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SEC filingRevenue grew 10.3% to $4.5B driven by FX tailwinds and Manpower staffing demand in Other Americas offsetting U.S. softness, while profitability declined due to transformation program costs increasing SG&A expenses.
Gross profit climbed 3.5% to $723.0 million from $698.3 million, yielding a gross margin of 16.0%. This expansion in absolute terms supported topline momentum but highlighted margin sensitivity to service mix shifts, with staffing gains unable to fully counter declines in higher-margin Experis offerings. Investors should note that our business model benefits from operating leverage during demand upcycles, as the cost base can absorb volume increases without proportional SG&A growth—though current dynamics limited this realization.
Overall, this quarter illustrates resilience in core staffing demand offsetting pockets of softness, while transformation investments—essential for future competitiveness—temporarily weigh on margins. As demand recovers, the fixed cost base should enable stronger profitability expansion.