ManpowerGroup Inc. (MAN)

Over the past six months, ManpowerGroup's stock price has declined significantly. Key events impacting the stock include the Q2 2025 earnings release where sales were flat but GAAP loss was below estimates, the Q3 2025 earnings release where adjusted earnings decreased but revenue grew, S&P Global Ratings downgrading the company's credit rating, and the Q4 2025 earnings release where revenue exceeded expectations and shares jumped.

Demand for ManpowerGroup's services is vulnerable to cyclical downturns, particularly in manufacturing and commercial temporary staffing. The company monitors year-end seasonal patterns as an indicator of demand. Demand declined across several industries and geographies, but in Q3 2025, the company observed early signs of stabilization in professional and IT hiring. The sector outlook for 2026 remains cautious, with a forecast of modest revenue growth.

ManpowerGroup, Inc. is a global workforce solutions company that helps organizations adapt to the evolving world of work by sourcing, assessing, developing, and managing talent. The company operates within the employment services sector, specifically the staffing industry, connecting job seekers with organizations by providing a full spectrum of talent services. Manpower focuses on providing in-demand skills and solving workforce challenges, Experis specializes in talent and technology services, and Talent Solutions delivers customized workforce strategies and solutions. ManpowerGroup's services also include recruitment and assessment, upskilling, training and development, and outsourcing related to human resources functions, generating a significant portion of its revenue through its Staffing and Interim segment.

ManpowerGroup operates globally in over 75 countries and territories, with approximately 87% of its revenue generated outside the United States. Its largest markets include France, the United States, Italy, and the United Kingdom, with 66% of revenues coming from European operations. The company's segments are categorized as Americas, Southern Europe, Northern Europe, and Asia Pacific Middle East (APME).

ManpowerGroup has maintained a strong brand reputation, being named one of the World's Most Ethical Companies by Ethisphere for the 17th time and one of the World's Most Sustainable Companies by TIME Magazine. The company achieved a Platinum medal in the 2023 EcoVadis assessment. The company is consistently recognized as a best place to work for Women, Inclusion, Equality, and Disability.

ManpowerGroup Inc. is primarily held by institutional investors, with 403 institutional owners and shareholders holding a total of 53,613,877 shares. Major institutional shareholders include BlackRock, Inc. and Vanguard Group Inc. Individual insider holdings make up a minor percentage of the total shares.