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Kelly Services (KELYA) Q2 2026 earnings results (second quarter 2026)
10-Q filed Aug 6, 2026
Kelly Services (KELYA) reported revenue of $1.0B for the second quarter 2026 (Q2 2026), -6% from a year earlier and -0.2% from the quarter before. Operating margin was 1.6%, net earnings $11.4M (1.1% of revenue).
Kelly Services, Q2 2026: revenue $1.0B (-6% year over year), operating margin 1.6%, net earnings $11.4M, operating cash flow $49.2M. The chart follows the revenue to costs, profit and cash.
| Q2 2026 | Amount | Q/Q | Y/Y |
|---|---|---|---|
| Revenue | $1.0B | -0.2% | -6% |
| Gross profit | $212M | +8% | -6% |
| Operating profit | $16.1M | — | -27% |
| Net earnings | $11.4M | — | -40% |
| Operating cash flow | $49.2M | — | -48% |
| Free cash flow | $47.7M | — | -49% |
What changed
Revenue was $1.0B in Q2 2026, down 6% year over year and roughly flat from the previous quarter.
Gross margin was 20.4%, unchanged from Q2 2025. Operating profit was $0.02B, a 1.6% margin (down 0.5 points year over year). Operating expenses fell 4% while revenue fell 6%. Net earnings were $0.01B, down 40% year over year. The effective tax rate was 20.8%.
Operating cash flow was $0.05B (down 48% year over year), 432% of net earnings. Non-cash charges added back $0.01B of depreciation and amortization and $3.4M of share-based compensation. Working capital and other items added $0.02B. Capital expenditures of $1.5M left free cash flow of $0.05B.
Questions
What was Kelly Services' revenue in the second quarter 2026?
Kelly Services (KELYA) reported revenue of $1.0B for the second quarter 2026 (Q2 2026), -6% from a year earlier and -0.2% from the quarter before.
Was Kelly Services profitable in the second quarter 2026?
Operating profit was $16.1M (1.6% of revenue) and net earnings $11.4M.
Source: Kelly Services 10-Q on SEC EDGAR.