Robert Half Posts 15 Percent Revenue Gain

April 26, 2012 – Robert Half International Inc./(NYSE:RHI) has posted first quarter 2012 revenues of $1.02 billion, a 15 percent increase from revenues of $880.9 million during the same period last year. For the quarter, the company recorded net income of $48.1 million, or 34 cents per share, up from $26.3 million, or 18 cents per share, in the same period a year before. The increase in U.S. staffing was driven by a 28.1 increase in permanent job placements, while temporary placements were up 19 percent, according to the Associated Press. “We were pleased with our financial results for the quarter, which were the result of continued strong demand for our specialized staffing and consulting services,” said Harold M. Messmer Jr., chairman and CEO. “This is the seventh straight quarter the company has reported double-digit, year-over-year revenue growth. In each of these quarters, growth in net income and earnings per share has greatly outpaced revenue growth.”