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KFRC Stock Forecast: Kforce, Inc. Price Predictions for 2026-2027

Last close, 4 Nov 2026
$58
+0.92% on the day

The 5 Wall Street analysts covering Kforce, Inc. hold a median 12-month price target of $63 — +8.1% from the last close. Ticker Nerd's systematic factor model, run across ~4,600 US stocks, ranks it 89 of 100 as at 3 Nov 2026 — inside the top quartile. Here, the model and the Street point the same way.

Market cap
$1.0B
Ticker Nerd rank
89/ 100
Median analyst target
$63
Analysts covering
5
Revenue$349.3M+4.5% y/y
Operating income$18.8M
Net income$12.3M
Free cash flow−$6.5M
Quarterly, 8 quarters to 30 June 2026 · latest quarter's figure shown
Total return, dividends reinvested
1W
+2.1%
1M
+10.3%
YTD
+94.3%
1Y
+92.7%
From 52W high
−2.8%
From 52W low
+131.6%
$25
$60
52-week range, adjusted closes · the dot is the last close
Ticker Nerd rank

KFRC stock analysis: one number for the whole business

Consensus tells you what everyone already believes. The model scores Kforce, Inc. on its factor families — the same systematic rank behind the Ticker Nerd portfolio.

Where the model ranks itAs at 3 Nov 2026
89/ 100

Percentile across ~4,600 US stocks on Ticker Nerd’s systematic factor model. Higher is better. How the model is built and tested

Revisions
97
Momentum
96
Quality
77
Growth
70
Value
68
Volatility
63
Issuance
51
Size
43
Accruals
26

Revisions (97): Analysts have, on balance, been raising their forecasts.

Accruals (26): A large share of reported profit has not shown up as cash, or the balance sheet is expanding quickly — both tend to unwind.

Built and run by Aslam Ghouse, an ex-Goldman Sachs systematic trader with 15+ years in markets.

Wall Street

KFRC stock forecast 2026-2027: analyst price targets & predictions

The bullish and bearish analyst opinions on KFRC, reported as data — targets and ratings, the market's view beside the model's.

Share price and the analyst range, 12 monthsAdjusted close, US dollars
$20$30$40$50$60$70Jan 26Apr 26Jul 26Oct 26KFRCHigh $66Median $63Low $60

Price targets and ratings are third-party analyst estimates, reported here as data. They are not Ticker Nerd forecasts, and they are frequently wrong.

Data provided by Twelve Data

What Wall Street says5 analysts
2 Buy3 Hold0 Sell
Low $60Median $63High $66

The green dot is the last close — the median target sits +8.1% from it.

Recent analyst actionsNewest first

Of the 20 most recent actions, 5 moved their price target up and 0 moved it down.

DateFirmActionRatingTarget
27 Oct 2026BairdMaintainsOutperform$63 → $66
27 Oct 2026UBSMaintainsNeutral$59 → $63
28 July 2026BairdMaintainsOutperform$42 → $63
28 July 2026BairdMaintainsOutperform—
22 July 2026Truist SecuritiesMaintainsHold—
22 July 2026Truist SecuritiesMaintainsHold$38 → $60
28 Apr 2026BairdMaintainsOutperform—
28 Apr 2026BairdMaintainsOutperform$40 → $42
21 Apr 2026William BlairUpgradeOutperform—
21 Apr 2026William BlairUpgradeOutperform—
3 Feb 2026UBSMaintainsNeutral—
27 Jan 2026Truist SecuritiesMaintainsHold—
5 Nov 2025UBSMaintainsNeutral—
13 Oct 2025Truist SecuritiesMaintainsHold—
30 July 2025UBSMaintainsNeutral—
29 July 2025Truist SecuritiesMaintainsHold—
24 July 2025UBSMaintainsNeutral—
30 Apr 2025UBSMaintainsNeutral—
15 Apr 2025Truist SecuritiesMaintainsHold—
29 Oct 2024Truist SecuritiesMaintainsHold—

Price targets and ratings are third-party analyst estimates, reported here as data. They are not Ticker Nerd forecasts, and they are frequently wrong.

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Performance

KFRC vs the S&P 500

Both lines are total return — dividends reinvested — so the comparison is honest on both sides.

Over the twelve months to 4 Nov 2026, Kforce, Inc. returned +92.7% against +12.9% for the S&P 500, dividends included.

KFRC vs S&P 500, last 12 monthsTotal return, rebased to 100
80100120140160180200Jan 26Apr 26Jul 26Oct 26KFRCS&P 500

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Estimates

KFRC analyst estimate revisions

Not the forecast itself — the direction analysts are revising it. Revision direction is one of the model's factor families.

Which way the estimates are movingThis fiscal year
EPS revision, 90 days
+5.8%
Analysts raising
5
Analysts cutting
0
Fundamentals

Kforce, Inc. (KFRC) financial data

A margin means little on its own. Each bar marks where the figure sits across the whole US universe we score.

Valuation
Trailing P/E
24.3×

Cheaper than 31% of US stocks

Price / sales
0.8×

Cheaper than 74% of US stocks

Price / book
7.1×

Cheaper than 12% of US stocks

EV / EBITDA
17.1×

Cheaper than 19% of US stocks

Growth & margins
Revenue growth (YoY)
7.5%

Higher than 47% of US stocks

Earnings growth (YoY)
39.5%

Higher than 71% of US stocks

Gross margin
28.5%

Higher than 32% of US stocks

Operating margin
6.3%

Higher than 57% of US stocks

Net margin
3.0%

Higher than 55% of US stocks

Returns & dividend
Return on equity
30.5%

Higher than 88% of US stocks

Return on assets
9.6%

Higher than 91% of US stocks

Dividend yield
2.8%

Higher than 85% of US dividend payers

Bars mark the percentile across the ~4,600 US stocks Ticker Nerd covers, among those reporting the figure.

Key statistics

Kforce, Inc. (KFRC) statistics: revenue, profit & scale

The headline figures, each with its date. Every row carries its own link — cite it straight from here.

  • Kforce, Inc. has a market value of $1.0B and an enterprise value of $1.1B.

  • Revenue in the twelve months to 30 June 2026: $1.3B. The latest quarter grew 7.5% year on year.

  • Net income over the same four quarters: $36.5M, a 2.7% net margin.

  • Diluted earnings per share, trailing twelve months: $2.08.

  • Free cash flow in the twelve months to 30 June 2026: $22.6M, after $13.7M of capital spending.

  • Kforce, Inc. spent $33.7M on share buybacks and $27.1M on dividends in the twelve months to 30 June 2026.

  • Shares outstanding: 17.9M.

  • Trailing P/E: 24.3×; forward P/E: 18.5× — the forward figure prices analyst consensus estimates, not reported earnings.

  • Forward dividend yield: 2.77%, paying out 67% of earnings.

  • Kforce, Inc. employs 1,600 people — $840K of revenue per employee.

Statement figures: company filings via Twelve Data, four quarters to 30 June 2026 · market figures as at 3 Nov 2026

Data provided by Twelve Data

Peers

KFRC vs competitors

The nearest names by industry and size, scored by the same model — like for like.

Its peer group, ranked by the same modelStaffing & Employment Services
CompanyMarket capTKN rank
KFRCKforce, Inc.$1.0B89
BBSIBarrett Business Services, Inc.$803.8M73
KELYAKelly Services, Inc.$610.3M87
NSPInsperity, Inc.$1.9B70
MANManpowerGroup, Inc.$2.1B86
TNETTriNet Group, Inc.$3.0B85
TBITrueBlue, Inc.$292.0M69

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The rank is the raw material. Whether the rules would actually own Kforce, Inc. — and when they’d sell — is the membership. See the Ticker Nerd 20 →

News

Latest KFRC news & analysis

Kforce: 3 Key Takeaways for Long-Term Investors

The Motley Fool · 3 Nov 2026positive

Kforce reported 7.8% year-over-year growth in technology revenue in Q3, while average technology bill rates reached $91 per hour.

Why it matters — These figures offer KFRC watchers a snapshot of growth and billing rates in the company’s technology business.

Kforce Inc. Announces Participation in Two Fourth Quarter 2026 Investor Conferences

Business Wire · 3 Nov 2026neutral

Kforce announced that management will participate in two fourth-quarter 2026 investor conferences: the J.P. Morgan Ultimate Services Investor Conference in New York on November 17 and Truist Securities Virtual Human Capital Conference on December 11 and 14. Management will host virtual investor meetings during those days.

Why it matters — The appearances provide opportunities for investors to hear from Kforce management at upcoming conferences.

Kforce Inc. (KFRC) Q3 2026 Earnings Call Transcript

Seeking Alpha · 27 Oct 2026neutral

The provided text identifies a Seeking Alpha transcript of Kforce Inc.’s Q3 2026 earnings call but gives no details about the call.

Why it matters — KFRC watchers may note the availability of the earnings-call transcript; no company performance information is included in the excerpt.

Kforce (KFRC) Q3 Earnings and Revenues Surpass Estimates

Zacks Investment Research · 26 Oct 2026positive

Kforce reported Q3 earnings of $0.78 per share, above the Zacks Consensus Estimate of $0.75. Earnings were $0.63 per share a year earlier.

Why it matters — The earnings beat and year-over-year increase are relevant to KFRC watchers assessing the company’s quarterly results.

Kforce Reports Third Quarter 2026 Revenue of $357.8 Million, Exceeding High-End of Guidance, and Improving 7.5% Year Over Year

Business Wire · 26 Oct 2026positive

Kforce reported third-quarter 2026 revenue of $357.8 million, above the high end of its guidance and 7.5% higher year over year. Its CEO said the results reflected continuing momentum and accelerating revenue and earnings growth.

Why it matters — The revenue result and year-over-year increase provide KFRC watchers with an update on the company’s quarterly performance.

FAQ

Frequently asked questions about KFRC stock

What is the KFRC stock price forecast for 2026-2027?

The 5 Wall Street analysts covering Kforce, Inc. have a median 12-month price target of $63, with estimates ranging from $60 to $66. These are third-party analyst estimates, not Ticker Nerd forecasts, and they are frequently wrong.

Is KFRC stock a buy right now?

Of the 5 analysts covering Kforce, Inc., 2 rate it a Buy, 3 a Hold and 0 a Sell. Ticker Nerd's systematic factor model ranks Kforce, Inc. 89 out of 100 across roughly 4,600 US stocks as at 3 Nov 2026. None of this is personal advice — it does not consider your circumstances.

How does Ticker Nerd's model rank KFRC?

As at 3 Nov 2026, Kforce, Inc. ranks 89 out of 100 on Ticker Nerd's systematic factor model — a percentile across roughly 4,600 US stocks, built from its factor families. Its strongest factor family is Revisions (97 of 100).

Will KFRC stock go up?

No one can know that. What the data says: the median 12-month target from 5 analysts implies +8.1% from the last close, and Ticker Nerd's factor model ranks Kforce, Inc. 89 out of 100 as at 3 Nov 2026. Analyst targets are third-party estimates and frequently wrong; none of this is personal advice.

What is the KFRC stock forecast for 2030?

No analyst covering Kforce, Inc. publishes a 2030 price target — Wall Street targets run 12 to 18 months out. Sites quoting a 2030 price for KFRC are extrapolating price history, which says nothing about the business. The furthest attributed numbers are the current analyst targets: $60 to $66 over the next 12 months.

How has KFRC stock performed over the past year?

Kforce, Inc. returned +92.7% over the 12 months to 4 Nov 2026, with dividends reinvested. Past performance does not indicate future returns.

What does Kforce, Inc. do?

Kforce Inc. is a professional staffing and solutions company that connects organizations with specialized talent across technology, finance, accounting, and related business functions.

What is the latest news on KFRC?

The most recent item we track (The Motley Fool, 3 Nov 2026): "Kforce: 3 Key Takeaways for Long-Term Investors". Kforce reported 7.8% year-over-year growth in technology revenue in Q3, while average technology bill rates reached $91 per hour.

Company

About Kforce, Inc.

Kforce Inc. is a professional staffing and solutions company that connects organizations with specialized talent across technology, finance, accounting, and related business functions. Kforce Inc. operates through two main segments: Technology and Finance and Accounting. Its Technology services support clients in areas such as systems and applications development, data management and analytics, cloud engineering, artificial intelligence, machine learning, project management, and network security. The Finance and Accounting segment provides talent solutions for financial planning and analysis, general accounting, business intelligence, taxation, treasury, and transactional support roles. Kforce Inc. serves a broad range of industries, including financial and business services, healthcare, and manufacturing, and it is positioned as a flexible workforce partner for both temporary staffing and direct-hire needs. Based in Tampa, Florida, Kforce Inc. remains focused on delivering specialized professional staffing services across the United States.

CEO Mr. Joseph J. Liberatore · 1,600 employees · United States · https://www.kforce.com