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Kforce (KFRC) Q3 2026 earnings results (third quarter 2026)
10-Q filed Oct 28, 2026
Kforce (KFRC) reported revenue of $358M for the third quarter 2026 (Q3 2026), +8% from a year earlier and +2% from the quarter before. Operating margin was 6.3%, net earnings $15.4M (4.3% of revenue).
Kforce, Q3 2026: revenue $358M (+8% year over year), operating margin 6.3%, net earnings $15.4M, operating cash flow $9.5M. The chart follows the revenue to costs, profit and cash.
| Q3 2026 | Amount | Q/Q | Y/Y |
|---|---|---|---|
| Revenue | $358M | +2% | +8% |
| Gross profit | $101M | +1% | +9% |
| Operating profit | $22.5M | +20% | +50% |
| Net earnings | $15.4M | +25% | +40% |
| Operating cash flow | $9.5M | — | -59% |
| Free cash flow | $5.9M | — | -70% |
What changed
Revenue was $357.8M in Q3 2026, up 8% year over year and up 2% from the previous quarter. Flex revenue was the largest line at 98% of revenue. Flex revenue added $24.8M year over year (up 8%), 99% of the total change.
Gross margin was 28.2%, up 0.5 points from Q3 2025. Operating profit was $22.5M, a 6.3% margin (up 1.8 points year over year). Of the extra revenue versus Q3 2025, 30% reached operating profit, above the 5% margin then. Operating expenses grew 1% against revenue growth of 8%. Net earnings were $15.4M, up 40% year over year. The effective tax rate was 28.6%.
Operating cash flow was $9.5M (down 59% year over year), 62% of net earnings. Non-cash charges added back $1.2M of depreciation and amortization and $3.8M of share-based compensation. Working capital and other items used $10.9M. Capital expenditures of $3.6M left free cash flow of $5.9M.
Questions
What was Kforce's revenue in the third quarter 2026?
Kforce (KFRC) reported revenue of $358M for the third quarter 2026 (Q3 2026), +8% from a year earlier and +2% from the quarter before.
Was Kforce profitable in the third quarter 2026?
Operating profit was $22.5M (6.3% of revenue) and net earnings $15.4M.
Source: Kforce 10-Q on SEC EDGAR.