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Robert Half (RHI) Q3 2026 earnings results (third quarter 2026)
10-Q filed Oct 30, 2026
Robert Half (RHI) reported revenue of $1.4B for the third quarter 2026 (Q3 2026), +0.4% from a year earlier and +2% from the quarter before. Operating margin was 5.5%, net earnings $49.9M (3.7% of revenue).
Robert Half, Q3 2026: revenue $1.4B (+0.4% year over year), operating margin 5.5%, net earnings $49.9M, operating cash flow $66.2M. The chart follows the revenue to costs, profit and cash.
| Q3 2026 | Amount | Q/Q | Y/Y |
|---|---|---|---|
| Revenue | $1.4B | +2% | +0.4% |
| Gross profit | $532M | +12% | +6% |
| Operating profit | $74.8M | — | +451% |
| Net earnings | $49.9M | +89% | +16% |
| Operating cash flow | $66.2M | -39% | -15% |
| Free cash flow | $57.7M | -43% | -9% |
What changed
Revenue was $1.4B in Q3 2026, roughly flat year over year and up 2% from the previous quarter. Total contract talent solutions was the largest line at 56% of revenue. Total contract talent solutions added $0.01B year over year (up 2%), 262% of the total change. Protiviti declined 3%.
Gross margin was 39.1%, up 1.9 points from Q3 2025. Operating profit was $0.07B, a 5.5% margin (up 4.5 points year over year). Of the extra revenue versus Q3 2025, 1271% reached operating profit, above the 1% margin then. Operating expenses fell 7% while revenue was flat. Net earnings were $0.05B, up 16% year over year. The effective tax rate was 33.2%.
Operating cash flow was $0.07B (down 15% year over year), 133% of net earnings. Non-cash charges added back $0.01B of depreciation and amortization. Working capital and other items added $3.8M. Capital expenditures of $0.01B left free cash flow of $0.06B.
Questions
What was Robert Half's revenue in the third quarter 2026?
Robert Half (RHI) reported revenue of $1.4B for the third quarter 2026 (Q3 2026), +0.4% from a year earlier and +2% from the quarter before.
Was Robert Half profitable in the third quarter 2026?
Operating profit was $74.8M (5.5% of revenue) and net earnings $49.9M.
Source: Robert Half 10-Q on SEC EDGAR.