# Kelly Services Inc: overview

KELYA · Nasdaq · CIK 55135 · [Industrials](/sectors/industrials.md) · fiscal year ends Jan 3

Pages: [Overview](/companies/kelya.md) · [Financials](/companies/kelya/financials.md) · [Filings](/companies/kelya/filings.md) · [Insiders](/companies/kelya/insiders.md)

Latest reported revenue: [$1.04bn](/filings/0000055135-26-000161.md) for Q2 FY2026, three months to 2026-06-28, from the 10-Q filed Aug 6, 2026 (XBRL us-gaap:RevenueFromContractWithCustomerExcludingAssessedTax, accession 0000055135-26-000161).

## Last eight quarters

| Line item | Unit | Q3 FY2024 (2024-09-29) | Q4 FY2024 (2024-12-29) | Q1 FY2025 (2025-03-30) | Q2 FY2025 (2025-06-29) | Q3 FY2025 (2025-09-28) | Q4 FY2025 (2025-12-28) | Q1 FY2026 (2026-03-29) | Q2 FY2026 (2026-06-28) |
| --- | --- | ---: | ---: | ---: | ---: | ---: | ---: | ---: | ---: |
| Revenue | $m | [1,038](/filings/0000055135-25-000080.md) | [1,191 d](/filings/0000055135-26-000053.md) | [1,165](/filings/0000055135-26-000115.md) | [1,102](/filings/0000055135-26-000161.md) | [935](/filings/0000055135-25-000080.md) | [1,049 d](/filings/0000055135-26-000053.md) | [1,041](/filings/0000055135-26-000115.md) | [1,038](/filings/0000055135-26-000161.md) |
| Gross margin | % | [21.4%](/filings/0000055135-25-000080.md) | [20.3% d](/filings/0000055135-26-000053.md) | [20.3%](/filings/0000055135-26-000115.md) | [20.5%](/filings/0000055135-26-000161.md) | [20.7%](/filings/0000055135-25-000080.md) | [18.8% d](/filings/0000055135-26-000053.md) | [18.9%](/filings/0000055135-26-000115.md) | [20.4%](/filings/0000055135-26-000161.md) |
| Operating margin | % | [0.3%](/filings/0000055135-25-000080.md) | [(4.8%) d](/filings/0000055135-26-000053.md) | [0.9%](/filings/0000055135-26-000115.md) | [2.0%](/filings/0000055135-26-000161.md) | [(10.9%)](/filings/0000055135-25-000080.md) | [(0.1%) d](/filings/0000055135-26-000053.md) | [(0.5%)](/filings/0000055135-26-000115.md) | [1.6%](/filings/0000055135-26-000161.md) |
| Net margin | % | [0.1%](/filings/0000055135-25-000080.md) | [(2.7%) d](/filings/0000055135-26-000053.md) | [0.5%](/filings/0000055135-26-000161.md) | [1.7%](/filings/0000055135-26-000161.md) | [(16.1%)](/filings/0000055135-25-000080.md) | [(12.3%) d](/filings/0000055135-26-000053.md) | [(0.6%)](/filings/0000055135-26-000161.md) | [1.1%](/filings/0000055135-26-000161.md) |
| Diluted EPS | $ per share | [0.02](/filings/0000055135-25-000080.md) | not reported | [0.16](/filings/0000055135-26-000115.md) | [0.52](/filings/0000055135-26-000161.md) | [(4.26)](/filings/0000055135-25-000080.md) | not reported | [(0.17)](/filings/0000055135-26-000115.md) | [0.31](/filings/0000055135-26-000161.md) |
| Free cash flow | $m | [(22.7) d](/filings/0000055135-25-000080.md) | [13.0 d](/filings/0000055135-26-000053.md) | [21.4](/filings/0000055135-26-000115.md) | [93.4 d](/filings/0000055135-26-000161.md) | [(27.6) d](/filings/0000055135-25-000080.md) | [26.9 d](/filings/0000055135-26-000053.md) | [(26.5)](/filings/0000055135-26-000115.md) | [47.7 d](/filings/0000055135-26-000161.md) |

- Revenue. XBRL Revenue: us-gaap:RevenueFromContractWithCustomerExcludingAssessedTax. Derived values: 12-month figure less the 9-month figure.
- Gross margin (gross profit / revenue). XBRL Gross profit: us-gaap:GrossProfit; Revenue: us-gaap:RevenueFromContractWithCustomerExcludingAssessedTax. Derived values: 12-month figure less the 9-month figure.
- Operating margin (operating income / revenue). XBRL Operating income: us-gaap:OperatingIncomeLoss; Revenue: us-gaap:RevenueFromContractWithCustomerExcludingAssessedTax. Derived values: 12-month figure less the 9-month figure.
- Net margin (net income / revenue). XBRL Net income: us-gaap:NetIncomeLoss; Revenue: us-gaap:RevenueFromContractWithCustomerExcludingAssessedTax. Derived values: 12-month figure less the 9-month figure.
- Diluted EPS. XBRL Diluted EPS: us-gaap:EarningsPerShareDiluted.
- Free cash flow (operating cash flow − capital expenditure). XBRL Operating cash flow: us-gaap:NetCashProvidedByUsedInOperatingActivities; Capital expenditure: us-gaap:PaymentsToAcquireProductiveAssets. Derived values: 9-month figure less the 6-month figure; 12-month figure less the 9-month figure; 6-month figure less the 3-month figure.

## Last five fiscal years

| Line item | Unit | FY2021 (2022-01-02) | FY2022 (2023-01-01) | FY2023 (2023-12-31) | FY2024 (2024-12-29) | FY2025 (2025-12-28) |
| --- | --- | ---: | ---: | ---: | ---: | ---: |
| Revenue | $m | [4,910](/filings/0000055135-24-000007.md) | [4,965](/filings/0000055135-25-000007.md) | [4,836](/filings/0000055135-26-000053.md) | [4,332](/filings/0000055135-26-000053.md) | [4,251](/filings/0000055135-26-000053.md) |
| Gross margin | % | [18.7%](/filings/0000055135-24-000007.md) | [20.4%](/filings/0000055135-25-000007.md) | [19.9%](/filings/0000055135-26-000053.md) | [20.4%](/filings/0000055135-26-000053.md) | [20.1%](/filings/0000055135-26-000053.md) |
| Operating margin | % | [1.0%](/filings/0000055135-24-000007.md) | [0.3%](/filings/0000055135-25-000007.md) | [0.5%](/filings/0000055135-26-000053.md) | [(0.3%)](/filings/0000055135-26-000053.md) | [(1.6%)](/filings/0000055135-26-000053.md) |
| Net margin | % | [3.2%](/filings/0000055135-24-000007.md) | [(1.3%)](/filings/0000055135-25-000007.md) | [0.8%](/filings/0000055135-26-000053.md) | [(0.0%)](/filings/0000055135-26-000053.md) | [(6.0%)](/filings/0000055135-26-000053.md) |
| Diluted EPS | $ per share | [3.91](/filings/0000055135-24-000007.md) | [(1.64)](/filings/0000055135-25-000007.md) | [0.98](/filings/0000055135-26-000053.md) | [(0.02)](/filings/0000055135-26-000053.md) | [(7.24)](/filings/0000055135-26-000053.md) |
| Free cash flow | $m | [73.8](/filings/0000055135-24-000007.md) | [(88.3)](/filings/0000055135-25-000007.md) | [61.4](/filings/0000055135-26-000053.md) | [15.8](/filings/0000055135-26-000053.md) | [114](/filings/0000055135-26-000053.md) |

- Revenue. XBRL Revenue: us-gaap:RevenueFromContractWithCustomerExcludingAssessedTax.
- Gross margin (gross profit / revenue). XBRL Gross profit: us-gaap:GrossProfit; Revenue: us-gaap:RevenueFromContractWithCustomerExcludingAssessedTax.
- Operating margin (operating income / revenue). XBRL Operating income: us-gaap:OperatingIncomeLoss; Revenue: us-gaap:RevenueFromContractWithCustomerExcludingAssessedTax.
- Net margin (net income / revenue). XBRL Net income: us-gaap:NetIncomeLoss; Revenue: us-gaap:RevenueFromContractWithCustomerExcludingAssessedTax.
- Diluted EPS. XBRL Diluted EPS: us-gaap:EarningsPerShareDiluted.
- Free cash flow (operating cash flow − capital expenditure). XBRL Operating cash flow: us-gaap:NetCashProvidedByUsedInOperatingActivities; Capital expenditure: us-gaap:PaymentsToAcquireProductiveAssets.

Each value links to the filing it came from. d marks a derived value. A ratio is not reported when any input is missing.

## Insider purchases and sales

The last 20 open-market transactions on Form 4 (codes P and S). Reported price is as stated on the form, not a market price. [All insider transactions](/companies/kelya/insiders.md)

None in coverage.

## Funds that report holding it

From each manager’s latest Form 13F, largest reported value first. Reported value is as filed: filing data, not a price. [All funds](/funds.md)

| Fund | Quarter ended | Reported value | Shares | Put or call | Change on the quarter before |
| --- | --- | ---: | ---: | --- | --- |
| [BlackRock, Inc.](/funds/2012383.md) | 2026-06-30 | $31.6m | 2,573,634 |  | Added +206,203 |
| [PRIVATE MANAGEMENT GROUP INC](/funds/1142031.md) | 2026-06-30 | $18.3m | 1,487,525 |  | Reduced −9,423 |
| [VANGUARD CAPITAL MANAGEMENT LLC](/funds/2100119.md) | 2026-06-30 | $16.0m | 1,302,136 |  | Reduced −21,381 |
| [CHARLES SCHWAB INVESTMENT MANAGEMENT INC](/funds/884546.md) | 2026-06-30 | $15.2m | 1,240,890 |  | Reduced −452,802 |
| [GATE CITY CAPITAL MANAGEMENT, LLC](/funds/1705447.md) | 2026-06-30 | $15.1m | 1,229,262 |  | New +1,229,262 |
| [AMERICAN CENTURY COMPANIES INC](/funds/748054.md) | 2026-06-30 | $14.8m | 1,203,066 |  | Added +345,625 |
| [DIMENSIONAL FUND ADVISORS LP](/funds/354204.md) | 2026-06-30 | $14.5m | 1,180,597 |  | Reduced −378,686 |
| [AQR CAPITAL MANAGEMENT LLC](/funds/1167557.md) | 2026-06-30 | $12.6m | 1,029,514 |  | Reduced −10,215 |
| [GEODE CAPITAL MANAGEMENT, LLC](/funds/1214717.md) | 2026-06-30 | $9.8m | 798,902 |  | Added +11,811 |
| [JB CAPITAL PARTNERS LP](/funds/1138532.md) | 2026-06-30 | $9.4m | 768,760 |  | Added +10,000 |

## Recent filings

[All 1,377 filings](/companies/kelya/filings.md)

| Filed | Accepted | Form | What it is | Accession |
| --- | --- | --- | --- | --- |
| 2026-08-06 | 18:04 ET | [10-Q](/filings/0000055135-26-000161.md) | Quarterly report, period 2026-06-28 | 0000055135-26-000161 |
| 2026-08-06 | 11:39 ET | [8-K](/filings/0000055135-26-000160.md) | 2.02 Results of operations; 9.01 Financial statements and exhibits | 0000055135-26-000160 |
| 2026-05-19 | 20:17 ET | [SCHEDULE 13D/A](/filings/0000950142-26-001455.md) | Ownership report, active investor, amended | 0000950142-26-001455 |
| 2026-05-13 | 20:15 ET | [8-K](/filings/0001193125-26-221663.md) | 5.03 Amendment to articles or bylaws; 5.07 Shareholder vote results; 9.01 Financial statements and exhibits | 0001193125-26-221663 |
| 2026-05-07 | 19:16 ET | [10-Q](/filings/0000055135-26-000115.md) | Quarterly report, period 2026-03-29 | 0000055135-26-000115 |
| 2026-05-07 | 11:37 ET | [8-K](/filings/0000055135-26-000114.md) | 2.02 Results of operations; 9.01 Financial statements and exhibits | 0000055135-26-000114 |
| 2026-04-13 | 20:06 ET | [DEF 14A](/filings/0001193125-26-152858.md) | Proxy statement, period 2026-05-07 | 0001193125-26-152858 |
| 2026-02-12 | 21:24 ET | [10-K](/filings/0000055135-26-000053.md) | Annual report, period 2025-12-28 | 0000055135-26-000053 |
| 2026-02-12 | 12:38 ET | [8-K](/filings/0000055135-26-000051.md) | 2.02 Results of operations; 9.01 Financial statements and exhibits | 0000055135-26-000051 |
| 2026-01-30 | 22:05 ET | [SCHEDULE 13D](/filings/0000950142-26-000277.md) | Ownership report, active investor | 0000950142-26-000277 |

## Latest annual report

[Form 10-K for the fiscal year ended Dec 28, 2025](/filings/0000055135-26-000053.md), filed Feb 12, 2026.

## Forecast league

Q3 FY2026, the quarter ended 2026-09-28, is open for forecasts until the first results filing for it is accepted by EDGAR. Results are due by \[object Promise\]. [Forecast this quarter](/leagues/2026q3/targets/12a538ef-bc43-4a8b-97de-c6c3dc5881c1)

## About the filer

- CIK: 55135
- Tickers: KELYA, KELYB
- Exchange: Nasdaq
- SIC code: 7363 Services-Help Supply Services
- State of incorporation: DE
- Filer category: Accelerated filer

Source: SEC EDGAR, XBRL company facts, the filing index and Forms 4. Last ingested by Listed: Oct 24, 2026, 15:19 ET. No prices; not investment advice.