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KFORCE INC

For the period ended Sep 30, 2025. Filed Nov 6, 2025.

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Sep 30, 2025 · Filed Nov 6, 2025

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Item 1. Financial Statements

UNAUDITED CONDENSED CONSOLIDATED STATEMENTS OF OPERATIONS

(IN THOUSANDS, EXCEPT PER SHARE AMOUNTS)

Three Months Ended September 30,Nine Months Ended September 30,
2025202420252024
Revenue$332,645$353,319$996,989$1,061,526
Direct costs240,388254,752725,824768,736
Gross profit92,25798,567271,165292,790
Selling, general and administrative expenses75,88478,308225,419234,216
Depreciation and amortization1,3711,5434,2254,431
Income from operations15,00218,71641,52154,143
Other expense, net7584292,3521,589
Income before income taxes14,24418,28739,16952,554
Income tax expense3,1764,0789,50713,201
Net income$11,068$14,209$29,662$39,353
Earnings per share – basic$0.63$0.76$1.66$2.11
Earnings per share – diluted$0.63$0.75$1.66$2.08
Weighted average shares outstanding – basic17,58918,57817,81918,666
Weighted average shares outstanding – diluted17,64518,82317,88418,878

UNAUDITED CONDENSED CONSOLIDATED BALANCE SHEETS

(IN THOUSANDS, EXCEPT PER SHARE AMOUNTS)

September 30, 2025December 31, 2024
ASSETS
Current assets:
Cash and cash equivalents$1,252$349
Trade receivables, net of allowances of $1,346 and $1,560, respectively204,468215,690
Prepaid expenses and other current assets12,1169,367
Total current assets217,836225,406
Fixed assets, net6,3047,723
Other assets, net119,81994,656
Deferred tax assets, net5,1535,009
Goodwill25,04025,040
Total assets$374,152$357,834
LIABILITIES AND STOCKHOLDERS’ EQUITY
Current liabilities:
Accounts payable and other accrued liabilities$62,777$61,753
Accrued payroll costs47,99138,823
Current portion of operating lease liabilities3,2253,038
Income taxes payable2,0998,843
Total current liabilities116,092112,457
Long-term debt – credit facility65,00032,700
Other long-term liabilities60,93958,059
Total liabilities242,031203,216
Commitments and contingencies (Note J)
Stockholders’ equity:
Preferred stock, $0.01 par value; 15,000 shares authorized, none issued and outstanding——
Common stock, $0.01 par value; 250,000 shares authorized, 73,863 and 73,835 issued, respectively739738
Additional paid-in capital554,511543,109
Retained earnings554,083546,202
Treasury stock, at cost; 55,573 and 54,619 shares, respectively(977,212)(935,431)
Total stockholders’ equity132,121154,618
Total liabilities and stockholders’ equity$374,152$357,834

UNAUDITED CONDENSED CONSOLIDATED STATEMENTS OF CHANGES IN STOCKHOLDERS’ EQUITY

(IN THOUSANDS)

Common Stock · Additional Paid-In Capital · Treasury Stock · Total Stockholders’ Equity
Shares · Amount · Retained Earnings · Shares · Amount
Balance, December 31, 202473,835$738$543,109$546,20254,619$(935,431)$154,618
Net income———8,145——8,145
Issuance for stock-based compensation and dividends, net of forfeitures6—376(376)———
Stock-based compensation expense——3,656———3,656
Employee stock purchase plan——119—(3)56175
Dividends ($0.39 per share)———(7,051)——(7,051)
Repurchases of common stock————420(21,512)(21,512)
Other———(4)——(4)
Balance, March 31, 202573,841738547,260546,91655,036(956,887)138,027
Net income———10,449——10,449
Issuance for stock-based compensation and dividends, net of forfeitures471322(323)———
Stock-based compensation expense——3,618———3,618
Dividends ($0.39 per share)———(6,900)——(6,900)
Repurchases of common stock————241(10,775)(10,775)
Other———1——1
Balance, June 30, 202573,888739551,200550,14355,277(967,662)134,420
Net income———11,068——11,068
Issuance for stock-based compensation and dividends, net of forfeitures(25)—277(277)———
Stock-based compensation expense——3,034———3,034
Dividends ($0.39 per share)———(6,827)——(6,827)
Repurchases of common stock————296(9,550)(9,550)
Other———(24)——(24)
Balance, September 30, 202573,863$739$554,511$554,08355,573$(977,212)$132,121
Common Stock · Additional Paid-In Capital · Treasury Stock · Total Stockholders’ Equity
Shares · Amount · Retained Earnings · Shares · Amount
Balance, December 31, 202373,462$734$527,288$525,22253,941$(894,164)$159,080
Net income———10,987——10,987
Issuance for stock-based compensation and dividends, net of forfeitures(7)1285(286)———
Stock-based compensation expense——3,501———3,501
Employee stock purchase plan——152—(3)52204
Dividends ($0.38 per share)———(7,128)——(7,128)
Repurchases of common stock————30(2,139)(2,139)
Balance, March 31, 202473,455735531,226528,79553,968(896,251)164,505
Net income———14,157——14,157
Issuance for stock-based compensation and dividends, net of forfeitures24—286(286)———
Stock-based compensation expense——3,498———3,498
Employee stock purchase plan——151—(3)51202
Dividends ($0.38 per share)———(7,101)——(7,101)
Repurchases of common stock————139(8,641)(8,641)
Balance, June 30, 202473,479735535,161535,56554,104(904,841)166,620
Net income———14,209——14,209
Issuance for stock-based compensation and dividends, net of forfeitures5—311(311)———
Stock-based compensation expense——3,549———3,549
Employee stock purchase plan——148—(4)58206
Dividends ($0.38 per share)———(7,053)——(7,053)
Repurchases of common stock————161(10,157)(10,157)
Balance, September 30, 202473,484$735$539,169$542,41054,261$(914,940)$167,374

UNAUDITED CONDENSED CONSOLIDATED STATEMENTS OF CASH FLOWS

(IN THOUSANDS)

Nine Months Ended September 30,
20252024
Cash flows from operating activities:
Net income$29,662$39,353
Adjustments to reconcile net income to cash provided by operating activities:
Deferred income tax provision, net(144)(2,852)
Provision for credit losses15136
Depreciation and amortization4,2254,431
Stock-based compensation expense10,30810,548
Noncash lease expense2,8212,765
Other(233)(685)
(Increase) decrease in operating assets
Trade receivables, net11,2074,032
Other assets(15,315)(4,072)
Increase (decrease) in operating liabilities
Accrued payroll costs9,34213,085
Other liabilities(9,951)(1,657)
Cash provided by operating activities41,93765,084
Cash flows from investing activities:
Capital expenditures(11,798)(8,501)
Proceeds from company-owned life insurance1,3832,377
Premiums paid for company-owned life insurance(686)(1,777)
Cash used in investing activities(11,101)(7,901)
Cash flows from financing activities:
Proceeds from credit facility381,500173,600
Payments on credit facility(349,200)(188,300)
Repurchases of common stock(41,450)(21,189)
Cash dividends(20,778)(21,282)
Other(5)(4)
Cash used in financing activities(29,933)(57,175)
Change in cash and cash equivalents9038
Cash and cash equivalents, beginning of period349119
Cash and cash equivalents, end of period$1,252$127
Nine Months Ended September 30,
Supplemental Disclosure of Cash Flow Information20252024
Cash Paid During the Period For:
Income taxes, net$16,443$9,085
Operating lease liabilities3,4763,609
Interest, net2,8341,556
Non-Cash Investing and Financing Transactions:
ROU assets obtained from operating leases$4,045$2,627
Employee stock purchase plan175612
Unsettled repurchases of common stock250500

NOTES TO UNAUDITED CONDENSED CONSOLIDATED FINANCIAL STATEMENTS

Note A - Summary of Significant Accounting Policies

Unless otherwise noted below, there have been no material changes to the accounting policies presented in Note 1 - “Summary of Significant Accounting Policies” of the Notes to Consolidated Financial Statements, included in Item 8. Financial Statements and Supplementary Data of our 2024 Annual Report on Form 10-K.

Basis of Presentation

The unaudited condensed consolidated financial statements have been prepared pursuant to the rules and regulations of the SEC regarding interim financial reporting. Accordingly, certain information and footnotes normally required by GAAP for complete financial statements have been condensed or omitted pursuant to those rules and regulations, although management believes that the disclosures made are adequate to make the information not misleading. These unaudited condensed consolidated financial statements should be read in conjunction with the consolidated financial statements and notes thereto included in our 2024 Annual Report on Form 10-K. In management’s opinion, the accompanying unaudited condensed consolidated financial statements reflect all adjustments considered necessary for a fair presentation. The Unaudited Condensed Consolidated Balance Sheet at December 31, 2024, was derived from our audited Consolidated Balance Sheet at December 31, 2024, as presented in our 2024 Annual Report on Form 10-K.

Our quarterly operating results are affected by the seasonality of our clients’ businesses and changes in holiday and vacation days taken. In addition, we typically experience higher costs in the first quarter of each fiscal year as a result of certain U.S. state and federal employment tax resets, which adversely affects our gross profit and overall profitability relative to the remainder of the fiscal year. As such, the results of operations for any interim period may be impacted by these factors, among others, and are not necessarily indicative of, nor comparable to, the results of operations for a full year.

Principles of Consolidation

The unaudited condensed consolidated financial statements include the accounts of Kforce Inc. and its subsidiaries. All intercompany transactions and balances have been eliminated in consolidation. References in this document to “Kforce,” the “Company,” the “Firm,” “management,” “we,” “our” or “us” refer to Kforce Inc. and its subsidiaries, except where the context indicates otherwise.

Use of Estimates

The preparation of financial statements in conformity with GAAP requires management to make estimates and assumptions that affect the reported amounts of assets and liabilities and disclosure of contingent assets and liabilities at the date of the financial statements and the reported amounts of revenues and expenses during the reporting period. The most critical of these estimates and assumptions include income taxes and the evaluation of goodwill for impairment. Although these and other estimates and assumptions are based on the best available information, actual results could be materially different from these estimates.

Income Taxes

On July 4, 2025, the One Big Beautiful Bill Act (“OBBBA”) was enacted in the U.S. The OBBBA includes significant provisions, such as the permanent extension of certain expiring provisions of the Tax Cuts and Jobs Act, modifications to the international tax framework and the restoration of favorable tax treatment for certain business provisions. The OBBBA legislation has multiple effective dates, with certain provisions effective in 2025 and others implemented through 2027. We have incorporated the OBBBA legislative changes into the Company's effective tax rate for the three months ended September 30, 2025, and these changes did not have a material impact on our consolidated financial statements. We will continue to evaluate the full impact of these legislative changes as additional guidance becomes available.

Earnings per Share

Basic earnings per share is computed as net income divided by the weighted-average number of common shares outstanding (“WASO”) during the period. WASO excludes unvested shares of restricted stock. Diluted earnings per share is computed by dividing net income by diluted WASO. Diluted WASO includes the effect of potentially dilutive securities, such as unvested shares of restricted stock using the treasury stock method, except where the effect of including potential common shares would be anti-dilutive.

The following table provides information on potentially dilutive securities:

(shares in thousands)20252024
Three Months Ended September 30,
Common stock equivalents56245
Anti-dilutive shares6704
Nine Months Ended September 30,
Common stock equivalents65212
Anti-dilutive shares6504

Treasury Stock

The Board of Directors has approved a stock repurchase program, which has been amended several times to increase the aggregate amount of the stock repurchase authorization. During the nine months ended September 30, 2025, Kforce repurchased approximately 950 thousand shares of common stock on the open market at a total cost of approximately $41.1 million under this repurchase program. During the nine months ended September 30, 2024, Kforce repurchased approximately 324 thousand shares of common stock on the open market at a total cost of approximately $20.3 million under this repurchase program. In October 2025, the Board approved an increase in the stock repurchase authorization, bringing the total authorization to $100.0 million for the stock repurchase program.

New Accounting Standards

Recently Adopted Accounting Standards

In December 2023, the FASB issued guidance for disclosure improvements for income taxes. These amendments require the disclosure of specific categories in the rate reconciliation and provide additional information for reconciling items that meet a quantitative threshold. This new guidance is effective for Kforce for our annual disclosures for the year ending December 31, 2025. This new guidance will modify our disclosures, but we do not expect this standard to have a material effect on our consolidated financial statements.

Accounting Standards Not Yet Adopted

In September 2025, the FASB issued guidance that provides targeted improvements for the accounting for internal-use software. This standard replaces the development stage framework with a more judgment-based framework and adds considerations to evaluate whether the probable-to-complete recognition threshold has been met. This guidance is effective for annual periods beginning after December 15, 2027, including interim periods within those annual periods. Early adoption of this guidance is permitted and may be applied using a prospective, modified or retrospective approach. We are evaluating this new guidance and the potential impact on our consolidated financial statements.

Note B - Reportable Segments

Kforce’s two reportable segments are Technology and Finance and Accounting (“FA”). Within each segment, we provide highly skilled professionals on a Flex and Direct Hire basis to our customers on traditional staffing engagements and increasingly, within our Technology segment, as a part of an overall solutions engagement. The chief operating decision-maker (“CODM”), our President and Chief Executive Officer, establishes the strategic direction of the Firm, its priorities and longer-term financial objectives. Our CODM is ultimately responsible for evaluating segment performance and making decisions regarding resource allocation. Our CODM evaluates performance based on, among others, revenue trends (relative to peers and market benchmarks) and segment gross profit, and other key leading indicators such as client visits, job order trends for traditional staffing assignments, opportunity pipeline reviews for solutions-oriented engagements, and trends in consultants on assignment. The CODM uses these financial metrics and productivity measures when making decisions about allocating capital and resources to the segments.

Segment gross profit is defined as segment revenue, less direct costs attributable to the reportable segment. The CODM is not provided income from operations or asset information by reportable segment as operations are largely combined.

The following table provides information on the operations of our segments:

(in thousands)TechnologyFATotal
Three Months Ended September 30,
Revenue$307,145$25,500$332,645
Direct costs224,79915,589240,388
Gross profit$82,346$9,911$92,257
Less:
Selling, general and administrative expenses75,884
Depreciation and amortization1,371
Other expense, net758
Income before income taxes$14,244
Revenue$325,511$27,808$353,319
Direct costs238,01816,734254,752
Gross profit$87,493$11,074$98,567
Less:
Selling, general and administrative expenses78,308
Depreciation and amortization1,543
Other expense, net429
Income before income taxes$18,287
(in thousands)TechnologyFATotal
Nine Months Ended September 30,
Revenue$923,956$73,033$996,989
Direct costs680,85244,972725,824
Gross profit$243,104$28,061$271,165
Less:
Selling, general and administrative expenses225,419
Depreciation and amortization4,225
Other expense, net2,352
Income before income taxes$39,169
Revenue$975,469$86,057$1,061,526
Direct costs716,04252,694768,736
Gross profit$259,427$33,363$292,790
Less:
Selling, general and administrative expenses234,216
Depreciation and amortization4,431
Other expense, net1,589
Income before income taxes$52,554

Note C - Disaggregation of Revenue

The following table provides information about disaggregated revenue by segment and revenue type:

(in thousands)TechnologyFATotal
Three Months Ended September 30,
Flex revenue$304,272$21,991$326,263
Direct Hire revenue2,8733,5096,382
Total Revenue$307,145$25,500$332,645
Flex revenue$322,118$23,714$345,832
Direct Hire revenue3,3934,0947,487
Total Revenue$325,511$27,808$353,319
Nine Months Ended September 30,
Flex revenue$914,551$62,693$977,244
Direct Hire revenue9,40510,34019,745
Total Revenue$923,956$73,033$996,989
Flex revenue$964,696$74,644$1,039,340
Direct Hire revenue10,77311,41322,186
Total Revenue$975,469$86,057$1,061,526

Note D - Allowance for Credit Losses

The following table presents the activity within the allowance for credit losses on trade receivables for the nine months ended September 30, 2025:

(in thousands)
Allowance for credit losses, December 31, 2024$916
Current period provision15
Write-offs charged against the allowance, net of recoveries of amounts previously written off(73)
Allowance for credit losses, September 30, 2025$858

The allowances on trade receivables presented in the Unaudited Condensed Consolidated Balance Sheets include $0.5 million and $0.6 million for reserves unrelated to credit losses at September 30, 2025 and December 31, 2024, respectively.

Note E - Other Assets, Net

Other assets, net consisted of the following:

(in thousands)September 30, 2025December 31, 2024
Assets held in Rabbi Trust$55,883$49,356
Capitalized software, net (1)45,63729,090
ROU assets for operating leases, net14,96813,764
Other non-current assets3,3312,446
Total Other assets, net$119,819$94,656

(1)This balance includes $14.6 million and $6.3 million related to capitalized implementation costs from cloud computing arrangements at September 30, 2025 and December 31, 2024, respectively. Accumulated amortization of capitalized software was $42.3 million and $40.1 million at September 30, 2025 and December 31, 2024, respectively.

Note F - Current Liabilities

The following table provides information on certain current liabilities:

(in thousands)September 30, 2025December 31, 2024
Accounts payable$43,201$38,315
Deferred compensation payable8,5188,602
Customer rebates payable4,9336,556
Accrued liabilities3,3174,259
Accrued professional fees2,8084,021
Total Accounts payable and other accrued liabilities$62,777$61,753
Payroll and benefits$41,313$32,990
Health insurance liabilities4,1713,593
Payroll taxes1,9261,698
Workers’ compensation liabilities581542
Total Accrued payroll costs$47,991$38,823

Note G - Credit Facility

On October 20, 2021, the Firm entered into an amended and restated credit agreement with Wells Fargo Bank, National Association, as administrative agent, Wells Fargo Securities, LLC, as lead arranger and bookrunner, Bank of America, N.A., as syndication agent, BMO Harris Bank, N.A., as documentation agent, and the lenders referred to therein (the “Amended and Restated Credit Facility”). Under the Amended and Restated Credit Facility, the Firm has a maximum borrowing capacity of $200.0 million, which may, subject to certain conditions and the participation of the lenders, be increased up to an aggregate additional amount of $150.0 million. Borrowings under the Amended and Restated Credit Facility are secured by substantially all of the tangible and intangible assets of the Firm. The maturity date of the Amended and Restated Credit Facility is October 20, 2026.

At September 30, 2025 and December 31, 2024, $65.0 million and $32.7 million was outstanding under the Amended and Restated Credit Facility, respectively. Kforce had $1.0 million of outstanding letters of credit at September 30, 2025 and December 31, 2024, which pursuant to the Amended and Restated Credit Facility, reduces the availability of our borrowing capacity. At September 30, 2025, we were in compliance with all of the covenants contained in the Amended and Restated Credit Facility.

Note H - Other Long-Term Liabilities

Other long-term liabilities consisted of the following:

(in thousands)September 30, 2025December 31, 2024
Deferred compensation payable - long term$48,073$46,183
Operating lease liabilities12,85511,858
Other long-term liabilities1118
Total Other long-term liabilities$60,939$58,059

Note I - Stock-Based Compensation

On April 23, 2025, Kforce’s shareholders approved the 2025 Stock Incentive Plan (the “2025 Plan”). The 2025 Plan allows for the issuance of stock options, stock appreciation rights (“SAR”), stock awards (including restricted stock awards (“RSAs”) and restricted stock units (“RSUs”)) and other stock-based awards, such as Performance-Based Awards (collectively referred to as “Restricted Stock”). The aggregate number of shares reserved under the 2025 Plan is approximately 2.7 million. Grants of an option or SAR reduce the reserve byone share, while a Restricted Stock award reduces the reserve by 2.72 shares. The 2025 Plan terminates on April 23, 2035.

The following table presents the Restricted Stock activity for the nine months ended September 30, 2025:

(in thousands, except per share amounts)Number of Restricted StockWeighted-AverageGrant DateFair ValueTotal IntrinsicValue of RestrictedStock Vested
Outstanding at December 31, 2024910$61.28
Granted75$49.34
Forfeited(47)$61.06
Vested(41)$46.64$1,777
Outstanding at September 30, 2025897$60.96

At September 30, 2025, total unrecognized stock-based compensation expense related to restricted stock was $32.8 million, which is expected to be recognized over a weighted-average remaining period of 4.3 years.

During the three and nine months ended September 30, 2025, stock-based compensation expense was $3.0 million and $10.3 million, respectively. During the three and nine months ended September 30, 2024, stock-based compensation expense was $3.5 million and $10.5 million, respectively. Stock-based compensation is included in Selling, general and administrative expenses (“SG&A”) in the Unaudited Condensed Consolidated Statements of Operations.

Note J - Commitments and Contingencies

Employment Agreements

Kforce has employment agreements with certain executives that provide for certain post-employment benefits under certain circumstances. At September 30, 2025, our liability would be approximately $27.4 million if, following a change in control, all of the executives under contract were terminated without cause by the employer or if the executives resigned for good reason, and $8.6 million if, in the absence of a change in control, all of the executives under contract were terminated by Kforce without cause or if the executives resigned for good reason.

Litigation

We are involved in legal proceedings, claims and administrative matters that arise in the ordinary course of business, and we have made accruals with respect to certain of these matters, where appropriate, that are reflected in our unaudited condensed consolidated financial statements but are not, individually or in the aggregate, considered material. For other matters for which an accrual has not been made, we have not yet determined that a loss is probable, or the amount of loss cannot be reasonably estimated. The outcome of any litigation is inherently uncertain, but we do not expect that these proceedings and claims, individually or in the aggregate, will have a material effect on our unaudited condensed consolidated financial statements; however, if decided adversely to us, or if we determine that settlement of particular litigation is appropriate, we may be subject to additional liabilities that could have a material adverse effect on our financial position, results of operations or cash flows. Kforce maintains liability insurance that insures us against workers’ compensation, personal and bodily injury, property damage, directors’ and officers’ liability, errors and omissions, cyber liability, employment practices liability and fidelity losses. There can be no assurance that Kforce’s liability insurance will cover all events or that the limits of coverage will be sufficient to fully cover all liabilities.

Note K - Subsequent Events

On November 5, 2025, the Firm entered into a senior secured credit facility with Bank of America, N.A., as administrative and collateral agent, BofA Securities, Inc. and PNC Capital Markets LLC as joint lead arrangers, BofA Securities, Inc. as bookrunner and the lenders referred to therein (the “Credit Facility”). Under the Credit Facility, the Firm has a maximum borrowing capacity of $200.0 million, which includes a $10.0 million sublimit for the issuance of standby and commercial letters and $10.0 million sublimit for swingline loans, and may, subject to certain conditions and the participation of the lenders, be increased up to an aggregate additional amount of $150.0 million. Borrowings under the Credit Facility are secured by substantially all of the tangible and intangible assets of the Firm. The maturity date of the Credit Facility is November 5, 2030.

The terms and conditions of the Credit Facility entered into on November 5, 2025 are substantially the same as the Amended and Restated Credit Facility entered into on October 20, 2021. Any loan under the Credit Facility will bear interest at a rate equal to either (a) Term SOFR (as described below) plus the Applicable Margin (as described below) or (b) the highest of (i) the Bank of America prime rate, (ii) the Federal Funds rate plus 0.50%, (iii) Term SOFR for a one-month interest period plus 1.00% and (iv)1.00% plus the Applicable Margin (the “Base Rate”).

Term SOFR refers to the Secured Overnight Financing Rate published term rate for the applicable interest period, but not less than zero. The Applicable Margin is based on the Firm’s total leverage ratio. The Applicable Margin for Term SOFR loans ranges from 1.250% to 1.625% and the Applicable Margin for Base Rate loans ranges from 0.250% to 0.625%.

The Firm will continually be subject to certain affirmative and negative covenants including, but not limited to, the maintenance of a fixed charge coverage ratio of not less than 1.25 to 1.00 and the maintenance of a total leverage ratio of no greater than 3.50 to 1.00.

Our ability to make distributions or repurchases of equity securities could be limited if an event of default has occurred. Furthermore, our ability to repurchase equity securities in excess of $25.0 million in any fiscal year could be limited if (a) the total leverage ratio is greater than 3.00 to 1.00 and (b) the Firm’s availability, inclusive of unrestricted cash, is less than $25.0 million.

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