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Dec 31, 2024

ManpowerGroup Q4 2024 Earnings Report

ManpowerGroup reported a decrease in revenue and an increase in net earnings for Q4 2024.

Key Takeaways

ManpowerGroup reported Q4 2024 revenues of $4.4 billion, a 5% decrease year-over-year. Net earnings per diluted share were $0.47, compared to a net loss of $1.73 per share in the prior year period. The quarter included restructuring costs, pension settlements, and net losses from the sale of the Austria business, reducing earnings per share by $0.55. Excluding these charges, earnings per share was $1.02, a 27% decrease in constant currency.

Revenues of $4.4 billion, down 5% as reported and 3% in constant currency.

Europe and North America experienced a challenging environment, while Asia Pacific and Latin America saw good demand.

Gross profit margin was 17.2%.

Strong cash provided by operating activities with a three-day reduction in Days Sales Outstanding at year end; $34 million of common stock repurchased.

Total Revenue
$4.4B
Previous year: $4.63B
-5.0%
EPS
$1.02
Previous year: $1.45
-29.7%
Gross Profit
$755M
Previous year: $811M
-6.9%
Cash and Equivalents
$509M
Previous year: $581M
-12.4%
Free Cash Flow
$236M
Previous year: $90.6M
+160.5%
Total Assets
$8.2B
Previous year: $8.83B
-7.1%

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Forward Guidance

ManpowerGroup anticipates diluted earnings per share in the first quarter will be between $0.47 and $0.57, which includes an estimated unfavorable currency impact of 6 cents and a 36% effective tax rate.

Challenges Ahead

  • Diluted earnings per share in the first quarter will be between $0.47 and $0.57.
  • Includes an estimated unfavorable currency impact of 6 cents.
  • Includes a 36% effective tax rate.

Revenue & Expenses

Visualization of income flow from segment revenue to net income