ManpowerGroup Inc (FRA:MPW)
€ 43.35 -1.24 (-2.78%) Market Cap: 2.10 Bil Enterprise Value: 3.19 Bil PE Ratio: 23.33 PB Ratio: 1.13 GF Score: 76/100

Q1 2025 ManpowerGroup Inc Earnings Call Transcript

Apr 17, 2025 / 12:30PM GMT
Release Date Price: €43.4 (+0.46%)

Key Points

Positve
  • ManpowerGroup Inc (MAN) reported revenue of $4.1 billion for the first quarter, which was above the high end of their constant currency guidance range.
  • The company saw positive revenue growth in key markets such as the US, Italy, Spain, and continued strong performance in Latin America and Asia Pacific Middle East.
  • ManpowerGroup Inc (MAN) is making significant progress in its back-office transformation, with 50% of revenues now going through the new platform, which is expected to yield efficiency gains.
  • The company is leveraging AI and data analytics to provide unique workforce insights to clients, enhancing service delivery and client engagement.
  • ManpowerGroup Inc (MAN) continues to invest in key markets with growth potential, such as Italy and Japan, and is seeing positive results from these investments.
Negative
  • Revenue decreased by 5% year over year in constant currency, reflecting a challenging environment in Europe and North America.
  • Adjusted earnings per share decreased by 51% year over year in constant currency, indicating significant pressure on profitability.
  • Permanent recruitment softened further, impacting margins, particularly in France and other European countries.
  • The company faced a 32% decrease in adjusted EBITA in constant currency year over year, highlighting operational challenges.
  • ManpowerGroup Inc (MAN) is experiencing elevated uncertainty due to recent US trade policy announcements, affecting client confidence and hiring decisions.
Operator

Welcome to Manpower Group's first quarter earnings results conference call. (Operator Instructions) This call is being recorded. (Operator Instructions)

I would now like to turn the call over to Manpower Group's Chair and CEO Mr. Jonas Prising. Sir, you may begin.

Jonas Prising
ManpowerGroup Inc - Chairman of the Board, Chief Executive Officer

Welcome. Thank you for joining us for our first quarter 2025 conference call. Our Chief Financial Officer, Jack McGinnis is with me today. For your convenience, we've included our prepared remarks within the investor relations section of our website at manpowergroup.com.

I will start by going through some of the highlights of the quarter, and jack will go through the first quarter results and guidance for the second quarter of 2025. I will then share some concluding thoughts before we start our Q&A session. Jack will now cover the safe harbor language.

Jack McGinnis
ManpowerGroup Inc - Executive Vice President, Chief Financial Officer

Good morning,

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