Kforce (KFRC) shares plummeted 5.52% in pre-market trading on Tuesday, following a series of analyst reports maintaining hold ratings and lowering price targets for the company. The staffing and professional services firm faced downward pressure as investors reacted to the cautious outlook from multiple research firms.

Truist Securities reduced its price target for Kforce from $50 to $46, while maintaining a hold rating on the stock. This adjustment reflects growing concerns about the company's performance amid challenging macroeconomic conditions. Similarly, William Blair analyst Trevor Romeo reiterated a hold rating on KFRC stock, citing a mixed performance outlook.

The consensus among analysts polled by FactSet indicates an average hold rating for Kforce, with a mean price target of $50. This cautious stance from Wall Street experts suggests that investors may be wary of the company's near-term prospects, contributing to the significant drop in share price. As the staffing industry faces potential headwinds from economic uncertainties, Kforce's ability to navigate these challenges will be closely watched by market participants.