ManpowerGroup Inc. (MAN) Stock Price & Analysis
ManpowerGroup Inc. (MAN) closed at USD 46.6 on Thursday, October 22, 2026, up 4.39% on the day. The US market is currently closed (pre-market); this is not a live price.
The prior close was USD 44.64; the Oct 22, 2026 session ranged USD 45.06–46.75 on volume of 937,447 shares. Market capitalization is $2.17B, with a 52-week range of USD 25.15–63.88 (NYQ). Source: Nexqual, retrieved October 23, 2026 at 09:25 UTC.
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Key facts (MAN)
- Last four reported quarters (through Jun 30, 2026): revenue $18.7B, net income $104M (0.6% margin), free cash flow $68.9M (SEC filings).
- Valuation: P/E 20.8x (avg 32.1x at the last 2 fiscal year-ends), EV/EBITDA 8.1x, net debt $863M.
- 1 of 80 tracked superinvestors hold MAN (13F, Q2 2026): 0 new, 0 added, 0 reduced, 1 unchanged.
- Analysts: Hold (mean 2.58 on a 1–5 scale) (12 analysts), mean target USD 52.33 (range 47–65).
- Total return with dividends: 1Y +45.4% vs S&P 500 +14.9%; 5Y -44.3% vs S&P 500 +80.3%.
- Next earnings: 2026-10-15, EPS estimate USD 1.07, revenue estimate $4.93B.
Financials (SEC 10-K; TTM = last four 10-Q/10-K quarters) (MAN)
| USD | FY2021 | FY2022 | FY2023 | FY2024 | FY2025 | TTM |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Revenue | $20.7B | $19.8B | $18.9B | $17.9B | $18.0B | $18.7B |
| Gross profit | $3.41B | $3.57B | $3.36B | $3.09B | $3.00B | — |
| Operating income | $585M | $582M | $256M | $306M | $150M | $288M |
| Net income | $382M | $374M | $88.8M | $145M | -$13.3M | $104M |
| EPS (diluted) | $6.91 | $7.08 | $1.76 | $3.01 | -$0.29 | — |
| Free cash flow | $581M | $348M | $270M | $258M | -$161M | $68.9M |
| Gross margin | 16.4% | 18.0% | 17.8% | 17.3% | 16.7% | — |
| Operating margin | 2.8% | 2.9% | 1.4% | 1.7% | 0.8% | 1.5% |
| Net margin | 1.8% | 1.9% | 0.5% | 0.8% | -0.1% | 0.6% |
| Revenue growth | +15.1% | -4.3% | -4.6% | -5.6% | +0.6% | — |
| Cash + short-term investments | $848M | $639M | $581M | $509M | $871M | — |
| Total debt | $1.10B | $965M | $994M | $932M | $1.64B | — |
Fiscal years end Dec. EPS is split-adjusted.
Valuation (price ÷ last four quarters, through Jun 30, 2026) (MAN)
P/E 20.8x · P/S 0.1x · EV/EBITDA 8.1x · EV/Sales 0.2x · P/FCF 31.5x · P/B 1.0x · FCF yield 3.18% · Earnings yield 4.81% · Buyback yield (TTM) 0.01% · Net debt $863M · EV $3.03B
P/E at fiscal year-ends: Dec 2024 19.2x, Dec 2023 45.1x.
Superinvestors (SEC 13F-HR, Q2 2026) (MAN)
1 of 80 tracked investors hold MAN. Each row is the investor's latest 13F; change is vs their prior-quarter share count.
| Investor | Firm | % of portfolio | Value | Change |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Richard Pzena | Pzena Investment Management | 0.03% | $11.9M | Unchanged |
Analysts (MAN)
Consensus Hold (mean 2.58 on a 1–5 scale), 12 analysts; mean target USD 52.33 (low 47, high 65).
Rating changes, last 120 days:
| Date | Firm | Action | Rating | Price target |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 2026-10-19 | BMO Capital | Target lowered | Outperform | $63 → $58 |
| 2026-10-16 | UBS | Target lowered | Neutral | $56 → $48 |
| 2026-10-16 | Baird | Target lowered | Outperform | $72 → $65 |
| 2026-10-16 | Goldman Sachs | Target lowered | Neutral | $57 → $50 |
| 2026-10-16 | JP Morgan | Target lowered | Neutral | $59 → $50 |
| 2026-10-13 | UBS | Target raised | Neutral | $55 → $56 |
| 2026-07-20 | Barclays | Target raised | Equal-Weight | $30 → $47 |
| 2026-07-17 | BMO Capital | Target raised | Outperform | $49 → $63 |
| 2026-07-17 | Goldman Sachs | Target raised | Neutral | $36 → $57 |
| 2026-07-17 | Truist Securities | Target raised | Hold | $34 → $50 |
| 2026-07-17 | UBS | Target raised | Neutral | $41 → $55 |
| 2026-07-17 | Baird | Target raised | Outperform | $45 → $72 |
Total return (dividends reinvested) (MAN)
| 1Y (from 2025-10-23) | 5Y (from 2021-10-18) | |
|---|---|---|
| Total return | +45.4% | -44.3% |
| S&P 500 (SPY) | +14.9% | +80.3% |
| Per year | +45.6% | -11.0% |
| Volatility (annualized) | 60.5% | 40.7% |
| Max drawdown | -34.1% (Aug 2026→Oct 2026) | -72.5% (Feb 2022→Mar 2026) |
MAN analyst estimates and revisions
| Period | EPS estimate | 90 days ago | Change | Revenue estimate | Analysts |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Current quarter (ends Dec 2026) | $1.07 | $1.11 | -2.9% | $4.93B | 9 |
| Next quarter (ends Mar 2027) | $0.70 | $0.73 | -4.3% | $4.65B | 6 |
| Current fiscal year (ends Dec 2026) | $3.59 | $3.62 | -0.8% | $19.13B | 11 |
| Next fiscal year (ends Dec 2027) | $4.64 | $4.85 | -4.3% | $19.80B | 11 |
Key Statistics (as of October 23, 2026 at 09:25 UTC)
| Price | USD 46.6 |
|---|---|
| Change | ▲ 4.39% (up) |
| Previous Close | USD 44.64 |
| Open | USD 44.95 |
| Day Range | USD 45.06 – 46.75 |
| 52-Week Range | USD 25.15 – 63.88 |
| Volume | 937,447 shares |
| Market Cap | $2.17B |
| Exchange | NYQ |
Technical Analysis (MAN)
Nexqual's technical model rates MAN "STRONG SELL" based on 0 bullish and 5 bearish signals across 127 daily candles, as of October 23, 2026 at 09:25 UTC.
| Overall Signal | STRONG SELL |
|---|---|
| RSI (14) | 36.19 (neutral) |
| vs SMA50 | Below (USD 55.96) |
| MACD | -3.39 (negative) |
Analyst Ratings (MAN)
Wall Street analysts rate MAN "Hold" based on 12 analysts, with a mean price target of USD 52.33 (range USD 47–65), per Nexqual as of October 23, 2026 at 09:25 UTC.
| Consensus Rating | Hold |
|---|---|
| Analyst Count | 12 |
| Mean Target | USD 52.33 |
| High Target | USD 65 |
| Low Target | USD 47 |
| Buy / Hold / Sell | 4 / 8 / 0 |
Earnings (MAN)
| Next Earnings Date | 2026-10-15 |
|---|---|
| EPS Estimate | USD 1.07 |
| Revenue Estimate | $4.93B |
Recent Earnings History
| Quarter | Actual vs Estimate |
|---|---|
| 2026-09-30 | USD 1.01 vs est 1.01 ▼ miss |
| 2026-06-30 | USD 0.99 vs est 0.95 ▲ beat |
| 2026-03-31 | USD 0.51 vs est 0.49 ▲ beat |
| 2025-12-31 | USD 0.92 vs est 0.82 ▲ beat |
Source: Nexqual, October 23, 2026 at 09:25 UTC.
Financials & Fundamentals (MAN)
| Total Revenue | $18.92B |
|---|---|
| Revenue Growth (latest quarter, YoY) | +4.40% |
| Gross Margin | +16.05% |
| Operating Margin | +1.70% |
| Profit Margin | +0.64% |
| ROE | +5.79% |
| Debt / Equity | 0.68 |
| Current Ratio | 1.05 |
| Total Cash | $233.10M |
| Total Debt | $1.46B |
| Free Cash Flow (last four quarters to Jun 2026, SEC 10-Q / 10-K) | $68.90M (0.4% of revenue) |
Source: Nexqual, October 23, 2026 at 09:25 UTC.
Financial Health Score (MAN)
Nexqual rates ManpowerGroup Inc.'s overall financial health "Mixed" across five dimensions, as of October 23, 2026 at 09:25 UTC.
| Growth | Mixed — Revenue +0.6% YoY (annual), slow |
|---|---|
| Profitability | Weak — Gross margin 16%, operating 2% (last 12 months) |
| Balance Sheet | Solid — $181M cash and investments vs $1.04B debt (Jun 2026, SEC) |
| Cash Flow | Mixed — FCF $69M (last 4 quarters to Jun 2026, SEC), slim 0.4% margin |
| Efficiency | Mixed — ROE 6%, ROA 2.8% |
Ownership (MAN)
| Insider Ownership | +1.76% |
|---|---|
| Institutional Ownership | +119.95% |
| Shares Outstanding | 46.51M |
| Float | 42.51M |
| Short % of Float | +13.05% |
Source: Nexqual, October 23, 2026 at 09:25 UTC.
Leadership (MAN)
ManpowerGroup Inc. is led by Jonas Prising, Chairman & CEO, per Nexqual as of October 23, 2026 at 09:25 UTC.
| Chairman & CEO | Jonas Prising |
|---|---|
| Executive VP, CFO & Head of Investor Relations | John Thomas McGinnis |
| Chief Technology Officer | Amanda Jack |
| Senior VP and Chief Marketing & Sustainability Officer | Ruth Harper |
| Managing Director of Talent Solutions UK | Michael Stull |
Major Backers & Investors (MAN)
Notable institutional backers of ManpowerGroup Inc. include AQR Capital Management, LLC, Quantinno Capital Management, LP, Schroder Investment Management Group, according to Nexqual as of October 23, 2026 at 09:25 UTC.
Active Investors
| Investor | Stake |
|---|---|
| AQR Capital Management, LLC | 7.61% |
| Quantinno Capital Management, LP | 6.75% |
| Schroder Investment Management Group | 5.01% |
| Two Sigma Investments, LP | 3.16% |
| American Century ETF Trust-Avantis U.S. Small Cap Value ETF | 1.57% |
Index Funds (Passive)
| Fund | Stake |
|---|---|
| BlackRock | 16.93% |
| Vanguard Group | 10.92% |
| State Street | 4.37% |
| Dimensional Fund Advisors | 2.65% |
| Geode Capital | 2.58% |
Source: Nexqual, October 23, 2026 at 09:25 UTC.
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