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

$16.59 +2.03% NASDAQ • Live Quote vs Prior Daily Close (Synced Snapshot) EXT / AFTER-HRS: $16.62

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.

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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 $16.59 (+2.03% 1D, market cap $576.2M). Pillar breakdown: Fundamental Cash Engine 12/20, Institutional 13F & Options Flow 14/20, Executive Insider Alignment 13/20, FRED Macro Regime Fit 12/20, and SEC Balance-Sheet Forensics 12/20. Across 1011 tracked Consumer Discretionary issuers, KELYA ranks #273 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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🤖 Gideon Ashmere • AI SEC 10-K Forensics (Click for Instant Brief) What are the biggest fundamental strengths and SEC risk factors for KELYA?

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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: $16.62 (+0.18%)🧬 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 SNOWFLAKE RADARRw C · Rk C

Each axis scored 0–20

12M PRICE TARGET CONE+2.2% Base Target

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)

Grade C$15.88-0.4% Next Q

Q2 (-2Q)

Grade C$15.82+4% Next Q

Q3 (-1Q)

Grade C$16.45+0.9% Next Q

Current

Grade C$16.59+0.9% Hist 90D α

Trajectory: C (55) → C (63)Full Audit →

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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 ($16.96) toward Bear Floor ($13.23).

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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 RANGE88% OF RANGE

L: $8$16.59H: $18

1. Money & Cash Health● MIXED

Are profits real cash in the bank?

Decent core business (20% profit 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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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: +70.15%⚡ TESTING RESISTANCE

2026-11-03O $16.26H $16.59L $16.26C $16.59VOL 158.3K

RES: $17.15SUP: $15.11SMA50: $16.28SMA200: $12.56

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KELYA Dilution Monitor, Expectations Hurdle, Butterfly Connections & Policy Exposure

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Share Count & Dilution Monitor (#25)

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

Reverse-DCF Expectations Hurdle (#30)

8.0%/yr Implied 5Y Growth

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

Ellis Vennor Setup Ledger (#33)

No active Ellis Vennor swing setup published on KELYA today. View full Setup Ledger →

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No direct multi-tier Butterfly edges indexed yet for KELYA. Explore sector supply chains on /butterfly.

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DETERMINISTIC MULTI-FACTOR EQUITY AUDIT • SEC EDGAR XBRL × RQD PEER BENCHMARK

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

Consumer Discretionary Rank #273 of 1011 ⚔️ 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 1011 tracked Consumer Discretionary securities in the Roarable RQD universe, Kelly Services Inc. (Class A) (KELYA) ranks #273 by composite RQD confidence (63/100, grade C) and #573 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%	+2.03%	$576.2M	Benchmark Subject
RMR The RMR Group Inc. (Class A)	D+	57/100	31.2x	—	18.0%	-2.57%	$534.5M	/rmr-vs-kelya →
ONT Onterris Inc.	D-	41/100	—	40.3%	1.3%	+0.13%	$524.0M	/ont-vs-kelya →
BWMN Bowman Consulting Group Ltd.	C-	60/100	57.8x	53.4%	6.2%	+0.09%	$743.7M	/bwmn-vs-kelya →
BBSI Barrett Business Services Inc.	C+	68/100	14.4x	21.0%	33.6%	+0.53%	$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?

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

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

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

KELYA last traded at $16.59 (+2.03% on volume of 158,318 shares), positioning the stock +1.90% above its 50-day simple moving average ($16.28) and +32.09% above its 200-day simple moving average ($12.56). Across its 52-week range of $7.98 to $17.75, KELYA sits at the 88.1% percentile with a 14-day RSI of 55.7 (BULLISH MOMENTUM) and an implied next-earnings move of ±7.0% ($15.43 to $17.75).

KELYA Investor FAQ & Complete 8-Part Research Index

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Should I buy, hold, or sell KELYA stock right now?

Kelly Services Inc. (Class A) (KELYA) currently earns a Roarable Rating of C (Hold — HOLD) with 63/100 RQD Confidence. Solid 20% profit margin (-6% return on capital), mixed timing at current multiples—hold if owned, no rush to chase.

What is KELYA's 12-month price target and RQD AI Jury consensus?

KELYA's 12-month base price target is $16.96 (range $13.23 to $20.01), backed by transparent SEC XBRL cash-flow, Form 4 insider, and CBOE options flow analysis.

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ROARABLE RATING BRIEF • RQD 63/100 (C) ✓ STAGE-C NUMBER FIREWALL VERIFIED

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

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As of: 2026-11-02T15:34:55Z

Roarable Rating Brief: What This Means to a Prospective Investor

Per the Roarable RQD rating, KELYA scores 60 out of 100, a letter grade of C-, and a verdict of "Roarable Hold — Cautious Neutral." The five pillars are: Fundamental Cash Engine 12/20 (ROIC -5.8%; FCF yield 21.71%); Whale 13F Flow 11/20 (institutional accumulation and options positioning); Insider Conviction 12/20 (SEC Form 4 and Congressional PTR cluster flow); Macro Regime Fit 12/20 (Beta 1.0; sector sensitivity); and Forensic Balance Sheet 13/20 (Altman Z 2.5; Piotroski F 4/9; Debt/Equity 0.5). The upside case rests mainly on the cash-generation signal: the FCF yield of 21.71% is the strongest single datapoint in the rating, though it sits alongside negative ROIC, so the cash generation is not yet translating into returns on invested capital. The balance-sheet pillar is the most supportive of the five, while whale-flow and insider pillars are the weakest, indicating limited evidence of strong informed conviction. Because the composite lands in the "Hold" band rather than "Buy," the rating frames the stock as one where the downside and upside signals are roughly balanced today. A prospective investor should weigh the high FCF yield against the negative ROIC and thin margins, and treat the valuation tradeoff as unresolved given that earnings multiples are not available in the source data.

Business

Kelly Services Inc. (Class A) is listed on NASDAQ under ticker KELYA. Per the profile, it is classified in the Consumer Discretionary sector and the Professional Services industry. The source data does not describe its specific products, customer base, or revenue model beyond the sector and industry classification. Per the market data, its gross margin is 20.1%, operating margin is -1.6%, and net margin is 0%.

Financial Trend

Period	Revenue	Operating Income	Net Income	EPS	FCF	Cash	Debt
FY 2025	$4250.9M	$-69.8M	$-0.6M	N/A	$122.6M	$33.0M	N/A
FY 2024	$4331.8M	$-15.1M	$-0.6M	N/A	$26.9M	$39.0M	N/A
FY 2023	$4835.7M	$24.3M	$36.4M	N/A	$76.7M	N/A	N/A

Per the SEC financials, revenue declined from $4835.7M in FY 2023 to $4250.9M in FY 2025, while operating income moved from $24.3M to $-69.8M over the same span. Per the Roarable RQD rating, ROIC is -5.8%, and the forensic pillar reports an Altman Z-Score of 2.5, a Piotroski F-Score of 4/9, and a Debt/Equity ratio of 0.5. Free cash flow was $122.6M in FY 2025 despite the operating loss, which the source data does not reconcile further. Cash was $33.0M at FY 2025, and debt is not available in source data.

Recent Catalysts & News Wire Analysis

Per the recent news feed, the items are as follows. A Yahoo Finance Canada market-wire item (YELLOW) and a Nasdaq closing-bell item (YELLOW) are general market coverage with no specific event described. A Yahoo Finance item (GREEN, CATALYST) headlined a staffing sector recovery driving the company's first volume growth in years, which is the only positive catalyst flagged. A Seeking Alpha item (YELLOW) took a negative long-term view on the stock. A TradingView item (YELLOW) referenced purchase/sale of business activity without further detail. A Stock Traders Daily item (RED, RISK WATCH) covered risk zones for the stock. Per the Butterfly Supply-Chain Graph, no supply-chain links or proprietary signals are recorded.

Butterfly Effect: 2nd-Order Supply-Chain & Sector Ripples

Per the Butterfly Supply-Chain Graph, supply chain is recorded as NONE, with no butterfly links and no proprietary signals. The source data therefore does not establish upstream or downstream dependencies, sector correlations, or bottlenecks for this issuer. The only sector-level context available is the staffing-recovery headline in the news feed, which suggests labor-market demand as a potential second-order driver, but the source data does not quantify this linkage.

Open Questions

What drove the swing from positive FY 2023 operating income ($24.3M) to negative FY 2025 operating income ($-69.8M), and is the decline structural or cyclical?
How does $122.6M of FY 2025 free cash flow coexist with a $-69.8M operating loss, and is the FCF figure sustainable?
What are the P/E, EV/EBITDA, and EPS values, which are currently unavailable, and how does the stock's valuation compare to peers?
What is the company's total debt, since the debt field is N/A across all reported periods?
What do the institutional, insider, and congressional flows in the holders data show, given that the holders section is currently empty?

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🟢 CATALYST Yahoo Finance • 1d ago

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KELYA Bull vs. Bear Conversation Board — What's Your Call at $16.59?

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🔥 Official Bull vs. Bear Debate: Is KELYA (C- • RQD 60/100) a Buy at $16.26?

Welcome to the KELYA (Kelly Services Inc. (Class A)) Roar Pit. Current RQD Composite is 60/100 (Roarable Hold — Cautious Neutral) in Professional Services. Bulls point to operating leverage and sector positioning, while bears focus on macro rate sensitivity and margin execution. Pick your side (🐂 Bull or 🐻 Bear) and drop your price target below.

MU MultipleCompression Forensic Accounting Watch 🐻 BEARISH 🎯 Target: $12.85 (-21.0%)

Spot @ $16.26

Pump the brakes on KELYA — check the valuation vs. margin headwinds

Everyone in here is repeating the bull case on KELYA, but look at what you are paying: current EV/EBITDA multiples with 20.1% gross margins. Unless Kelly Services Inc. (Class A) expands free cash flow yield next quarter, I would rather wait for a pullback closer to the 200-day moving average before touching this.

MI MidwestValue Verified K Arena Trader 🐂 BULLISH 🎯 Target: $18.54 (+14.0%)

Spot @ $16.26

KELYA cash flow & RQD setup is being underpriced by the Street here

Looking at the 5-pillar RQD breakdown on KELYA, the market is fixating on short-term headline noise in Professional Services and ignoring the balance sheet and cash flow trajectory. At $16.26 (52-wk range $7.98 - $17.75), any beat on forward guidance forces shorts and underweight funds to chase.