>>> Manpower beats by $0.16, beats on revs; guides Q4 EPS above consensus

Manpower beats by $0.16, beats on revs; guides Q4 EPS above consensus Reports Q3 (Sep) earnings of $1.26 per share, $0.16 better than the Capital IQ Consensus Estimate of $1.10; revenues rose 0.3% year/year to $5.19 bln vs the $5.1 bln consensus. • Co issues upside guidance for Q4, sees EPS of $1.18-1.26 vs. $1.17 Capital IQ Consensus Estimate. • "We continue to experience positive momentum in all of the established strategic focus areas. Our strong results for the third quarter were driven by more positive revenue trends and operational leverage achieved through our re-calibration efforts. Our European operations' revenue experienced slow but steadily improving trends throughout the quarter. Our team across the world remains positive and all of our brands are well positioned as we enter the fourth quarter."