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1. Company Snapshot

1.a. Company Description

Robert Half International Inc.provides staffing and risk consulting services in North America, South America, Europe, Asia, and Australia.The company operates through three segments: Temporary and Consultant Staffing, Permanent Placement Staffing, and Risk Consulting and Internal Audit Services.


It places temporary services for accounting, finance, and bookkeeping; temporary and full-time office and administrative personnel consisting of executive and administrative assistants, receptionists, and customer service representatives; full-time accounting, financial, tax, and accounting operations personnel; and information technology contract professionals and full-time employees in the areas of platform systems integration to end-user technical and desktop support, including specialists in application development, networking and cloud, systems integration and deployment, database design and administration, and security and business continuity.The company also offers temporary and full-time employees in attorney, paralegal, legal administrative, and legal secretarial positions; and senior-level project professionals in the accounting and finance fields for financial systems conversions, expansion into new markets, business process re-engineering, business systems performance improvement, and post-merger financial consolidation.It is involved in serving professionals in the areas of creative, design, marketing, advertising, and public relations; and placing various positions, such as creative directors, graphics designers, web designers, media buyers, front end developers, copywriters, digital marketing managers, marketing analytics specialists, brand managers, and public relations specialists.


The company provides internal audit, technology consulting, risk and compliance consulting, and business performance services.It serves clients and employment candidates.Robert Half International Inc.


was founded in 1948 and is headquartered in Menlo Park, California.

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1.b. Last Insights on RHI

Robert Half International faces challenges due to declining year-over-year revenue and earnings. Despite sequential revenue growth and resilient contract bill rates, permanent placement and cost leverage remain headwinds (Robert Half International: Business Needs To Grow Top Line To Justify A Buy, 2026-02-11). The company's Talent Solutions segment weakness is a concern, while Protiviti shows relative resilience. A "Reduce" rating from analysts, with five sell recommendations, also weighs on the stock (Robert Half Inc. Receives Consensus Rating of “Reduce” from Analysts, 2025-12-23).

1.c. Company Highlights

2. Robert Half's Q4 2025 Earnings: A Mixed Bag

Robert Half's fourth-quarter 2025 global enterprise revenues were $1.302 billion, down 6% from the previous year on a reported basis and down 7% on an adjusted basis. The company's net income per share for the quarter was $0.32, slightly beating estimates of $0.3. Cash flow provided by operations was $183 million, an 18% increase over the fourth quarter of 2024. The company's guidance for the first quarter of 2026 suggests a continued decline in revenues, with revenues expected to be between $1.26 billion and $1.36 billion.

Publication Date: Feb -08

📋 Highlights
  • Revenue Decline: Q4 2025 global enterprise revenues fell to $1.302 billion, a 6% reported and 7% adjusted YoY decline.
  • Net Income Drop: EPS fell to $0.32 from $0.53 YoY, while Q4 operating cash flow rose 18% to $183 million.
  • 2026 Guidance: Revenue midpoint of $1.31 billion implies 5% adjusted YoY decline, with talent solutions expected to show sequential growth.
  • Margin Expansion: Protiviti aims for 100-200 bps gross/operating margin improvement in 2026, driven by efficiency gains.
  • Tax Rate Adjustments: Q1 2026 tax rate spikes to 56-58% due to stock compensation, normalizing to 33-34% by Q2 onward.

Segment Performance

The company's talent solutions segment saw a return to positive sequential growth on a same-day constant currency basis for the first time in over three years. The company expects continued positive adjusted sequential revenue growth for talent solutions, driven by the perm market, which is stronger than headlines suggest, particularly among SMB clients. Protiviti's revenue per head is below what it was several years ago, but the company has a plan to grow revenue without adding meaningful headcount.

Guidance and Outlook

For 2026, Robert Half expects adjusted revenue growth year-over-year for talent solutions to be down 4% to 8%, and for Protiviti, to be flat to down 4%. The company's CEO, Keith Waddell, noted that Robert Half is well-positioned to capitalize on emerging opportunities, supported by its strong brand, people, technology, and business model. The company expects to retrace the negative leverage experienced over the last four years in a positive way.

Valuation

Robert Half's current P/E Ratio is 23.49, and its P/S Ratio is 0.59. The company's Dividend Yield is 7.52%, which is attractive for income investors. With analysts estimating next year's revenue growth at 5.6%, the stock may be reasonably valued. However, the company's ROIC is -35.51%, which is a concern. As Keith Waddell mentioned, "the company is well-positioned to capitalize on emerging opportunities," which could lead to improved returns.

Margin Expectations

The company expects to add to margins, particularly in Protiviti, which could add 100-200 basis points to gross and operating margins in 2026. The tax rate is expected to normalize to 33-34% in Q2 and beyond. With the company's strong free cash flow generation, it expects to have enough free cash flow in 2026 to cover the dividend.

AI Impact

When asked about AI's impact on the business, M. Waddell replied that while AI may not have a negative impact, it's also not a significant driver. He noted that accounting is already largely automated, and AI's inaccuracies make it unreliable for accounting tasks. However, AI is making it harder for clients to hire by allowing job seekers to mass-apply and tailor resumes with AI, making Robert Half's vetting services more valuable.

3. NewsRoom

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RHI Magnesita N.V. (RMGNF) Q4 2025 Earnings Call Transcript

Mar -02

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RHI Magnesita 2025 Full Year Results: Disciplined Execution and Strong H2 Performance Deliver Resilient Earnings in Challenging Market Environment

Mar -02

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Robert Half: Deep Value With Unusual Short Squeeze Potential

Feb -20

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Readers Spot 8 Ideal Buys Out Of 17 'Safer' Dividend Dogs In January

Feb -19

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Barron's 100 Sustainable Dividend Dogs Fetch 1 Ideal February Buy Of 31 "Safer" Picks

Feb -17

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Robert Half Appoints Linda Christensen to Lead Global Marketing

Feb -17

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Robert Half Selected by Forbes as One of America's Best Large Employers 2026

Feb -16

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Dividend Bargain Hunter: 4 Cheap Stocks Paying Up To 9.2%

Feb -15

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4. Business Breakdown

4.a. Revenues by Country

4.b. Revenues by Segment

5. Expected revenues mid-term growth (3.83%)

6. Segments

Contract Talent Solutions

Expected Growth: 3.5%

Contract Talent Solutions' 3.5% growth is driven by increasing demand for flexible staffing, rising need for specialized skills, and growing adoption of remote work arrangements. Additionally, Robert Half's expertise in matching clients with skilled professionals and its strong brand reputation contribute to the segment's growth.

Protiviti

Expected Growth: 4.5%

Protiviti's 4.5% growth is driven by increasing demand for risk consulting and internal audit services, expansion into new markets, and strategic acquisitions. Additionally, the company's expertise in areas such as cybersecurity, data analytics, and financial advisory services contributes to its growth. Furthermore, its parent company Robert Half International Inc.'s strong brand reputation and global presence also support Protiviti's growth.

Permanent Placement Talent Solutions

Expected Growth: 3.8%

Robert Half's Permanent Placement Talent Solutions growth is driven by increasing demand for specialized talent, particularly in finance and accounting, as companies focus on strategic hiring to drive business growth. Additionally, the rise of remote work and shifting workforce dynamics have created a need for expert recruitment services, further fueling growth in this segment.

7. Detailed Products

Accountemps

Temporary and temporary-to-full-time accounting and finance staffing services

OfficeTeam

Temporary and temporary-to-full-time administrative staffing services

Robert Half Finance & Accounting

Permanent and temporary finance and accounting staffing services

Robert Half Management Resources

Project-based consulting services for finance and accounting professionals

Robert Half Technology

Permanent and temporary IT staffing services

The Creative Group

Temporary and temporary-to-full-time creative, digital and marketing staffing services

Protiviti

Risk consulting and internal audit services

8. Robert Half International Inc.'s Porter Forces

Forces Ranking

Threat Of Substitutes

The threat of substitutes for Robert Half International Inc. is medium due to the presence of alternative staffing firms and online job boards. However, the company's strong brand reputation and specialized services mitigate this threat.

Bargaining Power Of Customers

The bargaining power of customers is low for Robert Half International Inc. due to the company's specialized services and strong relationships with clients. Clients rely on the company's expertise and are less likely to negotiate prices.

Bargaining Power Of Suppliers

The bargaining power of suppliers is low for Robert Half International Inc. due to the company's large scale and diversified supplier base. The company has the ability to negotiate prices and terms with its suppliers.

Threat Of New Entrants

The threat of new entrants is low for Robert Half International Inc. due to the company's established brand reputation, specialized services, and high barriers to entry in the staffing industry.

Intensity Of Rivalry

The intensity of rivalry is high for Robert Half International Inc. due to the competitive nature of the staffing industry. The company faces competition from established players and new entrants, which drives innovation and pricing pressure.

9. SWOT Analysis

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10. Capital Structure

10.a. Balance Sheet

10.b. Weighted Average Cost of capital

Value
Debt Weight 13.22%
Debt Cost 3.95%
Equity Weight 86.78%
Equity Cost 10.40%
WACC 9.55%
Leverage 15.23%

11. Quality Control: Robert Half International Inc. passed 6 out of 9 key points

12.a Historical Valuation

12.b Price/Earnings Ratio

12.c Margin Valuation

12.d Peers Valuation

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Peers Metrics

12.e Scoring Insights

12.f DCF BETA

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Short term Time

Long-Term Growth

WACC

Target Price

23.72$

Current Price

23.72$

Potential

-0.00%

Expected Cash-Flows