Kforce Past Earnings Performance
Past criteria checks 2/6
Kforce's earnings have been declining at an average annual rate of -14.4%, while the Professional Services industry saw earnings growing at 12.3% annually. Revenues have been declining at an average rate of 3.7% per year. Kforce's return on equity is 29.5%, and it has net margins of 2.6%.
Key information
-14.44%
Earnings growth rate
-11.28%
EPS growth rate
| Professional Services Industry Growth | 10.99% |
| Revenue growth rate | -3.66% |
| Return on equity | 29.49% |
| Net Margin | 2.60% |
| Last Earnings Update | 31 Mar 2026 |
Recent past performance updates
Recent updates
Narrative Update • May 29
KFRC: Raised Fair Value And Buybacks Will Shape Measured Earnings Outlook
Analysts have raised their fair value estimate for Kforce stock from $42.00 to $47.00, citing recent price target increases and upgrades. These changes are reflected in slightly higher assumptions for revenue growth, profit margins, the discount rate, and future P/E.Narrative Update • Apr 29
KFRC: Rising Payouts And Buybacks Will Support Measured Earnings Outlook
Kforce's analyst price target has been updated from $40.00 to $42.00, with analysts pointing to revised assumptions for revenue growth, profit margins and future P/E, supported by recent target increases and an upgrade from major research firms. Analyst Commentary Bullish analysts have recently raised their price targets and upgraded Kforce, pointing to improved assumptions for revenue, margins and the P/E they are willing to use in their models.Narrative Update • Apr 14
KFRC: Rising Payouts And Buybacks Will Support Future Shareholder Returns
Analysts have nudged their price targets for Kforce higher, with recent Street research moves such as Baird's $3 increase, UBS's $4.50 adjustment, and Truist's $3 change. These shifts reflect updated views on discount rates, revenue growth, profit margins, and future P/E assumptions, while leaving a fair value anchor of $40.00 unchanged.Narrative Update • Mar 31
KFRC: Dividend Increases And Buybacks Will Drive Future Shareholder Returns
Analysts have lifted their Kforce price targets by $3 to $4.50, reflecting updated views on discount rates, modest changes to revenue growth and profit margin assumptions, and a slightly lower future P/E multiple. Analyst Commentary Bullish analysts lifting Kforce price targets by $3 to $4.50 are signaling increased confidence in how the current valuation lines up with their updated assumptions on discount rates, revenue trends, and profit margins.
Narrative Update • Mar 17
KFRC: Higher P/E Expectations And Capital Returns Will Support Future Share Price Upside
Analysts have raised their fair value estimate for Kforce by $2.13 to $39.00, citing updated assumptions around revenue growth, profit margins, discount rates, and future P/E multiples. These changes bring their view closer to recent Street price target moves from firms such as Baird, UBS, and Truist.Narrative Update • Mar 02
KFRC: Dividend Increases And Buybacks Will Support Future Upside
Narrative Update Analysts have lifted their blended price target on Kforce by a few dollars into the low to mid $40s, citing modest adjustments to the discount rate, revenue growth, profit margin, and future P/E assumptions in their refreshed models. Analyst Commentary Recent Street research on Kforce shows a cluster of price target increases of roughly $3 to $4.50 into the low to mid $40s.Seeking Alpha • Feb 26
Kforce: AI Encroachment And Stagnant Labour Market Continues To Stifle Growth
Summary Kforce Inc. remains a bearish call due to persistent negative technical trends and deteriorating fundamentals. Q4 earnings disappointed, with GAAP EPS of $0.30 missing consensus by $0.17 and a weak Q1 outlook. Gross margins declined to 27.17%, pressured by rising health care costs and a lower direct-hire mix, raising earnings vulnerability. Return on assets has fallen sharply to 9.52%, with headcount cuts unlikely to offset diminishing returns or margin pressures. Read the full article on Seeking AlphaNarrative Update • Feb 16
KFRC: Higher P/E Framework And Buybacks Will Support Future Upside
Narrative Update on Kforce The analyst price target for Kforce has shifted slightly to reflect an updated fair value of $40.00. Analysts cite refined assumptions for revenue growth, profit margins, and a higher forward P/E following recent Street research price target increases from several firms.
Narrative Update • Feb 02
KFRC: Share Repurchases And Higher P/E Assumptions Will Shape Balanced Outlook
Analysts have raised their Kforce price target by $3, citing updated assumptions around revenue growth, profit margin and future P/E as key reasons for the change. Analyst Commentary While the updated price target is higher, bearish analysts still flag several areas where they see risk around Kforce’s current valuation and execution.Narrative Update • Jan 19
KFRC: Share Repurchases And Tempered Outlook Will Shape Fairly Balanced Prospects
Analysts have trimmed their price target on Kforce from US$40.00 to US$34.50, citing more cautious assumptions around revenue growth, profit margins, the discount rate and future P/E expectations. What's in the News Kforce updated its earnings guidance for the fourth quarter of 2025, with revenue estimated in a range of US$326 million to US$334 million and earnings per share projected between US$0.43 and US$0.51 (Key Developments).Narrative Update • Jan 05
KFRC: Stable IT Staffing Demand And Buybacks Will Support Future Upside
Analysts have lowered their price target on Kforce to $35 from $46, reflecting views that IT staffing demand appears stable but does not yet show signs of a meaningful rebound. Analyst Commentary Recent commentary points to a cautious stance on Kforce, with the latest price target set at US$35, adjusted from US$46, as analysts reassess expectations for an IT staffing recovery.Narrative Update • Dec 17
KFRC: Stable IT Staffing Demand Will Support Future Earnings Upside
Analysts have lowered their fair value estimate for Kforce from $57.00 to $41.00. This reflects a higher discount rate, slightly softer revenue growth expectations, and tempered valuation multiples amid evidence of stable but not yet rebounding IT staffing demand.Narrative Update • Dec 03
KFRC: Stable IT Staffing Demand Will Support Future Share Price Upside
Analysts have trimmed their price target on Kforce to $35 from $46, reflecting expectations for stable, but not materially rebounding, demand in the IT staffing market. Analyst Commentary Street research points to a more balanced stance on Kforce, with the reduced price target reflecting tempered expectations for near term growth rather than a fundamental shift in the company’s positioning within the IT staffing space.Narrative Update • Nov 19
KFRC: Stable IT Staffing Demand Will Support Share Price Recovery
Narrative Update: Kforce Price Target Adjustment Analysts have reduced their price target on Kforce from $38.25 to $36.88, citing stable demand in IT staffing, but without clear signs of a significant recovery. Analyst Commentary Bullish Takeaways Bullish analysts observe that demand in the IT staffing segment remains stable, indicating a resilient core business even amid uncertain conditions.Narrative Update • Nov 04
KFRC: Stable IT Demand And Higher Profit Margins Will Drive Improved Returns
Analysts have reduced their price target for Kforce from $44.75 to $38.25. They cite ongoing stable demand in the IT staffing sector, but note there are no signs of a significant recovery.Narrative Update • Aug 21
Digital And AI Investment Backlog Will Drive Enduring Market Transformation
Kforce's price target has been reduced to $44.75, primarily reflecting lower consensus forecasts for both revenue growth and net profit margin. What's in the News Kforce provided Q3 2025 earnings guidance with expected revenue of $324 million to $332 million and earnings per share of $0.53 to $0.61.Analysis Article • Jul 23
Kforce Inc.'s (NYSE:KFRC) Prospects Need A Boost To Lift Shares
Kforce Inc.'s ( NYSE:KFRC ) price-to-earnings (or "P/E") ratio of 16.5x might make it look like a buy right now...Analysis Article • May 03
Kforce Inc. (NYSE:KFRC) Just Reported, And Analysts Assigned A US$50.25 Price Target
It's been a sad week for Kforce Inc. ( NYSE:KFRC ), who've watched their investment drop 12% to US$38.62 in the week...Analysis Article • Apr 30
Is Kforce (NYSE:KFRC) A Risky Investment?
David Iben put it well when he said, 'Volatility is not a risk we care about. What we care about is avoiding the...Seeking Alpha • Feb 18
Kforce: Structural Grower With Tailwinds Ahead
Summary Kforce has an attractive fundamental outlook, with sales and margins likely to grow over time once macro headwinds abate. They have various growth initiatives, but can amplify FCF growth with material operating leverage following recent investments and untapped capacity. However, despite this outlook, today's price requires quite a bit of growth to outperform from an IRR perspective, leaving me waiting for a lower price. Read the full article on Seeking AlphaAnalysis Article • Feb 04
Is There Now An Opportunity In Kforce Inc. (NYSE:KFRC)?
Kforce Inc. ( NYSE:KFRC ), is not the largest company out there, but it saw significant share price movement during...Seeking Alpha • Dec 12
Kforce: Betting On A Robust Labor Market Recovery
Summary With the Trump administration coming in and interest rate cuts, the staffing market expected to rebound in 2025 and Kforce is positioned to realize a significant increase in its revenue. The new Pune, India development center is a strategic move to access cheaper talent, expected to boost margins and expand project capabilities. Despite revenue drops, Kforce maintained strong cash flow, shareholder returns, and has a low debt ratio, providing financial flexibility. Read the full article on Seeking AlphaAnalysis Article • Nov 03
Earnings Beat: Kforce Inc. Just Beat Analyst Forecasts, And Analysts Have Been Updating Their Models
It's been a good week for Kforce Inc. ( NYSE:KFRC ) shareholders, because the company has just released its latest...Analysis Article • Oct 23
Kforce (NYSE:KFRC) Is Very Good At Capital Allocation
If we want to find a stock that could multiply over the long term, what are the underlying trends we should look for...Analysis Article • Oct 04
Kforce (NYSE:KFRC) Has A Pretty Healthy Balance Sheet
Warren Buffett famously said, 'Volatility is far from synonymous with risk.' When we think about how risky a company...
New Narrative • Sep 24
Critical Investments And Diverse Client Portfolio Set To Propel Revenue And Profit Growth
A focus on diversifying the client portfolio and investing in strategic priorities positions Kforce for revenue growth and improved net margins as economic conditions improve.Seeking Alpha • Sep 20
Kforce: Expect Underperformance To Continue (Rating Downgrade)
Summary I downgraded Kforce from 'buy' to 'hold' in July 2023 due to deteriorating fundamentals and concerns over job cuts, and now recommend a soft 'sell'. Kforce's revenue and profitability have significantly declined, with a notable drop in hours billed in both technology and finance sectors. Despite some growth in certain market niches, Kforce's flex work model remains highly susceptible to economic fluctuations, making the current outlook bleak. Given the company's high valuation compared to peers and ongoing operational weaknesses, I believe a downgrade to a soft 'sell' is warranted. Read the full article on Seeking AlphaAnalysis Article • Sep 07
Subdued Growth No Barrier To Kforce Inc.'s (NYSE:KFRC) Price
Kforce Inc.'s ( NYSE:KFRC ) price-to-earnings (or "P/E") ratio of 22.6x might make it look like a sell right now...Analysis Article • Jul 31
The Kforce Inc. (NYSE:KFRC) Second-Quarter Results Are Out And Analysts Have Published New Forecasts
It's been a good week for Kforce Inc. ( NYSE:KFRC ) shareholders, because the company has just released its latest...Analysis Article • Jul 17
Kforce (NYSE:KFRC) Could Become A Multi-Bagger
If we want to find a stock that could multiply over the long term, what are the underlying trends we should look for...Revenue & Expenses Breakdown
Revenue & Expenses Breakdown
How Kforce makes and spends money. Based on latest reported earnings, on an LTM basis.
Earnings and Revenue History
| Date | Revenue | Earnings | G+A Expenses | R&D Expenses |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 31 Mar 26 | 1,329 | 35 | 307 | 0 |
| 31 Dec 25 | 1,329 | 35 | 306 | 0 |
| 30 Sep 25 | 1,341 | 41 | 301 | 0 |
| 30 Jun 25 | 1,361 | 44 | 303 | 0 |
| 31 Mar 25 | 1,383 | 48 | 307 | 0 |
| 31 Dec 24 | 1,405 | 50 | 310 | 0 |
| 30 Sep 24 | 1,425 | 55 | 316 | 0 |
| 30 Jun 24 | 1,445 | 51 | 319 | 0 |
| 31 Mar 24 | 1,478 | 56 | 324 | 0 |
| 31 Dec 23 | 1,532 | 61 | 335 | 0 |
| 30 Sep 23 | 1,588 | 52 | 347 | 0 |
| 30 Jun 23 | 1,652 | 64 | 361 | 0 |
| 31 Mar 23 | 1,700 | 72 | 374 | 0 |
| 31 Dec 22 | 1,711 | 75 | 380 | 0 |
| 30 Sep 22 | 1,701 | 89 | 380 | 0 |
| 30 Jun 22 | 1,667 | 87 | 374 | 0 |
| 31 Mar 22 | 1,634 | 81 | 363 | 0 |
| 31 Dec 21 | 1,580 | 75 | 346 | 0 |
| 30 Sep 21 | 1,524 | 73 | 327 | 0 |
| 30 Jun 21 | 1,486 | 71 | 314 | 0 |
| 31 Mar 21 | 1,426 | 60 | 310 | 0 |
| 31 Dec 20 | 1,398 | 56 | 311 | 0 |
| 30 Sep 20 | 1,380 | 52 | 313 | 0 |
| 30 Jun 20 | 1,360 | 50 | 315 | 0 |
| 31 Mar 20 | 1,356 | 56 | 312 | 0 |
| 31 Dec 19 | 1,347 | 55 | 313 | 0 |
| 30 Sep 19 | 1,342 | 54 | 313 | 0 |
| 30 Jun 19 | 1,323 | 52 | 310 | 0 |
| 31 Mar 19 | 1,313 | 51 | 309 | 0 |
| 31 Dec 18 | 1,304 | 51 | 308 | 0 |
| 30 Sep 18 | 1,316 | 43 | 313 | 0 |
| 30 Jun 18 | 1,331 | 39 | 320 | 0 |
| 31 Mar 18 | 1,341 | 35 | 326 | 0 |
| 31 Dec 17 | 1,254 | 30 | 309 | 0 |
| 30 Sep 17 | 1,341 | 36 | 331 | 0 |
| 30 Jun 17 | 1,337 | 35 | 331 | 0 |
| 31 Mar 17 | 1,331 | 35 | 334 | 0 |
| 31 Dec 16 | 1,320 | 33 | 335 | 0 |
| 30 Sep 16 | 1,321 | 35 | 333 | 0 |
| 30 Jun 16 | 1,327 | 40 | 336 | 0 |
| 31 Mar 16 | 1,329 | 41 | 334 | 0 |
| 31 Dec 15 | 1,319 | 43 | 330 | 0 |
| 30 Sep 15 | 1,310 | 40 | 331 | 0 |
| 30 Jun 15 | 1,283 | 34 | 329 | 0 |
Quality Earnings: KFRC has high quality earnings.
Growing Profit Margin: KFRC's current net profit margins (2.6%) are lower than last year (3.4%).
Free Cash Flow vs Earnings Analysis
Past Earnings Growth Analysis
Earnings Trend: KFRC's earnings have declined by 14.4% per year over the past 5 years.
Accelerating Growth: KFRC's has had negative earnings growth over the past year, so it can't be compared to its 5-year average.
Earnings vs Industry: KFRC had negative earnings growth (-27.3%) over the past year, making it difficult to compare to the Professional Services industry average (8.7%).
Return on Equity
High ROE: KFRC's Return on Equity (29.5%) is considered high.
Return on Assets
Return on Capital Employed
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Company Analysis and Financial Data Status
| Data | Last Updated (UTC time) |
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| Company Analysis | 2026/05/31 10:02 |
| End of Day Share Price | 2026/05/29 00:00 |
| Earnings | 2026/03/31 |
| Annual Earnings | 2025/12/31 |
Data Sources
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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
Kforce Inc. is covered by 13 analysts. 4 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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| Mark Marcon | Baird |
| Paul Ginocchio | Deutsche Bank |
| David Feinberg | Goldman Sachs |