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title: "Robert Half Shareholders Back Board, Pay and Incentive Plan"
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description: "At its annual meeting, Robert Half shareholders elected eight directors, including CEO M. Keith Waddell, and endorsed the executive compensation program. They approved an amended Stock Incentive Plan aimed at long-term value creation and ratified PricewaterhouseCoopers as the independent auditor for 2026. Analysts rate RHI stock as a Hold with a $29.00 price target, citing weak financial performance but a solid balance sheet. Robert Half specializes in staffing and consulting services across various industries, with a current market cap of $2.67B."
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# Robert Half Shareholders Back Board, Pay and Incentive Plan

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An announcement from Robert Half ( (RHI) ) is now available.

At its annual stockholders’ meeting on May 13, 2026, Robert Half Inc. shareholders elected eight directors to the board, including CEO M. Keith Waddell and Chairman Emeritus Harold M. Messmer Jr., with varying but generally strong levels of support. Stockholders also endorsed, on an advisory basis, the company’s executive compensation program, signaling continued backing for current pay practices.

Investors approved an amended and restated Stock Incentive Plan designed to promote long-term value creation by granting equity-based awards such as options, restricted shares, and performance units to employees, directors, and consultants. Shareholders further ratified the appointment of PricewaterhouseCoopers LLP as Robert Half’s independent auditor for 2026, reinforcing continuity in financial oversight and the governance framework.

The most recent analyst rating on (RHI) stock is a Hold with a $29.00 price target. To see the full list of analyst forecasts on Robert Half stock, see the RHI Stock Forecast page.

**Spark’s Take on RHI Stock**

According to Spark, TipRanks’ AI Analyst, RHI is a Neutral.

The score is held back primarily by weak financial performance (contracting revenue and materially compressed margins) and mixed valuation (high P/E despite a downcycle). Offsetting factors include a solid balance sheet, neutral-to-improving technical setup, and an earnings call that points to sequential stabilization—though guidance still indicates near-term margin and EPS pressure.

To see Spark’s full report on RHI stock, click here.

**More about Robert Half**

Robert Half Inc. is a professional staffing and consulting services firm that operates globally, specializing in placing skilled professionals in finance, accounting, technology, legal, and other business support roles. The company also provides consulting and managed solutions, focusing on helping corporate clients address talent needs and operational challenges across multiple industries.

**Average Trading Volume:** 3,108,692

**Technical Sentiment Signal:** Sell

**Current Market Cap:** $2.67B

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