Robert Half Inc Stock Price, News & Analysis

Robert Half (NYSE:RHI) reported Q2 2025 financial results showing net income of $41 million ($0.41 per share) on revenues of $1.37 billion, compared to $68 million ($0.66 per share) on revenues of $1.47 billion in Q2 2024. The company experienced a 7% year-over-year revenue decline due to persistent global economic uncertainty affecting hiring activity and project starts.

Revenue breakdown shows Contract Talent Solutions at $760 million, Permanent Placement at $115 million, and Protiviti at $495 million. Despite challenging conditions, the company maintained strong market recognition, ranking first on Forbes' list of America's Best Professional Recruiting Firms.

Management noted that revenue levels declined during the first two months of Q2 before stabilizing at lower levels in June, with this trend continuing into July.

Robert Half (NYSE:RHI) subsidiary Protiviti, in collaboration with Oxford, has released a comprehensive global survey revealing a significant 'opportunity gap' in customer experience (CX) optimization. While 57% of executives believe AI will enhance CX, only 17% report effective CX optimization in their organizations.

The survey, spanning 20 countries and 25+ industries, highlights regional variations in the CX gap: Asia-Pacific shows a 43-point gap, Europe a 35-point gap, and North America a smaller but still significant gap. Despite 76% of executives expecting increased CX spending in the next 2-3 years, current implementation challenges persist, particularly in omni-channel experience and digital touchpoints.

The study reveals strong confidence in data management, with 71% of organizations reporting effective customer trust maintenance and 65% claiming transparency in data practices. However, the disconnect between strategic intention and practical execution remains a key challenge for business leaders.

Robert Half (NYSE: RHI) has announced its schedule for second-quarter 2025 earnings release and conference call. The company will release its Q2 2025 results on Wednesday, July 23, 2025, at 4:05 p.m. EDT, followed by a conference call at 5:00 p.m. EDT.

Participants can join the call using the dial-in number 888-394-8218 (or +1-323-994-2093 for international callers) with confirmation code 1562597. An audio replay will be available from 8:00 p.m. EDT on July 23 and accessible for 12 months via the company's website and webcasts.com.

Protiviti (NYSE:RHI) has released its AI Pulse Survey findings, revealing a strong correlation between AI maturity and ROI. The study, which surveyed over 1,000 respondents across various industries, identified five stages of AI maturity: Initial (19%), Experimentation (32%), Defined (21%), Optimization (20%), and Transformation (8%).

Key findings show that by Stage 5, 95% of organizations report high satisfaction with AI investments, and 75% exceed ROI expectations. Major challenges include system integration, use case identification, skilled resource shortage, and data accessibility. Different departments prioritize varying success metrics, with sales focusing on cost savings (75%) and customer satisfaction (54%), while compliance leaders emphasize employee satisfaction (84%).

Robert Half's latest survey reveals significant challenges in the hiring landscape, with 93% of U.S. hiring managers reporting longer hiring processes compared to two years ago. The main bottlenecks include evaluating applications (51%), reference checks (47%), and conducting interviews (43%). While 57% of companies plan to expand teams in H2 2025, down from 63%, 92% still struggle to find skilled talent. Notably, 30% of managers admitted to making hiring mistakes in the past two years, primarily due to inadequate technical skill assessment (54%) and poor cultural fit evaluation (46%). These mistakes led to increased team turnover in 57% of cases. The company recommends setting clear timelines, utilizing contract professionals, and partnering with staffing firms to streamline hiring processes and avoid costly errors.

Robert Half (NYSE: RHI), a global talent solutions and business consulting firm, has been named one of the 2025 Bay Area Best Places to Work by the San Francisco Business Times and Silicon Valley Business Journal. The recognition was based on employee survey scores evaluating factors like compensation, benefits, collaborative culture, and management practices. The company was also recognized among Fortune Best Workplaces in the Bay Area 2025. Lynne Smith, SVP of global human resources, emphasized the company's people-first culture and commitment to employee development, support, and long-term career growth.

Global consulting firm Protiviti, a subsidiary of Robert Half International (RHI), has been named to the Fortune Best Workplaces in the Bay Area 2025 list, marking its seventh appearance. The recognition, which places Protiviti among the 25 Best Large Companies, was based on a comprehensive analysis of nearly 85,000 confidential employee surveys. The selection criteria focused on employee experience, trust in management, colleague connections, and company loyalty. EVP Scott Redfearn highlighted the firm's commitment to fostering an inclusive, high-performance culture. The achievement adds to Protiviti's impressive list of 2024-2025 accolades, including its 11th consecutive appearance on Fortune 100 Best Companies to Work For, recognition on Glassdoor Best Places to Work, and Forbes America's Best Management Consulting Firms lists.

Protiviti brand ambassador Jennifer Kupcho secured her fourth LPGA Tour victory at the ShopRite LPGA Classic in Galloway, N.J., with a final score of -15 (68-64-66). Despite challenging rainy conditions, Kupcho demonstrated exceptional performance by birdieing three of the last five holes, including a crucial 8-foot putt on the 18th green. This victory, her first since the 2022 Chevron Championship, improved her rankings to 45th in the Rolex Women's World Golf Rankings and 20th in the Race to CME Globe. To celebrate her win, Protiviti will donate 25,000 meals through their 'Birdies for Meals' campaign. Kupcho, who has been a Protiviti brand ambassador since 2020, has previously won the 2022 Chevron Championship, Meijer LPGA Classic, and Dow Great Lakes Bay Invitational.

Robert Half (NYSE: RHI) announced that its President and CEO M. Keith Waddell will present at Baird's 2025 Global Consumer, Technology & Services Conference in New York City on June 3, 2025. The company has made its Q1 2025 investor presentation available on their website in the investor center section under events and presentations.