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Robert Half International Inc(RHI)

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QUALITY SIGNAL RECENCY
3-STAR RATING
STRONG BUY
BUY for 6 days
PROFIT SINCE LAST BUY
+0.44% ▲
LAST CLOSE
$42.99
11/05/2026
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Upturn Advisory & Investor View for RHI

11/05/2026: RHI (3-star) is a STRONG-BUY. BUY for 6 days. Simulated Profits (0.44%). Updated daily EoD!

Robert Half International Inc is a prominent professional staffing and consulting firm known for its dual-segment model featuring talent solutions and the Protiviti consulting arm. Its main strength lies in its specialization, which typically secures higher margins than general labor agencies. The primary growth opportunity rests on leveraging digital consulting and advanced talent matching to capture demand in specialized fields like technology. However, the company faces significant risks from cyclical economic downturns and the rise of automated recruiting platforms. It may suit dividend-focused or value-oriented investors who monitor corporate hiring trends, though the stock's sensitivity to macroeconomic cycles remains a key consideration.

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Company fundamentals, valuation, risks, and news provide supporting context about the business.

Investor Fit

Investor styleFitWhy
Growth investorMixed fitThe company is a mature entity with cyclical growth patterns rather than high-growth momentum.
Momentum investorMixed fitMomentum is generally conditional on macroeconomic cycles and positive hiring trends.
Value investorStrong fitRobert Half is often viewed as a value play due to its cash flow generation and historical dividend payouts.
Dividend investorStrong fitThe company has a consistent history of dividends and moderate payout ratios.
Low-risk investorMixed fitWhile established, the stock carries the cyclical risks inherent in the staffing industry.

Risk Profile

Risk factorLevelWhy it matters
Price volatilityMedium / highThe stock is highly reactive to macro-economic data and corporate hiring sentiment.
Valuation riskMediumValuation is sensitive to changes in long-term growth expectations for the staffing sector.
Competition risk (AI/Automation)Medium / highIncreased automation in recruiting may disrupt traditional staffing models.
Business qualityStrongRobert Half has a long-standing reputation and a durable dual-segment business model.
Dividend incomeMedium / highDividend reliability is supported by strong cash flows but is not immune to economic downturns.
Execution riskMediumIntegrating new technology and maintaining talent quality are critical for operational success.

Price Behavior

Strong Uptrend
PRICE PATH

Strong Uptrend

The stock has maintained a strong upward price trend across the last three quarters.

Choppy
PRICE STABILITY

Choppy

The stock has experienced frequent reversals and pronounced short-term price swings.

Analysis of Past Performance

Type Stock
Historic Profit 15.54%
Avg. Invested days 41
Today’s Advisory Strong Buy
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Upturn Scorecard

Upturn Star Rating

★★★★★
RHI receives a 3-star rating based on the available scored pillars. The rating is constrained by soft unit economics, weak price momentum, and limited analyst upside.

Company Fundamentals

★★★★★
RHI has moderate overall fundamentals (3 stars), with moderate financial health, soft growth momentum, and solid ownership. In FY2025 versus FY2024, growth and ownership metrics are mixed: negative earnings growth (-47.1%), soft cash generation (FCF margin 5.0%), negative revenue growth (-7.2%).

Financial Health Rating

★★★★★
RHI's financial health is supported by solid cash strength, including free-cash-flow generation (5.0% of revenue). Profitability is soft (2 stars), which helps explain the 3-star overall score.

Growth Momentum Score

★★★★★
RHI's growth profile is soft, with the least-weak measure being revenue growth at -7.2% FY2025 versus FY2024. By comparison, while earnings growth (-47.1%, negative) and free-cash-flow growth (-24.7%, negative) hold the profile back, so recent growth is not broad-based across the business.

Ownership

★★★★★
Institutional ownership is 128.2% and approximately 87.6% of outstanding shares are publicly tradable, supporting liquidity and institutional participation. Insider ownership of 3.58% provides only moderate management-shareholder alignment.

Top 5 Institutional Investors

BlackRock Inc 13.04%
Orbis Allan Gray Ltd 9.65%
AQR Capital Management LLC 6.90%
Pzena Investment Management, LLC 6.08%
Vanguard Portfolio Management, LLC 5.25%

Unit Economics (Per $1K Revenue)

★★★★★
RHI generates approximately $372 of gross profit, $14 of operating income, and $50 of free cash flow for every $1,000 of revenue. Based on FY2025 results. Soft margins explain the 2-star rating, with moderate cash conversion and weak capital efficiency.

Economic Dimensions

★★★★★
Effective Tax Rate: 31.57%

Quantitative Style Profile

★★★★★
RHI has a liquid, relatively low-volatility profile. Weak momentum is the primary drawback, while valuation that is moderately attractive rather than deeply discounted.

Style Classification

Quality Focused

Low VolatilitySmall / Mid Cap RiskShort Squeeze RiskHighly Liquid / Institution-Friendly

Key Highlights

Company Size Mid-Cap Stock
Market Capitalization 4.60B USD
Price to earnings Ratio 36.84
1Y Target Price 39.56
Price to earnings Ratio 36.84
1Y Target Price 39.56
Volume (30-day avg) 2.1M shares
Beta 0.75
52 Weeks Range 21.08 - 47.14
Updated Date 11/05/2026
52 Weeks Range 21.08 - 47.14
Updated Date 11/05/2026
Dividends yield (FY) 5.40%
Basic EPS (TTM) 1.22

How Company Makes Money

Business areaWhat it includesRetail investor read
Talent SolutionsTemporary and permanent staffing for finance, technology, and creative roles.The core staffing engine that provides steady cash flow during normal hiring cycles.
ProtivitiRisk, internal audit, and business consulting services.A consulting arm that provides higher-margin, project-based revenue streams.

Analyzing Revenue: Products, Geography and Growth

Revenue by Products

Product revenue - Year on Year

Revenue by Geography

Geography revenue - Year on Year

Earnings Date

Report Date 2026-10-22
When After Market
Estimate 0.47
Actual 0.49

Profitability

Profit Margin 2.3%
Operating Margin (TTM) 5.51%

Management Effectiveness

Return on Assets (TTM) 1.58%
Return on Equity (TTM) 9.76%

Valuation

Trailing PE 36.84
Forward PE 16.69
Enterprise Value 4.52B
Price to Sales(TTM) 0.87
Enterprise Value 4.52B
Price to Sales(TTM) 0.87
Enterprise Value to Revenue 0.83
Enterprise Value to EBITDA 61.07
Shares Outstanding 102.35M
Shares Floating 89.66M
Shares Outstanding 102.35M
Shares Floating 89.66M
Percent Insiders 3.58
Percent Institutions 128.2

Financial Metrics

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Total Revenue (Scale)

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Net Income (Profit)

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Free Cash Flow (Cash Strength)

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📈 Growth & Strength

Operating Income (Core Profit)

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EBITDA (Cash Earnings)

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Gross Profit (Unit Profitability)

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🛡️ Financial Safety

Cash (Liquidity Buffer)

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Total Debt (Leverage Risk)

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Net Working Capital (Short-Term Health)

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🧱 Balance Sheet Strength

Stockholder Equity (Net Worth)

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Total Assets (Asset Base)

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Income Before Tax (Pre-Tax Earnings)

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⚙️ Cost & Drag Factors

Cost of Revenue (Production Cost)

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Total Operating Expenses (Operating Cost)

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Income Tax Expense (Tax Drag)

Information icon Amount of taxes paid or payable to the government. It is needed to evaluate the impact of taxation on overall profitability.

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