Robert Half: Deep Value With Unusual Short Squeeze Potential

Robert Half Inc. trades in deep value territory, with EV/sales at a 16-year low and an all-time high 9.2% dividend yield. RHI maintains an A+ balance sheet, with $2.1B in current assets and zero financial debt, supporting dividend sustainability for several years. Short interest has surged to 17.3% of outstanding shares, creating potential for a short squeeze if business trends stabilize or improve beyond expectations.

Seeking Alpha • Feb 20, 2026

Readers Spot 8 Ideal Buys Out Of 17 'Safer' Dividend Dogs In January

Sirius XM Holdings and other high-yield ReFa/Ro Dogs offer strong dividend returns, with all top 10 passing the 'dividends from $1k invested exceed share price' test. Analyst projections suggest net gains of 25.77% to 52.74% for the top ten ReFa/Ro Dogs by January 2027, with an average estimated gain of 31.68% on $10k invested. Contrarian yield-based strategies favor underdogs; buying on pullbacks can enhance yield, though caution is warranted for cash-poor stocks with negative free cash flow margins.

Seeking Alpha • Feb 19, 2026

Robert Half Appoints Linda Christensen to Lead Global Marketing

MENLO PARK, Calif., Feb. 17, 2026 /PRNewswire/ -- Global talent solutions and business consulting firm Robert Half (NYSE: RHI) has promoted Linda Christensen to senior vice president of global marketing, effective immediately.

PRNewsWire • Feb 17, 2026

Barron's 100 Sustainable Dividend Dogs Fetch 1 Ideal February Buy Of 31 "Safer" Picks

Barron's 2025 Top 100 Sustainable Companies, ranked via Calvert's ESG metrics, highlight dividend-paying 'dogs' with strong yield and potential upside. Yield-based analysis identifies Robert Half, Regions Financial, and others as offering dividends exceeding share prices, with Regions uniquely 'safer' by free cash flow. Analyst forecasts suggest 17.46%–42.16% net gains for select ESG 'dogs' by February 2027, with average risk 12% below the market.

Seeking Alpha • Feb 17, 2026

Robert Half Selected by Forbes as One of America's Best Large Employers 2026

MENLO PARK, Calif., Feb. 16, 2026 /PRNewswire/ -- Global talent solutions and business consulting firm Robert Half (NYSE: RHI) has been recognized by Forbes as one of America's Best Large Employers 2026.

PRNewsWire • Feb 16, 2026

Dividend Bargain Hunter: 4 Cheap Stocks Paying Up To 9.2%

The broader market is expensive right now. Price-to-earnings (P/E) ratios in the 20s and even 30s and higher are the current “norm.

Forbes • Feb 15, 2026

Robert Half Announces Quarterly Dividend

MENLO PARK, Calif., Feb. 12, 2026 /PRNewswire/ -- Robert Half Inc. (NYSE: RHI) today announced that its board of directors has approved a quarterly cash dividend of $0.59 per share on the company's common stock.

PRNewsWire • Feb 12, 2026

Robert Half Names Senior Leader to Drive Business Operations Modernization

MENLO PARK, Calif., Feb. 12, 2026 /PRNewswire/ -- Global talent solutions and business consulting firm Robert Half (NYSE: RHI) has appointed Ryan Skubis to senior district president, business operations modernization.

PRNewsWire • Feb 12, 2026

Robert Half International: Business Needs To Grow Top Line To Justify A Buy

Robert Half International remains a hold as stabilization emerges, but year-over-year revenue and earnings continue to decline. Sequential revenue growth and resilient contract bill rates signal early recovery, yet permanent placement and cost leverage remain headwinds. AI disruption risk appears limited near-term, with RHI's screening strengths potentially enhanced as generative AI complicates resume verification.

Seeking Alpha • Feb 11, 2026

Survey: Only 6% of organizations have the talent they need to complete priority projects

More than half of managers said they plan to hire permanent and contract professionals to close skills gaps in 2026 GenAI is making it harder to evaluate candidates and assess real-world skills MENLO PARK, Calif., Feb. 9, 2026 /PRNewswire/ -- Businesses are entering 2026 facing widening skills gaps and increasing hiring complexity, according to new research from talent solutions and business consulting firm Robert Half.

PRNewsWire • Feb 9, 2026