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ManpowerGroup (NYSE: MAN) reported its Q2 2024 results with revenues of $4.5 billion, a 7% decrease (3% in constant currency) from the prior year. Net earnings were $60.1 million or $1.24 per diluted share, compared to $65.2 million or $1.29 per share in Q2 2023. Excluding losses from Proservia Germany, earnings were $1.30 per share.

The company faced a challenging environment in North America and Europe, while experiencing solid demand in Latin America and Asia-Pacific. Gross profit margin was 17.4%, with staffing margins remaining solid. SG&A costs were reduced by 9% (7% in constant currency). ManpowerGroup repurchased $27 million of common stock during the quarter.

For Q3 2024, the company anticipates diluted earnings per share between $1.25 and $1.35, including an estimated unfavorable currency impact of 5 cents.

Positive
  • Solid demand in Latin America and Asia-Pacific regions
  • Gross profit margin maintained at 17.4%
  • SG&A costs reduced by 9% (7% in constant currency)
  • $27 million of common stock repurchased
Negative
  • Revenues decreased by 7% (3% in constant currency) to $4.5 billion
  • Net earnings declined to $60.1 million from $65.2 million year-over-year
  • Earnings per share decreased to $1.24 from $1.29 year-over-year
  • Challenging environment in North America and Europe
  • Permanent recruitment activity softened further from the previous quarter

ManpowerGroup's Q2 2024 financial results highlight several critical points that investors need to be aware of. The $4.5 billion revenue marked a decline of 7% year-over-year and even after adjusting for constant currency, the decline is 3%. This suggests persistent headwinds in their primary markets, particularly North America and Europe. On a positive note, the company managed to maintain a gross profit margin of 17.4%, indicating strong cost control measures despite the challenging environment.

One of the key metrics is the earnings per share (EPS), which stood at $1.24, slightly down from $1.29 the same quarter last year. Excluding the losses from Proservia Germany, the EPS would have been $1.30. This reflects a 12% decrease in constant currency, underlining the adverse impact of currency fluctuations.

Moreover, the reduction in SG&A expenses by 9% shows effective cost management. However, the negative impacts from the U.S. dollar's strength, which resulted in an $0.08 hit to EPS, demonstrate the company's vulnerability to currency volatility.

For retail investors, the mixed signals from different regions are noteworthy. While North America and Europe are facing challenges, solid demand in Latin America and Asia-Pacific may offer some resilience. Yet, the overall global economic uncertainty remains a concern for future performance.

Examining ManpowerGroup's market dynamics, a $4.5 billion revenue decline of 7% is a significant indicator of the broader macroeconomic pressures affecting the staffing industry. The regional disparity is notable; North America and Europe exhibit caution, reflecting broader economic slowdowns and possibly stricter hiring policies. Conversely, Latin America and Asia-Pacific show resilient demand, which could offset some of the losses.

The permanent recruitment slowdown is worth watching closely. This decline points to companies' hesitancy to make long-term commitments in an uncertain economic climate. Despite this, stable staffing and solutions activities suggest a balanced approach to workforce management by clients.

Investors should consider the potential upsides and downsides of this mixed regional performance. While strong demand in emerging markets offers growth opportunities, the persistent weaknesses in key developed markets could weigh on overall performance. The company's strategic initiatives and cost-balancing efforts are crucial, but continued vigilance is required regarding regional economic trends.

  • Revenues of $4.5 billion (-7% as reported, -3% constant currency)
  • Continuation of challenging environment in North America and Europe during the quarter, solid demand in Latin America and Asia-Pacific region
  • Gross profit margin of 17.4%. Staffing margins remained solid; permanent recruitment levels stepped down slightly from the previous quarter
  • SG&A reduced further during the quarter (-9% as reported, -7% constant currency, -5% constant currency as adjusted1)
  • $27 million of common stock repurchased during the quarter

MILWAUKEE, July 18, 2024 /PRNewswire/ -- ManpowerGroup (NYSE: MAN) today reported net earnings of $1.24 per diluted share for the three months ended June 30, 2024 compared to net earnings of $1.29 per diluted share in the prior year period.  Net earnings in the quarter were $60.1 million compared to net earnings of $65.2 million a year earlier. Revenues for the first quarter were $4.5 billion, a 7% decrease from the prior year period.

The quarter included final run-off losses related to the Proservia Germany business. These losses reduced earnings per share by $0.06 in the second quarter. Excluding these losses, earnings per share was $1.30 per diluted share in the quarter representing a decrease of 12% in constant currency.2

Financial results in the quarter were also impacted by the U.S. dollar relative to foreign currencies compared to the prior year period. The second quarter earnings per share guidance estimated a negative 7 cents foreign currency impact and the actual impact was slightly worse at negative 8 cents. On a constant currency basis, revenues decreased 3% compared to the prior year period.

Jonas Prising, ManpowerGroup Chairman & CEO, said, "Employers in North America and Europe continue to remain cautious.  Permanent recruitment activity softened slightly further from the previous quarter, while staffing and solutions activity remained relatively stable across most of our large markets. We continue to prioritize the execution of our strategic initiatives and driving sales activities while balancing costs to align with the current operating environment.

We anticipate diluted earnings per share in the third quarter will be between $1.25 and $1.35, which includes an estimated unfavorable currency impact of 5 cents.  Our guidance excludes any restructuring costs and any Argentina related impact of non-cash currency translation losses."

Net earnings for the six months ended June 30, 2024 were $99.8 million, or net earnings of $2.05 per diluted share compared to net earnings of $143.0 million, or net earnings of $2.80 per diluted share in the prior year, respectively. The current year to date period included run-off losses related to the Proservia Germany business and Argentina hyperinflationary related non-cash currency translation losses which reduced earnings per share by 20 cents. Excluding the net impact of these charges, earnings per share for the six-month period was $2.25 per diluted share representing a decrease of 26% in constant currency.3 Revenues for the six-month period were $8.9 billion, representing a decrease of 7% compared to the prior year or a decrease of 4% in constant currency. Earnings per share for the six-month period were negatively impacted by 12 cents due to changes in foreign currencies compared to the prior year.

In conjunction with its second quarter earnings release, ManpowerGroup will broadcast its conference call live over the Internet on July 18, 2024 at 7:30 a.m. central time (8:30 a.m. eastern time). Prepared remarks for the conference call, webcast details, presentation and recordings are included within the Investor Relations section of manpowergroup.com.

Supplemental financial information referenced in the conference call can be found at http://investor.manpowergroup.com/.

 

About ManpowerGroup
ManpowerGroup® (NYSE: MAN), the leading global workforce solutions company, helps organizations transform in a fast-changing world of work by sourcing, assessing, developing, and managing the talent that enables them to win. We develop innovative solutions for hundreds of thousands of organizations every year, providing them with skilled talent while finding meaningful, sustainable employment for millions of people across a wide range of industries and skills. Our expert family of brands – Manpower, Experis, and Talent Solutions – creates substantially more value for candidates and clients across more than 70 countries and territories and has done so for 75 years. We are recognized consistently for our diversity – as a best place to work for Women, Inclusion, Equality, and Disability, and in 2024 ManpowerGroup was named one of the World's Most Ethical Companies for the 15th time – all confirming our position as the brand of choice for in-demand talent. For more information, visit  www.manpowergroup.com 

Forward-Looking Statements
This press release contains statements, including statements regarding economic and geopolitical uncertainty, trends in labor demand and the future strengthening of such demand, financial outlook, and the Company's strategic initiatives and technology investments that are forward-looking in nature and, accordingly, are subject to risks and uncertainties regarding the Company's expected future results.  The Company's actual results may differ materially from those described or contemplated in the forward-looking statements due to numerous factors.  These factors include those found in the Company's reports filed with the SEC, including the information under the heading "Risk Factors" in its Annual Report on Form 10-K for the year ended December 31, 2023, which information is incorporated herein by reference.

The Company assumes no obligation to update or revise any forward-looking statements. We reference certain non-GAAP financial measures, which we believe provide useful information for investors. We include a reconciliation of these measures, where appropriate, to GAAP on the Investor Relations section of our website at manpowergroup.com.

 

1 Adjusted to exclude restructuring costs in the prior year and Proservia Germany run-off costs in the current year.
2 The prior year period included restructuring costs and Argentina related currency translation losses which reduced earnings per share by $0.29 which are also excluded when determining the year over year trend.
3 The prior year period included restructuring costs and Argentina related currency translation losses which reduced earnings per share by $0.39 which are also excluded when determining the year over year trend.

 

ManpowerGroup

Results of Operations

(In millions, except per share data)







Three Months Ended June 30




% Variance




Amount

Constant


2024

2023

Reported

Currency


(Unaudited)

Revenues from services (a)

$        4,520.7

$      4,856.1

-6.9 %

-3.5 %






Cost of services 

3,734.8

3,993.8

-6.5 %

-3.0 %






  Gross profit

785.9

862.3

-8.9 %

-5.7 %






Selling and administrative expenses

684.8

754.7

-9.3 %

-6.5 %






  Operating profit

101.1

107.6

-6.1 %

-0.1 %






Interest and other expenses, net

8.7

11.8

-26.3 %







  Earnings before income taxes

92.4

95.8

-3.6 %

2.8 %






Provision for income taxes

32.3

30.6

5.6 %







  Net earnings

$            60.1

$          65.2

-7.8 %

-1.8 %






Net earnings per share - basic

$            1.25

$          1.30

-3.5 %







Net earnings per share - diluted

$            1.24

$          1.29

-3.6 %

2.8 %






Weighted average shares - basic

47.9

50.2

-4.5 %







Weighted average shares - diluted 

48.4

50.7

-4.4 %












(a)  Revenues from services include fees received from our franchise offices of $4.0 million and $3.3 million for the three
      months ended June 30, 2024 and 2023, respectively. These fees are primarily based on revenues generated by the
      franchise  offices, which were $287.7 million and $250.6 million for the three months ended June 30, 2024 and 2023,
      respectively.

 

ManpowerGroup

Operating Unit Results

(In millions)







Three Months Ended June 30




% Variance




Amount

Constant


2024

2023(a)

Reported

Currency


(Unaudited)

Revenues from Services:





  Americas:





      United States  (b)

$                   697.0

$                   709.1

-1.7 %

-1.7 %

      Other Americas

367.4

389.6

-5.7 %

17.1 %


1,064.4

1,098.7

-3.1 %

5.0 %

  Southern Europe:





      France

1,184.9

1,278.2

-7.3 %

-6.2 %

      Italy

434.9

457.8

-5.0 %

-3.9 %

      Other Southern Europe

478.2

490.9

-2.6 %

0.0 %


2,098.0

2,226.9

-5.8 %

-4.4 %






  Northern Europe

837.3

952.5

-12.1 %

-12.0 %

  APME

541.4

599.4

-9.7 %

-2.0 %


4,541.1

4,877.5



  Intercompany Eliminations

(20.4)

(21.4)




$                4,520.7

$                4,856.1

-6.9 %

-3.5 %






Operating Unit Profit (Loss):





  Americas:





      United States

$                     27.4

$                     23.1

18.7 %

18.7 %

      Other Americas

17.7

20.1

-12.1 %

2.0 %


45.1

43.2

4.4 %

10.9 %

  Southern Europe:





      France

40.3

49.5

-18.5 %

-17.6 %

      Italy

34.0

36.3

-6.3 %

-5.2 %

      Other Southern Europe

8.9

6.8

28.3 %

33.5 %


83.2

92.6

-10.3 %

-9.0 %






  Northern Europe

(2.4)

(9.7)

75.6 %

73.1 %

  APME

25.0

25.7

-2.0 %

8.2 %


150.9

151.8



Corporate expenses

(41.7)

(35.5)



Intangible asset amortization expense

(8.1)

(8.7)



    Operating profit

101.1

107.6

-6.1 %

-0.1 %

Interest and other expenses, net (c)

(8.7)

(11.8)



    Earnings before income taxes

$                     92.4

$                     95.8













(a)  Effective January 1, 2024, our segment reporting was realigned to include our Puerto Rico business within Other Americas.
       Accordingly, our reportable segment, United States, is now adjusted to exclude Puerto Rico. All previously reported results have
       been restated to conform to the current year presentation.






(b)  In the United States, revenues from services include fees received from our franchise offices of $3.2 million and $2.6
       million for the three months ended June 30, 2024 and 2023, respectively. These fees are primarily based on
       revenues generated by the franchise offices, which were $99.8 million and $100.8 million for the three months ended
       June 30, 2024 and 2023, respectively.






(c)  The components of interest and other expenses, net were:




2024

2023



        Interest expense

$                     22.0

$                     20.0



        Interest income

(8.6)

(8.4)



        Foreign exchange loss

1.8

5.1



        Miscellaneous income

(6.5)

(4.9)




$                       8.7

$                     11.8



 

ManpowerGroup

Results of Operations

(In millions, except per share data)







Six Months Ended June 30




% Variance




Amount

Constant


2024

2023

Reported

Currency


(Unaudited)

Revenues from services (a)

$      8,924.0

$     9,608.4

-7.1 %

-4.5 %






Cost of services

7,374.4

7,883.0

-6.5 %

-3.7 %






  Gross profit

1,549.6

1,725.4

-10.2 %

-7.9 %






  Selling and administrative expenses

1,382.6

1,499.9

-7.8 %

-5.8 %






  Operating profit

167.0

225.5

-25.9 %

-21.9 %






Interest and other expenses, net

17.1

19.3

-11.4 %







  Earnings before income taxes

149.9

206.2

-27.3 %

-23.0 %






Provision for income taxes

50.1

63.2

-20.7 %







  Net earnings

$           99.8

$        143.0

-30.2 %

-26.0 %






Net earnings per share - basic

$           2.07

$          2.84

-26.9 %







Net earnings per share - diluted

$           2.05

$          2.80

-26.8 %

-22.5 %






Weighted average shares - basic

48.1

50.4

-4.6 %







Weighted average shares - diluted

48.7

51.0

-4.6 %












(a)  Revenues from services include fees received from our franchise offices of $7.3 million and $7.2 million
       for the six months ended June 30, 2024 and 2023, respectively. These fees are primarily based on
       revenues generated by the franchise offices, which were $564.9 million and $500.8 million for the six months
       ended June 30, 2024 and 2023, respectively.

 

ManpowerGroup

Operating Unit Results

(In millions)







Six Months Ended June 30




% Variance




Amount

Constant


2024

2023(a)

Reported

Currency


(Unaudited)

Revenues from Services:





  Americas:





      United States  (b)

$            1,377.4

$            1,450.7

-5.1 %

-5.1 %

      Other Americas

723.4

778.2

-7.0 %

14.8 %


2,100.8

2,228.9

-5.7 %

1.9 %

  Southern Europe:





      France

2,304.2

2,447.5

-5.9 %

-5.8 %

      Italy

839.2

880.0

-4.6 %

-4.6 %

      Other Southern Europe

935.9

967.3

-3.3 %

-1.6 %


4,079.3

4,294.8

-5.0 %

-4.6 %






  Northern Europe

1,707.6

1,920.1

-11.1 %

-12.1 %

  APME

1,076.5

1,205.3

-10.7 %

-3.4 %


8,964.2

9,649.1



  Intercompany Eliminations

(40.2)

(40.7)




$            8,924.0

$            9,608.4

-7.1 %

-4.5 %






Operating Unit Profit (Loss):





  Americas:





      United States

$                39.4

$                53.1

-25.9 %

-25.9 %

      Other Americas

31.8

38.7

-17.8 %

-6.3 %


71.2

91.8

-22.5 %

-17.6 %

  Southern Europe:





      France

73.4

94.4

-22.2 %

-22.2 %

      Italy

61.4

67.0

-8.3 %

-8.2 %

      Other Southern Europe

18.3

21.1

-13.7 %

-10.6 %


153.1

182.5

-16.1 %

-15.7 %






  Northern Europe

(2.4)

(4.7)

49.4 %

35.0 %

  APME

44.9

46.8

-3.8 %

6.0 %


266.8

316.4



Corporate expenses

(83.4)

(73.4)



Intangible asset amortization expense

(16.4)

(17.5)



    Operating profit

167.0

225.5

-25.9 %

-21.9 %

Interest and other expenses, net (c)

(17.1)

(19.3)



    Earnings before income taxes

$              149.9

$              206.2













(a)  Effective January 1, 2024, our segment reporting was realigned to include our Puerto Rico business within Other Americas.
       Accordingly, our reportable segment, United States, is now adjusted to exclude Puerto Rico. All previously reported results have
       been restated to conform to the current year presentation.






(b)  In the United States, revenues from services include fees received from our franchise offices of $5.6 million and $5.8 million
       for the six months ended June 30, 2024 and 2023, respectively. These fees are primarily based on revenues generated by the
       franchise offices, which were $187.2 million and $200.1 million for the six months ended June 30, 2024 and 2023, respectively.






(c)  The components of interest and other expenses, net were:





2024

2023



        Interest expense

$                42.4

$                38.7



        Interest income

(16.7)

(16.5)



        Foreign exchange loss

4.2

8.2



        Miscellaneous income

(12.8)

(11.1)




$                17.1

$                19.3



 

ManpowerGroup

Consolidated Balance Sheets

(In millions)






Jun. 30,


Dec. 31,


2024


2023


(Unaudited)

ASSETS




Current assets:




  Cash and cash equivalents

$         468.9


$     581.3

  Accounts receivable, net

4,595.7


4,830.0

  Prepaid expenses and other assets

168.7


160.8

      Total current assets

5,233.3


5,572.1





Other assets:




  Goodwill

1,573.2


1,586.8

  Intangible assets, net

499.8


519.6

  Operating lease right-of-use assets

381.5


414.0

  Other assets

643.7


607.8

      Total other assets

3,098.2


3,128.2





Property and equipment:




  Land, buildings, leasehold improvements and equipment

513.7


526.5

  Less:  accumulated depreciation and amortization

391.6


396.6

      Net property and equipment

122.1


129.9

             Total assets

$      8,453.6


$  8,830.2





LIABILITIES AND SHAREHOLDERS' EQUITY




Current liabilities:




  Accounts payable

$      2,589.5


$  2,723.0

  Employee compensation payable

221.3


243.1

  Accrued liabilities

572.2


693.0

  Accrued payroll taxes and insurance

656.8


695.8

  Value added taxes payable

401.4


432.7

  Short-term borrowings and current maturities of long-term debt

136.8


12.1

      Total current liabilities

4,578.0


4,799.7





Other liabilities:




  Long-term debt

961.7


990.5

  Long-term operating lease liability

294.8


323.2

  Other long-term liabilities

473.2


482.7

      Total other liabilities

1,729.7


1,796.4





Shareholders' equity:




  ManpowerGroup shareholders' equity




    Common stock

1.2


1.2

    Capital in excess of par value

3,524.3


3,514.9

    Retained earnings 

3,839.3


3,813.0

    Accumulated other comprehensive loss

(500.4)


(466.0)

    Treasury stock, at cost

(4,727.5)


(4,639.8)

       Total ManpowerGroup shareholders' equity

2,136.9


2,223.3

  Noncontrolling interests

9.0


10.8

          Total shareholders' equity

2,145.9


2,234.1

             Total liabilities and shareholders' equity

$      8,453.6


$  8,830.2

 

ManpowerGroup

Consolidated Statements of Cash Flows

(In millions)






Six Months Ended


June 30,


2024


2023


(Unaudited)

Cash Flows from Operating Activities:




  Net earnings

$       99.8


$     143.0

  Adjustments to reconcile net earnings to net cash provided by operating activities:



      Depreciation and amortization

43.0


42.6

      Deferred income taxes

7.8


14.3

      Provision for doubtful accounts

3.7


2.9

      Share-based compensation

15.0


12.0

  Changes in operating assets and liabilities:




      Accounts receivable

107.9


186.3

      Other assets

(70.1)


(63.2)

      Other liabilities

(229.0)


(369.1)

            Cash used in operating activities

(21.9)


(31.2)





Cash Flows from Investing Activities:




  Capital expenditures

(23.7)


(34.6)

  Proceeds from the sales of subsidiaries and property and equipment

2.1


0.1

            Cash used in investing activities

(21.6)


(34.5)





Cash Flows from Financing Activities:




  Net change in short-term borrowings

49.2


(9.5)

  Net proceeds from revolving debt facility

76.0


4.0

  Proceeds from long-term debt

0.5


0.4

  Repayments of long-term debt

(1.0)


(0.5)

  Payments of contingent consideration for acquisitions

(2.8)


-

  Proceeds from share-based awards

0.7


1.7

  Payments to noncontrolling interests

(0.2)


(0.6)

  Other share-based award transactions

(10.5)


(9.8)

  Repurchases of common stock

(77.0)


(79.9)

  Dividends paid

(73.5)


(73.1)

            Cash used in financing activities

(38.6)


(167.3)





Effect of exchange rate changes on cash

(30.3)


1.6

Change in cash and cash equivalents

(112.4)


(231.4)





Cash and cash equivalents, beginning of period

581.3


639.0

Cash and cash equivalents, end of period

$     468.9


$     407.6

 

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FAQ

What were ManpowerGroup's (MAN) Q2 2024 revenue and earnings?

ManpowerGroup reported Q2 2024 revenues of $4.5 billion and net earnings of $60.1 million, or $1.24 per diluted share.

How did ManpowerGroup's (MAN) Q2 2024 results compare to the previous year?

Compared to Q2 2023, revenues decreased by 7% (3% in constant currency), and net earnings decreased from $65.2 million to $60.1 million.

What is ManpowerGroup's (MAN) earnings guidance for Q3 2024?

ManpowerGroup anticipates diluted earnings per share between $1.25 and $1.35 for Q3 2024, including an estimated unfavorable currency impact of 5 cents.

How much stock did ManpowerGroup (MAN) repurchase in Q2 2024?

ManpowerGroup repurchased $27 million of common stock during Q2 2024.

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