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Kforce vs CIRCLE8 Group: KFRC and CIRC compared
Kforce is the larger company: $358M of revenue in its latest quarter (Q3 2026) against $320M for CIRCLE8 Group (Q2 2026). CIRCLE8 Group is growing faster (+211% against +8% a year earlier). Kforce is more profitable, with an operating margin of 6.3% against -4.8%.
Where the money goes: KFRC and CIRC
Kforce (KFRC) · Q3 2026
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.
CIRCLE8 Group (CIRC) · Q2 2026
CIRCLE8 Group, Q2 2026: revenue $320M (+211% year over year), operating margin -4.8%, net loss $86.4M, operating cash flow −$3.8M. The chart follows the revenue to costs, profit and cash.
| Kforce (KFRC) | CIRCLE8 Group (CIRC) | |
|---|---|---|
| Latest quarter | Q3 2026 | Q2 2026 |
| Revenue | $358M | $320M |
| Revenue growth, Y/Y | +8% | +211% |
| Gross margin | 28.2% | — |
| Operating margin | 6.3% | -4.8% |
| Net earnings | $15.4M | −$86.4M |
| Net margin | 4.3% | -27.0% |
| Operating cash flow | $9.5M | −$3.8M |
| Free cash flow | $5.9M | — |
| Market value | $933M | $33.3M |
| P/E | 22.8× | — |
| Analysts’ mean target | $63.00 | — |
Where the revenue comes from
Kforce
- Flex revenue: $351M (98%)
- Direct Hire revenue: $6.7M (2%)
CIRCLE8 Group
- Temporary placement services: $314M (98%)
- Brokerage Services: $2.5M (1%)
- Permanent placement and other services: $2.1M (1%)
- Payrolling Services: $1.2M (0%)
Questions
Which is bigger, Kforce or CIRCLE8 Group?
Kforce is the larger company: $358M of revenue in its latest quarter (Q3 2026) against $320M for CIRCLE8 Group (Q2 2026).
Is Kforce or CIRCLE8 Group growing faster?
CIRCLE8 Group is growing faster (+211% against +8% a year earlier).
Which is more profitable, Kforce or CIRCLE8 Group?
Kforce is more profitable, with an operating margin of 6.3% against -4.8%.
More: Kforce earnings · how Kforce makes money · CIRCLE8 Group earnings · how CIRCLE8 Group makes money
From the companies' latest 10-Q, 10-K or earnings release (10-Q filed Oct 28, 2026; 10-Q filed Aug 19, 2026). Fiscal quarters can end on different dates. Not investment advice.