- ISIN
- US4937321010
- CUSIP
- 493732101
- Sector
- Industrials
- Industry
- Staffing & Employment Services
- IPO Date
- Aug 14, 1995
Highlights
- Market Cap
- $798.28M
- Enterprise Value
- $803.77M
- EPS (TTM)
- $1.95
- PE Ratio
- 23.76
- Total Revenue (TTM)
- $1.33B
- Gross Profit (TTM)
- $361.86M
- EBITDA (TTM)
- $53.65M
- Year Range
- $24.49 - $48.81
- Target Price
- $71.00
- ROA (TTM)
- 8.99%
- ROE (TTM)
- 29.49%
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Performance
KFRC Performance Chart
Kforce Inc. (KFRC) is up 52.3% since the beginning of the year. At $46 per share, KFRC is trading 4.9% below its 52-week high of $49. Investors who bought $1,000 worth of KFRC shares 5 years ago would now be looking at an investment worth $849.
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Returns By Period
Kforce Inc. (KFRC) has returned 52.32% so far this year and 18.12% over the past 12 months. Over the last ten years, KFRC has returned 11.79% per year, falling short of the S&P 500 Index benchmark, which averaged 13.66% annually.
Kforce Inc.
- 1D
- -3.11%
- 1M
- 7.63%
- YTD
- 52.32%
- 6M
- 58.65%
- 1Y
- 18.12%
- 3Y*
- -5.02%
- 5Y*
- -3.22%
- 10Y*
- 11.79%
Benchmark (S&P 500 Index)
- 1D
- -0.74%
- 1M
- 4.90%
- YTD
- 10.35%
- 6M
- 10.28%
- 1Y
- 26.52%
- 3Y*
- 20.83%
- 5Y*
- 12.30%
- 10Y*
- 13.66%
KFRC Monthly Returns History
Based on dividend-adjusted daily data since Aug 15, 1995, KFRC's average daily return is +0.10%, while the average monthly return is +1.92%. At this rate, an investment would double in approximately 3.0 years.
Historically, 53% of months were positive and 47% were negative. The best month was Nov 1999 with a return of +66.2%, while the worst month was Jun 2000 at -45.6%. The longest winning streak lasted 9 consecutive months, and the longest losing streak was 6 months.
On a daily basis, KFRC closed higher 49% of trading days. The best single day was Apr 28, 2026 with a return of +43.3%, while the worst single day was Jun 22, 2000 at -34.2%.
| Jan | Feb | Mar | Apr | May | Jun | Jul | Aug | Sep | Oct | Nov | Dec | Total | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 2026 | 14.26% | -23.52% | 9.79% | 54.62% | 3.94% | -1.21% | 52.32% | ||||||
| 2025 | -1.71% | -10.07% | -1.69% | -21.87% | 6.81% | 1.77% | -15.27% | -6.46% | -6.88% | -15.61% | 16.21% | 6.57% | -43.07% |
| 2024 | 1.17% | 1.89% | 1.82% | -12.42% | 0.08% | 1.14% | 11.81% | -5.59% | -5.73% | -5.96% | 3.81% | -4.89% | -14.03% |
| 2023 | 2.37% | 11.33% | 1.79% | -6.48% | -2.62% | 9.46% | 1.24% | -1.25% | -4.16% | 2.31% | 14.19% | -2.57% | 26.14% |
| 2022 | -8.71% | 9.48% | -1.18% | -5.30% | -6.24% | -6.20% | 7.35% | -16.90% | 7.72% | 7.88% | -6.64% | -6.65% | -25.69% |
| 2021 | 1.33% | 20.40% | 4.83% | 4.55% | 11.90% | 0.72% | -0.79% | -6.42% | 2.54% | 8.58% | 18.33% | -1.50% | 81.56% |
Benchmark Metrics
Kforce Inc. has an annualized alpha of 15.63%, beta of 1.07, and R2 of 0.13 versus S&P 500 Index. Calculated based on daily prices since August 16, 1995.
- This stock captured 128.92% of S&P 500 Index gains and 121.34% of its losses - amplifying both gains and losses, but participating more in upside than downside.
- R2 of 0.13 means this stock moves largely independently of S&P 500 Index - capture ratios reflect limited market correlation rather than active downside protection. Consider using a more representative benchmark.
- Alpha
- 15.63%
- Beta
- 1.07
- R²
- 0.13
- Upside Capture
- 128.92%
- Downside Capture
- 121.34%
Return for Risk
Risk / Return Rank
KFRC ranks 52 for risk / return — on par with similar stocks. You're getting a typical balance of risk and reward. Not a standout, but not a red flag either — a reasonable choice if other factors align with your goals.
Return / Risk — by metrics
The table below present risk-adjusted performance metrics for Kforce Inc. (KFRC) and compare them to S&P 500 Index.
| KFRC | Benchmark | Difference | |
|---|---|---|---|
Sharpe ratioReturn per unit of total volatility | 0.27 | 2.24 | -1.97 |
Sortino ratioReturn per unit of downside risk | 1.09 | 3.07 | -1.99 |
Omega ratioGain probability vs. loss probability | 1.14 | 1.41 | -0.27 |
Calmar ratioReturn relative to maximum drawdown | 0.39 | 2.93 | -2.54 |
Martin ratioReturn relative to average drawdown | 0.61 | 13.52 | -12.91 |
Data is calculated on a 1-year rolling basis and updated daily. The trend shows the change in the indicator over the past month. | |||
Dividends
Dividend History
Kforce Inc. provided a 3.38% dividend yield over the last twelve months, with an annual payout of $1.57 per share. The company has been increasing its dividends for 12 consecutive years.
| Period | TTM | 2025 | 2024 | 2023 | 2022 | 2021 | 2020 | 2019 | 2018 | 2017 | 2016 | 2015 |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Dividend | $1.57 | $1.56 | $1.52 | $1.44 | $1.20 | $0.98 | $0.80 | $0.72 | $0.60 | $0.48 | $0.48 | $0.45 |
Dividend yield | 3.38% | 5.05% | 2.68% | 2.13% | 2.19% | 1.30% | 1.90% | 1.81% | 1.94% | 1.90% | 2.08% | 1.78% |
Monthly Dividends
The table displays the monthly dividend distributions for Kforce Inc.. The dividends shown in the table have been adjusted to account for any splits that may have occurred.
| Jan | Feb | Mar | Apr | May | Jun | Jul | Aug | Sep | Oct | Nov | Dec | Total | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 2026 | $0.00 | $0.00 | $0.40 | $0.00 | $0.00 | $0.00 | $0.40 | ||||||
| 2025 | $0.00 | $0.00 | $0.39 | $0.00 | $0.00 | $0.39 | $0.00 | $0.00 | $0.39 | $0.00 | $0.00 | $0.39 | $1.56 |
| 2024 | $0.00 | $0.00 | $0.38 | $0.00 | $0.00 | $0.38 | $0.00 | $0.00 | $0.38 | $0.00 | $0.00 | $0.38 | $1.52 |
| 2023 | $0.00 | $0.00 | $0.36 | $0.00 | $0.00 | $0.36 | $0.00 | $0.00 | $0.36 | $0.00 | $0.00 | $0.36 | $1.44 |
| 2022 | $0.00 | $0.00 | $0.30 | $0.00 | $0.00 | $0.30 | $0.00 | $0.00 | $0.30 | $0.00 | $0.00 | $0.30 | $1.20 |
| 2021 | $0.00 | $0.00 | $0.23 | $0.00 | $0.00 | $0.23 | $0.00 | $0.00 | $0.26 | $0.00 | $0.00 | $0.26 | $0.98 |
Dividend Yield & Payout
Dividend Yield
Kforce Inc. has a dividend yield of 3.38%, which is quite average when compared to the overall market.
Payout Ratio
Kforce Inc. has a payout ratio of 78.78%, which is quite average when compared to the overall market. This suggests that Kforce Inc. strikes a balance between reinvesting profits for growth and paying dividends to shareholders.
Drawdowns
Drawdowns Chart
The Drawdowns chart displays portfolio losses from any high point along the way. Drawdowns are calculated considering price movements and all distributions paid, if any.
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Worst Drawdowns
The table below displays the maximum drawdowns of the Kforce Inc.. A maximum drawdown is a measure of risk, indicating the largest reduction in portfolio value due to a series of losing trades.
The maximum drawdown for the Kforce Inc. was 94.60%, occurring on Mar 14, 2003. Recovery took 3128 trading sessions.
The current Kforce Inc. drawdown is 34.68%.
Related event | Drawdown | Fall | Recovery | Underwater |
|---|---|---|---|---|
2003 bear market2003 | -94.60%Mar 2003 | 4y 8mo | 12y 5mo | 17y 1moJun 1998 - Aug 2015 |
2025 bear market2025 | -66.41%Nov 2025 | 3y 11mo | — | 4y 6moNov 2021 - now |
COVID crash2020 | -47.37%Mar 2020 | 4mo 13d | 7mo 27d | 1y 5dNov 2019 - Nov 2020 |
1997 bear market1997 | -47.24%Apr 1997 | 6mo 15d | 2mo 19d | 9mo 4dSep 1996 - Jun 1997 |
2016 bear market2016 | -46.75%Feb 2016 | 5mo 27d | 2y 4d | 2y 6moAug 2015 - Feb 2018 |
Drawdown Indicators
| KFRC | Benchmark | Difference | |
|---|---|---|---|
Max DrawdownLargest peak-to-trough decline | -94.60% | -56.78% | -37.82% |
Max Drawdown (1Y)Largest decline over 1 year | -47.03% | -9.10% | -37.93% |
Max Drawdown (3Y)Largest decline over 3 years | -64.72% | -18.90% | -45.82% |
Max Drawdown (5Y)Largest decline over 5 years | -66.41% | -25.43% | -40.98% |
Max Drawdown (10Y)Largest decline over 10 years | -66.41% | -33.92% | -32.49% |
Current DrawdownCurrent decline from peak | -34.68% | -0.74% | -33.94% |
Average DrawdownAverage peak-to-trough decline | -42.73% | -10.72% | -32.01% |
Ulcer IndexDepth and duration of drawdowns from previous peaks | 29.77% | 1.97% | +27.80% |
Volatility
Volatility Chart
The chart below shows the rolling one-month volatility.
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Financials
Financial Performance
The chart below illustrates the trends in the financial health of Kforce Inc. over time, highlighting three key metrics: Total Revenue, Earnings Before Interest and Taxes (EBIT), and Net Income.
Valuation
The Valuation section provides an overview of how Kforce Inc. is priced in the market compared to other companies in the Staffing & Employment Services industry. It includes key financial ratios that help investors assess whether the stock is undervalued or overvalued.
PE Ratio
The chart displays the Price-to-Earnings (P/E) ratio for KFRC, comparing it with other companies in the Staffing & Employment Services industry. Currently, KFRC has a P/E ratio of 23.8. This P/E ratio is significantly higher than those of industry peers. This could indicate that the stock is overvalued or that investors expect strong future growth.
PS Ratio
This chart shows the Price-to-Sales (P/S) ratio for KFRC relative to other companies in the Staffing & Employment Services industry. Currently, KFRC has a P/S ratio of 0.6. This P/S ratio falls within the average range for the industry, suggesting the stock is fairly valued based on its revenue.
PB Ratio
The chart illustrates the Price-to-Book (P/B) ratio for KFRC in comparison with other companies in the Staffing & Employment Services industry. Currently, KFRC has a P/B value of 6.8. This P/B ratio is higher than most companies in the industry. It may suggest the stock is overvalued or that investors expect the company to generate high returns on its assets.
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