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ManpowerGroup (MAN) stock analysis
WEAK BUY 19% confidence · analysed Sep 3, 2026
This analysis is from Sep 3, 2026 and may be out of date.
On Sep 3, 2026, our model rated ManpowerGroup (MAN) WEAK BUY with 19% confidence at a price of $61.04. That means the signals lean positive, but they are mixed, so conviction is low.
Technical picture
The 14-day RSI is 59, showing healthy upward momentum without being stretched.
MACD is below its signal line, so short-term momentum is pointing down.
The price is above both its 50-day and 200-day moving averages, the classic picture of an uptrend.
Volume is only 0.1x its 20-day average; light trading makes the latest move less convincing.
Trend structure and money flow
Market structure shows a bullish break of structure (BOS): price broke a recent swing high in the direction of the trend, which usually signals trend continuation.
The most recent swing high is $36.73 and the swing low is $24.58; traders often treat these as resistance and support.
Price is sitting in a bearish order block, a zone where large sellers stepped in before, so upside may stall here.
Fundamentals
The PEG ratio is 0.94, which looks cheap relative to its expected growth.
The company reports a profit margin of 0.6% and revenue growth of +7.5%.
In its latest quarter it earned $0.99 per share, which beat the $0.95 analysts expected, with revenue +7.5% year over year.
Wall Street's average rating is 2.4 on a 1 (strong buy) to 5 (sell) scale, roughly a "buy", with an average price target of $57.33.
The next earnings report is expected around Oct 15, 2026; prices often move sharply around earnings.
Trade plan from the model
The model's long / bullish plan uses an entry near $60.55, a target of $63.56 (+5.0%) and a stop-loss at $56.31 (-7.0%).
That is a reward-to-risk ratio of about 0.7 to 1: the potential loss is bigger than the gain, a weak setup.
The plan has a time limit: reassess by Sep 13, 2026 whatever the price does.
Research notes
ManpowerGroup (MAN) bull case: the company just posted a Q2 earnings beat, with revenue and EPS both above expectations, and the rally has been supported by cost discipline and improving demand in its core staffing and workforce solutions businesses. The recent catalyst is that earnings release itself, which has pushed the stock sharply higher and brought fresh attention to execution and valuation.
Bear case: after the run, the stock screens as rich/overvalued on several narrative and fair-value frameworks, with one estimate putting fair value near $45 versus a recent close around $62.39. The longer-term chart also remains weak despite the rebound, with Simply Wall St noting a 5-year total shareholder return down 37.89% even after the recent surge.
The model's one-paragraph read
Leans BUY — composite score +0.19 (WEAK BUY). Technicals: RSI 58.68, MACD bearish, price above SMA50. Fundamentals: PEG 0.94, margin 0.6%, revenue growth 7.5%. Financial results: YoY revenue +7.5%, last EPS surprise +4.2%, next earnings 2026-10-15. Smart Money Concepts: BOS bullish (trend continuation), price retesting a bearish order block. FinGPT news read: positive. Internet research: ManpowerGroup (**MAN**) bull case: the company just posted a **Q2 earnings beat**, with revenue and EPS both above expectations, and the rally has been supported by **cost discipline** and improving demand in its core staffing and workforce solutions businesses. The recent catalyst is that earnings release itself, which has pushed the stock sharply higher and brought fresh attention to execution and valuation. Bear case: after the run, the stock screens as **rich/overvalued** on several narrative and fair-value frameworks, with one estimate putting fair value near $45 versus a recent close around $62.39. The longer-term chart also remains weak despite the rebound, with Simply Wall St noting a **5-year total shareholder return down 37.89%** even after the recent surge. Suggested levels: entry $60.55, target $63.56, stop-loss $56.31, exit by 2026-09-13 (10-calendar-day max hold (time-stop; reassess by this date regardless of P&L)).
Past ratings for MAN
| Date | Verdict | Confidence | Price | Move since | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Sep 3, 2026 | WEAK BUY | 19% | $61.04 | — |
"Move since" compares each call's price with the latest analysed price.
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Frequently asked questions
Is MAN a buy right now?
As of Sep 3, 2026, our automated model rates ManpowerGroup (MAN) WEAK BUY with 19% confidence: the signals lean positive, but they are mixed, so conviction is low. This is a model output for education, not personal investment advice.
What is the price target for MAN?
The model's most recent plan targets $63.56 with a stop-loss at $56.31, from an entry near $60.55.
When does ManpowerGroup report earnings next?
The next earnings report is expected around Oct 15, 2026.
What does a WEAK BUY rating mean?
A WEAK BUY rating means the signals lean positive, but they are mixed, so conviction is low.
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