Robert Half (RHI) Q1 2026 Earnings
Reported Apr 23, 2026 at 4:01 PM ET · SEC Source
Q1 26 EPS
$0.14
BEAT +8.86%
Est. $0.13
Q1 26 Revenue
$1.30B
MISS 0.22%
Est. $1.30B
vs S&P Since Q1 26
+7.9%
BEATING MARKET
RHI +13.7% vs S&P +5.7%
Market Reaction
Did RHI Beat Earnings? Q1 2026 Results
Robert Half navigated a still-challenging staffing environment in Q1 2026, posting results that edged past Wall Street expectations even as revenue continued its year-over-year slide. The specialized talent solutions firm earned $0.14 per diluted sha… Read more Robert Half navigated a still-challenging staffing environment in Q1 2026, posting results that edged past Wall Street expectations even as revenue continued its year-over-year slide. The specialized talent solutions firm earned $0.14 per diluted share, a cent ahead of the $0.13 consensus estimate, while revenue of $1.30 billion declined 3.8% from a year ago, reflecting persistent softness across its core staffing divisions. The modest beat was underpinned by improved cost discipline, with SG&A expenses falling to $443.00 million and total adjusted operating margin widening to 2.2% from 1.4% a year prior. A key bright spot was international revenue, which grew 8.1% as reported, a sharp reversal from the 13.6% decline in Q1 2025, helping offset continued domestic headwinds. Management noted that talent solutions delivered a second consecutive quarter of positive sequential growth on a same-day constant currency basis, with momentum building through March and into early April, though analysts have flagged softer Q2 guidance projecting a further 4% revenue decline as a reason for caution heading into the back half of the year.
Key Takeaways
- • Talent solutions delivered second consecutive quarter of positive sequential growth on same-day constant currency basis
- • Revenue trends strengthened as Q1 progressed and into early April
- • Technology staffing showed relative resilience with only 0.8% reported decline
- • International revenue grew 8.1% as reported, reversing prior year declines
- • Protiviti international revenue grew 16.0% as reported
- • Adjusted operating income margin improved to 2.2% from 1.4% year-over-year
- • SG&A expenses reduced by approximately $17 million year-over-year
RHI Forward Guidance & Outlook
CEO Waddell indicated that market conditions are becoming increasingly conducive to Robert Half's business, with talent solutions delivering a second consecutive quarter of positive sequential growth on a same-day constant currency basis. Revenue trends strengthened as Q1 progressed and into early April, suggesting potential stabilization of the staffing downturn.
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“For the first quarter of 2026, global enterprise revenues were $1.3 billion, down 4 percent from last year's first quarter on a reported basis and down 6 percent on an adjusted basis. We are very pleased that talent solutions delivered a second consecutive quarter of positive sequential growth on a same-day constant currency basis, with revenue trends strengthening as the quarter progressed and into early April.”
— M. Keith Waddell, Q1 2026 Earnings Press Release
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RHI Quarterly Results
4 quarters of earnings data
| Quarter | EPS Est. | EPS Act. | Surprise | Revenue | Rev. Surprise |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Q1 26 BEAT | $0.13 | $0.14 | +8.86% | $1.30B | -0.22% |
| Q4 25 BEAT FY | $0.30 | $0.32 | +8.40% | $1.30B | +0.90% |
| FY Full Year | — | $1.33 | — | $5.38B | — |
| Q3 25 MISS | $0.43 | $0.43 | -0.28% | $1.35B | -0.26% |
| Q2 25 BEAT | $0.40 | $0.41 | +1.69% | $1.37B | +1.18% |