Kelly Services stock
KELYANASDAQKelly Services, Inc., IndustrialsISIN US4881522084
52Score 52 out of 100, Neutral
Price and trend
56 / 100
Price history
+61% in one yearThe chart shows daily closes over 20 years, adjusted for stock splits and without dividends. Click into the chart to set a price alert at that price.
Above the 200-day line: the price is 8.6% above it.
Since June 2026 the 50-day line has been above the 200-day line; the trend has turned up.
Sharply down: the price has fallen very quickly lately (RSI 26).
The price is 20% below its 52-week high. Largest decline in 20 years: 82% (April 2007 to March 2009).
Chart figures for advanced users
- SMA 50$15.91
- Average price of the last 50 trading days, shows the short-term trend.
- SMA 200$12.71
- Average price of the last 200 trading days, shows the long-term trend.
- RSI (14)26
- Relative strength over the last 14 days on a scale from 0 to 100. Above 70 the price counts as overheated, below 30 as sharply fallen.
- MACDbelow the signal line
- Compares a fast and a slow price average. Above its signal line momentum is rising, below it momentum is fading.
- Support$8.08
- The lowest closing price of the last twelve months.
- Resistance$17.28
- The highest closing price of the last twelve months.
Snapshot
Computed from the data by fixed rules, no AI
- Kelly Services, Inc. belongs to the Staffing & Employment Services industry (United States) and, with a market value of $480.81M, is number 15 of 19 companies in its industry on MEQIRI.
- In fiscal 2025 it reported revenue of $4.25B (down 1.9% year on year) and a loss of $254.1M.
- For fiscal 2026, analysts expect on average revenue of $4.07B (down 4.4%) and adjusted earnings per share of $1.03 (down 19.3%).
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- MEQIRI Score 52 out of 100 (Neutral): rank 756 of 1018 in Industrials, median 61.
- Our model puts fair value at $39.90, with the price 65% below it.
In plain words
The numbers on this page in plain words, written by an AI
Strengths
- Analysts expect strong earnings growthUp 49.1% a year through 2027 (estimates from 3 analysts).
- Below fair valuePrice 65% below the fair value of $39.90.Valuation 97
- Share buybacksShare count down 11% since 2020.Capital allocation 55
Weaknesses
- Loss-makingLoss of $125M over the last 12 months.Fundamentals 44
Its standout strengths are valuation and stability, while growth and profitability hold the score back.
Daily figure as of 13 Nov 2026
How the score is calculatedScore overview
Fundamental quality fluctuates.
Score history
The full history of up to 20 years comes with MEQIRI Pro.
See plansCrash risk medium
How well MEQIRI warnsIn the middle among smaller stocks.
From 2016 to 2025, 20 in 100 such stocks fell 30% or more within a year, against a group average of 23 in 100.
What drives the risk
- weak fundamentals
- high price swings
Valuation
Valuation signal
Significantly undervaluedIn our model the price counts as cheap below $28.50 and expensive above $66.50 (uncertainty high, based on the price swings of the past year).
Calculated with a cost of equity of 8.8%. At 9.8% the fair value would be $32.70, at 7.8% it would be $50.74.
Valuation metrics
From the cash-flow model alone; without earnings there is no industry value.
Calculate with your own assumptionsCompany performance
This shows several years of history with an automatic assessment.
Revenue
In the twelve months to 27 Sep 2026, revenue fell 7.7% on the twelve months before. Revenue has stayed largely stable since 2006.
Margins
- Gross margin
- Operating margin
- Net margin
In fiscal 2025: gross 20%, operating −2%, net −6%.
Debt & balance sheet
latest quarterThe balance sheet is solid, with low debt and comfortable interest coverage.
Earnings
- Next earnings
- 11 Feb 2027in 90 days
- Last reported
- 5 Nov 2026EPS reported $0.07 (expected $0.07)above expectations
Analyst estimates
Analysts have cut their 2027 earnings estimate by 9.1% since 15 Oct 2026. Falling estimates often precede bad news.
- Earnings per share
- $1.03−6.4%
- Revenue
- $4.07B−0.9%
- Earnings per share
- $1.66−9.1%
- Revenue
- $4.19B−1.5%
MEQIRI has stored the estimates since 15 Oct 2026. Until 30 days are available, the card shows the change since that day. Mean estimate according to Financial Modeling Prep. No price target and no recommendation.
Company outlook raised
Share price after the results: −0.2%2026 expectations improved versus the February view, with third-quarter revenue flat to down 2%; the adjusted EBITDA margin outlook is unchanged.
“For the third quarter, we expect underlying revenue growth of 1% to 2% and total revenue to be flat to a decline of 2% versus the prior year. For adjusted EBITDA margin, we expect year-over-year improvement of 40 to 50 basis points in the quarter, resulting in adjusted EBITDA margin in the low 2% range.”The outlook is not part of the score and not a recommendation to buy or sell.
From the earnings call on 6 Aug 2026 (fiscal Q2 2026), read by AI.
Insiders
Open-market purchases and sales by executives, board members and major holders
No open-market purchases in the last 6 months. One insider sold, $293,302 in total.
Sales say less than purchases: many insiders sell on a fixed plan, for taxes or to diversify.
- Williams Vanessa PetersonSale
14 May 2026, EVP, Gen Counsel & Corp Secretary
- Shares
- 29,999.23
- Price
- $9.78
- Value
- $293,302
Source: Form 4 filings with the US Securities and Exchange Commission. Grants, option exercises, gifts and tax withholdings are hidden. Not a recommendation to buy.
What happened at Kelly Services
The key events of the last six months from our own data. A click takes you to the matching card.
Sector comparison
1018 rated companies in Industrials
- This company
- 52
- Sector median
- 61
Categories against the sector median
The median is the middle value: half of the companies in the sector lie above it, half below. Categories with too few comparable companies are left out.
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ETFs that hold Kelly Services
Held by 7 ETFs on Xetra. Shown per index: the ETF with the largest weight.
| ETF | Weight | Cost | Fund size |
|---|---|---|---|
| Avantis Global Small Cap Value UCITS ETFAVWS | 0.05% | 0.39% | €1.49B |
| WisdomTree US Equity Income UCITS ETF EUR Hedged AccWTDY | 0.03% | 0.35% | €204.34M |
| L&G Russell 2000 US Small Cap Quality UCITS ETFETLZ | 0.03% | 0.30% | €185.82M |
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| WisdomTree US High Dividend UCITS ETF AccWTD9 | 0.03% | 0.29% | €182.46M |
| Xtrackers Russell 2000 UCITS ETF 1CXRS2 | 0.01% | 0.30% | €2.22B |
| State Street SPDR Russell 2000 U.S. Small Cap UCITS ETF (Acc)ZPRR | 0.01% | 0.30% | €4.28B |
Holdings as reported by the funds via FMP, excluding swap ETFs (their holdings are only collateral).
Data status and sources
- Score
- Daily value of 13 Nov 2026, recalculated nightly
- Price
- Closing price of 12 Nov 2026
- Latest annual report
- Fiscal year 2025, period end 28 Dec 2025
- Source
- Financial statements, ratios and prices from Financial Modeling Prep (FMP), based on the company's reports. MEQIRI calculates the score and fair value from them.
Mandatory disclosures for this rating
- ; time horizon around 12 months
- Rated Neutral, published since 7 Nov 2026 (in the score history since 18 Oct 2026)
- Valuation signal Undervalued since 7 Nov 2026, previously Fairly valued
- End-of-day prices, metrics cached for up to 24 hours
- Score and fair value are estimates from a disclosed model. They are not facts and not a price target.
- Produced by SSM Ventures UG (haftungsbeschränkt), responsible person Sven Brostmeyer, Managing Director, automatically according to the disclosed model.
- Not investment advice. Losses up to and including a total loss are possible. Personal circumstances are not considered.