Robert Half 3Q 2026: Revenue $1.36B, Net income $49.87M, EPS $0.49— 10-Q Summary

What happened

Robert Half reported third-quarter 2026 revenue of $1.36 billion, up 0.4% from a year earlier. Net income rose 16.2% to $49.87 million, and diluted earnings per share increased 14% to $0.49.

Confirmed

Global impact / market context

Profit grew much faster than revenue because costs were controlled, so each sales dollar converted into more earnings. That matters for investors judging whether the staffing firm can protect profit per sale while hiring demand stays uneven.

Analyst inference

Permanent placement revenue grew 6.2% and contract talent rose 1.7%, but Protiviti revenue fell 2.9% as billable hours dropped. Nine-month revenue declined 2.0% to $4.00 billion, showing recovery is uneven across business lines.

Analyst inference

What to watch

1. Headcount declined across all three segments compared with year-end 2025 as Robert Half reviewed staffing investments against revenue and productivity trends. Confirmed
2. Robert Half plans to keep investing in digital experiences and AI tools for recruiters, while Protiviti builds AI into advisory offerings. Proposed
3. Watch whether permanent placement growth continues, because permanent fees are typically more profitable and could offset soft Protiviti billable hours. Analyst inference

Evidence

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