Kelly Services, Inc. (KELYA)

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Kelly Services, Inc. (KELYA) is up 31.2% since the beginning of the year. At $11 per share, KELYA is trading 24.0% below its 52-week high of $15. Investors who bought $1,000 worth of KELYA shares 5 years ago would now be looking at an investment worth $500.

Kelly Services, Inc. (KELYA) has returned 31.16% so far this year and 4.25% over the past 12 months. Over the last ten years, KELYA has returned -3.60% per year, falling short of the S&P 500 Index benchmark, which averaged 13.71% annually.

Based on dividend-adjusted daily data since Mar 26, 1990, KELYA's average daily return is +0.03%, while the average monthly return is +0.40%. At this rate, an investment would double in approximately 14.5 years.

Historically, 52% of months were positive and 48% were negative. The best month was Oct 2011 with a return of +43.4%, while the worst month was Jan 2009 at -30.4%. The longest winning streak lasted 8 consecutive months, and the longest losing streak was 7 months.

On a daily basis, KELYA closed higher 48% of trading days. The best single day was Feb 14, 2022 with a return of +20.9%, while the worst single day was May 10, 2018 at -18.8%.

Kelly Services, Inc. has an annualized alpha of -3.15%, beta of 1.03, and R2 of 0.22 versus S&P 500 Index. Calculated based on daily prices since March 26, 1990.

• This stock participated in 114.56% of S&P 500 Index downside but only 71.44% of its upside - more exposed to losses than it benefited from rallies.
• R2 of 0.22 means this stock moves largely independently of S&P 500 Index - capture ratios reflect limited market correlation rather than active downside protection. Consider using a more representative benchmark.

KELYA ranks 44 for risk / return — on par with similar stocks. You're getting a typical balance of risk and reward. Not a standout, but not a red flag either — a reasonable choice if other factors align with your goals.

Kelly Services, Inc. provided a 2.64% dividend yield over the last twelve months, with an annual payout of $0.30 per share. The company has been increasing its dividends for 5 consecutive years.

The table displays the monthly dividend distributions for Kelly Services, Inc.. The dividends shown in the table have been adjusted to account for any splits that may have occurred.

The Drawdowns chart displays portfolio losses from any high point along the way. Drawdowns are calculated considering price movements and all distributions paid, if any.

The table below displays the maximum drawdowns of the Kelly Services, Inc.. A maximum drawdown is a measure of risk, indicating the largest reduction in portfolio value due to a series of losing trades.

The maximum drawdown for the Kelly Services, Inc. was 80.64%, occurring on Mar 5, 2009. Recovery took 2195 trading sessions.

The current Kelly Services, Inc. drawdown is 59.52%.

The chart below shows the rolling one-month volatility.

The chart below illustrates the trends in the financial health of Kelly Services, Inc. over time, highlighting three key metrics: Total Revenue, Earnings Before Interest and Taxes (EBIT), and Net Income.

The Valuation section provides an overview of how Kelly Services, Inc. is priced in the market compared to other companies in the Staffing & Employment Services industry. It includes key financial ratios that help investors assess whether the stock is undervalued or overvalued.