A number of stocks jumped in the afternoon session after the major indices popped (Nasdaq +3.4%, S&P 500 +2.5%) in response to the positive outcome of U.S.-China trade negotiations, as both sides agreed to pause some tariffs for 90 days, signaling a potential turning point in ongoing tensions. This rollback cuts U.S. tariffs on Chinese goods to 30% and Chinese tariffs on U.S. imports to 10%, giving companies breathing room to reset inventories and supply chains.
Specialized talent solutions company Robert Half (NYSE:RHI) missed Wall Street’s revenue expectations in Q1 CY2025, with sales falling 8.4% year on year to $1.35 billion. Its non-GAAP profit of $0.17 per share was 52.6% below analysts’ consensus estimates.
Hitting a new 52-week low can be a pivotal moment for any stock.
These floors often mark either the beginning of a turnaround story or confirmation that a company faces serious headwinds.
Shares of specialized talent solutions company Robert Half (NYSE:RHI) fell 16.7% in the pre-market session after the company reported weak first-quarter 2025 results, which included significant misses on revenue, EPS, and EBITDA. Revenue fell to $1.35 billion, an 8.4% drop from the previous year, with significant declines across all contract staffing categories. Overall, this was a weaker quarter.
Specialized talent solutions company Robert Half (NYSE:RHI) fell short of the market’s revenue expectations in Q1 CY2025, with sales falling 8.4% year on year to $1.35 billion. Its GAAP profit of $0.17 per share was 52.9% below analysts’ consensus estimates.
Shareholders of Robert Half would probably like to forget the past six months even happened. The stock dropped 28.1% and now trades at $48.67. This was partly driven by its softer quarterly results and may have investors wondering how to approach the situation.
Robert Half has gotten torched over the last six months - since October 2024, its stock price has dropped 25.6% to $49.61 per share. This was partly driven by its softer quarterly results and may have investors wondering how to approach the situation.
Over the past six months, Robert Half’s shares (currently trading at $55.99) have posted a disappointing 15.8% loss while the S&P 500 was down 3.3%. This was partly due to its softer quarterly results and may have investors wondering how to approach the situation.
