Kelly Services (KELYA) Stock
Global staffing firm connecting workers to employers. Here's the price, business snapshot, and what's worth knowing about Kelly Services in October 2026.
Kelly Services Inc (ticker: KELYA) is a global staffing and workforce solutions supplier that places temporary and permanent employees across industries including science, education, and office services. With a market capitalisation of about $445.08M, it is a small-cap company whose revenues typically track hiring activity and economic cycles. Investors should know Kelly earns fees from temporary placements, contract staffing, recruitment and managed services, and faces competition from digital platforms and large staffing peers. Key considerations include sensitivity to labour-market swings, margin pressure from wage and pricing dynamics, client concentration in some segments, and regulatory or compliance risks across jurisdictions. Financial strength and cash flow trends matter with small-cap staffing firms, as does management execution on digital and specialised services. This is general educational information—not personal investment advice—and suitability depends on your goals, risk tolerance and time horizon; returns are not guaranteed and values can fall as well as rise.
Kelly Services (KELYA) Stock Forecast
Analyst price target, next 12 months
$23.50
+50.7% vs today's $15.59
Price range over the last 12 months
In the middle of its 12-month range
Analysts covering Kelly Services have a consensus 12-month target of $23.50, above the current price of $15.59.
Analyst targets are opinions, not guarantees. Capital at risk. Data as of 12 Oct 2026.
Source: Analyst sentiment is provided by Refinitiv Ltd, a global leader in financial market data with over 40k business clients. Refinitiv Ltd is an independent third party to Nemo. This is not advice.
Sixth Month Growth Performance
Stock Performance Snapshot
Analyst Rating
Analysts recommend buying Kelly Services Inc. stock, with a target price of $23.50, indicating growth potential.
Financial Health
Kelly Services is generating reasonable revenue and cash flow, but profitability and margins are lower than ideal.
Dividend
Kelly Services Inc has a dividend yield of 1.92%, which is considered average for dividend-paying stocks. If you invested $1000 you would be paid $19.20 a year in dividends (based on the last 12 months).
Why You’ll Want to Watch This Stock
Cyclical Staffing Demand
Staffing revenue tends to follow economic cycles — stronger hiring boosts revenue, while downturns can reduce demand. Performance can vary by cycle.
Global Footprint Matters
Operating in multiple regions offers scale and diversification, but also introduces currency, regulatory and regional labour-market risks that can affect results.
Digital Disruption
Online platforms and automation are reshaping recruitment; digital capabilities can be an advantage but also create competition and margin pressure.
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