Kforce (KFRC) Stock: Buy, Sell, or Hold?
KFRC - Kforce Inc.
$51.24
-0.25 (-0.49%)
▼
5d:
-5.02%
30d:
-11.21%
90d:
+2.69%
HOLD
MODERATE Confidence
Analysis Updated: Sep 11, 2026 12:00 AM ET
Earnings: Nov 02, 2026
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Bottom Line:
📊 HOLD: KFRC is fairly valued with market pricing in 4.7% annual growth. Fine to hold or accumulate slowly on dips.
📊 HOLD: KFRC is fairly valued with market pricing in 4.7% annual growth. Fine to hold or accumulate slowly on dips.
Long-Term Wealth Forecast (2031)
Based on Analyst Consensus Growth & Historical Valuation
0% (Stagnation)
50% (Hyper Growth)
EST. PRICE IN 2031
$81.14
Based on 12.8% avg growth
INTRINSIC VALUE TODAY
$50.38
Trading above historical range
How this is calculated: We use a Growth Decay Model: starting with analyst consensus growth (adjusted above) and gradually slowing it down to a long-term terminal rate (4%) by Year 5. This provides a more realistic valuation than assuming constant hyper-growth. We then apply a 14.5x Exit PE.
In-depth Analysis How we analyze
Valuation Analysis: KFRC is currently trading at $51.24, which is considered oversold relative to its 30-day fair value range of $54.08 to $59.23. From a valuation perspective, the stock is trading at a premium (Forward PE: 16.6) compared to its historical average (14.5). At these levels, the market is pricing in 4.7% annual earnings growth. This growth rate appears achievable given the company's track record, suggesting the valuation is rational.
Technical Outlook: Technically, KFRC is in a strong uptrend. Immediate support is located at $49.64, while resistance sits at $59.28.
Market Sentiment: KFRC scores 35/100 on our bottoming-setup gauge. Note this measures entry quality, not trend direction — a low score can mean the chart is extended after a strong run (don't chase) or still falling without stabilization; better entries typically come after a pullback toward the 20-day average. In the options market, Implied Volatility is low (29th percentile), suggesting options premiums are relatively cheap. This makes it an attractive time for long options strategies if you have a directional bias. Wall Street analysts see significant upside, with an average price target of $60.67 (+18.4%). The stock is fairly positioned - fine to hold existing positions or accumulate slowly on dips, but not an urgent buy.
Technical Outlook: Technically, KFRC is in a strong uptrend. Immediate support is located at $49.64, while resistance sits at $59.28.
Market Sentiment: KFRC scores 35/100 on our bottoming-setup gauge. Note this measures entry quality, not trend direction — a low score can mean the chart is extended after a strong run (don't chase) or still falling without stabilization; better entries typically come after a pullback toward the 20-day average. In the options market, Implied Volatility is low (29th percentile), suggesting options premiums are relatively cheap. This makes it an attractive time for long options strategies if you have a directional bias. Wall Street analysts see significant upside, with an average price target of $60.67 (+18.4%). The stock is fairly positioned - fine to hold existing positions or accumulate slowly on dips, but not an urgent buy.
Quick Decision Summary
Current Position
OVERSOLD
Historical Trading Range
$54.08 -
$59.23
Company Quality Score
53/100
(HOLD)
Options IV Signal
29th percentile
(COMPLACENCY WARNING)
Volume Confirmation
HIGH
Confidence Score
64.2%
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- BULLISH: Price oversold vs 30-day range
- BULLISH: Options cheap (IV 29th percentile)
- BEARISH: Weak technical setup (35/100)
- BULLISH: High volume confirmation
- BULLISH: Trading below Wall St target ($60.67)
- NEUTRAL: Market pricing in 4.7% annual earnings growth - fairly valued
- CAUTION: 5-day price weakness (-5.0%) - monitor closely
Trading Range Analysis
30-Day Trading Range
$54.08 -
$59.23
Current vs Trading Range
OVERSOLD
Expected Move (7 Days)
±$3.28
(6.4%)
Support & Resistance Levels
Support Level
$49.64
Resistance Level
$59.29
Current Trend
Strong Uptrend
Technical data as of
Sep 11, 2026
Fundamental Context
Forward P/E (Next Year Est.)
16.60
Wall Street Target
$60.67
(+18.4%)
Revenue Growth (YoY)
4.5%
Earnings Growth (YoY)
23.8%
Profit Margin
2.7%
Valuation Premium vs History
+4.7% premium
PE vs Historical
16.6 vs 14.5
FAIR
Market-Implied Price Targets
If current PE multiple persists
Implied Growth (YoY):
+4.7%
(market-implied from PE analysis)
1-Year Target
$53.65
(+5%)
2-Year Target
$56.17
(+10%)
3-Year Target
$58.81
(+15%)
3-Yr Target (if PE normalizes)
(PE: 17→15)
PE COMPRESSION
$51.38
(+0%)
Earnings growth offset by PE compression
3-Year Scenarios
Using analyst projected EPS growth
Bull:
(PE: 20.2, Growth: 21.6%)
$112.05
(+119%)
Base:
(SPY PE: 16.6, Growth: 21.6%)
$92.19
(+80%)
Bear:
(PE: 14.1, Growth: 21.6%)
$78.36
(+53%)
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Valuation based on Current Earnings
RECOVERY PLAY: Stock looks expensive now (24x PE), but valuation improves significantly next year (17x PE) as earnings recover.
Trailing PE: 24.29 | Current EPS (TTM): $2.12
Bull Case
$82.49
(+61%)
Analyst growth 45.6%, PE expands to 26.7
Base Case
$74.99
(+46%)
Market implied 45.6%, PE stable at 24.3
Bear Case
$35.01
(-32%)
Severe decline -20.0%, PE contracts to 20.6
These are projections based on PE multiples and EPS growth scenarios, not predictions. Actual results may vary significantly.
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