Kforce Inc. (KFRC) Stock Price & Analysis
Kforce Inc. (KFRC) closed at USD 53.66 on Thursday, October 22, 2026, up 4.40% on the day. The US market is currently closed (pre-market); this is not a live price.
The prior close was USD 51.4; the Oct 22, 2026 session ranged USD 51.5–53.73 on volume of 153,243 shares. Market capitalization is $961.00M, with a 52-week range of USD 24.49–61.68 (NYQ). Source: Nexqual, retrieved October 23, 2026 at 10:12 UTC.
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Key facts (KFRC)
- Last four reported quarters (through Jun 30, 2026): revenue $1.34B, net income $36.5M (2.7% margin), free cash flow $22.6M (SEC filings).
- Valuation: P/E 26.3x (avg 19.5x at the last 3 fiscal year-ends).
- Analysts: Hold (mean 2.60 on a 1–5 scale) (5 analysts), mean target USD 60.67 (range 59–63).
- Total return with dividends: 1Y +103.4% vs S&P 500 +14.9%; 5Y -5.0% vs S&P 500 +80.3%.
- Next earnings: 2026-10-26, EPS estimate USD 0.76, revenue estimate $354M.
Financials (SEC 10-K; TTM = last four 10-Q/10-K quarters) (KFRC)
| USD | FY2021 | FY2022 | FY2023 | FY2024 | FY2025 | TTM |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Revenue | $1.58B | $1.71B | $1.53B | $1.41B | $1.33B | $1.34B |
| Gross profit | $457M | $501M | $427M | $385M | $361M | — |
| Operating income | $107M | $117M | $87.1M | $69.7M | $50.1M | $54.3M |
| Net income | $75.2M | $75.4M | $61.1M | $50.4M | $34.8M | $36.5M |
| EPS (diluted) | $3.54 | $3.68 | $3.13 | $2.68 | $1.96 | — |
| Free cash flow | $66.5M | $82.7M | $83.7M | $79.3M | $46.8M | $22.6M |
| Gross margin | 28.9% | 29.3% | 27.9% | 27.4% | 27.2% | — |
| Operating margin | 6.7% | 6.8% | 5.7% | 5.0% | 3.8% | 4.0% |
| Net margin | 4.8% | 4.4% | 4.0% | 3.6% | 2.6% | 2.7% |
| Revenue growth | +13.0% | +8.3% | -10.5% | -8.3% | -5.4% | — |
| Cash + short-term investments | $97.0M | $121K | $119K | $349K | $2.1M | — |
Fiscal years end Dec. EPS is split-adjusted.
Valuation (price ÷ last four quarters, through Jun 30, 2026) (KFRC)
P/E 26.3x · P/S 0.7x · P/FCF 42.6x · P/B 7.8x · FCF yield 2.35% · Earnings yield 3.80% · Dividend yield (paid, TTM) 2.82% · Buyback yield (TTM) 3.51%
P/E at fiscal year-ends: Dec 2025 15.8x, Dec 2024 21.2x, Dec 2023 21.6x.
Analysts (KFRC)
Consensus Hold (mean 2.60 on a 1–5 scale), 5 analysts; mean target USD 60.67 (low 59, high 63).
Rating changes, last 120 days:
| Date | Firm | Action | Rating | Price target |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 2026-07-28 | Baird | Target raised | Outperform | $42 → $63 |
| 2026-07-22 | Truist Securities | Target raised | Hold | $38 → $60 |
Total return (dividends reinvested) (KFRC)
| 1Y (from 2025-10-23) | 5Y (from 2021-10-18) | |
|---|---|---|
| Total return | +103.4% | -5.0% |
| S&P 500 (SPY) | +14.9% | +80.3% |
| Per year | +103.9% | -1.0% |
| Volatility (annualized) | 60.1% | 38.3% |
| Max drawdown | -29.3% (Feb 2026→Feb 2026) | -64.6% (Nov 2021→Oct 2025) |
KFRC analyst estimates and revisions
| Period | EPS estimate | 90 days ago | Change | Revenue estimate | Analysts |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Current quarter (ends Sep 2026) | $0.76 | $0.69 | +9.9% | $354.3M | 5 |
| Next quarter (ends Dec 2026) | $0.60 | $0.56 | +6.1% | $349.5M | 5 |
| Current fiscal year (ends Dec 2026) | $2.54 | $2.41 | +5.5% | $1.40B | 5 |
| Next fiscal year (ends Dec 2027) | $3.09 | $2.93 | +5.3% | $1.44B | 5 |
Key Statistics (as of October 23, 2026 at 10:12 UTC)
| Price | USD 53.66 |
|---|---|
| Change | ▲ 4.40% (up) |
| Previous Close | USD 51.4 |
| Open | USD 51.78 |
| Day Range | USD 51.5 – 53.73 |
| 52-Week Range | USD 24.49 – 61.68 |
| Volume | 153,243 shares |
| Market Cap | $961.00M |
| Exchange | NYQ |
Technical Analysis (KFRC)
Nexqual's technical model rates KFRC "NEUTRAL" based on 4 bullish and 3 bearish signals across 127 daily candles, as of October 23, 2026 at 10:12 UTC.
| Overall Signal | NEUTRAL |
|---|---|
| RSI (14) | 56.8 (neutral) |
| vs SMA50 | Above (USD 53.57) |
| MACD | -0.38 (negative) |
Analyst Ratings (KFRC)
Wall Street analysts rate KFRC "Hold" based on 5 analysts, with a mean price target of USD 60.67 (range USD 59–63), per Nexqual as of October 23, 2026 at 10:12 UTC.
| Consensus Rating | Hold |
|---|---|
| Analyst Count | 5 |
| Mean Target | USD 60.67 |
| High Target | USD 63 |
| Low Target | USD 59 |
| Buy / Hold / Sell | 2 / 3 / 0 |
Earnings (KFRC)
| Next Earnings Date | 2026-10-26 |
|---|---|
| EPS Estimate | USD 0.76 |
| Revenue Estimate | $354.29M |
Recent Earnings History
| Quarter | Actual vs Estimate |
|---|---|
| 2026-06-30 | USD 0.73 vs est 0.7 ▲ beat |
| 2026-03-31 | USD 0.46 vs est 0.39 ▲ beat |
| 2025-12-31 | USD 0.3 vs est 0.47 ▼ miss |
| 2025-09-30 | USD 0.63 vs est 0.56 ▲ beat |
Source: Nexqual, October 23, 2026 at 10:12 UTC.
Financials & Fundamentals (KFRC)
| Total Revenue | $1.34B |
|---|---|
| Revenue Growth (latest quarter, YoY) | +4.50% |
| Gross Margin | +27.67% |
| Operating Margin | +5.37% |
| Profit Margin | +2.71% |
| ROE | +28.27% |
| Debt / Equity | 0.99 |
| Current Ratio | 1.93 |
| Total Cash | $330,000 |
| Total Debt | $122.07M |
| Free Cash Flow (last four quarters to Jun 2026, SEC 10-Q / 10-K) | $22.56M (1.7% of revenue) |
Source: Nexqual, October 23, 2026 at 10:12 UTC.
Financial Health Score (KFRC)
Nexqual rates Kforce Inc.'s overall financial health "Mixed" across five dimensions, as of October 23, 2026 at 10:12 UTC.
| Growth | Weak — Revenue -5% YoY (annual), declining |
|---|---|
| Profitability | Solid — Gross margin 28%, operating 5% (last 12 months) |
| Balance Sheet | Mixed — $330K cash vs $122M debt |
| Cash Flow | Mixed — FCF $23M (last 4 quarters to Jun 2026, SEC), slim 1.7% margin |
| Efficiency | Strong — ROE 28%, ROA 8.7% |
Ownership (KFRC)
| Insider Ownership | +7.54% |
|---|---|
| Institutional Ownership | +92.90% |
| Shares Outstanding | 17.91M |
| Float | 15.41M |
| Short % of Float | +11.08% |
Source: Nexqual, October 23, 2026 at 10:12 UTC.
Leadership (KFRC)
Kforce Inc. is led by Joseph J. Liberatore, CEO, President & Director, per Nexqual as of October 23, 2026 at 10:12 UTC.
| CEO, President & Director | Joseph J. Liberatore |
|---|---|
| CFO & Principal Financial Officer | Jeffrey B. Hackman |
| COO, Chief Administrative Officer & Corporate Secretary | David M. Kelly |
| President of Consulting Solutions | David J. Bair |
| President of Regional Services | John Megally |
Major Backers & Investors (KFRC)
Notable institutional backers of Kforce Inc. include Kayne Anderson Rudnick Investment Management LLC, New South Capital Management Inc, American Century Companies Inc, according to Nexqual as of October 23, 2026 at 10:12 UTC.
Active Investors
| Investor | Stake |
|---|---|
| Kayne Anderson Rudnick Investment Management LLC | 10.22% |
| New South Capital Management Inc | 3.5% |
| American Century Companies Inc | 2.95% |
| Royce & Associates LP | 2.86% |
| Tributary Capital Management, LLC | 2.03% |
Index Funds (Passive)
| Fund | Stake |
|---|---|
| BlackRock | 8.69% |
| Vanguard Group | 3.92% |
| Geode Capital | 2.91% |
| Dimensional Fund Advisors | 2.65% |
| State Street | 2.45% |
Source: Nexqual, October 23, 2026 at 10:12 UTC.
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