Kforce, Inc. (KFRC)
NYSEIndustrialsStaffing & Employment ServicesSnapshot 2026-09-04
$54.53+1.08%
Close 2026-09-04 · 1-day change
NYSEIndustrialsStaffing & Employment ServicesSnapshot 2026-09-04
QuarterlyIQ Insights · KFRC
What must go right, what could break, what the price assumes, and what evidence comes next.
The current health of the standing investment case.
Recent financial performance is holding in the top half of its industry — the reason to own it looks intact.
One-year growth currently built into the price, compared with our model's estimate.
| Measure | Marker shape | Value |
|---|---|---|
| Growth built into the price | circle | 19.1% |
| Our one-year growth estimate | diamond | 5.6% |
For each item: what to watch, what would become a concern, and what would make it less concerning.
A reporting-risk estimate, not a forecast of the stock-price response.
Historical relationships that met the evidence threshold. They do not prove cause or forecast a move.
No outside relationship met the current evidence threshold.
Based on historical daily prices through 2026-09-04.
Past price behavior in dollars on a $10,000 position. This does not measure permanent business risk.
How much price usually moves either way.
Use the underlying financial and sector pages to investigate the cause.
Not investment advice. Scores describe historical and current data; they are not forecasts of future returns. Consult a licensed advisor before making investment decisions.
Growth built into the price is above our model estimate.
The price assumes 13.6 percentage points more one-year growth.
The one-year revenue growth assumption on Valuation.
Model as of 2026-09-04 · Compared with 11 industry peers
KFRC — earnings miss
Dated 2026-02-02
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Why it matters: Earnings per share above this level would show strong profits and efficiency.
Supportive ifQ3 EPS reported at or above $0.79 confirms strong earnings growth.
Worry ifQ3 EPS below $0.71 shows there may be challenges to making money.
Why it matters: If revenue growth picks up, it could signal a positive shift for Kforce. This may help improve the company's outlook in a maturing sector.
Supportive ifRevenue growth in the industrials sector rises back toward 8% year over year.
Worry ifRevenue growth stays below 5% year over year.
Why it matters: Buybacks show that the company believes in its value. More buybacks mean management values capital.
Supportive ifKforce announces more share buybacks beyond the first plan.
Worry ifNo further share buyback announcements or a halt in the program.
Why it matters: Sticking to EPS goals shows Kforce is financially healthy and runs well.
Supportive ifReported EPS for Q2 2026 is $0.67 or higher.
Worry ifReported EPS for Q2 2026 is below $0.67.
We watch for confirming and disproving signals on each item. Resolutions are found automatically where possible and checked by hand for unclear cases. Last 90 days shown.
A larger daily loss that occurred about once in every 20 trading days.
Deepest peak-to-trough drop in the last year.
| Measure | Value | Meaning |
|---|---|---|
| Typical day | ±$150 on $10,000 · ±1.5% | How much price usually moves either way. |
| Bad day | $418 loss on $10,000 · 4.2% | A larger daily loss that occurred about once in every 20 trading days. |
| Largest peak-to-trough drop in the past year | $2,928 loss on $10,000 · 29.3% | Deepest peak-to-trough drop in the last year. |
Past year. 1.00 means similar movement; 1.20 means about 20% more.
Past year. 1.00 means similar movement to the sector. This is secondary context.
Latest 30 trading days, shown as an annual percentage.
Latest 252 trading days, shown as an annual percentage.
20-trading-day average in US dollars.
Trading days used by the source risk snapshot.
Past results, not a forecast. Not investment advice.
Why it matters: Strong operating margins mean Kforce makes more money and manages costs well.
Supportive ifOperating margin is reported at more than 5.3%.
Worry ifOperating margin is less than 5.0%.
Why it matters: Hitting or beating revenue goals shows Kforce is still growing.
Supportive ifReported revenue for Q2 2026 is $344 million or higher.
Worry ifReported revenue for Q2 2026 is below $344 million.
Why it matters: Keeping margins steady shows Kforce is good at managing costs. This helps profits.
Supportive ifGross profit margins reported above 28.3%.
Worry ifGross profit margins reported below 28.1%.
Why it matters: Ongoing buybacks show that management believes in the company's value and health.
Supportive ifThere is news about new share buyback plans or updates on current plans.
Worry ifThere are no new announcements or updates on buyback plans.
Why it matters: Active buybacks can support stock price and show confidence in the company's future.
Supportive ifThey announced share buybacks of more than $5 million.
Worry ifNo share buybacks reported or announced in the next quarter.
Why it matters: Meeting or exceeding this guidance would confirm ongoing revenue growth momentum. It shows Kforce can adapt to market conditions.
Supportive ifQ3 revenue reported at $357 million or higher.
Worry ifQ3 revenue reported below $349 million.
Why it matters: Keeping margins above this level shows Kforce can control costs and grow revenue.
Supportive ifGross profit margins reported above 28.1%.
Worry ifGross profit margins reported below 28.1%.