Bank of America takes stake in Robert Half stock

Published on 10/01/2026 at 14:36 | Editorial responsibility: Rafael Müller, Editor-in-Chief AD HOC NEWS

Second-quarter revenue fell 2.00 percent to USD 1.34 billion. Robert Half stock costs EUR 32.67 on October 1, 2026 versus EUR 32.44.

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Robert Half stock is priced at EUR 32.67 at Lang & Schwarz, while Bank of America established a 1.25 million-share position worth USD 38.46 million on September 22, 2026. The filing gives the institutional move a concrete scale, with Bank of America holding about 1.22 percent of Robert Half.

Institutional stake meets recovery test

According to MarketBeat on September 22, 2026, the purchase came through a second-quarter Form 13F filing. Institutional investors collectively owned 92.41 percent of the company in the same report, a high ownership level that makes fund flows relevant to the stock narrative.

The operating picture is more mixed. Yahoo Finance identified second-quarter 2026 revenue of USD 1.336 billion, down 2.00 percent from the prior-year quarter, while diluted earnings per share declined to USD 0.26 from USD 0.41. The company also reported adjusted operating income of USD 39 million, equal to 2.90 percent of revenue.

Guidance points to uneven demand

For the third quarter of 2026, management guided to revenue of USD 1.31 billion to USD 1.41 billion and income per share of USD 0.43 to USD 0.53. The midpoint revenue guidance of USD 1.36 billion is flat with the comparable period on an adjusted basis, while Talent Solutions is expected to grow 3.00 percent year over year and Protiviti revenue is expected to decline 6.00 percent.

The contrast between the two divisions is the key operating issue. Talent Solutions delivered its third consecutive quarter of sequential adjusted revenue growth, but Protiviti faced pressure from changes in the financial-services regulatory environment. Management said the second-quarter restructuring charge was USD 7 million and annualized savings were USD 45 million, creating a measurable margin lever alongside the staffing recovery.

Analyst split keeps valuation contested

Investing.com lists 11 analysts with 4 Buy, 3 Hold and 4 Sell ratings, alongside an average 12-month target of USD 35.00. The target is below the latest primary-market quote of USD 36.75 from September 30, 2026, while Robert Half's 52-week range is USD 21.83 to USD 46.70.

The next earnings date is October 27, 2026, according to Investing.com. For investors, the upcoming report will show whether Talent Solutions growth can offset Protiviti's regulatory-related decline and whether the restructuring savings reach the guided operating range.

Robert Half stock remains below its yearly high

At Lang & Schwarz, Robert Half stock was trading at EUR 32.67 on October 1, 2026 at 2:32 p.m. CEST, up 0.71 percent versus the prior close of EUR 32.44. The primary listing is on the NYSE, where the stock was last at USD 36.75 on September 30, 2026; the market capitalization was USD 3.8 billion on that date. The further course of trading is shown by the continuously updated real-time quote of Robert Half stock.