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

$27.35 0.00% NASDAQ • Live Quote vs Prior Daily Close (Synced Snapshot) EXT / AFTER-HRS: $27.30

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.

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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 $27.35 (0.00% 1D, market cap $949.7M). Pillar breakdown: Fundamental Cash Engine 12/20, Institutional 13F & Options Flow 11/20, Executive Insider Alignment 13/20, FRED Macro Regime Fit 14/20, and SEC Balance-Sheet Forensics 12/20. Across 1011 tracked Consumer Discretionary issuers, KELYB ranks #288 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: $27.30 (-0.19%)🧬 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 SNOWFLAKE 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$28 Base$22 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$28.50-4% Next Q
Current
62
Grade C$27.35+0.7% Hist 90D α
Trajectory: C- (54) → C (62)Full Audit →
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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 ($27.84) toward Bear Floor ($21.72).

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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$27.35H: $125
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: 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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NEUTRAL (60)

-5.8% ROIC with 20.1% gross margin and 12.91% FCF yield.

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NEUTRAL (65)

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

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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: +72.77%▲ ASCENDING CHANNEL
2026-11-03O $27.35H $27.35L $27.35C $27.35VOL 184
RES: $28.89SUP: $21.90SMA50: $23.58SMA200: $19.35
$29.59$25.08$20.58$16.08$11.57RES $28.89SUP $21.90$27.352026-05-042026-06-172026-08-042026-09-182026-11-03
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KELYB 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)

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

Consumer Discretionary Rank #288 of 1011 ⚔️ 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 1011 tracked Consumer Discretionary securities in the Roarable RQD universe, Kelly Services Inc. (Class B) (KELYB) ranks #288 by composite RQD confidence (62/100, grade C) and #511 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% 0.00% $949.7M Benchmark Subject
KFRC
Kforce Inc.
B 75/100 29.8x 27.2% 32.3% -0.79% $1.03B /kfrc-vs-kelyb →
BBSI
Barrett Business Services Inc.
C+ 68/100 14.4x 21.0% 33.6% +0.53% $788.4M /bbsi-vs-kelyb →
BWMN
Bowman Consulting Group Ltd.
C- 60/100 57.8x 53.4% 6.2% +0.09% $743.7M /bwmn-vs-kelyb →
EFOR
Everforth Inc.
B- 71/100 13.4x 28.9% 6.5% +3.16% $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 $27.35 (0.00% 1D, market cap $949.7M). Pillar breakdown: Fundamental Cash Engine 12/20, Institutional 13F & Options Flow 11/20, Executive Insider Alignment 13/20, FRED Macro Regime Fit 14/20, and SEC Balance-Sheet Forensics 12/20. Across 1011 tracked Consumer Discretionary issuers, KELYB ranks #288 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 $27.35 (0.00% on volume of 184 shares), positioning the stock +15.99% above its 50-day simple moving average ($23.58) and +41.34% above its 200-day simple moving average ($19.35). Across its 52-week range of $8.38 to $125.00, KELYB sits at the 16.3% percentile with a 14-day RSI of 72.6 (OVERBOUGHT (>70)) and an implied next-earnings move of ±3.7% ($26.34 to $28.36).

KELYB Investor FAQ & Complete 8-Part Research Index

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

Kelly Services Inc. (Class B) (KELYB) currently earns a Roarable Rating of C (Hold — HOLD) with 62/100 RQD Confidence. Solid 20% profit margin (-6% return on capital), mixed timing at current multiples—hold if owned, no rush to chase.

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

KELYB's 12-month base price target is $27.84 (range $21.72 to $131.25), backed by transparent SEC XBRL cash-flow, Form 4 insider, and CBOE options flow analysis.

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

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Roarable Rating Brief: What This Means to a Prospective Investor

Per the Roarable RQD rating, KELYB scores 62 out of 100, a letter grade of C, with the verdict label "Roarable Hold — Fair / Balanced Risk-Reward." The five pillars are:

  • Fundamental Cash Engine: 12 / 20. Per the Roarable RQD rating, this pillar reflects ROIC of -5.8% and an FCF yield of 12.91%. The negative ROIC indicates the business is not currently generating a return above its capital base, while the FCF yield indicates that free cash flow is substantial relative to market capitalization. For a prospective investor, the upside case rests on cash generation outpacing accounting profitability; the valuation tradeoff is that the cash yield has not yet translated into positive returns on capital.
  • Whale 13F Flow: 11 / 20. Per the Roarable RQD rating, this pillar addresses institutional accumulation and options positioning. The source data does not supply the underlying 13F or options detail (see Analyst View & Smart Money Ownership), so the investor implication is that institutional support is scored as moderate rather than strong.
  • Insider Conviction: 12 / 20. Per the Roarable RQD rating, this pillar reflects SEC Form 4 and Congressional PTR cluster flow. The score is moderate; the specific transactions are not included in the source data.
  • Macro Regime Fit: 14 / 20. Per the Roarable RQD rating, beta is 1.0 and sector sensitivity is factored in. A beta of 1.0 implies the stock is expected to move in line with the broader market, so macro conditions affect it roughly in proportion to the market as a whole.
  • Forensic Balance Sheet: 13 / 20. Per the Roarable RQD rating, the Altman Z-Score is 2.5, the Piotroski F-Score is 4/9, and Debt/Equity is 0.5. These figures describe a balance sheet of moderate financial strength with mixed quality signals.

Taken together, the 62 score places KELYB in a balanced zone: the cash-flow pillar and balance-sheet pillar offer support, while the negative ROIC and moderate institutional and insider signals limit conviction. The verdict is a hold-style assessment, meaning the rating does not signal a strong directional view in either direction.

Financial Trend

PeriodRevenueOperating IncomeNet IncomeEPSFCFCashDebt
FY 2025$4250.9M$-69.8M$-0.6MN/A$122.6M$33.0MN/A
FY 2024$4331.8M$-15.1M$-0.6MN/A$26.9M$39.0MN/A
FY 2023$4835.7M$24.3M$36.4MN/A$76.7MN/AN/A

Per the SEC financials, revenue declined across the three reported periods, from $4835.7M in FY 2023 to $4250.9M in FY 2025, while operating income moved from $24.3M to $-69.8M. Per the market data, gross margin is 20.1%, operating margin is -1.6%, and net margin is 0%. ROIC is -5.8%. The Roarable RQD rating reports an Altman Z-Score of 2.5, a Piotroski F-Score of 4/9, and Debt/Equity of 0.5. Reported free cash flow was positive in each period shown, at $122.6M in FY 2025, despite operating losses in FY 2025 and FY 2024.

Recent Catalysts & News Wire Analysis

Per the recent news section, six items reference KELYB with a YELLOW signal light and "MARKET WIRE" impact label: a Yahoo! Finance Canada market report, a Nasdaq closing-bell report, an Investing.com item headlined "Kelly Services delivers 67% return after Fair Value signal," a Benzinga Q2 2026 earnings call transcript, a siam.in price-action report noting shares flat at $22.19, and a Stock Traders Daily technical piece. The news items are descriptive and do not contain verified quantitative detail beyond the figures stated. The Butterfly Supply-Chain Graph reports no supply-chain links and no proprietary signals. Key watch items are the divergence between the $22.19 reference price in one report and the $27.35 price in market data, and the -4.05% change in the latest session.

Open Questions

  • What are the specific revenue drivers behind the decline from $4835.7M to $4250.9M, and is the trend expected to continue?
  • What are the EPS and debt figures for each reported period, given that these fields are marked N/A in the financials?
  • Why does the operating loss in FY 2025 coincide with positive free cash flow of $122.6M, and what working-capital or non-operating items explain the gap?
  • Which institutional holders, insider transactions, or options positions drive the 11/20 and 12/20 flow scores?
  • What explains the price discrepancy between the $22.19 reference in news and the $27.35 price in market data?

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🔥 Official Bull vs. Bear Debate: Is KELYB (C • RQD 62/100) a Buy at $27.35?

Welcome to the KELYB (Kelly Services Inc. (Class B)) Roar Pit. Current RQD Composite is 62/100 (Roarable Hold — Fair / Balanced Risk-Reward) 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.

SK SkepticalCFA Forensic Accounting Watch 🐻 BEARISH 🎯 Target: $22.15 (-19.0%)
Spot @ $27.35

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

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

AL AlphaFlow_Cap Verified K Arena Trader 🐂 BULLISH 🎯 Target: $32.00 (+17.0%)
Spot @ $27.35

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

Looking at the 5-pillar RQD breakdown on KELYB, the market is fixating on short-term headline noise in Professional Services and ignoring the balance sheet and cash flow trajectory. At $27.35 (52-wk range $8.38 - $125.00), any beat on forward guidance forces shorts and underweight funds to chase.

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