Kelly Services Past Earnings Performance
Past criteria checks 0/6
Kelly Services's earnings have been declining at an average annual rate of -71.9%, while the Professional Services industry saw earnings growing at 12.3% annually. Revenues have been declining at an average rate of 2.9% per year.
Key information
-71.86%
Earnings growth rate
-71.91%
EPS growth rate
| Professional Services Industry Growth | 10.99% |
| Revenue growth rate | -2.92% |
| Return on equity | -27.44% |
| Net Margin | -6.44% |
| Last Earnings Update | 29 Mar 2026 |
Recent past performance updates
Recent updates
Narrative Update • Apr 23
KELY.A: Future Upside Will Depend On Executing The 2026 Revenue Outlook
Analysts have trimmed their price target on Kelly Services by $1 to $15, reflecting updated estimates following Q4 results and the company's 2026 outlook, while broader valuation inputs such as fair value and profit margin assumptions remain essentially unchanged. Analyst Commentary Analysts are adjusting their views on Kelly Services around the updated Q4 results and the 2026 outlook, with the latest changes reflected in the revised US$15 price target.Narrative Update • Apr 09
KELY.A: Future Upside Will Rely On Executing The 2026 Outlook
Analysts have trimmed their price target on Kelly Services to $15 from $16, reflecting updated estimates following Q4 results and the company's 2026 outlook. Analyst Commentary Recent commentary around Kelly Services focuses on how the updated Q4 figures and the 2026 outlook fit with the new US$15 price target.Narrative Update • Mar 25
KELY.A: Future Upside Will Depend On Delivering 2026 Outlook After Price Trim
Analysts have trimmed their price target on Kelly Services to $15 from $16, reflecting updated estimates following Q4 results and the company's 2026 outlook. Analyst Commentary Recent commentary around Kelly Services centers on how the updated Q4 figures and 2026 outlook feed into valuation and execution risk.Narrative Update • Mar 10
KELY.A: Future Upside Will Rely On Executing 2026 Outlook After Price Cut
Analysts have trimmed their price target on Kelly Services by $1 to $15, reflecting updated estimates after Q4 results and the company's 2026 outlook. Analyst Commentary Recent research around Kelly Services centers on how the Q4 results and the 2026 outlook align with the current share price, leading to a trimmed price target of $15 from $16.Narrative Update • Feb 24
KELY.A: Future Upside Will Depend On 2026 Outlook Execution After Target Cut
Analysts have lowered their fair value estimate for Kelly Services to about $16.67 from $17.67 and reduced the price target to $15 from $16, citing updated forecasts following Q4 results and the company's 2026 outlook. Analyst Commentary Recent research updates reflect a more cautious stance on Kelly Services, with fair value and price targets adjusted after the latest Q4 results and the 2026 outlook.Narrative Update • Feb 09
KELY.A: Future Upside Will Hinge On Execution After Soft Q4 Outlook
Narrative Update on Kelly Services Analysts have reduced their price target on Kelly Services to US$16 from US$25, citing recent quarterly results that fell short of expectations and a softer Q4 outlook as key reasons for the reset in expectations. Analyst Commentary Recent commentary reflects a reset in expectations around Kelly Services, with the lower US$16 price target framed against softer near term performance and a more cautious macro backdrop.Narrative Update • Jan 26
KELY.A: Future Upside Will Depend On Execution After Lowered Expectations
Analysts have lowered their price target on Kelly Services to US$16 from US$25, citing recent quarterly results that fell short of expectations, along with what they describe as weaker Q3 performance and a soft Q4 outlook. Analyst Commentary Bullish Takeaways Bullish analysts are maintaining positive ratings even with the lower US$16 target, which signals they still see upside potential from current trading levels based on their assumptions.Narrative Update • Jan 10
KELY.A: Future Upside Will Rely On Execution After Reset Expectations
Narrative Update Analysts have reduced their price target on Kelly Services to $16 from $25, citing a Q2 earnings miss, a Q3 shortfall, and a soft Q4 outlook as key factors behind the reset. Analyst Commentary Recent research on Kelly Services focuses on how the company is handling softer results and what that means for valuation and execution over the next few quarters.Narrative Update • Dec 26
KELY.A: Future Upside Will Stem From Undervalued Specialty Mix Amid Macro Headwinds
Analysts have reduced their price target on Kelly Services to $16 from $25, citing weaker than expected Q2 results, a Q3 shortfall, and a soft Q4 outlook amid increasingly challenging macroeconomic conditions. Analyst Commentary Analysts are recalibrating their views on Kelly Services, balancing ongoing execution strengths against a tougher macro backdrop and reduced near term visibility.Narrative Update • Dec 11
KELY.A: Future Upside Will Stem From Higher-Margin Specialty Staffing Mix
Analysts have reduced their price target on Kelly Services to $16 from $25, citing weaker than expected Q2 results, a Q3 shortfall, and a soft Q4 outlook, even as they continue to view the shares as significantly undervalued relative to peers. Analyst Commentary Analysts remain divided on Kelly Services, balancing a structurally more attractive business mix with near term execution and macro headwinds.Narrative Update • Nov 27
KELY.A: Shares Will Benefit From Shift Toward Higher-Margin Staffing Segments
Analysts have reduced their fair value estimate for Kelly Services from $24 to approximately $17.67 following recent quarterly results and a softer outlook. They cite weaker revenue growth, narrower margins, and headwinds from the macroeconomic environment as key factors for this adjustment.Analysis Article • Nov 15
Kelly Services (NASDAQ:KELY.A) Has Announced A Dividend Of $0.075
Kelly Services, Inc. ( NASDAQ:KELY.A ) has announced that it will pay a dividend of $0.075 per share on the 3rd of...Narrative Update • Nov 08
KELY.A: Shares Will Gain From Transformation Into Higher-Margin Staffing Solutions
Kelly Services Price Target Slightly Lowered Amid Analyst Optimism Analysts have modestly reduced their fair value target for Kelly Services from $26 to $24 per share. This adjustment reflects a blend of slower projected revenue growth, improved margin expectations, and continued conviction in the company’s strategic transformation and discount valuation.Analysis Article • Sep 26
We Think Kelly Services (NASDAQ:KELY.A) Can Stay On Top Of Its Debt
Some say volatility, rather than debt, is the best way to think about risk as an investor, but Warren Buffett famously...Analysis Article • May 11
Kelly Services (NASDAQ:KELY.A) Will Pay A Dividend Of $0.075
The board of Kelly Services, Inc. ( NASDAQ:KELY.A ) has announced that it will pay a dividend of $0.075 per share on...Analysis Article • Feb 23
Kelly Services (NASDAQ:KELY.A) Is Paying Out A Dividend Of $0.075
The board of Kelly Services, Inc. ( NASDAQ:KELY.A ) has announced that it will pay a dividend of $0.075 per share on...Analysis Article • Nov 15
It's Down 26% But Kelly Services, Inc. (NASDAQ:KELY.A) Could Be Riskier Than It Looks
The Kelly Services, Inc. ( NASDAQ:KELY.A ) share price has fared very poorly over the last month, falling by a...Analysis Article • Nov 14
We Think Kelly Services' (NASDAQ:KELY.A) Solid Earnings Are Understated
The stock was sluggish on the back of Kelly Services, Inc.'s ( NASDAQ:KELY.A ) recent earnings report. Our analysis...Analysis Article • Nov 10
Kelly Services (NASDAQ:KELY.A) Is Paying Out A Dividend Of $0.075
Kelly Services, Inc. ( NASDAQ:KELY.A ) will pay a dividend of $0.075 on the 4th of December. This means that the annual...
New Narrative • Sep 18
Technology And Life Sciences Driven Growth Amidst Strategic Expansion And Market Challenges
Focus on technology and life sciences sectors, along with acquisitions like Motion Recruitment Partners, suggests growth potential in high-margin markets.Analysis Article • Aug 07
Kelly Services (NASDAQ:KELY.A) May Have Issues Allocating Its Capital
When researching a stock for investment, what can tell us that the company is in decline? Businesses in decline often...Analysis Article • Jul 11
What Is Kelly Services, Inc.'s (NASDAQ:KELY.A) Share Price Doing?
While Kelly Services, Inc. ( NASDAQ:KELY.A ) might not have the largest market cap around , it saw significant share...Analysis Article • Apr 17
Kelly Services, Inc.'s (NASDAQ:KELY.A) Low P/S No Reason For Excitement
When close to half the companies operating in the Professional Services industry in the United States have...Analysis Article • Feb 16
Kelly Services' (NASDAQ:KELY.A) Returns On Capital Not Reflecting Well On The Business
What financial metrics can indicate to us that a company is maturing or even in decline? A business that's potentially...Revenue & Expenses Breakdown
Revenue & Expenses Breakdown
How Kelly Services makes and spends money. Based on latest reported earnings, on an LTM basis.
Earnings and Revenue History
| Date | Revenue | Earnings | G+A Expenses | R&D Expenses |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 29 Mar 26 | 4,127 | -266 | 747 | 0 |
| 28 Dec 25 | 4,251 | -254 | 768 | 0 |
| 28 Sep 25 | 4,393 | -157 | 796 | 0 |
| 29 Jun 25 | 4,496 | -6 | 823 | 0 |
| 30 Mar 25 | 4,452 | -20 | 809 | 0 |
| 29 Dec 24 | 4,332 | -1 | 785 | 0 |
| 29 Sep 24 | 4,373 | 42 | 786 | 0 |
| 30 Jun 24 | 4,453 | 47 | 784 | 0 |
| 31 Mar 24 | 4,613 | 50 | 826 | 0 |
| 31 Dec 23 | 4,836 | 36 | 875 | 0 |
| 01 Oct 23 | 4,837 | 24 | 883 | 0 |
| 02 Jul 23 | 4,887 | 1 | 904 | 0 |
| 02 Apr 23 | 4,937 | -4 | 921 | 0 |
| 01 Jan 23 | 4,965 | -62 | 922 | 0 |
| 02 Oct 22 | 4,982 | 10 | 915 | 0 |
| 03 Jul 22 | 5,009 | 60 | 905 | 0 |
| 03 Apr 22 | 5,000 | 82 | 878 | 0 |
| 02 Jan 22 | 4,910 | 155 | 854 | 0 |
| 03 Oct 21 | 4,901 | 107 | 837 | 0 |
| 04 Jul 21 | 4,744 | 89 | 804 | 0 |
| 04 Apr 21 | 4,461 | 107 | 767 | 0 |
| 03 Jan 21 | 4,516 | -72 | 785 | 0 |
| 27 Sep 20 | 4,612 | -78 | 772 | 0 |
| 28 Jun 20 | 4,842 | -106 | 802 | 0 |
| 29 Mar 20 | 5,234 | -64 | 854 | 0 |
| 29 Dec 19 | 5,356 | 111 | 872 | 0 |
| 29 Sep 19 | 5,433 | 71 | 883 | 0 |
| 30 Jun 19 | 5,507 | 114 | 889 | 0 |
| 31 Mar 19 | 5,527 | 16 | 887 | 0 |
| 30 Dec 18 | 5,514 | 23 | 883 | 0 |
| 30 Sep 18 | 5,522 | 64 | 898 | 0 |
| 01 Jul 18 | 5,508 | 54 | 893 | 0 |
| 01 Apr 18 | 5,455 | 87 | 882 | 0 |
| 31 Dec 17 | 5,374 | 71 | 871 | 0 |
| 01 Oct 17 | 5,257 | 73 | 842 | 0 |
| 02 Jul 17 | 5,176 | 129 | 826 | 0 |
| 02 Apr 17 | 5,217 | 119 | 835 | 0 |
| 01 Jan 17 | 5,277 | 118 | 840 | 0 |
| 02 Oct 16 | 5,434 | 132 | 855 | 0 |
| 03 Jul 16 | 5,537 | 62 | 870 | 0 |
| 03 Apr 16 | 5,547 | 60 | 863 | 0 |
| 03 Jan 16 | 5,518 | 52 | 854 | 0 |
| 27 Sep 15 | 5,482 | 36 | 854 | 0 |
| 28 Jun 15 | 5,527 | 28 | 857 | 0 |
Quality Earnings: KELY.A is currently unprofitable.
Growing Profit Margin: KELY.A is currently unprofitable.
Free Cash Flow vs Earnings Analysis
Past Earnings Growth Analysis
Earnings Trend: KELY.A is unprofitable, and losses have increased over the past 5 years at a rate of 71.9% per year.
Accelerating Growth: Unable to compare KELY.A's earnings growth over the past year to its 5-year average as it is currently unprofitable
Earnings vs Industry: KELY.A is unprofitable, making it difficult to compare its past year earnings growth to the Professional Services industry (8.7%).
Return on Equity
High ROE: KELY.A has a negative Return on Equity (-27.44%), as it is currently unprofitable.
Return on Assets
Return on Capital Employed
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Company Analysis and Financial Data Status
| Data | Last Updated (UTC time) |
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| Company Analysis | 2026/05/26 07:13 |
| End of Day Share Price | 2026/05/22 00:00 |
| Earnings | 2026/03/29 |
| Annual Earnings | 2025/12/28 |
Data Sources
The data used in our company analysis is from S&P Global Market Intelligence LLC. The following data is used in our analysis model to generate this report. Data is normalised which can introduce a delay from the source being available.
| Package | Data | Timeframe | Example US Source * |
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| Company Financials | 10 years |
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| Analyst Consensus Estimates | +3 years |
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| Market Prices | 30 years |
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| Ownership | 10 years |
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| Management | 10 years |
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| Key Developments | 10 years |
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* Example for US securities, for non-US equivalent regulatory forms and sources are used.
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Analyst Sources
Kelly Services, Inc. is covered by 8 analysts. 3 of those analysts submitted the estimates of revenue or earnings used as inputs to our report. Analysts submissions are updated throughout the day.
| Analyst | Institution |
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| Kevin Steinke | Barrington Research Associates, Inc. |
| James Samford | Citigroup Inc |
| Ty Govatos | CL King & Associates, Inc. |