Kelly Services (KELYA) Latest Stock Analysis Report – Oct 15, 2026, 4:00 PM ET
Updated Oct 15, 2026, 4:00 PM ET
- Closed at $15.57, -1.39% vs the prior close of $15.79.
- Volume 442.30K shares, 1.5x its 50-day average.
- No new SEC filings since the prior session.
- No new insider buys or sales reported since the prior session.
KELYA dips 1.4% to $15.57. Closed at $15.57, -1.39% vs the prior close of $15.79. Day range $15.16–$15.88, opened at $15.88.
KELYA daily analysis — what happened
A plain-English, data-only note written after every US trading day. Newest first; older days stay archived below.
Oct 15, 2026 — KELYA dips 1.4% to $15.57
- Closed at $15.57, -1.39% vs the prior close of $15.79. Day range $15.16–$15.88, opened at $15.88.
- Volume was 442.30K shares, 1.5x its 50-day average of 297.03K.
- Price is -4.1% vs its 50-day average ($16.24) and +28.6% vs its 200-day average ($12.11).
- 52-week range $7.98–$17.75; today's close sits at 78% of that range, 12.3% below the 52-week high.
Oct 14, 2026 — KELYA dips 0.6% to $15.79
- Closed at $15.79, -0.57% vs the prior close of $15.88. Day range $15.61–$15.86, opened at $15.70.
- Volume was 254.30K shares, 0.9x its 50-day average of 296.71K.
- Price is -2.7% vs its 50-day average ($16.24) and +30.7% vs its 200-day average ($12.08).
- 52-week range $7.98–$17.75; today's close sits at 80% of that range, 11.0% below the 52-week high.
Oct 13, 2026 — KELYA rises 2.6% to $15.88
- Closed at $15.88, +2.58% vs the prior close of $15.48. Day range $15.36–$15.89, opened at $15.54.
- Volume was 311.20K shares, 1.1x its 50-day average of 295.52K.
- Price is -2.1% vs its 50-day average ($16.23) and +31.9% vs its 200-day average ($12.04).
- 52-week range $7.98–$17.75; today's close sits at 81% of that range, 10.5% below the 52-week high.
Oct 12, 2026 — KELYA dips 0.7% to $15.48, a 1-month low
- Closed at $15.48, -0.71% vs the prior close of $15.59. Day range $15.37–$15.80, opened at $15.59.
- Volume was 222.60K shares, 0.7x its 50-day average of 302.78K.
- Price is -4.5% vs its 50-day average ($16.21) and +28.9% vs its 200-day average ($12.01).
- 52-week range $7.98–$17.75; today's close sits at 77% of that range, 12.8% below the 52-week high.
Oct 9, 2026 — KELYA slides 3.6% to $15.59
- Closed at $15.59, -3.59% vs the prior close of $16.17. Day range $15.55–$16.20, opened at $16.18.
- Volume was 207.20K shares, 0.7x its 50-day average of 304.03K.
- Price is -3.7% vs its 50-day average ($16.20) and +30.2% vs its 200-day average ($11.97).
- 52-week range $7.98–$17.75; today's close sits at 78% of that range, 12.2% below the 52-week high.
Oct 8, 2026 — KELYA rises 1.7% to $16.17
- Closed at $16.17, +1.70% vs the prior close of $15.90. Day range $15.76–$16.19, opened at $15.90.
- Volume was 369.30K shares, 1.2x its 50-day average of 304.15K.
- Price is -0.1% vs its 50-day average ($16.18) and +35.5% vs its 200-day average ($11.94).
- 52-week range $7.98–$17.75; today's close sits at 84% of that range, 8.9% below the 52-week high.
Oct 7, 2026 — KELYA rises 2.2% to $15.90
- Closed at $15.90, +2.19% vs the prior close of $15.56. Day range $15.45–$15.98, opened at $15.48.
- Volume was 216.10K shares, 0.7x its 50-day average of 306.41K.
- Price is -1.7% vs its 50-day average ($16.18) and +33.6% vs its 200-day average ($11.90).
- 52-week range $7.98–$17.75; today's close sits at 81% of that range, 10.4% below the 52-week high.
Oct 6, 2026 — KELYA dips 1.5% to $15.56, a 1-month low
- Closed at $15.56, -1.52% vs the prior close of $15.80. Day range $15.54–$15.90, opened at $15.78.
- Volume was 181.30K shares, 0.6x its 50-day average of 310.56K — lighter than usual.
- Price is -3.8% vs its 50-day average ($16.18) and +31.1% vs its 200-day average ($11.86).
- 52-week range $7.98–$17.75; today's close sits at 78% of that range, 12.3% below the 52-week high.
Oct 5, 2026 — KELYA rises 0.5% to $15.80
- Closed at $15.80, +0.51% vs the prior close of $15.72. Day range $15.63–$15.90, opened at $15.84.
- Volume was 203.60K shares, 0.7x its 50-day average of 312.33K.
- Price is -2.4% vs its 50-day average ($16.18) and +33.5% vs its 200-day average ($11.83).
- 52-week range $7.98–$17.75; today's close sits at 80% of that range, 11.0% below the 52-week high.
Oct 2, 2026 — KELYA slides 4.3% to $15.72, a 1-month low
- Closed at $15.72, -4.32% vs the prior close of $16.43. Day range $15.65–$16.55, opened at $16.50.
- Volume was 206.50K shares, 0.7x its 50-day average of 312.76K.
- Price is -2.8% vs its 50-day average ($16.17) and +33.3% vs its 200-day average ($11.80).
- 52-week range $7.98–$17.75; today's close sits at 79% of that range, 11.4% below the 52-week high.
KELYA latest news & SEC filings
Every SEC filing by or about KELYA in the last 120 days, explained in plain English. Updated daily, with a same-day refresh for new filings.
Sep 16, 2026 · 4 — Insider trade report (Form 4)
Insider trade report (Form 4) — a director, officer or 10%+ owner changed their holdings
- Layden Christopher D. had withheld for taxes 15,998 shares at $16.45 (≈$263.17K) on Sep 15, 2026; now holds 366,515
Open-market purchases (P) and sales (S) are shown in colour; awards, exercises and tax withholding are routine pay-related moves. Many sales are pre-planned under 10b5-1 plans.
Aug 6, 2026 · 10-Q — Quarterly report (unaudited financial statements for the quarter)
Quarterly report (unaudited financial statements for the quarter)
Quarter ended Jun 28, 2026:
- Revenue: $1.04B (prior year $1.10B) (-5.8% vs Jun 29, 2025)
- Net income: $11.40M (prior year $19.00M) (-40.0% vs Jun 29, 2025)
- Diluted EPS: $0.31 (prior year $0.52) (-40.4% vs Jun 29, 2025)
Aug 6, 2026 · 8-K — Current report
Current report — a filing companies must make within 4 business days of a major event
- Item 2.02 — Reported results of operations (earnings release).
This is a results-day filing: the earnings press release is attached as an exhibit.
Jul 16, 2026 · 4 — Insider trade report (Form 4)
Insider trade report (Form 4) — a director, officer or 10%+ owner changed their holdings
Insider holdings update with no common-stock transactions in the table (often options or derivative awards only).
Jun 22, 2026 · 4 — Insider trade report (Form 4)
Insider trade report (Form 4) — a director, officer or 10%+ owner changed their holdings
Insider holdings update with no common-stock transactions in the table (often options or derivative awards only).
Jun 22, 2026 · 4 — Insider trade report (Form 4)
Insider trade report (Form 4) — a director, officer or 10%+ owner changed their holdings
Insider holdings update with no common-stock transactions in the table (often options or derivative awards only).
Jun 22, 2026 · 4 — Insider trade report (Form 4)
Insider trade report (Form 4) — a director, officer or 10%+ owner changed their holdings
Insider holdings update with no common-stock transactions in the table (often options or derivative awards only).
Things to know before you trade KELYA
- Last results release: Aug 6, 2026 (8-K Item 2.02). Previous ones: May 7, 2026, Feb 12, 2026, Nov 6, 2025. Based on that rhythm, the next report is likely around Nov 5, 2026 — an estimate, not a confirmed date.
- How much it moves: over the last 20 sessions the average daily move was 1.42% (largest 4.3%).
- Liquidity: about 285.29K shares (≈$4.44M) trade per day on average.
- 52-week position: $15.57 vs a range of $7.98–$17.75 (78% of the range).
- Dividends: last ex-dividend date Aug 19, 2026 ($0.075/share); 4 payments in the past 12 months.
- Splits: none in the last 2 years.
- Insider trades (Form 4, last 12 months, recent 25 shown): 7 open-market buys, 3 sales; latest: Vanessa Peterson Williams sold 29,999 shares on May 14, 2026.
- Latest filings: 10-Q Aug 6, 2026; 8-K Aug 6, 2026; 8-K May 13, 2026.
- Listing: Nasdaq · industry: Services-Help Supply Services.
KELYA market data (last 20 sessions)
| Date | Open | High | Low | Close | Volume |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Oct 15, 2026 | 15.88 | 15.88 | 15.16 | 15.57 | 442.30K |
| Oct 14, 2026 | 15.70 | 15.86 | 15.61 | 15.79 | 254.30K |
| Oct 13, 2026 | 15.54 | 15.89 | 15.36 | 15.88 | 311.20K |
| Oct 12, 2026 | 15.59 | 15.80 | 15.37 | 15.48 | 222.60K |
| Oct 9, 2026 | 16.18 | 16.20 | 15.55 | 15.59 | 207.20K |
| Oct 8, 2026 | 15.90 | 16.19 | 15.76 | 16.17 | 369.30K |
| Oct 7, 2026 | 15.48 | 15.98 | 15.45 | 15.90 | 216.10K |
| Oct 6, 2026 | 15.78 | 15.90 | 15.54 | 15.56 | 181.30K |
| Oct 5, 2026 | 15.84 | 15.90 | 15.63 | 15.80 | 203.60K |
| Oct 2, 2026 | 16.50 | 16.55 | 15.65 | 15.72 | 206.50K |
| Oct 1, 2026 | 16.42 | 16.73 | 16.36 | 16.43 | 378.70K |
| Sep 30, 2026 | 16.42 | 16.49 | 16.14 | 16.21 | 243.50K |
| Sep 29, 2026 | 16.47 | 16.52 | 16.03 | 16.38 | 179.30K |
| Sep 28, 2026 | 16.45 | 16.61 | 16.30 | 16.54 | 230.50K |
| Sep 25, 2026 | 16.43 | 16.58 | 16.32 | 16.48 | 166.80K |
| Sep 24, 2026 | 16.48 | 16.48 | 16.06 | 16.41 | 319.40K |
| Sep 23, 2026 | 16.62 | 16.73 | 16.37 | 16.45 | 192.70K |
| Sep 22, 2026 | 16.39 | 16.68 | 16.24 | 16.66 | 251.30K |
| Sep 21, 2026 | 16.18 | 16.46 | 16.17 | 16.28 | 235.60K |
| Sep 18, 2026 | 16.22 | 16.22 | 15.85 | 16.14 | 893.50K |
About Kelly Services
Kelly Services (KELYA) is listed on the Nasdaq and classified by the SEC under “Services-Help Supply Services”. Its business address is in TROY, MI. State of incorporation: DE. Fiscal year ends January 3. SEC CIK 55135.
KELYA board of directors & executives
From SEC Form 3/4/5 insider filings made in the last 12 months (date = latest filing).
Directors
| Name | Role | Latest filing |
|---|---|---|
| Angela Brock-Kyle | Director | May 11, 2026 |
| Robert S Cubbin | Director | Jun 22, 2026 |
| Amala Duggirala | Director | May 11, 2026 |
| Edward Escudero | Director | May 11, 2026 |
| James Christopher Hunt | Director | May 11, 2026 |
| James K Hunt | Director | May 11, 2026 |
| Leslie A Murphy | Director | May 11, 2026 |
| Ryan B. Mccrory | Director | May 11, 2026 |
| Michael J. Wartell | Director | Jun 22, 2026 |
| George Haywood Iii Young | Director | Jun 22, 2026 |
Executive officers
| Name | Title | Latest filing |
|---|---|---|
| Troy R Anderson | Executive Vice President, CFO | Feb 12, 2026 |
| Tammy L Browning | Senior Vice President | Feb 17, 2026 |
| Christopher D. Layden | President, and CEO | Sep 16, 2026 |
| Joel Leege | SVP, President SET | Apr 16, 2026 |
| Nicola M Soares | Senior Vice President | Mar 23, 2026 |
| Vanessa Peterson Williams | EVP, Gen Counsel & Corp Sec | May 15, 2026 |
| Nicholas Zuhlke | VP, Chief Accounting Officer | Jul 16, 2026 |
Recent insider buys & sales
| Date | Insider | Type | Shares | Price |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| May 14, 2026 | Vanessa Peterson Williams | Sale | 29,999 | $9.78 |
| Mar 24, 2026 | Christopher D. Layden | Buy | 100 | $13.52 |
| Mar 24, 2026 | Christopher D. Layden | Buy | 10,000 | $8.76 |
| Mar 4, 2026 | Angela Brock-Kyle | Buy | 100 | $14.77 |
| Feb 25, 2026 | James Christopher Hunt | Buy | 4,000 | $9.30 |
| Feb 23, 2026 | James Christopher Hunt | Buy | 10,000 | $9.43 |
| Feb 20, 2026 | James Christopher Hunt | Buy | 10,000 | $9.57 |
| Feb 18, 2026 | James Christopher Hunt | Buy | 1,000 | $9.58 |
| Jan 30, 2026 | E. Adderley Revocable Trust K Terence | Sale | 3,039,940 | $34.87 |
| Dec 24, 2025 | Leslie A Murphy | Sale | 47 | $8.52 |
KELYA financials (annual, from XBRL filings)
| Fiscal year end | Revenue | Net income | Diluted EPS | Operating cash flow |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Dec 28, 2025 | $4.25B | $-254.10M | -7.24 | $122.60M |
| Dec 29, 2024 | $4.33B | $-600.00K | -0.02 | $26.90M |
| Dec 31, 2023 | $4.84B | $36.40M | 0.98 | $76.70M |
| Jan 1, 2023 | $4.97B | $-62.50M | -1.64 | $-76.30M |
| Jan 2, 2022 | $4.91B | $156.10M | 3.91 | $85.00M |
Latest balance sheet: total assets $2.28B, total liabilities $—, cash $24.20M (as of Jun 28, 2026).
KELYA earnings / results-day log
| Date | Filing | Close that day |
|---|---|---|
| Aug 6, 2026 | 8-K Item 2.02 (results) | $15.62 |
| May 7, 2026 | 8-K Item 2.02 (results) | $9.70 |
| Feb 12, 2026 | 8-K Item 2.02 (results) | $9.78 |
| Nov 6, 2025 | 8-K Item 2.02 (results) | $9.37 |
| Aug 7, 2025 | 8-K Item 2.02 (results) | $12.81 |
| May 8, 2025 | 8-K Item 2.02 (results) | $12.53 |
| Feb 13, 2025 | 8-K Item 2.02 (results) | $14.25 |
| Nov 7, 2024 | 8-K Item 2.02 (results) | $18.14 |
| Aug 8, 2024 | 8-K Item 2.02 (results) | — |
| May 9, 2024 | 8-K Item 2.02 (results) | — |
| Feb 15, 2024 | 8-K Item 2.02 (results) | — |
| Nov 9, 2023 | 8-K Item 2.02 (results) | — |
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