ManpowerGroup delivered solid fourth-quarter results with revenues of $4.7 billion, a 7% increase year-over-year, and diluted EPS of $0.64. Excluding restructuring costs and other charges, non-GAAP EPS was $0.92. The company saw ongoing stabilization in North America and Europe, with market-leading growth in Italy and sequential improvement in France.
Revenues for the fourth quarter increased by 7% to $4.7 billion, or 1% in constant currency, demonstrating stabilization in market trends.
Diluted earnings per share were $0.64, a significant increase from $0.47 in the prior year period.
Non-GAAP diluted earnings per share, excluding special items, reached $0.92, reflecting a 17% decrease in constant currency.
Gross profit margin stood at 16.3%, impacted by softer permanent recruitment activity in Europe, while staffing margin trends remained steady.
ManpowerGroup anticipates diluted earnings per share for the first quarter of 2026 to be between $0.45 and $0.55, including an estimated favorable currency impact of 6 cents and a 43.0% effective tax rate.
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