KELYA · NASDAQ
Average $20.40 (+29.0% upside)
The latest rating actions, newest first
| Firm | Date | Action | Rating |
|---|---|---|---|
| Barrington Research | Aug 10, 2026 | Maintains | Outperform |
| Barrington Research | Jun 29, 2026 | Maintains | Outperform |
| Barrington Research | Feb 13, 2026 | Maintains | Outperform |
| Barrington Research | Feb 6, 2026 | Maintains | Outperform |
| Barrington Research | Nov 11, 2025 | Maintains | Outperform |
Updated Aug 4, 2026
Kelly Services is well positioned for long-term growth, with strong leadership from its new controlling shareholder Chris Hunt and CEO Chris Layden. The company is targeting improved margins and revenue growth through a focus on higher-margin services and cross-selling opportunities. Additionally, the recent business trends and a strong new business pipeline indicate potential for future success.
Kelly Services is facing potential risks due to recent developments in corporate governance, including the discontinuation of the stockholder rights plan and formation of a special committee in response to Hunt's request. Furthermore, the company's revenue for the Science, Engineering & Technology and Enterprise Talent Management segments declined in Q4/25, and the Education segment was impacted by delayed contracts. While management expects improvements in the second half of 2026, this outlook is dependent on no further macroeconomic impacts and only predicts modest growth and margin expansion.
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