Shares of $man ManpowerGroup Inc. plunged sharply today, dropping as much as 19.75% in pre-market trading following the release of its third-quarter 2026 earnings. The company reported revenue of $4.84 billion, marking a 4.4% increase year-over-year but slightly missing analyst expectations by about 1.4%. Earnings per share came in at $1.01 on a non-GAAP basis, exactly matching consensus estimates, though GAAP earnings were lower at $0.71 per share due to restructuring charges, strategic transformation costs, and currency translation losses in Argentina that collectively shaved $0.30 off earnings. Despite steady revenue growth driven by strength in the U.S. Manpower brand and improvements in Northern Europe, investors reacted negatively to the revenue miss and cautious fourth-quarter guidance, which forecasts EPS between $1.03 and $1.13, slightly below analyst estimates.
Adding to market uncertainty, ManpowerGroup announced a leadership change with President and Chief Strategy Officer Becky Frankiewicz set to become CEO starting January 1, 2027, while current CEO Jonas Prising will move to Executive Chair. This transition comes amid ongoing efforts to transform the business and improve profitability. Although the company has delivered consistent execution and notable share gains in key markets, the combination of persistent restructuring costs and a conservative outlook weighed heavily on the stock, which remains about 30% below its 52-week high despite a strong year-to-date gain of nearly 47%. Investors will be watching closely how the new leadership navigates these challenges and whether the company can accelerate growth while managing costs effectively.
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