Kelly Services (KELYA) Stock: Buy, Sell, or Hold?
$13.95
-0.09 (-0.68%)
▼
5d:
-17.53%
30d:
-12.19%
90d:
-14.5%
QUANTITATIVE VERDICT
HOLD
MODERATE Confidence (86%)
Quality Score
58/100
Position
OVERSOLD
30-Day Fair Range
$14.74 – $16.67
Position: OVERSOLD
Forward P/E & Valuation
7.7x
FAIR
vs 6.9x historical avg
Wall Street Target
$20.00
+42.5% upside
Options IV & Volume
11th pct IV
HIGH volume confirmation
Support / Resistance
$13.17 / $17.11
Trend: Uptrend
Executive Thesis & Bottom Line
Forward Earnings Fair Value & Price Prediction →
📊 HOLD: KELYA shows mixed signals. Fine to hold existing positions. Not urgent to buy or sell.
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Long-Term Wealth Forecast (2031)
Based on Analyst Consensus Growth & Historical Valuation
0% (Stagnation)
50% (Hyper Growth)
EST. PRICE IN 2031
$24.45
Based on 14.5% avg growth
INTRINSIC VALUE TODAY
$15.18
8.2% Margin of Safety
How this is calculated: We use a Growth Decay Model: starting with analyst consensus growth (adjusted above) and gradually slowing it down to a long-term terminal rate (4%) by Year 5. This provides a more realistic valuation than assuming constant hyper-growth. We then apply a 6.9x Exit PE.
In-depth Analysis How we analyze
Valuation Analysis: KELYA is currently trading at $13.95, which is considered oversold relative to its 30-day fair value range of $14.74 to $16.67. From a valuation perspective, the stock is trading at a premium (Forward PE: 7.7) compared to its historical average (6.9). At these levels, the market is pricing in 4.0% annual earnings growth.
Technical Outlook: Technically, KELYA is in a uptrend. Immediate support is located at $13.17, while resistance sits at $17.11.
Market Sentiment: The stock scores a mixed 52/100 on our bottoming-setup gauge, with only partial signs of a stabilized entry point. In the options market, Implied Volatility is low (11th percentile), suggesting options premiums are relatively cheap. This makes it an attractive time for long options strategies if you have a directional bias. Wall Street analysts see significant upside, with an average price target of $20.00 (+42.5%). The stock is fairly positioned - fine to hold existing positions or accumulate slowly on dips, but not an urgent buy.
Technical Outlook: Technically, KELYA is in a uptrend. Immediate support is located at $13.17, while resistance sits at $17.11.
Market Sentiment: The stock scores a mixed 52/100 on our bottoming-setup gauge, with only partial signs of a stabilized entry point. In the options market, Implied Volatility is low (11th percentile), suggesting options premiums are relatively cheap. This makes it an attractive time for long options strategies if you have a directional bias. Wall Street analysts see significant upside, with an average price target of $20.00 (+42.5%). The stock is fairly positioned - fine to hold existing positions or accumulate slowly on dips, but not an urgent buy.
Quick Decision Summary
Current Position
OVERSOLD
Historical Trading Range
$14.74 -
$16.67
Company Quality Score
58/100
(HOLD)
Options IV Signal
11th percentile
(COMPLACENCY WARNING)
Volume Confirmation
HIGH
Confidence Score
86.2%
Trading Range & Key Levels
30-Day Trading Range
$14.74 -
$16.67
Current vs Trading Range
OVERSOLD
Expected Move (7 Days)
±$0.85
(6.1%)
Support Level
$13.17
Resistance Level
$17.11
Current Trend
Uptrend
Technical data as of
Nov 11, 2026
Quantitative Signal Breakdown
- BULLISH: Price oversold vs 30-day range
- BULLISH: Options cheap (IV 11th percentile)
- NEUTRAL: Mixed technical signals (52/100)
- BULLISH: High volume confirmation
- BULLISH: Trading 42.5% below Wall St target ($20.00)
- BULLISH: Expecting earnings turnaround to 4.0% growth with -0.8% revenue growth
- NEUTRAL: Bottoming setup forming (52/100) — watch for confirmation
- CAUTION: 5-day price weakness (-17.5%) - monitor closely
Fundamental Context
Forward P/E (Next Year Est.)
7.71
Wall Street Target
$20.00
(+42.5%)
Revenue Growth (YoY)
-0.8%
Earnings Growth (YoY)
-40.4%
Profit Margin
-3.1%
Valuation Premium vs History
+4.0% premium
PE vs Historical
7.7 vs 6.9
FAIR
Market-Implied Price Targets
If current PE multiple persists
Implied Growth (YoY):
+4.0%
(market-implied from PE analysis)
1-Year Target
$14.60
(+4%)
2-Year Target
$15.19
(+8%)
3-Year Target
$15.79
(+13%)
3-Yr Target (if PE normalizes)
(PE: 8→7)
PE COMPRESSION
$14.13
(+1%)
Earnings growth offset by PE compression
3-Year Scenarios
Using analyst projected EPS growth
Bull:
(PE: 19.9, Growth: 100.0%)
$121.99
(+769%)
Base:
(SPY PE: 7.7, Growth: 100.0%)
$47.38
(+238%)
Bear:
(PE: 6.6, Growth: 100.0%)
$40.28
(+187%)
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Baltimore City Public Schools Chief Human Capital Officer Emily Nielson received the 2026 Distinguished Service Award from the Council of the Great City Schools, sponsored by Kelly Education. Nielson has led significant improvements in staffing and operational efficiency for Baltimore City Public Schools since joining in 2022.
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