Earnings Releases·Oct 26, 2026, 4:03 PM ET

Kforce Inc. — Third Quarter 2026 Earnings Summary

Revenue reached $357.8 million, up 7.5% year-over-year and 2.4% sequentially, driven by 7.8% growth in Technology Flex and 4.6% growth in FA Flex segments.
Diluted EPS rose 42.9% year-over-year to $0.90, though this included a $0.12 non-recurring gain from company-owned life insurance policies; adjusted EPS growth was 23.8%.
Operating margins improved to 6.3% (up 180 basis points year-over-year), while free cash flow for the nine-month period turned negative at $8.029 million compared to positive $30.139 million in 2025.
The company returned $6.7 million to shareholders via dividends in Q3 and approved a Q4 dividend of $0.40 per share; long-term debt increased to $107.9 million while cash equivalents fell to $250,000.
Q4 2026 guidance projects revenue of $352–$360 million and EPS of $0.62–$0.70, with management citing accelerating growth momentum and client demand for flexible workforce solutions amid market uncertainty.