Q2 2025 Earnings Overview [Financial Highlights](index=1&type=section&id=Financial%20Highlights) Q2 2025 revenue grew 4.2% to **$1.1 billion** (organic decline 3.3%), with operating earnings up significantly and adjusted EBITDA margin contracting - The company's strategy in Q2 focused on driving growth in resilient markets like K-12 staffing (Education), telecom/engineering (SET), and payroll outsourcing (ETM), while managing resources in areas with slower hiring[3](index=3&type=chunk) Q2 2025 Key Financial Metrics (vs. Q2 2024) | Metric | Q2 2025 | Q2 2024 | Change | | :--- | :--- | :--- | :--- | | **Revenue** | $1.1 billion | $1.06 billion | +4.2% | | Organic Revenue | - | - | -3.3% | | **Operating Earnings** | $22.2 million | $12.2 million | +82.0% | | Adjusted Operating Earnings | $24.6 million | $28.1 million | -12.4% | | **Adjusted EBITDA** | $37.0 million | $40.5 million | -8.7% | | Adjusted EBITDA Margin | 3.4% | 3.8% | -40 bps | | **Diluted EPS** | $0.52 | $0.12 | +333.3% | | Adjusted Diluted EPS | $0.54 | $0.71 | -23.9% | H1 2025 Key Financial Metrics (vs. H1 2024) | Metric | H1 2025 | H1 2024 | Change | | :--- | :--- | :--- | :--- | | **Revenue** | $2.3 billion | $2.1 billion | +7.8% | | Organic Revenue | - | - | -1.6% | | **Operating Earnings** | $33.0 million | $39.0 million | -15.4% | | Adjusted Operating Earnings | $46.7 million | $51.2 million | -8.8% | | **Adjusted EBITDA** | $71.9 million | $73.8 million | -2.6% | | Adjusted EBITDA Margin | 3.2% | 3.5% | -30 bps | | **Diluted EPS** | $0.67 | $0.83 | -19.3% | | Adjusted Diluted EPS | $0.93 | $1.26 | -26.2% | - The company expects a year-over-year revenue decline of **5% to 7%** in Q3, driven by reduced demand from U.S. federal contractors and certain large customers, but anticipates an adjusted EBITDA margin expansion of **80 to 90 bps** in Q3[7](index=7&type=chunk) [Corporate Developments](index=2&type=section&id=Corporate%20Developments) The company declared a quarterly cash dividend of **$0.075 per share** and appointed Nick Zuhlke as the new VP, Controller, and Chief Accounting Officer - The Board of Directors declared a quarterly dividend of **$0.075 per share**, payable on September 3, 2025, to stockholders of record as of August 20, 2025[9](index=9&type=chunk) - Effective August 11, 2025, Nick Zuhlke is appointed as the new Vice President, Controller, and Chief Accounting Officer, succeeding the retiring Laura Lockhart[11](index=11&type=chunk) Consolidated Financial Statements [Consolidated Statements of Earnings](index=4&type=section&id=Consolidated%20Statements%20of%20Earnings) Q2 2025 revenue increased 4.2% to **$1.1 billion**, with net earnings surging to **$19.0 million**, while H1 net earnings decreased 18.3% to **$24.8 million** Q2 Statement of Earnings Highlights (in millions) | Account | Q2 2025 | Q2 2024 | % Change | | :--- | :--- | :--- | :--- | | Revenue from services | $1,101.8 | $1,057.5 | 4.2% | | Gross profit | $225.5 | $213.7 | 5.5% | | Earnings from operations | $22.2 | $12.2 | 81.0% | | Net earnings | $19.0 | $4.6 | 314.7% | | Diluted EPS | $0.52 | $0.12 | 333.3% | H1 Statement of Earnings Highlights (in millions) | Account | H1 2025 | H1 2024 | % Change | | :--- | :--- | :--- | :--- | | Revenue from services | $2,266.7 | $2,102.6 | 7.8% | | Gross profit | $462.0 | $419.4 | 10.2% | | Earnings from operations | $33.0 | $39.0 | -15.5% | | Net earnings | $24.8 | $30.4 | -18.3% | | Diluted EPS | $0.67 | $0.83 | -19.3% | [Consolidated Balance Sheets](index=8&type=section&id=Consolidated%20Balance%20Sheets) Total assets decreased to **$2.51 billion**, while long-term debt was significantly reduced to **$74.3 million**, improving the debt-to-capital ratio to **5.5%** Balance Sheet Summary (in millions) | Account | June 29, 2025 | Dec 29, 2024 | June 30, 2024 | | :--- | :--- | :--- | :--- | | Cash and equivalents | $18.0 | $39.0 | $38.2 | | Total current assets | $1,253.1 | $1,365.5 | $1,310.8 | | **Total Assets** | **$2,511.9** | **$2,632.3** | **$2,628.2** | | Total current liabilities | $826.7 | $826.5 | $812.3 | | Long-term debt | $74.3 | $239.4 | $210.4 | | **Total Liabilities** | **$1,245.8** | **$1,397.7** | **$1,348.3** | | **Total stockholders' equity** | **$1,266.1** | **$1,234.6** | **$1,279.9** | | Working Capital | $426.4 | $539.0 | $498.5 | | Debt-to-capital % | 5.5% | 16.2% | 14.1% | [Consolidated Statements of Cash Flows](index=10&type=section&id=Consolidated%20Statements%20of%20Cash%20Flows) H1 2025 net cash from operating activities significantly improved to **$119.3 million**, while financing activities used **$172.7 million** primarily for debt repayment H1 2025 Cash Flow Summary (in millions) | Cash Flow Category | H1 2025 | H1 2024 | | :--- | :--- | :--- | | Net cash from operating activities | $119.3 | $32.2 | | Net cash from (used in) investing activities | $24.7 | $(353.1) | | Net cash used in (from) financing activities | $(172.7) | $201.6 | | **Net change in cash** | **$(21.1)** | **$(122.0)** | | Cash at end of period | $24.5 | $45.6 | - Year-to-date free cash flow was **$114.8 million**, a substantial increase from **$25.5 million** in the same period of 2024, driven by stronger operating cash flow[28](index=28&type=chunk)[42](index=42&type=chunk) Segment and Revenue Analysis [Segment Performance](index=6&type=section&id=Segment%20Performance) Q2 2025 saw strong revenue growth in SET (**19.4%**) and Education (**5.6%**), driven by acquisitions, while ETM revenue declined by **3.9%** [Enterprise Talent Management (ETM)](index=6&type=section&id=Enterprise%20Talent%20Management%20(ETM)) ETM revenue decreased by **3.9%** in Q2 and **1.0%** in H1 2025, with adjusted business unit profit falling **22.6%** in Q2 due to margin pressure ETM Segment Performance (in millions) | Metric | Q2 2025 | Q2 2024 | % Change | H1 2025 | H1 2024 | % Change | | :--- | :--- | :--- | :--- | :--- | :--- | :--- | | Revenue | $520.2 | $541.2 | -3.9% | $1,054.2 | $1,065.3 | -1.0% | | Adjusted Business Unit Profit | $12.2 | $15.8 | -22.6% | $21.7 | $24.6 | -11.4% | [Science, Engineering & Technology (SET)](index=6&type=section&id=Science%2C%20Engineering%20%26%20Technology%20(SET)) SET revenue grew significantly by **19.4%** in Q2 and **28.6%** in H1 2025, primarily due to the MRP acquisition, with adjusted profit also increasing SET Segment Performance (in millions) | Metric | Q2 2025 | Q2 2024 | % Change | H1 2025 | H1 2024 | % Change | | :--- | :--- | :--- | :--- | :--- | :--- | :--- | | Revenue | $317.3 | $265.7 | 19.4% | $639.7 | $497.3 | 28.6% | | Adjusted Business Unit Profit | $20.2 | $19.2 | 4.9% | $34.7 | $33.4 | 3.6% | [Education](index=6&type=section&id=Education) The Education segment continued steady growth, with revenue up **5.6%** in Q2 and **6.1%** in H1 2025, and adjusted business unit profit also increasing Education Segment Performance (in millions) | Metric | Q2 2025 | Q2 2024 | % Change | H1 2025 | H1 2024 | % Change | | :--- | :--- | :--- | :--- | :--- | :--- | :--- | | Revenue | $265.3 | $251.1 | 5.6% | $574.3 | $541.0 | 6.1% | | Adjusted Business Unit Profit | $13.7 | $12.7 | 7.9% | $33.0 | $30.8 | 7.1% | [Revenue from Services by Service Type](index=11&type=section&id=Revenue%20from%20Services%20by%20Service%20Type) Q2 2025 Staffing Services remained the largest revenue source at **$733.0 million**, while Permanent Placement revenue showed strong growth of **38.3%** Q2 Revenue by Service Type (in millions) | Service Type | Q2 2025 | Q2 2024 | % Change | | :--- | :--- | :--- | :--- | | Staffing Services | $733.0 | $705.4 | +3.9% | | Outcome-based Services | $228.1 | $224.0 | +1.8% | | Talent Solutions | $126.9 | $117.9 | +7.6% | | Permanent Placement | $14.8 | $10.7 | +38.3% | H1 Revenue by Service Type (in millions) | Service Type | H1 2025 | H1 2024 | % Change | | :--- | :--- | :--- | :--- | | Staffing Services | $1,526.5 | $1,420.1 | +7.5% | | Outcome-based Services | $470.7 | $442.2 | +6.4% | | Talent Solutions | $244.7 | $222.6 | +9.9% | | Permanent Placement | $26.3 | $18.7 | +40.6% | Reconciliation of Non-GAAP Measures [Reconciliation of Earnings and EPS](index=13&type=section&id=Reconciliation%20of%20Earnings%20and%20EPS) GAAP net earnings for Q2 2025 of **$19.0 million** were adjusted to **$19.8 million**, with adjusted diluted EPS at **$0.54**, reflecting exclusions for non-core items Q2 Reconciliation of Earnings from Operations (in millions) | Description | Q2 2025 | Q2 2024 | | :--- | :--- | :--- | | **As reported (GAAP)** | **$22.2** | **$12.2** | | Integration and realignment costs | $6.1 | - | | Transaction costs | $0.1 | $1.6 | | (Gain) loss on sale of EMEA staffing | $(4.0) | $10.0 | | Other adjustments | $0.2 | $15.3 | | **Adjusted earnings from operations** | **$24.6** | **$28.1** | Q2 Reconciliation of Diluted EPS | Description | Q2 2025 | Q2 2024 | | :--- | :--- | :--- | | **As reported (GAAP)** | **$0.52** | **$0.12** | | Adjustments (net of tax) | $0.02 | $0.59 | | **Adjusted net earnings per share** | **$0.54** | **$0.71** | [Reconciliation of Adjusted EBITDA](index=15&type=section&id=Reconciliation%20of%20Adjusted%20EBITDA) Q2 2025 Adjusted EBITDA decreased to **$37.0 million** (margin **3.4%**), and H1 Adjusted EBITDA was **$71.9 million**, with reconciliation starting from GAAP net earnings Reconciliation to Adjusted EBITDA (in millions) | Description | Q2 2025 | Q2 2024 | H1 2025 | H1 2024 | | :--- | :--- | :--- | :--- | :--- | | Net earnings (GAAP) | $19.0 | $4.6 | $24.8 | $30.4 | | Adjustments (Taxes, D&A, etc.) | $15.7 | $12.2 | $33.4 | $24.6 | | EBITDA | $34.7 | $16.8 | $58.2 | $55.0 | | Other specific adjustments | $2.3 | $23.7 | $13.7 | $18.8 | | **Adjusted EBITDA** | **$37.0** | **$40.5** | **$71.9** | **$73.8** | | **Adjusted EBITDA Margin** | **3.4%** | **3.8%** | **3.2%** | **3.5%** | [Explanation of Non-GAAP Adjustments](index=17&type=section&id=Explanation%20of%20Non-GAAP%20Adjustments) Non-GAAP adjustments enhance comparability by excluding non-core items, including 2025 integration and executive transition costs, and 2024 restructuring and asset impairment charges - **Integration and Realignment Costs (2025):** Totaled **$16.8 million** year-to-date, related to integrating MRP and other acquisitions, including IT charges, severance, and other fees[47](index=47&type=chunk) - **Transaction Costs (2024/2025):** Costs related to the sale of EMEA staffing operations and, in 2024, **$7.9 million** related to the MRP acquisition[47](index=47&type=chunk) - **Executive Transition Costs (2025):** Non-recurring expenses associated with the CEO transition[48](index=48&type=chunk) - **Restructuring Charges (2024):** Costs from a transformation initiative started in 2023 to streamline the operating model, including severance and execution costs[51](index=51&type=chunk) - **Asset Impairment Charge (2024):** A charge for right-of-use assets related to the leased headquarters facility due to changes in building utilization[52](index=52&type=chunk)

Company Leadership Transition - Chris Layden has been appointed as the new president and CEO of Kelly, effective September 2, 2025, succeeding Peter Quigley, who will remain as a strategic advisor and board member until May 2026 [1][4] - Layden brings extensive experience in leading organizations through transformations and driving profitable growth, having previously served as COO of Prolink and held senior roles at ManpowerGroup [2][3] Strategic Vision and Growth - The board of directors expressed confidence in Layden's ability to lead Kelly into its next strategic phase, emphasizing his track record in executing enterprise-scale transformations and commercial excellence [3] - Layden aims to build on Kelly's strong foundation to drive profitable growth and value for customers, employees, and shareholders [4] Company Performance and Future Outlook - Under Quigley's leadership, Kelly significantly increased profitability by shifting towards higher margin and higher growth businesses, improving the company's financial profile to its best position in 25 years [4] - Kelly reported revenue of $4.3 billion in 2024, highlighting its position as a leading global specialty talent solutions provider [5]

Core Viewpoint - Kelly Services reported a mixed financial performance for Q2 2025, with revenue growth driven by acquisitions but organic revenue decline due to reduced demand in certain sectors [3][6][9]. Financial Performance - Q2 2025 revenue reached $1.1 billion, a 4.2% increase year-over-year, primarily due to the acquisition of Motion Recruitment Partners, LLC [3][9]. - On an organic basis, revenue decreased by 3.3%, with a notable decline in demand for U.S. federal government contractors [3][6]. - Operating earnings for Q2 2025 were $22.2 million, up from $12.2 million in Q2 2024, while adjusted earnings were $24.6 million compared to $28.1 million in the prior year [4][5][9]. - Adjusted EBITDA for Q2 2025 was $37.0 million, down 8.7% from the previous year, with an adjusted EBITDA margin of 3.4%, a decrease of 40 basis points [4][9]. Earnings Per Share - Earnings per share (EPS) for Q2 2025 were $0.52, significantly higher than $0.12 in Q2 2024. Adjusted EPS was $0.54, down from $0.71 year-over-year [5][9]. Year-to-Date Performance - For the 26-week period ending June 29, 2025, revenue totaled $2.3 billion, a 7.8% increase compared to the same period in 2024, again driven by the MRP acquisition [6][8]. - Year-to-date operating earnings were $33.0 million, down from $39.0 million in 2024, with adjusted earnings of $46.7 million compared to $51.2 million in the prior year [7][8]. Segment Performance - The Education segment showed growth of 5.6% in Q2 2025, while the Science, Engineering & Technology segment reported a 19.4% increase in revenue [21][22]. - The Enterprise Talent Management segment experienced a revenue decline of 3.9% in Q2 2025 compared to the previous year [21][22]. Dividend Declaration - The board of directors declared a quarterly cash dividend of $0.075 per share, payable on September 3, 2025 [11]. Leadership Transition - Kelly announced the appointment of Nick Zuhlke as the new Chief Accounting Officer, effective August 11, 2025, succeeding Laura Lockhart [13].

Core Insights - Kelly has achieved a unique recognition as the first company to be named both a Leader and Star Performer across all four Everest Group US Contingent Staffing PEAK Matrix Assessments, highlighting its market impact, vision, and capabilities in various talent solutions [1][6] Group 1: Recognition and Achievements - Kelly's President and CEO, Peter Quigley, expressed pride in the company's "clean sweep" of the 2025 US Contingent Staffing PEAK Matrix Assessments, attributing this success to the growth and quality of services post-acquisition of Motion Recruitment Partners [2][6] - The Everest Group's PEAK Matrix evaluates contingent staffing providers based on seven categories, including vision and strategy, delivery of output-based staffing solutions, and technology capabilities [2][3] Group 2: Business and Technology Advancements - Everest Group noted that Kelly has diversified its industry coverage and talent sourcing capabilities, making significant investments in managed services and enhancing its technology stack, including digital staffing capabilities like Kelly Now [3][4] - Kelly Engineering has been recognized for its strong vision in generative AI and analytics, achieving one of the highest organic revenue growth rates in advanced engineering roles [5][6] Group 3: Strategic Growth and Market Position - The combination of Kelly and Motion Recruitment has led to enhanced coverage across targeted industry verticals and significant market traction, with a strong vision for geographic expansion [4][6] - Kelly's investments in AI-driven tools and partnerships with intelligent sourcing platforms have elevated its position in the market, showcasing a robust vision for tech-led delivery [7] Group 4: Company Overview - Kelly Services, Inc. reported a revenue of $4.3 billion in 2024 and connects over 400,000 people with work annually across various industries, including science, engineering, technology, and finance [9]

Group 1 - Kelly Services, Inc. will release its second-quarter earnings on August 7, 2025, before the market opens [1] - A financial presentation and a live webcast of a conference call with financial analysts will take place at 9 a.m. ET on the same day [1][2] - The webcast will be recorded, and a replay will be available within one hour after the event [2] Group 2 - Kelly Services has been a leader in the staffing industry since its inception in 1946, connecting over 400,000 people with work annually [3] - The company reported revenue of $4.3 billion in 2024, indicating its significant presence in various industries [3] - Kelly Services operates in multiple sectors, including science, engineering, technology, education, manufacturing, retail, finance, and energy [3]

Core Insights - KellyOCG + Sevenstep received the Morton Long-Term Partnership Award at the 2025 TIARA Talent Solutions Awards for their successful collaboration with a Fortune 10 global healthcare enterprise [1][2][3] Group 1: Award Recognition - The TIARA Talent Awards celebrate excellence in recruitment process outsourcing (RPO) and managed service provider (MSP) sectors, with the Morton Long-Term Partnership Award recognizing relationships demonstrating sustained success over at least five years [2] - KellyOCG + Sevenstep's collaboration with their client was highlighted for scaling annual hires while managing significant organizational changes with agility and empathy [3] Group 2: Client Relationship and Achievements - The six-year RPO relationship with the healthcare enterprise has been pivotal in navigating various hiring challenges, including a rapid shift to remote work and a significant hiring volume decrease of 80% within two weeks, followed by a hiring rebound that required expanding the RPO team from 35 to 105 in one quarter [4] - Currently, KellyOCG + Sevenstep supports the healthcare client across 25 business segments and three brands, managing approximately 10,000 hires annually [5] Group 3: Value Proposition - The recognition reflects the value of trusting relationships built by KellyOCG + Sevenstep, emphasizing consultative problem-solving and a shared commitment to client success [6] - The ability to adapt to the human and technological demands of rapid team changes is crucial for employers seeking effective talent solutions [6]

Core Insights - The article highlights Paul Franke's extensive experience in stock picking and investment strategies, emphasizing his contrarian approach and the development of a system called "Victory Formation" for identifying stocks based on supply/demand imbalances [1] Group 1: Investment Strategy - Paul Franke's investment philosophy includes using a diversified approach by owning at least 50 well-positioned stocks to achieve regular outperformance in the stock market [1] - The "Bottom Fishing Club" articles focus on identifying deep value stocks or those showing significant positive technical momentum reversals [1] - The "Volume Breakout Report" articles analyze positive trend changes supported by strong price and volume trading activity [1] Group 2: Performance and Recognition - Franke has been recognized as a top investment advisor nationally during the 1990s and ranked 1 in the Motley Fool® CAPS stock picking contest in 2008 and 2009 among over 60,000 portfolios [1] - As of June 2025, he was ranked in the Top 4% of bloggers by TipRanks® for 12-month stock picking performance based on suggestions made over the last decade [1]

Core Insights - KellyOCG + Sevenstep has been recognized as a Leader and Star Performer in Everest Group's 2025 Recruitment Process Outsourcing (RPO) Services PEAK Matrix Assessment, highlighting its strong technology stack and breadth of solutions [1][4] Group 1: Company Overview - KellyOCG + Sevenstep is a leading provider of permanent hiring solutions, part of Kelly's outsourced workforce solutions business, which includes recruitment process outsourcing (RPO), managed services provider (MSP), and total talent management solutions [5] - The company has expanded its global footprint to 71 countries, supported by 33 in-country teams, offering end-to-end talent acquisition capabilities [3] Group 2: Recognition and Assessment - The Everest Group's PEAK Matrix provides a data-driven assessment of global RPO providers based on market impact, vision, and capability, evaluating them across seven categories [2] - KellyOCG + Sevenstep's leadership position reflects its ability to cater to various industries and support hiring for both high-volume and specialized roles, backed by a robust technology stack [4] Group 3: Strategic Capabilities - The combined entity of KellyOCG and Sevenstep offers flexible, modular solutions designed to meet the evolving needs of clients, emphasizing outcomes and strategic expertise [4] - The integration of Sevenstep's Sevayo Insights and KellyOCG's Helix platforms enhances the company's service offerings, contributing to its recognition as a Leader and Star Performer [4]

Core Points - Kelly, a leading global specialty talent solutions provider, will participate in two investor conferences in June 2025 [1] - The first conference is the Baird 2025 Global Consumer, Technology & Services Conference on June 3, 2025, where key executives will present and hold one-on-one meetings [2] - The second conference is the Noble Capital Markets Emerging Growth Virtual Equity Conference on June 5, 2025, also featuring presentations and one-on-one meetings with executives [3] Company Overview - Kelly Services, Inc. has been a pioneer in the staffing industry since 1946, connecting over 400,000 people with work annually [4] - The company provides a suite of outsourcing and consulting services across various industries, including science, engineering, technology, education, manufacturing, retail, finance, and energy [4] - In 2024, Kelly reported a revenue of $4.3 billion [4]

Core Insights - KellyOCG has recognized its top-performing suppliers globally with the 12th annual Kelly Supplier Excellence Awards, highlighting the importance of exceptional workforce solutions during economic uncertainty [1][2] - The Supplier Excellence Award winners represent less than 1% of KellyOCG's total supply chain, which includes 5,400 active partnerships worldwide [2] Supplier Recognition - The 2024 Supplier Excellence Awards winners include 11 suppliers, with US Tech Solutions also receiving the Innovative Partner Award for its exceptional innovation in technology [3][7] - US Tech Solutions collaborated with KellyOCG to develop the Direct Sourcing 360 product, utilizing its HireHQ platform [3][4] Company Overview - KellyOCG connects companies with talent through a global talent supply chain and leading workforce solutions, including Managed Service Provider (MSP) and Recruitment Process Outsourcing (RPO) [5] - The company emphasizes its ability to anticipate future talent solutions and its commitment to challenging the status quo, making it a trusted partner across various industries [5]