Kforce (KFRC) Stock Price, News & Analysis

Company Overview

Kforce Inc. is a professional staffing services firm specializing in the recruitment and management of high‐value talent in the technology and finance sectors. Established in 1962 and headquartered in Tampa, Florida, Kforce provides flexible workforce solutions including contract staffing, contract‐to‐hire, direct placement, and managed services. The company leverages a consultative approach to match qualified professionals with client needs, serving a broad spectrum of industries from financial services and healthcare to telecommunications and government.

Kforce operates through two reportable segments: Technology and Finance & Accounting. The Technology segment addresses client demands for software development, network engineering, cybersecurity, data analytics, cloud computing and infrastructure support. The Finance & Accounting segment offers expertise in areas such as financial reporting, budgeting and forecasting, controllership, tax compliance and internal audit. Through these complementary service lines, Kforce helps organizations navigate digital transformation initiatives and drive operational efficiency.

With more than 70 offices across the United States and Canada, Kforce delivers on‐site and remote workforce solutions tailored to local and national project needs. The company’s proprietary recruiting platform augments its network of experienced consultants and enables rapid deployment of talent. Kforce Managed Solutions further extends its capabilities by assembling dedicated project teams to oversee complex initiatives and deliver scalable outcomes.

Under the leadership of Chairman, President and Chief Executive Officer David L. Dunkel, Kforce has cultivated a client‐centric culture focused on quality, compliance and long‐term relationships. The firm has grown organically and through strategic acquisitions, continually adapting its service offerings to align with emerging technology trends and evolving regulatory requirements. Kforce’s enduring commitment to talent development and client satisfaction has established it as a trusted partner for organizations seeking specialized professional support.

Key Stats

• Today's Range: $43.36 to $44.04
• 50-Day Range: $36.79 to $43.75
• 52-Week Range: $35.50 to $71.48
• Volume: 58,429 shs
• Average Volume: 134,601 shs
• Market Capitalization: $815.06 million
• P/E Ratio: 16.32
• Dividend Yield: 3.57%
• Price Target: $53.67
• Consensus Rating: Hold

Kforce Stock Analysis - MarketRank™

Kforce scored higher than 76% of companies evaluated by MarketBeat, and ranked 75th out of 300 stocks in the business services sector. Scores are calculated by averaging available category scores, with extra weight given to analysis and valuation.

Analyst's Opinion

• Score: 2.2 / 5
• Analyst Rating: Hold

Consensus Rating

Kforce has received a consensus rating of Hold. The company's average rating score is 2.33, and is based on 1 buy rating, 2 hold ratings, and no sell ratings.

Amount of Analyst Coverage

Kforce has only been the subject of 2 research reports in the past 90 days.

Earnings and Valuation

• Score: 3.1 / 5
• Proj. Earnings Growth: 22.22%

Earnings Growth

Earnings for Kforce are expected to grow by 22.22% in the coming year, from $2.70 to $3.30 per share.

Price to Earnings Ratio vs. the Market

The P/E ratio of Kforce is 16.32, which means that it is trading at a less expensive P/E ratio than the market average P/E ratio of about 25.61.

Price to Earnings Ratio vs. Sector

The P/E ratio of Kforce is 16.32, which means that it is trading at a less expensive P/E ratio than the Business Services sector average P/E ratio of about 28.89.

Price to Book Value per Share Ratio

Kforce has a P/B Ratio of 5.43. P/B Ratios above 3 indicate that a company could be overvalued with respect to its assets and liabilities.

Short Interest

• Score: 1.0 / 5
• Short Interest Level: Bearish

Percentage of Shares Shorted

7.13% of the float of Kforce has been sold short.

Short Interest Ratio / Days to Cover

Kforce has a short interest ratio ("days to cover") of 8.3.

Change versus previous month

Short interest in Kforce has recently increased by 4.17%, indicating that investor sentiment is decreasing.

Dividend

• Score: 3.3 / 5
• Dividend Strength: Strong

Dividend Leadership

Kforce is a leading dividend payer. It pays a dividend yield of 3.58%, putting its dividend yield in the top 25% of dividend-paying stocks.

Dividend Growth

Kforce does not have a long track record of dividend growth.

Dividend Coverage

The dividend payout ratio of Kforce is 61.18%. This payout ratio is at a healthy, sustainable level, below 75%.

Dividend Sustainability

Based on earnings estimates, Kforce will have a dividend payout ratio of 47.27% next year. This indicates that Kforce will be able to sustain or increase its dividend.

Sustainability and ESG

• Score: N/A
• Environmental Score: N/A

Percentage of Shares Shorted

7.13% of the float of Kforce has been sold short.

Short Interest Ratio / Days to Cover

Kforce has a short interest ratio ("days to cover") of 8.3.

Change versus previous month

Short interest in Kforce has recently increased by 4.17%, indicating that investor sentiment is decreasing.

News and Social Media

• Score: 2.4 / 5
• News Sentiment: 1.34

News Sentiment

Kforce has a news sentiment score of 1.34. 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 higher news sentiment than the 0.59 average news sentiment score of Business Services companies.

News Coverage This Week

MarketBeat has tracked 3 news articles for Kforce this week, compared to 4 articles on an average week.

Company Ownership

• Score: 3.3 / 5
• Insider Trading: Acquiring Shares

Insider Buying vs. Insider Selling

In the past three months, Kforce insiders have bought more of their company's stock than they have sold. Specifically, they have bought $37,800.00 in company stock and sold $0.00 in company stock.

Percentage Held by Insiders

Only 4.40% of the stock of Kforce is held by insiders.

Percentage Held by Institutions

92.77% of the stock of Kforce is held by institutions. High institutional ownership can be a signal of strong market trust in this company.

KFRC Stock Analysis - Frequently Asked Questions

How have KFRC shares performed this year?

Kforce's stock was trading at $56.70 at the beginning of 2025. Since then, KFRC stock has decreased by 22.8% and is now trading at $43.75.

How were Kforce's earnings last quarter?

Kforce Inc. (NASDAQ:KFRC) issued its quarterly earnings results on Monday, April, 28th. The business services provider reported $0.45 earnings per share (EPS) for the quarter, missing analysts' consensus estimates of $0.48 by $0.03. The firm's quarterly revenue was down 6.2% on a year-over-year basis.

Does Kforce have any subsidiaries?

Kforce subsidiaries include these companies: RDI Systems, Bradson Corp, Pinkerton Computer Consultants, VistaRMS, Hall Kinion & Associates, KFAH II LLC, KFAH LLC, and more.

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.

What other stocks do shareholders of Kforce own?

Based on aggregate information from My MarketBeat watchlists, some other companies that Kforce investors own include American Water Works (AWK), Waste Connections (WCN), AU Optronics (AUOTY), DiamondRock Hospitality (DRH), The RMR Group (RMR), Voyager Therapeutics (VYGR) and iShares Micro-Cap ETF (IWC).

Company Calendar

• Last Earnings: 4/28/2025
• Record date for 6/27 Dividend: 6/13/2025
• Ex-Dividend for 6/27 Dividend: 6/13/2025
• Dividend Payable: 6/27/2025
• Today: 7/05/2025
• Next Earnings (Estimated): 8/04/2025
• Fiscal Year End: 12/31/2025

Industry, Sector and Symbol

• Stock Exchange: NASDAQ
• Sector: Business Services
• Industry: Help supply services
• Sub-Industry: Human Resource & Employment Services
• Current Symbol: NASDAQ:KFRC
• CIK: 930420
• Web: www.kforce.com
• Phone: (813) 552-5000
• Fax: 813-254-9640
• Employees: 12,000
• Year Founded: 1962

Price Target and Rating

• Average Stock Price Target: $53.67
• High Stock Price Target: $71.00
• Low Stock Price Target: $40.00
• Potential Upside/Downside: +22.7%
• Consensus Rating: Hold
• Rating Score (0-4): 2.33
• Research Coverage: 3 Analysts

Profitability

• EPS (Trailing Twelve Months): $2.55
• Trailing P/E Ratio: 16.32
• Forward P/E Ratio: 16.20
• P/E Growth: N/A
• Net Income: $50.41 million
• Net Margins: 3.59%
• Pretax Margin: 5.19%
• Return on Equity: 30.34%
• Return on Assets: 13.76%

Debt

• Debt-to-Equity Ratio: 0.16
• Current Ratio: 2.06
• Quick Ratio: 2.06

Sales & Book Value

• Annual Sales: $1.38 billion
• Price / Sales: 0.59
• Cash Flow: $3.29 per share
• Price / Cash Flow: 13.30
• Book Value: $8.05 per share
• Price / Book: 5.43

Miscellaneous

• Outstanding Shares: 18,630,000
• Free Float: 18,031,000
• Market Cap: $815.06 million
• Optionable: Optionable
• Beta: 0.75