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Sep 30, 2024

ManpowerGroup Q3 2024 Earnings Report

ManpowerGroup's Q3 2024 financial performance was impacted by a challenging environment in North America and Europe, but saw good demand in Latin America and Asia-Pacific.

Key Takeaways

ManpowerGroup reported Q3 2024 revenues of $4.5 billion, a 3% decrease year-over-year. Net earnings were $22.8 million, or $0.47 per diluted share, compared to $30.3 million, or $0.60 per diluted share, in the prior year. Excluding restructuring costs and a discrete tax item, earnings per share was $1.29.

Revenues decreased by 3% as reported, and 2% in constant currency, totaling $4.5 billion.

The business experienced a challenging environment in North America and Europe, while seeing good demand in Latin America and Asia-Pacific.

Gross profit margin was 17.3% with solid staffing margins and stable permanent recruitment levels.

SG&A reductions reflect adjustments to market conditions, decreasing by 5% as reported and on a constant currency basis.

Total Revenue
$4.53B
Previous year: $4.68B
-3.1%
EPS
$1.29
Previous year: $1.38
-6.5%
Gross Profit
$782M
Previous year: $822M
-4.8%
Cash and Equivalents
$411M
Previous year: $571M
-28.1%
Free Cash Flow
$67.4M
Previous year: $245M
-72.5%
Total Assets
$8.48B
Previous year: $8.59B
-1.3%

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Forward Guidance

ManpowerGroup anticipates diluted earnings per share in the fourth quarter will be between $0.98 and $1.08, which includes an estimated unfavorable currency impact of 1 cent. This guidance excludes any restructuring costs and any Argentina related impact of non-cash currency translation losses.

Challenges Ahead

  • The operating environment has not changed significantly through the third quarter and employers in North America and Europe remain cautious.
  • Anticipate diluted earnings per share in the fourth quarter will be between $0.98 and $1.08
  • Includes an estimated unfavorable currency impact of 1 cent
  • Guidance excludes any restructuring costs
  • Guidance excludes any Argentina related impact of non-cash currency translation losses

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