Robert Half releases transcript of Q2 2026 financial results conference call

Robert Half held its Q2 2026 financial results conference call with prepared remarks from CEO M. Keith Waddell and CFO Michael C. Buckley.

• Global revenue totaled $1.34 billion, down 2% reported, down 3% adjusted; management cited improving hiring demand and sequential adjusted growth in talent solutions.
• EPS was $0.26 versus $0.41 a year earlier; operating income was -$62 million reported, $39 million adjusted, or 2.9% of revenue.
• Protiviti revenue was $471 million, down 5% adjusted; adjusted gross margin fell to 18.5% from 22.3% on $7 million severance tied to regulatory shifts.
• Operating cash flow was $109 million; a $0.59 per share dividend used $59 million; accounts receivable were $821 million with 55.4 DSO.