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Kelly Services (KELYA) Q3 2026 earnings results (third quarter 2026)
10-Q filed Nov 5, 2026
Kelly Services (KELYA) reported revenue of $927M for the third quarter 2026 (Q3 2026), -0.8% from a year earlier and -11% from the quarter before. Operating margin was 0.1%, net loss $1.7M (0.2% of revenue).
Kelly Services, Q3 2026: revenue $927M (-0.8% year over year), operating margin 0.1%, net loss $1.7M, operating cash flow −$54.5M. The chart follows the revenue to costs, profit and cash.
| Q3 2026 | Amount | Q/Q | Y/Y |
|---|---|---|---|
| Revenue | $927M | -11% | -0.8% |
| Operating profit | $600K | -96% | — |
| Net earnings | −$1.7M | -115% | — |
| Operating cash flow | −$54.5M | -211% | — |
What changed
Revenue was $927.2M in Q3 2026, down 1% year over year and down 11% from the previous quarter.
Gross margin was 21.0%, up 0.2 points from Q3 2025. Operating profit was $600K, a 0.1% margin (up 11.0 points year over year). Operating expenses fell 35% while revenue fell 1%. The quarter ended with a net loss of $1.7M, after a profit of $11.4M the previous quarter. Net interest and other expense of $1.1M was the main reason.
Operating cash flow was −$54.5M. Non-cash charges added back $13.6M of depreciation and amortization and $3.3M of share-based compensation. Working capital and other items used $69.7M. Capital expenditures of $1.7M exceeded it, leaving free cash flow of −$56.2M.
Questions
What was Kelly Services' revenue in the third quarter 2026?
Kelly Services (KELYA) reported revenue of $927M for the third quarter 2026 (Q3 2026), -0.8% from a year earlier and -11% from the quarter before.
Was Kelly Services profitable in the third quarter 2026?
Operating profit was $600K (0.1% of revenue) and net loss $1.7M.
Source: Kelly Services 10-Q on SEC EDGAR.