Robert Walters plc (LON:RWA)

London flag London · Delayed Price · Currency is GBP · Price in GBX
93.17
-1.23 (-1.30%)
Apr 29, 2026, 8:14 AM GMT
-58.95%
Market Cap 62.09M
Revenue (ttm) 781.10M
Net Income (ttm) -26.80M
Shares Out 65.77M
EPS (ttm) -0.41
PE Ratio n/a
Forward PE n/a
Dividend n/a
Ex-Dividend Date n/a
Volume 12,546
Average Volume 85,956
Open 94.42
Previous Close 94.40
Day's Range 93.17 - 94.42
52-Week Range 76.73 - 242.00
Beta 0.75
RSI 49.91
Earnings Date Jul 27, 2026

About Robert Walters

Robert Walters plc, together with its subsidiaries, provides professional recruitment consultancy services worldwide. The company offers permanent, contract, and interim recruitment; and executive search services in the fields of accountancy and finance, banking, engineering, human resources, healthcare, technology, legal, sales, marketing, secretarial and support and supply chain, and logistics and procurement. It provides recruitment outsourcing, consultancy, and talent advisory services. The company was founded in 1985 and is headquartered i... [Read more]

Sector Industrials
Founded 1985
Employees 2,900
Stock Exchange London Stock Exchange
Ticker Symbol RWA
Full Company Profile

Financial Performance

In 2025, Robert Walters's revenue was 781.10 million, a decrease of -12.44% compared to the previous year's 892.10 million. Losses were -26.80 million, 346.7% more than in 2024.

Financial Statements

News

Robert Walters Earnings Call Transcript: Q1 2026

Q1 net fees declined 2% year-on-year but showed sequential improvement, with growth in four of the top eight markets and recruitment outsourcing returning to growth. Productivity gains and cost control supported results, while guidance for 2026 net fees remains unchanged.

14 days ago - Transcripts

Robert Walters PLC (FRA:RBW) Full Year 2025 Earnings Call Highlights: Navigating Challenges ...

Robert Walters PLC (FRA:RBW) Full Year 2025 Earnings Call Highlights: Navigating Challenges with Strategic Cost Reductions and Service Line Growth

6 weeks ago - GuruFocus

Full Year 2025 Robert Walters PLC Earnings Call Transcript

Full Year 2025 Robert Walters PLC Earnings Call Transcript

6 weeks ago - GuruFocus

Robert Walters hikes cost-cutting target after slumping to annual loss

The recruiter slashed its global workforce by around 15% as part of a cost savings drive to offset tougher trading.

6 weeks ago - Evening Standard

Robert Walters Earnings Call Transcript: H2 2025

Net fee income declined 14% year-on-year amid challenging markets, resulting in an operating loss and no dividend. Cost reductions and operational improvements were enacted, with early signs of recovery in the U.K., Spain, and New Zealand, while outlook for 2026 remains cautious.

6 weeks ago - Transcripts

Q4 2025 Robert Walters PLC Trading Statement Call Transcript

Q4 2025 Robert Walters PLC Trading Statement Call Transcript

3 months ago - GuruFocus

Robert Walters Earnings Call Transcript: Q4 2025

Q4 net fee income fell 14% year-on-year, with strong UK growth offset by declines in Europe and Asia-Pacific. Cost reductions and productivity gains supported margins, while 2026 is expected to be slightly down as recovery remains gradual and market-specific.

3 months ago - Transcripts

Robert Walters Earnings Call Transcript: Q3 2025

Q3 net fee income declined 12% year on year, with Asia Pacific and UK showing improvement while Europe remained challenging. Productivity per fee earner rose 7%, and cost-saving initiatives progressed. Market recovery is expected to be gradual.

7 months ago - Transcripts

Why are Hong Kong employers turning to contract roles to fill workforce gaps?

More Hong Kong employers have opted to hire contract workers in recent years, a leading recruitment consultancy firm has said, pointing to an economic slowdown and uncertain conditions as driving fact...

7 months ago - South China Morning Post

Robert Walters Earnings Call Transcript: H1 2025

Group net fees fell 14% year-on-year amid tough macro conditions, but cost actions offset 70% of the impact. Asia-Pacific and London showed early recovery signs, while Europe remained weak. No interim dividend was declared, with a focus on balance sheet strength and long-term growth initiatives.

9 months ago - Transcripts

How Hong Kong firms are weeding out ‘perfect’ job candidates in age of AI

The popularity of artificial intelligence (AI) tools has created so many “perfect” job applicants that companies in Hong Kong are choosing more in-person interviews and stepping up scrutiny of potenti...

11 months ago - South China Morning Post

Robert Walters Earnings Call Transcript: Q1 2025

Net fee income fell 16% year-on-year in Q1 2025 amid challenging markets, with productivity per fee owner up 2%. Europe and Asia Pacific saw the largest declines, while the UK showed resilience in London. Outlook remains cautious due to tariff and regulatory uncertainties.

1 year ago - Transcripts

PageGroup and Robert Walters profits dive amid weak economic backdrop

Surrey-based PageGroup said its operating profits more than halved to £52.4million in 2024, while Robert Walters revealed its pre-tax profits plunged 98% to £0.5million.

1 year ago - This is Money

Global jobs market not set to improve until year-end, warns Robert Walters

PageGroup and Robert Walters both reported steep drops in annual profits as tough worldwide job markets took their toll.

1 year ago - Evening Standard

Robert Walters Earnings Call Transcript: H2 2024

Net fee income fell 14% year-on-year amid tough hiring markets, but cost actions and strategic focus delivered GBP 4 million in structural savings. Growth opportunities remain strong in Japan, interim management, and workforce consultancy, with further margin improvement targeted.

1 year ago - Transcripts

Three stocks in recruitment companies with promising recovery plays

Recruitment agency Robert Walters and its peers are struggling, but now's the time to buy, says Rupert Hargreaves

1 year ago - MoneyWeek

Robert Walters Earnings Call Transcript: Q4 2024

Q4 net fee income fell 14% year-on-year amid challenging markets, with stable fee rates and resilient cash. Segment performance varied, with Asia-Pacific and Europe down double digits, but Australia and certain sectors showed stability. Break-even profit expected for the year.

1 year ago - Transcripts

Robert Walters Earnings Call Transcript: Q3 2024

Group net fee income fell 12% year-over-year in Q3, with challenging hiring markets and cautious client behavior persisting. Cost reductions and productivity gains supported profitability, but a recovery in confidence and hiring is not expected until 2025.

1 year ago - Transcripts

Robert Walters Transcript: CMD 2024

A refined strategy focuses on disciplined entrepreneurialism, deeper market penetration, and high-margin service lines, supported by technology and operational efficiency. Medium-term targets include a 16%-19% conversion rate and higher cash flow per share, with strong growth in interim management, workforce consultancy, and talent advisory.

1 year ago - Transcripts

Robert Walters Earnings Call Transcript: H1 2024

Net fee income fell 14% year-over-year in H1 2024 amid challenging global hiring markets, but cost controls and operational improvements led to a breakeven operating profit and a strong net cash position. The business is investing in technology, brand unification, and workforce consultancy for future growth.

1 year ago - Transcripts

Robert Walters Earnings Call Transcript: Q2 2024

Net fee income declined 12% year-on-year in Q2, with broad-based weakness across regions and segments, though Japan and Greater China showed growth. Confidence remains muted, and a material recovery is not expected before 2025, with cost actions focused on non-fee earners.

1 year ago - Transcripts