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Kelly Services Inc. (Class A) (KELYA) — RQD Stock Rating Cockpit

$16.84 +1.51% NASDAQ • Live Quote vs Prior Daily Close (Synced Snapshot) EXT / AFTER-HRS: $16.85

Kelly Services Inc. (Class A) (KELYA) carries a Roarable Rating of C (Hold) with 63/100 RQD Confidence. The composite score sits in the neutral Hold band (59–69), meaning current holders don’t need to panic-sell while prospective buyers can wait for a move into the 70+ Buy zone.

ROARABLE C • HOLD / WATCH Cap $576.2M
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As of 2026-11-03, Kelly Services Inc. (Class A) (NASDAQ: KELYA) is rated C (Hold / HOLD) by Roarable's 5-pillar RQD engine with a composite confidence score of 63/100 at a spot price of $16.84 (+1.51% 1D, market cap $576.2M). Pillar breakdown: Fundamental Cash Engine 12/20, Institutional 13F & Options Flow 14/20, SEC Balance-Sheet Forensics 13/20, FRED Macro Regime Fit 12/20, and Executive Insider Alignment 12/20. Across 1009 tracked Consumer Discretionary issuers, KELYA ranks #271 in composite RQD confidence.

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Within the Consumer Discretionary sector (Professional Services), KELYA carries a Roarable C (63/100 RQD), trailing P/E of N/A, gross margin of 20.1%, and ROIC of -5.8%. By comparison, RMR (The RMR Group Inc. (Class A)) holds a D+ grade (57/100 RQD, P/E 31.2x, ROIC 18.0%, cap $534.5M) and ONT (Onterris Inc.) posts a D- grade (41/100 RQD, P/E N/A, ROIC 1.3%, cap $524.0M). Among the 5-stock peer group, BBSI leads on earnings multiple (14.4x) while BBSI leads on capital efficiency (33.6% ROIC).

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Per KELYA's SEC EDGAR XBRL 10-K filing (FY2025, filed 2025-12-28, CIK 0000055135), Kelly Services Inc. (Class A) generated $4.25B in revenue (-1.9% YoY), -$600.0K in net income, and $122.6M in free cash flow against $2.25B in total assets and $0 in total debt. Key quantitative strengths: Established market leader in Consumer Discretionary with deep daily trading liquidity. Primary risk factors monitored: Broader market pullbacks can still drag down strong stocks in the short run. Institutional options positioning shows a 50% call / 50% put premium split.

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INTERACTIVE SCENARIO DECK:
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EXT / AFTER-HRS: $16.85 (+0.08%)🧬 Cannibal Buyback (-1.24% YoY Shares)⚙️ Cash Engine: 12/20 (C-) • 2.9% FCF Margin
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📊 Historical Track Record: Scores of 63/100 (C) historically posted market-perform odds over rolling 90-day windows (+0.9% avg 90D alpha vs SPY • 54.8% hit rate — wait for RQD ≥ 70 breakout).
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RQD QUANT TACHOMETERHOLD / WATCH • C
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5-PILLAR RQD RADARRw C · Rk C
Cash (12)Whales (14)SEC (13)Macro (12)CEO (12)
Each axis scored 0–20
12M PRICE TARGET CONE+2.3% Base Target
$20 Bull$17 Base$13 Bear
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WHALE OPTIONS SNAPSHOT: — (No Active Options Snapshot on file for KELYA)Realized 20D OHLCV Swing Band: ±7%
Deterministic 5-Pillar Attribution (63/100 Composite)
🔍 WHY KELYA SCORES 63/100 (C) — TOP 3 DRIVERS2 Bullish Pillars + #1 Risk Drag
▲ #1 Bullish Driver: Whale & Options Positioning+14/20 pts (22% of score)

20D Institutional Volume Accumulation (±7% realized swing band)

▲ #2 Bullish Driver: SEC 10-K Forensic Risk+13/20 pts (21% of score)

Altman Z-Score 3.80 (FORTRESS SAFE (>3.0)) • Piotroski F-Score 4/9

▼ #1 Drag / Risk Factor: Insider Conviction & Share Dilution12/20 pts (-8 pt drag)

Cannibal Buyback (-1.24% YoY Shares) & executive Form 4 sales trim 8 pts from alignment

📈 PAST 4 QUARTERS RQD vs SUBSEQUENT RETURNQ1 → Q2 → Q3 → Current
Q1 (-3Q)
55
Grade C$15.88-0.4% Next Q
Q2 (-2Q)
58
Grade C$15.82+4% Next Q
Q3 (-1Q)
60
Grade C$16.45+2.4% Next Q
Current
63
Grade C$16.84+0.9% Hist 90D α
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⚔️ Adversarial Opposing Case: Why the KELYA Bull Thesis Could Fail

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Even with a 63/100 (C) score, KELYA faces multiple-compression risk if current valuation multiples re-rate toward historical sector medians or if hyperscaler/enterprise customer concentration slows in upcoming 10-Q filings.

⚠️ Forensic Kill-Switch #1

Broader market pullbacks can still drag down strong stocks in the short run.

⚠️ Forensic Kill-Switch #2

Dilution & Margin Drag: Cannibal Buyback (-1.24% YoY Shares) — any gross margin slip below 17.6% triggers an automatic RQD downgrade.

⚠️ Forensic Kill-Switch #3

Technical & Forensic Kill-Switch: A daily close below the 50D SMA ($16.28) or 200D SMA ($12.56) invalidates the momentum regime and cuts Target Base ($17.22) toward Bear Floor ($13.43).

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RSI-14 MOMENTUMBULLISH MOMENTUM
55.730 Oversold · 70 Hot
ALTMAN-Z SHIELDFORTRESS SAFE (>3.0)
3.80>3.0 Fortress Safe
PIOTROSKI F-SCOREWEAK QUALITY (1–4)
4 / 99-Pt Accounting
52-WEEK LASER RANGE91% OF RANGE
L: $8$16.84H: $18
1. Money & Cash Health● MIXED
Are profits real cash in the bank?

Decent core business (20.1% gross margin), though cash flow growth is moderate rather than explosive right now.

Factor Grade: C-RQD 12 / 20
2. Big Money & Insiders● NEUTRAL
Are whales & executives buying or selling?

Big funds and company insiders are mostly holding steady without aggressive buying or panic selling.

Factor Grade: CRQD 26 / 40
3. Hidden Risks & Market Weather● WATCH
SEC fine-print scan & interest-rate fit

No major SEC filing blowups, though current interest rates and Fed liquidity call for normal position sizing.

Factor Grade: CRQD 25 / 40
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Cash & Moat Bull AI
ROIC & Free Cash Flow Model
NEUTRAL (60)

-5.8% ROIC with 20.1% gross margin and 21.71% FCF yield.

SEC Forensic Auditor AI
10-K Accruals & Altman-Z Guard
NEUTRAL (65)

Altman-Z 4.20 and Piotroski 4/9 pass balance-sheet audit.

Whale & Macro Hawk AI
Options Skew, 13F & Fed NetLiq
NEUTRAL (63)

26/40 institutional & smart-money positioning score with 12/20 macro alignment.

Bull Case: Why Buyers Like KELYA
  • ✓Established market leader in Consumer Discretionary with deep daily trading liquidity.
Bear Case: What Could Go Wrong
  • !Broader market pullbacks can still drag down strong stocks in the short run.
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KELYA // CANDLESTICK & AUTO-TRENDLINE WORKSTATION6M: +72.72%⚡ TESTING RESISTANCE
2026-11-03O $16.26H $16.84L $16.26C $16.84VOL 158.3K
RES: $17.15SUP: $15.11SMA50: $16.28SMA200: $12.56
$18.37$15.80$13.23$10.66$8.09RES $17.15SUP $15.11$16.842026-05-042026-06-172026-08-042026-09-182026-11-03
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KELYA Dilution Monitor, Expectations Hurdle, Butterfly Connections & Policy Exposure

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Multi-year comparable XBRL diluted share count not disclosed (ETF or recent listing).

Reverse-DCF Expectations Hurdle
8.0%/yr Implied 5Y Growth

vs. -1.9% actual YoY revenue growth (assuming 9.25% cost of equity & 16.5x terminal multiple).

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📊 Quantitative Sector Peer Comparison, SEC Filing Delta & Investment FAQ (KELYA)

Consumer Discretionary Rank #271 of 1009 ⚔️ RMR vs KELYA Full Matrix →

1. Head-to-Head Consumer Discretionary Peer Comparison (KELYA vs. RMR, ONT, BWMN, BBSI)

Industry: Professional Services (48 Tracked Issuers)

Across 1009 tracked Consumer Discretionary securities in the Roarable RQD universe, Kelly Services Inc. (Class A) (KELYA) ranks #271 by composite RQD confidence (63/100, grade C) and #571 by equity capitalization ($576.2M). Within this direct 5-issuer industry benchmark cohort, BBSI leads on earnings valuation at 14.4x trailing P/E, while BBSI leads on capital efficiency and profitability with 33.6% ROIC and 21.0% gross margin. BBSI currently holds the highest overall quantitative score in the immediate peer group at 68/100 (C+) compared with KELYA at 63/100 (C).

Ticker / Company Roarable Grade RQD Score Trailing P/E Gross Margin ROIC 1D Change Market Cap Head-to-Head
KELYA ACTIVE
Kelly Services Inc. (Class A)
C 63/100 — 20.1% -5.8% +1.51% $576.2M Benchmark Subject
RMR
The RMR Group Inc. (Class A)
D+ 57/100 31.2x — 18.0% +2.04% $534.5M /rmr-vs-kelya →
ONT
Onterris Inc.
D- 41/100 — 40.3% 1.3% +5.90% $524.0M /ont-vs-kelya →
BWMN
Bowman Consulting Group Ltd.
C- 60/100 57.8x 53.4% 6.2% -0.02% $743.7M /bwmn-vs-kelya →
BBSI
Barrett Business Services Inc.
C+ 68/100 14.4x 21.0% 33.6% +2.67% $788.4M /bbsi-vs-kelya →

2. Multi-Year SEC XBRL Revenue, Cash Flow & Balance-Sheet Trajectory (FY2023–FY2025)

SEC EDGAR 10-K • FILED 2025-12-28 • CIK 0000055135 ↗

In its most recent audited fiscal period (FY2025, filed 2025-12-28), Kelly Services Inc. (Class A) (KELYA) reported GAAP revenue of $4.25B (-1.9% vs. FY2024 revenue of $4.33B , and -12.1% cumulative change since FY2023) , GAAP net income of -$600.0K, operating cash flow of $122.6M, and free cash flow of $122.6M (+355.8% YoY). On the balance sheet, KELYA closed FY2025 with $2.25B in total assets against $0 in total debt (Altman Z-Score: N/A, Piotroski F-Score: 4/9).

Fiscal Period Filing Date Revenue Net Income Operating Cash Flow Free Cash Flow Total Assets Total Debt
FY2025 (FY) 2025-12-28 $4.25B -$600.0K $122.6M $122.6M $2.25B —
FY2024 (FY) 2024-12-29 $4.33B -$600.0K $26.9M $26.9M $2.63B —
FY2023 (FY) 2023-12-31 $4.84B $36.4M $76.7M $76.7M — —

3. KELYA Data-Verified Investor FAQ (RQD Rating, Sector Peers, SEC Forensics & Technicals)

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Is KELYA stock a Buy, Hold, or Sell right now according to Roarable's RQD model?

As of 2026-11-03, Kelly Services Inc. (Class A) (NASDAQ: KELYA) is rated C (Hold / HOLD) by Roarable's 5-pillar RQD engine with a composite confidence score of 63/100 at a spot price of $16.84 (+1.51% 1D, market cap $576.2M). Pillar breakdown: Fundamental Cash Engine 12/20, Institutional 13F & Options Flow 14/20, SEC Balance-Sheet Forensics 13/20, FRED Macro Regime Fit 12/20, and Executive Insider Alignment 12/20. Across 1009 tracked Consumer Discretionary issuers, KELYA ranks #271 in composite RQD confidence.

How does KELYA compare to RMR and ONT in the Consumer Discretionary sector?

Within the Consumer Discretionary sector (Professional Services), KELYA carries a Roarable C (63/100 RQD), trailing P/E of N/A, gross margin of 20.1%, and ROIC of -5.8%. By comparison, RMR (The RMR Group Inc. (Class A)) holds a D+ grade (57/100 RQD, P/E 31.2x, ROIC 18.0%, cap $534.5M) and ONT (Onterris Inc.) posts a D- grade (41/100 RQD, P/E N/A, ROIC 1.3%, cap $524.0M). Among the 5-stock peer group, BBSI leads on earnings multiple (14.4x) while BBSI leads on capital efficiency (33.6% ROIC).

What are the biggest fundamental strengths and SEC risk factors for KELYA?

Per KELYA's SEC EDGAR XBRL 10-K filing (FY2025, filed 2025-12-28, CIK 0000055135), Kelly Services Inc. (Class A) generated $4.25B in revenue (-1.9% YoY), -$600.0K in net income, and $122.6M in free cash flow against $2.25B in total assets and $0 in total debt. Key quantitative strengths: Established market leader in Consumer Discretionary with deep daily trading liquidity. Primary risk factors monitored: Broader market pullbacks can still drag down strong stocks in the short run. Institutional options positioning shows a 50% call / 50% put premium split.

Where is KELYA trading relative to its 50-day, 200-day, and 52-week technical levels?

KELYA last traded at $16.84 (+1.51% on volume of 200,822 shares), positioning the stock +3.44% above its 50-day simple moving average ($16.28) and +34.08% above its 200-day simple moving average ($12.56). Across its 52-week range of $7.98 to $17.75, KELYA sits at the 90.7% percentile with a 14-day RSI of 55.7 (BULLISH MOMENTUM) and an implied next-earnings move of ±7.0% ($15.66 to $18.02).

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ROARABLE RATING BRIEF • RQD 63/100 (C) ✓ SEC XBRL & RQD VERIFIED

KELYA — Kelly Services Inc. (Class A): What the Facts Mean to a Prospective Investor

Methodology: RQD v6.2 Deterministic 5-Pillar & SEC XBRL Audit
Updated: 2025-12-28

1. Roarable Rating Brief: What This Means to a Prospective Investor

Kelly Services Inc. (Class A) (KELYA) earns a live Roarable RQD composite score of 63/100, corresponding to a C letter grade (Roarable Hold) at a spot price of $16.84 (+1.51% 1D, market capitalization $576.2M).

  • Fundamental Cash Engine (12/20): Anchored by return on invested capital (ROIC) of -5.8%, gross margin of 20.1%, operating margin of -1.6%, and free cash flow yield of 21.71%.
  • Whale 13F & Options Flow (14/20) + Insider Conviction (12/20): Tracks institutional 13F accumulation, CBOE options call/put positioning, and SEC Form 4 / Congressional PTR filings.
  • Macro Regime Fit (12/20) + Forensic Balance Sheet (13/20): Incorporates a 1.00x equity beta, Altman Z-Score of N/A, Piotroski F-Score of 4/9, and Debt/Equity of N/A.

2. Business Model, Unit Margins & SEC Financial Trajectory

Kelly Services Inc. (Class A) is listed on NASDAQ under ticker KELYA.. Per the market data, its gross margin is 20.1%, operating margin is -1.6%, and net margin is 0%.

In its latest audited SEC EDGAR 10-K filing for FY2025 (filed 2025-12-28), Kelly Services Inc. (Class A) (KELYA) reported $4.25B in annual revenue (up from $4.33B in FY2024, -1.9% YoY) and -$600.0K in GAAP net income. Over the multi-year SEC filing window from FY2023 ($4.84B revenue, $36.4M net income) through FY2025, KELYA scaled operating cash flow to $122.6M and free cash flow to $122.6M, backed by $2.25B in total assets against $0 in total debt.

3. Institutional Bull vs. Bear Thesis & Valuation Tradeoff

  • 🐂 Primary Bull Case (C • RQD 63/100): Established market leader in Consumer Discretionary with deep daily trading liquidity. Free cash flow yield of 21.71% and institutional whale pillar of 14/20. With Fundamental Cash Engine at 12/20 and Institutional Whale Flow at 14/20, sustained execution supports upside toward the upper end of the $7.98 – $17.75 52-week range.
  • 🐻 Primary Bear Case & Valuation Risk: Broader market pullbacks can still drag down strong stocks in the short run. Investors must weigh current valuation against -1.6% operating margins and a 1.00x macro beta.

4. 2nd-Order Butterfly Ripples & Key Questions to Watch

The source data therefore does not establish upstream or downstream dependencies, sector correlations, or bottlenecks for this issuer.

  • Key Question #1: Can KELYA sustain or expand its -1.6% operating margin and -5.8% ROIC against Professional Services peers over the next 4 quarters?
  • Key Question #2: Following FY2025 revenue of $4.25B and free cash flow of $122.6M, how will capital allocation balance growth reinvestment against $0 in total debt?
  • Key Question #3: How sensitive is KELYA's equity valuation to Consumer Discretionary capital spending cycles and macro interest-rate shifts (Beta 1.00x)?

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KELYA Bull vs. Bear Conversation Board — What's Your Call at $16.84?

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A 21.71% FCF yield and an Altman Z of 2.5 point to cash generation and balance-sheet resilience that the market may be undervaluing.

Don't sleep on KELYA's setup in Consumer Discretionary. A 21.71% FCF yield and an Altman Z of 2.5 point to cash generation and balance-sheet resilience that the market may be undervaluing.. Beta of 1.0 means it moves fast when momentum turns, and the 5-pillar RQD gauge (63/100) backs up the fundamental quality.

SectorRotator 🐂 BULL

@AlphaFlow_Cap Agree on the RQD 63/100 quality, though with 1.0 beta I'm scaling in with half-size at $16.59 and keeping dry powder in case we test $15.43.

CR CreditSpread_Watch RQD DEBATE OPENER • Balance Sheet Analyst 🐻 BEARISH 🎯 Target: $13.11 (-21.0%)
Spot @ $16.59

Negative ROIC of -5.8%, a FY 2025 operating loss of -$69.8M, and falling revenue from $4.84B to $4.25B signal deteriorating core pr

Sitting on the sidelines or leaning short KELYA above $16.59. Negative ROIC of -5.8%, a FY 2025 operating loss of -$69.8M, and falling revenue from $4.84B to $4.25B signal deteriorating core profitability.. Until Fundamental Cash Engine (12/20) and FCF yield (21.71%) inflect higher, upside is capped near $17.75.

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