ManpowerGroup Inc. (MAN)

ManpowerGroup's stock price has experienced volatility in the past six months. The share price was $29.47 as of April 24, 2026, a decline from $42.30 on April 28, 2025, but increased by 10.93% in the past month. The company reported Q4 2025 earnings with net earnings of $0.64 per diluted share, triggering a 14.95% surge. Q1 2026 earnings beat adjusted EPS estimates, and Q2 EPS guidance was issued at $0.91–$1.01. A semi-annual dividend of $0.72 per share was declared, and the Jefferson Wells U.S. business was sold to Sikich for $100 million. S&P Global Ratings downgraded ManpowerGroup's credit rating to 'BBB-' due to a challenging macroeconomic environment.

Demand for ManpowerGroup's services is vulnerable to cyclical downturns, particularly in manufacturing and commercial temporary staffing. While management considers margin headwinds seasonal, a protracted downturn in staffing demand has been observed. The company's diversified geographic footprint and service lines support variable demand, and it targets long-term EBITDA margin uplift through Experis and Talent Solutions segments, which are less susceptible to general staffing seasonality.

ManpowerGroup Inc. is a global workforce solutions company headquartered in Milwaukee, Wisconsin. It operates within the Industrials sector, providing services such as recruitment, training, career management, outsourcing, and workforce consulting through brands like Manpower, Experis, and Talent Solutions. The company's offerings include staffing for various sectors like engineering, healthcare, and administration.

ManpowerGroup operates in over 70 countries and territories with over 4,000 offices. Its operations are segmented into Americas, Southern Europe, Northern Europe, and Asia Pacific Middle East (APME). Southern and Northern Europe contribute over 60% of revenue, while the Americas and APME serve as growth diversifiers. Key markets include Japan, Australia, Mexico, Canada, the UK, Germany, and China.

ManpowerGroup has been consistently recognized for its brand reputation, being named one of the World's Most Ethical Companies for the 16th and 17th time in 2025 and 2026, respectively. The company is also recognized for its diversity and is considered a best place to work for Women, Inclusion, Equality, and Disability. Employer brand/reputation is increasingly important to job seekers, especially millennials.

ManpowerGroup is primarily owned by institutional shareholders, holding approximately 104.11% to 110.22% of the shares. Insiders own about 2.70%, while retail investors hold a negligible percentage. Major institutional owners include BlackRock, Inc., The Vanguard Group, Inc., Schroder Investment Management Group, Dimensional Fund Advisors LP, Invesco Ltd., AQR Capital Management LLC, State Street Corp, Millennium Management Llc, Citadel Advisors Llc and Morgan Stanley.