Update shared on 02 Nov 2025
Fair value Decreased 5.68%Narrative Update: Exponent Analyst Price Target Adjustment
Analysts have lowered their price target for Exponent from $88 to $83. This change reflects updated expectations for revenue growth and profitability margins moving forward.
What's in the News
- On October 30, 2025, Exponent increased its equity buyback plan by $100 million, raising the total program to $736.7 million (company statement).
- Between July 5 and October 3, 2025, Exponent repurchased 562,985 shares for $40.06 million. The company has completed the buyback of over 11.2 million shares since 2007, representing 21.06% of shares outstanding (company statement).
- Exponent provided earnings guidance for the fourth quarter and full fiscal year 2025. The company expects revenues before reimbursements to grow in the low to mid-single digits for the quarter and to maintain low single-digit growth for the full year (company guidance).
Valuation Changes
- The Fair Value Estimate has declined from $88 to $83, reflecting a downward revision in the company’s intrinsic value assessment.
- The Discount Rate has decreased slightly from 7.02% to 7.00%, indicating a marginally lower required return on equity.
- The Revenue Growth projection has risen from 6.34% to 7.01%, showing improved expectations for top-line expansion.
- The Net Profit Margin forecast has increased from 19.62% to 20.01%, suggesting better anticipated profitability.
- The Future P/E Ratio estimate has dropped from 43.15x to 39.82x, reflecting a lower anticipated valuation multiple for the company’s future earnings.
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