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Investing.com - BMO Capital raised its price target on Manpower Inc . (NYSE:MAN) to $51.00 from $48.00 on Monday, while maintaining a Market Perform rating on the staffing company’s shares. Currently trading at $43.51, InvestingPro analysis suggests the stock is undervalued, with 5 analysts recently revising their earnings estimates upward.
The firm noted that while uncertainty affected Manpower in the first quarter of 2025 due to geopolitical volatility, some of these concerns have eased since then.
BMO Capital highlighted that both Manpower’s top-line and bottom-line guidance were solid and exceeded consensus results.
For the third quarter of 2025, Manpower management expects either stability or slight improvement in revenue growth trends across most major geographic regions.
The research firm specifically pointed to solid trends in Manpower’s U.S. footprint, including 9% growth in the Manpower brand, which it believes indicates positive prospects for U.S. staffing companies focused on blue-collar workers.
In other recent news, ManpowerGroup reported an unexpected decline in earnings for the second quarter of 2025, with earnings per share (EPS) at -$1.44, significantly below the projected $0.68. Despite this earnings miss, the company’s revenue exceeded expectations, reaching $4.52 billion compared to the forecasted $4.35 billion. The company’s restructuring and digital transformation efforts, particularly in Northern Europe, continue amid these financial results. ManpowerGroup maintains a positive hiring outlook globally, with strong performances noted in Latin America and the Asia Pacific regions. Analysts have been evaluating the company’s performance, and the firm is actively involved in digital transformation initiatives to enhance operational efficiency. CEO Jonas Prezeng expressed cautious optimism regarding the company’s future, citing improved client confidence and ongoing investments in AI. The company anticipates third-quarter EPS to range between $0.77 and $0.87, with potential revenue stability or a slight decline. The company’s restructuring efforts, especially in Northern Europe, are expected to continue as it navigates economic uncertainties.
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