Robert Half Inc. provides talent solutions and business consulting services in the United States and internationally. The company operates through three segments: Contract Talent Solutions, Permanent Placement Talent Solutions, and Protiviti. The Contract Talent Solutions segment provides contract engagement professionals in the fields of finance and accounting, technology, marketing and creative, legal and administrative, and customer support. The Permanent Placement Talent Solutions segment engages in the placement of full-time accounting, finance, and tax and accounting operations personnel. The Protiviti segment offers a range of consulting and managed solutions for regulatory compliance, finance, technology, operations, data, digital, legal, HR, governance, risk, and internal audit. The company markets its contract talent and permanent placement services to clients and employment candidates through national and local advertising activities, including radio, digital advertising, job boards, alliance partners, and events. The company offers its services primarily under the Robert Half and Protiviti brands. The company was formerly known as Robert Half International Inc. and changed its name to Robert Half Inc. in July 2023. Robert Half Inc. was founded in 1948 and is headquartered in Menlo Park, California.
5-year financial trends. Figures in USD millions.
Latest fiscal year: 2025
Year-by-year revenue, profitability, and cash flow (USD millions, last 10 years)
| Year | Revenue | EBITDA | Net Profit | FCF | ROE | Rev Growth 1Y | NP Growth 1Y |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 2025 | $5.4B | $158M | $133M | $267M | 10.4% | -7.2% | -47.1% |
| 2024 | $5.8B | $331M | $252M | $354M | 18.3% | -9.3% | -38.8% |
| 2023 | $6.4B | $564M | $411M | $591M | 25.9% | -11.7% | -37.5% |
| 2022 | $7.2B | $1.1B | $658M | $623M | 41.9% | - | - |
| 2021 | - | - |
Income statement, balance sheet, and cash flow as reported
Consolidated Figures in USD Millions.
| Metric | 2021 | 2022 | 2023 | 2024 | 2025 |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Total Revenue | - | 7,238.14 | 6,392.52 | 5,795.84 | 5,378.51 |
| Operating Revenue | - | 7,238.14 | 6,392.52 | 5,795.84 | 5,378.51 |
| Cost Of Revenue | - | 4,144.09 | 3,817.51 | 3,548.61 | 3,376.19 |
| Gross Profit | - | 3,094.05 | 2,575 | 2,247.23 | 2,002.31 |
| Operating Expense | - | 2,118.96 | 2,110.41 | 2,005.76 | 1,925.85 |
| Selling General And Administration | - | 2,117.30 | 2,110.41 | 2,005.76 | 1,925.85 |
| Total Expenses | - | 6,263.06 | 5,927.93 | 5,554.36 | 5,302.04 |
| Operating Income | - | 975.09 | 464.59 | 241.47 | 76.46 |
| Total Operating Income As Reported | - | - | 464.59 | 241.47 | 76.46 |
| EBITDA | - | 1,053.08 | 563.56 | 330.79 | 158.09 |
| Normalized EBITDA | - | 1,139.21 | 475.54 | 236.71 | 52 |
| EBIT | - | 975.09 | 464.59 | 241.47 | 76.46 |
| Interest Income | - | 8.01 | 23.97 | 22.12 | 11.80 |
| Net Interest Income | - | 8.01 | 23.97 | 22.12 | 11.80 |
| Other Income Expense | - | -86.14 | 88.02 | 94.08 | 106.09 |
| Interest Income Non Operating | - | 8.01 | 23.97 | 22.12 | 11.80 |
| Net Non Operating Interest Income Expense | - | 8.01 | 23.97 | 22.12 | 11.80 |
| Pretax Income | - | 896.96 | 576.58 | 357.67 | 194.35 |
| Tax Provision | - | 239.04 | 165.44 | 106.07 | 61.36 |
| Tax Rate For Calcs | - | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 |
| Tax Effect Of Unusual Items | - | -22.91 | 25.26 | 27.94 | 33.53 |
| Net Income Continuous Operations | - | 657.92 | 411.15 | 251.60 | 132.99 |
| Net Income From Continuing And Discontinued Operation | - | 657.92 | 411.15 | 251.60 | 132.99 |
| Net Income From Continuing Operation Net Minority Interest | - | 657.92 | 411.15 | 251.60 | 132.99 |
| Net Income | - | 657.92 | 411.15 | 251.60 | 132.99 |
| Net Income Common Stockholders | - | 657.92 | 411.15 | 251.60 | 132.99 |
| Net Income Including Noncontrolling Interests | - | 657.92 | 411.15 | 251.60 | 132.99 |
| Normalized Income | - | 721.15 | 348.38 | 185.46 | 60.42 |
| Diluted NI Availto Com Stockholders | - | 657.92 | 411.15 | 251.60 | 132.99 |
| Basic Average Shares | - | 108.21 | 105.53 | 102.66 | 100.12 |
| Diluted Average Shares | - | 109.17 | 106.07 | 103.03 | 100.31 |
| Reconciled Depreciation | - | 77.99 | 98.97 | 89.32 | 81.63 |
| Reconciled Cost Of Revenue | - | 4,067.77 | 3,817.51 | 3,548.61 | 3,376.19 |
| Total Unusual Items | - | -86.14 | 88.02 | 94.08 | 106.09 |
| Total Unusual Items Excluding Goodwill | - | -86.14 | 88.02 | 94.08 | 106.09 |
| Gain On Sale Of Security | - | -86.14 | 88.02 | 94.08 | 106.09 |
| Depreciation Amortization Depletion Income Statement | 2.24 | 1.67 | 2.88 | 1.22 | - |
| Depreciation And Amortization In Income Statement | 2.24 | 1.67 | 2.88 | 1.22 | - |
| Amortization | 2.24 | 1.67 | 2.88 | 1.22 | - |
| Amortization Of Intangibles Income Statement | 2.24 | 1.67 | 2.88 | 1.22 | - |
Industrials sector peers, ranked by market cap
| Company | Ticker | Market Cap | P/E | P/B | ROE | EV/EBITDA |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Robert Half Inc.this co. | RHI | $3.2B | 24.31 | 2.53 | 10.4% | 19.06 |
| Otter Tail Corporation | OTTR | $3.6B | 13.16 | 1.95 | 14.8% | 8.92 |
| Standex International Corporation | SXI | $3.6B | 64.67 | 5.07 | 7.8% | 32.03 |
| Kadant Inc. | KAI | $3.6B | 35.19 | 3.66 | 10.4% | 18.27 |
| The GEO Group, Inc. | GEO | $3.4B | 13.21 | 2.23 |
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| 16.9% |
| 7.99 |
| SkyWest, Inc. | SKYW | $3.3B | 7.72 | 1.20 | 15.6% | 5.47 |
| ArcBest Corporation | ARCB | $3.3B | 54.12 | 2.51 | 4.6% | 13.60 |
| Hayward Holdings, Inc. | HAYW | $3.1B | 20.30 | 1.93 | 9.5% | 12.31 |
| Worthington Enterprises, Inc. | WOR | $2.9B | 29.77 | 3.05 | 10.2% | 16.38 |
| Peer Median | - | 25.03 | 2.37 | 10.3% | 12.96 | |