ManpowerGroup Stock Improves 5% Since Q2 Earnings Beat

Core Insights - ManpowerGroup, Inc. reported strong second-quarter 2025 results with earnings and revenues exceeding Zacks Consensus Estimates, although the market reaction was muted [1] - The stock has seen a 5% increase since the earnings release on July 15 [1] Financial Performance - Adjusted EPS for the quarter was 78 cents, beating the Zacks Consensus Estimate by 13% but down 40% year over year [2] - Total revenues reached $4 billion, surpassing the consensus estimate by 1.6% and increasing by 4.2% year over year [2] - Over the past year, ManpowerGroup shares have declined by 38.1%, compared to a 29.3% drop in the industry and a 13.6% rise in the Zacks S&P 500 composite [2] Revenue Breakdown - Revenues from America totaled $1.06 billion, slightly down 0.4% year over year but up 2% at constant currency [3] - U.S. revenues were $674.1 million, exceeding estimates but down 3.3% year over year [3] - Southern Europe revenues were $2.2 billion, up 2.4% on a reported basis but down 2.8% at constant currency [4] - Northern Europe revenues declined by 5.1% on a reported basis and 10.4% at constant currency to $794.4 million [5] Operating Performance - The company reported an operating loss of $25.3 million, reflecting a significant decline year over year [6] Balance Sheet and Cash Flow - ManpowerGroup ended the quarter with cash and cash equivalents of $395 million, up from $289.8 million in the previous year [7] - Long-term debt decreased to $470.3 million from $929.4 million year over year [7] - The company reported a cash outflow of $342.8 million from operating activities and capital expenditures of $31.3 million [7] Guidance - Management provided guidance for second-quarter EPS in the range of 77-87 cents, aligning with the current Zacks Consensus Estimate [8] - The guidance includes an estimated favorable currency impact and a 48% effective tax rate [8]