Robert Half Inc. RHI reported first-quarter 2026 earnings of 14 cents per share, in line with the Zacks Consensus Estimate and down 17.6% from the year-ago quarter. Quarterly revenues were $1.3 billion, falling 3.8% year over year and lagging the consensus mark of $1.31 billion by 0.9%.
How Is RHI Faring?
Robert Half holds a strong profitability position. RHI’s return on equity (ROE) in the first quarter of 2026 was 10.14%, above the industry average of 8.21%. RHI’s higher ROE provides a sustainable competitive edge wherein it utilizes capital efficiently, leading to higher earnings growth and dividends. A higher ROE bodes well for investors.
In 2022, 2023, 2024 and 2025, the company returned $189.29 million, $205.91 million, $220 million and $240 million in dividends, respectively. RHI repurchased shares worth $319.9 million, $254.63 million, $276 million and $92 million in 2022, 2023, 2024 and 2025, respectively. These moves instill confidence among shareholders and establish the company’s commitment to returning value to its shareholders.
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At the end of the first quarter of 2026, RHI’s current ratio was 1.55, which is higher than the industry average of 1.39. Despite a decline from the year-ago quarter's 1.65 due to a dip in cash reserves, a current ratio of more than 1 implies that the company will be able to pay off short-term debt efficiently.
However, the staffing business is fiercely competitive, with multiple firms offering services like those provided by Robert Half on a national, regional, or local basis. This intense competition puts pressure on RHI to innovate and differentiate its offerings continuously while maintaining cost efficiency.
Long-term contracts do not hold a substantial proportion of Robert Half’s staffing services business. Therefore, future results cannot be anticipated reliably by considering historical results. The company’s clients will enter non-exclusive arrangements with multiple firms that the clients can terminate on short notice and without paying a penalty.
Zacks Rank & Stocks to Consider
Robert Half currently has a Zacks Rank #3 (Hold).
Some better-ranked stocks in the broader Zacks Business Services sector are Coherent Corp. COHR and Conduent CNDT, currently sporting a Zacks Rank #1 (Strong Buy). You can see the complete list of today’s Zacks #1 Rank stocks here.
Coherent Corp has a long-term earnings growth expectation of 46.8%. Coherent Corp delivered a trailing four-quarter earnings surprise of 6.2%, on average.
Conduent has a long-term earnings growth expectation of 8%. Conduent delivered a trailing four-quarter earnings surprise of 4%, on average.
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