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Robert Half International Inc (RHI)

Robert Half International Inc (RHI) 2-star rating from Upturn Advisory
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Upturn Advisory Summary

12/03/2025: RHI (2-star) is currently NOT-A-BUY. Pass it for now.

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Upturn 2 star rating for performance

Below Average Performance

These Stocks/ETFs, based on Upturn Advisory, often underperform the market, warranting careful consideration before investing.

Number of Analysts

3 star rating from financial analysts

11 Analysts rated it

Moderately tracked stock, growing coverage, gaining market and investor attention.

1 Year Target Price $34.67

1 Year Target Price $34.67

Analysts Price Target For last 52 week
$34.67 Target price
52w Low $24.68
Current$27.42
52w High $73.83

Analysis of Past Performance

Type Stock
Historic Profit 12.6%
Avg. Invested days 57
Today’s Advisory PASS
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Stock Returns Performance Upturn Returns Performance icon 2.0
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Upturn last close icon Last Close 12/03/2025

Key Highlights

Company Size Mid-Cap Stock
Market Capitalization 2.79B USD
Price to earnings Ratio 17.81
1Y Target Price 34.67
Price to earnings Ratio 17.81
1Y Target Price 34.67
Volume (30-day avg) 11
Beta 0.84
52 Weeks Range 24.68 - 73.83
Updated Date 12/4/2025
52 Weeks Range 24.68 - 73.83
Updated Date 12/4/2025
Dividends yield (FY) 8.39%
Basic EPS (TTM) 1.54

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Profitability

Profit Margin 2.85%
Operating Margin (TTM) 1%

Management Effectiveness

Return on Assets (TTM) 2.54%
Return on Equity (TTM) 11.27%

Valuation

Trailing PE 17.81
Forward PE 15.7
Enterprise Value 2652362344
Price to Sales(TTM) 0.51
Enterprise Value 2652362344
Price to Sales(TTM) 0.51
Enterprise Value to Revenue 0.49
Enterprise Value to EBITDA 13.06
Shares Outstanding 101161069
Shares Floating 88990246
Shares Outstanding 101161069
Shares Floating 88990246
Percent Insiders 3.33
Percent Institutions 107.53

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Robert Half International Inc

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Company Overview

Company history and background logo History and Background

Robert Half International Inc. was founded in 1948 by Robert Half. Initially a small personnel agency, it has grown into a global leader in specialized staffing and consulting services.

Company business area logo Core Business Areas

  • Temporary and Contract Staffing: Provides temporary and contract professionals for accounting, finance, technology, marketing, and administrative positions.
  • Permanent Placement Staffing: Provides permanent placement services for accounting, finance, technology, marketing, and administrative positions.
  • Consulting Services: Offers consulting services in areas such as risk management, internal audit, and technology solutions.

leadership logo Leadership and Structure

The CEO of Robert Half is M. Keith Waddell. The company operates with a decentralized structure, with regional and specialized divisions reporting to corporate leadership.

Top Products and Market Share

Product Key Offerings logo Key Offerings

  • Temporary Staffing: Provides temporary employees across various sectors, including finance and accounting. Market share is significant, but varies by specific industry and geography. Competitors include ManpowerGroup, Adecco, and Randstad. Estimated that Temporary Staffing makes up 60% of Robert Half's revenue.
  • Permanent Placement: Focuses on direct hire placement services. Market share fluctuates based on economic conditions. Competitors include LinkedIn, Korn Ferry, and Heidrick & Struggles. Estimated that Permanent Placement makes up 30% of Robert Half's revenue.
  • Protiviti (Consulting): Risk consulting, internal audit, technology, and business consulting solutions. Competitors include the Big Four accounting firms and specialized consulting firms. Protiviti makes up approximately 10% of revenue.

Market Dynamics

industry overview logo Industry Overview

The staffing industry is highly cyclical and dependent on economic conditions. Demand fluctuates with employment rates and business confidence.

Positioning

Robert Half is positioned as a leader in specialized staffing, focusing on higher-skilled roles. Their competitive advantage lies in their established brand and extensive network.

Total Addressable Market (TAM)

The global staffing market is estimated to be in the hundreds of billions of dollars. Robert Half is well-positioned to capture a significant portion of this market, particularly in specialized segments.

Upturn SWOT Analysis

Strengths

  • Strong brand recognition
  • Extensive network of candidates and clients
  • Specialized expertise in various sectors
  • Diversified service offerings
  • Established relationships with Fortune 500 companies

Weaknesses

  • Cyclical business model
  • Dependence on economic conditions
  • High employee turnover
  • Vulnerable to technological disruption
  • Competition from online job boards and freelance platforms

Opportunities

  • Expanding into new geographic markets
  • Leveraging technology to improve efficiency
  • Acquiring smaller staffing firms
  • Developing new service offerings
  • Capitalizing on the growing demand for skilled workers

Threats

  • Economic downturns
  • Increased competition
  • Technological advancements that automate staffing processes
  • Changes in labor laws and regulations
  • Difficulty in attracting and retaining qualified recruiters

Competitors and Market Share

Key competitor logo Key Competitors

  • MPW
  • ADEN
  • RNO

Competitive Landscape

Robert Half's advantages include its specialized focus and strong brand. Disadvantages include its cyclical business model and competition from online platforms.

Major Acquisitions

Protiviti

  • Year: 2002
  • Acquisition Price (USD millions): 450
  • Strategic Rationale: Expanded service offerings into risk consulting and internal audit.

Growth Trajectory and Initiatives

Historical Growth: Robert Half's growth has been influenced by economic cycles, with periods of strong growth followed by periods of slower growth or decline.

Future Projections: Analyst estimates suggest continued growth, driven by demand for skilled workers and strategic initiatives.

Recent Initiatives: Recent initiatives include investments in technology, expansion into new markets, and acquisitions of smaller firms.

Summary

Robert Half is a strong player in the specialized staffing industry with a well-established brand. The company benefits from a large network and diversified services. However, its performance is tied to economic cycles, and it faces increasing competition from online platforms. Robert Half should focus on technological innovation and expanding into new markets to maintain its competitive edge.

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About Robert Half International Inc

Exchange NYSE
Headquaters Menlo Park, CA, United States
IPO Launch date 1992-03-10
Vice Chairman, President & CEO Mr. M. Keith Waddell
Sector Industrials
Industry Staffing & Employment Services
Full time employees 14700
Full time employees 14700

Robert Half Inc. provides talent solutions and business consulting services in the United States and internationally. The company operates through Contract Talent Solutions, Permanent Placement Talent Solutions, and Protiviti segments. The Contract Talent Solutions segment provides contract engagement professionals in the fields of finance and accounting, technology, marketing and creative, legal and administrative, and customer support. This segment markets its services to clients and employment candidates through national and local advertising activities, including radio, digital advertising, job boards, alliance partners, and events. The Permanent Placement Talent Solutions segment engages in the placement of full-time accounting, finance, and tax and accounting operations personnel. The Protiviti segment offers consulting services for compliance, finance, technology, operations, data, digital, legal, HR, governance, risk and internal audit. It offers it services under the Accountemps, Robert Half Finance and Accounting, OfficeTeam, Robert Half Technology, Robert Half Management Resources, Robert Half Legal, and The Creative Group brands. The company was formerly known as Robert Half International Inc. and changed its name to Robert Half Inc. in July 2023. Robert Half Inc. was founded in 1948 and is headquartered in Menlo Park, California.