Robert Half Inc. (NYSE:RHI) is included among the 10 Best Dividend Stocks Yielding at Least 7% According to Hedge Funds.
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On April 21, William Blair upgraded Robert Half Inc. (NYSE:RHI) to Outperform from Market Perform. It said the stock’s risk/reward is “too compelling to ignore.” Sentiment has been weak for some time, but the analyst noted early signs of improvement based on recent conversations with investors. The view is that sentiment could continue to shift as estimates move higher. William Blair’s scenario analysis points to about 40% upside for both Robert Half and Kforce in a base-case scenario over the next 12 months. In a stronger cyclical rebound, the firm sees “much more upside potential.”
During the Q1 2026 earnings call, management shared its outlook for the second quarter. The company’s revenue is expected to range between $1.275 billion and $1.375 billion, while EPS is projected at $0.20 to $0.30. Executive VP & CFO Michael Buckley added that, excluding the impact of a severance charge, EPS is expected to come in between $0.23 and $0.33.
Robert Half Inc. (NYSE:RHI) provides specialized talent solutions and business consulting services under the Robert Half and Protiviti brands. The company operates through three segments: contract talent solutions, permanent placement talent solutions, and Protiviti.
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