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ManpowerGroup Inc. (NYSE: MAN) shares have increased and are trading near their 52-week high, although the latest analyst estimate revisions are mixed. The stock may be benefiting from the company’s recent quarterly results, which exceeded both earnings and revenue expectations, while investors weigh softer near-term forecasts against potential longer-term improvement.
- Zacks Research raised its estimates for ManpowerGroup’s Q1 2027 EPS to $0.79 from $0.73, Q3 2027 EPS to $1.49 from $1.20, Q4 2027 EPS to $1.36 from $1.25, and FY2028 EPS to $6.37 from $6.32. These upgrades suggest analysts see stronger earnings potential in later periods.
- The estimate changes point to an uneven earnings outlook: some later-quarter forecasts improved, while several near-term and intermediate estimates declined. Zacks’ current full-year consensus remains $3.62 EPS.
- Zacks lowered its Q3 2026 EPS estimate to $1.00 from $1.04 and FY2026 EPS to $3.61 from $3.64. It also reduced estimates for Q4 2026, Q2 2027, Q1 2028 and Q2 2028, indicating continued caution about staffing demand and profitability in the nearer term.
ManpowerGroup’s most recent quarterly report provided a supportive backdrop: EPS of $0.99 surpassed the $0.96 analyst consensus, while revenue of $4.86 billion exceeded the $4.72 billion estimate. Management’s Q3 2026 EPS guidance of $0.96-$1.06 also remains broadly consistent with the revised analyst outlook. Overall, the market appears to be balancing recent execution and longer-term earnings upgrades against weaker near-term projections.