Robert Half Management
Management criteria checks 4/4
We currently do not have sufficient information about the CEO.
Key information
M. Waddell
Chief executive officer
US$7.0m
Total compensation
| CEO salary percentage | 7.14% |
| CEO tenure | 22yrs |
| CEO ownership | 1.4% |
| Management average tenure | 13.5yrs |
| Board average tenure | 9.8yrs |
Recent management updates
We Think Shareholders May Want To Consider A Review Of Robert Half Inc.'s (NYSE:RHI) CEO Compensation Package
May 08
Robert Half Inc.'s (NYSE:RHI) CEO Will Probably Find It Hard To See A Huge Raise This Year
May 09Recent updates
Robert Half: Macro Pressures, Competitive Questions
Nov 18The Robert Half Inc. (NYSE:RHI) Third-Quarter Results Are Out And Analysts Have Published New Forecasts
Nov 05Robert Half Inc.'s (NYSE:RHI) 26% Share Price Plunge Could Signal Some Risk
Nov 04Getting In Cheap On Robert Half Inc. (NYSE:RHI) Might Be Difficult
Jul 25Investors Could Be Concerned With Robert Half's (NYSE:RHI) Returns On Capital
Jul 02Is There An Opportunity With Robert Half Inc.'s (NYSE:RHI) 46% Undervaluation?
Jun 14We Think Shareholders May Want To Consider A Review Of Robert Half Inc.'s (NYSE:RHI) CEO Compensation Package
May 08Robert Half: Avoid Shares After A Brutal Q1
Apr 24What You Can Learn From Robert Half Inc.'s (NYSE:RHI) P/E
Mar 13Robert Half (NYSE:RHI) Will Be Hoping To Turn Its Returns On Capital Around
Feb 20Robert Half: Business Continues To Struggle With Poor Demand
Feb 13Robert Half: Weak Margins Weigh On Results Even As Revenue Nears A Floor
Feb 01Robert Half: Challenging Times Caused By Market Uncertainty
Jan 12The Price Is Right For Robert Half Inc. (NYSE:RHI)
Dec 02Robert Half Inc.: Still Negative On The Near-Term Performance
Oct 24Capital Allocation Trends At Robert Half (NYSE:RHI) Aren't Ideal
Oct 12Robert Half: Further Downside With Results Not Yet At The Bottom
Oct 03Is It Time To Consider Buying Robert Half Inc. (NYSE:RHI)?
Sep 24
Protiviti's Calculated Moves Spark Future Growth Despite Economic Challenges
Implementation of AI and technology innovations indicates potential for higher efficiency and competitive edge, improving future margins.Robert Half Inc.: Weak Business Trends Continue To Persist
Jul 29Earnings Miss: Robert Half Inc. Missed EPS By 6.9% And Analysts Are Revising Their Forecasts
Jul 27Robert Half's (NYSE:RHI) Returns On Capital Not Reflecting Well On The Business
Jun 14Robert Half Inc.'s (NYSE:RHI) CEO Will Probably Find It Hard To See A Huge Raise This Year
May 09Robert Half: Still Fighting The Staffing Cycle, But This High Quality Stock Is Worth Owning
Apr 29When Should You Buy Robert Half Inc. (NYSE:RHI)?
Apr 19Robert Half Faces A Challenging Operating Environment
Apr 17Are Investors Undervaluing Robert Half Inc. (NYSE:RHI) By 47%?
Feb 06Robert Half: No Signs Of Recovery Yet
Feb 01Returns On Capital At Robert Half (NYSE:RHI) Paint A Concerning Picture
Jan 23Fewer Job Openings Will Be A Headwind For Robert Half
Jan 07Is Now The Time To Look At Buying Robert Half Inc. (NYSE:RHI)?
Jan 05Robert Half Inc.'s (NYSE:RHI) Business Is Yet to Catch Up With Its Share Price
Dec 21CEO Compensation Analysis
| Date | Total Compensation | Salary | Company Earnings |
|---|---|---|---|
| Sep 30 2025 | n/a | n/a | US$156m |
| Jun 30 2025 | n/a | n/a | US$178m |
| Mar 31 2025 | n/a | n/a | US$205m |
| Dec 31 2024 | US$7m | US$500k | US$252m |
| Sep 30 2024 | n/a | n/a | US$285m |
| Jun 30 2024 | n/a | n/a | US$315m |
| Mar 31 2024 | n/a | n/a | US$353m |
| Dec 31 2023 | US$8m | US$500k | US$411m |
| Sep 30 2023 | n/a | n/a | US$471m |
| Jun 30 2023 | n/a | n/a | US$542m |
| Mar 31 2023 | n/a | n/a | US$612m |
| Dec 31 2022 | US$9m | US$500k | US$658m |
| Sep 30 2022 | n/a | n/a | US$678m |
| Jun 30 2022 | n/a | n/a | US$683m |
| Mar 31 2022 | n/a | n/a | US$656m |
| Dec 31 2021 | US$9m | US$500k | US$599m |
| Sep 30 2021 | n/a | n/a | US$525m |
| Jun 30 2021 | n/a | n/a | US$430m |
| Mar 31 2021 | n/a | n/a | US$327m |
| Dec 31 2020 | US$7m | US$175k | US$306m |
| Sep 30 2020 | n/a | n/a | US$325m |
| Jun 30 2020 | n/a | n/a | US$366m |
| Mar 31 2020 | n/a | n/a | US$435m |
| Dec 31 2019 | US$7m | US$265k | US$454m |
Compensation vs Market: M.'s total compensation ($USD7.00M) is about average for companies of similar size in the US market ($USD6.90M).
Compensation vs Earnings: M.'s compensation has been consistent with company performance over the past year.
CEO
M. Waddell (68 yo)
Mr. M. Keith Waddell serves as Vice Chairman at Robert Half International Inc. since 1999. Mr. Waddell serves as Chief Executive Officer of Robert Half International Inc., since December 15, 2019 and its P...
Leadership Team
| Name | Position | Tenure | Compensation | Ownership |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Vice Chairman | 22yrs | US$7.00m | 1.42% $ 38.7m | |
| Executive VP & CFO | 6.1yrs | US$2.84m | 0.24% $ 6.6m | |
| President & CEO of Talent Solutions | 21.9yrs | US$6.05m | 0.41% $ 11.2m | |
| President & CEO of Protiviti Inc. | 18.1yrs | US$5.34m | 0.18% $ 4.9m | |
| Executive VP & CTO | 6.2yrs | no data | no data | |
| Senior Executive Director & Chief Administrative Officer | 2.8yrs | no data | no data | |
| Senior VP | no data | no data | no data | |
| Senior Vice President of Corporate Communications | no data | no data | no data | |
| Executive Vice President of Corporate Development | 21.9yrs | US$2.42m | no data | |
| Senior Vice President of Human Resources & Compensation | 8.8yrs | no data | no data | |
| Senior VP & Global Privacy Officer | no data | no data | no data | |
| Senior Vice President of Finance Operations | no data | no data | no data |
Experienced Management: RHI's management team is seasoned and experienced (13.5 years average tenure).
Board Members
| Name | Position | Tenure | Compensation | Ownership |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Vice Chairman | 27yrs | US$7.00m | 1.42% $ 38.7m | |
| Chairman of the Board | 44yrs | US$1.72m | 0.65% $ 17.5m | |
| Lead Independent Director | 17.5yrs | US$376.09k | 0.057% $ 1.5m | |
| Independent Director | 9.8yrs | US$343.09k | 0.027% $ 731.6k | |
| Independent Director | 7yrs | US$336.98k | 0.012% $ 318.0k | |
| Independent Director | 16.9yrs | US$358.09k | 0.12% $ 3.2m | |
| Independent Director | 6.8yrs | US$343.09k | 0.031% $ 840.2k | |
| Independent Director | 3.4yrs | US$331.98k | 0.014% $ 379.9k | |
| Independent Director | 2.1yrs | US$324.45k | 0.0099% $ 269.9k |
Experienced Board: RHI's board of directors are considered experienced (9.8 years average tenure).
Company Analysis and Financial Data Status
| Data | Last Updated (UTC time) |
|---|---|
| Company Analysis | 2026/01/02 13:05 |
| End of Day Share Price | 2026/01/02 00:00 |
| Earnings | 2025/09/30 |
| Annual Earnings | 2024/12/31 |
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.
| Package | Data | Timeframe | Example US Source * |
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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
Robert Half Inc. is covered by 23 analysts. 8 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 |
|---|---|
| Mark Marcon | Baird |
| Gary Bisbee | Barclays |
| Manav Patnaik | Barclays |