ManpowerGroup (MAN) Stock: Buy, Sell, or Hold?
MAN - ManpowerGroup
$54.16
-2.12 (-3.77%)
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5d:
-5.66%
30d:
-10.14%
90d:
+40.89%
HOLD
LOW Confidence
Analysis Updated: Oct 2, 2026 12:00 AM ET
Earnings: Oct 15, 2026
11d
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Bottom Line:
📊 HOLD: MAN trades at premium valuation expecting 12.3% growth. Hold existing positions but don't chase. Wait for better entry.
📊 HOLD: MAN trades at premium valuation expecting 12.3% growth. Hold existing positions but don't chase. Wait for better entry.
Long-Term Wealth Forecast (2031)
Based on Analyst Consensus Growth & Historical Valuation
0% (Stagnation)
50% (Hyper Growth)
EST. PRICE IN 2031
$74.64
Based on 14.5% avg growth
INTRINSIC VALUE TODAY
$46.35
Trading above historical range
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 7.9x Exit PE.
In-depth Analysis How we analyze
Valuation Analysis: MAN is currently trading at $54.16, which is considered oversold relative to its 30-day fair value range of $56.47 to $61.14. From a valuation perspective, the stock is trading at a premium (Forward PE: 11.2) compared to its historical average (7.9). At these levels, the market is pricing in 12.3% annual earnings growth.
Technical Outlook: Technically, MAN is in a strong uptrend. Immediate support is located at $52.08, while resistance sits at $59.09. Short-term momentum is weak, with the stock down 3.8% recently.
Market Sentiment: MAN scores 68/100 on our bottoming-setup gauge — the chart has corrected and is stabilizing (RSI reset, momentum turning up), historically a favorable entry zone. The stock is fairly positioned - fine to hold existing positions or accumulate slowly on dips, but not an urgent buy.
Technical Outlook: Technically, MAN is in a strong uptrend. Immediate support is located at $52.08, while resistance sits at $59.09. Short-term momentum is weak, with the stock down 3.8% recently.
Market Sentiment: MAN scores 68/100 on our bottoming-setup gauge — the chart has corrected and is stabilizing (RSI reset, momentum turning up), historically a favorable entry zone. 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
$56.47 -
$61.14
Company Quality Score
70/100
(BUY)
Volume Confirmation
HIGH
Confidence Score
84.3%
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View Profit Protection PlanAll Signals
- BULLISH: Price oversold vs 30-day range
- BULLISH: Strong technical setup (68/100)
- BULLISH: High volume confirmation
- BEARISH: Downward momentum (-3.8%)
- NEUTRAL: Near Wall St target ($57.33)
- BULLISH: Expecting earnings turnaround to 12.3% growth with 7.5% revenue growth
- CAUTION: Bottoming setup, but lagging the sector by 26% over 20 days — wait for relative strength
- CAUTION: 5-day price weakness (-5.7%) - monitor closely
Trading Range Analysis
30-Day Trading Range
$56.47 -
$61.14
Current vs Trading Range
OVERSOLD
Support & Resistance Levels
Support Level
$52.08
Resistance Level
$59.09
Current Trend
Strong Uptrend
Technical data as of
Oct 2, 2026
Fundamental Context
Forward P/E (Next Year Est.)
11.16
Wall Street Target
$57.33
(+5.9%)
Revenue Growth (YoY)
7.5%
Earnings Growth (YoY)
-58.2%
Profit Margin
0.6%
Valuation Premium vs History
+12.3% premium
PE vs Historical
11.2 vs 7.9
STRETCHED
Market-Implied Price Targets
If current PE multiple persists
Implied Growth (YoY):
+12.3%
(market-implied from PE analysis)
1-Year Target
$60.82
(+12%)
2-Year Target
$68.30
(+26%)
3-Year Target
$76.70
(+42%)
3-Yr Target (if PE normalizes)
(PE: 11→8)
PE COMPRESSION
$54.28
(+0%)
Earnings growth offset by PE compression
3-Year Scenarios
Using analyst projected EPS growth
Bull:
(PE: 20.4, Growth: 34.0%)
$238.24
(+340%)
Base:
(SPY PE: 11.2, Growth: 34.0%)
$130.36
(+141%)
Bear:
(PE: 7.9, Growth: 34.0%)
$92.26
(+70%)
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Valuation based on Current Earnings
RECOVERY PLAY: Stock looks expensive now (25x PE), but valuation improves significantly next year (11x PE) as earnings recover.
Trailing PE: 25.01 | Current EPS (TTM): $2.25
Bull Case
$123.82
(+129%)
Analyst growth 100.0%, PE expands to 27.5
Base Case
$112.56
(+108%)
Market implied 100.0%, PE stable at 25.0
Bear Case
$38.27
(-29%)
Severe decline -20.0%, PE contracts to 21.3
These are projections based on PE multiples and EPS growth scenarios, not predictions. Actual results may vary significantly.
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