Kelly Services, Inc. (KELYB) Stock Price & Analysis
Kelly Services, Inc. (KELYB) closed at USD 26 on Friday, October 23, 2026, up 0.00% on the day. The US market is currently closed; this is not a live price.
The prior close was USD 26; the Oct 23, 2026 session ranged USD 25.94–26 on volume of 862 shares. Market capitalization is $903.03M, with a 52-week range of USD 8.38–125 (NMS). Source: Nexqual, retrieved October 24, 2026 at 15:02 UTC.
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Key facts (KELYB)
- Last four reported quarters (through Jun 28, 2026): revenue $4.06B, net income -$273M (-6.7% margin), free cash flow $20.5M (SEC filings).
- Insider open-market sales, last ~7 months: 1 Form 4 filings, $293K; 1 not under a Rule 10b5-1 plan ($293K); 0 by opportunistic insiders, 0 by routine insiders (three-year test, Cohen, Malloy & Pomorski 2012).
- Analysts: None.
- Total return with dividends: 1Y +113.6% vs S&P 500 +13.4%; 5Y +53.4% vs S&P 500 +76.9%.
- Next earnings: 2026-11-05, EPS estimate USD —, revenue estimate $926M.
Financials (SEC 10-K; TTM = last four 10-Q/10-K quarters) (KELYB)
| USD | FY2021 | FY2022 | FY2023 | FY2024 | FY2025 | TTM |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Revenue | $4.91B | $4.97B | $4.84B | $4.33B | $4.25B | $4.06B |
| Gross profit | $919M | $1.01B | $961M | $883M | $853M | — |
| Operating income | $48.6M | $14.8M | $24.3M | -$15.1M | -$69.8M | -$91.8M |
| Net income | $156M | -$62.5M | $36.4M | -$600K | -$254M | -$273M |
| EPS (diluted) | $3.91 | -$1.64 | $0.98 | -$0.02 | -$7.24 | — |
| Free cash flow | $73.8M | -$88.3M | $61.4M | $15.8M | $114M | $20.5M |
| Gross margin | 18.7% | 20.4% | 19.9% | 20.4% | 20.1% | — |
| Operating margin | 1.0% | 0.3% | 0.5% | -0.3% | -1.6% | -2.3% |
| Net margin | 3.2% | -1.3% | 0.8% | 0.0% | -6.0% | -6.7% |
| Revenue growth | +8.7% | +1.1% | -2.6% | -10.4% | -1.9% | — |
| Cash + short-term investments | $113M | $154M | $126M | $39.0M | $33.0M | — |
| Total debt | — | — | $0K | $239M | $102M | — |
Fiscal years end Dec. EPS is split-adjusted.
Valuation (price ÷ last four quarters, through Jun 28, 2026) (KELYB)
P/S 0.2x · EV/Sales 0.2x · P/FCF 44.1x · P/B 0.9x · FCF yield 2.27% · Earnings yield -30.28% · Dividend yield (paid, TTM) 1.22% · Net debt $53.9M · EV $957M
P/E at fiscal year-ends: Dec 2023 21.6x.
Insider sales (SEC Form 4, open-market, last ~7 months) (KELYB)
0 of 1 under a Rule 10b5-1 trading plan (scheduled in advance). Unplanned sales were timed by the insider.
| Trade date | Insider | Role | Shares | Value | % of holdings sold | 10b5-1 plan | Insider type |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 2026-05-14 | Williams Vanessa Peterson | EVP, Gen Counsel & Corp Sec | 29,999 | $293K | 26.7% | No | Too little history (no open-market trades in 2023–2025) |
% of holdings sold = shares sold ÷ (shares sold + all holdings the insider reported on that Form 4, direct and through trusts).
Insider type follows Cohen, Malloy & Pomorski (Journal of Finance, 2012). An insider who traded the stock in the same calendar month in each of the past three years is a routine trader; one who traded in each of those years without such a pattern is an opportunistic trader. In their study, trades by opportunistic insiders predicted future returns and trades by routine insiders did not. Counts open-market purchases and sales only (SEC Form 4 codes P and S) by that insider in that company. Not investment advice.
Analysts (KELYB)
Consensus None.
Total return (dividends reinvested) (KELYB)
| 1Y (from 2025-10-24) | 5Y (from 2021-10-25) | |
|---|---|---|
| Total return | +113.6% | +53.4% |
| S&P 500 (SPY) | +13.4% | +76.9% |
| Per year | +114.2% | +8.9% |
| Volatility (annualized) | 157.5% | 49.3% |
| Max drawdown | -67.0% (Feb 2026→Mar 2026) | -64.8% (Mar 2024→Dec 2025) |
KELYB revenue by business segment (quarter ended Jun 28, 2026)
| Line | Revenue | Share of total | YoY |
|---|---|---|---|
| Enterprise Talent Management | $485.5M | 46.8% | -6.0% |
| Science, Engineering & Technology | $301.6M | 29.1% | -6.1% |
| Education | $253.5M | 24.4% | -4.4% |
| Total revenue | $1.04B | 100% | — |
KELYB revenue by product line (fiscal year ended Dec 28, 2025)
| Line | Revenue | Share of total | YoY |
|---|---|---|---|
| Service | $4.25B | 100.0% | -1.9% |
| Staffing Services | $1.04B | 24.4% | -11.7% |
| Talent Solutions | $492.4M | 11.6% | +2.4% |
| Outcome-based Services | $466.1M | 11.0% | -12.1% |
| Permanent Placement | $8.9M | 0.2% | -9.2% |
| Total revenue | $4.25B | 100% | — |
KELYB revenue by region (quarter ended Jun 28, 2026)
| Line | Revenue | Share of total | YoY |
|---|---|---|---|
| Americas | $1.01B | 97.1% | -6.0% |
| — United States (part of Americas) | $932.7M | 89.8% | -5.5% |
| — Other (part of Americas) | $75.6M | 7.3% | -12.3% |
| Total Asia-Pacific Region | $16.5M | 1.6% | -1.8% |
| Total Europe Region | $13.4M | 1.3% | +12.6% |
| Total revenue | $1.04B | 100% | — |
As tagged by the company in its SEC 10-Q / 10-K filings (XBRL).
KELYB analyst estimates and revisions
| Period | EPS estimate | 90 days ago | Change | Revenue estimate | Analysts |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Current quarter (ends Sep 2026) | — | — | — | $925.9M | — |
| Next quarter (ends Dec 2026) | — | — | — | $1.10B | — |
| Current fiscal year (ends Dec 2026) | — | — | — | $4.10B | — |
| Next fiscal year (ends Dec 2027) | — | — | — | $4.25B | — |
Key Statistics (as of October 24, 2026 at 15:02 UTC)
| Price | USD 26 |
|---|---|
| Change | ▲ 0.00% (up) |
| Previous Close | USD 26 |
| Open | USD 25.94 |
| Day Range | USD 25.94 – 26 |
| 52-Week Range | USD 8.38 – 125 |
| Volume | 862 shares |
| Market Cap | $903.03M |
| Exchange | NMS |
Technical Analysis (KELYB)
Nexqual's technical model rates KELYB "BUY" based on 5 bullish and 3 bearish signals across 127 daily candles, as of October 24, 2026 at 15:02 UTC.
| Overall Signal | BUY |
|---|---|
| RSI (14) | 78.01 (overbought) |
| vs SMA50 | Above (USD 22.98) |
| MACD | 0.62 (positive) |
Analyst Ratings (KELYB)
Wall Street analysts rate KELYB "None", per Nexqual as of October 24, 2026 at 15:02 UTC.
| Consensus Rating | None |
|---|
Earnings (KELYB)
| Next Earnings Date | 2026-11-05 |
|---|---|
| Revenue Estimate | $925.87M |
Source: Nexqual, October 24, 2026 at 15:02 UTC.
Financials & Fundamentals (KELYB)
| Total Revenue | $4.06B |
|---|---|
| Revenue Growth (latest quarter, YoY) | -5.80% |
| Gross Margin | +19.67% |
| Operating Margin | +1.86% |
| Profit Margin | -6.73% |
| ROE | -24.32% |
| Debt / Equity | 0.13 |
| Current Ratio | 1.5 |
| Total Cash | $24.20M |
| Total Debt | $128.70M |
| Free Cash Flow (last four quarters to Jun 2026, SEC 10-Q / 10-K) | $20.50M (0.5% of revenue) |
Source: Nexqual, October 24, 2026 at 15:02 UTC.
Financial Health Score (KELYB)
Nexqual rates Kelly Services, Inc.'s overall financial health "Mixed" across five dimensions, as of October 24, 2026 at 15:02 UTC.
| Growth | Weak — Revenue -2% YoY (annual), declining |
|---|---|
| Profitability | Weak — Gross margin 20%, operating 2% (last 12 months) |
| Balance Sheet | Strong — $24M cash and investments vs $78M debt (Jun 2026, SEC) |
| Cash Flow | Mixed — FCF $21M (last 4 quarters to Jun 2026, SEC), slim 0.5% margin |
| Efficiency | Critical — ROE -24%, ROA 0.8% |
Ownership (KELYB)
| Insider Ownership | +93.55% |
|---|---|
| Institutional Ownership | +1.35% |
| Shares Outstanding | 3.30M |
| Float | 29.54M |
| Short % of Float | +0.19% |
Source: Nexqual, October 24, 2026 at 15:02 UTC.
Leadership (KELYB)
Kelly Services, Inc. is led by Christopher D. Layden, CEO & Director, per Nexqual as of October 24, 2026 at 15:02 UTC.
| CEO & Director | Christopher D. Layden |
|---|---|
| Executive VP & CFO | Troy R. Anderson |
| Senior VP & President of Kelly Education | Nicola M. Soares |
| Chief Product & Technology Officer | Alan Stukalsky |
| President of Kelly Science, Engineering, Technology & Telecom | Joel Leege |
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.
- 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.
Legal & Regulatory Risks (Item 1A, quoted)
- Competition rules arising from government legislation, litigation or regulatory activity may limit how we structure and market our services.
- Adverse rulings may act as precedent in other competition law proceedings.
- Our business is subject to extensive government regulation, which may restrict the types of services we are permitted to offer or result in additional tax or licensing requirements, or other costs that reduce our revenues and earnings.
- We are increasingly dependent on third parties for the execution of critical functions and could be liable for their inability to perform or adhere to global compliance standards.
Source: SEC EDGAR 10-K, official filing. Curated by Nexqual.
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