Randstad (RAND) Stock Overview
Provides solutions in the field of work and human resources services primarily in North America, Northern Europe, Southern Europe, the United Kingdom, Latin America, and the Asia Pacific. More details
| Snowflake Score | |
|---|---|
| Valuation | 3/6 |
| Future Growth | 2/6 |
| Past Performance | 4/6 |
| Financial Health | 5/6 |
| Dividends | 3/6 |
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Analyst Price Targets
Top Community Narratives
€30
FV
7.3% undervalued intrinsic discount-0.35%
Revenue growth p.a.
151
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Randstad N.V. Competitors
Price History & Performance
| Historical stock prices | |
|---|---|
| Current Share Price | €27.82 |
| 52 Week High | €44.34 |
| 52 Week Low | €21.30 |
| Beta | 0.92 |
| 1 Month Change | 1.68% |
| 3 Month Change | 24.09% |
| 1 Year Change | -31.96% |
| 3 Year Change | -43.00% |
| 5 Year Change | -57.31% |
| Change since IPO | 717.30% |
Recent News & Updates
Narrative Update • Jul 02
RAND: Citi Downgrade And Lower Earnings Multiple Will Pressure Future Returns
Analysts have trimmed their Randstad price target from €21.00 to €18.00, citing updated assumptions on revenue growth, profit margins and future P/E multiples following recent research, including a downgrade at Citi. What’s in the News for Randstad No recent Randstad specific news items were identified in the provided sources, leaving the recent analyst target cut as the main flagged development.
Narrative Update • Jun 18
RAND: Future Margin Resilience Will Be Driven By AI Hiring Realignment
Analysts have inched up their Randstad price target to about €50.55, citing updated assumptions on discount rates, revenue growth, profit margins and future P/E multiples following recent research commentary. What’s in the News for Randstad Morgan Stanley updated its sector view on European staffing companies, downgrading Adecco Group while upgrading Randstad and Hays, and keeping mixed views on PageGroup, with a focus on how weaker permanent recruitment could affect revenue, margins and earnings.Narrative Update • Jun 04
RAND: Future Margin Resilience Seen As LTM Deal And Downgrade Reset Expectations
Analysts have trimmed their price target on Randstad to about €50.55 from roughly €52.39, citing slightly more cautious assumptions on revenue growth and P/E multiples. This shift is partly reflected in a recent downgrade at Citi.
Narrative Update • May 19
RAND: Future Upside Will Depend On Earnings Resilience After Recent Downgrades
Analysts have reduced their price target on Randstad from about €36.50 to roughly €31.70. They cite updated assumptions for discount rates, revenue growth, profit margins, future P/E multiples, and recent Street research that includes lower targets and a downgrade.Recent updates
Narrative Update • Jul 02
RAND: Citi Downgrade And Lower Earnings Multiple Will Pressure Future Returns
Analysts have trimmed their Randstad price target from €21.00 to €18.00, citing updated assumptions on revenue growth, profit margins and future P/E multiples following recent research, including a downgrade at Citi. What’s in the News for Randstad No recent Randstad specific news items were identified in the provided sources, leaving the recent analyst target cut as the main flagged development.Narrative Update • Jun 18
RAND: Future Margin Resilience Will Be Driven By AI Hiring Realignment
Analysts have inched up their Randstad price target to about €50.55, citing updated assumptions on discount rates, revenue growth, profit margins and future P/E multiples following recent research commentary. What’s in the News for Randstad Morgan Stanley updated its sector view on European staffing companies, downgrading Adecco Group while upgrading Randstad and Hays, and keeping mixed views on PageGroup, with a focus on how weaker permanent recruitment could affect revenue, margins and earnings.Narrative Update • Jun 04
RAND: Future Margin Resilience Seen As LTM Deal And Downgrade Reset Expectations
Analysts have trimmed their price target on Randstad to about €50.55 from roughly €52.39, citing slightly more cautious assumptions on revenue growth and P/E multiples. This shift is partly reflected in a recent downgrade at Citi.Narrative Update • May 19
RAND: Future Upside Will Depend On Earnings Resilience After Recent Downgrades
Analysts have reduced their price target on Randstad from about €36.50 to roughly €31.70. They cite updated assumptions for discount rates, revenue growth, profit margins, future P/E multiples, and recent Street research that includes lower targets and a downgrade.Narrative Update • May 02
RAND: Index Exit And Downgrade Cycle Will Pressure Future Earnings Power
Narrative Update Analysts have trimmed Randstad's price targets, with recent cuts such as Goldman Sachs moving to €33 from €38, citing updated expectations that align with more conservative assumptions, despite steady fair value inputs in the model. Analyst Commentary Recent research has tilted cautious on Randstad, with bearish analysts trimming price targets and, in at least one case, moving to a more negative stance on the shares.Narrative Update • Apr 16
RAND: Lowered Street Views Will Ultimately Support Future Margin Resilience Potential
The updated analyst price target for Randstad has been reduced by about €2 per share, as analysts incorporate recent target cuts from several banks, a slightly higher discount rate, and modest adjustments to long-term revenue growth, margin assumptions, and future P/E expectations. Analyst Commentary Recent Street research on Randstad has centered on price target revisions, with several banks adjusting their models to reflect updated views on valuation, growth and execution risk.Narrative Update • Apr 02
RAND: Sector Headwinds And Index Shift Will Shape Future Earnings Power
The Randstad analyst price target has been revised down to €21.00 from €30.00 as analysts factor in lower assumed revenue growth, reduced profit margins, a slightly higher discount rate, and a modestly lower future P/E. This is consistent with a broad wave of recent target cuts and a downgrade in sector outlook.Narrative Update • Mar 18
RAND: Future Upside Will Depend On Earnings Resilience Versus Staffing Cycle Headwinds
Randstad's fair value estimate has been adjusted slightly lower to €36.50 from €36.61, reflecting recent cuts to Street price targets and more cautious analyst views on cyclical and structural headwinds for the staffing sector. Analyst Commentary Street research has turned more cautious on Randstad, with several firms trimming price targets and, in one case, cutting the rating.Narrative Update • Mar 04
RAND: Future Upside Will Hinge On Earnings Resilience Through Structural And Cyclical Pressures
Analysts have trimmed their Randstad fair value estimate by about €0.50 per share to €36.61. This change reflects a series of lower price targets and a more cautious earnings outlook cited in recent research.Narrative Update • Feb 18
RAND: Future Upside Will Depend On Resilient Earnings Through Prolonged Sector Headwinds
Analysts have trimmed their consolidated price target on Randstad by around €1.36 per share, citing updated fair value estimates, a slightly higher discount rate, and recent research pointing to ongoing cyclical and structural headwinds for earnings. Analyst Commentary Recent research has centered on how cyclical weakness and structural challenges could affect Randstad's earnings profile and what that implies for fair value.Analysis Article • Feb 15
Randstad (AMS:RAND) Is Due To Pay A Dividend Of €1.62
The board of Randstad N.V. ( AMS:RAND ) has announced that it will pay a dividend on the 8th of April, with investors...Narrative Update • Feb 03
RAND: Future Upside Will Rely On Earnings Stability Despite Lower For Longer Cycle
Analysts have trimmed their price expectations for Randstad, cutting the average target by about €1.70. They cite slightly lower assumed revenue growth and profit margins, a marginally higher discount rate, and recent Street research highlighting cyclical and structural headwinds that could keep earnings subdued for longer.Analysis Article • Jan 22
Here's Why Randstad (AMS:RAND) Can Manage Its Debt Responsibly
The external fund manager backed by Berkshire Hathaway's Charlie Munger, Li Lu, makes no bones about it when he says...Narrative Update • Jan 20
RAND: Lower For Longer Earnings Concerns Will Ultimately Support Margin Resilience Potential
Analysts have nudged their Randstad fair value estimate slightly lower to about €54.64 from roughly €55.77, reflecting updated assumptions for slower revenue growth, slimmer profit margins, a higher discount rate, and a higher future P/E multiple following more cautious sector views that earnings could stay under pressure for longer. Analyst Commentary The recent change in fair value to about €54.64 comes as analysts factor in a tougher setup for the broader employment services sector, with concerns that cyclical softness and structural pressures could weigh on earnings for longer than previously assumed.Narrative Update • Jan 06
RAND: Future Upside Will Depend On Stable Margins And Undervalued Earnings Multiple
Analysts have kept their fair value estimate for Randstad steady at €40.21 per share, with only marginal tweaks to the discount rate, revenue growth, profit margin and future P/E inputs, suggesting their overall price target framework is essentially unchanged. Valuation Changes Fair Value: Unchanged at €40.21 per share, indicating no adjustment to the core valuation outcome.Narrative Update • Dec 19
RAND: Future Upside Will Rely On Margin Discipline Despite Modest Assumption Shifts
Analysts have modestly lowered their price target on Randstad to approximately €40.21 from about €41.18. This reflects a slightly higher discount rate and marginally softer profit margin assumptions, partially offset by firmer expectations for revenue growth.Analysis Article • Dec 11
Investors Met With Slowing Returns on Capital At Randstad (AMS:RAND)
There are a few key trends to look for if we want to identify the next multi-bagger. Firstly, we'd want to identify a...Narrative Update • Dec 05
RAND: Future Upside Will Depend On Margin Discipline Amid Staffing Downgrades
Analysts have trimmed their price target for Randstad slightly by about EUR 0.15 to roughly EUR 41.18, reflecting a more cautious stance on staffing names in light of recent sector downgrades. Analyst Commentary Recent rating actions signal a shift toward a more balanced risk reward profile for Randstad, with target prices now clustering in the high 30s to low 40s range.Narrative Update • Nov 20
RAND: Future Resilience Will Rely On Margin Discipline Following Rating Downgrades
Randstad’s analyst price target has been reduced to EUR 36 from EUR 38. Analysts cite cautious sentiment on the staffing sector as a key driver for their downward revision.Narrative Update • Nov 06
RAND: Future Margin Discipline Will Support Resilience Amid Market Downgrades
Narrative Update: Randstad Analyst Price Target Revision Randstad’s analyst fair value estimate has been slightly lowered by EUR 0.21 to EUR 41.32. Analysts cite recent sector downgrades and cautious outlooks on staffing firms to support the adjustment.Narrative Update • Oct 22
Analysts Offer Mixed Outlook on Randstad as Price Target and Growth Expectations Ease
Randstad's analyst price target has been lowered slightly from €42.26 to €41.53, as analysts cite cautious outlooks in the staffing sector and mixed recent ratings changes. Analyst Commentary Recent analyst updates on Randstad reflect a mix of optimism regarding the company’s execution and sustained discipline, as well as caution about market conditions and the company’s near-term growth prospects.Analysis Article • Oct 17
Randstad N.V.'s (AMS:RAND) Share Price Not Quite Adding Up
It's not a stretch to say that Randstad N.V.'s ( AMS:RAND ) price-to-sales (or "P/S") ratio of 0.3x right now seems...Analysis Article • Sep 03
Randstad (AMS:RAND) Has A Pretty Healthy Balance Sheet
Legendary fund manager Li Lu (who Charlie Munger backed) once said, 'The biggest investment risk is not the volatility...Analysis Article • Jul 26
Randstad N.V. Just Missed Earnings - But Analysts Have Updated Their Models
As you might know, Randstad N.V. ( AMS:RAND ) recently reported its quarterly numbers. It looks like a pretty bad...Analysis Article • Jul 21
Returns On Capital Signal Difficult Times Ahead For Randstad (AMS:RAND)
When it comes to investing, there are some useful financial metrics that can warn us when a business is potentially in...New Narrative • Feb 13
Randstad: A Value Caution in a Shifting Landscape
Randstad NV (AEX: RAND) currently trades around €41.55 with a market cap of approximately €7.62 billion. While many investors may be drawn to its strong dividend history and solid reputation in staffi
New Narrative • Nov 29
Tactical Investments And Specialization Drive Growth Amid Sector Challenges
Strategic investments in specialized growth segments and digital talent solutions are anticipated to enhance revenue via high-demand, high-value areas.Shareholder Returns
| RAND | NL Professional Services | NL Market | |
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| 7D | 6.8% | 2.4% | 3.2% |
| 1Y | -32.0% | -50.1% | 43.2% |
Return vs Industry: RAND exceeded the Dutch Professional Services industry which returned -50.1% over the past year.
Return vs Market: RAND underperformed the Dutch Market which returned 43.2% over the past year.
Price Volatility
| RAND volatility | |
|---|---|
| RAND Average Weekly Movement | 5.0% |
| Professional Services Industry Average Movement | 5.4% |
| Market Average Movement | 4.3% |
| 10% most volatile stocks in NL Market | 7.3% |
| 10% least volatile stocks in NL Market | 2.2% |
Stable Share Price: RAND has not had significant price volatility in the past 3 months compared to the Dutch market.
Volatility Over Time: RAND's weekly volatility (5%) has been stable over the past year.
About the Company
| Founded | Employees | CEO | Website |
|---|---|---|---|
| 1960 | 38,000 | Sander van't Noordende | www.randstad.com |
Randstad N.V. provides solutions in the field of work and human resources services primarily in North America, Northern Europe, Southern Europe, the United Kingdom, Latin America, and the Asia Pacific. The company offers temporary staffing and permanent placement, job posting, and résumé services on digital platforms. It also provides recruitment process outsourcing, payroll, and outplacement services, as well as managed services programs.
Randstad N.V. Fundamentals Summary
| RAND fundamental statistics | |
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| Market cap | €4.88b |
| Earnings (TTM) | €276.00m |
| Revenue (TTM) | €22.93b |
17.7x
P/E Ratio0.2x
P/S RatioIs RAND overvalued?
See Fair Value and valuation analysisEarnings & Revenue
| RAND income statement (TTM) | |
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| Revenue | €22.93b |
| Cost of Revenue | €18.68b |
| Gross Profit | €4.25b |
| Other Expenses | €3.98b |
| Earnings | €276.00m |
Last Reported Earnings
Mar 31, 2026
Next Earnings Date
Jul 22, 2026
| Earnings per share (EPS) | 1.57 |
| Gross Margin | 18.54% |
| Net Profit Margin | 1.20% |
| Debt/Equity Ratio | 38.2% |
How did RAND perform over the long term?
See historical performance and comparisonDividends
5.8%
Current Dividend Yield103%
Payout RatioCompany Analysis and Financial Data Status
| Data | Last Updated (UTC time) |
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| Company Analysis | 2026/07/05 00:48 |
| End of Day Share Price | 2026/07/03 00:00 |
| Earnings | 2026/03/31 |
| Annual Earnings | 2025/12/31 |
Data Sources
The data used in our company analysis is from S&P Global Market Intelligence LLC. The following data is used in our analysis model to generate this report. Data is normalised which can introduce a delay from the source being available.
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| Company Financials | 10 years |
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| Analyst Consensus Estimates | +3 years |
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| Market Prices | 30 years |
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| Ownership | 10 years |
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| Management | 10 years |
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| Key Developments | 10 years |
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Analyst Sources
Randstad N.V. is covered by 29 analysts. 16 of those analysts submitted the estimates of revenue or earnings used as inputs to our report. Analysts submissions are updated throughout the day.
| Analyst | Institution |
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| Paul Daniel Sullivan | Barclays |
| Afonso Osorio | Barclays |
| James Rowland Clark | Barclays |