ManpowerGroup swings to Q2 profit of $1.13/share, sells Jefferson Wells U.S. for $100M

Filed July 16, 2026 · Period ending July 16, 2026 · ~1 min read

Key Changes

• high

  Q2 2026 earnings of $1.13/share vs. loss of $1.44/share prior year; revenue up 8% to $4.9B driven by U.S., Latin America, APME, and select European markets. Adjusted EPS of $0.99 (excluding one-time items) up 27% constant currency.

  Exhibit 99.1 view on EDGAR →
• high

  Q3 2026 guidance: EPS $0.96–$1.06 (includes 2¢ unfavorable currency impact, 44% tax rate); revenue growth 3–7% constant currency, EBITA margin 2.1–2.3%.

  Exhibit 99.2 view on EDGAR →
• medium

  Sold Jefferson Wells U.S. business for $100M, generating $88M net cash proceeds and $0.14 EPS benefit in Q2 (combined with transformation/restructuring costs).

  Exhibit 99.1 view on EDGAR →