Robert Half stock fell 4.42 percent on October 2

Published on 10/04/2026 at 21:46 | Editorial responsibility: Rafael Müller, Editor-in-Chief AD HOC NEWS

Second-quarter revenue reached USD 1.34 billion despite a 2.4 percent annual decline. Robert Half stock was last at USD 36.12 on October 2, while analysts held a Hold consensus.

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Robert Half stock was last at USD 36.12 on the NYSE on October 2, 2026, down 4.42 percent for the session. The move followed a trading range of USD 35.61 to USD 37.79 and left the stock 22.66 percent below its 52-week high of USD 46.70.

Quarterly revenue stays under pressure

Robert Half reported second-quarter 2026 revenue of USD 1.34 billion, down 2.4 percent from the prior-year quarter, while diluted earnings per share fell to USD 0.26 from USD 0.41, according to MarketBeat. The quarter's EPS matched the USD 0.26 consensus, while revenue exceeded the USD 1.32 billion estimate cited in the same report.

The standardized financial statement shows quarterly revenue of USD 1.336 billion and net income attributable to common shareholders of USD 26.3 million for Q2/2026. Operating margin was negative 5 percent, making profitability the sharper issue than the revenue decline.

Talent demand meets Protiviti pressure

Management guidance cited by Tickeron put third-quarter revenue at USD 1.31 billion to USD 1.41 billion and adjusted EPS at USD 0.45 to USD 0.53. The report also said Talent Solutions delivered its third consecutive quarter of sequential revenue growth, while Protiviti revenue fell 4.9 percent year over year.

That mix creates a clear split for the next report: staffing trends are improving at the operating level, but consulting margins and restructuring costs continue to weigh on the consolidated result. Tickeron reported that restructuring actions were expected to generate USD 45 million in annualized savings.

Analysts remain cautious

MarketBeat shows a Hold consensus from 10 analysts, comprising 3 Buy, 4 Hold and 3 Sell ratings. The average 12-month price target is USD 34.75, with a high of USD 50.00 and a low of USD 22.00; the average target is 3.80 percent below USD 36.12.

Recent individual views remain wide. Goldman Sachs raised its target from USD 26.00 to USD 29.00 while keeping a Sell rating, whereas Truist Financial lifted its target from USD 40.00 to USD 50.00 with a Buy rating, according to MarketBeat.

Stock remains below yearly high

Robert Half's market capitalization was USD 3.7 billion on October 2, 2026, with volume of 1,662,303 shares. The stock was last at USD 36.12 at 4:00 p.m. ET on the NYSE, while its 52-week range stood at USD 21.83 to USD 46.70.