Kelly Services (KELYB) Stock Analysis & Price (Updated Oct 16, 2026, 4:00 PM ET)
Updated Oct 16, 2026, 4:00 PM ET
KELYB rises 0.9% to $22.80. Closed at $22.80, +0.93% vs the prior close of $22.59. Day range $21.50–$22.80, opened at $21.50.
KELYB daily analysis — what happened
A plain-English, data-only note written after every US trading day. Newest first; older days stay archived below.
Oct 16, 2026 — KELYB rises 0.9% to $22.80
- Closed at $22.80, +0.93% vs the prior close of $22.59. Day range $21.50–$22.80, opened at $21.50.
- Volume was 7.83K shares, 1.4x its 50-day average of 5.45K.
- Price is -0.2% vs its 50-day average ($22.84) and +24.1% vs its 200-day average ($18.37).
- 52-week range $8.38–$125.00; today's close sits at 12% of that range, 81.8% below the 52-week high.
Oct 15, 2026 — KELYB rises 2.1% to $22.59
- Closed at $22.59, +2.08% vs the prior close of $22.13. Day range $21.50–$22.59, opened at $21.50.
- Volume was 1.00K shares, 0.2x its 50-day average of 5.44K — lighter than usual.
- Price is -1.1% vs its 50-day average ($22.84) and +23.5% vs its 200-day average ($18.30).
- 52-week range $8.38–$125.00; today's close sits at 12% of that range, 81.9% below the 52-week high.
Oct 14, 2026 — KELYB ends flat (+0.0%) to $22.13
- Closed at $22.13, +0.00% vs the prior close of $22.13. Day range $22.13–$22.13, opened at $22.13.
- Price is -3.1% vs its 50-day average ($22.84) and +21.4% vs its 200-day average ($18.23).
- 52-week range $8.38–$125.00; today's close sits at 12% of that range, 82.3% below the 52-week high.
Oct 13, 2026 — KELYB rises 0.5% to $22.13
- Closed at $22.13, +0.55% vs the prior close of $22.01. Day range $22.13–$22.13, opened at $22.13.
- Volume was 1.70K shares, 0.3x its 50-day average of 5.41K — lighter than usual.
- Price is -3.1% vs its 50-day average ($22.84) and +21.9% vs its 200-day average ($18.16).
- 52-week range $8.38–$125.00; today's close sits at 12% of that range, 82.3% below the 52-week high.
Oct 12, 2026 — KELYB dips 0.8% to $22.01, a 1-month low, 10 down days in a row
- Closed at $22.01, -0.81% vs the prior close of $22.19. Day range $21.50–$23.00, opened at $23.00.
- Volume was 8.70K shares, 1.6x its 50-day average of 5.29K.
- Price is -3.6% vs its 50-day average ($22.84) and +21.6% vs its 200-day average ($18.09).
- 52-week range $8.38–$125.00; today's close sits at 12% of that range, 82.4% below the 52-week high.
- That makes 10 straight losses.
Oct 9, 2026 — KELYB ends flat (+0.0%) to $22.19, 9 down days in a row
- Closed at $22.19, +0.00% vs the prior close of $22.19. Day range $22.19–$22.19, opened at $22.19.
- Price is -2.9% vs its 50-day average ($22.84) and +23.1% vs its 200-day average ($18.03).
- 52-week range $8.38–$125.00; today's close sits at 12% of that range, 82.2% below the 52-week high.
- That makes 9 straight losses.
Oct 8, 2026 — KELYB ends flat (+0.0%) to $22.19, 8 down days in a row
- Closed at $22.19, +0.00% vs the prior close of $22.19. Day range $22.19–$22.19, opened at $22.19.
- Volume was 600 shares, 0.1x its 50-day average of 5.32K — lighter than usual.
- Price is -2.9% vs its 50-day average ($22.86) and +23.5% vs its 200-day average ($17.96).
- 52-week range $8.38–$125.00; today's close sits at 12% of that range, 82.2% below the 52-week high.
- That makes 8 straight losses.
Oct 7, 2026 — KELYB dips 0.9% to $22.19, 7 down days in a row
- Closed at $22.19, -0.94% vs the prior close of $22.40. Day range $22.19–$22.19, opened at $22.19.
- Volume was 700 shares, 0.1x its 50-day average of 5.32K — lighter than usual.
- Price is -3.0% vs its 50-day average ($22.87) and +24.0% vs its 200-day average ($17.90).
- 52-week range $8.38–$125.00; today's close sits at 12% of that range, 82.2% below the 52-week high.
- That makes 7 straight losses.
Oct 6, 2026 — KELYB ends flat (+0.0%) to $22.40, 6 down days in a row
- Closed at $22.40, +0.00% vs the prior close of $22.40. Day range $22.40–$22.40, opened at $22.40.
- Price is -2.2% vs its 50-day average ($22.89) and +25.6% vs its 200-day average ($17.83).
- 52-week range $8.38–$125.00; today's close sits at 12% of that range, 82.1% below the 52-week high.
- That makes 6 straight losses.
Oct 5, 2026 — KELYB ends flat (+0.0%) to $22.40, 5 down days in a row
- Closed at $22.40, +0.00% vs the prior close of $22.40. Day range $22.40–$22.40, opened at $22.40.
- Price is -2.2% vs its 50-day average ($22.90) and +26.1% vs its 200-day average ($17.77).
- 52-week range $8.38–$125.00; today's close sits at 12% of that range, 82.1% below the 52-week high.
- That makes 5 straight losses.
Oct 2, 2026 — KELYB ends flat (+0.0%) to $22.40, 4 down days in a row
- Closed at $22.40, +0.00% vs the prior close of $22.40. Day range $22.40–$22.40, opened at $22.40.
- Price is -2.2% vs its 50-day average ($22.90) and +26.6% vs its 200-day average ($17.70).
- 52-week range $8.38–$125.00; today's close sits at 12% of that range, 82.1% below the 52-week high.
- That makes 4 straight losses.
KELYB latest news & SEC filings
Every SEC filing by or about KELYB in the last 120 days, explained in plain English. Updated daily, with a same-day refresh for new filings.
Oct 16, 2026 · Form 4 — Insider trade
Insider trade report (Form 4) — a director, officer or 10%+ owner changed their holdings
- Soares Nicola M had withheld for taxes 3,047 shares at $15.57 (≈$47.44K) on Oct 15, 2026; now holds 73,238
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.
Oct 16, 2026 · Form 4 — Insider trade
Insider trade report (Form 4) — a director, officer or 10%+ owner changed their holdings
- Anderson Troy R had withheld for taxes 27,716 shares at $15.57 (≈$431.54K) on Oct 15, 2026; now holds 201,770
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.
Sep 16, 2026 · Form 4 — Insider trade
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 · Form 10-Q — Quarterly report
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 · Form 8-K — Major event / 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 · Form 4 — Insider trade
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 · Form 4 — Insider trade
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 · Form 4 — Insider trade
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 KELYB
- 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 0.59% (largest 2.1%). That is a relatively calm stock.
- Liquidity: about 2.55K shares (≈$58.17K) trade per day on average. Thin volume can mean wider bid/ask spreads.
- 52-week position: $22.80 vs a range of $8.38–$125.00 (12% 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): 21 open-market buys, 4 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.
KELYB market data (last 20 sessions)
| Date | Open | High | Low | Close | Volume |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Oct 16, 2026 | 21.50 | 22.80 | 21.50 | 22.80 | 7.83K |
| Oct 15, 2026 | 21.50 | 22.59 | 21.50 | 22.59 | 1.00K |
| Oct 14, 2026 | 22.13 | 22.13 | 22.13 | 22.13 | 0 |
| Oct 13, 2026 | 22.13 | 22.13 | 22.13 | 22.13 | 1.70K |
| Oct 12, 2026 | 23.00 | 23.00 | 21.50 | 22.01 | 8.70K |
| Oct 9, 2026 | 22.19 | 22.19 | 22.19 | 22.19 | 0 |
| Oct 8, 2026 | 22.19 | 22.19 | 22.19 | 22.19 | 600 |
| Oct 7, 2026 | 22.19 | 22.19 | 22.19 | 22.19 | 700 |
| Oct 6, 2026 | 22.40 | 22.40 | 22.40 | 22.40 | 0 |
| Oct 5, 2026 | 22.40 | 22.40 | 22.40 | 22.40 | 0 |
| Oct 2, 2026 | 22.40 | 22.40 | 22.40 | 22.40 | 0 |
| Oct 1, 2026 | 22.40 | 22.40 | 22.40 | 22.40 | 0 |
| Sep 30, 2026 | 22.40 | 22.40 | 22.40 | 22.40 | 0 |
| Sep 29, 2026 | 22.40 | 22.40 | 22.40 | 22.40 | 500 |
| Sep 28, 2026 | 23.29 | 23.81 | 22.59 | 22.59 | 13.20K |
| Sep 25, 2026 | 22.50 | 22.54 | 22.19 | 22.19 | 3.70K |
| Sep 24, 2026 | 22.55 | 22.55 | 22.55 | 22.55 | 1.50K |
| Sep 23, 2026 | 22.31 | 22.31 | 22.31 | 22.31 | 0 |
| Sep 22, 2026 | 22.40 | 22.42 | 22.31 | 22.31 | 3.50K |
| Sep 21, 2026 | 22.95 | 22.95 | 22.19 | 22.38 | 8.10K |
About Kelly Services
Kelly Services (KELYB) 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.
KELYB 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 |
| May 14, 2026 | Vanessa Peterson Williams | Sale | 29,999 | $9.78 |
| May 14, 2026 | Vanessa Peterson Williams | Sale | 29,999 | $9.78 |
| 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 24, 2026 | Christopher D. Layden | Buy | 100 | $13.52 |
| Mar 24, 2026 | Christopher D. Layden | Buy | 10,000 | $8.76 |
| Mar 24, 2026 | Christopher D. Layden | Buy | 100 | $13.52 |
| Mar 24, 2026 | Christopher D. Layden | Buy | 10,000 | $8.76 |
| 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 |
| Mar 4, 2026 | Angela Brock-Kyle | Buy | 100 | $14.77 |
| Mar 4, 2026 | Angela Brock-Kyle | Buy | 100 | $14.77 |
KELYB 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).
KELYB earnings / results-day log
| Date | Filing | Close that day |
|---|---|---|
| Aug 6, 2026 | 8-K Item 2.02 (results) | $23.13 |
| May 7, 2026 | 8-K Item 2.02 (results) | $15.96 |
| Feb 12, 2026 | 8-K Item 2.02 (results) | $15.49 |
| Nov 6, 2025 | 8-K Item 2.02 (results) | $11.06 |
| Aug 7, 2025 | 8-K Item 2.02 (results) | $12.50 |
| May 8, 2025 | 8-K Item 2.02 (results) | $11.32 |
| Feb 13, 2025 | 8-K Item 2.02 (results) | $13.93 |
| Nov 7, 2024 | 8-K Item 2.02 (results) | $18.60 |
| 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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