The chart below shows how RHI performed 10 days before and after its earnings report, based on data from the past quarters. Typically, RHI sees a +0.38% change in stock price 10 days leading up to the earnings, and a -3.52% change 10 days following the report. On the earnings day itself, the stock moves by -0.32%. This data can give you a slight idea of what to expect for the next quarter's release.
Positive
Quarterly Revenue Growth: Protiviti reported a 5% year-over-year revenue growth in Q4, marking the second consecutive quarter of growth, with U.S. revenues up 6%.
Strong Operational Cash Flow: Cash flow from operations for the quarter was $155 million, demonstrating strong operational efficiency and liquidity.
Dividend Distribution Growth: A cash dividend of $0.53 per share was distributed to shareholders, totaling $54 million, with an annual growth rate of 11.2% since 2004.
Share Repurchase Confidence: The company repurchased approximately 1 million shares for $77 million during the quarter, with 7.3 million shares remaining under the repurchase plan, indicating confidence in the company's value.
Return on Invested Capital: Return on invested capital was 15% in Q4, reflecting effective capital management and profitability.
Negative
Q4 2024 Revenue Decline: Global enterprise revenues for Q4 2024 were $1,382,000,000, down 6% from the previous year on an as reported basis and down 7% on an as adjusted basis.
Talent Solutions Revenue Decline: Talent Solutions revenues decreased by 12% year over year on an as adjusted basis, with U.S. Talent Solutions revenues down 11% and Non-U.S. Talent Solutions revenues down 14%.
Gross Margin Decline: 4th quarter gross margin for Contract Talent Solutions was 39.1%, a decline from 39.7% in the same quarter last year, indicating a decrease in profitability.
Quarterly Operating Income Analysis: Operating income for the quarter was $65,000,000, with combined segment margin at 5.1%, reflecting a challenging operating environment.
Q1 2025 Revenue Guidance: Guidance for Q1 2025 indicates revenues are expected to be 3% lower than the same period in 2024 on an as adjusted basis, with Talent Solutions projected to decline by 7% to 10%.
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