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Sep 29, 2024
Kelly Services Q3 2024 Earnings Report
Kelly Services' Q3 2024 earnings decreased due to the sale of European staffing operations, partially offset by the acquisition of MRP, but organic revenue remained nearly flat.
Key Takeaways
Kelly Services reported a revenue decrease of 7.1% year-over-year, primarily due to the sale of its European staffing operations, though organic revenue remained nearly flat. Operating earnings were $2.6 million, and adjusted earnings were $11.7 million. The company expects continued EBITDA margin expansion in Q4 2024 driven by the sale of European staffing operations, the acquisition of Motion Recruitment Partners, LLC (MRP), and ongoing transformation actions.
Q3 revenue decreased by 7.1% year-over-year due to the sale of European staffing operations, but was nearly flat on an organic basis.
Operating earnings for Q3 were $2.6 million, while adjusted earnings were $11.7 million, down 24.5% from the previous year.
Adjusted EBITDA margin increased by 20 basis points to 2.5%.
The company anticipates continued year-over-year EBITDA margin expansion in Q4 2024.
Revenue by Segment
Forward Guidance
The Company expects the sale of European staffing operations, acquisition of Motion Recruitment Partners, LLC ("MRP"), ongoing transformation actions to contribute to continued year-over-year EBITDA margin expansion in Q4 2024.
Positive Outlook
- Sale of European staffing operations
- Acquisition of Motion Recruitment Partners, LLC ("MRP")
- Ongoing transformation actions
- Continued double-digit revenue growth in Education
- Ongoing expansion into the market for higher-margin outcome-based solutions in SETT and P&I
Challenges Ahead
- Uncertain macroeconomic market conditions persisted
- Customers’ more guarded approach to hiring
- Customers initiating new projects
- Customers backfilling open roles
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