ManpowerGroup Receives 'Hold' Rating from Brokerages

The staffing and talent management services firm has an average 12-month price target of $40.25.

Mar. 21, 2026 at 8:22am

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ManpowerGroup Inc. (NYSE:MAN) has received a consensus 'Hold' rating from eight research firms covering the company, with one analyst issuing a 'Sell' rating, five giving 'Hold' ratings, and two recommending 'Buy'. The average 12-month price target among the analysts is $40.25.

Why it matters

As a global leader in workforce solutions, ManpowerGroup's stock performance and analyst ratings are closely watched by investors and industry observers. The 'Hold' consensus rating suggests that analysts see the company's stock as fairly valued at the moment, with potential upside and downside depending on future business conditions and performance.

The details

The research analysts' ratings and price targets for ManpowerGroup reflect a mixed outlook on the company's prospects. While some see potential for the stock to rise, others are more cautious, with one analyst issuing a 'Sell' rating. The company's share price has fluctuated between a 12-month low of $25.15 and a high of $59.54, currently trading around $26.59.

  • ManpowerGroup reported its latest earnings on January 29, 2026.
  • The analysts' average 12-month price target was last updated within the past year.

The players

ManpowerGroup Inc.

A global leader in workforce solutions, offering staffing, recruitment, and talent management services. The company is publicly traded on the New York Stock Exchange under the ticker symbol MAN.

Weiss Ratings

A research firm that has rated ManpowerGroup's stock with a 'Sell (d)' rating.

The Goldman Sachs Group

An investment bank that has upgraded its rating on ManpowerGroup's stock from 'Sell' to 'Neutral' and set a $30.00 target price.

UBS Group

A financial services firm that has set a $35.00 price target on ManpowerGroup's stock.

Barclays

A bank that has decreased its price target on ManpowerGroup's stock from $42.00 to $35.00 and maintained an 'Equal Weight' rating.

Robert W. Baird

An investment firm that has set a $50.00 price target on ManpowerGroup's stock.

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The takeaway

The mixed analyst views on ManpowerGroup's stock reflect the broader uncertainty in the staffing and workforce solutions industry, as companies navigate shifting economic conditions and evolving workforce trends. Investors will be closely watching the company's future performance and strategic moves to see if it can deliver consistent growth and shareholder value.