ManpowerGroup (NYSE: MAN) shares jumped 5.34% in pre-market trading on Thursday following the release of its third-quarter 2025 financial results, which surpassed analyst expectations. The global staffing firm reported better-than-anticipated revenue and earnings per share, signaling a potential turnaround in its business operations.

For the third quarter, ManpowerGroup posted revenues of $4.63 billion, representing a 2% increase compared to the same period last year and beating the analyst consensus estimate of $4.60 billion. The company's adjusted earnings per share came in at $0.83, surpassing the expected $0.81. Despite the year-over-year decline in net earnings to $18 million from $22.8 million, the results were well-received by investors.

Jonas Prising, ManpowerGroup's Chair & CEO, highlighted the company's improving performance, stating, "After 11 consecutive quarters of organic constant currency revenue decline, we are encouraged by the stabilization we are seeing in our largest markets." The company noted ongoing stabilization in North America and Europe, with continued demand in Latin America and Asia Pacific. Additionally, ManpowerGroup provided an optimistic outlook for the fourth quarter, projecting diluted earnings per share between $0.78 and $0.88, which aligns with analyst expectations. This positive guidance, combined with the better-than-expected Q3 results, appears to be driving investor confidence and the pre-market stock surge.