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U.S. Consumer Services Industry Analysis

UpdatedJul 03, 2026
DataAggregated Company Financials
Companies92
  • 7D6.3%
  • 3M2.1%
  • 1Y-18.5%
  • YTD-2.3%

Over the last 7 days, the Consumer Services industry has risen 3.7%, driven by gains from Service Corporation International of 8.1%. Meanwhile, Sunlands Technology Group actually underperformed within the industry, shrinking 9.4% in the last week. In contrast, the industry has lost 19% in the last 12 months. Looking forward, earnings are forecast to grow by 13% annually.

Industry Valuation and Performance

Has the U.S. Consumer Services Industry valuation changed over the past few years?

DateMarket CapRevenueEarningsPEAbsolute PEPS
Fri, 03 Jul 2026US$94.0bUS$56.7bUS$5.4b16.9x17.4x1.7x
Sun, 31 May 2026US$88.5bUS$56.6bUS$5.5b16x16.2x1.6x
Tue, 28 Apr 2026US$96.0bUS$59.0bUS$5.5b16.6x17.4x1.6x
Thu, 26 Mar 2026US$95.5bUS$58.5bUS$5.2b18.4x18.2x1.6x
Sat, 21 Feb 2026US$96.6bUS$58.3bUS$5.7b17x16.9x1.7x
Mon, 19 Jan 2026US$102.0bUS$57.9bUS$5.5b16.9x18.5x1.8x
Wed, 17 Dec 2025US$102.3bUS$58.1bUS$5.4b16.5x18.9x1.8x
Fri, 14 Nov 2025US$110.0bUS$60.4bUS$5.3b15.2x20.7x1.8x
Sun, 12 Oct 2025US$118.2bUS$57.3bUS$4.7b17x25.4x2.1x
Tue, 09 Sep 2025US$107.4bUS$52.0bUS$5.0b19.5x21.6x2.1x
Thu, 07 Aug 2025US$105.0bUS$51.2bUS$3.1b17.9x34.2x2x
Sat, 05 Jul 2025US$110.2bUS$50.6bUS$2.9b19.6x38.3x2.2x
Mon, 02 Jun 2025US$116.3bUS$50.6bUS$2.9b20.3x40.6x2.3x
Wed, 30 Apr 2025US$103.5bUS$48.4bUS$2.9b20x36.2x2.1x
Fri, 28 Mar 2025US$104.5bUS$48.2bUS$2.9b18.6x36.5x2.2x
Sun, 23 Feb 2025US$110.4bUS$48.4bUS$1.9b21.6x59.2x2.3x
Tue, 21 Jan 2025US$105.3bUS$47.5bUS$1.6b21.6x65.8x2.2x
Thu, 19 Dec 2024US$104.2bUS$47.6bUS$1.6b18.8x65.6x2.2x
Sat, 16 Nov 2024US$100.6bUS$47.6bUS$1.7b18.7x59.7x2.1x
Mon, 14 Oct 2024US$99.3bUS$46.5bUS$1.4b18.4x69.8x2.1x
Wed, 11 Sep 2024US$87.8bUS$43.9bUS$1.4b19.1x62.2x2x
Fri, 09 Aug 2024US$88.8bUS$47.3bUS$1.1b19.6x77.5x1.9x
Sun, 07 Jul 2024US$91.1bUS$46.0bUS$1.8b19.4x51.6x2x
Tue, 04 Jun 2024US$93.0bUS$46.5bUS$1.8b22.3x52.2x2x
Thu, 02 May 2024US$90.8bUS$43.5bUS$1.6b19.6x56.8x2.1x
Sat, 30 Mar 2024US$94.9bUS$42.7bUS$1.1b19.6x89.2x2.2x
Mon, 26 Feb 2024US$96.1bUS$44.0bUS$1.1b22.5x85.9x2.2x
Wed, 24 Jan 2024US$107.4bUS$47.5bUS$963.5m22.4x111.4x2.3x
Fri, 22 Dec 2023US$110.4bUS$47.6bUS$962.3m21.6x114.8x2.3x
Sun, 19 Nov 2023US$101.3bUS$47.2bUS$829.6m20.7x122.1x2.1x
Tue, 17 Oct 2023US$94.3bUS$44.6bUS$616.9m18.2x152.8x2.1x
Thu, 14 Sep 2023US$93.8bUS$44.5bUS$631.1m18.7x148.7x2.1x
Sat, 12 Aug 2023US$93.8bUS$44.2bUS$638.5m18.5x146.9x2.1x
Mon, 10 Jul 2023US$89.5bUS$43.1bUS$231.6m23.7x386.6x2.1x
Price to Earnings Ratio

386.6x


Total Market Cap: US$89.5bTotal Earnings: US$231.6mTotal Revenue: US$43.1bTotal Market Cap vs Earnings and Revenue0%0%0%
U.S. Consumer Services Industry Price to Earnings3Y Average 67x202420252026
Current Industry PE
  • Investors are pessimistic on the American Consumer Services industry, indicating that they anticipate long term growth rates will be lower than they have historically.
  • The industry is trading at a PE ratio of 16.8x which is lower than its 3-year average PE of 67.0x.
  • The 3-year average PS ratio of 2.0x is higher than the industry's current PS ratio of 1.6x.
Past Earnings Growth
  • The earnings for companies in the Consumer Services industry have grown 186% per year over the last three years.
  • Revenues for these companies have grown 9.5% per year.
  • This means that more sales are being generated by these companies overall, and subsequently their profits are increasing too.

Industry Trends

Which industries have driven the changes within the U.S. Consumer Discretionary industry?

US Market1.38%
Consumer Discretionary4.25%
Consumer Services6.31%
Education Services6.47%
Specialized Consumer Services5.97%
Industry PE
  • Investors are most optimistic about the Education Services industry even though it's trading below its 3-year average PE ratio of 118x.
    • Analysts are expecting annual earnings growth of 15.3%, which is higher than its past year's earnings growth of 11.7% per year.
  • Investors are most pessimistic about the Specialized Consumer Services industry, which is trading below its 3-year average of 33.0x.
Forecasted Growth
  • Analysts are most optimistic on the Education Services industry, expecting annual earnings growth of 15% over the next 5 years.
  • This is better than its past earnings growth rate of 12% per year.
  • In contrast, the Specialized Consumer Services industry is expected to see its earnings grow by 8.7% per year over the next few years.

Top Stock Gainers and Losers

Which companies have driven the market over the last 7 days?

CompanyLast Price7D1YValuation
SCI Service Corporation InternationalUS$78.568.1%
+US$811.3m		-3.9%PE20.2x
HRB H&R BlockUS$40.0411.9%
+US$540.0m		-28.7%PE6.9x
TAL TAL Education GroupUS$9.819.6%
+US$477.0m		-2.3%PE10.3x
UTI Universal Technical InstituteUS$48.2420.5%
+US$452.6m		49.3%PE62.2x
BFAM Bright Horizons Family SolutionsUS$75.1412.3%
+US$433.0m		-37.7%PE20.9x

Latest News

UTI
US$48.24
Universal Technical Institute
7D
20.5%
1Y
49.3%
EEIQ
US$2.64
EpicQuest Education Group International
7D
-14.0%
1Y
-66.3%
EDU
US$47.03
New Oriental Education & Technology Group
7D
5.8%
1Y
-8.6%
Narrative Update • Jun 30

EDU: Compelling Cash Generation And Buybacks Will Support Future Upside

Analysts have nudged their fair value estimate for New Oriental Education & Technology Group higher from $80.00 to $86.26, citing a still supportive growth and margin outlook, a higher assumed future P/E multiple of 25.29, and recent price target upgrades that highlight what they view as a compelling valuation profile for the stock. Analyst Commentary Recent research on New Oriental Education & Technology Group points to increasingly constructive sentiment, with several bullish analysts highlighting what they see as a compelling entry point given the stock's current valuation and execution track record.
SCI
US$78.56
Service Corporation International
7D
8.1%
1Y
-3.9%
BFAM
US$75.14
Bright Horizons Family Solutions
7D
12.3%
1Y
-37.7%
HRB
US$40.04
H&R Block
7D
11.9%
1Y
-28.7%
CHGG
US$1.01
Chegg
7D
-3.8%
1Y
-29.9%
Seeking Alpha • Jun 26

Chegg: Skilling Segment Deceleration Is A Major Red Flag (Downgrade)

Summary Chegg is downgraded to a "Sell" due to deteriorating fundamentals and an unconvincing restructuring strategy. Skilling segment growth is decelerating sharply, with Q2 expected to slow to low single digits despite management optimism. Profitability is eroding as legacy Academic Services declines and Skilling fails to scale, while dilution from stock-based compensation worsens economics. With just $30 million in cash, CHGG faces significant balance sheet risk and limited margin for operational missteps. Read the full article on Seeking Alpha
ADT
US$6.83
ADT
7D
8.4%
1Y
-19.4%
Narrative Update • Jun 25

ADT: Connected Home Standards Role Will Drive Future Repricing Potential

Analysts have increased their price target on ADT by $0.50 to reflect updated assumptions on discount rates and future P/E, citing recent research that reassesses the stock's risk and valuation profile. What’s in the News for ADT ADT launched ADT Blu, a self-installed home security system that customers can set up in minutes and manage through the ADT+ app, with options for modular expansion and either 24/7 professional monitoring or self-monitoring.
FEDU
US$9.64
Four Seasons Education (Cayman)
7D
-8.2%
1Y
-11.4%
AMBO
US$2.21
Ambow Education Holding
7D
-6.0%
1Y
-10.3%
TAL
US$9.81
TAL Education Group
7D
9.6%
1Y
-2.3%
Narrative Update • Jun 16

TAL: Future Returns Will Hinge On Margins While Lawsuit Risk Persists

Analysts have adjusted their fair value estimate for TAL Education Group to $12.34 from $11.91, reflecting updated assumptions around the discount rate, revenue growth, profit margin, and future P/E expectations. What’s in the News for TAL Education Group A securities class action lawsuit was filed accusing TAL Education Group of omissions and fraudulent misrepresentations related to its business and future prospects, following regulatory penalties in 2021 for false advertising and illegal business practices.
NTCL
US$0.091
NetClass Technology
7D
-41.5%
1Y
-94.1%
JZ
US$0.097
Jianzhi Education Technology Group
7D
-33.1%
1Y
-94.8%
STG
US$4.06
Sunlands Technology Group
7D
-9.4%
1Y
-26.3%
LLYV.K
US$108.00
Liberty Live Holdings
7D
4.0%
1Y
32.3%
MYND
US$0.38
Mynd.ai
7D
-5.9%
1Y
-57.0%