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.

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