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Robert Half Inc. (RHI) Stock Analysis

HoldVALUE-TRAP 1/5High Confidence

Industrials · Staffing & Employment Services

Hold if already holding. Not a fresh buy at $25.59, but acceptable to hold if already in. Reasons: Analyst target reached - limited upside remaining; V7 low-quality RISK_OFF penalty: -0.5 (Q=4.2).

Legal provides legal contract talent, including attorneys and paralegal professionals. The legal profession's requirements (the need for confidentiality, accuracy and reliability, a strong drive toward cost-effectiveness, and frequent peak caseload periods) are similar to the... Read more

$25.59+1.7% A.UpsideScore 5.1/10#3 of 4 Staffing & Employment Services
QualityF-score8 / 9FCF yield5.31%
IncomeYield9.19%(5y avg 3.40%)Payout181.54%at-risk
Stop $23.77Target $26.00(analyst − 13%)A.R:R 0.2:1
Analyst target$29.89+16.8%9 analysts
$26.00our TP
$25.59price
$29.89mean
$20
$50

Hold if already holding. Not a fresh buy at $25.59, but acceptable to hold if already in. Reasons: Analyst target reached - limited upside remaining; V7 low-quality RISK_OFF penalty: -0.5 (Q=4.2). Chart setup: No recognized chart pattern (not a breakout, bounce, continuation, recovery, falling knife, or range) — technicals mixed. Multiple concerning factors. Consider reducing position. | News modifier +2 (SELL_IF_HOLDING → HOLD_IF_HOLDING) Score 5.1/10, high confidence.

Passes 6/9 gates (clean insider activity, no SEC red flags, news events none recent, earnings proximity 63d clear, semi cycle peak clear, materials cycle peak clear). Fails on weak momentum and favorable risk/reward ratio and death cross (50MA < 200MA). Suitability: aggressive.

Recent Developments — Robert Half Inc.

Material events (past 30 days)

  • Apr 21, 2026 MEDIUM Item 5.02: Item 9.01 | Financial Statements and Exhibits. (d) Exhibits | | | | | | | | ---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|--- | | Exhibit | | Description 10.1 | | [Form of Amended and Restated Severance Agreement dated April 20, 2026](https://www.sec.gov/Archives/edgar/data/315213/000031521326000014/roberthalf...

Generated 2026-05-20T20:21:21Z.

Thesis

Rewards
Positive news sentiment (+1.00)
Earnings estimates trending UP
Risks
Analyst target reached - limited upside remaining
V7 low-quality RISK_OFF penalty: -0.5 (Q=4.2)
Sector modifier (Industrials): -0.7

Key Metrics

P/E (TTM)19.8
P/E (Fwd)12.5
Mkt Cap$2.6B
EV/EBITDA20.3
Profit Mgn2.4%
ROE10.2%
Rev Growth-3.8%
Beta0.79
Dividend9.19%
Rating analysts18

Quality Signals

Piotroski F8/9

Options Flow

P/C1.38bearish
IV59%elevated
Max Pain$13-51.2% vs spot

Material Events(8-K, last 90d)

  • 2026-04-21Item 5.02MEDIUM
    Item 9.01 | Financial Statements and Exhibits. (d) Exhibits | | | | | | | | ---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|--- | | Exhibit | | Description 10.1 | | [Form of Amended and Restated Severance Agreement dated April 20, 2026](https://www.sec.gov/Archives/edgar/data/315213/000031521326000014/roberthalf...
    SEC filing →

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Rating Breakdown

2 floor-breakers

Ranks in the bottom of its industry peers on the composite signal. Better names in the same sector exist.static

Value Rank
1.3
Growth Rank
2.5
Quality Rank
2.9

Price action weak — below key moving averages, no momentum carry. Needs a base before trend-continuation setups apply.static

Volume
0.0
Macd
0.3
Ma Position
3.0
Rsi
4.5
Obv
10.0
Volume accumulation (rising OBV)Below 200-MA, MA slope -5.9%/30d — confirmed downtrend
GatesMomentum 3.6<4.5A.R:R 0.2 < 1.5@spotDeath cross (50MA < 200MA)Insider activity: OKNo SEC red flagsNEWS EVENTS NONE RECENTEARNINGS PROXIMITY 63d clearSEMI CYCLE PEAK CLEARMATERIALS CYCLE PEAK CLEARSuitability: Aggressive
RSI
44 · Neutral
20D MA 50D MA 200D MADEATH CROSSSupport $23.59Resistance $28.90

Price Targets

$24
$26
A.Upside+1.6%
A.R:R0.2:1

Position Sizing

ConvictionNone
Suggested %0.5%
Max %1%
RegimeRisk-Off

Risk Alerts

! Target reached (1.7% upside)
! NEWS_MOD=+2: SELL_IF_HOLDING → HOLD_IF_HOLDING
! Momentum score 3.6/10 — below 4.5 minimum

Earnings

B
B
M
M
2/4 beats
Next Earnings2026-07-22 (63d)

Verdict History

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Frequently Asked Questions
Is RHI stock a buy right now?

Hold if already holding. Not a fresh buy at $25.59, but acceptable to hold if already in. Reasons: Analyst target reached - limited upside remaining; V7 low-quality RISK_OFF penalty: -0.5 (Q=4.2). Chart setup: No recognized chart pattern (not a breakout, bounce, continuation, recovery, falling knife, or range) — technicals mixed. Multiple concerning factors. Consider reducing position. | News modifier +2 (SELL_IF_HOLDING → HOLD_IF_HOLDING) Target $26.00 (+1.6%), stop $23.77 (−7.7%), A.R:R 0.2:1. Score 5.1/10, high confidence.

What is the RHI stock price target?

Take-profit target: $26.00 (+1.7% upside). Target $26.00 (+1.6%), stop $23.77 (−7.7%), A.R:R 0.2:1. Stop-loss: $23.77.

What are the risks of investing in RHI?

Analyst target reached - limited upside remaining; V7 low-quality RISK_OFF penalty: -0.5 (Q=4.2); Sector modifier (Industrials): -0.7.

Is RHI overvalued or undervalued?

Robert Half Inc. trades at a P/E of 19.8 (forward 12.5). TrendMatrix value score: 7.0/10. Verdict: Hold.

What do analysts say about RHI?

18 analysts cover RHI with a consensus score of 2.7/5. Average price target: $30.

What does Robert Half Inc. do?Legal provides legal contract talent, including attorneys and paralegal professionals. The legal profession's...

Legal provides legal contract talent, including attorneys and paralegal professionals. The legal profession's requirements (the need for confidentiality, accuracy and reliability, a strong drive toward cost-effectiveness, and frequent peak caseload periods) are similar to the demands of Finance and Accounting clients.

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