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Kelly Services Inc. (Class B) (KELYB) — RQD Stock Rating Cockpit

$26.64 -2.58% NASDAQ • Live Quote vs Prior Daily Close (Synced Snapshot) EXT / AFTER-HRS: $26.47

Kelly Services Inc. (Class B) (KELYB) carries a Roarable Rating of C (Hold) with 62/100 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 $949.7M
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As of 2026-11-03, Kelly Services Inc. (Class B) (NASDAQ: KELYB) is rated C (Hold / HOLD) by Roarable's 5-pillar RQD engine with a composite confidence score of 62/100 at a spot price of $26.64 (-2.58% 1D, market cap $949.7M). Pillar breakdown: Fundamental Cash Engine 12/20, Institutional 13F & Options Flow 11/20, SEC Balance-Sheet Forensics 13/20, FRED Macro Regime Fit 14/20, and Executive Insider Alignment 12/20. Across 1009 tracked Consumer Discretionary issuers, KELYB ranks #286 in composite RQD confidence.

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Within the Consumer Discretionary sector (Professional Services), KELYB carries a Roarable C (62/100 RQD), trailing P/E of N/A, gross margin of 20.1%, and ROIC of -5.8%. By comparison, KFRC (Kforce Inc.) holds a B grade (75/100 RQD, P/E 29.8x, ROIC 32.3%, cap $1.03B) and BBSI (Barrett Business Services Inc.) posts a C+ grade (68/100 RQD, P/E 14.4x, ROIC 33.6%, cap $788.4M). Among the 5-stock peer group, EFOR leads on earnings multiple (13.4x) while BBSI leads on capital efficiency (33.6% ROIC).

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Per KELYB's SEC EDGAR XBRL 10-K filing (FY2025, filed 2025-12-28, CIK 0000055135), Kelly Services Inc. (Class B) 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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EXT / AFTER-HRS: $26.47 (-0.65%)🧬 Cannibal Buyback (-1.24% YoY Shares)⚙️ Cash Engine: 12/20 (C-) • 2.9% FCF Margin
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📊 Historical Track Record: Scores of 62/100 (C) historically posted market-perform odds over rolling 90-day windows (+0.7% avg 90D alpha vs SPY • 54.3% hit rate — wait for RQD ≥ 70 breakout).
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5-PILLAR RQD RADARRw D+ · Rk C+
Cash (12)Whales (11)SEC (13)Macro (14)CEO (12)
Each axis scored 0–20
12M PRICE TARGET CONE+1.8% Base Target
$131 Bull$27 Base$21 Bear
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WHALE OPTIONS SNAPSHOT: — (No Active Options Snapshot on file for KELYB)Realized 20D OHLCV Swing Band: ±3.7%
Deterministic 5-Pillar Attribution (62/100 Composite)
🔍 WHY KELYB SCORES 62/100 (C) — TOP 3 DRIVERS2 Bullish Pillars + #1 Risk Drag
▲ #1 Bullish Driver: Macro Regime Fit+14/20 pts (23% of score)

FRED Regime × Technicals: 16% of 52W Range • RSI-14 at 72.6 (OVERBOUGHT (>70))

▲ #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: Whale & Options Positioning11/20 pts (-9 pt drag)

Put hedging (50% put share) caps near-term gamma upside (-9 pts vs max)

📈 PAST 4 QUARTERS RQD vs SUBSEQUENT RETURNQ1 → Q2 → Q3 → Current
Q1 (-3Q)
54
Grade C-$22.13+1.2% Next Q
Q2 (-2Q)
57
Grade C$22.40+27.2% Next Q
Q3 (-1Q)
59
Grade C$28.50-6.5% Next Q
Current
62
Grade C$26.64+0.7% Hist 90D α
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⚔️ Adversarial Opposing Case: Why the KELYB Bull Thesis Could Fail

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Even with a 62/100 (C) score, KELYB 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 ($23.58) or 200D SMA ($19.35) invalidates the momentum regime and cuts Target Base ($27.12) toward Bear Floor ($21.15).

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RSI-14 MOMENTUMOVERBOUGHT (>70)
72.630 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 RANGE16% OF RANGE
L: $8$26.64H: $125
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: D+RQD 23 / 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: C+RQD 27 / 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 12.91% 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 (62)

23/40 institutional & smart-money positioning score with 14/20 macro alignment.

Bull Case: Why Buyers Like KELYB
  • ✓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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KELYB // CANDLESTICK & AUTO-TRENDLINE WORKSTATION6M: +68.29%▲ ASCENDING CHANNEL
2026-11-03O $27.35H $27.35L $26.64C $26.64VOL 184
RES: $28.89SUP: $21.90SMA50: $23.58SMA200: $19.35
$29.59$25.08$20.58$16.08$11.57RES $28.89SUP $21.90$26.642026-05-042026-06-172026-08-042026-09-182026-11-03
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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 (KELYB)

Consumer Discretionary Rank #286 of 1009 ⚔️ KFRC vs KELYB Full Matrix →

1. Head-to-Head Consumer Discretionary Peer Comparison (KELYB vs. KFRC, BBSI, BWMN, EFOR)

Industry: Professional Services (48 Tracked Issuers)

Across 1009 tracked Consumer Discretionary securities in the Roarable RQD universe, Kelly Services Inc. (Class B) (KELYB) ranks #286 by composite RQD confidence (62/100, grade C) and #509 by equity capitalization ($949.7M). Within this direct 5-issuer industry benchmark cohort, EFOR leads on earnings valuation at 13.4x trailing P/E, while BBSI leads on capital efficiency and profitability with 33.6% ROIC and 21.0% gross margin. KFRC currently holds the highest overall quantitative score in the immediate peer group at 75/100 (B) compared with KELYB at 62/100 (C).

Ticker / Company Roarable Grade RQD Score Trailing P/E Gross Margin ROIC 1D Change Market Cap Head-to-Head
KELYB ACTIVE
Kelly Services Inc. (Class B)
C 62/100 — 20.1% -5.8% -2.58% $949.7M Benchmark Subject
KFRC
Kforce Inc.
B 75/100 29.8x 27.2% 32.3% +1.50% $1.03B /kfrc-vs-kelyb →
BBSI
Barrett Business Services Inc.
C+ 68/100 14.4x 21.0% 33.6% +2.67% $788.4M /bbsi-vs-kelyb →
BWMN
Bowman Consulting Group Ltd.
C- 60/100 57.8x 53.4% 6.2% -0.02% $743.7M /bwmn-vs-kelyb →
EFOR
Everforth Inc.
B- 71/100 13.4x 28.9% 6.5% -1.78% $1.57B /efor-vs-kelyb →

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

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

As of 2026-11-03, Kelly Services Inc. (Class B) (NASDAQ: KELYB) is rated C (Hold / HOLD) by Roarable's 5-pillar RQD engine with a composite confidence score of 62/100 at a spot price of $26.64 (-2.58% 1D, market cap $949.7M). Pillar breakdown: Fundamental Cash Engine 12/20, Institutional 13F & Options Flow 11/20, SEC Balance-Sheet Forensics 13/20, FRED Macro Regime Fit 14/20, and Executive Insider Alignment 12/20. Across 1009 tracked Consumer Discretionary issuers, KELYB ranks #286 in composite RQD confidence.

How does KELYB compare to KFRC and BBSI in the Consumer Discretionary sector?

Within the Consumer Discretionary sector (Professional Services), KELYB carries a Roarable C (62/100 RQD), trailing P/E of N/A, gross margin of 20.1%, and ROIC of -5.8%. By comparison, KFRC (Kforce Inc.) holds a B grade (75/100 RQD, P/E 29.8x, ROIC 32.3%, cap $1.03B) and BBSI (Barrett Business Services Inc.) posts a C+ grade (68/100 RQD, P/E 14.4x, ROIC 33.6%, cap $788.4M). Among the 5-stock peer group, EFOR leads on earnings multiple (13.4x) while BBSI leads on capital efficiency (33.6% ROIC).

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

Per KELYB's SEC EDGAR XBRL 10-K filing (FY2025, filed 2025-12-28, CIK 0000055135), Kelly Services Inc. (Class B) 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 KELYB trading relative to its 50-day, 200-day, and 52-week technical levels?

KELYB last traded at $26.64 (-2.58% on volume of 2,513 shares), positioning the stock +12.98% above its 50-day simple moving average ($23.58) and +37.67% above its 200-day simple moving average ($19.35). Across its 52-week range of $8.38 to $125.00, KELYB sits at the 15.7% percentile with a 14-day RSI of 72.6 (OVERBOUGHT (>70)) and an implied next-earnings move of ±3.7% ($25.65 to $27.63).

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ROARABLE RATING BRIEF • RQD 62/100 (C) ✓ SEC XBRL & RQD VERIFIED

KELYB — Kelly Services Inc. (Class B): 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 B) (KELYB) earns a live Roarable RQD composite score of 62/100, corresponding to a C letter grade (Roarable Hold) at a spot price of $26.64 (-2.58% 1D, market capitalization $949.7M).

  • 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 12.91%.
  • Whale 13F & Options Flow (11/20) + Insider Conviction (12/20): Tracks institutional 13F accumulation, CBOE options call/put positioning, and SEC Form 4 / Congressional PTR filings.
  • Macro Regime Fit (14/20) + 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 B) is a NASDAQ-listed issuer classified in the Consumer Discretionary sector and Professional Services industry. The company has a market capitalization of $0.9B per the same section.

In its latest audited SEC EDGAR 10-K filing for FY2025 (filed 2025-12-28), Kelly Services Inc. (Class B) (KELYB) 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, KELYB 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 62/100): Established market leader in Consumer Discretionary with deep daily trading liquidity. Free cash flow yield of 12.91% and institutional whale pillar of 11/20. With Fundamental Cash Engine at 12/20 and Institutional Whale Flow at 11/20, sustained execution supports upside toward the upper end of the $8.38 – $125.00 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

Operating in Professional Services (Consumer Discretionary), KELYB carries a macro regime beta of 1.00 and gross margin of 20.1%.

  • Key Question #1: Can KELYB 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 KELYB's equity valuation to Consumer Discretionary capital spending cycles and macro interest-rate shifts (Beta 1.00x)?

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KELYB Bull vs. Bear Conversation Board — What's Your Call at $26.64?

🐂 67% BULLISH CONVICTION COMMUNITY TUG-OF-WAR ON KELYB 🐻 33% BEARISH CONVICTION
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BR BreakoutHunter RQD DEBATE OPENER • Swing & Catalyst Trader 🐂 BULLISH 🎯 Target: $34.46 (+26.0%)
📌 Pinned Debate

Free cash flow of $122.6M in FY 2025 and an FCF yield of 12.91% indicate strong cash generation despite operating losses.

Long KELYB at $27.35 targeting $34.46. Free cash flow of $122.6M in FY 2025 and an FCF yield of 12.91% indicate strong cash generation despite operating losses.. Institutional whale score is 11/20 and the risk/reward vs. the $8.38 52-week low is skewed heavily in favor of bulls.

RetailWhale_TX 🐂 BULL

Both sides have a point here — KELYB's 13/20 balance sheet score keeps downside contained, so the real swing factor next earnings call is backlog and FCF conversion.

RE RedlineAuditor RQD DEBATE OPENER • Accounting Quality Watch 🐻 BEARISH 🎯 Target: $23.25 (-15.0%)
Spot @ $27.35

Revenue declined from $4.84B in FY 2023 to $4.25B in FY 2025 while operating income turned negative to -$69.8M, with ROIC at -5.8%.

Fading this rally in KELYB at $27.35. Revenue declined from $4.84B in FY 2023 to $4.25B in FY 2025 while operating income turned negative to -$69.8M, with ROIC at -5.8%.. With a beta of 1.0 and the stock sitting at $27.35 (52-wk range $8.38–$125.00), the easy multiple expansion is already priced in.

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