PR Newswire (07/23/15)

Robert Half reported revenues of $1.27 billion for the second quarter of 2015, up 9% (13% in constant currency) from $1.16 billion in the second quarter of 2014. The company reported net income of $89.7 million, up 19.4% from $75.1 million. Total U.S. staffing revenues were $871 million in the second quarter, up 13%, led by increases in permanent placement revenues, which were up by 19%.

“This was Robert Half’s 21st straight quarter of double-digit net income and earnings per share percentage growth on a year-to-year basis. Growth rates were the strongest in the U.S., where skilled professional talent is currently at a premium as a result of the tightening labor market,” said Max Messmer, Robert Half’s chairman and chief executive officer. “We have excellent market conditions, and we are optimistic going forward.”