Robert Half Inc. (RHI) Stock Price & Analysis
Robert Half Inc. (RHI) closed at USD 37.68 on Thursday, October 22, 2026, up 8.78% on the day. The US market is currently closed (pre-market); this is not a live price.
The prior close was USD 34.64; the Oct 22, 2026 session ranged USD 34.83–37.87 on volume of 2,906,910 shares. Market capitalization is $3.86B, with a 52-week range of USD 21.83–46.7 (NYQ). Source: Nexqual, retrieved October 23, 2026 at 09:28 UTC.
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Key facts (RHI)
- Last four reported quarters (through Jun 30, 2026): revenue $5.29B, net income $115M (2.2% margin), free cash flow $215M (SEC filings).
- Valuation: P/E 33.6x (avg 24.0x at the last 3 fiscal year-ends).
- 2 of 80 tracked superinvestors hold RHI (13F, Q2 2026): 0 new, 2 added, 0 reduced, 0 unchanged.
- Analysts: Hold (mean 3.09 on a 1–5 scale) (11 analysts), mean target USD 35.78 (range 20–53).
- Total return with dividends: 1Y +39.8% vs S&P 500 +14.9%; 5Y -59.2% vs S&P 500 +80.3%.
- Next earnings: 2026-10-22, EPS estimate USD 0.39, revenue estimate $1.32B.
Financials (SEC 10-K; TTM = last four 10-Q/10-K quarters) (RHI)
| USD | FY2021 | FY2022 | FY2023 | FY2024 | FY2025 | TTM |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Revenue | $6.46B | $7.24B | $6.39B | $5.80B | $5.38B | $5.29B |
| Gross profit | $2.70B | $3.09B | $2.58B | $2.25B | $2.00B | — |
| Operating income | $806M | $891M | $465M | $241M | $76.5M | $10.7M |
| Net income | $599M | $658M | $411M | $252M | $133M | $115M |
| EPS (diluted) | $5.36 | $6.03 | $3.88 | $2.44 | $1.33 | — |
| Free cash flow | $567M | $623M | $591M | $354M | $267M | $215M |
| Gross margin | 41.7% | 42.7% | 40.3% | 38.8% | 37.2% | — |
| Operating margin | 12.5% | 12.3% | 7.3% | 4.2% | 1.4% | 0.2% |
| Net margin | 9.3% | 9.1% | 6.4% | 4.3% | 2.5% | 2.2% |
| Revenue growth | +26.5% | +12.0% | -11.7% | -9.3% | -7.2% | — |
| Cash + short-term investments | $619M | $659M | $732M | $538M | $464M | — |
Fiscal years end Dec. EPS is split-adjusted.
Valuation (price ÷ last four quarters, through Jun 30, 2026) (RHI)
P/E 33.6x · P/S 0.7x · P/FCF 17.9x · P/B 3.2x · FCF yield 5.58% · Earnings yield 2.98% · Dividend yield (paid, TTM) 6.18% · Buyback yield (TTM) 0.72%
P/E at fiscal year-ends: Dec 2025 20.5x, Dec 2024 28.9x, Dec 2023 22.7x.
Superinvestors (SEC 13F-HR, Q2 2026) (RHI)
2 of 80 tracked investors hold RHI. Each row is the investor's latest 13F; change is vs their prior-quarter share count.
| Investor | Firm | % of portfolio | Value | Change |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Third Avenue Management | 5.93% | $37.1M | Added +33.7% | |
| Richard Pzena | Pzena Investment Management | 0.56% | $191M | Added +4.3% |
Analysts (RHI)
Consensus Hold (mean 3.09 on a 1–5 scale), 11 analysts; mean target USD 35.78 (low 20, high 53).
Rating changes, last 120 days:
| Date | Firm | Action | Rating | Price target |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 2026-07-24 | Goldman Sachs | Target raised | Sell | $26 → $29 |
| 2026-07-22 | Truist Securities | Target raised | Buy | $40 → $50 |
| 2026-07-14 | Goldman Sachs | Target raised | Sell | $23 → $26 |
Total return (dividends reinvested) (RHI)
| 1Y (from 2025-10-23) | 5Y (from 2021-10-18) | |
|---|---|---|
| Total return | +39.8% | -59.2% |
| S&P 500 (SPY) | +14.9% | +80.3% |
| Per year | +39.9% | -16.4% |
| Volatility (annualized) | 58.3% | 37.7% |
| Max drawdown | -35.2% (Jan 2026→Mar 2026) | -78.4% (Feb 2022→Mar 2026) |
RHI analyst estimates and revisions
| Period | EPS estimate | 90 days ago | Change | Revenue estimate | Analysts |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Current quarter (ends Dec 2026) | $0.39 | $0.39 | -0.2% | $1.32B | 8 |
| Next quarter (ends Mar 2027) | $0.30 | $0.31 | -2.9% | $1.33B | 5 |
| Current fiscal year (ends Dec 2026) | $1.28 | $1.27 | +0.4% | $5.32B | 9 |
| Next fiscal year (ends Dec 2027) | $2.02 | $1.97 | +2.7% | $5.54B | 8 |
Key Statistics (as of October 23, 2026 at 09:28 UTC)
| Price | USD 37.68 |
|---|---|
| Change | ▲ 8.78% (up) |
| Previous Close | USD 34.64 |
| Open | USD 34.69 |
| Day Range | USD 34.83 – 37.87 |
| 52-Week Range | USD 21.83 – 46.7 |
| Volume | 2,906,910 shares |
| Market Cap | $3.86B |
| Exchange | NYQ |
Technical Analysis (RHI)
Nexqual's technical model rates RHI "NEUTRAL" based on 3 bullish and 3 bearish signals across 127 daily candles, as of October 23, 2026 at 09:28 UTC.
| Overall Signal | NEUTRAL |
|---|---|
| RSI (14) | 54.72 (neutral) |
| vs SMA50 | Below (USD 38.78) |
| MACD | -0.9 (negative) |
Analyst Ratings (RHI)
Wall Street analysts rate RHI "Hold" based on 11 analysts, with a mean price target of USD 35.78 (range USD 20–53), per Nexqual as of October 23, 2026 at 09:28 UTC.
| Consensus Rating | Hold |
|---|---|
| Analyst Count | 11 |
| Mean Target | USD 35.78 |
| High Target | USD 53 |
| Low Target | USD 20 |
| Buy / Hold / Sell | 4 / 3 / 4 |
Earnings (RHI)
| Next Earnings Date | 2026-10-22 |
|---|---|
| EPS Estimate | USD 0.4 |
| Revenue Estimate | $1.32B |
Recent Earnings History
| Quarter | Actual vs Estimate |
|---|---|
| 2026-09-30 | USD 0.49 vs est 0.47 ▲ beat |
| 2026-06-30 | USD 0.26 vs est 0.26 ▲ beat |
| 2026-03-31 | USD 0.14 vs est 0.13 ▲ beat |
| 2025-12-31 | USD 0.32 vs est 0.3 ▲ beat |
Source: Nexqual, October 23, 2026 at 09:28 UTC.
Financials & Fundamentals (RHI)
| Total Revenue | $5.29B |
|---|---|
| Revenue Growth (latest quarter, YoY) | -2.40% |
| Gross Margin | +36.80% |
| Operating Margin | -4.66% |
| Profit Margin | +2.17% |
| ROE | +9.11% |
| Debt / Equity | 0.2 |
| Current Ratio | 1.47 |
| Total Cash | $324.71M |
| Total Debt | $240.81M |
| Free Cash Flow (last four quarters to Jun 2026, SEC 10-Q / 10-K) | $215.06M (4.1% of revenue) |
Source: Nexqual, October 23, 2026 at 09:28 UTC.
Financial Health Score (RHI)
Nexqual rates Robert Half Inc.'s overall financial health "Mixed" across five dimensions, as of October 23, 2026 at 09:28 UTC.
| Growth | Weak — Revenue -7% YoY (annual), declining |
|---|---|
| Profitability | Weak — Gross margin 37%, operating -5% (last 12 months) |
| Balance Sheet | Strong — $325M cash vs $241M debt, net cash position |
| Cash Flow | Mixed — FCF $215M (last 4 quarters to Jun 2026, SEC), slim 4.1% margin |
| Efficiency | Mixed — ROE 9%, ROA 0.2% |
Ownership (RHI)
| Insider Ownership | +3.58% |
|---|---|
| Institutional Ownership | +127.66% |
| Shares Outstanding | 102.36M |
| Float | 89.67M |
| Short % of Float | +23.36% |
Source: Nexqual, October 23, 2026 at 09:28 UTC.
Leadership (RHI)
Robert Half Inc. is led by M. Keith Waddell, Vice Chairman, President & CEO, per Nexqual as of October 23, 2026 at 09:28 UTC.
| Vice Chairman, President & CEO | M. Keith Waddell |
|---|---|
| Executive VP & CFO | Michael C. Buckley |
| President & CEO of Talent Solutions | Paul F. Gentzkow |
| President & CEO of Protiviti Inc. | Joseph A. Tarantino |
| Executive VP & CTO | James C. Johnson |
Major Backers & Investors (RHI)
Notable institutional backers of Robert Half Inc. include Orbis Allan Gray Ltd, AQR Capital Management, LLC, Pzena Investment Management LLC, according to Nexqual as of October 23, 2026 at 09:28 UTC.
Active Investors
| Investor | Stake |
|---|---|
| Orbis Allan Gray Ltd | 9.65% |
| AQR Capital Management, LLC | 6.9% |
| Pzena Investment Management LLC | 6.08% |
| Capital Group | 4.09% |
| SmallCap World Fund Inc | 3.98% |
| Charles Schwab Investment Management, Inc. | 3.74% |
| Quantinno Capital Management, LP | 3.65% |
Index Funds (Passive)
| Fund | Stake |
|---|---|
| BlackRock | 13.04% |
| Vanguard Group | 9.56% |
| State Street | 4.52% |
Source: Nexqual, October 23, 2026 at 09:28 UTC.
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