ROBERT HALF INC. reported results for the quarter ended 2026 with service revenues of $1.34B, down from $1.37B a year earlier, and diluted earnings per share of $0.26 versus $0.41 in the prior-year quarter; net income fell to $26.32M from $40.97M.
Financial Highlights
| MetricCurrent quarterPrior year quarterYoY change | Revenue¹$1.34B$1.37B(2.4%) | Net income²$26.32M$40.97M(35.8%) | Diluted EPS³$0.26$0.41(36.6%) |
¹ Reported as “Service revenues”. ² Reported as “Net income”. ³ Reported as “Diluted income per share”.
Business Highlights
- Revenue trend: Service revenues declined about 3.1% year-to-date, with the quarter down 2.4%, reflecting softer client hiring amid macro uncertainty.
- Channel shifts: Protiviti demand moved from large remediation projects toward efficiency and technology engagements; billable hours fell while rates increased.
- Talent dynamics: Contract hours fell roughly 5% YTD, partially offset by higher bill rates; permanent placements saw fewer hires but higher placement fees.
- Technology & AI: Continued investments in AI, digital experience and proprietary data aimed at improving recruiter productivity and candidate insights.
- Operations: Headcount was mostly flat in contract and administrative areas, with modest reductions in permanent placement and Protiviti; cost-reduction charges weighed on margins.
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