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  "id": 14399743,
  "title": "Earnings call transcript: Robert Walters Q3 2026 shares rise on return to growth",
  "url": "https://urgent.news/2026/10/14/earnings-call-transcript-robert-walters-q3-2026-shares-rise-on-return",
  "topic": "finance",
  "section": "Finance & Markets",
  "published": "2026-10-14T07:55:41.000Z",
  "source": {
    "name": "Investing.com",
    "slug": "investing-com",
    "url": "https://www.investing.com/news/transcripts/earnings-call-transcript-robert-walters-q3-2026-shares-rise-on-return-to-growth-93CH-4948279"
  },
  "original_language": "en",
  "account": "Robert Walters reported a 6.88% increase in its shares to $138.94 following its Q3 2026 earnings call, reflecting a return to growth in the company's specialty recruitment business. The shares reached near the upper range of its 52-week performance, which spanned from $77 to $164.5. This growth was driven by increased net fees, which climbed 1% year-over-year on a constant currency basis, and a significant 8% rise in net fee income per fee earner, signaling improved productivity and operating leverage.\n\nThe company's specialist recruitment business experienced growth in several key markets, while outsourcing continued to expand. Productivity improved faster than headcount, with the underlying monthly cost run rate stabilizing around £22 million. Group net fees increased by 1% year-over-year, and recruitment outsourcing net fees rose 19% compared to the previous year. Despite uneven recovery across regions, the Americas, Japan, the U.K., Spain, New Zealand, and other markets all contributed to the overall growth. However, parts of Europe, Greater China, and the Middle East remained weak.\n\nThe company's leadership acknowledged that the recovery was uneven, with management emphasizing their disciplined operating model, stronger regional leadership, and a sharper focus on profitable work. The improvement in the business was attributed to better data visibility and a sharper focus on high-value opportunities. The company's performance was mixed geographically, with countries like Japan, the U.K., Spain, New Zealand, and the Americas reporting growth. Nonetheless, regions like parts of Europe, Greater China, and the Middle East continued to face challenges.\n\nRobert Walters' fee earner headcount remained broadly stable, and gross profit margin stood at 80.6% over the last twelve months. The company projected revenue growth of 10% for the same period. Management reiterated its expectation of a financial result in 2026 that would be in line with current market expectations. The company also outlined its priorities for 2027, focusing on converting pipeline work and managing mixed market conditions.",
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        "url": "https://urgent.news/2026/10/14/earnings-call-transcript-core-lithium-q1-2026-shares-fall-as-restart",
        "published": "2026-10-14T01:28:45.000Z"
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  "disclaimer": "Summaries, key points and the editor’s take are written by software from other outlets’ reporting and may contain errors — always check the linked original."
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