Let us delve deeper into the factors that have contributed to the company’s outperformance.

Favorable Above-Industry ReturnsRobert Half's return on equity (ROE) is higher than the industry average. Currently, the company’s ROE is 9.18%, while the industry benchmark is 8.32%, indicating that RHI generates greater earnings from its equity base than the broader industry, supporting its competitive positioning. Sustaining an above-industry ROE could strengthen the company’s ability to generate shareholder returns as operating conditions improve.

RHI’s Cash Profile Bolsters Liquidity

The company holds a strong cash profile. At the end of the second quarter of 2026, the company held $325 million in cash and $821 million in net receivables, with no outstanding borrowings under its $100 million revolving credit facility, reflecting a conservative balance sheet. RHI reported free cash flow (FCF) of $102 million during the second quarter of 2026 against the preceding quarter's negative FCF of $121 million. During the same period, it generated $109 million of cash from operations after using $112 million in the first quarter of 2026, leaving first-half operating cash use at only $4 million. This improving internally generated cash position is expected to support working capital, fixed payments, dividends and other obligations over both short-term and long-term periods.

RHI had a current ratio of 1.47 at the end of the second quarter of 2026, higher than the industry benchmark of 1.31. A metric above one indicates greater efficiency in meeting short-term obligations, which bolsters investor confidence.

Shareholder-Friendly Strategy

RHI consistently rewards its shareholders through dividend payments and share repurchases, despite fluctuations in its cash position. In 2023, 2024 and 2025, the company returned $205.91 million, $220 million and $238 million in dividends, while repurchasing shares worth $254.6 million, $276 million and $92.1 million, respectively. This consistency continued as the company paid a quarterly dividend of 59 cents per share and returned $59 million to its shareholders during the second quarter of 2026. These moves instill confidence among shareholders and demonstrate the company’s commitment to returning value to its shareholders.

RHI’s Zacks Rank & Stocks to ConsiderRobert Half currently carries a Zacks Rank #3 (Hold). You can see the complete list of today’s Zacks #1 Rank (Strong Buy) stocks here.

A couple of better-ranked stocks in the broader Business Services sector are Bright Horizons Family Solutions Inc. (BFAM - Free Report) and CBIZ, Inc. (CBZ - Free Report) .

Bright Horizons Family Solutions carries a Zacks Rank #2 (Buy) at present. It has a long-term earnings growth expectation of 13.9%.

BFAM delivered a trailing four-quarter earnings surprise of 7.6%, on average.

CBIZ also holds a Zacks Rank of 2 at present. It has a long-term earnings growth expectation of 11.6%.

CBZ beat earnings estimates in three of the last four quarters and missed once, with an average earnings surprise of 8.9%.

Allworth Financial LP acquired a new position in Robert Half Inc. (NYSE:RHI – Free Report) in the second quarter, according to its most recent Form 13F filing with the SEC. The institutional investor acquired 20,073 shares of the business services provider’s stock, valued at approximately $616,000.

A number of other institutional investors and hedge funds have also recently bought and sold shares of RHI. Larson Financial Group LLC grew its holdings in Robert Half by 321.0% during the fourth quarter. Larson Financial Group LLC now owns 1,002 shares of the business services provider’s stock worth $27,000 after acquiring an additional 764 shares during the period. Gilpin Wealth Management LLC purchased a new stake in shares of Robert Half in the fourth quarter valued at $27,000. MIRAE ASSET GLOBAL ETFS HOLDINGS Ltd. acquired a new stake in Robert Half during the 2nd quarter worth about $34,000. Elevation Wealth Partners LLC boosted its holdings in shares of Robert Half by 605.6% during the second quarter. Elevation Wealth Partners LLC now owns 1,136 shares of the business services provider’s stock worth $35,000 after purchasing an additional 975 shares during the period. Finally, Fifth Third Bancorp grew its holdings in shares of Robert Half by 94.3% during the 4th quarter. Fifth Third Bancorp now owns 1,368 shares of the business services provider’s stock valued at $37,000 after acquiring an additional 664 shares in the last quarter. Institutional investors own 92.41% of the company’s stock.

Robert Half Stock Up 0.3% NYSE RHI opened at $44.87 on Monday. Robert Half Inc. has a twelve month low of $21.83 and a twelve month high of $45.83. The company’s 50-day simple moving average is $37.17 and its 200 day simple moving average is $30.20. The stock has a market cap of $4.59 billion, a P/E ratio of 39.02 and a beta of 0.79.

Robert Half (NYSE:RHI – Get Free Report) last released its quarterly earnings results on Thursday, July 23rd. The business services provider reported $0.26 EPS for the quarter, hitting analysts’ consensus estimates of $0.26. Robert Half had a return on equity of 9.18% and a net margin of 2.17%.The business had revenue of $1.34 billion for the quarter, compared to analyst estimates of $1.32 billion. During the same period in the prior year, the company earned $0.41 EPS. Robert Half’s revenue for the quarter was down 2.4% on a year-over-year basis. Research analysts anticipate that Robert Half Inc. will post 1.27 earnings per share for the current year. Robert Half Dividend Announcement The company also recently disclosed a quarterly dividend, which will be paid on Tuesday, September 15th. Investors of record on Tuesday, August 25th will be issued a dividend of $0.59 per share. The ex-dividend date is Tuesday, August 25th. This represents a $2.36 dividend on an annualized basis and a yield of 5.3%. Robert Half’s payout ratio is currently 205.22%.

Wall Street Analyst Weigh In Several brokerages recently commented on RHI. Weiss Ratings raised Robert Half from a “sell (d+)” rating to a “hold (c-)” rating in a research note on Tuesday, August 18th. Robert W. Baird set a $47.00 price objective on shares of Robert Half in a research note on Monday, July 27th. Zacks Research upgraded shares of Robert Half from a “strong sell” rating to a “hold” rating in a report on Tuesday, July 14th. Truist Financial boosted their target price on shares of Robert Half from $40.00 to $50.00 and gave the stock a “buy” rating in a research report on Wednesday, July 22nd. Finally, The Goldman Sachs Group increased their target price on Robert Half from $26.00 to $29.00 and gave the company a “sell” rating in a research note on Friday, July 24th. Three investment analysts have rated the stock with a Buy rating, four have given a Hold rating and three have given a Sell rating to the company. Based on data from MarketBeat.com, the stock presently has an average rating of “Hold” and an average price target of $34.75.

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Robert Half Profile (Free Report)

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.

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Honored for leadership in cybersecurity, financial crime compliance, AI-enabled consulting and enterprise transformation

, /PRNewswire/ -- Four Protiviti leaders have been named 2026 Top Consultants by Consulting magazine. The recognition honors senior-level consultants who deliver measurable client impact, drive innovation and contribute to the advancement of their firms and the broader consulting profession.

Protiviti honorees include:

Nick Britton – Excellence in Cybersecurity & Risk Technology
A managing director in Protiviti's Technology Consulting practice, Britton is recognized for advancing cybersecurity consulting through threat-informed solutions that help organizations reduce risk, strengthen cyber resilience and respond to evolving security threats. Katie Dunlap – Excellence in Technology & Digital Consulting
Protiviti's global leader of platform transformation services, data & AI, Dunlap recently joined the firm and is cited for work completed prior to joining Protiviti, including leading complex enterprise transformation programs and delivering AI-powered solutions at scale. Mark Highton – Excellence in Operational & Process Consulting
Protiviti's Global Financial Crime Compliance leader, Highton is honored for advancing financial crime compliance operating and delivery capabilities, including large-scale anti-money laundering (AML) solutions that improve operational efficiency and strengthen risk management. Payal Shah – Excellence in Technology & Digital Consulting
A managing director in Protiviti's Technology Consulting practice, Shah is recognized for significantly expanding Protiviti's Workday practice and helping clients modernize their enterprise resource planning (ERP) platforms to enable scalable, data-driven transformation. "These leaders reflect the vision, expertise and client focus that define how Protiviti helps organizations respond to an increasingly complex operating landscape," said Joseph Tarantino, president and CEO, Protiviti. "As organizations put AI to work, modernize their operations and adapt to rapid technological change, our honorees exemplify the expertise, innovation and practical problem-solving that help clients move forward with confidence."

About Protiviti

Protiviti (www.protiviti.com) is a global consulting firm that helps clients transform and protect their businesses, and respond to planned and unexpected events. Through a network of more than 90 offices in over 25 countries, Protiviti and its independent and locally owned member firms deliver deep expertise and tailored capabilities across technology, artificial intelligence, data, operations, finance, legal, compliance, HR, marketing, digital, risk, and internal audit—enabling organizations to accelerate innovation, navigate risks and safeguard what matters most.

Named to the Fortune 100 Best Companies to Work For® list since 2015, Protiviti Inc. has served more than 80 percent of Fortune 100 and nearly 80 percent of Fortune 500 companies. The firm also works with government agencies and smaller, growing companies, including those looking to go public. Protiviti Inc. is a wholly owned subsidiary of Robert Half (NYSE: RHI).

Protiviti is not licensed or registered as a public accounting firm and does not issue opinions on financial statements or offer attestation services.   

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Key Takeaways RHI expects Q3 revenues of $1.31B-$1.41B and adjusted EPS of 43-53 cents.Robert Half sees adjusted Talent Solutions revenues growing 1%-5% in Q3.RHI expects Protiviti revenues to fall about 6% at the midpoint as regulatory shifts pressure activity. Robert Half Inc. (RHI - Free Report) enters the third quarter with guidance that puts its staffing rebound in focus. Management expects revenues of $1.31 billion to $1.41 billion and adjusted earnings of 43 cents to 53 cents per share.

Our Zacks Consensus Estimate for revenue for the third quarter is $1.36 billion, up marginally year over year. For EPS, the consensus estimate is pinned at 47 cents, increasing 9.3% year over year.

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At the midpoint, adjusted Talent Solutions revenues are expected to grow about 3% year over year, while Protiviti revenues are projected to decline about 6%. The quarter will test whether improving hiring activity can offset continued consulting softness.

Robert Half's Q3 Guidance Puts Talent in FocusTalent Solutions generated $865.4 million in second-quarter revenues, down 1% year over year on a reported basis. Management's third-quarter midpoint assumes a return to year-over-year growth for the business.

The company expects adjusted Talent Solutions revenue growth of 1% to 5% in the third quarter. Midpoint total revenues of $1.36 billion would be flat year over year on an adjusted basis, putting Talent Solutions at the center of the expected improvement.

RHI's Talent Solutions Recovery Is BroadeningPermanent Placement Talent Solutions revenues increased 2.9% to $118 million in the second quarter. Talent Solutions also delivered its third consecutive quarter of sequential revenue growth on an adjusted basis, while Technology was the strongest contract practice with adjusted growth of 2.3%.

ManpowerGroup Inc. (MAN - Free Report) reported improving demand and trends across parts of its portfolio in the second quarter. Kelly Services, Inc. (KELYA - Free Report) , a specialty talent solutions provider, said its second-quarter year-over-year revenue decline improved from the first quarter, adding context to the staffing recovery.

Robert Half's Protiviti Weakness Remains a DragProtiviti revenues declined 4.9% to $471 million in the second quarter. Management expects about a 6% decline at the midpoint of third-quarter guidance as shifts in the U.S. financial services regulatory environment pressure activity.

The engagement mix is changing, with fewer large regulatory remediation projects and more work tied to efficiency, productivity and advanced technologies. Protiviti recorded $7 million of severance costs in the second quarter, with restructuring actions expected to generate $45 million in annualized savings.

RHI's Margin Mix Makes Execution CriticalTalent Solutions gross margin improved to 47.4% from 47.1% a year earlier, while Contract Talent Solutions held its gross margin at 39.1%. Contract bill rates increased 2.3% year over year, helping preserve spreads despite lower volumes.

Protiviti's adjusted gross margin fell to 18.5% from 22.3%. Third-quarter guidance calls for adjusted gross margin of 23% to 25% and adjusted operating margin of 6% to 8% at Protiviti, making execution important as the segment absorbs a different project mix.

Robert Half's July Trends Offer an Early ReadAdjusted Contract Talent Solutions revenues were down 1% in the first two weeks of July, compared with a 2% decline in June. Permanent Placement revenues increased 4% during the first three weeks of July, matching June's growth rate.

Management cautioned that these are very brief periods. Even so, they provide an early benchmark for whether improving client activity can persist long enough to support the third-quarter Talent Solutions growth outlook.

RHI's Signals Keep the Outlook BalancedThe third quarter is a test of operating mix. Talent Solutions needs to sustain its recovery while Protiviti works through regulatory-driven pressure and rebuilds margins.

RHI currently carries a Zacks Rank #4 (Sell), a Value Score of B, Growth Score of C, Momentum Score of F and VGM Score of C.

You can see the complete list of today’s Zacks #1 Rank (Strong Buy) stocks here.

The Value Score is a relative positive, but the weak Momentum Score and middle-range Growth and VGM Scores temper the picture. The Zacks Style Scores complement rather than override the Zacks Rank, which points to an unfavorable near-term earnings-estimate revision trend.

On August 18, 2026, Robert Half Inc
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shares rose 3.0%, bringing the current price to $43.76. This price is within a 52-week range of $21.83 to $44.47, indicating significant price appreciation over the past year.

GF Value™ verdict: Current price of $43.76 is 21.3% below the GF Value™ estimate of $55.61.GF Score™: 73/100, indicating above-average overall quality.Most notable signal: Insider activity shows a net sale of $0.2M over the past 12 months, with no buying activity recorded.Is RHI Overvalued or Undervalued?Robert Half Inc's current price of $43.76 presents an opportunity, as it is 21.3% undervalued compared to the GF Value™ estimate of $55.61. The GF Value™ is GuruFocus' proprietary intrinsic-value calculation, which considers historical trading multiples, past business growth, and future performance estimates. Being modestly undervalued suggests a margin of safety for potential investors, offering an attractive entry point. However, potential investors should consider the risks associated with this valuation, especially given the company's mixed signals regarding insider activities and financial stability.

With the GF Valuation label indicating modest undervaluation, RHI appears to have room for price appreciation, aligning with a favorable assessment for those considering holding the stock for the long term.

How Does RHI's Valuation Compare to Its History?MetricCurrentHistoricalP/E (TTM)38.1x20.4xForward P/E34.7xN/AThe current P/E ratio of 38.1x is significantly above its 5-year median P/E of 20.4x, representing an 87% increase. This suggests that the stock is trading at a premium compared to its historical valuation metrics. Therefore, while the GF Value™ assessment indicates undervaluation, the P/E analysis presents a contrasting view, highlighting potential caution in the valuation landscape.

What Does RHI's GF Score™ Tell Us?The GF Score™ measures the overall quality of a stock based on various factors including financial strength, profitability, growth, valuation, and momentum. RHI's score of 73/100 suggests it has above-average quality, with notable strengths in valuation and profitability, but weaknesses in growth.

MetricRatingGF Score™73Financial Strength6/10Profitability7/10Growth3/10Valuation8/10Momentum6/10RHI's relatively high profitability score of 7/10 indicates a strong ability to generate profits, while the valuation score of 8/10 reinforces the notion of being undervalued. However, the growth rank of 3/10 suggests slower growth potential, which could be a concern for long-term investors. Overall, the data indicates a solid financial foundation, but growth prospects may temper enthusiasm.

What Are Gurus and Insiders Doing with RHI?Currently, 10 gurus hold positions in Robert Half Inc, with 8 of them increasing their stake, while 4 have trimmed their positions in recent quarters. This trend of increased holdings by established investors can be seen as a positive signal regarding the stock's potential performance. However, it is important to note that insider activity has shown a net sale of $0.2M over the past 12 months, with no buying reported. Such selling activity might raise questions about the confidence levels of insiders in the company's future prospects.

The combination of guru activity and insider selling presents a mixed picture. While the accumulation by gurus suggests confidence in the stock, the lack of insider buying alongside recent sales could indicate caution or concerns about future performance, warranting careful consideration by potential investors.

What This Means for InvestorsBased on the GF Value™ assessment, Robert Half Inc
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is currently undervalued, presenting a potential opportunity for investors seeking exposure in the business services industry. However, the stock's high P/E ratio and mixed signals from insider activities should be carefully weighed against the attractive valuation. Investors may find RHI appealing, but a thorough analysis of risk factors, particularly in growth potential, is essential.

For more detailed information, you can visit the Robert Half Inc
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stock page for ongoing updates and metrics.

Frequently Asked QuestionsWhat is RHI's GF Score™?

RHI has a GF Score™ of 73/100, indicating it is of above-average quality based on various fundamental metrics.

Is RHI overvalued or undervalued?

According to the GF Value™ assessment, RHI is currently undervalued by 21.3%, suggesting potential upside.

What is RHI's P/E ratio?

RHI's current P/E ratio is 38.1x, which is significantly higher than its 5-year median of 20.4x, indicating it is trading at a premium compared to its historical valuation.

This stock alert was generated using automated technology and GuruFocus financial data to provide readers with timely and accurate market reporting. This content was reviewed by GuruFocus editorial team prior to publication. Please send any questions or comments about this story to [email protected].

Robert Half honored by Forbes as one of America's Best Employers for Women 2026 PR Newswire MENLO PARK, Calif., Au

Robert Half announces planned leadership transition at Protiviti PR Newswire MENLO PARK, Calif., Aug. 3, 2026

Posted by Defense World Staff on Jul 31st, 2026

Bank of New York Mellon Corp reduced its stake in Robert Half Inc. (NYSE:RHI – Free Report) by 4.9% during the first quarter, according to its most recent 13F filing with the Securities and Exchange Commission (SEC). The institutional investor owned 612,541 shares of the business services provider’s stock after selling 31,399 shares during the period. Bank of New York Mellon Corp owned 0.60% of Robert Half worth $15,559,000 at the end of the most recent reporting period.

Other institutional investors have also modified their holdings of the company. Larson Financial Group LLC increased its holdings in Robert Half by 321.0% during the 4th quarter. Larson Financial Group LLC now owns 1,002 shares of the business services provider’s stock worth $27,000 after purchasing an additional 764 shares during the period. Gilpin Wealth Management LLC bought a new position in shares of Robert Half during the 4th quarter worth $27,000. MIRAE ASSET GLOBAL ETFS HOLDINGS Ltd. bought a new position in shares of Robert Half during the 2nd quarter worth $34,000. Fifth Third Bancorp increased its stake in shares of Robert Half by 94.3% during the fourth quarter. Fifth Third Bancorp now owns 1,368 shares of the business services provider’s stock valued at $37,000 after buying an additional 664 shares during the period. Finally, Danske Bank A S purchased a new position in shares of Robert Half during the third quarter valued at $37,000. 92.41% of the stock is owned by hedge funds and other institutional investors.

Analysts Set New Price Targets A number of research firms have commented on RHI. Robert W. Baird set a $47.00 target price on shares of Robert Half in a research report on Monday. William Blair raised shares of Robert Half from a “market perform” rating to an “outperform” rating in a research report on Tuesday, April 21st. Zacks Research upgraded shares of Robert Half from a “strong sell” rating to a “hold” rating in a research note on Tuesday, July 14th. The Goldman Sachs Group lifted their price objective on shares of Robert Half from $26.00 to $29.00 and gave the company a “sell” rating in a report on Friday, July 24th. Finally, Truist Financial boosted their price objective on shares of Robert Half from $40.00 to $50.00 and gave the stock a “buy” rating in a research note on Wednesday, July 22nd. Three investment analysts have rated the stock with a Buy rating, three have given a Hold rating and four have assigned a Sell rating to the stock. According to MarketBeat.com, Robert Half currently has a consensus rating of “Reduce” and an average price target of $34.75.

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Robert Half Price Performance Shares of RHI stock opened at $37.38 on Friday. The stock’s fifty day moving average price is $33.25 and its 200 day moving average price is $28.72. Robert Half Inc. has a 1-year low of $21.83 and a 1-year high of $42.25. The company has a market cap of $3.82 billion, a price-to-earnings ratio of 32.50 and a beta of 0.82.

Robert Half (NYSE:RHI – Get Free Report) last issued its quarterly earnings results on Thursday, July 23rd. The business services provider reported $0.26 earnings per share for the quarter, hitting the consensus estimate of $0.26. Robert Half had a return on equity of 9.18% and a net margin of 2.17%.The business had revenue of $1.34 billion during the quarter, compared to the consensus estimate of $1.32 billion. During the same quarter last year, the company earned $0.41 earnings per share. The company’s quarterly revenue was down 2.4% on a year-over-year basis. As a group, equities research analysts anticipate that Robert Half Inc. will post 1.29 earnings per share for the current year.

About Robert Half (Free Report)

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.

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New research finds just 5% of CHROs expect at least half of HR work to be AI-enabled within three years, suggesting HR leaders are less confident their enterprises are prepared for AI at scale.

, /PRNewswire/ -- As organizations race to turn artificial intelligence adoption into measurable business value, a surprising divide has emerged inside the C-suite. While nearly 80% of executives expect AI to improve bottom-line performance and drive top-line revenue growth in the next three years, CHROs stand apart as the most cautious about whether their enterprises are ready for the workforce changes required to realize that value.

They are also the only C-suite leaders who do not rank business value capture as AI's primary objective by 2029. These findings come from the fifth Protiviti AI Pulse Survey, titled "The AI-People Conundrum: Learning to Lead, Not Lag," which examines how organizations are preparing their businesses and workforces for the next period of AI transformation. Despite AI's rapid advancement, the research found that just 5% of CHROs expect at least half of HR work to be AI-enabled within the next three years, due to their perceived complexities of scaling AI in HR functions.  

"The survey reveals an important disconnect in the C-suite," said Fran Maxwell, global leader, People & Change, Protiviti. "Most leaders are focused on the value AI can deliver for the business. HR leaders are focused on whether their organizations and people are actually ready to deliver it. AI can create tremendous business value, but only if organizations invest appropriately in the non-technical aspects of AI transformation, including people enablement, operating model redesign, and process redesign."

HR Leaders See an AI Workforce Readiness Gap

The survey found that, at a high level, senior leaders express strong confidence in workforce AI readiness. However, levels of confidence are not equal across the C-suite:

Only 13% of CHROs strongly agree that their organization's job designs are AI-ready, compared with 28% overall across the C-suite. As AI continues to compress work into fewer, higher-impact roles, CHROs have a broad view of the complexity involved in redesigning positions, compensation and career paths compared to other C-suite leaders. Just 14% of CHROs strongly agree their organizations' learning capabilities are AI-ready, versus 36% overall. By comparison, IT leaders are the most confident group, with 96% positive on learning readiness and 88% positive on role design readiness. 82% of CHROs expect a human + digital workforce by 2030, compared to 93% of most C-suite leaders Rather than signaling skepticism toward AI itself, the findings suggest CHROs may be taking a more pragmatic view on the broad workforce changes required to successfully scale AI.

The Business Sees Rapid Expansion of AI Enablement

While most executives broadly expect AI to become a powerful driver of business value over the next three years, CHROs are more cautious about how quickly organizations can realize that potential. About 60% of CHROs expect less than 25% of HR work to be AI-enabled within three years, even though more than 80% of HR activities are well suited for automation.

By comparison, 88% of respondents expect more than 25% of IT work to be AI-enabled within three years, compared with 57% today. Expectations for AI enablement are considerably higher in other functions, as reflected in the growing percentage of leaders who anticipate at least one-quarter of work in their functions will be AI-enabled within the next three years.

Finance: Expectations increase to 72%, up from 23% today Supply Chain: Expectations rise to 66%, up from 33% today Audit: Expectations grow to 56%, up from 20% today Human Resources: Expectations increase to 50%, up from 11% today AI Transformation Is Ultimately Workforce Transformation

As organizations increasingly look to AI to generate a return on investment, workforce transformation must keep pace. Realizing AI's full role requires HR to play a central part in redesigning work, developing new skills and preparing the organization for an AI-enabled future.

"AI transformation is ultimately a workforce transformation," said Maxwell. "Technology alone won't determine which organizations succeed. Capturing AI's full value will depend on leaders treating workforce transformation as a strategic priority alongside technology transformation. That starts with HR playing a leading role in shaping the roles, skills and organizational changes required to turn AI investments into business value."

Methodology

The Protiviti AI Pulse Survey was conducted in April 2026 and includes responses from nearly 800 executives globally, with more than 80% representing the C-suite. The survey, the fifth in an ongoing series of surveys designed to assess the ever-evolving AI landscape, examines how organizations are adopting and scaling AI, where they see opportunities for growth and how they are addressing implementation challenges.

For further information about specific C-suite functions' perspectives, contact Prosek Partners at [email protected].

About Protiviti

Protiviti (www.protiviti.com) is a global consulting firm that helps clients transform and protect their businesses, and respond to planned and unexpected events. Through a network of more than 90 offices in over 25 countries, Protiviti and its independent and locally owned member firms deliver deep expertise and tailored capabilities across technology, artificial intelligence, data, operations, finance, legal, compliance, HR, marketing, digital, risk, and internal audit – enabling organizations to accelerate innovation, navigate risks and safeguard what matters most.

Named to the Fortune 100 Best Companies to Work For® list since 2015, Protiviti Inc. has served more than 80 percent of Fortune 100 and nearly 80 percent of Fortune 500 companies. The firm also works with government agencies and smaller, growing companies, including those looking to go public. Protiviti Inc. is a wholly owned subsidiary of Robert Half (NYSE: RHI).

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First Trust Advisors LP raised its holdings in Robert Half Inc. (NYSE:RHI – Free Report) by 281.2% in the first quarter, according to its most recent 13F filing with the Securities and Exchange Commission. The fund owned 1,333,720 shares of the business services provider’s stock after acquiring an additional 983,842 shares during the quarter. First Trust Advisors LP owned 1.30% of Robert Half worth $33,876,000 as of its most recent filing with the Securities and Exchange Commission.

Several other large investors also recently made changes to their positions in RHI. Deprince Race & Zollo Inc. lifted its stake in Robert Half by 40.8% during the fourth quarter. Deprince Race & Zollo Inc. now owns 2,440,961 shares of the business services provider’s stock valued at $66,297,000 after purchasing an additional 707,078 shares during the last quarter. M&T Bank Corp grew its position in Robert Half by 5,652.2% in the fourth quarter. M&T Bank Corp now owns 442,520 shares of the business services provider’s stock worth $12,019,000 after buying an additional 434,827 shares during the last quarter. SG Americas Securities LLC grew its position in Robert Half by 389.5% in the fourth quarter. SG Americas Securities LLC now owns 248,295 shares of the business services provider’s stock worth $6,744,000 after buying an additional 197,575 shares during the last quarter. Crescent Grove Advisors LLC acquired a new position in Robert Half in the first quarter worth approximately $497,000. Finally, Alpha Omega Wealth Management LLC increased its holdings in shares of Robert Half by 24.2% in the fourth quarter. Alpha Omega Wealth Management LLC now owns 163,173 shares of the business services provider’s stock valued at $4,432,000 after buying an additional 31,786 shares in the last quarter. Institutional investors own 92.41% of the company’s stock.

Wall Street Analyst Weigh In A number of equities research analysts have recently commented on the company. The Goldman Sachs Group increased their price objective on Robert Half from $26.00 to $29.00 and gave the company a “sell” rating in a research report on Friday. Truist Financial lifted their target price on Robert Half from $40.00 to $50.00 and gave the stock a “buy” rating in a report on Wednesday, July 22nd. Weiss Ratings raised Robert Half from a “sell (d)” rating to a “sell (d+)” rating in a research report on Wednesday, June 17th. BMO Capital Markets upgraded Robert Half from a “market perform” rating to an “outperform” rating and set a $47.00 price target for the company in a research report on Monday. Finally, William Blair raised Robert Half from a “market perform” rating to an “outperform” rating in a research note on Tuesday, April 21st. Three investment analysts have rated the stock with a Buy rating, three have given a Hold rating and four have given a Sell rating to the stock. According to MarketBeat.com, the company currently has a consensus rating of “Reduce” and an average price target of $34.75.

View Our Latest Stock Analysis on RHI

Robert Half Stock Performance Shares of NYSE:RHI opened at $39.34 on Wednesday. The company has a market cap of $4.02 billion, a PE ratio of 34.21 and a beta of 0.82. Robert Half Inc. has a 52 week low of $21.83 and a 52 week high of $42.25. The firm has a 50 day simple moving average of $32.76 and a 200 day simple moving average of $28.58.

Robert Half (NYSE:RHI – Get Free Report) last posted its quarterly earnings data on Thursday, July 23rd. The business services provider reported $0.26 EPS for the quarter, hitting analysts’ consensus estimates of $0.26. Robert Half had a net margin of 2.17% and a return on equity of 9.18%. The firm had revenue of $1.34 billion during the quarter, compared to analyst estimates of $1.32 billion. During the same quarter last year, the business posted $0.41 EPS. The company’s revenue was down 2.4% on a year-over-year basis. On average, equities analysts predict that Robert Half Inc. will post 1.29 earnings per share for the current year.

Robert Half Dividend Announcement The firm also recently announced a quarterly dividend, which was paid on Monday, June 15th. Stockholders of record on Friday, May 22nd were given a $0.59 dividend. This represents a $2.36 annualized dividend and a dividend yield of 6.0%. The ex-dividend date of this dividend was Friday, May 22nd. Robert Half’s dividend payout ratio (DPR) is 205.22%.

Robert Half Company Profile (Free Report)

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.

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SummaryRobert Half remains a hold as staffing trends improve, but revenue growth and Protiviti margins remain under pressure.Permanent Placement growth and sequential improvement in Talent Solutions signal a potential recovery, but Finance, Accounting, and Admin Support remain weak.Protiviti’s revenue and margin declines, driven by reduced regulatory remediation work, are only partially offset by cost savings and non-financial-services growth.At ~27.5x FY2026e PE, RHI’s valuation already prices in a strong 2027 recovery, leaving little margin for error without further confirmation.Maskot/DigitalVision via Getty Images

Investment action I reiterated a hold rating for Robert Half Inc. (RHI) after Q1 because staffing trends were improving, but Permanent Placement was still weakening, Protiviti was under pressure, and total revenue growth was still negative. My view

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