Our 3Q:25 EPS estimate of $0.37 implies gains against the $0.21 reported in 3Q:24 due to reduced operating expenses.
We estimate SG&A expenses of $187.5 million, down from the $219.0 million reported in the prior year period, due to cost reduction efforts taken throughout the year.
Management noted in August that 3Q:25 total company revenue would decline 5%-7% due to reduced client demand from U.S. federal contractors and other large customers.
Kelly Services appointed Chris Layden president/chief executive officer, effective September 2. We estimate at least a half year for new leadership to develop and begin communicating updated strategic visions and goals, under normal circumstances.
We maintain our EPS estimates of $2.03 in 2025 and $2.56 in 2026.
Our free cash flow per share (excluding the add back of stock-based compensation expense) estimates of $3.16 in 2025 and $3.69 in 2026 imply respective FCF yields of 28.0% and 32.8%.
Our $26 price target is based on 10x our 2026 EPS estimate of $2.56. We view the multiple as appropriate as it is consistent with the average forward 12-month P/E multiple of 11x over the last decade. Free cash flow generation and an attractive balance sheet support the multiple and our moderate risk rating, in our view.
04 Nov 2025
We Estimate 3Q:25 EPS Of $0.37, Up From The Prior Year Period, On Reduced Expenses; We Maintain Our 2025-2026 Estimates; Free Cash Flow And Valuation Support Our $26 Price Target
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We Estimate 3Q:25 EPS Of $0.37, Up From The Prior Year Period, On Reduced Expenses; We Maintain Our 2025-2026 Estimates; Free Cash Flow And Valuation Support Our $26 Price Target
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Our 3Q:25 EPS estimate of $0.37 implies gains against the $0.21 reported in 3Q:24 due to reduced operating expenses.
We estimate SG&A expenses of $187.5 million, down from the $219.0 million reported in the prior year period, due to cost reduction efforts taken throughout the year.
Management noted in August that 3Q:25 total company revenue would decline 5%-7% due to reduced client demand from U.S. federal contractors and other large customers.
Kelly Services appointed Chris Layden president/chief executive officer, effective September 2. We estimate at least a half year for new leadership to develop and begin communicating updated strategic visions and goals, under normal circumstances.
We maintain our EPS estimates of $2.03 in 2025 and $2.56 in 2026.
Our free cash flow per share (excluding the add back of stock-based compensation expense) estimates of $3.16 in 2025 and $3.69 in 2026 imply respective FCF yields of 28.0% and 32.8%.
Our $26 price target is based on 10x our 2026 EPS estimate of $2.56. We view the multiple as appropriate as it is consistent with the average forward 12-month P/E multiple of 11x over the last decade. Free cash flow generation and an attractive balance sheet support the multiple and our moderate risk rating, in our view.