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Robert Half vs Kelly Services: RHI and KELYA compared
Robert Half is the larger company: $1.4B of revenue in its latest quarter (Q3 2026) against $927M for Kelly Services (Q3 2026). Robert Half is growing faster (+0.4% against -0.8% a year earlier). Robert Half is more profitable, with an operating margin of 5.5% against 0.1%.
Where the money goes: RHI and KELYA
Robert Half (RHI) · Q3 2026
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.
Kelly Services (KELYA) · Q3 2026
Kelly Services, Q3 2026: revenue $927M (-0.8% year over year), operating margin 0.1%, net loss $1.7M, operating cash flow −$54.5M. The chart follows the revenue to costs, profit and cash.
| Robert Half (RHI) | Kelly Services (KELYA) | |
|---|---|---|
| Latest quarter | Q3 2026 | Q3 2026 |
| Revenue | $1.4B | $927M |
| Revenue growth, Y/Y | +0.4% | -0.8% |
| Gross margin | 39.1% | — |
| Operating margin | 5.5% | 0.1% |
| Net earnings | $49.9M | −$1.7M |
| Net margin | 3.7% | -0.2% |
| Operating cash flow | $66.2M | −$54.5M |
| Free cash flow | $57.7M | — |
| Market value | $4.2B | $479M |
| P/E | 34.5× | — |
| Analysts’ mean target | $39.56 | $20.00 |
Where the revenue comes from
Robert Half
- Total contract talent solutions: $759M (56%)
- Protiviti: $484M (36%)
- Permanent placement talent solutions: $117M (9%)
Questions
Which is bigger, Robert Half or Kelly Services?
Robert Half is the larger company: $1.4B of revenue in its latest quarter (Q3 2026) against $927M for Kelly Services (Q3 2026).
Is Robert Half or Kelly Services growing faster?
Robert Half is growing faster (+0.4% against -0.8% a year earlier).
Which is more profitable, Robert Half or Kelly Services?
Robert Half is more profitable, with an operating margin of 5.5% against 0.1%.
More: Robert Half earnings · how Robert Half makes money · Kelly Services earnings · how Kelly Services makes money
From the companies' latest 10-Q, 10-K or earnings release (10-Q filed Oct 30, 2026; 10-Q filed Nov 5, 2026). Fiscal quarters can end on different dates. Not investment advice.