Kelly Services (NASDAQ: KELYA) swings to Q1 2026 loss as revenue falls 10.7%
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Kelly Services reported a weak first quarter of 2026, swinging to a loss as revenue fell. Revenue from services was $1.04 billion, down 10.7% from the same quarter in 2025, or about 3.3% lower on an underlying basis after excluding previously disclosed customer impacts in federal government and three large commercial accounts.
The company posted an operating loss of $5.1 million versus prior-year operating earnings of $10.8 million, and a net loss of $5.9 million, or $0.17 per share, compared with earnings of $0.16 per share a year earlier. Adjusted EBITDA dropped to $15.8 million, with margin compressing to 1.5% from 3.0%, reflecting lower gross profit rates and segment margin pressure in Enterprise Talent Management, Science, Engineering & Technology, and Education despite double‑digit SG&A cuts.
Cash generation deteriorated, with free cash flow of negative $26.5 million compared with positive $21.4 million in the prior year, while debt-to-capital rose to 11.9%. Management reaffirmed its 2026 outlook, guiding to a smaller 7%–9% revenue decline and at least a 2.5% adjusted EBITDA margin in the second quarter, and modest year‑over‑year revenue growth with margin expansion in the second half of 2026. The board declared a quarterly dividend of $0.075 per share.
Positive
- Cost discipline and outlook intact: Adjusted SG&A fell 10.3% year over year and management reaffirmed expectations for year-over-year revenue improvement, modest growth, and adjusted EBITDA margin expansion in the second half of 2026.
Negative
- Profitability and cash flow deterioration: Revenue declined 10.7%, adjusted EBITDA fell 54.7% to $15.8 million with margin down 150 bps, EPS turned from a $0.16 profit to a $0.17 loss, and free cash flow swung to negative $26.5 million.
Insights
Q1 showed sharp profit pressure and cash burn, but guidance stays intact.
Kelly Services delivered Q1 2026 revenue of $1.04 billion, down 10.7% year over year, with underlying revenue excluding discrete customer losses down about 3.3%. That decouples structural demand from one‑off contract reductions, but end‑market softness still weighs on results.
Profitability weakened materially: operating swung to a $5.1 million loss, adjusted EBITDA fell 54.7% to $15.8 million, and adjusted EPS slid to $0.03 from $0.39. Free cash flow flipped to a $26.5 million outflow, reflecting lower earnings and working‑capital movements, while debt‑to‑capital increased to 11.9% with higher borrowings.
Management maintained its full‑year framework, calling for Q2 revenue down 7%–9% with adjusted EBITDA margin of at least 2.5%, and “modest” revenue growth plus margin expansion in the second half of 2026. The reiterated outlook, ongoing SG&A reductions of about 10%, and continued investment in technology modernization and go‑to‑market initiatives suggest a focus on stabilizing margins as demand gradually normalizes.
8-K Event Classification
2 items: 2.02, 9.01
2 items
Item 2.02
Results of Operations and Financial Condition
Financial
Disclosure of earnings results, typically an earnings press release or preliminary financials.
Item 9.01
Financial Statements and Exhibits
Exhibits
Financial statements, pro forma financial information, and exhibit attachments filed with this report.
Key Figures
Revenue: $1,040.7 million
Operating income: -$5.1 million
Net earnings (loss): -$5.9 million
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8 metrics
Revenue
$1,040.7 million
Q1 2026 revenue from services, down 10.7% year over year
Operating income
-$5.1 million
Q1 2026 loss from operations versus $10.8 million earnings in Q1 2025
Net earnings (loss)
-$5.9 million
Q1 2026 net loss compared with $5.8 million net earnings in Q1 2025
Adjusted EBITDA
$15.8 million
Q1 2026 adjusted EBITDA, down 54.7% year over year; 1.5% margin
Diluted EPS
-$0.17 per share
Q1 2026 diluted loss per share versus $0.16 earnings per share in Q1 2025
Adjusted diluted EPS
$0.03 per share
Q1 2026 adjusted diluted earnings per share versus $0.39 in Q1 2025
Free cash flow
-$26.5 million
Q1 2026 free cash flow compared with $21.4 million in Q1 2025
Quarterly dividend
$0.075 per share
Cash dividend declared, payable June 2, 2026 to holders of record May 18, 2026
Key Terms
Adjusted EBITDA, free cash flow, integration, realignment and restructuring charges, Enterprise Talent Management, +1 more
5 terms
Adjusted EBITDA financial
"Q1 adjusted EBITDA of $15.8 million and adjusted EBITDA margin of 1.5% reflects a 20 basis point improvement in the year-over-year decline"
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.
free cash flow financial
"Year-to-Date Free Cash Flow | $ | (26.5) | | $ | 114.1 | | $ | 21.4 |"
Free cash flow is the amount of money a company has left over after paying all its expenses and investing in its business, like buying equipment or updating facilities. It shows how much cash is available to reward shareholders, pay down debt, or save for future growth. This helps investors understand if a company is financially healthy and able to grow.
integration, realignment and restructuring charges financial
"Integration, realignment and restructuring charges in the first quarter 2026 and 2025 reflect various initiatives aimed at integrating MRP and other prior acquisitions"
Enterprise Talent Management financial
"Enterprise Talent Management | Revenue from services | $ | 459.2 | | $ | 529.1 |"
Adjusted SG&A expenses financial
"Q1 adjusted SG&A decline of 10.3% reflects the third straight quarter of year-over-year reduction"
Adjusted SG&A expenses are a company’s selling, general and administrative costs (like salaries, rent, marketing and office expenses) after removing one‑time or unusual items that management says mask the business’s regular running costs. Investors care because this “cleaned up” number aims to show the ongoing cost of running the business—like looking at a car’s normal fuel use after ignoring a single long detour—so it helps compare profitability and efficiency across periods and companies.
Earnings Snapshot
Revenue: $1,040.7 million · Guidance included
Q1 2026
Revenue
$1,040.7 million
-10.7% YoY
Adjusted EBITDA
$15.8 million
-54.7% YoY
Adjusted EBITDA margin
1.5%
-150 bps YoY
Diluted EPS
-$0.17
-$0.33 vs prior year
Adjusted diluted EPS
$0.03
-$0.36 vs prior year
Guidance
For Q2 2026, management expects revenue to decline 7%–9% year over year and adjusted EBITDA margin of at least 2.5%. For the second half of 2026, they anticipate modest revenue growth and measurable adjusted EBITDA margin expansion, assuming no new material impacts.
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FORM 8-K
CURRENT REPORT
Pursuant to Section 13 OR 15(d) of The Securities Exchange Act of 1934
Date of Report (Date of earliest event reported): May 07, 2026
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Item 2.02. Results of Operations and Financial Condition
Kelly Services, Inc. (the “Company”) today released financial information containing highlighted financial data for the three months ended March 29, 2026. A copy of the press release is attached as Exhibit 99.1 to this Current Report on Form 8-K and incorporated herein by reference.
Item 9.01. Financial Statements and Exhibits
(d) Exhibits
| Exhibit No. | Description | ||||
99.1 | Press Release dated May 7, 2026. | ||||
99.2 | Presentation materials for May 7, 2026 conference call. | ||||
| 104 | Cover Page Interactive Data File (embedded within the Inline XBRL document) | ||||
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SIGNATURES
Pursuant to the requirements of the Securities Exchange Act of 1934, the registrant has duly caused this report to be signed on its behalf by the undersigned, hereunto duly authorized.
| May 7, 2026 | ||||||||
| /s/ Nicholas A. Zuhlke Nicholas A. Zuhlke Vice President, Corporate Controller and Chief Accounting Officer (Principal Accounting Officer) | ||||||||
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EXHIBIT INDEX
| Exhibit No. | Description | ||||
| 99.1 | Press Release dated May 7, 2026. | ||||
| 99.2 | Presentation materials for May 7, 2026 conference call. | ||||
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Exhibit 99.1
Kelly Reports
First-Quarter 2026 Earnings
TROY, Mich. (May 7, 2026) – Kelly (Nasdaq: KELYA, KELYB), a leading specialty talent solutions provider, today announced results for the first quarter of 2026.
•Q1 revenue of $1.0 billion, reflects notable improvement in the year-over-year performance versus the prior quarter driven by strength in the ETM segment, down 10.7% year-over-year; underlying revenue excluding previously disclosed discrete items down approximately 3.3% year-over-year, which improved 60 basis points versus the prior quarter
•Q1 adjusted SG&A decline of 10.3% reflects the third straight quarter of year-over-year reduction of approximately 10% or more and continued momentum on structural and demand-driven expense optimization initiatives
•Q1 operating loss of $5.1 million; $4.1 million of operating earnings on an adjusted basis
•Q1 adjusted EBITDA of $15.8 million and adjusted EBITDA margin of 1.5% reflects a 20 basis point improvement in the year-over-year decline relative to the prior quarter
•Company affirms expectation of improved year-over-year performance for revenue and adjusted EBITDA margin each successive quarter in 2026, and return to organic revenue growth and adjusted EBITDA margin expansion in the second half of 2026
Chris Layden, chief executive officer, said, “In the first quarter, Kelly’s disciplined execution against our growth and efficiency priorities continued to stabilize the business. Revenue exceeded our expectations and adjusted EBITDA was in line with our outlook, driven by sequential improvement in ETM and pockets of growth in SET. With our technology modernization and go-to-market initiatives on track and our pipeline continuing to gain momentum, we remain confident in our ability to deliver revenue growth and margin expansion in the second half of the year.”
Financial Results for the thirteen-week period ended March 29, 2026:
Revenue of $1.0 billion, a 10.7% 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 7.4%, resulting in an underlying revenue decline of approximately 3.3%. Favorable performance areas within underlying revenue include improved demand in the ETM segment, including growth in each of the talent solutions specialties, and within the SET segment growth in the Telecom specialty and improved sequential performance in the Science and Engineering specialties. More than offsetting these items are continued lower demand in the other specialties within the SET segment, largely the technology specialty, and a decline in the Education segment driven by delayed contract decisions, elevated weather-related school closures and declines in student enrollment in key markets.
Operating loss of $5.1 million, compared to earnings of $10.8 million reported in the first quarter of 2025. Adjusted earnings1 were $4.1 million in the first quarter of 2026 and $22.1 million in the first quarter of 2025. Adjusted EBITDA1 of $15.8 million, a decrease of 54.7% versus the prior year period. Adjusted EBITDA margin of 1.5%, a decrease of 150 basis points (“bps”) driven primarily by near-term margin pressure in ETM, Education, and SET reflecting 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 benefit of $0.8 million, compared to income tax expense of $1.8 million reported in the first quarter of 2025. On an adjusted basis1, income tax expense of $1.5 million, compared to income tax expense of $4.7 million in the first quarter of 2025.
Loss per share was $0.17 compared to earnings per share of $0.16 in the first quarter of 2025. On an adjusted basis1, earnings per share were $0.03 in the first quarter of 2026 compared to $0.39 per share in the corresponding quarter 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:
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The Company's 2026 financial outlook remains unchanged from the initial view previously disclosed, assumes no material change in the macroeconomic or industry dynamics relative to current trends, and is as follows:
•Second Quarter of 2026 – Expect year-over-year improvement relative to first quarter, with overall revenue decline of 7% to 9%, which includes at least 100 bps of improvement on an underlying basis excluding discrete customer impacts. Adjusted EBITDA margin of at least 2.5%, representing approximately 100 bps improvement relative to first quarter and significant reduction in year-over-year decline relative to the past two quarters.
•Second Half of the Year – Assuming no new material impacts, expect relative improvement in year-over-year performance each successive quarter for both revenue and adjusted EBITDA margin resulting in modest year-over-year revenue growth and measurable adjusted EBITDA margin expansion in the second half of the year.
Quarterly Cash Dividend:
Kelly also reported that on May 5, its board of directors declared a dividend of $0.075 per share. The dividend is payable on June 2, 2026 to stockholders of record as of the close of business on May 18, 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 May 7 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 | |||||||||||
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| scott.thomas@kellyservices.com | |||||||||||
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| KELLY SERVICES, INC. | ||||||||||||||
| CONSOLIDATED STATEMENTS OF EARNINGS | ||||||||||||||
| FOR THE 13 WEEKS ENDED MARCH 29, 2026 AND MARCH 30, 2025 | ||||||||||||||
| (UNAUDITED) | ||||||||||||||
| (in millions, except per share data) | ||||||||||||||
| 2026 | 2025 | Change | % Change(1) | |||||||||||
| Revenue from services | $ | 1,040.7 | $ | 1,164.9 | $ | (124.2) | (10.7)% | |||||||
| Cost of services | 844.3 | 928.4 | (84.1) | (9.1) | ||||||||||
| Gross profit | 196.4 | 236.5 | (40.1) | (17.0) | ||||||||||
| Selling, general and administrative expenses | 199.3 | 225.7 | (26.4) | (11.7) | ||||||||||
| Asset impairment charge | 2.2 | — | 2.2 | NM | ||||||||||
| Earnings (loss) from operations | (5.1) | 10.8 | (15.9) | NM | ||||||||||
| Other income (expense), net | (1.6) | (3.2) | 1.6 | 50.0 | ||||||||||
| Earnings (loss) before taxes | (6.7) | 7.6 | (14.3) | NM | ||||||||||
| Income tax expense (benefit) | (0.8) | 1.8 | (2.6) | (144.4) | ||||||||||
| Net earnings (loss) | $ | (5.9) | $ | 5.8 | (11.7) | NM | ||||||||
| Basic earnings (loss) per share | $ | (0.17) | $ | 0.16 | $ | (0.33) | NM | |||||||
| Diluted earnings (loss) per share | $ | (0.17) | $ | 0.16 | $ | (0.33) | NM | |||||||
| STATISTICS: | ||||||||||||||
| Permanent placement income (included in revenue from services) | $ | 10.9 | $ | 11.5 | $ | (0.6) | (5.2)% | |||||||
| Gross profit rate | 18.9 | % | 20.3 | % | (1.4) | pts. | ||||||||
| Adjusted EBITDA | $ | 15.8 | $ | 34.9 | $ | (19.1) | (54.7)% | |||||||
| Adjusted EBITDA margin | 1.5 | % | 3.0 | % | (1.5) | pts. | ||||||||
| Effective income tax rate | 11.6 | % | 24.0 | % | (12.4) | pts. | ||||||||
| Average shares outstanding: | ||||||||||||||
| Basic | 34.4 | 35.0 | ||||||||||||
| Diluted | 34.4 | 35.5 | ||||||||||||
(1) Reported percentage changes are computed based on millions. Prior year percent changes were computed based on actual amounts in thousands.
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| March 29, 2026 | December 28, 2025 | March 30, 2025 | |||||||||
| Current Assets | |||||||||||
| Cash and equivalents | $ | 25.6 | $ | 33.0 | $ | 28.2 | |||||
| Trade accounts receivable, less allowances of $10.8, $10.0 and $10.6, respectively | 1,216.0 | 1,188.7 | 1,250.9 | ||||||||
| Prepaid expenses and other current assets | 57.2 | 46.6 | 71.9 | ||||||||
| Total current assets | 1,298.8 | 1,268.3 | 1,351.0 | ||||||||
| Noncurrent Assets | |||||||||||
| Property and equipment, net | 18.8 | 20.5 | 23.7 | ||||||||
| Operating lease right-of-use assets | 37.6 | 42.9 | 45.9 | ||||||||
| Deferred taxes | 158.2 | 163.2 | 331.1 | ||||||||
| Retirement plan assets | 283.0 | 289.7 | 253.8 | ||||||||
| Goodwill, net | 202.1 | 202.1 | 304.1 | ||||||||
| Intangibles, net | 218.8 | 226.2 | 248.4 | ||||||||
| Other assets | 37.7 | 37.7 | 36.9 | ||||||||
| Total noncurrent assets | 956.2 | 982.3 | 1,243.9 | ||||||||
| Total Assets | $ | 2,255.0 | $ | 2,250.6 | $ | 2,594.9 | |||||
| Current Liabilities | |||||||||||
| Accounts payable and accrued liabilities | $ | 621.6 | $ | 631.4 | $ | 597.0 | |||||
| Operating lease liabilities | 11.4 | 12.3 | 12.2 | ||||||||
| Accrued payroll and related taxes | 147.2 | 140.9 | 178.7 | ||||||||
| Accrued workers' compensation and other claims | 21.3 | 20.9 | 18.0 | ||||||||
| Income and other taxes | 17.1 | 16.3 | 17.0 | ||||||||
| Total current liabilities | 818.6 | 821.8 | 822.9 | ||||||||
| Noncurrent Liabilities | |||||||||||
| Long-term debt | 130.5 | 101.9 | 204.6 | ||||||||
| Operating lease liabilities | 42.0 | 44.9 | 49.3 | ||||||||
| Accrued workers' compensation and other claims | 34.7 | 34.2 | 32.0 | ||||||||
| Accrued retirement benefits | 253.6 | 263.7 | 236.4 | ||||||||
| Other long-term liabilities | 7.1 | 7.6 | 9.2 | ||||||||
| Total noncurrent liabilities | 467.9 | 452.3 | 531.5 | ||||||||
| Commitments and contingencies (see Contingencies footnote) | |||||||||||
| Stockholders' Equity | |||||||||||
| Common Stock | 38.5 | 38.5 | 38.5 | ||||||||
| Treasury Stock | (56.7) | (63.7) | (56.1) | ||||||||
| Paid-in capital | 31.1 | 36.3 | 30.5 | ||||||||
| Earnings invested in the business | 956.5 | 965.1 | 1,233.2 | ||||||||
| Accumulated other comprehensive income (loss) | (0.9) | 0.3 | (5.6) | ||||||||
| Total stockholders' equity | 968.5 | 976.5 | 1,240.5 | ||||||||
| Total Liabilities and Stockholders' Equity | $ | 2,255.0 | $ | 2,250.6 | $ | 2,594.9 | |||||
| STATISTICS: | |||||||||||
| Working Capital | $ | 480.2 | $ | 446.5 | $ | 528.1 | |||||
| Current Ratio | 1.6 | 1.5 | 1.6 | ||||||||
| Debt-to-capital % | 11.9 | % | 9.4 | % | 14.2 | % | |||||
| Global Days Sales Outstanding | 64 | 61 | 61 | ||||||||
| Year-to-Date Free Cash Flow | $ | (26.5) | $ | 114.1 | $ | 21.4 | |||||
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| CONSOLIDATED STATEMENTS OF CASH FLOWS | ||||||||||||||
| FOR THE 13 WEEKS ENDED MARCH 29, 2026 AND MARCH 30, 2025 | ||||||||||||||
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| 2026 | 2025 | |||||||
| Cash flows from operating activities: | ||||||||
| Net earnings (loss) | $ | (5.9) | $ | 5.8 | ||||
| Adjustments to reconcile net earnings to net cash from operating activities: | ||||||||
| Asset impairment charge | 2.2 | — | ||||||
| Deferred income taxes | 5.0 | (0.8) | ||||||
| Depreciation and amortization | 9.9 | 11.0 | ||||||
| Operating lease asset amortization | 2.6 | 2.6 | ||||||
| Provision for credit losses and sales allowances | 1.2 | 3.0 | ||||||
| Stock-based compensation | 3.4 | 3.7 | ||||||
| Other, net | 0.3 | (0.3) | ||||||
| Changes in operating assets and liabilities | ||||||||
| Accounts receivable | (26.3) | 10.5 | ||||||
| Other assets | (4.5) | 0.6 | ||||||
| Accounts payable | (7.3) | (24.2) | ||||||
| Other liabilities | (6.0) | 12.0 | ||||||
| Net cash (used in) from operating activities | (25.4) | 23.9 | ||||||
| Cash flows from investing activities: | ||||||||
| Capital expenditures | (1.1) | (2.5) | ||||||
| Proceeds from sale of PersolKelly investment | — | 6.4 | ||||||
| Other investing activities | (0.1) | (0.7) | ||||||
| Net cash (used in) from investing activities | (1.2) | 3.2 | ||||||
| Cash flows from financing activities: | ||||||||
| Proceeds from long-term debt | 389.5 | 412.3 | ||||||
| Payments on long-term debt | (360.9) | (447.1) | ||||||
| Dividend payments | (2.7) | (2.8) | ||||||
| Payments of tax withholding for stock awards | (1.4) | (1.8) | ||||||
| Other financing activities | (0.3) | (0.1) | ||||||
| Net cash from (used in) financing activities | 24.2 | (39.5) | ||||||
| Effect of exchange rates on cash, cash equivalents and restricted cash | (5.8) | 1.3 | ||||||
| Net change in cash, cash equivalents and restricted cash | (8.2) | (11.1) | ||||||
| Cash, cash equivalents and restricted cash at beginning of period | 37.7 | 45.6 | ||||||
| Cash, cash equivalents and restricted cash at end of period | $ | 29.5 | $ | 34.5 | ||||
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| 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. | |||||||||||
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| 2026 | 2025 | % Change | |||||||||
| Enterprise Talent Management | |||||||||||
| Revenue from services | $ | 459.2 | $ | 529.1 | (13.2) | % | |||||
| Gross profit | 85.6 | 107.3 | (20.2) | ||||||||
| Adjusted SG&A expenses | 86.9 | 98.3 | (11.6) | ||||||||
Integration, realignment and restructuring charges(2) | — | 2.7 | NM | ||||||||
| Total SG&A expenses | 86.9 | 101.0 | (14.0) | ||||||||
| Business unit profit (loss) | (1.3) | 6.3 | NM | ||||||||
| Adjusted business unit profit (loss) | (1.3) | 9.0 | NM | ||||||||
| Gross profit rate | 18.6 | % | 20.3 | % | (1.7) | pts. | |||||
| Science, Engineering & Technology | |||||||||||
| Revenue from services | $ | 289.2 | $ | 327.3 | (11.6) | % | |||||
| Gross profit | 71.8 | 83.0 | (13.5) | ||||||||
| Adjusted SG&A expenses | 57.3 | 68.0 | (15.7) | ||||||||
Integration, realignment and restructuring charges(2) | 0.3 | 1.1 | (72.7) | ||||||||
| Total SG&A expenses | 57.6 | 69.1 | (16.6) | ||||||||
Asset impairment charge(5) | 2.2 | — | NM | ||||||||
| Business unit profit (loss) | 12.0 | 13.9 | (13.7) | ||||||||
| Adjusted business unit profit (loss) | 14.5 | 15.0 | (3.3) | ||||||||
| Gross profit rate | 24.8 | % | 25.4 | % | (0.6) | pts. | |||||
| Education | |||||||||||
| Revenue from services | $ | 294.1 | $ | 309.0 | (4.8) | % | |||||
| Gross profit | 39.0 | 46.2 | (15.6) | ||||||||
| Adjusted SG&A expenses | 26.6 | 26.9 | (1.1) | ||||||||
Integration, realignment and restructuring charges(2) | 0.1 | — | NM | ||||||||
| Total SG&A expenses | 26.7 | 26.9 | (0.7) | ||||||||
| Business unit profit (loss) | 12.3 | 19.3 | (36.3) | ||||||||
| Adjusted business unit profit (loss) | 12.4 | 19.3 | (35.8) | ||||||||
| Gross profit rate | 13.3 | % | 15.0 | % | (1.7) | pts. | |||||
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| First Quarter 2026 | |||||||||||||||||
| Staffing Services | Outcome-based Services | Talent Solutions | Permanent Placement | Total | |||||||||||||
| Enterprise Talent Management | $ | 229.3 | $ | 106.8 | $ | 121.3 | $ | 1.8 | $ | 459.2 | |||||||
| Science, Engineering & Technology | 168.6 | 112.2 | — | 8.4 | 289.2 | ||||||||||||
| Education | 293.4 | — | — | 0.7 | 294.1 | ||||||||||||
| Total Segment Revenue | $ | 691.3 | $ | 219.0 | $ | 121.3 | $ | 10.9 | $ | 1,042.5 | |||||||
| Intersegment | (1.8) | ||||||||||||||||
| Total Revenue from Services | $ | 1,040.7 | |||||||||||||||
| First Quarter 2025 | |||||||||||||||||
| Staffing Services | Outcome-based Services | Talent Solutions | Permanent Placement | Total | |||||||||||||
| Enterprise Talent Management | $ | 275.8 | $ | 133.2 | $ | 117.8 | $ | 2.3 | $ | 529.1 | |||||||
| Science, Engineering & Technology | 209.8 | 109.4 | — | 8.1 | 327.3 | ||||||||||||
| Education | 307.9 | — | — | 1.1 | 309.0 | ||||||||||||
| Total Segment Revenue | $ | 793.5 | $ | 242.6 | $ | 117.8 | $ | 11.5 | $ | 1,165.4 | |||||||
| Intersegment | (0.5) | ||||||||||||||||
| Total Revenue from Services | $ | 1,164.9 | |||||||||||||||
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| First Quarter | ||||||||
| Adjusted SG&A Expenses: | 2026 | 2025 | ||||||
| As reported | $ | 199.3 | $ | 225.7 | ||||
Integration, realignment and restructuring charges(2) | (4.7) | (10.7) | ||||||
Transaction costs(3) | (0.8) | (0.3) | ||||||
Executive transition costs(4) | (1.5) | (0.3) | ||||||
| Adjusted SG&A expenses | $ | 192.3 | $ | 214.4 | ||||
| First Quarter | ||||||||
| Adjusted earnings (loss) from operations: | 2026 | 2025 | ||||||
| As reported | $ | (5.1) | $ | 10.8 | ||||
Integration, realignment and restructuring charges(2) | 4.7 | 10.7 | ||||||
Transaction costs(3) | 0.8 | 0.3 | ||||||
Executive transition costs(4) | 1.5 | 0.3 | ||||||
Asset impairment charge(5) | 2.2 | — | ||||||
| Adjusted earnings from operations | $ | 4.1 | $ | 22.1 | ||||
| First Quarter | ||||||||
| Adjusted income tax expense (benefit): | 2026 | 2025 | ||||||
| Income tax expense (benefit) | $ | (0.8) | $ | 1.8 | ||||
Taxes on integration, realignment and restructuring charges(2) | 1.2 | 2.7 | ||||||
Taxes on transaction costs(3) | 0.2 | 0.1 | ||||||
Taxes on executive transition costs(4) | 0.4 | 0.1 | ||||||
Taxes on asset impairment charge(5) | 0.5 | — | ||||||
| Adjusted income tax expense (benefit) | $ | 1.5 | $ | 4.7 | ||||
| First Quarter | ||||||||
| Adjusted net earnings and earnings per share: | 2026 | 2025 | ||||||
| Net earnings (loss) | $ | (5.9) | $ | 5.8 | ||||
Integration, realignment and restructuring charges, net of taxes(2) | 3.5 | 8.0 | ||||||
Transaction costs, net of taxes(3) | 0.6 | 0.3 | ||||||
Executive transition costs, net of taxes(4) | 1.1 | 0.2 | ||||||
Asset impairment charge, net of taxes(5) | 1.7 | — | ||||||
| Adjusted net earnings | $ | 1.0 | $ | 14.3 | ||||
| Diluted earnings (loss) per share | $ | (0.17) | $ | 0.16 | ||||
| Adjusted diluted earnings per share | $ | 0.03 | $ | 0.39 | ||||
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.
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| (UNAUDITED) | ||||||||
| (in millions) | ||||||||
| First Quarter | ||||||||
| Total Adjusted EBITDA: | 2026 | 2025 | ||||||
| Net earnings (loss) | $ | (5.9) | $ | 5.8 | ||||
| Other (income) expense, net | 1.6 | 3.1 | ||||||
| Income tax expense (benefit) | (0.8) | 1.8 | ||||||
Depreciation and amortization(1) | 11.7 | 12.8 | ||||||
| EBITDA | 6.6 | 23.5 | ||||||
Integration, realignment and restructuring charges(2) | 4.7 | 10.7 | ||||||
Transaction costs(3) | 0.8 | 0.4 | ||||||
Executive transition costs(4) | 1.5 | 0.3 | ||||||
Asset impairment charge(5) | 2.2 | — | ||||||
| Adjusted EBITDA | $ | 15.8 | $ | 34.9 | ||||
| Adjusted EBITDA margin | 1.5 | % | 3.0 | % | ||||
| First Quarter 2026 | |||||||||||
| Business Unit Adjusted EBITDA: | Enterprise Talent Management | Science, Engineering & Technology | Education | ||||||||
| Business unit profit (loss) | $ | (1.3) | $ | 12.0 | $ | 12.3 | |||||
Integration, realignment and restructuring charges(2) | — | 0.3 | 0.1 | ||||||||
Asset impairment charge(5) | — | 2.2 | — | ||||||||
| Adjusted EBITDA | $ | (1.3) | $ | 14.5 | $ | 12.4 | |||||
| Adjusted EBITDA margin | (0.3) | % | 5.0 | % | 4.2 | % | |||||
| First Quarter 2025 | |||||||||||
| Enterprise Talent Management | Science, Engineering & Technology | Education | |||||||||
| Business unit profit (loss) | $ | 6.3 | $ | 13.9 | $ | 19.3 | |||||
Integration, realignment and restructuring charges(2) | 2.7 | 1.1 | — | ||||||||
| Adjusted EBITDA | $ | 9.0 | $ | 15.0 | $ | 19.3 | |||||
| Adjusted EBITDA margin | 1.7 | % | 4.6 | % | 6.2 | % | |||||
| First Quarter | ||||||||
| Free cash flows: | 2026 | 2025 | ||||||
| Net cash (used in) from operating activities | $ | (25.4) | $ | 23.9 | ||||
| Capital expenditures | (1.1) | (2.5) | ||||||
| Free Cash Flow | $ | (26.5) | $ | 21.4 | ||||
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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 and asset impairment charges 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.
(1) Represents total company depreciation and amortization of intangibles, including the amortization of hosted software.
(2) Integration, realignment and restructuring charges in the first quarter 2026 and 2025 reflect various initiatives aimed at integrating MRP and other prior acquisitions and further aligning processes and technology across the Company. The costs incurred associated with these initiatives are summarized in the table below:
| First Quarter | ||||||||
| 2026 | 2025 | |||||||
| IT-related charges | $ | 3.5 | $ | 5.3 | ||||
| Severance | 0.3 | 4.4 | ||||||
| Fees and other costs | 0.9 | 1.0 | ||||||
| Total integration and realignment costs | $ | 4.7 | $ | 10.7 | ||||
(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 2026 relates to certain right-of-use assets and reflects the Company’s ongoing realignment of our lease portfolio.
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© 2026 Kelly Services, Inc. All rights reserved. May 7, 2026 Q1 2026 Exhibit 99.2
© 2026 Kelly Services, Inc. All rights reserved. 2 Presentation Disclosures
© 2026 Kelly Services, Inc. All rights reserved. 3 Safe Harbor Statement This presentation 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 presentation is as of the date of this presentation 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.
© 2026 Kelly Services, Inc. All rights reserved. 4 Non-GAAP Measures 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 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 and asset impairment charges 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.
© 2026 Kelly Services, Inc. All rights reserved. 5 Financials
© 2026 Kelly Services, Inc. All rights reserved. First-Quarter 2026 Takeaways 6 Revenue decline in the quarter reflects growth in more resilient markets, offset by discrete impacts in the ETM and SET segments • Revenue down 10.7%, down 3.3%(1) underlying which excludes the discrete impacts of U.S. federal government in the SET segment and three large commercial customers in the ETM segment • Underlying demand improved sequentially in ETM staffing and talent solutions, while SET and Education saw temporary incremental demand pressure Profitability reflects revenue and gross profit pressure, partially offset by notable SG&A decreases • Gross profit rate of 18.9%, down 140 bps primarily from employee-related costs including timing related impacts • SG&A down 11.7% (10.3%(2) adjusted) reflecting significant progress on cost optimization efforts • Q1 adjusted EBITDA margin of 1.5%(2), down 150 bps primarily reflecting lower gross profit Technology modernization supports structural and volume-related expense optimalizations • Technology modernization initiative is on-track to reduce expenses associated with managing disparate and outdated systems and enable more rapid innovation within SET and ultimately across the enterprise o Includes completion of the first major phase in Q4 2025 • Aligning resources with demand as the macroeconomic environment continues to evolve Maintaining our focus on accelerating profitable growth • Further enhancing go-to-market approach across the enterprise to strengthen large account management and expand new customer acquisition • Capitalizing on organic growth drivers across the business and integrating legacy acquisitions to capture revenue and cost synergies Refer to the last slide for footnotes.
© 2026 Kelly Services, Inc. All rights reserved. First-Quarter 2026 Financial Summary 7 Refer to the last slide for footnotes. Results Revenue $1.0B Gross Profit Rate 18.9% (140) bps Loss from Operations ($5.1M) Adjusted Earnings from Operations(2) $4.1M (81.4%) Diluted Loss per Share ($0.17) ($0.33) Adjusted Earnings per Share(2) $0.03 ($0.36) Adjusted EBITDA(2) $15.8M (54.7%) Adjusted EBITDA Margin(2) 1.5% (150) bps Change (10.7%) NM
© 2026 Kelly Services, Inc. All rights reserved. Revenue Trends 8 Refer to the last slide for footnotes. Organic Q1 2025(3) Organic Q2 2025(3) Reported Q3 2025 Reported Q4 2025 Reported Q1 2026 Total 0.2% (3.3%) (9.9%) (11.9%) (10.7%) Excluding discrete impacts (1) 2.7% 1.6% (2.0%) (3.9%) (3.3%) Enterprise Talent Management(4) 0.1% (4.7%) (12.8%) (18.3%) (13.2%) Excluding discrete impacts (1) 3.6% 1.9% (2.1%) (5.3%) (0.4%) Science, Engineering & Technology(4) (7.3%) (9.2%) (9.6%) (11.9%) (11.6%) Excluding discrete impacts (1) (3.9%) (3.1%) (3.4%) (5.3%) (6.0%) Education 6.3% 5.3% 0.9% 1.3% (4.8%)
© 2026 Kelly Services, Inc. All rights reserved. ETM 46% SET 35% EDU 19% 2025 ETM 44% SET 36% EDU 20% 2026 ETM 44% SET 28% EDU 28% 2026 First-Quarter 2026 Revenue and Gross Profit Mix 9 Gross Profit Mix(4)Revenue Mix(4) ETM 46% SET 28% EDU 26% 2025 Refer to the last slide for footnotes.
© 2026 Kelly Services, Inc. All rights reserved. First-Quarter 2026 Gross Profit Rate 10 • GP rate decreased primarily due to an increase in employee-related costs, which includes timing related impacts
© 2026 Kelly Services, Inc. All rights reserved. First-Quarter 2026 SG&A 11 • Expenses in Operations decreased as a result of management’s efforts to drive structural efficiencies and align resource levels with volume • Integration and realignment costs related to the integration of MRP and other prior acquisitions, consolidation of operating segments and aligning processes and technology across the Company decreased as compared to prior year as we continue to execute on initiatives and complete phases of the transition • Other includes transaction costs, which increased due to costs incurred directly related to our controlling shareholder change in Q1 2026 and executive transition costs, which increased due to non-recurring expenses primarily associated with our segment leader changes in 2025 and 2026 $ in millions Refer to the last slide for footnotes.
© 2026 Kelly Services, Inc. All rights reserved. First-Quarter 2026 Liquidity 12 $ in millions • Combined borrowing capacity of $400 million on our U.S. revolving credit ($150 million) and securitization ($250 million) facilities • Borrowings are amounts outstanding on our U.S. credit facilities • Standby letters of credit (“SBLC”) represent amounts outstanding related to workers’ compensation $205 $102 $131 $43 $43 $43 $153 $255 $226 $28 $33 $26 $181 $288 $252 -$300 -$200 -$100 $0 $100 $200 $300 $400 Q1 2025 Q4 2025 Q1 2026 Cash Unused Borrowing Capacity SBLC Borrowings
© 2026 Kelly Services, Inc. All rights reserved. 2026 Outlook 13 Our 2026 Outlook assumes no material change in the macroeconomic or industry dynamics relative to current trends. Through our ongoing focus on growth and efficiency, we are well prepared to navigate the evolving macroeconomic environment and capitalize when demand rebounds. Second Quarter of 2026 • Revenue – expect year-over-year improvement relative to Q1, with overall revenue decline of 7% to 9%, which includes at least 100 bps of improvement on an underlying basis excluding discrete customer impacts • Adjusted EBITDA margin – expect at least 2.5%, representing approximately 100 bps improvement relative to Q1 and significant reduction in year-over-year decline relative to the past two quarters Second Half of the Year – Assuming no new material impacts, expect relative improvement in year-over-year performance each successive quarter for both revenue and adjusted EBITDA margin resulting in modest year-over-year revenue growth and measurable adjusted EBITDA margin expansion.
© 2026 Kelly Services, Inc. All rights reserved. 14 Appendix
© 2026 Kelly Services, Inc. All rights reserved. First-Quarter 2026 Footnotes 15 1) Reflects the combined negative discrete impacts from reduced demand for U.S. federal government contractors in Science, Engineering & Technology ("SET") and from three large private sector customers in Enterprise Talent Management ("ETM"); 2) See Reconciliation of Non-GAAP Measures included in Form 8-K dated May 7, 2026; 3) Organic excludes the 2025 results of Motion Recruitment Partners (“MRP”), which was acquired as of May 31, 2024 and was included in the reported results of operations in SET, from the date of acquisition and a portion in ETM starting in 2025, and the 2025 results of Children's Therapy Center (“CTC”), which was acquired as of November 13, 2024 and was included in the reported results of operations in Education, from the date of acquisition; 4) The Company transferred a subset of government customers from the ETM segment to the SET segment to better align customer relationships with specialized delivery capabilities. The 2025 and 2024 ETM and SET segment information has been recast to conform to the new structure; 5) Integration and realignment costs in Q1 2026 reflect various initiatives aimed at integrating MRP and other prior acquisitions, consolidating operating segments and further aligning processes and technology across the Company, and include IT-related charges of $3.5 million, fees and other costs of $0.9 million and severance of $0.3 million.
FAQ
How did Kelly Services (KELYA) perform financially in Q1 2026?
Kelly Services reported Q1 2026 revenue of $1.04 billion, down 10.7% year over year, and swung to a $5.9 million net loss. Adjusted EBITDA dropped to $15.8 million with a 1.5% margin, compared with $34.9 million and 3.0% a year earlier.
What caused the revenue decline for Kelly Services (KELYA) in Q1 2026?
Revenue fell mainly due to discrete customer impacts and softer demand. Total revenue declined 10.7%, but underlying revenue excluding reduced demand from U.S. federal government contractors and three large commercial customers declined about 3.3%, reflecting broader macro and segment-level pressures.
How did Kelly Services (KELYA) segment results look in Q1 2026?
All major segments saw lower revenue: Enterprise Talent Management declined 13.2% to $459.2 million, Science, Engineering & Technology declined 11.6% to $289.2 million, and Education declined 4.8% to $294.1 million. Gross profit rates compressed across segments, pressuring overall margins.
What guidance did Kelly Services (KELYA) give for the rest of 2026?
Management expects Q2 2026 revenue to decline 7%–9% year over year with adjusted EBITDA margin of at least 2.5%. For the second half of 2026, they anticipate modest revenue growth and measurable adjusted EBITDA margin expansion, assuming no new material impacts.
How strong is Kelly Services (KELYA) liquidity and leverage after Q1 2026?
Kelly ended Q1 2026 with $25.6 million in cash and equivalents and total working capital of $480.2 million. Debt-to-capital was 11.9%, up from 9.4% at year-end 2025, supported by combined borrowing capacity of $400 million on U.S. credit facilities.
Did Kelly Services (KELYA) declare a dividend with its Q1 2026 results?
Yes. Kelly’s board declared a cash dividend of $0.075 per share, payable on June 2, 2026, to shareholders of record as of the close of business on May 18, 2026. This continues the company’s practice of returning some cash to shareholders.