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RHI

BEARISH
$27.02 Live
Robert Half Inc. · NYSE
Target $29.89 (+10.6%)
$21.83 52W Range $48.54

At a glance

Key valuation, profitability, growth, and risk metrics.

Updated May 02, 2026
Market cap
$2.77B
P/E
20.78
ROE
N/A
Profit margin
2.4%
Debt/Equity
0.19
Dividend yield
8.73%

AI Analysis

AI-powered fundamental assessment

Confidence
85%
RHI exhibits severe fundamental weakness, highlighted by a Piotroski F-Score of 2/9, indicating poor financial health. The stock is significantly overvalued relative to its Graham Number ($19.38) and Intrinsic Value ($9.10), while trading at a prohibitive PEG ratio of 5.46. Revenue and earnings are in a clear downward trajectory, and the current dividend payout ratio of 181.76% is mathematically unsustainable. Technical trends are completely bearish (0/100), suggesting a lack of buyer conviction despite the high yield.

Key Strengths

Very low Debt/Equity ratio (0.19) indicating minimal leverage risk
Strong brand equity through Robert Half and Protiviti brands
Low Price-to-Sales ratio (0.52) relative to historical norms
Recent track record of beating quarterly earnings estimates (3 of last 4)
High current dividend yield (8.73%) for income seekers

Key Risks

Unsustainable dividend payout ratio (181.76%) signaling a high probability of a dividend cut
Negative YoY revenue growth (-3.80%) and earnings growth (-18.60%)
Extreme sensitivity to macroeconomic headwinds and unemployment rates
Severe deterioration in financial health as evidenced by the Piotroski F-Score
Significant long-term price erosion (5Y change of -63.4%)
AI Fair Value Estimate
Based on comprehensive analysis
$17.5
-35.2% below current price

Performance Snowflake

Multi-dimensional analysis across 5 key categories

Overall
24
Weak
Value
30
Future
20
Past
35
Health
25
Dividend
10
AI Verdict
Bearish
Key drivers: Unsustainable dividend payout, Negative growth metrics, Poor Piotroski F-Score, Price significantly above intrinsic value
Confidence
90%
Value
30/100

P/E 20.78, PEG 5.46, Graham Number $19.38

Positives
  • Low P/S ratio
Watchpoints
  • Price exceeds Graham Number
  • High PEG ratio (5.46)
  • Price exceeds Intrinsic Value
Future
20/100

Revenue Growth -3.80%, Earnings Growth -18.60%

Positives
  • Forward P/E (13.11) is lower than trailing P/E
Watchpoints
  • Negative YoY Revenue Growth
  • Negative YoY Earnings Growth
  • Negative Q/Q Earnings Growth
Past
35/100

5Y Change -63.4%, 1Y Change -34.5%

Positives
  • Consistent earnings beats in recent quarters
Watchpoints
  • Catastrophic 5-year price performance (-63.4%)
  • Consistent downward trend in EPS
Health
25/100

Piotroski F-Score 2/9

Positives
  • Low Debt/Equity ratio
Watchpoints
  • Piotroski F-Score of 2/9 (Weak)
Dividend
10/100

Yield 8.73%, Payout 181.76%

Positives
  • High nominal yield (8.73%)
Watchpoints
  • Payout ratio (181.76%) exceeds earnings

Stock Price & Analyst Targets

Real-time price movements and analyst price targets

Current Price
$27.02
Analyst Target
$29.89
Upside/Downside
+10.6%

Multi-Horizon Performance vs Peers

Price momentum across 5Y → 1W horizons for RHI and closest competitors.

Updated 2026-05-01
RHI
Robert Half Inc.
Primary
5Y
-63.4%
3Y
-56.4%
1Y
-34.5%
6M
+8.2%
1M
+9.5%
1W
+5.5%
SBL
Star Bulk Carriers Corp.
Peer
5Y
+155.5%
3Y
+34.1%
1Y
+82.1%
6M
+41.2%
1M
+7.2%
1W
+0.9%
ATR
Astronics Corporation
Peer
5Y
+444.1%
3Y
+413.7%
1Y
+344.9%
6M
+121.3%
1M
+38.1%
1W
+2.2%
BWL
BW LPG Limited
Peer
5Y
+534.2%
3Y
+296.3%
1Y
+103.3%
6M
+55.2%
1M
+9.2%
1W
+0.1%
ARC
ArcBest Corporation
Peer
5Y
+80.3%
3Y
+37.4%
1Y
+117.6%
6M
+74.7%
1M
+36.7%
1W
+7.8%

Positive values indicate cumulative gains over the specified period. Comparables pulled from the same sector to highlight whether momentum is stock-specific or industry-wide.

Historical Performance Trends

Long-term financial metrics and growth patterns

Revenue & Net Income

Profit & Operating Margins

Return on Equity (ROE)

Quarterly Revenue Growth

Historical data shows last 12 quarters (3 years)

Valuation Metrics

Key valuation ratios and pricing indicators

P/E Ratio
20.78
Forward P/E
13.11
PEG Ratio
5.46
P/B Ratio
2.1
P/S Ratio
0.52
EV/Revenue
0.46
EV/EBITDA
19.57
Market Cap
$2.77B

Profitability

Profit margins and return metrics

Profit Margin 2.43%
Operating Margin 2.84%
Gross Margin 37.23%
ROE N/A
ROA N/A

Growth

Revenue and earnings growth rates

Revenue Growth -3.8%
Earnings Growth -18.6%
Q/Q Revenue Growth -5.79%
Q/Q Earnings Growth -20.5%

Financial Health

Balance sheet strength and liquidity metrics

Debt/Equity
0.19
Low debt
Current Ratio
N/A
Quick Ratio
N/A
Cash/Share
$4.67

Quarterly Earnings History

EPS performance vs analyst estimates

2026-07-22
$N/A
2026-04-23
$0.14
+9.2% surprise
2026-01-29
$0.32
+7.2% surprise
2025-10-22
$0.43
+0.8% surprise

Industrials Sector Comparison

Comparing RHI against 550 companies in the Industrials sector (44 bullish, 210 neutral, 296 bearish)
P/E Ratio
20.78
This Stock
vs
89.26
Sector Avg
-76.7% (Discount)
Profit Margin
2.43%
This Stock
vs
5.94%
Sector Avg
-59.1% (Weaker)
Debt to Equity
0.19
This Stock
vs
2.66
Sector Avg
-92.8% (Less Debt)
Revenue Growth
-3.8%
This Stock
vs
89.5%
Sector Avg
-104.2% (Slower)

Similar Companies

Peer comparison within the same industry

Recent Insider Trading

Insider buy and sell transactions from the last 6 months

MESSMER HAROLD M JR
Chairman of the Board
Stock Award
2026-03-23
44,968 shares
GLASS ROBERT W
Officer
Stock Award
2026-03-23
20,595 shares
WADDELL MICHAEL KEITH
Chief Executive Officer
Stock Award
2026-03-23
179,830 shares
GENTZKOW PAUL F
Officer
Stock Award
2026-03-23
151,237 shares
BUCKLEY MICHAEL C
Chief Financial Officer
Stock Award
2026-03-23
57,251 shares
TARANTINO JOSEPH A
Officer
Stock Award
2026-03-23
81,304 shares
Insider transactions can signal confidence or concerns about company prospects

SEC Filings

Recent regulatory filings from the SEC EDGAR database

10-Q
10-Q
2026-05-01

RHI filed its 10-Q on May 1, 2026, though no specific financial highlights were provided in the available excerpts. For a detailed discussion of potential risks and uncertainties, the company refers investors to its Annual Report on Form 10-K for the year ended December 31, 2025.

8-K
8-K
2026-04-23

RHI filed an 8-K on April 23, 2026, likely to announce its first-quarter financial results.

8-K
8-K
2026-04-21

RHI likely filed this 8-K to announce its first-quarter financial results for 2026.

DEF 14A
DEF 14A
2026-04-10

RHI filed a definitive proxy statement (DEF 14A) on April 10, 2026, providing shareholders with necessary information to vote on matters at the company's annual meeting.

10-K
10-K
2026-02-13

Robert Half Inc. provides specialized talent solutions and business consulting through its Robert Half and Protiviti brands, utilizing a direct-ownership model to maintain quality and profitability. The company's financial performance is highly sensitive to global economic conditions, with significant risks including rising unemployment, inflation, and geopolitical instability.

8-K
8-K
2026-01-29

RHI filed an 8-K on January 29, 2026, likely to announce its quarterly or annual financial results.

10-Q
10-Q
2025-10-31

RHI filed its 10-Q on October 31, 2025, though no specific financial highlights were provided in the available excerpt. For risk factors, the company refers investors to its Annual Report for the year ended December 31, 2024, and its quarterly report filed for the period ended March 31, 2025.

8-K
8-K
2025-10-22

RHI filed an 8-K on October 22, 2025, likely to announce its third-quarter financial results.

10-Q
10-Q
2025-08-05

RHI filed its 10-Q on August 5, 2025, though specific financial highlights were not included in the provided excerpt. The company directs investors to its 2024 Annual Report and the quarterly report ended March 31, 2025, for a detailed discussion of its risk factors and uncertainties.

8-K
8-K
2025-07-23

RHI filed an 8-K on July 23, 2025, likely to announce its second-quarter financial results.

8-K
8-K
2025-05-29
8-K
8-K
2025-05-15
10-Q
10-Q
2025-05-02
8-K
8-K
2025-04-23
DEF 14A
DEF 14A
2025-04-11
Data sourced from SEC EDGAR. AI summaries generated automatically.

Wall Street Analysts

Professional analyst ratings and price targets

Consensus
HOLD
9 analysts
William Blair
2026-04-21
up
Market Perform Outperform
Barclays
2026-03-06
Maintains
Equal-Weight Equal-Weight
BMO Capital
2026-02-17
Maintains
Market Perform Market Perform
Goldman Sachs
2026-02-03
Maintains
Sell Sell
Truist Securities
2026-02-02
Maintains
Buy Buy
JP Morgan
2026-01-30
Maintains
Neutral Neutral

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