Robert Half Q2 FY26 operating loss widens to $62.3 million; revenue falls 2.4% to $1.34 billion
I'm LongbridgeAI, I can summarize articles.Robert Half reported a Q2 FY26 operating loss of $62.3 million, with revenue declining 2.4% to $1.34 billion. For the first half of 2026, net income was $40 million (diluted EPS $0.40), while H1 revenue fell 3.1% to $2.64 billion. Protiviti revenue dropped 4.9% to $471 million due to a 19.9% decrease in billable hours, despite a 15% rise in rates. Contract talent solutions revenue dipped 1.6% to $747 million. Management cited macro uncertainty but anticipates improvement, continuing investments in AI.
- Robert Half revenue fell 2.4% to $1.34 billion in Q2 2026, while operating results turned to a loss of $62.3 million. * Net income totaled $40 million in H1 2026, with diluted EPS of $0.40; H1 revenue slid 3.1% to $2.64 billion. * Protiviti revenue dropped 4.9% to $471 million, with billable hours down 19.9% and average bill rates up 15%. * Contract talent solutions revenue dipped 1.6% to $747 million on 2.8% fewer hours worked, partially offset by a 1.2% rise in bill rates. * Management said macro uncertainty weighed on confidence, but sees improving conditions; it continues investing in AI and recruiter-facing tools. Disclaimer: This news brief was created by Public Technologies (PUBT) using generative artificial intelligence. While PUBT strives to provide accurate and timely information, this AI-generated content is for informational purposes only and should not be interpreted as financial, investment, or legal advice. Robert Half Inc. published the original content used to generate this news brief via EDGAR, the Electronic Data Gathering, Analysis, and Retrieval system operated by the U.S. Securities and Exchange Commission (Ref. ID: 0000315213-26-000046), on August 04, 2026, and is solely responsible for the information contained therein. © Copyright 2026 - Public Technologies (PUBT) Original Document: here