Adecco Group (ADEN) Stock Overview
Provides human resource services to businesses and organizations in Europe, North America, the Asia Pacific, South America, and North Africa. More details
| Snowflake Score | |
|---|---|
| Valuation | 5/6 |
| Future Growth | 2/6 |
| Past Performance | 1/6 |
| Financial Health | 3/6 |
| Dividends | 4/6 |
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Price History & Performance
| Historical stock prices | |
|---|---|
| Current Share Price | CHF 24.64 |
| 52 Week High | CHF 26.22 |
| 52 Week Low | CHF 14.54 |
| Beta | 1.01 |
| 1 Month Change | 3.70% |
| 3 Month Change | 64.05% |
| 1 Year Change | 19.03% |
| 3 Year Change | -33.94% |
| 5 Year Change | -49.09% |
| Change since IPO | -38.25% |
Recent News & Updates
Narrative Update • Sep 17
ADEN: AI Execution And Staffing Recovery Signals Will Shape Future Returns
Adecco Group's fair value estimate has shifted to CHF 24.08 from CHF 22.86 as analysts factor in higher Street price targets, including recent moves up to CHF 32, CHF 24, CHF 20.50 and CHF 18.50, while still flagging ongoing structural and AI related headwinds for the staffing sector. Analyst Commentary Recent research on Adecco Group shows a split in opinion.Narrative Update • Sep 03
ADEN: Staffing Recovery Signals And Hydrogen Projects Will Shape Future Returns
Adecco Group’s updated analyst price target, reflected in a move from CHF 22.07 to CHF 22.86, aligns with recent Street research that highlights improved sentiment on the stock, as some analysts point to early signs of recovery in staffing demand and a slightly higher expected future P/E multiple. Analyst Commentary Recent Street research on Adecco Group shows a mix of optimism and caution.
Narrative Update • Aug 20
ADEN: AI HR Tech And Fragile Staffing Recovery May Support Future Repricing
Adecco Group's updated analyst price target has moved higher to CHF 33.76 from CHF 32.07. Analysts point to recent price target increases from CHF 15 to CHF 16 at Morgan Stanley, CHF 19 to CHF 24 at BNP Paribas, and an upgraded rating at Deutsche Bank, which highlight improving sentiment toward the staffing industry.Recent updates
Narrative Update • Sep 17
ADEN: AI Execution And Staffing Recovery Signals Will Shape Future Returns
Adecco Group's fair value estimate has shifted to CHF 24.08 from CHF 22.86 as analysts factor in higher Street price targets, including recent moves up to CHF 32, CHF 24, CHF 20.50 and CHF 18.50, while still flagging ongoing structural and AI related headwinds for the staffing sector. Analyst Commentary Recent research on Adecco Group shows a split in opinion.Narrative Update • Sep 03
ADEN: Staffing Recovery Signals And Hydrogen Projects Will Shape Future Returns
Adecco Group’s updated analyst price target, reflected in a move from CHF 22.07 to CHF 22.86, aligns with recent Street research that highlights improved sentiment on the stock, as some analysts point to early signs of recovery in staffing demand and a slightly higher expected future P/E multiple. Analyst Commentary Recent Street research on Adecco Group shows a mix of optimism and caution.Narrative Update • Aug 20
ADEN: AI HR Tech And Fragile Staffing Recovery May Support Future Repricing
Adecco Group's updated analyst price target has moved higher to CHF 33.76 from CHF 32.07. Analysts point to recent price target increases from CHF 15 to CHF 16 at Morgan Stanley, CHF 19 to CHF 24 at BNP Paribas, and an upgraded rating at Deutsche Bank, which highlight improving sentiment toward the staffing industry.Narrative Update • Aug 06
ADEN: AI Workforce Orchestration And Mixed Cycle Views Will Shape Future Returns
Adecco Group's updated analyst price target has edged higher to about CHF 22. Analysts attribute this to slightly stronger growth assumptions, a lower discount rate, and mixed but improving sentiment on the staffing cycle, as reflected in recent upgrades and revised fair value estimates.
Narrative Update • Jul 23
ADEN: Cyclical And Structural Profit Risks Will Constrain Medium Term Recovery
Adecco Group's updated analyst price target now reflects a modest uplift in fair value, supported by a lower discount rate, slightly higher revenue growth and profit margin assumptions, and a marginally adjusted future P/E, in line with recent shifts in Street research views that range from CHF 13 on the cautious side to CHF 25 at the more constructive end. Analyst Commentary Recent research on Adecco Group shows a split view, with some firms turning more positive while bearish analysts highlight risks around earnings recovery, growth visibility, and the sustainability of any upturn in staffing demand.Narrative Update • Jul 01
ADEN: AI Execution And Earnings Stabilization May Support Future Repricing
Adecco Group's updated analyst price target has been reduced from about CHF 36.50 to around CHF 32.10. This reflects a lower implied fair value as analysts factor in trimmed future P/E assumptions, slightly softer revenue growth expectations, and recent downgrades that highlight concerns about medium term profit recovery.Analysis Article • Jun 18
Adecco Group (SWX:ADEN) Stock Could Be 21.5% Overvalued After Its AI Recruitment Milestone
Adecco Group (SWX:ADEN) is in focus after reporting more than one million AI powered candidate interactions across ten countries, with its AI agents now supporting seven stages of the recruitment lifecycle. See our latest analysis for Adecco Group. The AI milestone comes after a challenging period for Adecco Group shares, with the 1-year total shareholder return down 30.12% and the year to date share price return down 32.61%, while the more recent 30-day share price return of 2.26% hints at...Narrative Update • Jun 17
ADEN: Stabilizing Earnings And AI Execution Will Support Future Share Price Rebound
The analyst price target for Adecco Group has been trimmed slightly to CHF 21.29 from CHF 21.53 as analysts factor in reduced fair value and P/E assumptions, along with recent cuts to Street targets, including downgrades to Sell and lower CHF 13 to CHF 25 targets. Analyst Commentary Recent research on Adecco Group highlights a mix of concerns around profit visibility and valuation, set against more constructive views on longer term execution potential.Narrative Update • Jun 03
ADEN: Renewed Downgrades And Cyclical Risks Will Pressure Medium Term Profit Recovery
Adecco Group's updated analyst price target has been reduced to CHF 13 from CHF 21, as analysts factor in lower fair value estimates of CHF 13.01, softer revenue growth and profit margin assumptions, and a reduced future P/E of 8.04x amid concerns about medium term profit recovery and renewed cyclical risks. Analyst Commentary Recent research updates point to a more cautious stance on Adecco Group, with several bearish analysts revisiting their profit expectations and valuation frameworks.Analysis Article • May 21
We Think Adecco Group's (VTX:ADEN) Healthy Earnings Might Be Conservative
Despite posting healthy earnings, Adecco Group AG's ( VTX:ADEN ) stock has been quite weak. Our analysis suggests that...Narrative Update • May 19
ADEN: Earnings Stabilization And Lower P E Assumptions Will Support Future Upside
Narrative Update: Adecco Group Analyst Price Target Revision The updated analyst fair value estimate for Adecco Group has moved lower from CHF 25.61 to CHF 21.53. This change reflects a series of reduced price targets, higher assumed risk, and more cautious assumptions on revenue growth, profit margins, and future P/E multiples as analysts factor in concerns about profit recovery and new cyclical and structural risks.Narrative Update • May 02
ADEN: Repeated Downgrades And Index Removal Will Restrain Future Share Rerating
Narrative Update: Adecco Group The updated analyst work supports a slightly higher price target of CHF 15.92 from CHF 15.91, as analysts factor in modest adjustments to the discount rate, revenue growth, profit margin, and future P/E assumptions following recent target cuts from Citi and Morgan Stanley and a rating move to Neutral at UBS. Analyst Commentary Recent Street research on Adecco Group points to a more cautious tone, with several price targets adjusted lower and at least one downgrade that shifts the balance of opinion toward a wait and see stance.Narrative Update • Apr 18
ADEN: Repeated Price Target Cuts Will Pressure Shares As Margin Outlook Weakens
Adecco Group's updated analyst price target has been trimmed by roughly CHF 3, with analysts pointing to a lower fair value estimate, a higher discount rate, slightly different revenue growth assumptions, and a reduced profit margin outlook, despite a modestly higher future P/E multiple. Analyst Commentary Recent Street research points to a cautious tone around Adecco Group, with several price target cuts and only a limited improvement in ratings.Narrative Update • Apr 03
ADEN: Earnings Stabilization And Lower P E Assumptions May Support Repricing
Analysts have trimmed their average price targets for Adecco, with several recent updates lowering estimates into the CHF 20 to CHF 25 range. This has contributed to a slightly adjusted fair value view, supported by modest tweaks to discount rate, revenue growth, profit margin and future P/E assumptions.Narrative Update • Mar 20
ADEN: Earnings Stabilization And Lower P E Expectations Will Support Medium-Term Upside
Adecco Group's updated analyst price target has been revised to CHF 25, down from CHF 27, as analysts incorporate a higher discount rate and a lower assumed future P/E multiple, partly offset by updated assumptions for revenue growth and profit margins. Analyst Commentary Recent research on Adecco Group shows a split view, with some analysts seeing more balanced risk and reward, while others remain cautious on the share price and the company’s ability to execute through sector headwinds.Narrative Update • Mar 06
ADEN: Lower P E Assumptions May Set Stage For Future Repricing
Narrative Update Adecco Group's updated analyst price target has shifted lower to CHF 21.00 from CHF 22.50, as analysts factor in a lower assumed future P/E multiple and concerns that cyclical headwinds, combined with structural challenges, could keep earnings subdued for longer. Analyst Commentary Recent Street research on Adecco highlights a cautious tone, with price targets moving into a tighter range around CHF 20 to CHF 21 and ratings reflecting concerns about both cyclical and structural pressures on earnings.Narrative Update • Feb 19
ADEN: Cyclical And Structural Earnings Reset May Set Up Future Repricing Potential
Narrative Update: Adecco Group The analyst price target for Adecco Group has been revised down by CHF 4 to CHF 20, as analysts point to ongoing cyclical headwinds combined with structural challenges that they expect could keep earnings lower for longer. Analyst Commentary Recent research has turned more cautious on Adecco Group, with a downgrade to an Underperform rating and a price target set at CHF 20, down from CHF 24.Narrative Update • Feb 04
ADEN: Earnings Reset And Structural Pressures Could Support Future Upside Repricing
Adecco Group's analyst fair value estimate has edged down slightly to about CHF 39.35 from CHF 39.55, as analysts factor in Jefferies' downgrade and its view that cyclical and structural pressures could keep earnings "lower for longer". Analyst Commentary The recent downgrade and reduced price target to CHF 20 reflect how some analysts are resetting expectations for Adecco Group, with concerns that a mix of cyclical and structural pressures could keep earnings subdued for an extended period.Narrative Update • Jan 21
ADEN: Higher Fair Value Suggests Undervalued Shares Despite Sector Headwinds
Analysts have inched their fair value estimate for Adecco Group to about CHF 39.55 from roughly CHF 39.24. This reflects a slightly higher assumed discount rate, more cautious views on revenue growth and profit margins, and a higher future P/E multiple, while Street research highlights ongoing cyclical and structural challenges for the sector.Analysis Article • Jan 21
Adecco Group AG's (VTX:ADEN) Subdued P/E Might Signal An Opportunity
With a price-to-earnings (or "P/E") ratio of 14.2x Adecco Group AG ( VTX:ADEN ) may be sending bullish signals at the...Narrative Update • Jan 06
ADEN: Upcoming CFO Transition And Investor Day Will Support Bullish Outlook
Analysts have raised their price target for Adecco Group slightly to about €39.24 from roughly €39.14, citing updated assumptions around discount rates, revenue growth, profit margins and a higher future P/E multiple. What's in the News Adecco Group plans to hold an Analyst/Investor Day, giving you a chance to hear management discuss the business and medium term priorities directly (Key Developments).Narrative Update • Dec 14
ADEN: Cautious Outlook Will Pressure Shares Despite Modest Margin Improvement
Analysts have raised their price target on Adecco Group modestly to approximately €19.03 from about €18.56. This reflects slightly improved profit margin expectations and a marginally lower discount rate, partly offset by more tempered revenue growth assumptions.Narrative Update • Nov 26
ADEN: Improving Temp Volumes And Ratings Upgrades Will Influence Medium-Term Prospects
Adecco Group's analyst price target saw a modest increase from €26.89 to €26.96, as analysts note improving industry volumes and a reassessment of outlook among European staffing firms. Analyst Commentary Recent upgrades in Adecco Group’s analyst coverage reflect a changing sentiment within the staffing sector.Analysis Article • Nov 15
Investors Can Find Comfort In Adecco Group's (VTX:ADEN) Earnings Quality
The market was pleased with the recent earnings report from Adecco Group AG ( VTX:ADEN ), despite the profit numbers...Analysis Article • Nov 10
Results: Adecco Group AG Exceeded Expectations And The Consensus Has Updated Its Estimates
Investors in Adecco Group AG ( VTX:ADEN ) had a good week, as its shares rose 7.9% to close at CHF24.20 following the...Narrative Update • Nov 07
ADEN: Improving Staffing Volumes And Leadership Changes Will Shape Medium-Term Outlook
Adecco Group’s analyst price target has edged slightly higher to CHF 26.89 from CHF 26.74. Analysts cite recent sector upgrades and improving industry trends as key drivers of the revision.Analysis Article • Oct 28
Adecco Group (VTX:ADEN) Is Reinvesting At Lower Rates Of Return
If you're not sure where to start when looking for the next multi-bagger, there are a few key trends you should keep an...Narrative Update • Oct 03
AI, Flexible Staffing And Upskilling Will Redefine Global Workforce
Adecco Group's analyst price target has increased from €26.24 to €26.74, with analysts citing upgraded industry outlooks and signs of improving market volumes as key drivers for the adjustment. Analyst Commentary Recent analyst coverage of Adecco Group reflects a shift in sentiment, with several firms revising their ratings upward and introducing higher price targets.Narrative Update • Sep 05
AI, Flexible Staffing And Upskilling Will Redefine Global Workforce
Adecco Group’s lower Future P/E ratio, indicating reduced earnings growth expectations, contrasts with an unchanged discount rate, resulting in the consensus price target staying flat at CHF26.24. What's in the News Adecco Group expects improved profitability in the second half of 2025 compared to the first half, signaling anticipated progress during H2.
New Narrative • Mar 02
Salesforce And Microsoft Partnerships Will Boost Operational Efficiency Through AI Solutions
Adecco's strategic partnerships and AI solutions are set to improve operational efficiency, drive revenue growth, and boost net margins.Shareholder Returns
| ADEN | CH Professional Services | CH Market | |
|---|---|---|---|
| 7D | 2.1% | 0.1% | 0.2% |
| 1Y | 19.0% | -17.0% | 12.2% |
Return vs Industry: ADEN exceeded the Swiss Professional Services industry which returned -17% over the past year.
Return vs Market: ADEN exceeded the Swiss Market which returned 12.2% over the past year.
Price Volatility
| ADEN volatility | |
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| ADEN Average Weekly Movement | 6.0% |
| Professional Services Industry Average Movement | 5.0% |
| Market Average Movement | 3.9% |
| 10% most volatile stocks in CH Market | 7.5% |
| 10% least volatile stocks in CH Market | 2.0% |
Stable Share Price: ADEN's share price has been volatile over the past 3 months compared to the Swiss market.
Volatility Over Time: ADEN's weekly volatility (6%) has been stable over the past year, but is still higher than 75% of Swiss stocks.
About the Company
| Founded | Employees | CEO | Website |
|---|---|---|---|
| 1957 | 33,000 | Denis Machuel | www.adeccogroup.com |
Adecco Group AG, together with its subsidiaries, provides human resource services to businesses and organizations in Europe, North America, the Asia Pacific, South America, and North Africa. It offers flexible placement, permanent placement, career transition and mobility, outsourcing, engineering consulting, digital and IT, talent advisory, coaching, training, up-skilling and re-skilling, and other services under the Adecco, Akkodis, Ajilon, General Assembly, LHH, Pontoon, Spring, UK&I, Badenoch & Clark, Office Angels, Penna, Roevin, Adia, Ezra, and Modis brand names. The company was formerly known as Adecco S.A.
Adecco Group AG Fundamentals Summary
| ADEN fundamental statistics | |
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| Market cap | CHF 4.27b |
| Earnings (TTM) | CHF 276.62m |
| Revenue (TTM) | CHF 22.08b |
15.4x
P/E Ratio0.2x
P/S RatioIs ADEN overvalued?
See Fair Value and valuation analysisEarnings & Revenue
| ADEN income statement (TTM) | |
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| Revenue | €23.39b |
| Cost of Revenue | €18.97b |
| Gross Profit | €4.42b |
| Other Expenses | €4.13b |
| Earnings | €293.00m |
Last Reported Earnings
Jun 30, 2026
Next Earnings Date
Nov 12, 2026
| Earnings per share (EPS) | 1.69 |
| Gross Margin | 18.91% |
| Net Profit Margin | 1.25% |
| Debt/Equity Ratio | 92.2% |
How did ADEN perform over the long term?
See historical performance and comparisonDividends
4.0%
Current Dividend Yield62%
Payout RatioCompany Analysis and Financial Data Status
| Data | Last Updated (UTC time) |
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| Company Analysis | 2026/09/20 00:50 |
| End of Day Share Price | 2026/09/18 00:00 |
| Earnings | 2026/06/30 |
| 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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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
Adecco Group AG is covered by 35 analysts. 16 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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| Gerhard Schwarz | Baader Helvea Equity Research |
| Paul Daniel Sullivan | Barclays |
| Afonso Osorio | Barclays |