Kelly Services Inc (KELYA) Stock Price & Analysis
Kelly Services Inc (KELYA) rose 0.66% to USD 15.16 as of July 25, 2026 at 06:11 UTC, according to Nexqual real-time market data.
KELYA last closed at USD 15.06; the session ranged USD 14.91–15.25 on volume of 283,775 shares. Market capitalization is $525.58M, with a 52-week range of USD 7.98–15.89 (NMS). Source: Nexqual, July 25, 2026 at 06:11 UTC.
Key Statistics (as of July 25, 2026 at 06:11 UTC)
| Price | USD 15.16 |
|---|---|
| Change | ▲ 0.66% (up) |
| Previous Close | USD 15.06 |
| Open | USD 15.09 |
| Day Range | USD 14.91 – 15.25 |
| 52-Week Range | USD 7.98 – 15.89 |
| Volume | 283,775 shares |
| Market Cap | $525.58M |
| Exchange | NMS |
Technical Analysis (KELYA)
Nexqual's technical model rates KELYA "STRONG BUY" based on 5 bullish and 0 bearish signals across 125 daily candles, as of July 25, 2026 at 06:11 UTC.
| Overall Signal | STRONG BUY |
|---|---|
| RSI (14) | 69.51 (neutral) |
| vs SMA50 | Above (USD 12.32) |
| MACD | 0.93 (positive) |
Analyst Ratings (KELYA)
Wall Street analysts rate KELYA "Buy" based on 3 analysts, with a mean price target of USD 16.67 (range USD 15–18), per Nexqual as of July 25, 2026 at 06:11 UTC.
| Consensus Rating | Buy |
|---|---|
| Analyst Count | 3 |
| Mean Target | USD 16.67 |
| High Target | USD 18 |
| Low Target | USD 15 |
| Buy / Hold / Sell | 2 / 1 / 0 |
Earnings (KELYA)
| Next Earnings Date | 2026-08-06 |
|---|---|
| EPS Estimate | USD 0.24 |
| Revenue Estimate | $1.01B |
Recent Earnings History
| Quarter | Actual vs Estimate |
|---|---|
| 2026-03-31 | USD 0.03 vs est 0.06 ▼ miss |
| 2025-12-31 | USD 0.16 vs est 0.44 ▼ miss |
| 2025-09-30 | USD 0.18 vs est 0.42 ▼ miss |
| 2025-06-30 | USD 0.54 vs est 0.55 ▼ miss |
Source: Nexqual, July 25, 2026 at 06:11 UTC.
Financials & Fundamentals (KELYA)
| Total Revenue | $4.13B |
|---|---|
| Revenue Growth (YoY) | -10.70% |
| Gross Margin | +19.70% |
| Operating Margin | +0.39% |
| Profit Margin | -6.44% |
| ROE | -24.07% |
| Debt / Equity | 18.99 |
| Current Ratio | 1.59 |
| Total Cash | $25.60M |
| Total Debt | $183.90M |
| Free Cash Flow | $120.06M |
Source: Nexqual, July 25, 2026 at 06:11 UTC.
Financial Health Score (KELYA)
Nexqual rates Kelly Services Inc's overall financial health "Mixed" across five dimensions, as of July 25, 2026 at 06:11 UTC.
| Growth | Weak — Revenue -2% YoY (annual), declining |
|---|---|
| Profitability | Weak — Gross margin 20%, operating 0% |
| Balance Sheet | Strong — $26M cash vs $184M debt |
| Cash Flow | Mixed — FCF $120M, slim 2.8% margin |
| Efficiency | Critical — ROE -24%, ROA 1.0% |
Ownership (KELYA)
| Insider Ownership | +10.25% |
|---|---|
| Institutional Ownership | +89.28% |
| Shares Outstanding | 31.37M |
| Float | 29.38M |
| Short % of Float | +5.04% |
Source: Nexqual, July 25, 2026 at 06:11 UTC.
Leadership (KELYA)
Kelly Services Inc is led by Christopher D. Layden (age 41), President, CEO & Director, per Nexqual as of July 25, 2026 at 06:11 UTC.
| President, CEO & Director | Christopher D. Layden (age 41) |
|---|---|
| Executive VP & CFO | Troy R. Anderson (age 57) |
| Senior VP & President of Kelly Education | Nicola M. Soares (age 56) |
Major Backers & Investors (KELYA)
Notable institutional backers of Kelly Services Inc include American Century Companies Inc, Charles Schwab Investment Management, Inc., Charles Schwab, according to Nexqual as of July 25, 2026 at 06:11 UTC.
Active Investors
| Investor | Stake |
|---|---|
| American Century Companies Inc | 6.05% |
| Charles Schwab Investment Management, Inc. | 5.4% |
| Charles Schwab | 5.34% |
| Private Management Group, Inc. | 4.77% |
| AQR Capital Management, LLC | 3.31% |
| JB Capital Partners LP | 2.42% |
Index Funds (Passive)
| Fund | Stake |
|---|---|
| BlackRock | 10.72% |
| Vanguard Group | 8.33% |
| Dimensional Fund Advisors | 4.97% |
| Geode Capital | 2.51% |
Source: Nexqual, July 25, 2026 at 06:11 UTC.
From Kelly Services Inc's Latest SEC 10-K Filing (filed 2026-02-12)
Key Strengths & Strategy (as disclosed to the SEC)
- In 1996, Kelly established the industry's first Managed Service Provider ("MSP") program.
- RPO includes our RocketPower and Sevenstep brands as well as our proprietary technology platform, Kelly Helix. • Science, Engineering & Technology – provides highly specialized skills to a variety of industries through temporary staffing, outcome-based and permanent placement services.
- Customers Kelly's client portfolio spans employers of all sizes and sectors, including local and mid-sized businesses, to Fortune 500 enterprises, government agencies and education institutions.
- The Company leverages both third-party AI solutions and internally developed proprietary tools, including the Company's Kelly Helix platform, to enhance the efficiency, consistency, and scalability of these activities.
Source: SEC EDGAR 10-K, official filing. Curated by Nexqual.
Peers & Related Stocks
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| KELYB | Kelly Services, Inc. | USD 21.93 | ▼ 5.33% |
| TBI | TrueBlue, Inc. | USD 7.7 | ▼ 7.78% |
Data source: Nexqual — real-time market data, technical indicators, analyst consensus, earnings, SEC EDGAR filings. Last updated: July 25, 2026 at 06:11 UTC. This page is informational and not investment advice.