Kelly Reports Second-Quarter 2026 Earnings

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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.

Positive

• Q2 2026 underlying revenue decline limited to ~0.6% after 5.2% discrete impacts
• Adjusted EBITDA margin 3.0% in Q2, up 110 bps versus prior quarter
• Fiscal 2026 outlook improved to low-to-mid single digit revenue decline
• Q4 2026 guidance mid-to-upper single digit revenue growth, ~200 bps margin expansion
• Balance sheet low debt-to-capital ratio of 7.4% at June 28, 2026
• Quarterly dividend of $0.075 per share payable September 2, 2026

Negative

• Q2 2026 revenue down 5.8% year over year to $1.04 billion
• Q2 2026 net earnings down 40.0% to $11.4 million; EPS $0.31 vs $0.52
• Q2 adjusted EBITDA down 15.9% year over year; margin 3.0% vs 3.4%
• First-half 2026 revenue down 8.3% to $2.08 billion
• First-half 2026 net earnings down 77.8% to $5.5 million; EPS $0.15 vs $0.67
• SET and Education segments showed year-over-year adjusted EBITDA margin declines

News Explained

The completed second-quarter report adds a June 28 balance-sheet snapshot: Kelly held cash and equivalents versus long-term debt, while year-to-date operating cash flow was positive, clarifying the company’s reported liquidity position.

Market Context

Kelly's prior Q1 earnings event, news 1053216, recorded a -2.93% reaction, adding an earnings-specif...

Analysis

Kelly's prior Q1 earnings event, news 1053216, recorded a -2.93% reaction, adding an earnings-specific comparison to the current announcement. Relatively low short positioning was a limited volatility risk; subsequent revenue and margin delivery remained key.

Key Figures

Q2 revenue: $1.0 billion Operating earnings: $16.1 million Adjusted EBITDA: $31.1 million +5 more

8 metrics

Q2 revenue $1.0 billion Q2 2026; down 5.8% year over year

Operating earnings $16.1 million Q2 2026 versus $22.2 million in Q2 2025

Adjusted EBITDA $31.1 million Q2 2026; down 15.9% year over year

Adjusted EBITDA margin 3.0% Q2 2026; improved 110 bps versus the prior quarter

Adjusted EPS $0.37 Q2 2026 versus $0.54 in Q2 2025

Fiscal 2026 revenue outlook Low-to-mid-single digit decline Updated full-year 2026 outlook

Fiscal 2026 EBITDA margin outlook 10 to 20 bps improvement Full-year 2026 year-over-year outlook

Quarterly dividend $0.075 per share Declared August 4, 2026

Historical Context

5 past events · Latest: Jul 06 (Neutral)

Pattern 5 events

Date	Event	Sentiment	24h Move	Catalyst
Jul 06	Leadership appointment	Neutral	+4.5%	Appointed Alan Stukalsky as chief product and technology officer
May 28	Investor conferences	Neutral	+12.1%	Announced participation in three June investor conferences
May 21	Industry recognition	Positive	+7.0%	KellyOCG ranked No. 1 in contingent labor resourcing satisfaction
May 19	Industry recognition	Positive	+9.9%	Kelly ranked No. 2 on Forbes temporary staffing and recruiting lists
May 07	Q1 earnings	Negative	-2.9%	Reported lower revenue, operating loss, and adjusted EBITDA

24h Move is the share-price change in the day after each event; other market factors may also have contributed.

Pattern Detected

Prior news reactions were generally aligned when the announcement carried a clearly positive or negative operating signal, while informational events produced divergent reactions.

Key Terms

adjusted ebitda, basis points, non-gaap financial measures, sg&a

4 terms

adjusted ebitda financial

"Q2 adjusted EBITDA of $31.1 million and adjusted EBITDA margin of 3.0%"

Adjusted EBITDA is a way companies measure how much money they make from their core operations, like running a business, by removing certain costs or income that aren’t part of regular business activities. It helps investors see how well a company is doing without distractions from unusual expenses or gains, making it easier to compare companies or track performance over time.

basis points financial

"year-over-year decline improving approximately 500 basis points"

Basis points are a way to measure small changes in interest rates or percentages, where one basis point equals 0.01%. For example, if a loan's interest rate increases by 50 basis points, it's gone up by 0.50%. They help people understand tiny differences in rates that can add up over time, making financial comparisons clearer.

non-gaap financial measures financial

"Adjusted measures represent non-GAAP financial measures"

Non-GAAP financial measures are numbers companies use to show their financial performance that exclude certain expenses or income. They help investors see how the company might perform without one-time costs or other unusual items, giving a different perspective from official reports. However, since they can be adjusted, they don’t always tell the full story and should be looked at alongside standard financial figures.

sg&a financial

"continued SG&A discipline"

SG&A stands for Selling, General, and Administrative expenses. It includes the costs a company spends on selling products, running the business day-to-day, and managing staff, like advertising, rent, and salaries. These expenses matter because they affect how much profit a company can make from its sales.

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TROY, Mich., Aug. 06, 2026 (GLOBE NEWSWIRE) -- Kelly (Nasdaq: KELYA, KELYB), a leading specialty talent solutions provider, today announced results for the second quarter of 2026.

• Q2 revenue of $1.0 billion, with year-over-year decline improving approximately 500 basis points (“bps”) versus the prior quarter; underlying revenue decline excluding previously disclosed discrete items improved 270 bps versus the prior quarter
• Underlying revenue year-over-year performance reflects strength in the ETM and SET segments with each improved at least 300 bps versus the prior quarter, along with a 40 bps improvement for the Education segment
• Q2 operating earnings of $16.1 million; $19.3 million of operating earnings on an adjusted basis
• Q2 adjusted EBITDA of $31.1 million and adjusted EBITDA margin of 3.0%, improved 110 bps on a year-over-year basis versus the prior quarter resulting from stable year-over-year gross profit rate and continued SG&A discipline
• Company increases its fiscal 2026 revenue outlook, now expecting a low-to-mid-single digit decline, and affirms its adjusted EBITDA margin expectation of modest year-over-year growth driven by accelerating underlying revenue growth and operating efficiencies
  

Chris Layden, chief executive officer, said, “In the second quarter, we measurably exceeded our guidance for both revenue and adjusted EBITDA margin driven by growing momentum from our growth and efficiency initiatives as well as constructive demand trends in parts of our portfolio. We delivered sequential improvements in each of our businesses as we continued to capitalize on organic growth drivers. Notably, Kelly’s adjusted EBITDA margin returned to 3.0% in the quarter, demonstrating our ability to generate operating leverage in pursuit of growth. Our progress strengthens our conviction in our strategy and reinforces our confidence in our expectation of further measurable improvement in our year-over-year performance as we progress through the second half of the year.”

Financial Results for the thirteen-week period ended June 28, 2026:

Revenue of $1.0 billion, a 5.8% decrease compared to the corresponding quarter of 2025. Discrete impacts associated with the previously disclosed reduced demand for U.S. federal government contractors in the SET segment and from three large commercial customers in the ETM segment totaled approximately 5.2%, resulting in an underlying revenue decline of approximately 0.6%. Underlying revenue performance includes overall growth from improved demand and new business in the ETM segment, including growth in staffing and each of the talent solutions specialties. Offsetting the growth was a measurably improved year-over-year decline within the SET segment which reflects continued year-over-year growth in the Telecom specialty and reduced declines in each of the SET specialties. SET revenue grew sequentially for the first time in over two years. Additionally, the Education segment showed an improved year-over-year decline which continues to be driven by delayed prior year contract decisions and declines in student enrollment in key markets.

Operating earnings of $16.1 million, compared to earnings of $22.2 million reported in the second quarter of 2025. Adjusted earnings¹ were $19.3 million in the second quarter of 2026 and $24.6 million in the second quarter of 2025. Adjusted EBITDA¹ of $31.1 million, a decrease of 15.9% versus the prior year period. Adjusted EBITDA margin of 3.0%, a decrease of 40 bps but improved 110 bps versus the prior quarter, reflects 10 bps lower gross margin partially offset by volume-related and structural expense management actions including benefits from our acquisition integration and technology modernization efforts. ETM showed year-over-year stability in its adjusted EBITDA margin while Education and SET both declined. Both ETM and SET improved their adjusted EBITDA margins measurably versus the prior quarter.

Income tax expense of $3.0 million, compared to income tax expense of $0.9 million reported in the second quarter of 2025. On an adjusted basis¹, income tax expense of $3.8 million, compared to income tax expense of $2.5 million in the second quarter of 2025.

Earnings per share was $0.31 compared to earnings per share of $0.52 in the second quarter of 2025. On an adjusted basis¹, earnings per share was $0.37 in the second quarter of 2026 compared to $0.54 per share in the corresponding quarter of 2025.

Financial Results for the 26-week period ended June 28, 2026:

Revenue of $2.1 billion, an 8.3% decrease compared to the corresponding period in 2025. Discrete impacts associated with the reduced demand for U.S. federal government contractors in the SET segment and from three large commercial customers in the ETM segment totaled approximately 6.3%, resulting in an underlying revenue decline of approximately 2.0%. Underlying revenue performance includes overall growth from improved demand in the ETM segment, including growth in each of the talent solutions specialties, along with growth in the Telecom specialty and improved performance in the Science and Engineering specialties within the SET segment. Offsetting this growth was continued lower demand in the other specialties within the SET segment, largely the Technology specialty, along with a decline in the Education segment driven by delayed prior year contract decisions and declines in student enrollment in key markets.

Operating earnings of $11.0 million, compared to earnings of $33.0 million reported over the same period in 2025. Adjusted earnings¹ were $23.4 million in the first six months of 2026 and $46.7 million in the corresponding period of 2025. Adjusted EBITDA¹ of $46.9 million, a decrease of 34.8% versus the prior year period. Adjusted EBITDA margin of 2.3%, a decrease of 90 bps, reflects near-term margin pressure in ETM, Education, and SET driven by lower gross margins and timing of revenue trends, partially offset by volume-related and structural expense management actions including benefits from our acquisition integration and technology modernization efforts.

Income tax expense of $2.2 million, compared to income tax expense of $2.7 million reported over the same period in 2025. On an adjusted basis¹, income tax expense of $5.3 million, compared to income tax expense of $7.2 million in the corresponding period of 2025.

Earnings per share was $0.15, compared to earnings per share of $0.67 in the same period of 2025. On an adjusted basis¹, earnings per share were $0.40 for the first six months of 2026 compared to $0.93 per share in the corresponding period of 2025.

¹ Adjusted measures represent non-GAAP financial measures. Refer to our reconciliation of non-GAAP financial measures to the most closely related GAAP measure included in this document.

Financial Outlook For Fiscal 2026:

The Company's 2026 financial outlook has improved for revenue and remains unchanged for Adjusted EBITDA margin relative to the initial view previously disclosed, assumes no material change in the macroeconomic environment in the coming quarters, and is as follows:

• Third Quarter of 2026 – Expect year-over-year improvement relative to second quarter, with overall underlying revenue growth of 1% to 2%, and total revenue to be flat to a decline of 2% versus the prior year. Adjusted EBITDA margin in the low 2% range, representing 40 to 50 bps of year-over-year improvement relative to the prior year.
  • Outlook includes the seasonality impact of the Education business due to schools being out of session for the majority of the quarter which results in sequential revenue and profitability declines versus the second quarter.

• Fourth Quarter of 2026 – Expect substantial improvement in year-over-year performance versus third quarter for both revenue and adjusted EBITDA margin resulting in mid-to-upper single digits revenue growth and approximately 200 bps of year-over-year adjusted EBITDA margin expansion resulting in adjusted EBITDA margin of approximately 4%.
  • Outlook includes the impact of an extra fiscal week in the fourth quarter, which benefits revenue growth by approximately 4 points in the quarter, but negatively impacts adjusted EBITDA.

• Full Year 2026 – On a full year basis, expect low-to-mid single digit total revenue decline and a 10 to 20 bps year-over-year improvement in adjusted EBITDA margin.
  

Quarterly Cash Dividend:

Kelly also reported that on August 4, 2026, its board of directors declared a dividend of $0.075 per share. The dividend is payable on September 2, 2026 to stockholders of record as of the close of business on August 19, 2026.

In conjunction with its earnings release, Kelly has published a financial presentation and will host a live webcast of a conference call at 9 a.m. ET on August 6 to review the financial and operation results from the quarter. The presentation and a link to the live webcast will be accessible through the Company’s public website on the Investor Relations page under Events & Presentations. The webcast will be recorded, and a replay will be available within one hour of completion of the event through the same link as the live webcast.

Forward-Looking Statements:

This release contains statements that are forward looking in nature and, accordingly, are subject to risks and uncertainties. These statements are made under the “safe harbor” provisions of the U.S. Private Securities Litigation Reform Act of 1995. Statements that are not historical facts, including statements about Kelly’s financial expectations, are forward-looking statements. Factors that could cause actual results to differ materially from those contained in this release include, but are not limited to, (i) changing market and economic conditions, (ii) disruption in the labor market and weakened demand for human capital resulting from technological advances, competitive pressures and pricing, loss of large corporate customers and government contractor requirements, (iii) the impact of laws and regulations (including federal, state and international tax laws), (iv) unexpected changes in claim trends on workers’ compensation, unemployment, disability and medical benefit plans, (v) litigation and other legal liabilities (including tax liabilities) in excess of our estimates, (vi) our ability to achieve our business’s anticipated growth strategies, (vii) our future business development, results of operations and financial condition, (viii) damage to our brands, (ix) dependence on third parties for the execution of critical functions, (x) conducting business in foreign countries, including foreign currency fluctuations, (xi) availability of temporary workers with appropriate skills required by customers, (xii) cyberattacks or other breaches of network or information technology security, and (xiii) other risks, uncertainties and factors discussed in this release and in the Company’s filings with the Securities and Exchange Commission. In some cases, forward-looking statements can be identified by words or phrases such as “may,” “will,” “expect,” “anticipate,” “target,” “aim,” “estimate,” “intend,” “plan,” “believe,” “potential,” “continue,” “is/are likely to” or other similar expressions. All information provided in this press release is as of the date of this press release and we undertake no obligation to update any forward-looking statement, whether as a result of new information, future events, or otherwise, except as required by law.

About Kelly®

Kelly Services, Inc. (Nasdaq: KELYA, KELYB) helps companies recruit and manage skilled workers and helps job seekers find great work. Since inventing the staffing industry in 1946, we have become experts in the many industries and local and global markets we serve. With a network of suppliers and partners around the world, we connect approximately 375,000 people with work every year. Our suite of outsourcing and consulting services and solutions ensures companies have the people they need, when and where they are needed most. Headquartered in Troy, Michigan, we empower businesses and individuals to access limitless opportunities in industries such as science, engineering, technology, education, manufacturing, retail, finance, and energy. Revenue in 2025 was $4.3 billion. Learn more at kellyservices.com.

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ANALYST & MEDIA CONTACT:
Scott Thomas
(248) 251-7264
scott.thomas@kellyservices.com

KELLY SERVICES, INC.

CONSOLIDATED STATEMENTS OF EARNINGS

FOR THE 13 WEEKS ENDED JUNE 28, 2026 AND JUNE 29, 2025

(UNAUDITED)

(in millions, except per share data)

		2026			2025		Change			% Change(1)
Revenue from services	$	1,038.2		$	1,101.8		$	(63.6	)	(5.8)%
Cost of services		826.2			876.3			(50.1	)	(5.7)
Gross profit		212.0			225.5			(13.5	)	(6.0)
Selling, general and administrative expenses		195.9			207.3			(11.4	)	(5.5)
Gain on sale of EMEA staffing operations		—			(4.0	)		4.0		NM
Earnings from operations		16.1			22.2			(6.1	)	(27.5)
Other income (expense), net		(1.7	)		(2.3	)		0.6		26.1
Earnings before taxes		14.4			19.9			(5.5	)	(27.6)
Income tax expense		3.0			0.9			2.1		233.3
Net earnings	$	11.4		$	19.0		$	(7.6	)	(40.0)%
Basic earnings per share	$	0.31		$	0.52		$	(0.21	)	(40.4)%
Diluted earnings per share	$	0.31		$	0.52		$	(0.21	)	(40.4)%
STATISTICS:
Permanent placement income (included in revenue from services)	$	13.7		$	14.8		$	(1.1	)	(7.4)%
Gross profit rate		20.4	%		20.5	%		(0.1	)pts.
Adjusted EBITDA	$	31.1		$	37.0		$	(5.9	)	(15.9)%
Adjusted EBITDA margin		3.0	%		3.4	%		(0.4	)pts.
Effective income tax rate		21.2	%		4.2	%		17.0	pts.
Average shares outstanding:
Basic		34.7			35.2
Diluted		35.2			35.7

⁽¹⁾ Reported percentage changes are computed based on millions. Prior year percent changes were computed based on actual amounts in thousands.

KELLY SERVICES, INC.

CONSOLIDATED STATEMENTS OF EARNINGS

FOR THE 26 WEEKS ENDED JUNE 28, 2026 AND JUNE 29, 2025

(UNAUDITED)

(in millions, except per share data)

		2026			2025		Change			% Change(1)
Revenue from services	$	2,078.9		$	2,266.7		$	(187.8	)	(8.3)%
Cost of services		1,670.5			1,804.7			(134.2	)	(7.4)
Gross profit		408.4			462.0			(53.6	)	(11.6)
Selling, general and administrative expenses		395.2			433.0			(37.8	)	(8.7)
Asset impairment charge		2.2			—			2.2		NM
Gain on sale of EMEA staffing operations		—			(4.0	)		4.0		NM
Earnings from operations		11.0			33.0			(22.0	)	(66.7)
Other income (expense), net		(3.3	)		(5.5	)		2.2		40.0
Earnings before taxes		7.7			27.5			(19.8	)	(72.0)
Income tax expense		2.2			2.7			(0.5	)	(18.5)
Net earnings	$	5.5		$	24.8		$	(19.3	)	(77.8)%
Basic earnings per share	$	0.15		$	0.68		$	(0.53	)	(77.9)%
Diluted earnings per share	$	0.15		$	0.67		$	(0.52	)	(77.6)%
STATISTICS:
Permanent placement income (included in revenue from services)	$	24.6		$	26.3		$	(1.7	)	(6.5)%
Gross profit rate		19.6	%		20.4	%		(0.8	)pts.
Adjusted EBITDA	$	46.9		$	71.9		$	(25.0	)	(34.8)%
Adjusted EBITDA margin		2.3	%		3.2	%		(0.9	)pts.
Effective income tax rate		29.4	%		9.7	%		19.7	pts.
Average shares outstanding:
Basic		34.6			35.1
Diluted		35.1			35.6

⁽¹⁾ Reported percentage changes are computed based on millions. Prior year percent changes were computed based on actual amounts in thousands.

KELLY SERVICES, INC.

CONSOLIDATED BALANCE SHEETS

(UNAUDITED)

(in millions)

	June 28, 2026			December 28, 2025			June 29, 2025
Current Assets
Cash and equivalents	$	24.2		$	33.0		$	18.0
Trade accounts receivable, less allowances of $9.7, $10.0 and $10.8, respectively		1,224.6			1,188.7			1,181.1
Prepaid expenses and other current assets		47.7			46.6			54.0
Total current assets		1,296.5			1,268.3			1,253.1
Noncurrent Assets
Property and equipment, net		18.0			20.5			22.8
Operating lease right-of-use assets		35.5			42.9			44.5
Deferred taxes		164.2			163.2			337.3
Retirement plan assets		309.9			289.7			272.1
Goodwill		202.1			202.1			304.1
Intangibles, net		211.5			226.2			241.0
Other assets		43.0			37.7			37.0
Total noncurrent assets		984.2			982.3			1,258.8
Total Assets	$	2,280.7		$	2,250.6		$	2,511.9
Current Liabilities
Accounts payable and accrued liabilities	$	661.6		$	631.4		$	613.8
Operating lease liabilities		10.8			12.3			12.1
Accrued payroll and related taxes		155.5			140.9			161.6
Accrued workers' compensation and other claims		21.0			20.9			18.8
Income and other taxes		17.7			16.3			20.4
Total current liabilities		866.6			821.8			826.7
Noncurrent Liabilities
Long-term debt		78.1			101.9			74.3
Operating lease liabilities		39.8			44.9			47.5
Accrued workers' compensation and other claims		34.3			34.2			33.4
Accrued retirement benefits		272.7			263.7			254.5
Other long-term liabilities		7.2			7.6			9.4
Total noncurrent liabilities		432.1			452.3			419.1
Commitments and contingencies (see Contingencies footnote)
Stockholders' Equity
Common Stock		38.5			38.5			38.5
Treasury Stock		(55.8	)		(63.7	)		(55.3	)
Paid-in capital		35.1			36.3			34.0
Earnings invested in the business		965.1			965.1			1,249.5
Accumulated other comprehensive income (loss)		(0.9	)		0.3			(0.6	)
Total stockholders' equity		982.0			976.5			1,266.1
Total Liabilities and Stockholders' Equity	$	2,280.7		$	2,250.6		$	2,511.9
STATISTICS:
Working Capital	$	429.9		$	446.5		$	426.4
Current Ratio		1.5			1.5			1.5
Debt-to-capital %		7.4	%		9.4	%		5.5	%
Global Days Sales Outstanding		61			61			59
Year-to-Date Free Cash Flow	$	21.2		$	114.1		$	114.8

KELLY SERVICES, INC.

CONSOLIDATED STATEMENTS OF CASH FLOWS

FOR THE 26 WEEKS ENDED JUNE 28, 2026 AND JUNE 29, 2025

(UNAUDITED)

(in millions)

		2026			2025
Cash flows from operating activities:
Net earnings	$	5.5		$	24.8
Adjustments to reconcile net earnings to net cash from operating activities:
Asset impairment charge		2.2			—
Deferred income taxes		(1.0	)		(6.9	)
Gain on sale of EMEA staffing operations		—			(4.0	)
Depreciation and amortization		19.7			21.5
Operating lease asset amortization		5.2			5.4
Provision for credit losses and sales allowances		0.8			3.2
Stock-based compensation		6.8			7.2
Other, net		1.0			(0.1	)
Changes in operating assets and liabilities
Accounts receivable		(43.6	)		91.9
Other assets		(2.8	)		3.2
Accounts payable		36.7			(19.8	)
Other liabilities		(6.7	)		(7.1	)
Net cash from operating activities		23.8			119.3
Cash flows from investing activities:
Capital expenditures		(2.6	)		(4.5	)
Proceeds from sale of EMEA staffing operations, net of cash disposed		—			21.8
Proceeds from company-owned life insurance		2.7			1.6
Proceeds from sale of PersolKelly investment		—			6.4
Other investing activities		0.1			(0.6	)
Net cash from investing activities		0.2			24.7
Cash flows from financing activities:
Proceeds from long-term debt		718.8			774.4
Payments on long-term debt		(742.6	)		(939.5	)
Dividend payments		(5.5	)		(5.5	)
Payments of tax withholding for stock awards		(1.5	)		(1.9	)
Other financing activities		(0.4	)		(0.2	)
Net cash used in financing activities		(31.2	)		(172.7	)
Effect of exchange rates on cash, cash equivalents and restricted cash		(2.5	)		7.6
Net change in cash, cash equivalents and restricted cash		(9.7	)		(21.1	)
Cash, cash equivalents and restricted cash at beginning of period		37.7			45.6
Cash, cash equivalents and restricted cash at end of period	$	28.0		$	24.5

KELLY SERVICES, INC.
SEGMENT INFORMATION
(UNAUDITED)
(in millions)
We utilize business unit profit (loss) to evaluate the performance of our segments. Business unit profit (loss) and SG&A expenses as presented in the segment information table below do not include depreciation and amortization expenses.
	Second Quarter
		2026			2025		% Change
Enterprise Talent Management
Revenue from services	$	485.5		$	516.4		(6.0)%
Gross profit		99.5			103.4		(3.8)
Adjusted SG&A expenses		88.7			91.7		(3.3)
Integration, realignment and restructuring charges(2)		—			1.1		NM
Total SG&A expenses		88.7			92.8		(4.4)
Business unit profit		10.8			10.6		1.9
Adjusted business unit profit		10.8			11.7		(7.7)
Gross profit rate		20.5	%		20.0	%	0.5 pts.
Science, Engineering & Technology
Revenue from services	$	301.6		$	321.1		(6.1)%
Gross profit		76.5			83.0		(7.8)
Adjusted SG&A expenses		58.1			62.3		(6.7)
Integration, realignment and restructuring charges(2)		0.2			0.9		(77.8)
Total SG&A expenses		58.3			63.2		(7.8)
Business unit profit		18.2			19.8		(8.1)
Adjusted business unit profit		18.4			20.7		(11.1)
Gross profit rate		25.4	%		25.8	%	(0.4) pts.
Education
Revenue from services	$	253.5		$	265.3		(4.4)%
Gross profit		36.0			39.1		(7.9)
Adjusted SG&A expenses		25.3			25.4		(0.4)
Integration, realignment and restructuring charges(2)		—			0.1		NM
Total SG&A expenses		25.3			25.5		(0.8)
Business unit profit		10.7			13.6		(21.3)
Adjusted business unit profit		10.7			13.7		(21.9)
Gross profit rate		14.2	%		14.7	%	(0.5) pts.

KELLY SERVICES, INC.
RESULTS OF OPERATIONS BY SEGMENT
(UNAUDITED)
(in millions)
We utilize business unit profit (loss) to evaluate the performance of our segments. Business unit profit (loss) and SG&A expenses as presented in the segment information table below do not include depreciation and amortization expenses.
	June Year-to-Date
		2026			2025		% Change
Enterprise Talent Management
Revenue from services	$	944.7		$	1,045.5		(9.6)%
Gross profit		185.1			210.7		(12.1)
Adjusted SG&A expenses		175.6			190.0		(7.6)
Integration, realignment and restructuring charges(2)		—			3.8		NM
Total SG&A expenses		175.6			193.8		(9.4)
Business unit profit		9.5			16.9		(43.8)
Adjusted business unit profit		9.5			20.7		(54.1)
Gross profit rate		19.6	%		20.1	%	(0.5) pts.
Science, Engineering & Technology
Revenue from services	$	590.8		$	648.4		(8.9)%
Gross profit		148.3			166.0		(10.7)
Adjusted SG&A expenses		115.4			130.3		(11.4)
Integration, realignment and restructuring charges(2)		0.5			2.0		(75.0)
Total SG&A expenses		115.9			132.3		(12.4)
Asset impairment charge(5)		2.2			—		NM
Business unit profit		30.2			33.7		(10.4)
Adjusted business unit profit		32.9			35.7		(7.8)
Gross profit rate		25.1	%		25.6	%	(0.5) pts.
Education
Revenue from services	$	547.6		$	574.3		(4.6)%
Gross profit		75.0			85.3		(12.1)
Adjusted SG&A expenses		51.9			52.3		(0.8)
Integration, realignment and restructuring charges(2)		0.1			0.1		—
Total SG&A expenses		52.0			52.4		(0.8)
Business unit profit		23.0			32.9		(30.1)
Adjusted business unit profit		23.1			33.0		(30.0)
Gross profit rate		13.7	%		14.9	%	(1.2) pts.

KELLY SERVICES, INC.
REVENUE FROM SERVICES BY SERVICE TYPE
(UNAUDITED)
(in millions)
	Second Quarter 2026
	Staffing Services		Outcome-based Services		Talent Solutions		Permanent Placement		Total
Enterprise Talent Management	$	239.3	$	109.6	$	134.9	$	1.7	$	485.5
Science, Engineering & Technology		172.9		118.7		—		10.0		301.6
Education		251.5		—		—		2.0		253.5
Total Segment Revenue	$	663.7	$	228.3	$	134.9	$	13.7	$	1,040.6
Intersegment										(2.4	)
Total Revenue from Services									$	1,038.2

	Second Quarter 2025
	Staffing Services		Outcome-based Services		Talent Solutions		Permanent Placement		Total
Enterprise Talent Management	$	265.8	$	120.8	$	126.9	$	2.9	$	516.4
Science, Engineering & Technology		204.5		107.3		—		9.3		321.1
Education		262.7		—		—		2.6		265.3
Total Segment Revenue	$	733.0	$	228.1	$	126.9	$	14.8	$	1,102.8
Intersegment										(1.0	)
Total Revenue from Services									$	1,101.8

KELLY SERVICES, INC.
REVENUE FROM SERVICES BY SERVICE TYPE (continued)
(UNAUDITED)
(in millions)
	June Year-to-Date 2026
	Staffing Services		Outcome-based Services		Talent Solutions		Permanent Placement		Total
Enterprise Talent Management	$	468.6	$	216.4	$	256.2	$	3.5	$	944.7
Science, Engineering & Technology		341.5		230.9		—		18.4		590.8
Education		544.9		—		—		2.7		547.6
Total Segment Revenue	$	1,355.0	$	447.3	$	256.2	$	24.6	$	2,083.1
Intersegment										(4.2	)
Total Revenue from Services									$	2,078.9

	June Year-to-Date 2025
	Staffing Services		Outcome-based Services		Talent Solutions		Permanent Placement		Total
Enterprise Talent Management	$	541.6	$	254.0	$	244.7	$	5.2	$	1,045.5
Science, Engineering & Technology		414.3		216.7		—		17.4		648.4
Education		570.6		—		—		3.7		574.3
Total Segment Revenue	$	1,526.5	$	470.7	$	244.7	$	26.3	$	2,268.2
Intersegment										(1.5	)
Total Revenue from Services									$	2,266.7

KELLY SERVICES, INC.

RECONCILIATION OF NON-GAAP MEASURES

(UNAUDITED)

(in millions, except per share data)

	Second Quarter						June Year-to-Date
Adjusted SG&A expenses:		2026			2025			2026			2025
As reported	$	195.9		$	207.3		$	395.2		$	433.0
Integration, realignment and restructuring charges(2)		(2.9	)		(6.1	)		(7.6	)		(16.8	)
Transaction costs(3)		—			(0.1	)		(0.8	)		(0.4	)
Executive transition costs(4)		(0.3	)		(0.2	)		(1.8	)		(0.5	)
Adjusted SG&A expenses	$	192.7		$	200.9		$	385.0		$	415.3

	Second Quarter					June Year-to-Date
Adjusted earnings from operations:	2026			2025		2026			2025
As reported	$	16.1	$	22.2		$	11.0	$	33.0
Integration, realignment and restructuring charges(2)		2.9		6.1			7.6		16.8
Transaction costs(3)		—		0.1			0.8		0.4
Executive transition costs(4)		0.3		0.2			1.8		0.5
Asset impairment charge(5)		—		—			2.2		—
Gain on sale of EMEA staffing operations(6)		—		(4.0	)		—		(4.0	)
Adjusted earnings from operations	$	19.3	$	24.6		$	23.4	$	46.7

	Second Quarter				June Year-to-Date
Adjusted income tax expense:	2026		2025		2026		2025
Income tax expense	$	3.0	$	0.9	$	2.2	$	2.7
Taxes on integration, realignment and restructuring charges(2)		0.7		1.6		1.9		4.3
Taxes on transaction costs(3)		—		—		0.2		0.1
Taxes on executive transition costs(4)		0.1		—		0.5		0.1
Taxes on asset impairment charge(5)		—		—		0.5		—
Adjusted income tax expense	$	3.8	$	2.5	$	5.3	$	7.2

	Second Quarter					June Year-to-Date
Adjusted net earnings and earnings per share:	2026			2025		2026			2025
Net earnings	$	11.4	$	19.0		$	5.5	$	24.8
Integration, realignment and restructuring charges, net of taxes(2)		2.2		4.5			5.7		12.5
Transaction costs, net of taxes(3)		—		0.1			0.6		0.4
Executive transition costs, net of taxes(4)		0.2		0.2			1.3		0.4
Asset impairment charge, net of taxes(5)		—		—			1.7		—
Gain on sale of EMEA staffing operations, net of taxes(6)		—		(4.0	)		—		(4.0	)
Adjusted net earnings	$	13.8	$	19.8		$	14.8	$	34.1
Diluted earnings per share	$	0.31	$	0.52		$	0.15	$	0.67
Adjusted diluted earnings per share	$	0.37	$	0.54		$	0.40	$	0.93

Note: Earnings per share amounts for each quarter are required to be computed independently and may not equal the amounts computed for the total year. Adjusted diluted earnings per share reflects the impact of potentially dilutive securities.

KELLY SERVICES, INC.

RECONCILIATION OF NON-GAAP MEASURES

(UNAUDITED)

(in millions)

	Second Quarter						June Year-to-Date
Total Adjusted EBITDA:		2026			2025			2026			2025
Net earnings	$	11.4		$	19.0		$	5.5		$	24.8
Other (income) expense, net		1.7			2.3			3.3			5.4
Income tax expense (benefit)		3.0			0.9			2.2			2.7
Depreciation and amortization(7)		11.8			12.5			23.5			25.3
EBITDA		27.9			34.7			34.5			58.2
Integration, realignment and restructuring charges(2)		2.9			6.0			7.6			16.7
Transaction costs(3)		—			0.1			0.8			0.5
Executive transition costs(4)		0.3			0.2			1.8			0.5
Asset impairment charge(5)		—			—			2.2			—
Gain on sale of EMEA staffing operations(6)		—			(4.0	)		—			(4.0	)
Adjusted EBITDA	$	31.1		$	37.0		$	46.9		$	71.9
Adjusted EBITDA margin		3.0	%		3.4	%		2.3	%		3.2	%

	Second Quarter 2026
Business Unit Adjusted EBITDA:	Enterprise Talent Management			Science, Engineering & Technology			Education
Business unit profit	$	10.8		$	18.2		$	10.7
Integration, realignment and restructuring charges(2)		—			0.2			—
Adjusted EBITDA	$	10.8		$	18.4		$	10.7
Adjusted EBITDA margin		2.2	%		6.1	%		4.2	%
	Second Quarter 2025
	Enterprise Talent Management			Science, Engineering & Technology			Education
Business unit profit	$	10.6		$	19.8		$	13.6
Integration, realignment and restructuring charges(2)		1.1			0.9			0.1
Adjusted EBITDA	$	11.7		$	20.7		$	13.7
Adjusted EBITDA margin		2.3	%		6.4	%		5.2	%

KELLY SERVICES, INC. AND SUBSIDIARIES
RECONCILIATION OF NON-GAAP MEASURES
(UNAUDITED)
(In millions of dollars)
Business Unit Adjusted EBITDA (continued):
	June Year-to-Date 2026
	Enterprise Talent Management			Science, Engineering & Technology			Education
Business unit profit	$	9.5		$	30.2		$	23.0
Integration and realignment costs(2)		—			0.5			0.1
Asset impairment charge(5)		—			2.2			—
Adjusted EBITDA	$	9.5		$	32.9		$	23.1
Adjusted EBITDA margin		1.0	%		5.6	%		4.2	%
	June Year-to-Date 2025
	Enterprise Talent Management			Science, Engineering & Technology			Education
Business unit profit (loss)	$	16.9		$	33.7		$	32.9
Integration and realignment costs(2)		3.8			2.0			0.1
Adjusted EBITDA	$	20.7		$	35.7		$	33.0
Adjusted EBITDA margin		2.0	%		5.5	%		5.7	%

	June Year-to-Date
Free cash flows:		2026			2025
Net cash from operating activities	$	23.8		$	119.3
Capital expenditures		(2.6	)		(4.5	)
Free Cash Flow	$	21.2		$	114.8

KELLY SERVICES, INC. RECONCILIATION OF NON-GAAP MEASURES (UNAUDITED)

Management uses adjusted EBITDA (adjusted earnings before interest, taxes, depreciation and amortization) and adjusted EBITDA Margin (percent of total GAAP revenue) which Management believes is useful to compare operating performance compared to prior periods and uses it in conjunction with GAAP measures to assess performance. Our calculation of adjusted EBITDA may not be consistent with similarly titled measures of other companies and should be used in conjunction with GAAP measurements. Management also uses year-to-date free cash flow (operating cash flows less capital expenditures) to indicate the change in cash balances arising from operating activities, net of working capital needs and expenditures on fixed assets.

Management believes that the non-GAAP (U.S. Generally Accepted Accounting Principles) information excluding items such as integration, realignment and restructuring charges, transaction costs, executive transition costs, asset impairment charges and gain on the sale of our EMEA staffing operations are useful to understand the Company's fiscal 2026 financial performance and increases comparability. Specifically, Management believes that removing the impact of these items allows for a meaningful comparison of current period operating performance with the operating results of prior periods. Management also believes that such measures are used by those analyzing performance of companies in the staffing industry to compare current performance to prior periods and to assess future performance.

These non-GAAP measures may have limitations as analytical tools because they exclude items which can have a material impact on cash flow and earnings per share. As a result, Management considers these measures, along with reported results, when it reviews and evaluates the Company's financial performance. Management believes that these measures provide greater transparency to investors and provide insight into how Management is evaluating the Company's financial performance. Non-GAAP measures should not be considered a substitute for, or superior to, measures of financial performance prepared in accordance with GAAP.

(2) Integration, realignment and restructuring charges in the second quarter and June year-to-date 2026 and 2025 reflect various initiatives aimed at integrating MRP and other prior acquisitions and further aligning processes and technology across the Company. Included in the total integration and realignment costs in 2025 is $0.1 million of accelerated amortization included within depreciation and amortization. The costs incurred associated with these initiatives are summarized in the table below:

		Second Quarter				June Year-to-Date
		2026		2025		2026		2025
	IT-related charges	$	1.6	$	1.7	$	5.1	$	7.0
	Severance		0.2		2.1		0.5		6.5
	Fees and other costs		1.1		2.3		2.0		3.3
	Total integration, realignment and restructuring costs	$	2.9	$	6.1	$	7.6	$	16.8

(3) Transaction costs in 2026 primarily related to costs incurred in connection with our controlling shareholder change in the first quarter of 2026. Transaction costs in 2025 include costs incurred directly related to the sale of the EMEA staffing operations, which includes employee termination costs and transition costs.

(4) Executive transition costs in 2026 represent non-recurring expenses primarily associated with our segment leader changes in 2025 and 2026. Executive transition costs in 2025 represent expenses associated with our CEO transition in 2025.

(5) Asset impairment charge in the first quarter of 2026 relates to certain right-of-use assets and reflects the Company’s ongoing realignment of our lease portfolio.

(6) Gain on sale of EMEA staffing operations in the second quarter of 2025 is the result of the Company receiving the remaining proceeds from working capital and other adjustments, which exceeded the recorded receivable.

(7) Represents total company depreciation and amortization of intangibles, including the amortization of hosted software.

FAQ

How did Kelly (KELYA, KELYB) perform financially in Q2 2026?

Kelly reported Q2 2026 revenue of $1.04 billion, down 5.8% year over year, and net earnings of $11.4 million. According to Kelly, adjusted EBITDA was $31.1 million with a 3.0% margin, and adjusted EPS was $0.37.

What was Kelly’s underlying revenue trend in Q2 2026 for KELYA and KELYB?

Underlying revenue declined about 0.6% in Q2 2026 after excluding 5.2% discrete impacts. According to Kelly, these impacts were tied to reduced U.S. federal contractor demand in SET and three large ETM customers, masking growth in ETM and improving SET performance.

What guidance did Kelly (NASDAQ: KELYA, KELYB) give for full-year 2026?

Kelly expects a low-to-mid single digit total revenue decline for 2026 and a 10–20 bps improvement in adjusted EBITDA margin. According to Kelly, this outlook assumes no major macroeconomic changes and reflects anticipated revenue acceleration and operating efficiencies.

What are Kelly’s expectations for Q3 2026 revenue and margins for KELYA stock?

For Q3 2026, Kelly expects underlying revenue growth of 1–2% and total revenue ranging from flat to a 2% decline. According to Kelly, adjusted EBITDA margin is projected in the low 2% range, 40–50 bps higher year over year, despite seasonal Education weakness.

How strong was Kelly’s first-half 2026 performance compared to 2025 for KELYA and KELYB?

First-half 2026 revenue was $2.08 billion, down 8.3%, with net earnings of $5.5 million versus $24.8 million. According to Kelly, adjusted EBITDA declined to $46.9 million, and adjusted EBITDA margin fell from 3.2% to 2.3% year over year.

Did Kelly declare a dividend with its Q2 2026 earnings for KELYA shareholders?

Yes. Kelly’s board declared a $0.075 per share quarterly dividend on August 4, 2026. According to Kelly, the dividend will be paid on September 2, 2026 to stockholders of record as of August 19, 2026.

What is Kelly’s adjusted EBITDA margin outlook for late 2026 for KELYA?

Kelly targets Q4 2026 adjusted EBITDA margin of about 4%, roughly 200 bps above the prior year. According to Kelly, this assumes mid-to-upper single digit revenue growth and includes a benefit from an extra fiscal week that slightly pressures margin.