Kelly Svcs (KELYB) Stock News

Kelly Pediatric Therapy, a division of Kelly Education (NASDAQ: KELYA, KELYB), released a white paper, The Hidden Workload Behind School-Based Pediatric Therapy, based on a survey of 255 school-based pediatric therapists across the United States.

The survey highlights rising caseloads, understaffing and growing administrative work. 71% of therapists report caseload growth in the past two years, and 77% say student progress has been affected by understaffing or unmanageable caseloads. 68% spend six or more hours weekly on documentation and IEPs outside contracted hours, while 64% see increasing complexity in student needs, especially mental health and anxiety. Despite this, 87% feel at least somewhat supported by districts and nearly 90% remain somewhat optimistic about school-based practice as a long-term career.

Kelly (Nasdaq: KELYA, KELYB) announced that its specialty division Kelly Engineering has been named a Leader and Star Performer on Everest Group's 2026 U.S. Contingent Talent and Strategic Solutions PEAK Matrix® for engineering. The unit has held Leader status for five consecutive years and Star Performer status for three.

According to Kelly, the business also maintained its No. 4 ranking on Staffing Industry Analysts’ list of the largest U.S. engineering staffing firms and is the largest publicly traded engineering staffing provider. Everest Group highlighted Kelly’s specialized engineering talent capabilities, expanded project-based and managed services, AI-enabled recruiting, and investments in its Academy of Engineering and Kelly Learning Center. Kelly also achieved Leader status on Everest Group’s 2026 PEAK Matrix® for IT, industrial, and business and professional talent.

Kelly (Nasdaq: KELYA, KELYB) reported second-quarter 2026 revenue of $1.04 billion, down 5.8% year over year, with discrete impacts from reduced U.S. federal contractor demand and three large ETM customers totaling about 5.2%, resulting in an underlying revenue decline of roughly 0.6%.

Q2 operating earnings were $16.1 million and adjusted earnings $19.3 million. Adjusted EBITDA was $31.1 million, down 15.9% year over year, with a 3.0% margin, 40 bps below last year but 110 bps above the prior quarter. EPS was $0.31 (adjusted $0.37) versus $0.52 (adjusted $0.54) in 2025.

For the first half of 2026, revenue fell 8.3% to $2.08 billion, net earnings declined to $5.5 million, and adjusted EBITDA to $46.9 million. Kelly raised its 2026 revenue outlook to a low-to-mid single digit decline, maintained its expectation for modest adjusted EBITDA margin improvement, and declared a quarterly dividend of $0.075 per share.

KellyOCG, the outsourcing and consulting group of workforce solutions provider Kelly (Nasdaq: KELYA, KELYB), has been named a global and U.S. Leader in Everest Group’s 2026 Recruitment Process Outsourcing (RPO) Services PEAK Matrix. Everest Group ranks providers on Market Impact and Vision & Capability.

The recognition is linked to the integration of KellyOCG, RocketPower and Sevenstep into an agile RPO business led by Amy Bush, serving clients in more than 70 countries and 30 languages with a 98% client retention rate. Differentiators cited include the proprietary Sevayo technology platform, Talent Unbounded consulting services, and RPO University training framework, as well as strengths across manufacturing, pharmaceuticals and life sciences, and technology industries.

Kelly (NASDAQ: KELYA, KELYB) plans to release its second-quarter 2026 earnings before the market opens on Thursday, August 6, 2026. On the same day at 9 a.m. ET, the company will host a live webcast conference call with financial analysts to review quarterly results and answer questions.

A financial presentation and webcast link will be available on Kelly’s Investor Relations page under Events & Presentations. The webcast will be recorded, and a replay will be accessible via the same link within one hour after the event concludes.

Kelly (Nasdaq: KELYA, KELYB) appointed Alan Stukalsky as chief product and technology officer, effective July 13, 2026. He joins the senior leadership team, reporting to CEO Chris Layden.

Stukalsky will lead product strategy, technology capabilities, and digital innovation, including AI initiatives, across Kelly’s specialty workforce solutions businesses.

Kelly (Nasdaq: KELYA, KELYB), a global workforce strategy and solutions provider, will participate in three June 2026 investor conferences.

Events include the Baird 2026 Global Consumer, Technology & Services Conference, the East Coast IDEAS Conference (both in New York), and the Sidoti Small-Cap Virtual Conference, with management presenting and holding one-on-one investor meetings. Kelly’s investor presentation is available on its website.

KellyOCG, the outsourcing and consulting business of Kelly (Nasdaq: KELYA), was ranked No. 1 overall on HRO Today's 2026 Baker's Dozen Customer Satisfaction Ratings for MSP in Contingent Labor Resourcing and Management.

KellyOCG placed No. 1 in Quality of Service, No. 2 in Breadth of Service, and No. 3 in Size of Deal. The company highlights its integrated enterprise talent management model, built on four pillars and supported by its proprietary Helix and Sevayo platforms, which provide workforce data, predictive analytics, and AI-based decision support. KellyOCG serves clients across North America, LATAM, APAC, and EMEA and has received multiple recent recognitions for total workforce solutions and contingent workforce management.

Kelly (Nasdaq: KELYA), a global workforce strategy and solutions provider, was ranked No. 2 on Forbes' 2026 lists of America's Best Temporary Staffing Firms and Best Professional Recruiting Firms.

The recognition, based on a survey of 13,800 recruiters, HR managers, and job seekers, aligns with Kelly's strategic investments in technology, AI-powered workforce solutions, and leadership as it approaches its 80th anniversary, connecting more than 375,000 people with work annually.