Kelly Services, Inc. (KELYB)

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Kelly Services, Inc. (KELYB) is up 108.7% since the beginning of the year. At $18 per share, KELYB is trading 85.6% below its 52-week high of $125. Investors who bought $1,000 worth of KELYB shares 5 years ago would now be looking at an investment worth $801.

Kelly Services, Inc. (KELYB) has returned 108.70% so far this year and 52.11% over the past 12 months. Over the last ten years, KELYB has returned 0.61% per year, falling short of the S&P 500 Index benchmark, which averaged 13.88% annually.

Based on dividend-adjusted daily data since Aug 18, 1995, KELYB's average daily return is +0.07%, while the average monthly return is +0.68%. At this rate, an investment would double in approximately 8.5 years.

Historically, 47% of months were positive and 53% were negative. The best month was Aug 2020 with a return of +83.4%, while the worst month was Sep 2020 at -36.0%. The longest winning streak lasted 9 consecutive months, and the longest losing streak was 8 months.

On a daily basis, KELYB closed higher 13% of trading days. The best single day was Feb 5, 2026 with a return of +251.2%, while the worst single day was Feb 6, 2026 at -42.4%.

Kelly Services, Inc. has an annualized alpha of 18.92%, beta of 0.11, and R2 of 0.00 versus S&P 500 Index. Calculated based on daily prices since August 18, 1995.

• This stock participated in 89.73% of S&P 500 Index downside but only 52.97% of its upside - more exposed to losses than it benefited from rallies.
• Beta of 0.11 may look defensive, but with R2 of 0.00 this stock is largely uncorrelated with S&P 500 Index - low beta reflects independence, not downside protection. See the Volatility section for a true picture of this stock's risk.
• R2 of 0.00 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.

KELYB ranks 70 for risk / return — better than 70% of stocks on our site. You're getting solid returns for the risk taken. A good sign, especially for investors who want growth without excessive volatility.

Kelly Services, Inc. provided a 1.67% 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 76.51%, occurring on Dec 26, 2025. Recovery took 27 trading sessions.

The current Kelly Services, Inc. drawdown is 52.14%.

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.