Manpowergroup Stock Price, News & Analysis

ManpowerGroup (NYSE: MAN) reported Q1 2025 financial results with revenues of $4.1 billion, representing a 7% decrease year-over-year (-5% constant currency, -2% organic CC). The company posted net earnings of $0.12 per diluted share, down from $0.81 in the prior year, with total net earnings of $5.6 million compared to $39.7 million.

The quarter was marked by regional performance variations, with strong growth in Latin America and Asia Pacific, while Europe and North America faced challenging conditions. The gross profit margin stood at 17.1%, reflecting solid staffing margins but weaker permanent recruitment. The company implemented restructuring actions and repurchased $25 million in common stock.

Q1 results were impacted by restructuring costs and higher income tax charges due to French legislation changes, reducing earnings per share by $0.32. Excluding these charges, EPS was $0.44. The company projects Q2 2025 earnings between $0.65-$0.75 per share, including a 3-cent favorable currency impact.

A new global study by Experis, part of ManpowerGroup (NYSE: MAN), reveals how CIOs are balancing cybersecurity concerns with innovation initiatives. 41% of CIOs cite cybersecurity as their primary concern, while simultaneously 77% are increasing security budgets, 68% expanding cloud infrastructure, and 67% accelerating AI capabilities.

The Future Forward: CIO 2025 Outlook report, based on responses from 1,400 tech leaders across nine countries, shows that 76% of IT employers struggle to find skilled tech talent. The study reveals a cautious approach to AI adoption, with only 37% viewing generative AI as valuable for specific applications, while 60% of organizations are either exploring or implementing AI technologies.

The research identifies five organizational maturity categories, with 24% classified as 'Front Runners' characterized by customer-centric technology strategies, while 14% are 'Snoozers' showing resistance to AI adoption and change.

ManpowerGroup (NYSE: MAN), a leader in innovative workforce solutions, has scheduled its 1st quarter 2025 earnings release for Thursday, April 17, 2025, before market opening. The company will host a live webcast to discuss the results at 7:30 AM Central Time (8:30 AM Eastern Time).

The earnings webcast will be accessible through ManpowerGroup's website, with a replay available starting at 10:30 AM Central Time on the same day. The replay will remain accessible for 30 days. Supplemental financial information and the quarterly press release will be posted on the company's website under 'Financial Measures' and 'News & Events' sections after 7:30 AM Central Time.

ManpowerGroup has launched its 2025 Viva Technology Startup Challenge titled 'AI, Tech, & #huManpower: Redefining the Future of Work' as a Platinum Partner of VivaTech 2025. The challenge, running through April 21st, 2025, focuses on three key areas:

• AI-Powered Marketing for job matching
• Tech-driven personalized job journey solutions
• AI-Driven Redeployment for efficient hiring

The initiative aims to transform how people find and develop careers through AI innovation while maintaining human connection. The event will take place June 11-14 in Paris, with finalists announced in April. The challenge seeks to identify innovative solutions for connecting people to meaningful careers and streamlining recruitment processes while enhancing the human experience rather than replacing it.

ManpowerGroup has been named one of the World's Most Ethical Companies® by Ethisphere for the 16th time, maintaining its unique position as the only company in its industry recognized for over 15 years. The recognition, announced on March 11, 2025, highlights the company's commitment to ethical business practices and workplace transformation.

The assessment, based on Ethisphere's Ethics Quotient®, evaluated 240+ proof points across ethics, compliance, governance, environmental and social impact. ManpowerGroup was among 136 honorees from 19 countries and 44 industries in 2025.

The company's 29,000 employees across three global brands - Manpower, Experis, and Talent Solutions - focus on upskilling workers for emerging technologies, ethical AI implementation, and creating sustainable employment opportunities. Their commitment centers on improving employability and supporting prosperity in an increasingly digital and green future of work.

ManpowerGroup's Q2 2025 Employment Outlook Survey reveals a steady global Net Employment Outlook (NEO) of 25% for the third consecutive quarter, showing a 3% increase year-over-year. The survey, covering 40,000 employers across 41 countries, indicates 40% plan to increase hiring, 42% maintain current levels, and 18% expect decreases or are uncertain.

Regional hiring intentions show Asia Pacific leading at 30%, followed by Americas (29%), and Europe/Middle East (20%). By country, strongest hiring plans are reported in India (43%), USA (34%), and Mexico (33%). The Information Technology sector leads with 35% outlook, followed by Financials & Real Estate (32%) and Healthcare & Life Sciences (28%).

Key drivers include company expansion (38%) for staffing increases, while economic uncertainty (35%) is cited as the primary reason for decreases. Mid-size companies (250+ employees) show the most robust hiring intentions, while larger enterprises (5,000+) maintain a more cautious 25% outlook.

Jefferson Wells, a ManpowerGroup (MAN) company, has achieved designation as a Cybersecurity Maturity Model Certification (CMMC) Registered Practitioner Organization (RPO). This certification enables the company to assist defense contractors in meeting new Department of Defense (DoD) cybersecurity requirements for protecting Controlled Unclassified Information (CUI).

The company will provide comprehensive compliance solutions including initial cybersecurity assessments, custom implementation strategies, audit preparation, and ongoing compliance monitoring. To support this initiative, Jefferson Wells will host a free webinar on February 25, 2025, titled 'Cybersecurity Regulations & Standards: Raising the Bar' featuring Stephen Head, National Director of Cyber Risk, and Melissa Phillips, Cybersecurity Technical Manager.

ManpowerGroup (NYSE: MAN) reported Q4 2024 financial results with revenues of $4.4 billion, representing a 5% decrease (3% in constant currency) from the previous year. The company posted net earnings of $22.5 million, or $0.47 per diluted share, compared to net losses of $84.5 million ($1.73 per share) in the prior year period.

The quarter included restructuring costs, pension settlements, and losses from the Austria business sale, reducing earnings by $0.55 per share. Excluding these charges, earnings were $1.02 per diluted share, a 27% decrease in constant currency. The company experienced challenging conditions in Europe and North America, while Asia Pacific and Latin America showed good demand. The gross profit margin was 17.2%, with staffing margins remaining solid despite a slight decrease from mix.

For the full year 2024, revenues were $17.9 billion, down 6% (3% in constant currency), with net earnings of $145.1 million ($3.01 per diluted share). The company expects Q1 2025 earnings between $0.47 and $0.57 per share.

ManpowerGroup (NYSE: MAN) will participate in the World Economic Forum's 2025 Annual Meeting in Davos, focusing on workforce transformation amid AI and green transition challenges. The company's recent Talent Barometer reveals that while 70% of people are positive about green initiatives' impact on jobs, only 53% see AI benefiting their careers, and merely 25% perceive upward mobility opportunities.

During the event, ManpowerGroup will unveil its Accelerating Adaptability: 2025 Global Workforce Trends report and the 2025 Talent Shortage Survey, which indicates that 74% of employers globally face difficulties finding skilled talent despite AI advancement. The company will host a session titled 'What Will Work Be Once AI Grows Up?' and participate in WEF's Centre for the New Economy and Society Advisory Board discussions.