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What Robert Half (RHI) said on its Q3 earnings call. October 22, 2026 Key points. * Robert Half returned to growth momentum in Q3: Global enterprise revenue was approximately flat year over year at $1.359 billion, while EPS rose 14% to $0.49. Talent Solutions revenue increased 2% on an adjusted basis, marking its first adjusted annual growth since 2022. * Protiviti saw improving compliance demand despite lower revenue: Revenue declined 3% on an adjusted basis, but margins improved, and demand for anti-money-laundering remediation and risk-compliance work increased significantly among financial institutions. * The company expects further improvement in Q4: Robert Half forecast adjusted revenue growth of 3% at the midpoint and EPS of $0.41, up 30% year over year, supported by expected growth in both Talent Solutions and Protiviti plus approximately $11 million in quarterly payroll savings. * Get every upgrade, downgrade, and earnings report on Robert Half as it happens. Lock in MarketBeat All Access for $149 a year through October 30. Robert Half NYSE: RHI reported third-quarter 2026 global enterprise revenue of $1.359 billion, roughly flat from a year earlier on an adjusted basis, as its Talent Solutions segment returned to adjusted year-over-year growth for the first time since 2022. Third-quarter earnings per share rose 14% to $0.49 from $0.43 a year earlier, marking the company's first year-over-year increase in quarterly EPS since 2022. Reported operating income was $75 million, while adjusted operating income was $73 million, or 5.3% of revenue, compared with $61 million, or 4.5% of revenue, in the prior-year period. President and Chief Executive Officer Keith Waddell said the company benefited from gradually improving hiring activity and encouraging demand trends in risk and compliance consulting. "Hiring activity continues to improve, supported by gradually improving market conditions," Waddell said. Talent Solutions returns to growth. Talent Solutions revenue rose 2% on an adjusted basis during the quarter. U.S. Talent Solutions revenue totaled $670 million, up 3% from the prior-year period, while non-U.S. revenue was $206 million, down 1%. Contract Talent Solutions revenue increased 1% on an adjusted basis, and Permanent Placement revenue rose 6%. Contract bill rates increased 3.6% year over year, adjusted for changes in the mix of revenue by specialization, currency and country, accelerating from a 2.3% increase in the second quarter. Waddell said technology remained the strongest-performing practice group within Contract Talent Solutions, while finance and accounting returned to year-over-year growth. Clients continued to seek specialized talent for technology modernization, data, cybersecurity and IT infrastructure initiatives, he said. The company's Talent Solutions gross margin rose to 47.4% from 46.7% a year earlier. Contract Talent Solutions gross margin was 39.3%, compared with 38.9% in the prior-year quarter. Waddell attributed the improvement in contract margins partly to higher conversion activity, higher-skilled work, improved mix and disciplined pricing execution. Discover more Find Recruiters Search Jobs Track Stock Market During the question-and-answer session, Waddell said volume in Contract Talent Solutions remained down but was "increasingly less down," while the broader trend continued to improve. He added that enterprise customers have recovered sooner than small and midsized businesses, though SMB activity has begun to improve. Protiviti sees compliance demand improve. Protiviti generated third-quarter revenue of $483 million, including $383 million in the U.S. and $100 million outside the U.S. On an adjusted basis, global Protiviti revenue declined 3% from a year ago. U.S. revenue fell 5%, while non-U.S. revenue increased 2%. Despite the revenue decline, Protiviti's adjusted operating income was $37 million, or 7.7% of revenue, compared with $37 million, or 7.5% of revenue, a year earlier. Adjusted gross margin improved to 24.1% from 23.0%. Waddell said Protiviti exceeded the company's expectations during the quarter, with every major solution and capability area performing above forecast. Technology Consulting recorded all-time-high quarterly revenue, supported by demand for platform transformation, cybersecurity, data-related work and artificial intelligence engagements. Risk and compliance consulting also improved materially. Waddell said Treasury Department regulators imposed significant fines and enforcement actions against multiple large financial institutions during the prior 90 days, including actions related to deficient remediation efforts under prior consent orders. Those developments have increased demand for anti-money-laundering remediation and compliance work, including historical reviews, transaction monitoring and file reviews, according to Waddell. He said Protiviti serves more than 80% of the largest financial institutions globally and is seeing a meaningful rise in AML-related demand. "The really good news is it benefits the entire organization because a significant amount of the work comes from contractors sourced through Talent Solutions," Waddell said. He added that AML remediation assignments are expected to extend beyond a single quarter, though their duration can vary by client and the level of internal and external resources used. Fourth-Quarter outlook calls for growth. For the fourth quarter, Robert Half forecast revenue between $1.285 billion and $1.385 billion and EPS between $0.36 and $0.46. At the midpoint, the company expects revenue of $1.335 billion, representing adjusted year-over-year growth of 3%, and EPS of $0.41, up 30% from the prior-year period. * Talent Solutions adjusted revenue growth is projected at 1% to 5%. * Protiviti adjusted revenue growth is projected to range from flat to 4%. * Overall adjusted operating margin is forecast at 3% to 5%. * Talent Solutions operating margin is expected to range from 2% to 4%. * Protiviti operating margin is expected to range from 6% to 8%. The midpoint outlook assumes 3% adjusted revenue growth for Talent Solutions and 2% growth for Protiviti. Waddell said the company expects Protiviti to return to year-over-year revenue growth in the fourth quarter, helped by the improvement in regulatory risk and compliance demand. Robert Half also said cost actions taken in the prior quarter are expected to benefit fourth-quarter results. Waddell said payroll savings from those actions were approximately $11 million per quarter. AI focuses on client and candidate experience. Waddell said artificial intelligence is changing the skills employers seek and increasing the importance of professionals who combine functional expertise with AI fluency, judgment and the ability to evaluate AI-generated output. He said the growing use of generative AI by job seekers has made it more difficult for employers to differentiate between stated qualifications and demonstrated skills. Robert Half has focused on its candidate evaluation, skills assessment and matching capabilities in response. The company's internal AI investments have been aimed primarily at improving client and candidate experience rather than generating immediate cost savings, Waddell said. These efforts include upgraded matching algorithms and tools designed to help employees identify prospective clients with similar profiles and relevant business needs. For the first quarter of 2027, the company noted that Protiviti margins historically decline sequentially by a mid-single-digit percentage-point amount due to reduced internal-audit activity and annual compensation adjustments that take effect Jan. 1. Robert Half expects consolidated operating margin to be 1 to 2 percentage points lower sequentially in the first quarter, while its tax rate is currently expected to range from 36% to 40%. About Robert Half (NYSE:RHI). Robert Half Inc NYSE: RHI is a global talent solutions and business consulting company. Through its Robert Half brand, the company provides temporary, project-based and permanent staffing services, connecting employers with professionals in accounting and finance, administrative and customer support, technology, legal, and marketing and creative fields. 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Protiviti achieves 2026-2027 Microsoft AI Business Solutions Inner Circle award. Oct 12, 2026, 05:55 ET Protiviti is honored by Microsoft for a second consecutive year for achieving outstanding sales achievement and innovation. MENLO PARK, Calif., Oct. 12, 2026 /CNW/ - Protiviti, a global consulting firm, has been selected for the Microsoft AI Business Solutions 2026-2027 Inner Circle membership. This is Protiviti's second consecutive year of being selected into Inner Circle. Participation within Inner Circle is based on sales achievements that rank Protiviti in the top echelon of Microsoft's AI Business Solutions global network of partners. It's widely acknowledged that Inner Circle members perform at a high level by delivering valuable and innovative solutions that help organizations excel. Inner Circle members are invited to the Inner Circle Summit in Spring 2027, as well as virtual meetings between September 2026 and June 2027, where they will have a unique opportunity to discuss strategy with Microsoft executives and fellow Inner Circle partners, while learning more about the Microsoft's road maps and future plans, establish strong executive connections, and collaborate on best practices. "Inner Circle partners represent our top selling partners worldwide. But it is more than a sales recognition; it's a community of industry leaders who work closely with Microsoft to accelerate innovation, share experience and shape the future of AI-powered business transformation. The collaboration and commitment to customer success demonstrated by this community helps us advance the entire AI Business Solutions partner ecosystem around the world to deliver transformative business outcomes at scale." said Niels Jensen, Microsoft AI Business Solutions ERP Lead in Enterprise Partner Solutions. "Being recognized within Microsoft's AI Business Solutions Inner Circle for a second year reflects the strength of our global capabilities and our shared commitment to client success," Tom Andreesen, Global Microsoft Solutions Lead, Protiviti, said. "In collaboration with Microsoft, we are helping organizations worldwide harness Microsoft Dynamics 365, Copilot and AI solutions to modernize operations, accelerate innovation and deliver sustainable business value." Protiviti provides AI-enabled solutions that help customers achieve a competitive advantage by identifying and transforming key processes that improve business outcomes. By collaborating with the teams at Microsoft, Protiviti maintains a strong expertise of the Microsoft platform to provide innovative solutions, strong services and unparalleled business value to their customers. About Protiviti Protiviti (www.protiviti.com) is a global consulting firm that helps clients transform and protect their businesses, and respond to planned and unexpected events. Through a network of more than 90 offices in over 25 countries, Protiviti and its independent and locally owned member firms deliver deep expertise and tailored capabilities across technology, artificial intelligence, data, operations, finance, legal, compliance, HR, marketing, digital, risk, and internal audit - enabling organizations to accelerate innovation, navigate risks and safeguard what matters most. Named to the Fortune 100 Best Companies to Work For(R) list since 2015, Protiviti Inc. has served more than 80 percent of Fortune 100 and nearly 80 percent of Fortune 500 companies. The firm also works with government agencies and smaller, growing companies, including those looking to go public. Protiviti Inc. is a wholly owned subsidiary of Robert Half (NYSE: RHI). SOURCE Protiviti For Additional Information: Prosek Partners, [email protected]

Protiviti achieves 2026-2027 Microsoft AI Business Solutions Inner Circle award. Oct 12, 2026, 05:55 ET Protiviti is honored by Microsoft for a second consecutive year for achieving outstanding sales achievement and innovation. MENLO PARK, Calif., Oct. 12, 2026 /PRNewswire/ - Protiviti, a global consulting firm, has been selected for the Microsoft AI Business Solutions 2026-2027 Inner Circle membership. This is Protiviti's second consecutive year of being selected into Inner Circle. Participation within Inner Circle is based on sales achievements that rank Protiviti in the top echelon of Microsoft's AI Business Solutions global network of partners. It's widely acknowledged that Inner Circle members perform at a high level by delivering valuable and innovative solutions that help organizations excel. Inner Circle members are invited to the Inner Circle Summit in Spring 2027, as well as virtual meetings between September 2026 and June 2027, where they will have a unique opportunity to discuss strategy with Microsoft executives and fellow Inner Circle partners, while learning more about the Microsoft's road maps and future plans, establish strong executive connections, and collaborate on best practices. "Inner Circle partners represent our top selling partners worldwide. But it is more than a sales recognition; it's a community of industry leaders who work closely with Microsoft to accelerate innovation, share experience and shape the future of AI-powered business transformation. The collaboration and commitment to customer success demonstrated by this community helps us advance the entire AI Business Solutions partner ecosystem around the world to deliver transformative business outcomes at scale." said Niels Jensen, Microsoft AI Business Solutions ERP Lead in Enterprise Partner Solutions. "Being recognized within Microsoft's AI Business Solutions Inner Circle for a second year reflects the strength of our global capabilities and our shared commitment to client success," Tom Andreesen, Global Microsoft Solutions Lead, Protiviti, said. "In collaboration with Microsoft, we are helping organizations worldwide harness Microsoft Dynamics 365, Copilot and AI solutions to modernize operations, accelerate innovation and deliver sustainable business value." Protiviti provides AI-enabled solutions that help customers achieve a competitive advantage by identifying and transforming key processes that improve business outcomes. By collaborating with the teams at Microsoft, Protiviti maintains a strong expertise of the Microsoft platform to provide innovative solutions, strong services and unparalleled business value to their customers. About Protiviti Protiviti (www.protiviti.com) is a global consulting firm that helps clients transform and protect their businesses, and respond to planned and unexpected events. Through a network of more than 90 offices in over 25 countries, Protiviti and its independent and locally owned member firms deliver deep expertise and tailored capabilities across technology, artificial intelligence, data, operations, finance, legal, compliance, HR, marketing, digital, risk, and internal audit - enabling organizations to accelerate innovation, navigate risks and safeguard what matters most. Named to the Fortune 100 Best Companies to Work For(R) list since 2015, Protiviti Inc. has served more than 80 percent of Fortune 100 and nearly 80 percent of Fortune 500 companies. The firm also works with government agencies and smaller, growing companies, including those looking to go public. Protiviti Inc. is a wholly owned subsidiary of Robert Half (NYSE: RHI). SOURCE Protiviti