RGP Study Reveals Barriers to AI ROI in Finance
Written by Emily J. Thompson, Senior Investment Analyst
Updated: Dec 12 2025
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- Data Trust Deficiency: Over one-third of CFOs (35%) cite data trust as the top barrier to achieving AI ROI, yet investment in data foundations remains limited, creating a disconnect that may stall AI initiatives before they scale, undermining long-term impact.
- Uneven Governance Frameworks: While 69% of CFOs report having advanced or established AI risk governance frameworks, 31% are still developing or using informal frameworks, indicating a need for enhanced governance as AI becomes more embedded in operations and decision-making.
- Escalating Skills Gap: More than two-thirds of CFOs (68%) identify skills shortages as a significant challenge to achieving AI ROI, while weakened collaboration between CFOs and CHROs threatens the talent foundation necessary for AI transformation.
- Widening Competitive Divide: CFOs at companies with over $10 billion in revenue report stronger data foundations, more mature governance, and faster AI adoption, creating a competitive divide that mid-market firms must deliberately close.
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Analyst Views on RGP
Wall Street analysts forecast RGP stock price to rise over the next 12 months. According to Wall Street analysts, the average 1-year price target for RGP is 10.00 USD with a low forecast of 10.00 USD and a high forecast of 10.00 USD. However, analyst price targets are subjective and often lag stock prices, so investors should focus on the objective reasons behind analyst rating changes, which better reflect the company's fundamentals.
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About RGP
Resources Connection, Inc. is a global consulting firm. The Company’s segments include On-Demand Talent, Consulting, Europe & Asia Pacific, Outsourced Services, and Sitrick. The On-Demand Talent operates under the On-Demand by RGP brand, this segment provides businesses with a go-to source for bringing in experts when they need them. The Consulting operates under the Veracity by RGP brand, this segment drives transformation across people, processes and technology across domain areas including finance and technology and digital. The Europe & Asia Pacific segment offers both on-demand and consulting services (excluding the digital consulting business) to clients throughout Europe and Asia Pacific. The Outsourced Services operates under the Countsy by RGP brand, this segment offers finance, and accounting services. The Sitrick is a crisis communications and public relations firm which operates under the Sitrick brand, providing corporate and financial services.
About the author
Emily J. Thompson
Emily J. Thompson, a Chartered Financial Analyst (CFA) with 12 years in investment research, graduated with honors from the Wharton School. Specializing in industrial and technology stocks, she provides in-depth analysis for Intellectia’s earnings and market brief reports.
RGP (RGP) Q2 2026 Earnings Call Transcript
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Resources Connection, Inc. Reports 18.4% Revenue Decline in Q2 FY2026
- Revenue Decline: Resources Connection, Inc. reported Q2 revenue of $117.7 million, down 18.4% from $145.6 million year-over-year, indicating a lack of positive momentum in market execution that could impact future market share.
- Gross Margin Decline: Gross margin decreased from 38.5% to 37.1%, primarily due to rising healthcare costs and increased holiday pay, highlighting challenges in cost control that may affect profitability.
- Net Loss Improvement: The net loss for Q2 was $12.7 million, significantly improved from $68.7 million in the prior year, with the net loss margin decreasing from 47.2% to 10.8%, indicating progress in aligning cost structure with revenue levels.
- Adjusted EBITDA Decline: Adjusted EBITDA was $4.0 million, down 58.8% from $9.7 million year-over-year, reflecting ongoing challenges in restoring profitability, which may affect investor confidence.
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