ManpowerGroup returned to profit in Q2 ended June 30, 2026, posting net earnings of $53.5 million, or $1.13 per diluted share.
Revenue from services rose 7.5% year over year to $4.86 billion; operating profit swung to $112 million from an operating loss.
Gross profit margin narrowed to 16.1% from 16.9%, reflecting lower staffing and interim margins tied to mix shifts and the Jefferson Wells U.S. sale.
Management cited strong demand in the U.S., Latin America, APME, Italy, Spain, Poland and Norway, with sequential improvement across Experis and Talent Solutions.