Robert Half Q2 FY26 operating loss widens to $62.3 million; revenue falls 2.4% to $1.34 billion

• Robert Half revenue fell 2.4% to $1.34 billion in Q2 2026, while operating results turned to a loss of $62.3 million.
• Net income totaled $40 million in H1 2026, with diluted EPS of $0.40; H1 revenue slid 3.1% to $2.64 billion.
• Protiviti revenue dropped 4.9% to $471 million, with billable hours down 19.9% and average bill rates up 15%.
• Contract talent solutions revenue dipped 1.6% to $747 million on 2.8% fewer hours worked, partially offset by a 1.2% rise in bill rates.
• Management said macro uncertainty weighed on confidence, but sees improving conditions; it continues investing in AI and recruiter-facing tools.

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