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Randstad N.V. (RANJY) Stock Price & Analysis

Randstad N.V. (RANJY) — price $19.48 (-0.56%), as of the Oct 2, 2026 trading session; market cap $13.7B. Expected results Oct 21, 2026.

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$19.48 −$0.11 (-0.56%) Market Cap $13.7B

Randstad N.V. · RANJY · Industrials · Staffing & Employment Services

Randstad N.V. is a leading provider of comprehensive solutions in the realm of work and human resources (HR) services.

Price as of Oct 2, 2026

Key Statistics

No publishable V2 score is available for this stock yet.

Price & valuation

Dates shown where recorded
MeasureValueAs of
Latest provided price$19.48
Change on the day-0.56%
52-week range$12.46 – $23.45
Market capitalisation$13.7B
Price / earnings (trailing)19.44
Shares traded on the day2.9K
Beta (volatility vs the S&P 500)1
Dividends per share (last 12 months)$0.94
Dividend yield (last 12 months)4.85%

Price & events

Weekly closing price with reported quarters marked Weekly closing price from Sep 5, 2025 to Oct 2, 2026: low $13, high $23, latest $19. 4 reported quarters marked, 4 above and 0 below the recorded estimate. 1 other dated event marked. $23 $13 high $23 Oct 22, 2025 · Earnings results · reported above the recorded estimate · close $201Feb 11, 2026 · Earnings results · reported above the recorded estimate · close $162Apr 22, 2026 · Earnings results · reported above the recorded estimate · close $143Jul 22, 2026 · Earnings call · management outlook · no recorded estimate to compare · close $214Jul 22, 2026 · Earnings results · reported above the recorded estimate · close $215 Sep 5, 2025 Oct 2, 2026 · $19 $23Sep 5, 2025$21Sep 19, 2025$22Oct 3, 2025$22Oct 17, 2025$20Oct 31, 2025$20Nov 14, 2025$19Nov 28, 2025$19Dec 12, 2025$18Dec 26, 2025$19Jan 9, 2026$17Jan 23, 2026$18Feb 6, 2026$17Feb 20, 2026$16Mar 6, 2026$13Mar 20, 2026$13Apr 2, 2026$14Apr 17, 2026$15May 1, 2026$14May 15, 2026$15May 29, 2026$16Jun 12, 2026$15Jun 26, 2026$16Jul 10, 2026$21Jul 24, 2026$22Aug 7, 2026$23Aug 21, 2026$23Sep 4, 2026$21Sep 18, 2026$19Oct 2, 2026

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Events behind the price

  • · Earnings results · above the recorded estimate
  • · Earnings results · above the recorded estimate
  • · Earnings results · above the recorded estimate
  • · Earnings call · management outlook
  • · Earnings results · above the recorded estimate

Results dates follow the earnings feed; call dates follow the transcript provider. Nearby dates do not establish that an event caused a price move.

Upcoming events

As of

  1. Next results dueProvider estimate

Management outlook

  • The effective tax rate for the first 6 months was 32%, and we expect for 2026 an ETR towards the higher end of 30% to 32% range.

    Jorge Vazquez · Statement from

  • Q3 gross margin is expected to be modestly down sequentially, reflecting seasonality and mix as on one hand, perm and RPO share of revenue is approximately 1% lower versus Q2 during summer and two, adverse geographical mix, as we just explained, driven by large clients is likely to continue. We expect the year-over-year gap to narrow as we will see an even broader recovery in other pockets and the more markets entering revenue and GP growth.

    Jorge Vazquez · Statement from

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Other perspectives

Council score for Randstad (RANJY): perspectives

Council is a separate blend of available disciplines; MoonshotScore above remains the five-pillar research rating.

9-Factor Breakdown

Revenue Growth Weak
Gross Margin Weak
Operating Leverage Neutral
Cash Runway Strong
R&D Intensity Neutral
Insider Activity Moderate
Trading Liquidity Moderate
Price Momentum Negative
News Sentiment Neutral

Legends Council

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Dalio-style lens (simulated) Ray Dalio Favorable read
Griffin-style lens (simulated) Ken Griffin Unfavorable read
Simons-style lens (simulated) Jim Simons Neutral read
Englander-style lens (simulated) Izzy Englander Favorable read
Klarman-style lens (simulated) Seth Klarman Favorable read
Moon AI lens (model) Favorable read

Read on: Sep 11, 2026 · older than the 27 hours refresh window; not a current reading

Munger's Mindset

Balance Sheet & Valuation · historical

Financial Health Neutral
Margin of Safety Undervalued
Profit Margin Weak
Revenue Growth Negative
Debt/Equity Neutral
ROE Neutral
Gross Margin Weak

Read on: Sep 11, 2026 · older than the 27 hours refresh window; not a current reading

How to read these bars and different assessments

Council is a separate blend of available disciplines; MoonshotScore above remains the five-pillar research rating.

Bars show each model's ordered assessment on its own scale, not a probability or a comparable investment return. The adjacent words give the assessment; more filled segments indicate a stronger model reading.

On Sep 11, 2026, the Munger lens read the price at that time as undervalued against its own estimate of value.

Readings on this page are from Oct 5, 2026, except a card that shows its own read date.

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1 · What is it?

What is Randstad (RANJY), and what does it report?

Short answer · as of

Randstad N.V. is a leading provider of comprehensive solutions in the realm of work and human resources (HR) services. Randstad N.V. (RANJY) is classified as Industrials / Staffing & Employment Services. Headquarters: Diemermere 25, Diemen, NH, 1112 TC, NL. It employs 38,480 people and is led by Alexander van't Noordende. In Q2 FY2026 it reported revenue of $6.60B and net income of $94M. The market values it at $13.7B.

2 · Latest results

What do the latest results show for Randstad (RANJY)?

Short answer · as of

The most recent reported quarter, Q2 FY2026, carried revenue of $6.60B. Against analyst estimates the company has EPS beat 4 of 8 reports.

Did results meet expectations?

Reported earnings and revenue alongside the estimates recorded by the provider.

Latest report · revenue
$6.73B Jul 22, 2026
Latest report · revenue estimate
$6.60B Jul 22, 2026
Latest report · revenue vs estimate
Above estimate Jul 22, 2026
Latest report · EPS vs estimate
Above estimate Jul 22, 2026
Did results meet expectations? — reported evidence
Report dateRevenue · reportedRevenue · estimateEPS · reportedEPS · estimate
Jul 22, 2026$6.73B$6.60B$0.3600$0.3514
Apr 22, 2026$6.46B$6.39B$0.3000$0.2954
Feb 11, 2026$6.90B$6.83B$0.4500$0.4100
Oct 22, 2025$6.75B$6.75B$0.4000$0.3600

Dates are report dates, not fiscal period ends. Revenue is in USD; EPS is USD per share, rounded to four decimals. The earnings feed does not establish a basic, diluted or adjusted basis. Earnings-feed EPS may differ from statement EPS; the two series are not combined.

Quarterly income statement — 4 quarters
Revenue, net income and earnings per share by quarter (converted from EUR)
PeriodRevenueNet incomeEPS
Q2 FY2026$6.60B$94M$0.13 (diluted)
Q1 FY2026$6.17B$72M$0.20 (diluted)
Q4 FY2025$6.51B$101M$0.29 (diluted)
Q3 FY2025$6.48B$93M$0.26 (diluted)
3 · Financial strengths and risks

What are the financial strengths and risks for Randstad (RANJY)?

Short answer

The distress and quality screens read Altman Z 3.47 · Piotroski F 5. Trailing ratios: ROE 7.3% · ROA 2.7% · current ratio 1.14 · earnings yield 6.2% · free-cash-flow yield 13.6%.

4 · What to check next?

What should you watch next at Randstad (RANJY)?

Short answer · as of

The next earnings report is expected on Oct 21, 2026.

What management is planning

Management expectations, not completed milestones or guarantees. Selected verbatim excerpts; dates follow the transcript provider.

  1. The effective tax rate for the first 6 months was 32%, and we expect for 2026 an ETR towards the higher end of 30% to 32% range.

    Jorge Vazquez ·

  2. Q3 gross margin is expected to be modestly down sequentially, reflecting seasonality and mix as on one hand, perm and RPO share of revenue is approximately 1% lower versus Q2 during summer and two, adverse geographical mix, as we just explained, driven by large clients is likely to continue. We expect the year-over-year gap to narrow as we will see an even broader recovery in other pockets and the more markets entering revenue and GP growth.

    Jorge Vazquez ·

  3. Operating expenses are expected to decrease quarter-over-quarter, reflecting the typical seasonal holiday accrual release and continuing to benefit from a lot of the structural cost savings already being put in place this year.

    Jorge Vazquez ·

  4. So the second half of the year, we expect profit margins to continue to increase.

    Jorge Vazquez ·

What the records here don't tell us

  • Detailed statement figures are not shown because their conversion to USD has not been verified.
  • No insider Form 4 transaction falls inside the window this page reads.

Checked against the records this page reads, on the dates shown above.

Common Questions About RANJY (Industrials)

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Is RANJY a good stock to buy?

Stock Expert AI does not rate RANJY buy, sell or hold. Randstad N.V. has no MoonshotScore yet; read the financial checkup, analyst consensus and risks directly. Whether it fits is your call: check what it sells, whether it earns and what the price assumes. This is educational content, not investment advice.

What is the RANJY stock price today?

The last price recorded on this page for Randstad N.V. (RANJY) is $19.48, as of the Oct 2, 2026 trading session (source: Financial Modeling Prep (FMP) · quote). It is a provider snapshot, not a live exchange feed, so check a brokerage quote before you trade.

What does Randstad N.V. do?

Randstad N.V. is a global leader in the HR services industry, providing a comprehensive suite of solutions to businesses and job seekers.

How does Randstad N.V. compare to competitors in its industry?

Randstad N.V. competes with other major players in the global staffing and HR services industry, such as Adecco Group (AEOXF), Recruit Holdings (ARRPY), and ManpowerGroup (BDRAF).

What are the key financial metrics investors watch for RANJY?

Key financial metrics that investors watch for RANJY include revenue growth, gross margin, operating margin, net income, earnings per share (EPS), and cash flow. Revenue growth indicates the company's ability to increase its sales and market share. Gross margin reflects the company's profitability from its core service offerings.

What are the key factors to evaluate for RANJY?

Evaluate RANJY on fundamentals, analyst consensus, and risk factors. P/E: 19.44x. Analysts target $21.00 (+8%). This strategy can accelerate growth and enhance its competitive position. Not financial advice.

How frequently does RANJY data refresh on this page?

RANJY's price is the last quote we recorded, from the Oct 2, 2026 trading session. Pages are served from a cache, so the copy you are reading can lag that quote. The quote is a provider snapshot, not an exchange feed. Fundamentals follow quarterly filings. V2 is recalculated from the most recent completed US trading session; the score's own date shows its last successful run.

What has driven RANJY's recent stock price performance?

Randstad N.V. (RANJY) moves on earnings results, analyst revisions, sector rotation, and market sentiment. Notable catalyst: Global presence and extensive network. See the News tab for the latest drivers. Past performance does not predict future results.

Disclaimer: This content is for informational purposes only and does not constitute investment advice. Always do your own research and consult a financial advisor.

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prod.outlookManagement outlook — call excerptsJorge Vazquez (Jul 22, 2026): The effective tax rate for the first 6 months was 32%, and we expect for 2026 an ETR towards the higher end of 30% to 32% range. Jorge Vazquez (Jul 22, 2026): Q3 gross margin is expected to be modestly down sequentially, reflecting seasonality and mix as on one hand, perm and RPO share of revenue is approximately 1% lower versus Q2 during summer and two, adverse geographical mix, as we just explained, driven by large clients is likely to continue. We expect the year-over-year gap to narrow as we will see an even broader recovery in other pockets and the more markets entering revenue and GP growth. Jorge Vazquez (Jul 22, 2026): Operating expenses are expected to decrease quarter-over-quarter, reflecting the typical seasonal holiday accrual release and continuing to benefit from a lot of the structural cost savings already being put in place this year. Jorge Vazquez (Jul 22, 2026): So the second half of the year, we expect profit margins to continue to increase.OFFICIALCompany earnings call, transcript via Financial Modeling Prep (FMP) — Selected verbatim statements from the latest available call, dated by the transcript provider. Management expectations, not completed milestones or guarantees. Relative dates retain the speaker's wording.

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px.lastLatest provided price$19.48FMPFinancial Modeling Prep (FMP) · quote — Dated to the US trading session the price belongs to, derived from the quote record's timestamp (weekend and pre-open reads roll back to the previous weekday; exchange holidays are not modelled). The record does not establish an exchange execution time. Retrieved 2026-10-04T20:04:51.755Z.
px.changeChange on the day-0.56%FMPFinancial Modeling Prep (FMP) · quote
px.mcapMarket capitalization$13.7BFMPFinancial Modeling Prep (FMP) quote — Provider market cap uses the share class it prices; a company with more than one class may show a larger total elsewhere. Market cap record date: 2026-10-02. Source capture time was not supplied. No share-count basis is inferred; this page preserves the reported amount instead of recalculating it from shares.
earn.nextNext earnings dateOct 21, 2026FMPFinancial Modeling Prep (FMP) earnings calendar — The date is our provider's estimate until the company confirms it.
id.business_summaryBusiness description (FMP excerpt)Randstad N.V. is a leading provider of comprehensive solutions in the realm of work and human resources (HR) services.FMPFinancial Modeling Prep (FMP) company profile — Deterministic excerpt derived from id.description; source and date describe the input fact, not a new provider observation
px.change_absChange on the day, in dollars−$0.11FMPFinancial Modeling Prep (FMP) · quote
px.pePrice / earnings (trailing)19.44FMPFinancial Modeling Prep (FMP) · quote
px.volumeShares traded on the day2.9KFMPFinancial Modeling Prep (FMP) · quote
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id.sectorSector / industry (provider taxonomy)Industrials / Staffing & Employment ServicesFMPFinancial Modeling Prep (FMP) company profile
id.hqHeadquartersDiemermere 25, Diemen, NH, 1112 TC, NLFMPFinancial Modeling Prep (FMP) company profile
id.employeesEmployees38,480FMPFinancial Modeling Prep (FMP) company profile
id.ceoChief executiveAlexander van't NoordendeFMPFinancial Modeling Prep (FMP) key executives (proxy-derived) — Titles and pay come from the company's proxy statement as our provider parsed it.
fin.q_revenueRevenue, Q2 FY2026$6.60BFMPFinancial Modeling Prep (FMP) · income statement (quarterly)
fin.q_incomeNet income, Q2 FY2026$94MFMPFinancial Modeling Prep (FMP) · income statement (quarterly)
earn.history.depth.2026-07-22.revenue_actualRevenue · reported — report date 2026-07-22$6.73BReport date · FMPFinancial Modeling Prep (FMP) earnings — Earnings-history note
earn.history.depth.2026-07-22.revenue_estimatedRevenue · estimate — report date 2026-07-22$6.60BReport date · FMPFinancial Modeling Prep (FMP) earnings — Earnings-history note
earn.history.depth.2026-07-22.eps_actualEPS · reported — report date 2026-07-22$0.3600Report date · FMPFinancial Modeling Prep (FMP) earnings — Earnings-history note
earn.history.depth.2026-07-22.eps_estimatedEPS · estimate — report date 2026-07-22$0.3514Report date · FMPFinancial Modeling Prep (FMP) earnings — Earnings-history note
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earn.history.depth.2026-04-22.revenue_estimatedRevenue · estimate — report date 2026-04-22$6.39BReport date · FMPFinancial Modeling Prep (FMP) earnings — Earnings-history note
earn.history.depth.2026-04-22.eps_actualEPS · reported — report date 2026-04-22$0.3000Report date · FMPFinancial Modeling Prep (FMP) earnings — Earnings-history note
earn.history.depth.2026-04-22.eps_estimatedEPS · estimate — report date 2026-04-22$0.2954Report date · FMPFinancial Modeling Prep (FMP) earnings — Earnings-history note
earn.history.depth.2026-02-11.revenue_actualRevenue · reported — report date 2026-02-11$6.90BReport date · FMPFinancial Modeling Prep (FMP) earnings — Earnings-history note
earn.history.depth.2026-02-11.revenue_estimatedRevenue · estimate — report date 2026-02-11$6.83BReport date · FMPFinancial Modeling Prep (FMP) earnings — Earnings-history note
earn.history.depth.2026-02-11.eps_actualEPS · reported — report date 2026-02-11$0.4500Report date · FMPFinancial Modeling Prep (FMP) earnings — Earnings-history note
earn.history.depth.2026-02-11.eps_estimatedEPS · estimate — report date 2026-02-11$0.4100Report date · FMPFinancial Modeling Prep (FMP) earnings — Earnings-history note
earn.history.depth.2025-10-22.revenue_actualRevenue · reported — report date 2025-10-22$6.75BReport date · FMPFinancial Modeling Prep (FMP) earnings — Earnings-history note
earn.history.depth.2025-10-22.revenue_estimatedRevenue · estimate — report date 2025-10-22$6.75BReport date · FMPFinancial Modeling Prep (FMP) earnings — Earnings-history note
earn.history.depth.2025-10-22.eps_actualEPS · reported — report date 2025-10-22$0.4000Report date · FMPFinancial Modeling Prep (FMP) earnings — Earnings-history note
earn.history.depth.2025-10-22.eps_estimatedEPS · estimate — report date 2025-10-22$0.3600Report date · FMPFinancial Modeling Prep (FMP) earnings — Earnings-history note
fin.q_tableQuarterly income statement4 quarters through Q2 FY2026FMPFinancial Modeling Prep (FMP) · income statement (quarterly), as filed

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px.range5252-week range$12.46 – $23.45UNRECORDEDStored company-profile observation — Captured 2026-10-03
earn.historyReported versus estimated, recent quartersEPS beat 4 of 8UNRECORDEDStored earnings-history observation — Captured 2026-09-21 · Expired observation
fin.scoresDistress and quality screensAltman Z 3.47 · Piotroski F 5UNRECORDEDStored financial-scores observation — Captured 2026-10-04 · Expired observation
fin.ratiosReturn and yield ratios (trailing twelve months)ROE 7.3% · ROA 2.7% · current ratio 1.14 · earnings yield 6.2% · free-cash-flow yield 13.6%—UNRECORDEDStored key metrics — Date unknown

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div.ttm_per_shareDividends per share, last 12 months (split-adjusted)$0.94COMPUTEDFinancial Modeling Prep (FMP) split-adjusted dividend history — Sum of 1 split-adjusted declared dividend with an ex-date in the 365 days to 2026-10-05, per current share. Ex-dates are not payment dates; special dividends are included. Not a declared annual rate.
div.ttm_yieldDividend yield, last 12 months4.85%COMPUTEDFinancial Modeling Prep (FMP) split-adjusted dividend history and quote — Split-adjusted dividends with ex-dates in the trailing 365-day window divided by the packet price, on the same current-share basis. Price date follows the quote, latest price bar or packet-build day when unstamped. Not a forecast or declared annual rate.
earn.history.depth.2026-07-22.revenue_actual.comparisonLatest report · revenue vs estimateAbove estimateReport date · COMPUTEDComputed from Financial Modeling Prep (FMP) earnings — Earnings-history note — Method: compare reported revenue ($6.73B) with the recorded estimate ($6.60B) at displayed precision. Equal displayed values are in line. This compares reported results with recorded estimates, not investment returns.
earn.history.depth.2026-07-22.eps_actual.comparisonLatest report · EPS vs estimateAbove estimateReport date · COMPUTEDComputed from Financial Modeling Prep (FMP) earnings — Earnings-history note — Method: compare reported EPS ($0.3600) with the recorded estimate ($0.3514) at displayed precision. Equal displayed values are in line. This compares reported results with recorded estimates, not investment returns.

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  1. Earnings-history note. Source series as of 2026-07-22. Dates are report dates, not fiscal period ends. Revenue is in USD; EPS is USD per share, rounded to four decimals. The earnings feed does not establish a basic, diluted or adjusted basis. Earnings-feed EPS may differ from statement EPS; the two series are not combined. Applies to Fact IDs: earn.history.depth.2026-07-22.revenue_actual, earn.history.depth.2026-07-22.revenue_estimated, earn.history.depth.2026-07-22.revenue_actual.comparison, earn.history.depth.2026-07-22.eps_actual.comparison, earn.history.depth.2026-07-22.eps_actual, earn.history.depth.2026-07-22.eps_estimated, earn.history.depth.2026-04-22.revenue_actual, earn.history.depth.2026-04-22.revenue_estimated, earn.history.depth.2026-04-22.eps_actual, earn.history.depth.2026-04-22.eps_estimated, earn.history.depth.2026-02-11.revenue_actual, earn.history.depth.2026-02-11.revenue_estimated, earn.history.depth.2026-02-11.eps_actual, earn.history.depth.2026-02-11.eps_estimated, earn.history.depth.2025-10-22.revenue_actual, earn.history.depth.2025-10-22.revenue_estimated, earn.history.depth.2025-10-22.eps_actual, earn.history.depth.2025-10-22.eps_estimated.
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