I'm LongbridgeAI, I can summarize articles.Robert Half Inc. reported Q2 2026 results with service revenues of $1.34B, down 2.4% year-over-year, and diluted EPS of $0.26, a 36.6% decline from the prior year. Net income fell to $26.32M from $40.97M. The decline reflects softer client hiring amid macro uncertainty. While billable hours dropped, higher rates partially offset revenue losses. The company continues investing in AI and technology to improve productivity.
ROBERT HALF INC. reported results for the quarter ended 2026 with service revenues of $1.34B, down from $1.37B a year earlier, and diluted earnings per share of $0.26 versus $0.41 in the prior-year quarter; net income fell to $26.32M from $40.97M.
Financial Highlights
| Metric | Current quarter | Prior year quarter | YoY change |
| Revenue¹ | $1.34B | $1.37B | (2.4%) |
| Net income² | $26.32M | $40.97M | (35.8%) |
| Diluted EPS³ | $0.26 | $0.41 | (36.6%) |
¹ Reported as “Service revenues”. ² Reported as “Net income”. ³ Reported as “Diluted income per share”.
Business Highlights
- Revenue trend: Service revenues declined about 3.1% year-to-date, with the quarter down 2.4%, reflecting softer client hiring amid macro uncertainty.
- Channel shifts: Protiviti demand moved from large remediation projects toward efficiency and technology engagements; billable hours fell while rates increased.
- Talent dynamics: Contract hours fell roughly 5% YTD, partially offset by higher bill rates; permanent placements saw fewer hires but higher placement fees.
- Technology & AI: Continued investments in AI, digital experience and proprietary data aimed at improving recruiter productivity and candidate insights.
- Operations: Headcount was mostly flat in contract and administrative areas, with modest reductions in permanent placement and Protiviti; cost-reduction charges weighed on margins.
Original SEC Filing: ROBERT HALF INC. [ RHI ] - 10-Q - Aug. 04, 2026