
Kelly Services (KELYA) Stock Forecast & Price Target
Kelly Services (KELYA) Analyst Ratings
Bulls say
Kelly Services is a leading provider of workforce solutions, with a majority of its revenue coming from the Enterprise Talent Management segment. Despite revenue declines in the Science, Engineering & Technology and Enterprise Talent Management segments, the Education segment showed growth, and management expects delayed contracts to drive growth in the future. The recent sale of Class B shares and adoption of a stockholder rights plan may also benefit the company in the long run. Additionally, macroeconomic factors and slower decision-making in the Education segment may impact Q4/25 revenue, but the company anticipates a modest rebound in the next school year.
Bears say
Kelly Services is facing headwinds due to lower than expected gross margin of 18.8% compared to the estimate of 19.8%. The company also saw an unexpected employee-related cost increase, leading to decreased profitability. Further, their outlook for the first quarter of 2026 shows a projected revenue decline of -11% to -13% YOY with an expected adjusted EBITDA margin of 1.5%, indicating continued challenges in the near term. With uncertainty in macroeconomic and industry trends, there is a possibility that the company's revenue and profitability may not improve significantly, making the stock a risky investment.
This aggregate rating is based on analysts' research of Kelly Services and is not a guaranteed prediction by Public.com or investment advice.
Kelly Services (KELYA) Analyst Forecast & Price Prediction
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