ManpowerGroup Inc.

ManpowerGroup Inc. completed the sale of its Jefferson Wells U.S. business on April 30, 2026, for a transaction value of $100 million, resulting in approximately $88 million net cash proceeds. For the first quarter ended March 31, 2026, the company reported an increase in revenues from services to $4,510.4 million, up from $4,090.3 million in the prior year. However, net earnings decreased to $2.5 million from $5.6 million, and diluted EPS fell to $0.05 from $0.12 in the same period last year, unfavorably impacted by the overall mix of earnings and a higher effective tax rate.

ManpowerGroup Inc. shareholders approved significant corporate governance changes at the 2026 Annual Meeting. This included amending the 2011 Equity Incentive Plan to increase authorized shares by 1,100,000 and extend its duration to 2036. Shareholders also approved an amendment to the Articles of Incorporation to allow director removal with or without cause, with the Board subsequently amending the By-Laws. Additionally, the Board declared a semi-annual dividend of $0.72 per share, payable on June 15, 2026, to shareholders of record on June 1, 2026.

ManpowerGroup reported first-quarter 2026 revenues of $4.5 billion, marking a 10% increase as reported and 3% in constant currency. The company initiated an expanded global strategic transformation program, projected to yield $200 million in permanent cost savings by 2028. The quarter saw strong demand in Asia Pacific and Latin America, with France achieving a flat revenue trend year-over-year after sequential improvement.