Barrington Research Rates Kelly Services (KELYA) buy

Barrington Research maintains its buy rating for Kelly Services with a $15 price target, a 22.15% upside from the current price.

By TradeTexts Research Desk · Published Jun 29, 2026, 1:00 PM EDT · Updated Jul 1, 2026, 3:01 PM EDT

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Barrington Research rated Kelly Services, Inc. ($KELYA) "buy" with a $15 price target on June 29, 2026.

Since the rating, $KELYA is up 0.9% after 1 week, up 23.1% after 1 month and up 18.4% to date (from the $12.79 close on Jun 29, 2026).

KELYA Kelly Services, Inc.

$15.14 +78.75% year to date

Daily close · Oct 16, 2026

Key Points

Barrington Research reiterated its buy rating on Kelly Services, Inc. (KELYA) with a $15 price target on June 29, 2026.
Barrington Research's $15 price target implies 22.15% upside from Kelly Services, Inc.'s ($KELYA) current $12.28 share price.
Kelly Services, Inc. has a market cap of $441.3 million and a forward P/E ratio of 7.44, with shares trading near $12.73 on Monday.
Insiders, including Michael Wartell and Robert Cubbin, bought shares recently, while peers like Vanguard Capital opened new positions.

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Barrington Research has reiterated its buy rating on Kelly Services, Inc. (NasdaqGS: KELYA), setting a price target of $15. This update was made by analyst Kevin Steinke on June 29, 2026. The stock traded near $12.73 on Monday.

Kelly Services, Inc. Stock Down 23.9%

Shares of NasdaqGS:KELYA traded near $12.73 on Monday. Kelly Services, Inc. has a market cap of approximately $441.3 million and a forward P/E ratio of 7.44. The stock's 52-week range has been between $7.98 and $14.94. It has a 50-day moving average of $10.63 and a 200-day moving average of $10.28. The company's beta is 0.85, indicating lower volatility compared to the broader market.

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$KELYA price target

Kelly Services, Inc. daily closes and this analyst's $15 target. Not advice.

Insider Buying and Selling at Kelly Services, Inc.

Recent insider activity at Kelly Services includes several purchases and one sale. On June 18, 2026, insiders Michael Wartell, Robert Cubbin, and George Haywood III each bought 5,000 shares at $11.36 per share. Earlier, on May 7, 2026, James Christopher Hunt purchased 37,629 shares at $9.70, and Robert Cubbin added 15,464 shares at the same price. Vanessa Peterson Williams, EVP, Gen Counsel & Corp Sec, sold 29,999 shares at $9.78 on May 14, 2026.

Analysts Set New Price Targets

On June 29, 2026, Barrington Research maintained its buy rating for Kelly Services with a $15 price target. This is part of a series of consistent buy ratings from the firm over the past year, reflecting confidence in the company's prospects. The consensus among analysts is a buy recommendation, with a mean target price of approximately $16.67 based on three analyst opinions.

About Kelly Services, Inc.

Kelly Services, Inc. provides workforce solutions across various industries in the Americas, Europe, Mexico, and Asia-Pacific. Headquartered in Troy, Michigan, and led by CEO Christopher D. Layden, the company operates through segments such as Enterprise Talent Management, Science, Engineering & Technology, and Education. With about 4,900 employees, Kelly Services offers staffing and placement services, as well as talent solutions like managed service provider programs and recruitment process outsourcing.

Bottom Line

Barrington Research's reiterated buy rating for Kelly Services highlights ongoing confidence in the company's potential. With a market cap of $441.3 million and a forward P/E ratio of 7.44, the stock presents an interesting case for investors. Insider buying activity and institutional interest further underscore the market's attention to Kelly Services. Investors should note that analyst ratings and insider transactions are backward-looking indicators.