Zacks Research Has Weak Forecast for Robert Half Q1 Earnings

Robert Half Inc. (NYSE:RHI) – Equities researchers at Zacks Research dropped their Q1 2026 earnings per share (EPS) estimates for Robert Half in a research report issued to clients and investors on Thursday, February 19th. Zacks Research analyst Team now forecasts that the business services provider will post earnings per share of $0.15 for the quarter, down from their previous forecast of $0.22. Zacks Research currently has a “Hold” rating on the stock. The consensus estimate for Robert Half’s current full-year earnings is $2.48 per share. Zacks Research also issued estimates for Robert Half’s Q2 2026 earnings at $0.36 EPS, Q4 2026 earnings at $0.51 EPS, FY2026 earnings at $1.50 EPS, Q1 2027 earnings at $0.58 EPS, Q2 2027 earnings at $0.49 EPS, Q4 2027 earnings at $0.59 EPS, FY2027 earnings at $2.24 EPS and FY2028 earnings at $3.25 EPS.

Other research analysts also recently issued reports about the stock. BMO Capital Markets lowered their price objective on shares of Robert Half from $35.00 to $32.00 and set a “market perform” rating on the stock in a research report on Tuesday. The Goldman Sachs Group boosted their price target on shares of Robert Half from $24.00 to $27.00 and gave the company a “sell” rating in a report on Tuesday, February 3rd. Robert W. Baird set a $50.00 price target on shares of Robert Half in a research note on Friday, January 30th. JPMorgan Chase & Co. lifted their price objective on Robert Half from $29.00 to $31.00 and gave the company a “neutral” rating in a research report on Friday, January 30th. Finally, Weiss Ratings reaffirmed a “sell (d)” rating on shares of Robert Half in a research report on Monday, December 29th. One analyst has rated the stock with a Buy rating, four have assigned a Hold rating and four have given a Sell rating to the stock. According to data from MarketBeat, the stock presently has an average rating of “Reduce” and a consensus target price of $33.13.

Robert Half Price Performance

Shares of RHI opened at $25.83 on Friday. The business’s 50-day moving average is $28.15 and its 200-day moving average is $30.50. The company has a market capitalization of $2.61 billion, a price-to-earnings ratio of 19.42 and a beta of 0.88. Robert Half has a fifty-two week low of $24.35 and a fifty-two week high of $61.16.

Robert Half (NYSE:RHI) last announced its quarterly earnings data on Thursday, January 29th. The business services provider reported $0.32 earnings per share (EPS) for the quarter, topping the consensus estimate of $0.30 by $0.02. Robert Half had a return on equity of 10.26% and a net margin of 2.47%.The firm had revenue of $1.30 billion during the quarter, compared to the consensus estimate of $1.29 billion. During the same period in the prior year, the business earned $0.53 EPS. The business’s revenue for the quarter was down 5.8% on a year-over-year basis.

Robert Half Announces Dividend

The business also recently announced a quarterly dividend, which will be paid on Friday, March 13th. Shareholders of record on Wednesday, February 25th will be issued a dividend of $0.59 per share. This represents a $2.36 annualized dividend and a yield of 9.1%. The ex-dividend date is Wednesday, February 25th. Robert Half’s dividend payout ratio (DPR) is 177.44%.

Institutional Trading of Robert Half

Several large investors have recently made changes to their positions in RHI. MIRAE ASSET GLOBAL ETFS HOLDINGS Ltd. bought a new position in shares of Robert Half in the 2nd quarter valued at approximately $34,000. Caitong International Asset Management Co. Ltd grew its stake in Robert Half by 927.7% in the 2nd quarter. Caitong International Asset Management Co. Ltd now owns 853 shares of the business services provider’s stock valued at $35,000 after buying an additional 770 shares during the last quarter. True Wealth Design LLC raised its holdings in Robert Half by 393.8% in the 2nd quarter. True Wealth Design LLC now owns 963 shares of the business services provider’s stock worth $40,000 after acquiring an additional 768 shares during the period. Gilpin Wealth Management LLC bought a new position in Robert Half in the 4th quarter worth $27,000. Finally, Larson Financial Group LLC lifted its position in Robert Half by 321.0% during the 4th quarter. Larson Financial Group LLC now owns 1,002 shares of the business services provider’s stock worth $27,000 after acquiring an additional 764 shares during the last quarter. Institutional investors own 92.41% of the company’s stock.

Key Stories Impacting Robert Half

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

• Positive Sentiment: Zacks still projects a recovery by FY2028 with EPS of $3.25, suggesting analysts expect a longer‑term rebound beyond the near‑term weakness. Zacks estimates
• Neutral Sentiment: Zacks maintains a “Hold” rating on RHI while publishing the new estimates; the current consensus full‑year EPS sits near $2.48 — implying Zacks’ cuts move the firm below consensus but not to a sell stance. Zacks note
• Negative Sentiment: Zacks cut multiple near‑term quarterly estimates — Q1 2026 to $0.15 (from $0.22), Q2 2026 to $0.36 (from $0.39), and Q4 2026 to $0.51 (from $0.61) — signaling weaker upcoming results and pressuring short‑term guidance.
• Negative Sentiment: Zacks lowered FY2026 and FY2027 EPS forecasts (FY2026 to $1.50 from $1.68; FY2027 to $2.24 from $2.37), reducing medium‑term earnings expectations and removing some margin for upside.
• Negative Sentiment: BMO Capital Markets trimmed its price target to $32.00, another near‑term bearish signal from a sell‑side firm that can influence investor sentiment and set a lower reference for valuation. BMO Price Target Cut

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.