Overview
InvestingPro’s Fair Value models identified Kelly Services, Inc. (NASDAQ:KELYB) as significantly undervalued in February 2025, prompting a buying signal that generated a 66.59% total return for investors who acted on it.
Fair Value Signal and Initial Metrics
On February 1, 2025, Kelly Services was trading at $13.80 per share, near its 52‑week low, and was flagged by InvestingPro with an estimated upside of 51.45% and a Fair Value target of $22.99. At that time the company reported revenue of $4.33 billion, EBITDA of $110.5 million, and a modest loss of $0.02 per share. The stock had recently experienced a sharp 24% decline in November 2024, which contributed to the perceived buying opportunity.
Stock Performance
Following the signal, Kelly Services’ share price climbed to $23.95 by July 2026, surpassing the Fair Value target and delivering a cumulative return of approximately 66.59% (rounded to 67% in the headline). The most pronounced momentum occurred in January 2026, when the stock surged 58% in a single month as market participants began to recognize the intrinsic value highlighted by the model.
Recent Developments
The article notes that Hunt acquired a controlling stake in Kelly Services, reinforcing the company’s strategic value despite the earlier volatility. This acquisition is presented as a validation of the firm’s underlying business prospects.
Current Fundamentals
As of the July 2026 publication, Kelly Services reported revenue of $4.13 billion and EBITDA of $78.2 million, both modestly lower than the $4.33 billion revenue and $110.5 million EBITDA recorded at the time of the original Fair Value analysis.
Methodology Note
InvestingPro’s Fair Value methodology aggregates multiple valuation approaches, including discounted cash flow models, comparable company analyses, and analyst consensus targets, while applying a margin‑of‑safety principle and forward cash‑flow projections to estimate intrinsic worth.
Publication Details
The piece was published by Reuters on 11‑07‑2026 at 04:40 pm and references InvestingPro’s AI‑powered stock‑picking platform, which offers access to similar undervalued opportunities across thousands of stocks.