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title: "Kelly Services 3Q 2026: Revenue $927.2M, EPS ($0.05) — 10-Q Summary"
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description: "Kelly Services reported Q3 2026 revenue of $927.2M, a 0.8% YoY decline, but net loss narrowed significantly to $1.7M from $150.1M. Diluted EPS improved to ($0.05) from ($4.26). Growth was driven by higher talent-solutions and permanent-placement activity, which boosted gross profit margins by 20 basis points to 21.0%. Expense discipline and the absence of prior-year goodwill impairment supported results. ETM revenue rose 2.4%, while SET and Education revenues declined."
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# Kelly Services 3Q 2026: Revenue $927.2M, EPS ($0.05) — 10-Q Summary

Kelly Services’ third-quarter revenue declined 0.8% year over year, while its net loss narrowed sharply. Higher talent-solutions and permanent-placement activity lifted gross profit and margin; expense discipline and the absence of the prior-year goodwill impairment also supported the improved results.

**Financial Highlights**

Metric

Current quarter

Prior year quarter

YoY change

Revenue¹

$927.2M

$935M

(0.8%)

Net income²

($1.7M)

($150.1M)

98.9%

Diluted EPS³

($0.05)

($4.26)

98.8%

*¹ Reported as “Revenue from services”. ² Reported as “Net earnings (loss)”. ³ Reported as “Diluted earnings (loss) per share”.*

**Business Highlights**

-   **ETM**: Revenue rose 2.4%, led by 11.6% growth in talent solutions and 19.0% growth in permanent-placement fees.
-   **SET**: Revenue fell 2.0%; double-digit growth in outcome-based solutions and permanent placement was offset by lower staffing demand.
-   **Education**: Revenue decreased 6.4%, primarily reflecting reduced demand in key markets.
-   **Gross profit rate**: Increased 20 basis points to 21.0%, driven mainly by higher permanent-placement fees and lower employee-related costs.

Original SEC Filing: KELLY SERVICES INC \[ KELYA \] - 10-Q - Nov. 05, 2026

**Disclaimer**

This is an AI-powered summary. It may contain inaccuracies. Consider verifying important information with the source. Please note this summary is solely based on documents filed with the SEC.

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