ManpowerGroup Reports 8% Revenue Growth in Second Quarter
ManpowerGroup reported revenues of $4.9 billion for the second quarter of 2026, an 8% increase year-over-year. The company shifted from a net loss in the prior year to a profit.
Milwaukee, WI – July 16, 2026 – ManpowerGroup (NYSE: MAN) announced its second quarter results for the period ending June 30, 2026. The company reported revenues of $4.9 billion, an 8% increase as reported compared to the prior year period. On a constant currency basis, revenue increased by 6%.
The company reported net earnings of $53.5 million, or $1.13 per diluted share, compared to a net loss of $67.1 million, or ($1.44) per diluted share, in the second quarter of 2025. The current year results were positively impacted by the sale of the Jefferson Wells U.S. business for $100 million, which contributed $0.14 to earnings per share. Excluding this and other special items, earnings per share were $0.99, a 27% increase in constant currency.
Strong demand was noted in the United States, Latin America, APME, and several European countries. ManpowerGroup's Manpower brand experienced very strong revenue growth, while Experis and Talent Solutions saw sequential trend improvements, driven by demand in the U.S. and RPO services, respectively.
"In the second quarter, we delivered strong results with revenues ahead of expectations," said Jonas Prising, ManpowerGroup Chair & CEO. "Results reflect good execution across our brands and markets, continued cost discipline and improving demand." The company also anticipates third quarter diluted earnings per share to be between $0.96 and $1.06.
The company also completed the sale of its Jefferson Wells U.S. business for $100 million, generating net cash proceeds of $88 million. ManpowerGroup continues to advance its global strategic transformation program and is expanding its AI capabilities.