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Randstad Q3 Earnings Beat Forecasts, Shares Jump 20%

By Drooid · Oct 21, 2026, 2:59 PM UTC · How we work

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Randstad Beats Forecasts

Randstad NV reported third-quarter 2026 earnings that beat forecasts, sending its shares up 20%.
EBITA reached €211 million, a 10% organic year-over-year increase and €5 million above consensus.
Revenue rose 3.9% to €6.1 billion, surpassing the 2.9% analyst forecast.
U.S. operational staffing revenue grew 19% and EBITA margin expanded to 5.3% from 4.6%.

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Randstad Schedules Results

Randstad shares closed at EUR 40.39 on October 21, 2026, after the earnings release.
Randstad stock traded pre-market at EUR 34.72 on October 20, 2026, with EUR 34.52 bid and EUR 34.92 ask.
Randstad’s market capitalization was EUR 6.1 billion, with a 52-week range of EUR 21.30–EUR 40.68.
Randstad scheduled Q4 results for February 17, 2027, AGM on March 31, 2027, and Q1 results on April 21, 2027.
Randstad’s investor-relations page highlights a shift toward digital-first talent solutions.

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Historical Context

LinkedIn launched in May 2003 and hit 10 million users by April 2007, establishing a global professional network that reshaped recruiting. Microsoft’s June 2016 purchase for $26.2 billion integrated LinkedIn’s data into its enterprise tools, accelerating digital-first hiring. Reflecting that shift, Randstad reported a 19% U.S. staffing revenue rise in Q3 2026, prompting rivals to adopt AI-driven recruitment.

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Randstad Beats Forecasts

Randstad NV reported third-quarter 2026 earnings that beat forecasts, sending its shares up 20%.
EBITA reached €211 million, a 10% organic year-over-year increase and €5 million above consensus.
Revenue rose 3.9% to €6.1 billion, surpassing the 2.9% analyst forecast.
U.S. operational staffing revenue grew 19% and EBITA margin expanded to 5.3% from 4.6%.

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