ManpowerGroup's stock surged by 12.71% as it crossed above the 5-day SMA, reflecting a strong market reaction to its recent earnings report.
The company reported diluted earnings per share of $0.64 for Q4 2025, a 36.17% increase from the previous year, despite facing restructuring costs and currency losses in Argentina. Revenue reached $4.7 billion, a 7% year-over-year increase, showcasing resilience and effective strategic execution. The company anticipates Q1 2026 diluted earnings per share between $0.45 and $0.55, indicating confidence in improving market demand.
This strong performance highlights ManpowerGroup's ability to navigate challenges and positions it well for future growth, particularly with its optimistic outlook for the upcoming quarter.
Wall Street analysts forecast MAN stock price to rise over the next 12 months. According to Wall Street analysts, the average 1-year price target for MAN is 38.80 USD with a low forecast of 27.00 USD and a high forecast of 44.00 USD. However, analyst price targets are subjective and often lag stock prices, so investors should focus on the objective reasons behind analyst rating changes, which better reflect the company's fundamentals.
7 Analyst Rating
Wall Street analysts forecast MAN stock price to rise over the next 12 months. According to Wall Street analysts, the average 1-year price target for MAN is 38.80 USD with a low forecast of 27.00 USD and a high forecast of 44.00 USD. However, analyst price targets are subjective and often lag stock prices, so investors should focus on the objective reasons behind analyst rating changes, which better reflect the company's fundamentals.
1 Buy
5 Hold
1 Sell
Hold
Current: 28.960
Low
27.00
Averages
38.80
High
44.00
Current: 28.960
Low
27.00
Averages
38.80
High
44.00
UBS
Joshua Chan
Neutral
downgrade
$39 -> $32
2026-01-16
Reason
UBS
Joshua Chan
Price Target
$39 -> $32
AI Analysis
2026-01-16
downgrade
Neutral
Reason
UBS analyst Joshua Chan lowered the firm's price target on ManpowerGroup to $32 from $39 and keeps a Neutral rating on the shares. Shares appear to be forming a choppy bottom as near-term financials remain weak but end markets and estimates stabilize, with Q4 EPS expected slightly below consensus on modest margin pressure, the analyst tells investors in a research note. Looking into 2026, Street EBIT estimates appear well calibrated and likely to level off, UBS adds.
Deutsche Bank
Buy
maintain
2026-01-08
Reason
Deutsche Bank
Price Target
2026-01-08
maintain
Buy
Reason
Deutsche Bank raised the firm's price target on Man Group to 270 GBp from 260 GBp and keeps a Buy rating on the shares.
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Deutsche Bank
Buy
upgrade
2026-01-06
Reason
Deutsche Bank
Price Target
2026-01-06
upgrade
Buy
Reason
Deutsche Bank raised the firm's price target on Man Group to 270 GBp from 260 GBp and keeps a Buy rating on the shares.
BMO Capital
Market Perform -> Outperform
upgrade
$44
2025-12-18
Reason
BMO Capital
Price Target
$44
2025-12-18
upgrade
Market Perform -> Outperform
Reason
BMO Capital upgraded ManpowerGroup to Outperform from Market Perform with a $44 price target. The firm says the best time to buy the staffing stocks are toward the end of a recession. While the global economy is not there, the staffing sector has been in a recession for some time, the analyst tells investors in a research note. BMO believes ManpowerGroup's operating trends will improve. It sees an attractive entry point at current share levels.
About MAN
ManpowerGroup Inc. is a global workforce solutions company. The Company offers a comprehensive range of workforce solutions and services, which include recruitment and assessment; upskilling, reskilling, training and development; career management; outsourcing, and workforce consulting. Its portfolio of recruitment services includes permanent, temporary and contract recruitment of professionals, as well as administrative, industrial and information technology (IT) professional positions. These services are provided under its Manpower and Experis brands. Its Talent Solutions brand specializes in the delivery of customized workforce strategies and new solutions and creating added value that addresses its clients' complex global workforce needs. Its Talent Solutions combine global offerings of recruitment process outsourcing (RPO), TAPFIN - Managed Service Provider (MSP), and right management to provide data-driven capabilities that help organizations with their workforce transformation.
About the author
Emily J. Thompson
Emily J. Thompson, a Chartered Financial Analyst (CFA) with 12 years in investment research, graduated with honors from the Wharton School. Specializing in industrial and technology stocks, she provides in-depth analysis for Intellectia’s earnings and market brief reports.
