
Kforce Inc.
NASDAQ•KFRC
CEO: Mr. Joseph J. Liberatore
Sector: Industrials
Industry: Staffing & Employment Services
Listing Date: 1995-08-15
Kforce Inc. provides professional staffing services and solutions in the United States. It operates through two segments, Technology, and Finance and Accounting (FA). The Technology segment provides talent solutions to its clients primarily in the areas of information technology, such as systems/applications architecture and development, data management and analytics, business and artificial intelligence, machine learning, project and program management, and network architecture and security. This segment serves clients in various industries comprising financial and business services, communications, insurance, retail, and technology industries. The FA businesses segment offers talent solutions to its clients in areas, including financial planning and analysis, business intelligence analysis, general accounting, transactional accounting, business and cost analysis, and taxation and treasury. It also provides consultants in lower skilled areas comprising loan servicing and support, customer and call center support, data entry, and other administrative roles. This segment serves clients in various industries, including financial and business services, healthcare, and manufacturing sectors. The company was founded in 1962 and is headquartered in Tampa, Florida.
Contact Information
Market Cap
$618.06M
P/E (TTM)
14.8
25.4
Dividend Yield
4.6%
52W High
$57.35
52W Low
$24.49
52W Range
Rank17Top 4.2%
6.4
F-Score
Modified Piotroski Analysis
Based on 10-year fundamentals
Strong • 6.4 / 9 points
Scoring Range (0-9)
8-9: Excellent Value
6-7: Strong Fundamentals
4-5: Average Quality
0-3: Weak Performance
Data Period: 2016-2025
Financial Dashboard
Q3 2025 Data
Revenue
$332.65M-5.85%
4-Quarter Trend
EPS
$0.63-17.11%
4-Quarter Trend
FCF
$19.82M-27.83%
4-Quarter Trend
2025 Q3 Earnings Highlights
Key Highlights
Nine Month Revenue Decline Total revenue fell 6.1% to nearly $1.00B for nine months ended September 30, 2025, driven by macroeconomic uncertainties impacting consultant assignments.
Net Income Drops Sharply Net income decreased 24.6% to $29.7M for nine months 2025, resulting in diluted EPS of $1.66 versus $2.08 prior year.
Gross Margin Compression Noted Total gross profit margin compressed 40 basis points to 27.2% for nine months 2025, impacted by revenue mix and Flex margins.
Capital Returned to Shareholders Firm returned $61.9M capital via $41.1M stock repurchases and $20.8M in quarterly dividends during the nine months 2025.
Risk Factors
Macroeconomic Uncertainty Persists Persistent macro uncertainties and labor market weakness lead organizations to be cautious regarding near-term technology investment decisions.
Flex Revenue Volume Declines Technology Flex revenue volume dropped 5.2% (billing day basis) due to decreased consultants on assignment, reflecting constrained demand environment.
SG&A Expense Deleveraging SG&A expenses as percentage of revenue increased 50 basis points to 22.6% due to revenue declines and strategic investment costs.
Credit Facility Covenants Monitored Ability to repurchase equity over $25.0M annually is limited if total leverage ratio exceeds 3.00 to 1.00.
Outlook
Technology Investment Backlog Clients maintain significant backlog of strategically imperative technology investments, awaiting improved confidence in the macro environment execution.
Strategic Investments Continue Prioritizing investments in strategic initiatives including Workday transformation, offshore capabilities, and leveraging Artificial Intelligence capabilities.
Q4 Flex Revenue Forecast Expect Technology Flex revenue to decline mid-single digits year over year in Q4, while FA Flex revenue expected slightly up sequentially.
New Credit Facility Secured Entered new $200.0M senior secured credit facility in November 2025, maturing November 2030, with $134.0M availability at period end.
Peer Comparison
Revenue (TTM)
KELYA$4.39B
$1.64B
KFRC$1.34B
Gross Margin (Latest Quarter)
CASS89.1%
CRESY35.8%
EBF31.9%
Key Metrics
Symbol | Market Cap | P/E (TTM) | ROE (TTM) | Debt to Assets |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| CRESY | $773.68M | 6.5 | 19.9% | 28.7% |
| NWPX | $664.12M | 18.5 | 9.7% | 21.8% |
| CVLG | $649.91M | 20.8 | 7.5% | 30.1% |
Long-Term Trends
Last 4 Quarters
Revenue
Net Income
Operating Cash Flow
4Q Revenue CAGR
-1.1%
Flat Growth
4Q Net Income CAGR
0.0%
Profitability Slowly Improving
Cash Flow Stability
100%
Strong Cash Flow
Research & Insights
Next earnings:Feb 2, 2026
EPS:$0.47
|Revenue:$328.79M
Reports
All Years
Form 10-Q - Q3 2025
Period End: Sep 30, 2025|Filed: Nov 6, 2025|Revenue: $332.65M-5.9%|EPS: $0.63-17.1%MissForm 10-Q - Q2 2025
Period End: Jun 30, 2025|Filed: Jul 30, 2025|Revenue: $334.32M-6.2%|EPS: $0.56-23.3%MissForm 10-Q - Q1 2025
Period End: Mar 31, 2025|Filed: Apr 30, 2025|Revenue: $330.03M-6.2%|EPS: $0.45-23.7%MissForm 10-K - FY 2024
Period End: Dec 31, 2024|Filed: Feb 21, 2025|Revenue: $1.41B-8.3%|EPS: $2.62-16.3%BeatForm 10-Q - Q3 2024
Period End: Sep 30, 2024|Filed: Oct 30, 2024|Revenue: $353.32M-5.3%|EPS: $0.76+38.2%MissForm 10-Q - Q2 2024
Period End: Jun 30, 2024|Filed: Jul 31, 2024|Revenue: $356.32M-8.4%|EPS: $0.73-24.0%MeetForm 10-Q - Q1 2024
Period End: Mar 31, 2024|Filed: May 1, 2024|Revenue: $351.89M-13.3%|EPS: $0.59-28.9%MeetForm 10-K - FY 2023
Period End: Dec 31, 2023|Filed: Feb 23, 2024|Revenue: $1.53B-10.5%|EPS: $3.18-15.4%Beat