Randstad Dividends and Buybacks
Dividend criteria checks 3/6
Randstad is a dividend paying company with a current yield of 6.21%.
Key information
6.2%
Dividend yield
0.09%
Buyback Yield
| Total Shareholder Yield | 6.3% |
| Future Dividend Yield | 7.6% |
| Dividend Growth | 1.6% |
| Next dividend pay date | n/a |
| Ex dividend date | n/a |
| Dividend per share | n/a |
| Payout ratio | 103% |
Recent dividend and buyback updates
Recent updates
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...Analysis Article • Jul 03
Is Randstad N.V. (AMS:RAND) Trading At A 48% Discount?
Key Insights Randstad's estimated fair value is €79.52 based on 2 Stage Free Cash Flow to Equity Current share price of...Analysis Article • May 31
We Think Randstad (AMS:RAND) Can Stay On Top Of Its Debt
Some say volatility, rather than debt, is the best way to think about risk as an investor, but Warren Buffett famously...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.Stability and Growth of Payments
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Stable Dividend: RAND's dividend payments have been volatile in the past 10 years.
Growing Dividend: RAND's dividend payments have fallen over the past 10 years.
Dividend Yield vs Market
| Randstad Dividend Yield vs Market |
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| Segment | Dividend Yield |
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| Company (RAND) | 6.2% |
| Market Bottom 25% (NL) | 2.6% |
| Market Top 25% (NL) | 5.0% |
| Industry Average (Professional Services) | 3.2% |
| Analyst forecast (RAND) (up to 3 years) | 7.6% |
Notable Dividend: RAND's dividend (6.21%) is higher than the bottom 25% of dividend payers in the Dutch market (2.62%).
High Dividend: RAND's dividend (6.21%) is in the top 25% of dividend payers in the Dutch market (4.99%)
Earnings Payout to Shareholders
Earnings Coverage: With its high payout ratio (102.9%), RAND's dividend payments are not well covered by earnings.
Cash Payout to Shareholders
Cash Flow Coverage: With its reasonably low cash payout ratio (44.5%), RAND's dividend payments are well covered by cash flows.
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Company Analysis and Financial Data Status
| Data | Last Updated (UTC time) |
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| Company Analysis | 2026/05/22 23:08 |
| End of Day Share Price | 2026/05/22 00:00 |
| Earnings | 2026/03/31 |
| Annual Earnings | 2025/12/31 |
Data Sources
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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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| Afonso Osorio | Barclays |
| James Rowland Clark | Barclays |
| Paul Daniel Sullivan | Barclays |