ManpowerGroup (NYSE:MAN) Updates Q1 2026 Earnings Guidance

ManpowerGroup (NYSE:MAN) issued an update on its first quarter 2026 earnings guidance on Friday morning. The company provided earnings per share guidance of 0.450-0.550 for the period, compared to the consensus earnings per share estimate of 0.480. The company issued revenue guidance of -.

ManpowerGroup Stock Up 15.0%

ManpowerGroup stock opened at $33.32 on Friday. The company has a quick ratio of 1.00, a current ratio of 1.00 and a debt-to-equity ratio of 0.23. The company has a market capitalization of $1.54 billion, a P/E ratio of -70.88 and a beta of 0.88. The firm has a 50 day moving average price of $29.56 and a 200-day moving average price of $34.90. ManpowerGroup has a twelve month low of $26.14 and a twelve month high of $63.35.

ManpowerGroup (NYSE:MAN) last announced its quarterly earnings data on Thursday, January 29th. The business services provider reported $0.92 earnings per share (EPS) for the quarter, beating analysts’ consensus estimates of $0.83 by $0.09. ManpowerGroup had a positive return on equity of 7.02% and a negative net margin of 0.12%.The business had revenue of $4.71 billion for the quarter, compared to analysts’ expectations of $4.63 billion. During the same period in the previous year, the business posted $1.02 EPS. The firm’s quarterly revenue was up 6.8% compared to the same quarter last year. As a group, equities analysts predict that ManpowerGroup will post 4.23 EPS for the current year.

ManpowerGroup Announces Dividend

The company also recently declared a dividend, which was paid on Monday, December 15th. Shareholders of record on Monday, December 1st were issued a $0.72 dividend. This represents a yield of 505.0%. The ex-dividend date of this dividend was Monday, December 1st. ManpowerGroup’s dividend payout ratio (DPR) is presently -306.38%.

Wall Street Analysts Forecast Growth

Several equities research analysts have issued reports on MAN shares. JPMorgan Chase & Co. dropped their target price on shares of ManpowerGroup from $52.00 to $42.00 and set a “neutral” rating for the company in a research report on Monday, October 20th. Weiss Ratings reissued a “sell (d)” rating on shares of ManpowerGroup in a research note on Monday, December 29th. The Goldman Sachs Group decreased their price objective on shares of ManpowerGroup from $33.00 to $29.00 and set a “sell” rating on the stock in a research report on Friday, November 21st. Barclays dropped their target price on shares of ManpowerGroup from $50.00 to $42.00 and set an “equal weight” rating for the company in a report on Friday, October 17th. Finally, Truist Financial cut their target price on ManpowerGroup from $48.00 to $44.00 and set a “hold” rating on the stock in a research note on Monday, October 13th. One analyst has rated the stock with a Buy rating, four have assigned a Hold rating and two have given a Sell rating to the company’s stock. According to data from MarketBeat.com, the company currently has an average rating of “Reduce” and an average price target of $38.83.

ManpowerGroup News Summary

Here are the key news stories impacting ManpowerGroup this week:

• Positive Sentiment: Q4 beat on both revenue and EPS — Manpower reported $0.92 EPS (vs. $0.83 est.) and $4.71B revenue (vs. $4.63B est.), driving an earlier strong positive market reaction. ManpowerGroup (NYSE:MAN) Beats Q4 CY2025 Sales Expectations, Stock Jumps 10.2%
• Positive Sentiment: Management highlights stabilization across key markets and is pursuing margin expansion and AI-driven transformation, signaling potential for improved profitability over coming quarters. ManpowerGroup outlines Q1 2026 revenue growth forecast with margin expansion focus amid AI-driven transformation
• Neutral Sentiment: Q1 2026 EPS guidance set at $0.450–$0.550 vs. consensus $0.480 — the range includes the consensus but provides limited upside visibility, which could moderate further gains.
• Neutral Sentiment: Company notes sequential stabilization in North America and Europe and continued strength in Latin America/Asia Pacific — a mixed geographic picture that supports recovery but keeps results uneven. ManpowerGroup sees signs of stabilization after tough start in 2025
• Negative Sentiment: Margin headwinds: gross profit margin (16.3%) was softer than expected due to weak permanent recruitment activity in Europe; EPS declined year-over-year (from $1.02 to $0.92) and net margin was slightly negative — structural margin pressure remains a near-term risk. ManpowerGroup Reports 4th Quarter 2025 Results
• Negative Sentiment: Hiring environment still cautious per management commentary — signs of improvement exist but companies remain conservative, which could limit revenue and margin recovery speed. ManpowerGroup Sees Hiring Past the Trough as Caution Remains

Hedge Funds Weigh In On ManpowerGroup

Several large investors have recently modified their holdings of the stock. Boothbay Fund Management LLC bought a new stake in shares of ManpowerGroup in the 3rd quarter worth about $255,000. State of Wyoming grew its position in ManpowerGroup by 7.6% in the second quarter. State of Wyoming now owns 6,197 shares of the business services provider’s stock worth $250,000 after acquiring an additional 440 shares in the last quarter. Corient Private Wealth LLC increased its stake in ManpowerGroup by 32.0% during the second quarter. Corient Private Wealth LLC now owns 9,131 shares of the business services provider’s stock worth $369,000 after acquiring an additional 2,213 shares during the last quarter. Oxford Asset Management LLP purchased a new stake in ManpowerGroup during the second quarter valued at approximately $244,000. Finally, Cetera Investment Advisers lifted its stake in shares of ManpowerGroup by 3.6% in the 2nd quarter. Cetera Investment Advisers now owns 10,096 shares of the business services provider’s stock valued at $408,000 after purchasing an additional 348 shares during the last quarter. Hedge funds and other institutional investors own 98.03% of the company’s stock.

About ManpowerGroup

ManpowerGroup (NYSE: MAN) is a global leader in workforce solutions, offering a broad spectrum of staffing and talent management services. Founded in 1948 and headquartered in Milwaukee, Wisconsin, the company has grown from a temporary staffing firm to a diversified provider of workforce consultancy, recruitment, and outsourcing services. ManpowerGroup is publicly traded on the New York Stock Exchange under the ticker MAN.

The company’s service offerings are organized into four principal brands.