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U.S. Professional Services Industry Analysis

UpdatedNov 24, 2025
DataAggregated Company Financials
Companies147
  • 7D2.3%
  • 3M-9.3%
  • 1Y-12.3%
  • YTD-6.3%

Over the last 7 days, the Professional Services industry has risen 2.3%, driven by gains from Automatic Data Processing of 1.6%. Meanwhile, Jacobs Solutions actually underperformed within the industry, shrinking 6.3% in the last week. However, the industry is down 12% over the past year. Looking forward, earnings are forecast to grow by 16% annually.

Industry Valuation and Performance

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

DateMarket CapRevenueEarningsPEAbsolute PEPS
Fri, 28 Nov 2025US$456.8bUS$250.1bUS$13.9b24x32.9x1.8x
Sun, 26 Oct 2025US$490.1bUS$250.3bUS$14.7b26.5x33.5x2x
Tue, 23 Sep 2025US$508.8bUS$251.1bUS$14.9b26.6x34.1x2x
Thu, 21 Aug 2025US$519.3bUS$253.9bUS$14.6b27.4x35.5x2x
Sat, 19 Jul 2025US$505.2bUS$245.0bUS$14.8b23.7x34.2x2.1x
Mon, 16 Jun 2025US$498.8bUS$244.8bUS$15.0b22.4x33.2x2x
Wed, 14 May 2025US$512.2bUS$244.4bUS$15.0b23.3x34.1x2.1x
Fri, 11 Apr 2025US$481.1bUS$241.7bUS$14.8b20.2x32.5x2x
Sun, 09 Mar 2025US$504.0bUS$241.7bUS$14.7b21.3x34.3x2.1x
Tue, 04 Feb 2025US$570.0bUS$247.0bUS$15.1b24.4x37.7x2.3x
Thu, 02 Jan 2025US$549.3bUS$246.2bUS$14.9b24x36.8x2.2x
Sat, 30 Nov 2024US$582.4bUS$242.2bUS$15.2b25.6x38.4x2.4x
Mon, 28 Oct 2024US$560.7bUS$247.2bUS$13.8b27.9x40.6x2.3x
Wed, 25 Sep 2024US$546.3bUS$234.8bUS$12.7b28.4x43.1x2.3x
Fri, 23 Aug 2024US$533.1bUS$234.8bUS$12.8b27.2x41.6x2.3x
Sun, 21 Jul 2024US$513.8bUS$237.6bUS$12.5b26.6x41.2x2.2x
Tue, 18 Jun 2024US$491.5bUS$238.2bUS$12.5b24.2x39.3x2.1x
Thu, 16 May 2024US$508.7bUS$238.5bUS$12.0b26x42.3x2.1x
Sat, 13 Apr 2024US$501.7bUS$236.4bUS$11.7b26.2x42.9x2.1x
Mon, 11 Mar 2024US$504.0bUS$233.2bUS$11.5b26.5x43.9x2.2x
Wed, 07 Feb 2024US$498.1bUS$230.9bUS$12.1b27.2x41.3x2.2x
Fri, 05 Jan 2024US$491.9bUS$237.0bUS$12.7b24.6x38.6x2.1x
Sun, 03 Dec 2023US$493.3bUS$237.0bUS$12.2b24.5x40.4x2.1x
Tue, 31 Oct 2023US$449.3bUS$234.9bUS$8.6b20.8x52x1.9x
Thu, 28 Sep 2023US$478.4bUS$234.3bUS$9.5b23x50.5x2x
Sat, 26 Aug 2023US$499.4bUS$234.3bUS$9.2b23.4x54.4x2.1x
Mon, 24 Jul 2023US$473.4bUS$230.1bUS$9.0b21x52.5x2.1x
Wed, 21 Jun 2023US$487.7bUS$231.9bUS$9.5b22.3x51.3x2.1x
Fri, 19 May 2023US$461.3bUS$231.6bUS$9.6b20.8x47.8x2x
Sun, 16 Apr 2023US$457.5bUS$228.2bUS$10.6b22.6x43.1x2x
Tue, 14 Mar 2023US$246.8bUS$163.4bUS$3.2b18.4x76.1x1.5x
Thu, 09 Feb 2023US$265.5bUS$162.5bUS$3.1b21.5x86.4x1.6x
Sat, 07 Jan 2023US$258.9bUS$161.9bUS$3.5b21x73.9x1.6x
Mon, 05 Dec 2022US$266.5bUS$160.8bUS$4.1b21.6x64.6x1.7x
Price to Earnings Ratio

64.6x


Total Market Cap: US$266.5bTotal Earnings: US$4.1bTotal Revenue: US$160.8bTotal Market Cap vs Earnings and Revenue0%0%0%
U.S. Professional Services Industry Price to Earnings3Y Average 44.4x202320242025
Current Industry PE
  • Investors are pessimistic on the American Professional 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 32.9x which is lower than its 3-year average PE of 44.4x.
  • The 3-year average PS ratio of 2.1x is higher than the industry's current PS ratio of 1.8x.
Past Earnings Growth
  • The earnings for companies in the Professional Services industry have grown 50% per year over the last three years.
  • Revenues for these companies have grown 16% 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. Industrials industry?

US Market2.86%
Industrials2.61%
Professional Services2.27%
HR Services2.26%
Research and Consulting Services2.26%
Industry PE
  • Investors are most optimistic about the HR Services industry which is trading above its 3-year average PE ratio of 34.3x.
    • Analysts are expecting annual earnings growth of 15.8%, which is higher than its past year's earnings growth of 1.7% per year.
  • Investors are most pessimistic about the Research and Consulting Services industry, which is trading below its 3-year average of 156x.
Forecasted Growth
  • Analysts are most optimistic on the Research and Consulting Services industry, expecting annual earnings growth of 18% over the next 5 years.
  • This is roughly in line with its past earnings growth rate.
  • In contrast, the HR Services industry is expected to see its earnings grow by 16% 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
ADP Automatic Data ProcessingUS$254.331.6%
+US$1.6b		-17.1%PE24.9x
PAYX PaychexUS$111.412.7%
+US$1.1b		-23.5%PE24.8x
AMTM Amentum HoldingsUS$29.3314.9%
+US$935.0m		22.7%PE108.3x
EFX EquifaxUS$212.703.1%
+US$788.2m		-18.6%PE39.5x
ULS UL SolutionsUS$90.164.1%
+US$711.1m		68.1%PE53.4x

Latest News

AMTM
US$29.33
Amentum Holdings
7D
14.9%
1Y
22.7%
SSNC
US$85.70
SS&C Technologies Holdings
7D
3.5%
1Y
10.8%
EFX
US$212.70
Equifax
7D
3.1%
1Y
-18.6%

EFX: High Entry Barriers Will Sustain Core Resilience Amid Mortgage Score Disruption

Equifax's analyst price target has edged down by $0.50 to $267.80, as analysts cite near-term pressures on growth and profitability due to mortgage industry headwinds and changing competitive dynamics. Analyst Commentary Recent Street research highlights a mix of optimistic and cautious perspectives regarding Equifax's prospects, especially as the company navigates industry changes and competitive pressures.
ULS
US$90.16
UL Solutions
7D
4.1%
1Y
68.1%

ULS: Expanded Testing Facilities And Upgraded Services Will Shape Outlook Through 2027

Analysts have raised their price target for UL Solutions from $77.77 to $91.71, citing improved profit margins and a reassessment of the company's fair value. What's in the News UL Solutions is expanding its global electromagnetic and wireless testing presence by developing a new laboratory in Neu-Isenburg, Germany.
ADP
US$254.33
Automatic Data Processing
7D
1.6%
1Y
-17.1%

ADP: Persistent Demand And Dividend Growth Will Sustain Bullish Momentum

Analysts have recently lowered their price targets for Automatic Data Processing, reducing them by as much as $70 per share. They cite tougher growth prospects, cyclical risks, and macroeconomic headwinds, despite the company's solid recent results.
J
US$135.86
Jacobs Solutions
7D
-6.3%
1Y
-3.8%
VRRM
US$21.84
Verra Mobility
7D
-0.5%
1Y
-7.3%
PL
US$11.72
Planet Labs PBC
7D
-0.6%
1Y
206.8%

PL: Major Defense Contracts And Satellite Expansion Will Drive Long-Term Upside

Analysts have maintained their fair value estimate for Planet Labs PBC at $14.55 per share, citing stable long-term growth prospects with only minor adjustments to underlying forecasts and assumptions. What's in the News Secured an 8-figure contract renewal with an international defense and intelligence customer.
PAYC
US$160.82
Paycom Software
7D
-0.09%
1Y
-31.6%
PAYX
US$111.41
Paychex
7D
2.7%
1Y
-23.5%
BZ
US$21.92
Kanzhun
7D
4.4%
1Y
74.2%
TRU
US$84.88
TransUnion
7D
3.7%
1Y
-16.0%

TRU: Expanded Partnerships And Equity Buyback Will Drive Shareholder Upside

Narrative Update on TransUnion Analysts have modestly increased their price target for TransUnion to $106.95 per share, up from $106.70. This change reflects slight adjustments in revenue growth expectations and updated financial assumptions.
CBZ
US$49.00
CBIZ
7D
-2.8%
1Y
-40.6%

CBZ: Improving Revenue Outlook Will Drive Stronger Performance Ahead

Analysts have raised their price target for CBIZ to $91.50, reflecting improved revenue growth expectations, which outweigh a modest decrease in future profit margin projections. What's in the News CBIZ CPAs P.C. has been appointed as Applied Digital Corporation’s independent registered public accounting firm for the fiscal year ending May 31, 2026 (Client Announcements).
HQI
US$8.65
HireQuest
7D
-3.5%
1Y
-44.2%
VRSK
US$223.89
Verisk Analytics
7D
-0.4%
1Y
-24.0%

VRSK: Defensive Catalysts And Recurring Revenue Will Drive Positive Momentum Ahead

Analysts have lowered their fair value estimate for Verisk Analytics from $290.53 to $251.29 per share, citing tempered growth expectations and near-term risks. They also note ongoing debates over industry disruption and the company's long-term prospects.
YOUL
US$1.59
Youlife Group
7D
-7.6%
1Y
n/a