ManpowerGroup (MAN) Stock Overview
Provides workforce solutions and services under the Manpower, the Experis, and the Talent Solutions brands in the Americas, Southern Europe, Northern Europe, and the Asia Pacific/the Middle East. More details
| Snowflake Score | |
|---|---|
| Valuation | 5/6 |
| Future Growth | 3/6 |
| Past Performance | 0/6 |
| Financial Health | 3/6 |
| Dividends | 2/6 |
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US$45.19
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Price History & Performance
| Historical stock prices | |
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| Current Share Price | US$32.01 |
| 52 Week High | US$47.34 |
| 52 Week Low | US$25.15 |
| Beta | 0.73 |
| 1 Month Change | 8.00% |
| 3 Month Change | 10.00% |
| 1 Year Change | -20.27% |
| 3 Year Change | -58.22% |
| 5 Year Change | -74.03% |
| Change since IPO | 156.08% |
Recent News & Updates
Narrative Update • Jun 03
MAN: Future Outlook Will Balance Governance Changes With Steady Fair Value Assumptions
Analysts have kept their $30.00 price target for ManpowerGroup unchanged, citing only modest tweaks to the discount rate, revenue growth, profit margin, and future P/E assumptions rather than a shift in their overall view of the stock. What's in the News At the May 8, 2026 Annual Meeting of Shareholders, ManpowerGroup shareholders approved an amendment to the Amended and Restated Articles of Incorporation to permit the removal of directors with or without cause.
Narrative Update • May 17
MAN: AI Hiring Partnership And Governance Shift Will Support Future Repricing Potential
Analysts have maintained their $45.00 price target for ManpowerGroup, noting only slight adjustments to assumptions around discount rate, revenue growth, profit margin, and future P/E in their updated models. What's in the News ManpowerGroup plans to ask shareholders at its May 8, 2026 AGM to approve an amendment to its Amended and Restated Articles of Incorporation that would allow directors to be removed with or without cause (Key Developments).Recent updates
Narrative Update • Jun 03
MAN: Future Outlook Will Balance Governance Changes With Steady Fair Value Assumptions
Analysts have kept their $30.00 price target for ManpowerGroup unchanged, citing only modest tweaks to the discount rate, revenue growth, profit margin, and future P/E assumptions rather than a shift in their overall view of the stock. What's in the News At the May 8, 2026 Annual Meeting of Shareholders, ManpowerGroup shareholders approved an amendment to the Amended and Restated Articles of Incorporation to permit the removal of directors with or without cause.Narrative Update • May 17
MAN: AI Hiring Partnership And Governance Shift Will Support Future Repricing Potential
Analysts have maintained their $45.00 price target for ManpowerGroup, noting only slight adjustments to assumptions around discount rate, revenue growth, profit margin, and future P/E in their updated models. What's in the News ManpowerGroup plans to ask shareholders at its May 8, 2026 AGM to approve an amendment to its Amended and Restated Articles of Incorporation that would allow directors to be removed with or without cause (Key Developments).Narrative Update • May 02
MAN: AI Hiring Partnership Will Support Higher Margins And Future Repricing Potential
Analysts have adjusted their price target on ManpowerGroup from $50 to $45, reflecting updated assumptions for slightly lower revenue growth and a lower future P/E multiple, partly offset by higher expected profit margins and a reduced discount rate. What's in the News At the AGM scheduled for May 8, 2026, shareholders will vote on amending ManpowerGroup’s Amended and Restated Articles of Incorporation to allow directors to be removed with or without cause.Seeking Alpha • Apr 17
ManpowerGroup: Better-Than-Expected Results And Guidance (Rating Upgrade)
Summary I revise my rating for ManpowerGroup from "Hold" to "Buy," after analyzing its performance and prospects. The group recorded a 1Q2026 EPS beat of +4.6%, thanks to robust European growth and effective cost management. Its 2Q2026 bottom-line guidance of $0.96/share is also above the $0.93 consensus; the near-term drivers are the expansion of its AI solutions into new markets and the U.S. business's turnaround. Read the full article on Seeking AlphaNarrative Update • Apr 17
MAN: AI Hiring Partnership Will Support Future Earnings Power And Repricing Potential
Analysts have nudged their price target for ManpowerGroup to $50.00, a small adjustment that reflects updated assumptions around fair value, discount rate, revenue growth, profit margin, and future P/E expectations. What's in the News At the May 8, 2026 AGM, shareholders are set to vote on amending ManpowerGroup’s Amended and Restated Articles of Incorporation to allow directors to be removed with or without cause (AGM agenda).Narrative Update • Apr 02
MAN: AI Hiring Partnership Will Support Future Earnings Power
Analysts now estimate ManpowerGroup's fair value at approximately $49.64, adjusted from the prior estimate of $50.00. This change reflects updated views on the discount rate, revenue growth, profit margin, and future P/E assumptions.Narrative Update • Mar 19
MAN: AI Hiring Partnership Will Support Future Cash Returns
Analysts are keeping their $50.00 price target for ManpowerGroup unchanged. They cite updated assumptions around a slightly higher discount rate, modestly different revenue growth and profit margin expectations, and a small adjustment to the forward P/E multiple that together support maintaining their prior valuation view.
New Narrative • Mar 16
Consensus has confused a cyclical trough for a structural decline
I identified ManpowerGroup through a systematic screen of the entire S&P 1500 universe using a composite scoring framework I built combining CAPE valuation, earnings yield against the risk-free rate, Piotroski F-Score, ROIC, interest coverage, and insider buying signals. MAN scored 91.4 out of 100 on my final three-layer composite — the second highest score in my entire robust picks universe — making it one of the most compelling risk/reward opportunities I have found across 1,079 stocks.Narrative Update • Mar 04
MAN: Future Outlook Will Balance Modest Margin Gains With Fairly Priced Shares
Analysts have modestly raised their price target on ManpowerGroup, citing slightly higher assumptions for revenue growth, profit margins, and future P/E, while applying an updated discount rate to their $30.00 fair value estimate. Valuation Changes Fair Value: Maintained at $30.00 per share, with no change to the overall equity value estimate.Narrative Update • Feb 18
MAN: Saudi Partnership And Brand Expansion Will Support Future Cash Returns
Analysts have raised their ManpowerGroup fair value estimate to $50 from $48, reflecting updated assumptions for the discount rate, revenue growth, profit margin, and future P/E that collectively support a slightly higher long-term price target. What's in the News Mahah Human Resources Company signed a brand license agreement with ManpowerGroup to operate under the global "Manpower" brand in the Kingdom of Saudi Arabia, expanding the brand's presence in that market (Key Developments).Narrative Update • Feb 04
MAN: Future Outlook Will Face Lower Margins Despite Ongoing Expansion Initiatives
Analysts now place their price target for ManpowerGroup at $30.00, up from $29.14. This reflects updated assumptions for fair value, discount rate, revenue growth, profit margins, and future P/E expectations.Narrative Update • Jan 21
MAN: Saudi HR Partnership Will Support Future Cash Returns
Analysts have kept their ManpowerGroup fair value estimate steady at US$48.00, with updated assumptions showing higher projected revenue growth and a higher future P/E multiple, partly offset by a lower profit margin outlook and a slightly higher discount rate. What's in the News Mahah Human Resources Company signed a brand license agreement with ManpowerGroup to operate under the global "Manpower" brand in Saudi Arabia.Narrative Update • Jan 07
MAN: Saudi HR Expansion Will Support Future Cash Returns
Analysts have revised their fair value estimate for ManpowerGroup from US$70.00 to US$48.00, citing updated assumptions for discount rates, revenue growth, profit margins and future P/E levels. What's in the News Mahah Human Resources Company signed a brand license agreement with ManpowerGroup to operate under the global "Manpower" brand in Saudi Arabia, enabling a full range of HR services including staffing, recruitment, outsourcing and specialized workforce solutions in that market (Client Announcements).Narrative Update • Dec 24
MAN: Future Outlook Will Balance Higher Risk With Dividend And Expansion
Analysts have reduced their price target on ManpowerGroup from approximately $42 to about $29, citing higher discount rate assumptions despite stronger projected revenue growth, improving profit margins, and a lower future price to earnings multiple. What's in the News Mahah Human Resources Company signed a brand license agreement to operate under the Manpower brand in Saudi Arabia, expanding ManpowerGroup's presence and services in the Kingdom through subsidiary Growth Avenue Investment Company (Key Developments).
Narrative Update • Dec 10
MAN: Dividend And Earnings Outlook Will Support Attractive Upside Potential
Analysts have trimmed their price target on ManpowerGroup by approximately 3 percent to about $40, citing slightly lower long term revenue growth and margin expectations, even as they assign a higher future P/E multiple. What's in the News Mahah Human Resources Company signed a brand license agreement to operate ManpowerGroup's business in Saudi Arabia under the Manpower brand, expanding access to staffing, recruitment, and workforce solutions in the Kingdom (Key Developments).Narrative Update • Nov 26
MAN: Dividend And Earnings Guidance Are Expected To Drive Performance Ahead
Analysts have slightly lowered their price target for ManpowerGroup from $42.00 to $41.56, reflecting recent reassessments of fair value and minor changes in profit expectations. What's in the News Mahah Human Resources Company signed a brand license agreement with ManpowerGroup, allowing Mahah to operate the "Manpower" brand in Saudi Arabia and provide comprehensive HR services.Analysis Article • Nov 14
ManpowerGroup (NYSE:MAN) Will Pay A Dividend Of $0.72
ManpowerGroup Inc.'s ( NYSE:MAN ) investors are due to receive a payment of $0.72 per share on 15th of December. The...Narrative Update • Nov 11
MAN: Dividend Increase And Earnings Outlook Will Drive Future Performance
Analysts have maintained their price target for ManpowerGroup at $42.00. This reflects minimal changes in underlying estimates and continuing cautious sentiment on profit margins and future growth.Narrative Update • Oct 28
AI Investment And Global Expansion Will Drive Efficiency Amid Market Changes
Narrative Update on ManpowerGroup Analyst Price Target Analysts have revised their fair value estimate for ManpowerGroup downward from $46.44 to $42.00. This change reflects slight adjustments to projected growth and margin expectations.Narrative Update • Oct 13
AI Investment And Global Expansion Will Increase Operational Efficiency
Analysts have revised their fair value estimate for ManpowerGroup downward from $49 to $46.44. They cite lower projected revenue growth and profit margins as the reason for this adjustment.Analysis Article • Aug 30
Is ManpowerGroup (NYSE:MAN) A Risky Investment?
David Iben put it well when he said, 'Volatility is not a risk we care about. What we care about is avoiding the...Analysis Article • Jun 18
Is ManpowerGroup Inc. (NYSE:MAN) Potentially Undervalued?
ManpowerGroup Inc. ( NYSE:MAN ), might not be a large cap stock, but it saw significant share price movement during...Analysis Article • May 14
ManpowerGroup's (NYSE:MAN) Dividend Is Being Reduced To $0.72
ManpowerGroup Inc.'s ( NYSE:MAN ) dividend is being reduced from last year's payment covering the same period to $0.72...Analysis Article • May 02
Investors Give ManpowerGroup Inc. (NYSE:MAN) Shares A 27% Hiding
The ManpowerGroup Inc. ( NYSE:MAN ) share price has fared very poorly over the last month, falling by a substantial...Analysis Article • Apr 25
Here's Why It's Unlikely That ManpowerGroup Inc.'s (NYSE:MAN) CEO Will See A Pay Rise This Year
Key Insights ManpowerGroup to hold its Annual General Meeting on 2nd of May Salary of US$1.30m is part of CEO Jonas...Seeking Alpha • Apr 20
ManpowerGroup: Downgrade To Strong Sell On High Likelihood Of Earnings Miss
Summary I am downgrading ManpowerGroup (MAN) to a strong sell due to accelerating revenue decline, poor European macro, and likely negative estimate revisions. 1Q25 results show no stabilization, with total revenue down 7.1% y/y and adjusted EPS falling 53.4% y/y to $0.44. The European macro environment is deteriorating, driven by U.S. tariffs and ECB rate cuts, severely impacting MAN's core regions. Despite a forward PE of ~10x, I see further downside to MAN's stock, especially if 2Q25 EPS guidance is missed. Read the full article on Seeking AlphaAnalysis Article • Mar 22
ManpowerGroup (NYSE:MAN) Has A Somewhat Strained Balance Sheet
Warren Buffett famously said, 'Volatility is far from synonymous with risk.' So it might be obvious that you need to...Analysis Article • Mar 07
Shareholders Should Be Pleased With ManpowerGroup Inc.'s (NYSE:MAN) Price
With a price-to-earnings (or "P/E") ratio of 20x ManpowerGroup Inc. ( NYSE:MAN ) may be sending bearish signals at the...Analysis Article • Feb 19
Is Now An Opportune Moment To Examine ManpowerGroup Inc. (NYSE:MAN)?
ManpowerGroup Inc. ( NYSE:MAN ), might not be a large cap stock, but it received a lot of attention from a substantial...Analysis Article • Feb 05
Are Investors Undervaluing ManpowerGroup Inc. (NYSE:MAN) By 49%?
Key Insights The projected fair value for ManpowerGroup is US$115 based on 2 Stage Free Cash Flow to Equity Current...Seeking Alpha • Jan 31
ManpowerGroup: Downgrading The Firm On Signs Of Further Weakness
Summary Despite missing Q4 2024 earnings and revenue expectations, ManpowerGroup stock rose 0.6%, reflecting market optimism. However, I am downgrading it to a 'hold'. ManpowerGroup has faced revenue and cash flow declines, making shares less attractive despite the stock's drop. Economic slowdowns and a strong dollar are key challenges. The company's Q4 2024 showed improved profitability, but overall annual performance weakened. Management forecasts further revenue and earnings declines in early 2025. Given the company's weakened financials and fair valuation, I believe downgrading MAN stock to a 'hold' is prudent, despite its interesting business model. Read the full article on Seeking AlphaAnalysis Article • Dec 01
ManpowerGroup (NYSE:MAN) Will Be Hoping To Turn Its Returns On Capital Around
To avoid investing in a business that's in decline, there's a few financial metrics that can provide early indications...Analysis Article • Nov 15
We Think You Can Look Beyond ManpowerGroup's (NYSE:MAN) Lackluster Earnings
ManpowerGroup Inc.'s ( NYSE:MAN ) earnings announcement last week didn't impress shareholders. While the headline...Analysis Article • Nov 14
ManpowerGroup (NYSE:MAN) Is Due To Pay A Dividend Of $1.54
ManpowerGroup Inc.'s ( NYSE:MAN ) investors are due to receive a payment of $1.54 per share on 16th of December. This...Analysis Article • Nov 07
Does ManpowerGroup (NYSE:MAN) Have A Healthy Balance Sheet?
David Iben put it well when he said, 'Volatility is not a risk we care about. What we care about is avoiding the...
New Narrative • Oct 20
Advancing AI And Expanding Markets Promise Growth And Enhanced Margins
Advancements in AI and workforce mobility offer revenue growth potential as ManpowerGroup supports reskilling and adapts to specialized skills demand.Seeking Alpha • Oct 18
ManpowerGroup Q3 Earnings: A Bit More Of The Same, No Rush To Invest
Summary ManpowerGroup's Q3 '24 results showed mixed performance, with revenues slightly above expectations but EPS below, leading to a nearly 10% share price drop. The company's guidance for Q4, with lower-than-expected EPS and declining revenues, suggests continued market weakness and uncertainty. Despite cautious optimism, I see no clear signs of recovery; thus, I maintain a hold rating, awaiting better market conditions. Financially, ManpowerGroup remains stable, with operating income covering debt interest, but I'm not rushing to invest due to ongoing economic uncertainties. Read the full article on Seeking AlphaAnalysis Article • Oct 04
Why Investors Shouldn't Be Surprised By ManpowerGroup Inc.'s (NYSE:MAN) Low P/S
With a price-to-sales (or "P/S") ratio of 0.2x ManpowerGroup Inc. ( NYSE:MAN ) may be sending bullish signals at the...Analysis Article • Aug 24
ManpowerGroup (NYSE:MAN) Will Be Looking To Turn Around Its Returns
When we're researching a company, it's sometimes hard to find the warning signs, but there are some financial metrics...Analysis Article • Aug 05
Is ManpowerGroup Inc. (NYSE:MAN) Potentially Undervalued?
ManpowerGroup Inc. ( NYSE:MAN ), might not be a large cap stock, but it saw significant share price movement during...Seeking Alpha • Jul 19
ManpowerGroup: Earnings Beat And Attractive Shareholder Yield Are Positives
Summary ManpowerGroup's actual Q2 2024 normalized EPS of $1.30 represented a +2.3% earnings beat, and there were no negative surprises associated with MAN's Q3 financial guidance. MAN's potential FY 2024 shareholder yield is in the high-single digit percentage range, considering consensus dividend forecasts and its actual 1H 2024 buybacks. My Buy rating for the Company stays unchanged in view of MAN's second quarter earnings beat and enticing shareholder yield. Read the full article on Seeking AlphaAnalysis Article • Jul 17
These 4 Measures Indicate That ManpowerGroup (NYSE:MAN) Is Using Debt Reasonably Well
David Iben put it well when he said, 'Volatility is not a risk we care about. What we care about is avoiding the...Analysis Article • Jun 17
Little Excitement Around ManpowerGroup Inc.'s (NYSE:MAN) Revenues
ManpowerGroup Inc.'s ( NYSE:MAN ) price-to-sales (or "P/S") ratio of 0.2x may look like a pretty appealing investment...Shareholder Returns
| MAN | US Professional Services | US Market | |
|---|---|---|---|
| 7D | 5.5% | 1.8% | -0.1% |
| 1Y | -20.3% | -21.3% | 26.3% |
Return vs Industry: MAN exceeded the US Professional Services industry which returned -22.8% over the past year.
Return vs Market: MAN underperformed the US Market which returned 26.2% over the past year.
Price Volatility
| MAN volatility | |
|---|---|
| MAN Average Weekly Movement | 7.0% |
| Professional Services Industry Average Movement | 7.7% |
| Market Average Movement | 7.2% |
| 10% most volatile stocks in US Market | 16.6% |
| 10% least volatile stocks in US Market | 3.1% |
Stable Share Price: MAN has not had significant price volatility in the past 3 months compared to the US market.
Volatility Over Time: MAN's weekly volatility (7%) has been stable over the past year.
About the Company
| Founded | Employees | CEO | Website |
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| 1948 | 25,400 | Jonas Prising | www.manpowergroup.com |
ManpowerGroup Inc. provides workforce solutions and services under the Manpower, the Experis, and the Talent Solutions brands in the Americas, Southern Europe, Northern Europe, and the Asia Pacific/the Middle East. The company offers recruitment services, including permanent, temporary, and contract recruitment of professionals, as well as administrative, industrial, and information technology professional positions; assessment, upskilling, reskilling, training and development, career management, and workforce consulting services; and outsourcing services related to human resources functions primarily in the areas of large-scale recruiting and workforce-intensive initiatives. It also offers contingent staffing and permanent recruitment services; information technology professional resourcing and project services; and recruitment process outsourcing solutions; and right management services, as well as TAPFIN, a managed service provider solution.
ManpowerGroup Inc. Fundamentals Summary
| MAN fundamental statistics | |
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| Market cap | US$1.41b |
| Earnings (TTM) | -US$16.40m |
| Revenue (TTM) | US$18.38b |
0.1x
P/S Ratio-90.8x
P/E RatioIs MAN overvalued?
See Fair Value and valuation analysisEarnings & Revenue
| MAN income statement (TTM) | |
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| Revenue | US$18.38b |
| Cost of Revenue | US$15.35b |
| Gross Profit | US$3.02b |
| Other Expenses | US$3.04b |
| Earnings | -US$16.40m |
Last Reported Earnings
Mar 31, 2026
Next Earnings Date
n/a
| Earnings per share (EPS) | -0.35 |
| Gross Margin | 16.45% |
| Net Profit Margin | -0.089% |
| Debt/Equity Ratio | 55.5% |
How did MAN perform over the long term?
See historical performance and comparisonDividends
4.5%
Current Dividend Yield-409%
Payout RatioDoes MAN pay a reliable dividends?
See MAN dividend history and benchmarks| ManpowerGroup dividend dates | |
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| Ex Dividend Date | Jun 01 2026 |
| Dividend Pay Date | Jun 15 2026 |
| Days until Ex dividend | 5 days |
| Days until Dividend pay date | 9 days |
Does MAN pay a reliable dividends?
See MAN dividend history and benchmarksCompany Analysis and Financial Data Status
| Data | Last Updated (UTC time) |
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| Company Analysis | 2026/06/04 10:21 |
| End of Day Share Price | 2026/06/04 00:00 |
| Earnings | 2026/03/31 |
| Annual Earnings | 2025/12/31 |
Data Sources
The data used in our company analysis is from S&P Global Market Intelligence LLC. The following data is used in our analysis model to generate this report. Data is normalised which can introduce a delay from the source being available.
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| Company Financials | 10 years |
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| Analyst Consensus Estimates | +3 years |
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| Market Prices | 30 years |
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| Ownership | 10 years |
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| Management | 10 years |
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| Key Developments | 10 years |
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* Example for US securities, for non-US equivalent regulatory forms and sources are used.
Unless specified all financial data is based on a yearly period but updated quarterly. This is known as Trailing Twelve Month (TTM) or Last Twelve Month (LTM) Data. Learn more.
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Analyst Sources
ManpowerGroup Inc. is covered by 24 analysts. 9 of those analysts submitted the estimates of revenue or earnings used as inputs to our report. Analysts submissions are updated throughout the day.
| Analyst | Institution |
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| Jasper Hellweg | Argus Research Company |
| Mark Marcon | Baird |
| Gary Bisbee | Barclays |