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Kelly Appoints Alan Stukalsky as Chief Product and Technology OfficerAlan Stukalsky joins Kelly as Chief Product and Technology Officer to oversee product strategy, technology capabilities, and digital innovation efforts.
Kelly Services, Inc.(KELYA)Earnings, Financials & Key Ratios
KELYA•NASDAQ
$13.51
Price updated Jul 7, 2026
AboutKelly Services, Inc., together with its subsidiaries, provides workforce solutions to various industries. The company operates through five segments: Professional & Industrial; Science, Engineering & Technology; Education; Outsourcing & Consulting; and International. The Professional & Industrial segment delivers staffing, outcome-based, and direct-hire services in the areas of office, professional, light industrial, and contact center specialties. The Science, Engineering & Technology segment offers staffing, outcome-based, and direct-hire services in the areas of science and clinical research, engineering, information technology, and telecommunications specialties. The Education segment provides staffing and executive search services to early childhood, and higher education markets. The Outsourcing & Consulting segment offers recruitment process outsourcing (RPO), payroll process outsourcing, and talent advisory services, as well as managed services. The International segment provides staffing, RPO, and direct-hire services in Europe and Mexico. The company serves customers in the United States, Canada, Mexico, Puerto Rico, France, Switzerland, Portugal, Russia, the United Kingdom, Italy, Germany, Ireland, rest of Europe, and the Asia-Pacific region. Kelly Services, Inc. was founded in 1946 and is headquartered in Troy, Michigan.Show more
- Revenue$4.25B-1.9%
- EBITDA-$27M-176.5%
- Net Income-$254M-42250.0%
- EPS (Diluted)-7.24-42740.2%
- Gross Margin20.07%-1.5%
- EBITDA Margin-0.64%-178.0%
- Operating Margin-1.64%-371.0%
- Net Margin-5.98%-42904.3%
- ROE-22.98%-47584.6%
KELYA Price & Volume
Kelly Services, Inc. (KELYA) stock price & volume — 10-year historical chart
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Cyclical Revenue Contraction Pressures Operating Margin Stability
Investment Thesis • Updated 2026Q1
VerdictNegative
Growth:Contracting
Profitability:Negative
Financial:Healthy
Cash Flow:Mixed
Primary Risk:Cyclical Revenue Contraction
Key Thesis Takeaways
- Kelly Services faces a challenging transition as it attempts to pivot toward specialized staffing segments while navigating a 10.7% year-over-year revenue decline observed in 2026Q1.
- While the company maintains a conservative capital structure with a 0.19 debt-to-equity ratio, the persistent inability to maintain positive operating margins—evidenced by the -1.64% operating margin in recent periods—suggests significant execution risk.
- Investors should monitor whether the firm can stabilize its cash-generating capacity, as the current liquidity buffer has dwindled to $25.6 million from $200.7 million in 2024Q1.
Verdict Logic
the company's inability to sustain consistent profitability, highlighted by a -0.6% net margin in 2026Q1, combined with a significant reduction in cash reserves to $25.6 million, warrants extreme caution.
KELYA Growth Metrics
Kelly Services, Inc. (KELYA) revenue, earnings & EPS growth — 3, 5 & 10-year CAGR
Revenue CAGR
10 Years-2.58%
5 Years-1.2%
3 Years-5.05%
TTM-7.3%
Profit CAGR
10 Years-
5 Years-
3 Years-
TTM-1190.29%
EPS CAGR
10 Years-
5 Years-
3 Years-
TTM-1253.91%
Return on Capital
10 Years1.74%
5 Years0.01%
3 Years-1.21%
Last Year-4.32%
KELYA Recent Earnings
Kelly Services, Inc. (KELYA) EPS & revenue vs analyst estimates — last 4 quarters
●Beat EPS 5/12 qtrs (42%)●Beat Revenue 8/12 qtrs (67%)
Q2 2026Latest
May 7, 2026Metric
Actual
Est
EPS
$0.03-57.1%
$0.07
Rev
$1.0B+2.0%
$1.0B
Q1 2026
Feb 12, 2026Metric
Actual
Est
EPS
$0.16-64.4%
$0.45
Rev
$1.0B+1.3%
$1.0B
Q4 2025
Nov 6, 2025Metric
Actual
Est
EPS
$0.18-57.1%
$0.42
Rev
$935M-9.6%
$1.0B
Q3 2025
Aug 7, 2025Metric
Actual
Est
EPS
$0.54+0.0%
$0.54
Rev
$1.1B+3.3%
$1.1B
| Quarter | Date | EPS (Act vs Est) | Revenue (Act vs Est) |
|---|---|---|---|
| Q2 2026Latest | May 7, 2026 | $0.03vs $0.07-57.1% | $1.0Bvs $1.0B+2.0% |
| Q1 2026 | Feb 12, 2026 | $0.16vs $0.45-64.4% | $1.0Bvs $1.0B+1.3% |
| Q4 2025 | Nov 6, 2025 | $0.18vs $0.42-57.1% | $935Mvs $1.0B-9.6% |
| Q3 2025 | Aug 7, 2025 | $0.54vs $0.54+0.0% | $1.1Bvs $1.1B+3.3% |
Based on last 12 quarters of dataView full earnings history →
Latest KELYA News
Recent stock market news and headlines for Kelly Services, Inc. (KELYA)
Peers Comparison
Key metrics vs top competitors for Kelly Services, Inc. (KELYA)
| Company | Price | Market Cap | P/E Ratio | Rev Growth (1Y) | Net Margin | ROE | Div Yield |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| $13.51 | $468.38M | -1.87 | -1.87% | -5.98% | -22.98% | 2.32% | |
| $39.34 | $1.83B | -135.66 | 0.58% | -0.09% | -0.81% | — | |
| $34.76 | $3.56B | 26.14 | -7.2% | 2.43% | 10.14% | — | |
| $20.96 | $894.99M | 8.06 | -2.91% | 2.85% | 6.26% | — | |
| $7.22 | $219.2M | -4.48 | 3.1% | -4.29% | -18.74% | — | |
| $54.40 | $994.32M | 27.76 | -5.43% | 2.6% | 27.22% | — |
Compare KELYA vs Peers
Kelly Services, Inc. (KELYA) vs competitors — business, growth, and fundamentals comparison against the closest industry rivals.
KELYA SEC Filings & Documents
Kelly Services, Inc. (KELYA) SEC filings — annual & quarterly reports (10-K, 10-Q)
8-K Announcements
6Material company update
May 13, 2026·SEC
Material company update
May 7, 2026·SEC
Material company update
Feb 12, 2026·SEC
10-K Annual Reports
210-Q Quarterly Reports
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KELYA Frequently Asked Questions
Kelly Services, Inc. (KELYA) stock FAQ — growth, dividends, profitability & financials explained
Growth & Financials
What is Kelly Services, Inc.'s revenue?
Kelly Services, Inc. (KELYA) reported $4.13B in revenue for fiscal year 2025. This represents a 25% increase from $3.30B in 1996.
How fast is Kelly Services, Inc. growing?
Kelly Services, Inc. (KELYA) saw revenue decline by 1.9% over the past year.
Is KELYA profitable?
Kelly Services, Inc. (KELYA) reported a net loss of $265.8M for fiscal year 2025.
Dividend & Returns
Does KELYA pay dividends?
Yes, Kelly Services, Inc. (KELYA) pays a dividend with a yield of 2.32%. This makes it attractive for income-focused investors.
What is KELYA's return on equity?
Kelly Services, Inc. (KELYA) has a return on equity (ROE) of -23.0%. Negative ROE indicates the company is unprofitable.
What is Kelly Services, Inc.'s free cash flow?
Kelly Services, Inc. (KELYA) generated $66.2M in free cash flow for fiscal year 2025. Positive FCF indicates the company can fund dividends, buybacks, or reinvestment.