Robert Half (NYSE:RHI) Releases Q1 2026 Earnings Guidance

Robert Half (NYSE:RHI) updated its first quarter 2026 earnings guidance on Friday. The company provided EPS guidance of 0.080-0.180 for the period, compared to the consensus EPS estimate of 0.130. The company issued revenue guidance of $1.3 billion-$1.4 billion, compared to the consensus revenue estimate of $1.3 billion.

Analyst Upgrades and Downgrades

Several analysts have issued reports on the stock. Weiss Ratings reaffirmed a “sell (d)” rating on shares of Robert Half in a report on Monday, December 29th. JPMorgan Chase & Co. increased their target price on Robert Half from $29.00 to $31.00 and gave the stock a “neutral” rating in a research report on Friday. BNP Paribas Exane downgraded Robert Half from a “neutral” rating to an “underperform” rating and set a $22.00 price objective on the stock. in a report on Friday, December 5th. Robert W. Baird set a $50.00 target price on shares of Robert Half in a research note on Friday. Finally, Zacks Research downgraded Robert Half from a “hold” rating to a “strong sell” rating in a report on Wednesday, November 19th. One analyst has rated the stock with a Buy rating, three have issued a Hold rating and five have assigned a Sell rating to the company’s stock. Based on data from MarketBeat.com, Robert Half has a consensus rating of “Reduce” and an average target price of $33.00.

Robert Half Stock Performance

Shares of NYSE RHI traded up $7.46 during trading on Friday, reaching $34.55. The stock had a trading volume of 11,400,019 shares, compared to its average volume of 2,773,801. Robert Half has a one year low of $25.22 and a one year high of $66.25. The firm’s 50 day moving average price is $27.67 and its two-hundred day moving average price is $31.72. The stock has a market cap of $3.50 billion, a PE ratio of 22.43 and a beta of 0.85.

Robert Half (NYSE:RHI) last posted its quarterly earnings results on Thursday, January 29th. The business services provider reported $0.32 earnings per share (EPS) for the quarter, topping analysts’ consensus estimates of $0.30 by $0.02. Robert Half had a net margin of 2.85% and a return on equity of 11.76%. The company had revenue of $1.30 billion for the quarter, compared to the consensus estimate of $1.29 billion. During the same period last year, the firm posted $0.53 EPS. The company’s revenue for the quarter was down 5.8% on a year-over-year basis. On average, research analysts expect that Robert Half will post 2.48 earnings per share for the current year.

Key Robert Half News

Here are the key news stories impacting Robert Half this week:

• Positive Sentiment: Q4 results beat consensus: Robert Half reported Q4 EPS of $0.32 versus the $0.30 consensus and revenue of $1.30B versus $1.29B expected, which helped spark buying interest. Robert Half’s (RHI) Q4 Earnings Surpass Estimates, Decline Y/Y
• Positive Sentiment: Q1 revenue guidance signals sequential growth: Management guided Q1 revenue to $1.26B–$1.36B, above Street expectations and framed as a return to sequential growth — a key reason the stock rallied. Robert Half outlines Q1 2026 revenue guidance of $1.26B–$1.36B as sequential growth returns
• Positive Sentiment: Protiviti outperformed: The consulting arm (Protiviti) showed relative resilience versus the staffing/Talent Solutions business, helping margins and signaling diversification benefits. Robert Half International Q4 Earnings & Revenues Beat Estimates
• Neutral Sentiment: Official release and call provide detail: The PR release and earnings call include full financials, segment commentary and management color that investors will parse for sustainability of revenue recovery. ROBERT HALF REPORTS FOURTH-QUARTER FINANCIAL RESULTS
• Negative Sentiment: Underlying year‑over‑year weakness: Revenue declined ~5.8% YoY and EPS fell from $0.53 a year ago — the beat was modestly offset by continued weakness in Talent Solutions, which is a demand-sensitivity risk if macro hiring softens. Robert Half (RHI) Surpasses Q4 Earnings and Revenue Estimates

Hedge Funds Weigh In On Robert Half

Several large investors have recently bought and sold shares of the stock. Sivia Capital Partners LLC increased its position in shares of Robert Half by 94.6% during the 2nd quarter. Sivia Capital Partners LLC now owns 8,098 shares of the business services provider’s stock valued at $332,000 after purchasing an additional 3,937 shares during the period. Certuity LLC purchased a new position in Robert Half in the 3rd quarter worth about $315,000. NewEdge Advisors LLC raised its holdings in shares of Robert Half by 777.6% during the third quarter. NewEdge Advisors LLC now owns 10,233 shares of the business services provider’s stock valued at $348,000 after acquiring an additional 9,067 shares during the period. Jones Financial Companies Lllp raised its stake in Robert Half by 498.7% during the 1st quarter. Jones Financial Companies Lllp now owns 6,813 shares of the business services provider’s stock valued at $372,000 after purchasing an additional 5,675 shares during the period. Finally, Quadrant Capital Group LLC raised its position in Robert Half by 3.5% during the third quarter. Quadrant Capital Group LLC now owns 12,069 shares of the business services provider’s stock valued at $410,000 after buying an additional 407 shares during the period. Institutional investors and hedge funds own 92.41% of the company’s stock.

About Robert Half

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.