Kelly Services Management
Management criteria checks 1/4
Kelly Services' CEO is Chris Layden, appointed in Sep 2025, has a tenure of less than a year. total yearly compensation is $5.82M, comprised of 5.3% salary and 94.7% bonuses, including company stock and options. directly owns 1.1% of the company’s shares, worth $5.33M. The average tenure of the management team and the board of directors is 2.5 years and 0.5 years respectively.
Key information
Chris Layden
Chief executive officer
US$5.8m
Total compensation
| CEO salary percentage | 5.28% |
| CEO tenure | less than a year |
| CEO ownership | 1.1% |
| Management average tenure | 2.5yrs |
| Board average tenure | less than a year |
Recent management updates
Recent updates
Narrative Update • Jun 23
KELY.A: Future Upside Will Depend On Executing Second Half 2026 Guidance
Analysts have maintained their $16.67 price target for Kelly Services, citing only minor adjustments to assumptions such as discount rate, long term revenue growth, profit margin and future P/E that do not materially change their overall valuation view on the stock. What’s in the News for Kelly Services Kelly Services received shareholder approval at the May 7, 2026 AGM for an amendment to the company’s Amended and Restated Certificate of Incorporation, reflecting changes in company bylaws and rules.Narrative Update • Jun 05
KELY.A: Future Upside Will Depend On Executing The 2026 Revenue Guidance
Analysts have modestly adjusted their price target for Kelly Services to $16.67, reflecting updated assumptions around revenue growth, profit margins, the discount rate and the future P/E multiple. What's in the News At the AGM held on May 7, 2026, Kelly Services shareholders approved an amendment to the company’s Amended and Restated Certificate of Incorporation.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...CEO Compensation Analysis
| Date | Total Compensation | Salary | Company Earnings |
|---|---|---|---|
| Mar 29 2026 | n/a | n/a | -US$266m |
| Dec 28 2025 | US$6m | US$308k | -US$254m |
Compensation vs Market: Chris's total compensation ($USD5.82M) is above average for companies of similar size in the US market ($USD2.47M).
Compensation vs Earnings: Insufficient data to compare Chris's compensation with company performance.
CEO
Chris Layden (42 yo)
less than a year
Tenure
US$5,823,079
Compensation
Mr. Christopher D. Layden also known as Chris is President & CEO of Kelly Services, Inc. from September 2, 2025 and is Director since 2025. Mr. Layden has B.A. in Philosophy from Boston College He is Direc...
Leadership Team
| Name | Position | Tenure | Compensation | Ownership |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| President | less than a year | US$5.82m | 1.1% $ 5.3m | |
| Executive VP & CFO | 2.5yrs | US$1.62m | 0.66% $ 3.2m | |
| Senior VP | 5.8yrs | US$1.15m | 0.24% $ 1.1m | |
| Senior VP & President of Kelly Education | 7.5yrs | US$825.66k | 0.22% $ 1.1m | |
| VP, Corporate Controller & Chief Accounting Officer | less than a year | no data | 0.071% $ 341.0k | |
| Senior VP & Chief People Officer | 5.8yrs | no data | no data | |
| Strategic Advisor | 1.8yrs | US$2.18m | 0.58% $ 2.8m | |
| President of Staffing & BPO of Kelly | 3.8yrs | no data | no data | |
| Chief Growth Officer | less than a year | no data | no data | |
| President of Kelly Science | no data | no data | 0.10% $ 485.9k |
2.5yrs
Average Tenure
57yo
Average Age
Experienced Management: KELY.A's management team is considered experienced (2.5 years average tenure).
Board Members
| Name | Position | Tenure | Compensation | Ownership |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| President | no data | US$5.82m | 1.1% $ 5.3m | |
| Independent Director | 11.9yrs | US$265.00k | 0.032% $ 153.6k | |
| Independent Director | less than a year | no data | 0.020% $ 97.3k | |
| Independent Director | less than a year | no data | 0.020% $ 95.9k | |
| Independent Director | less than a year | no data | no data | |
| Independent Director | 18.4yrs | US$270.00k | 0.14% $ 655.2k | |
| Independent Director | less than a year | no data | no data | |
| Non-Executive Chairman | less than a year | no data | 0.072% $ 349.6k | |
| Independent Director | 4.5yrs | US$250.00k | no data | |
| Independent Director | less than a year | no data | no data |
0.5yrs
Average Tenure
61.5yo
Average Age
Experienced Board: KELY.A's board of directors are not considered experienced ( 0.5 years average tenure), which suggests a new board.
Company Analysis and Financial Data Status
| Data | Last Updated (UTC time) |
|---|---|
| Company Analysis | 2026/07/06 21:42 |
| End of Day Share Price | 2026/07/06 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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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 |
|---|---|
| Kevin Steinke | Barrington Research Associates, Inc. |
| James Samford | Citigroup Inc |
| Ty Govatos | CL King & Associates, Inc. |