KELYAIndustrials · Staffing & Employment ServicesThe 3 Wall Street analysts covering Kelly Services, Inc. hold a median 12-month price target of $20 — +26.7% from the last close. Ticker Nerd's systematic factor model, run across ~4,600 US stocks, ranks it 78 of 100 as at 14 Oct 2026 — inside the top quartile. Here, the model and the Street point the same way.
Consensus tells you what everyone already believes. The model scores Kelly Services, Inc. on its factor families — the same systematic rank behind the Ticker Nerd portfolio.
Percentile across ~4,600 US stocks on Ticker Nerd’s systematic factor model. Higher is better. How the model is built and tested
Accruals (94): Reported profit is backed by cash, and the company is not expanding recklessly.
Growth (10): Sales and profits are flat, shrinking, or growing more slowly than they were.
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The bullish and bearish analyst opinions on KELYA, reported as data — targets and ratings, the market's view beside the model's.
Price targets and ratings are third-party analyst estimates, reported here as data. They are not Ticker Nerd forecasts, and they are frequently wrong.
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The green dot is the last close — the median target sits +26.7% from it.
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| 10 Aug 2026 | Barrington Research | Maintains | Outperform | $15 → $20 |
| 29 June 2026 | Barrington Research | Maintains | Outperform | $15 |
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| 18 Nov 2024 | Barrington Research | Maintains | Outperform | — |
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| 28 May 2024 | Barrington Research | Maintains | Outperform | — |
| 13 May 2024 | Barrington Research | Maintains | Outperform | — |
| 15 Nov 2023 | Barrington Research | Reiterates | Outperform | — |
| 15 Aug 2023 | Barrington Research | Maintains | Outperform | — |
| 19 May 2023 | Barrington Research | Maintains | Outperform | — |
| 21 Feb 2023 | Barrington Research | Maintains | Outperform | — |
Price targets and ratings are third-party analyst estimates, reported here as data. They are not Ticker Nerd forecasts, and they are frequently wrong.
Computed off the Friday close and sent before the US open.
Market Radar reports the week’s largest rank changes across roughly 4,600 US stocks, the factor behind each one, and where the market went. KELYA appears on the weeks it earns a place.
Both lines are total return — dividends reinvested — so the comparison is honest on both sides.
Over the twelve months to 14 Oct 2026, Kelly Services, Inc. returned +31.4% against +17.5% for the S&P 500, dividends included.
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Not the forecast itself — the direction analysts are revising it. Revision direction is one of the model's factor families.
A margin means little on its own. Each bar marks where the figure sits across the whole US universe we score.
Cheaper than 52% of US stocks
Cheaper than 94% of US stocks
Cheaper than 82% of US stocks
Cheaper than 41% of US stocks
Higher than 19% of US stocks
Higher than 13% of US stocks
Higher than 21% of US stocks
Higher than 48% of US stocks
Higher than 22% of US stocks
Higher than 30% of US stocks
Higher than 48% of US stocks
Higher than 78% of US dividend payers
Bars mark the percentile across the ~4,600 US stocks Ticker Nerd covers, among those reporting the figure.
The headline figures, each with its date. Every row carries its own link — cite it straight from here.
Kelly Services, Inc. has a market value of $548.4M and an enterprise value of $652.9M.
Revenue in the twelve months to 30 June 2026: $4.1B. The latest quarter shrank 5.8% year on year.
Net income over the same four quarters: −$273.4M, a −6.7% net margin.
Diluted earnings per share, trailing twelve months: $−7.81.
Free cash flow in the twelve months to 30 June 2026: $20.5M, after $6.6M of capital spending.
Kelly Services, Inc. spent $11.0M on dividends in the twelve months to 30 June 2026.
Trailing P/E: 12.3×; forward P/E: 8.7× — the forward figure prices analyst consensus estimates, not reported earnings.
Forward dividend yield: 1.90%, paying out 26% of earnings.
Kelly Services, Inc. employs 4,900 people — $829K of revenue per employee.
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KellyOCG ranked No. 1 in healthcare RPO and No. 2 overall in HRO Today's 2026 Baker's Dozen Customer Satisfaction Ratings for Recruitment Process Outsourcing.
Why it matters — The rankings provide a customer-satisfaction recognition for Kelly Services' KellyOCG business in recruitment process outsourcing.
Kelly announced a new brand architecture, refreshed visual identity and messaging platform as it marks its 80th anniversary. The company plans to consolidate its brands under a unified Kelly brand with 10 specialty divisions through a phased modernization.
Why it matters — The rebranding and planned consolidation are changes to Kelly’s corporate identity and organization that KELYA watchers may want to track.
Kelly has launched Kelly Digital Infrastructure, a new specialty division serving clients and talent in telecom, data centers, AI, and automation. The launch comes as AI continues to accelerate demand for data center services.
Why it matters — This new division positions Kelly to tap into growing demand for specialized talent in data centers, AI, and automation, expanding its service areas.
Everest Group named Kelly a Leader on its 2026 PEAK Matrix for Industrial and Business & Professionals Contingent Talent Solutions. Kelly Professional & Industrial was recognized for its specialty expertise, flexible workforce solutions, and AI-enabled recruiting capabilities.
Why it matters — An independent industry ranking places Kelly's contingent talent offerings among the top in its categories, affirming its competitive position in a key market for KELYA watchers.
Kelly has released its 2026 Data Center Salary Guide, offering market intelligence on compensation and hiring trends shaped by accelerating AI adoption. The guide is intended to help employers compete for talent, plan with confidence, and respond to shifting workforce demands.
Why it matters — The guide underscores Kelly's role as a workforce and talent-intelligence provider in the fast-growing data center market, where AI-driven demand is reshaping hiring and compensation.
The 3 Wall Street analysts covering Kelly Services, Inc. have a median 12-month price target of $20, with estimates ranging from $19 to $21. These are third-party analyst estimates, not Ticker Nerd forecasts, and they are frequently wrong.
Of the 3 analysts covering Kelly Services, Inc., 2 rate it a Buy, 1 a Hold and 0 a Sell. Ticker Nerd's systematic factor model ranks Kelly Services, Inc. 78 out of 100 across roughly 4,600 US stocks as at 14 Oct 2026. None of this is personal advice — it does not consider your circumstances.
As at 14 Oct 2026, Kelly Services, Inc. ranks 78 out of 100 on Ticker Nerd's systematic factor model — a percentile across roughly 4,600 US stocks, built from its factor families. Its strongest factor family is Accruals (94 of 100).
No one can know that. What the data says: the median 12-month target from 3 analysts implies +26.7% from the last close, and Ticker Nerd's factor model ranks Kelly Services, Inc. 78 out of 100 as at 14 Oct 2026. Analyst targets are third-party estimates and frequently wrong; none of this is personal advice.
No analyst covering Kelly Services, Inc. publishes a 2030 price target — Wall Street targets run 12 to 18 months out. Sites quoting a 2030 price for KELYA are extrapolating price history, which says nothing about the business. The furthest attributed numbers are the current analyst targets: $19 to $21 over the next 12 months.
Kelly Services, Inc. returned +31.4% over the 12 months to 14 Oct 2026, with dividends reinvested. Past performance does not indicate future returns.
Kelly Services Inc. Class A Common Stock represents ownership in Kelly Services, a global talent solutions company focused on connecting employers with skilled workers across a wide range of industries.
The most recent item we track (GlobeNewsWire, 13 Oct 2026): "KellyOCG® Ranks No. 1 in Healthcare and No.". KellyOCG ranked No. 1 in healthcare RPO and No. 2 overall in HRO Today's 2026 Baker's Dozen Customer Satisfaction Ratings for Recruitment Process Outsourcing.
Kelly Services Inc. Class A Common Stock represents ownership in Kelly Services, a global talent solutions company focused on connecting employers with skilled workers across a wide range of industries. Kelly Services provides staffing, permanent placement, recruitment process outsourcing, managed service provider, payroll, and other workforce management services designed to help organizations meet changing labor needs. Its operations cover areas such as administrative and office support, light industrial roles, science and engineering, technology, education, and contact center services. The company also serves employers seeking specialized hiring and consulting support, while helping job seekers access temporary, contract, and direct-hire opportunities. Headquartered in Troy, Michigan and founded in 1946, Kelly Services plays an important role in the broader human resources and professional services market by supporting workforce flexibility and talent access across the Americas, Europe, and Asia-Pacific.
CEO Mr. Christopher D. Layden · 4,900 employees · United States · https://www.kellyservices.com
