NASDAQ:KFRC Kforce (KFRC) Stock Price, News & Analysis → Elon’s New Device is About to Shock the World (From InvestorPlace) (Ad) Free kfrc Stock Alerts $65.40 +0.37 (+0.57%) (As of 09:30 AM ET) Add Compare Share Share Today's Range$65.40▼$65.4050-Day Range$61.76▼$73.4152-Week Range$50.89▼$74.79Volume895 shsAverage Volume106,201 shsMarket Capitalization$1.28 billionP/E Ratio22.63Dividend Yield2.32%Price Target$68.00 Stock AnalysisStock AnalysisAnalyst ForecastsChartCompetitorsDividendEarningsFinancialsHeadlinesInsider TradesOptions ChainOwnershipSEC FilingsShort InterestSocial MediaStock AnalysisAnalyst ForecastsChartCompetitorsDividendEarningsFinancialsHeadlinesInsider TradesOptions ChainOwnershipSEC FilingsShort InterestSocial Media Get Kforce alerts: Email Address Kforce MarketRank™ Stock AnalysisAnalyst RatingHold2.25 Rating ScoreUpside/Downside4.6% Upside$68.00 Price TargetShort InterestBearish6.92% of Float Sold ShortDividend StrengthStrongBased on Four FactorsSustainabilityN/ANews Sentiment0.12Based on 32 Articles This WeekInsider TradingN/AProj. Earnings Growth18.44%From $2.82 to $3.34 Per ShareSee Full Details Hide Full Details Overall MarketRank™New Rank-Based ScoringMarketRank™ is calculated by averaging available category scores (with extra weight given to analysis and valuation), then ranking the company's weighted average against that of other companies.2.05 out of 5 starsBusiness Services Sector213th out of 315 stocksHelp Supply Services Industry13th out of 16 stocks 1.1 Analyst's Opinion Consensus RatingKforce has received a consensus rating of Hold. The company's average rating score is 2.25, and is based on 1 buy rating, 3 hold ratings, and no sell ratings.Amount of Analyst CoverageKforce has only been the subject of 1 research reports in the past 90 days. Previous Next 1.0 Short Interest Percentage of Shares Shorted6.92% of the float of Kforce has been sold short.Short Interest Ratio / Days to CoverKforce has a short interest ratio ("days to cover") of 11.9, which indicates bearish sentiment.Change versus previous monthShort interest in Kforce has recently decreased by 3.05%, indicating that investor sentiment is improving. Previous Next 3.3 Dividend Strength Dividend YieldKforce pays a meaningful dividend of 2.42%, higher than the bottom 25% of all stocks that pay dividends.Dividend GrowthKforce has been increasing its dividend for 5 years.Dividend CoverageThe dividend payout ratio of Kforce is 52.60%. This payout ratio is at a healthy, sustainable level, below 75%.Dividend SustainabilityBased on earnings estimates, Kforce will have a dividend payout ratio of 45.51% next year. This indicates that Kforce will be able to sustain or increase its dividend. Previous Next N/A Sustainability and ESG Overall ESG (Environmental, Social, and Governance) ScoreThere is no current Upright™ data available for KFRC. Previous Next 2.3 News and Social Media Coverage News SentimentKforce has a news sentiment score of 0.12. This score is calculated as an average of sentiment of articles about the company over the last seven days and ranges from 2 (good news) to -2 (bad news). This is a lower news sentiment than the 0.33 average news sentiment score of Business Services companies.News Coverage This WeekMarketBeat has tracked 32 news articles for Kforce this week, compared to 3 articles on an average week.MarketBeat Follows2 people have added Kforce to their MarketBeat watchlist in the last 30 days. Previous Next 1.7 Company Ownership Insider Buying vs. Insider SellingIn the past three months, Kforce insiders have not sold or bought any company stock.Percentage Held by InsidersOnly 5.50% of the stock of Kforce is held by insiders.Percentage Held by Institutions92.77% of the stock of Kforce is held by institutions. High institutional ownership can be a signal of strong market trust in this company. Previous Next 3.1 Earnings and Valuation Earnings GrowthEarnings for Kforce are expected to grow by 18.44% in the coming year, from $2.82 to $3.34 per share.Price to Earnings Ratio vs. the MarketThe P/E ratio of Kforce is 22.50, which means that it is trading at a less expensive P/E ratio than the market average P/E ratio of about 138.69.Price to Earnings Ratio vs. SectorThe P/E ratio of Kforce is 22.50, which means that it is trading at a less expensive P/E ratio than the Business Services sector average P/E ratio of about 29.85.Price to Book Value per Share RatioKforce has a P/B Ratio of 8.08. P/B Ratios above 3 indicate that a company could be overvalued with respect to its assets and liabilities. Previous Next See Top Rated MarketRank™ Stocks Here Ad Crypto Swap ProfitsDid You Get Your Free Bitcoin Yet?And my special guest is willing to give you $10 in Bitcoin (BTC) if you take it seriously. 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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.Read More KFRC Stock Price History View Price History Chart DataSkip Price History Chart 30 days | 90 days | 365 days | Advanced Chart KFRC Stock News HeadlinesMay 3, 2024 | americanbankingnews.comResearch Analysts Set Expectations for Kforce Inc.'s Q4 2024 Earnings (NASDAQ:KFRC)May 2, 2024 | finance.yahoo.comKforce Inc. 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Absolutely no strings attached.April 30, 2024 | finance.yahoo.comQ1 2024 Kforce Inc Earnings CallApril 30, 2024 | msn.comKforce declares $0.38 dividendApril 30, 2024 | finance.yahoo.comKforce Inc (KFRC) Q1 2024 Earnings Call Transcript Highlights: Navigating Challenges with ...April 29, 2024 | investorplace.comKFRC Stock Earnings: Kforce Meets EPS, Misses Revenue for Q1 2024April 29, 2024 | msn.comKforce GAAP EPS of $0.58 in-line, revenue of $351.9M misses by $3.11MApril 29, 2024 | finance.yahoo.comKforce Inc (KFRC) Q1 2024 Earnings: Aligns with EPS Projections Amid Revenue DeclineApril 29, 2024 | globenewswire.comKforce Reports First Quarter 2024 Revenue of $351.9 Million and EPS of $0.58April 29, 2024 | markets.businessinsider.comHere's what to expect from kforce's earningsApril 17, 2024 | finance.yahoo.comShould You Think About Buying Kforce Inc. (NASDAQ:KFRC) Now?April 14, 2024 | nasdaq.comKFRC Makes Notable Cross Below Critical Moving AverageApril 2, 2024 | globenewswire.comKforce Inc. to Announce First Quarter Results on April 29, 2024March 21, 2024 | finance.yahoo.comIs Kforce Inc. (NASDAQ:KFRC) Trading At A 50% Discount?February 28, 2024 | bizjournals.comKforce trimmed 1,600 jobs in challenging year for techFebruary 24, 2024 | msn.comKforce (KFRC) Price Target Increased by 11.86% to 72.17February 18, 2024 | seekingalpha.comKforce: Technology Related Growth Only In Initial InningsFebruary 18, 2024 | finance.yahoo.comKFRC Mar 2024 90.000 callFebruary 15, 2024 | finance.yahoo.comKforce Inc. to Attend the Bank of America Information and Business Services Investor ConferenceFebruary 15, 2024 | globenewswire.comKforce Inc. to Attend the Bank of America Information and Business Services Investor ConferenceSee More Headlines Receive KFRC Stock News and Ratings via Email Sign-up to receive the latest news and ratings for Kforce and its competitors with MarketBeat's FREE daily newsletter. Email Address Company Calendar Ex-Dividend for 3/29 Dividend3/14/2024Dividend Payable3/29/2024Last Earnings4/29/2024Today5/02/2024Ex-Dividend for 6/28 Dividend6/14/2024Dividend Payable6/28/2024Next Earnings (Estimated)7/29/2024Fiscal Year End12/31/2024Get Stock AlertsIndustry, Sector and Symbol Stock ExchangeNASDAQ SectorBusiness Services Industry Help supply services Sub-IndustryHuman Resource & Employment Services Current SymbolNASDAQ:KFRC CUSIP49373210 CIK930420 Webwww.kforce.com Phone(813) 552-5000Fax813-254-9640Employees1,800Year Founded1962Price Target and Rating Average Stock Price Target$68.00 High Stock Price Target$71.00 Low Stock Price Target$63.00 Potential Upside/Downside+4.6%Consensus RatingHold Rating Score (0-4)2.25 Research Coverage4 Analysts Profitability EPS (Most Recent Fiscal Year)$2.89 Trailing P/E Ratio22.50 Forward P/E Ratio23.06 P/E GrowthN/ANet Income$61.08 million Net Margins3.78% Pretax Margin5.57% Return on Equity35.83% Return on Assets17.19% Debt Debt-to-Equity Ratio0.26 Current Ratio2.37 Quick Ratio2.37 Sales & Book Value Annual Sales$1.53 billion Price / Sales0.83 Cash Flow$3.89 per share Price / Cash Flow16.71 Book Value$8.05 per share Price / Book8.08Miscellaneous Outstanding Shares19,520,000Free Float18,445,000Market Cap$1.27 billion OptionableOptionable Beta0.88 Social Links 7 Stocks to Own Before the 2024 ElectionLooking to avoid the hassle of mudslinging, volatility, and uncertainty? You'd need to be out of the market, which isn’t viable. So where should investors put their money? Find out with this report.Get This Free Report Key ExecutivesMr. Joseph J. Liberatore (Age 61)CEO, President & Director Comp: $1.54MMr. Jeffrey B. Hackman (Age 45)CFO & Principal Accounting Officer Comp: $587.65kMr. David M. Kelly (Age 58)COO, Chief Administrative Officer & Corporate Secretary Comp: $819.74kMr. Andrew G. Thomas (Age 57)Chief Experience Officer Comp: $588.81kMr. Denis EdwardsChief Information OfficerMs. Jennifer SmaydaGeneral CounselMr. Michael R. Blackman (Age 69)Chief Corporate Development Officer Mr. David J. BairPresident of Consulting SolutionsMr. John MegallyPresident of Regional ServicesMr. Virgil PalumboPresident of Organizational EfficiencyMore ExecutivesKey CompetitorsKelly ServicesNASDAQ:KELYABarrett Business ServicesNASDAQ:BBSITrueBlueNYSE:TBIStartekNYSE:SRTAMN Healthcare ServicesNYSE:AMNView All CompetitorsInsiders & InstitutionsAccess Investment Management LLCSold 9,955 shares on 5/2/2024Ownership: 0.184%Janney Montgomery Scott LLCBought 1,331 shares on 5/1/2024Ownership: 0.165%BNP Paribas Financial MarketsBought 1,675 shares on 5/1/2024Ownership: 0.087%Mirae Asset Global Investments Co. Ltd.Bought 3,918 shares on 5/1/2024Ownership: 0.079%Principal Financial Group Inc.Sold 488 shares on 4/29/2024Ownership: 0.050%View All Insider TransactionsView All Institutional Transactions KFRC Stock Analysis - Frequently Asked Questions Should I buy or sell Kforce stock right now? 4 Wall Street equities research analysts have issued "buy," "hold," and "sell" ratings for Kforce in the last year. There are currently 3 hold ratings and 1 buy rating for the stock. The consensus among Wall Street equities research analysts is that investors should "hold" KFRC shares. A hold rating indicates that analysts believe investors should maintain any existing positions they have in KFRC, but not buy additional shares or sell existing shares. View KFRC analyst ratings or view top-rated stocks. What is Kforce's stock price target for 2024? 4 brokers have issued 12-month target prices for Kforce's shares. Their KFRC share price targets range from $63.00 to $71.00. On average, they expect the company's share price to reach $68.00 in the next year. This suggests a possible upside of 4.6% from the stock's current price. View analysts price targets for KFRC or view top-rated stocks among Wall Street analysts. How have KFRC shares performed in 2024? Kforce's stock was trading at $67.56 at the start of the year. Since then, KFRC shares have decreased by 3.7% and is now trading at $65.03. View the best growth stocks for 2024 here. When is Kforce's next earnings date? The company is scheduled to release its next quarterly earnings announcement on Monday, July 29th 2024. View our KFRC earnings forecast. How were Kforce's earnings last quarter? Kforce Inc. (NASDAQ:KFRC) issued its earnings results on Monday, April, 29th. The business services provider reported $0.58 earnings per share (EPS) for the quarter, hitting the consensus estimate of $0.58. The business services provider earned $351.89 million during the quarter, compared to analysts' expectations of $354.92 million. Kforce had a trailing twelve-month return on equity of 35.83% and a net margin of 3.78%. Kforce's quarterly revenue was down 13.3% on a year-over-year basis. During the same period last year, the company posted $0.82 EPS. How often does Kforce pay dividends? What is the dividend yield for Kforce? Kforce declared a quarterly dividend on Monday, April 29th. Shareholders of record on Friday, June 14th will be given a dividend of $0.38 per share on Friday, June 28th. This represents a $1.52 dividend on an annualized basis and a dividend yield of 2.34%. The ex-dividend date is Friday, June 14th. Read our dividend analysis for KFRC. Is Kforce a good dividend stock? Kforce (NASDAQ:KFRC) pays an annual dividend of $1.52 per share and currently has a dividend yield of 2.42%. The company has been increasing its dividend for 5 consecutive years, indicating the company has a new, but growing committment to grow its dividend. The dividend payout ratio is 52.60%. This payout ratio is at a healthy, sustainable level, below 75%. Based on earnings estimates, KFRC will have a dividend payout ratio of 45.51% next year. This indicates that the company will be able to sustain or increase its dividend. Read our dividend analysis for KFRC. What ETFs hold Kforce's stock? ETFs with the largest weight of Kforce (NASDAQ:KFRC) stock in their portfolio include Sovereigns Capital Flourish Fund (SOVF).Opus Small Cap Value Plus ETF (OSCV). What guidance has Kforce issued on next quarter's earnings? Kforce issued an update on its second quarter 2024 earnings guidance on Monday, April, 29th. The company provided EPS guidance of 0.680-0.760 for the period, compared to the consensus estimate of 0.760. The company issued revenue guidance of $352.0 million-$360.0 million, compared to the consensus revenue estimate of $363.9 million. What is David L. Dunkel's approval rating as Kforce's CEO? 680 employees have rated Kforce Chief Executive Officer David L. Dunkel on Glassdoor.com. David L. Dunkel has an approval rating of 88% among the company's employees. What other stocks do shareholders of Kforce own? Based on aggregate information from My MarketBeat watchlists, some companies that other Kforce investors own include Extra Space Storage (EXR), Hanesbrands (HBI), Brinker International (EAT), DHT (DHT), International Paper (IP), Novavax (NVAX), Domtar (UFS), Bristol-Myers Squibb (BMY), Eastman Chemical (EMN) and Iron Mountain (IRM). Who are Kforce's major shareholders? Kforce's stock is owned by a number of retail and institutional investors. Top institutional investors include Vaughan Nelson Investment Management L.P. (3.75%), Tributary Capital Management LLC (1.57%), Raymond James & Associates (0.50%), Access Investment Management LLC (0.18%), Janney Montgomery Scott LLC (0.17%) and BNP Paribas Financial Markets (0.09%). Insiders that own company stock include Andrew G Thomas, David L Dunkel, David M Kelly, Elaine Rosen, Jeffrey B Hackman, Jeffrey B Hackman, Joseph J Liberatore, N John Simmons and Ralph Struzziero. View institutional ownership trends. How do I buy shares of Kforce? Shares of KFRC stock can be purchased through any online brokerage account. Popular online brokerages with access to the U.S. stock market include Charles Schwab, E*TRADE, Fidelity, and Vanguard Brokerage Services. Compare Top Brokerages Here. Does Kforce have any subsidiaries? The following companies are subsidiares of Kforce: Bradson Corp, Hall Kinion & Associates, KFAH II LLC, KFAH LLC, KGS Training Technologies Inc., Kforce Flexible Solutions LLC, Kforce Global Solutions Inc., Kforce Services Corporation, Kforce Staffing Solutions of California LLC, Kforce.com Inc., Pinkerton Computer Consultants, RDI Systems, Romac International Inc., and VistaRMS.Read More This page (NASDAQ:KFRC) was last updated on 5/3/2024 by MarketBeat.com Staff From Our PartnersThe AI stock to buy right nowStockEarningsUrgent Nvidia WarningAltimetryThe A.I. story nobody is telling you (Read ASAP)TradeSmithCould Your Accounts Be Frozen?Allegiance GoldDid You Get Your Free Bitcoin Yet?Crypto Swap ProfitsREAD THIS – If You Missed Out On The AI BoomBanyan Hill Publishing$5,000 Gold?Stansberry ResearchBitcoin Rockets To Record High But Buy THIS InsteadParadigm Press Adding Choose a watchlist: Watchlist Adding You have already added five stocks to your watchlist. 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