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Kelly Services

KELYA and KELYA

Kelly Services is a global specialty talent solutions provider that connects organizations with skilled workers through temporary and permanent staffing, outcome-based solutions, and workforce management services.

Market cap
$545M+24.0%
Revenue$4.1B-7.3%
Net income-$265.8M-1,190%
Free cash flow$115.2M+46.0%
EPS (diluted)-$7.59-1,232%
Trailing twelve months · change vs. prior year

Earnings

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Aug 6, 2026 (In 1 week)
Revenue estimate$1.0B
EPS estimate$0.19

Financials

Q1 2026

Income statement

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Revenue$1.0B-10.7%
Gross profit$196.4M-17.0%
Operating income-$5.1M-147%
Net income-$5.9M-202%
EPS (diluted)-$0.17-206%

Balance sheet

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Cash & equivalents$29.5M-14.5%
Total debt$183.9M-30.9%
Total equity$968.5M-21.9%
Total assets$2.3B-13.1%

Cash flow

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Operating cash flow-$25.4M-206%
CapEx$1.1M-56.0%
Free cash flow-$26.5M-224%

Valuation & ratios

Valuation

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Market cap$797.04M+24.0%
Enterprise value$951.44M-0.8%
P/S0.2×0.0×

Profitability

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Gross margin19.7%-0.8pp
Operating margin-2.1%-4.2pp
Net margin-6.4%-7.0pp

Returns & leverage

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Return on equity-24.1%-26.0pp
Debt / equity0.2×0.0×
Current ratio1.6×-0.1×

Segments

By segment

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Enterprise Talent Management$459.2M-13.2%
Education$294.1M-4.8%
Science, Engineering & Technology$289.2M-11.6%

By geography

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Other$74.3M-10.8%
Total Asia-Pacific Region$15.6M+1.3%
Total Europe Region$12.2M

Competitors

Profile

Kelly Services is a global specialty talent solutions provider that connects organizations with skilled workers through temporary and permanent staffing, outcome-based solutions, and workforce management services. The company focuses on higher-margin specialties including education, science, engineering, and technology, while providing global managed service provider (MSP) and recruitment process outsourcing (RPO) capabilities. Its core value proposition centers on enabling employers to recruit and manage talent efficiently while helping job seekers find meaningful work across diverse industries.

Competitive position

Kelly is a leading global provider of differentiated workforce solutions, maintaining a top-tier position in specialized markets like education and clinical research while competing as one of the largest staffing firms worldwide.

GeographiesNorth America, Europe, Asia-Pacific
Customer segmentsEnterprise, Government, Educational Institutions, SME
Business modelStaffing as a Service, Managed Service Provider (MSP), Recruitment Process Outsourcing (RPO), Business Process Outsourcing (BPO)
SuppliersSkilled labor pool, Technology infrastructure providers, Third-party AI solution vendors, Insurance carriers for workers' compensation
CustomersFortune 500 companies, Public school districts, Federal government agencies, Telecommunications providers
Listed1972
Employees6.2K
CEOChristopher D. Layden
FilingsSEC EDGAR

Questions, answered.

What is Kelly Services's market cap?
Kelly Services (KELYA) has a market capitalization of $545.0M and trades on NASDAQ.
What is Kelly Services's revenue and profitability?
Kelly Services generated $4.1B in trailing twelve-month revenue with a net loss of $265.8M, representing a net margin of -6.4%. Gross margin stands at 19.7%, with free cash flow of $115.2M. These figures are based on the Q2 2026 filing.
Who are Kelly Services's competitors?
Kelly Services's key competitors include ManpowerGroup Inc., Robert Half Inc., Mastech Digital, Inc., and others. These companies compete in similar markets and product categories.
Who does Kelly Services partner with?
Kelly Services's notable partners include Persol Holdings Co., Ltd..
What subsidiaries does Kelly Services have?
Kelly Services's subsidiaries include Motion Recruitment Partners, Softworld, RocketPower, and others.
Where is Kelly Services headquartered?
Kelly Services is headquartered in United States of America and employs approximately 6,200 people. It has been publicly traded since 1972.