Should I buy ManpowerGroup (MAN) stock or is it too late?
⭐ The most reliable of them, either direction: UBS — 63% of its targets hit on this sector (83 calls tested). It aims for $55 (-12 %), call made on July 18, 2026, maturing on July 18, 2027 (41 d ago).
Firm-by-firm track record on ManpowerGroup
| Firm | % right | Gain vs sector | Calls | Aims for |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Baird | 57 % | +12.9 % | 7 | $72 +16% |
| BMO Capital | 45 % | +3.3 % | 11 | $63 +1% |
| Barclays | 35 % | -1.0 % | 17 | $47 -24% |
| Deutsche Bank | 67 % | +34.9 % | 9 | — |
| Credit Suisse | 33 % | -2.8 % | 6 | — |
| Jefferies | 29 % | -12.0 % | 7 | — |
✅ Reasons to believe
- Few solid positives from analysts right now: of 6 ratings, only 2 buys, and the median price target ($56) is -10% below the price ($62). Caution prevails.
⚠️ Reasons to hesitate
- Even the most reliable firm on MAN, UBS (100% hit rate, 2 scored calls), only targets $55 (call made on July 17, 2026, maturing on July 17, 2027) (-12%) in its most recent call, and $40 (call made on October 8, 2025, maturing on October 8, 2026) (-36%) in the one coming due soonest. The stock may already have run past its target.
- The consensus is not unanimous: of 6 ratings, 4 are neutral.
- Limited upside: the median target is only -10% from the current price.
- A 12-month target is not a guaranteed path: the price can fall in the meantime.
- No dividend: your return depends only on price appreciation.
The analyst consensus on MAN
Median target $56 (-10%) · 6 ratings · Hold consensus
⚠️ Information, not investment advice. Past performance does not guarantee future results. Analyst targets on a ~12-month horizon.
Frequently asked questions
Should you invest in ManpowerGroup now?
We won't decide for you. The facts: 33% of analysts rate it a buy, median target $56 (-10%), and UBS (most reliable on MAN, 100%) targets $55. Weigh that against valuation. This is not personalized advice.
Is it too late to invest in ManpowerGroup?
The stated upside is small: the median target ($56) sits just -10% from the price ($62) (most reliable on MAN: UBS, 100%). The real question isn't "too late" but the price-to-value gap and risk. Not advice.
Is ManpowerGroup still worth investing in?
It depends on the gap between the price ($62) and its estimated value: analysts target $56 on median (-10%), with 33% buys (most reliable on MAN: UBS, 100%). Cross-check with their real reliability on MAN and the cautions above. Information, not advice.
What's the main risk in buying MAN?
Even the most reliable firm on MAN, UBS (100% hit rate, 2 scored calls), only targets $55 (call made on July 17, 2026, maturing on July 17, 2027) (-12%) in its most recent call, and $40 (call made on October 8, 2025, maturing on October 8, 2026) (-36%) in the one coming due soonest. The stock may already have run past its target.
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