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U.S. Professional Services Industry Analysis

UpdatedNov 14, 2025
DataAggregated Company Financials
Companies146
  • 7D-0.6%
  • 3M-8.9%
  • 1Y-10.5%
  • YTD-7.4%

The Professional Services industry has stayed flat over the last week. As for the longer term, the industry has declined 10% in the last 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
Sat, 15 Nov 2025US$462.7bUS$249.9bUS$14.0b24x33.1x1.9x
Mon, 13 Oct 2025US$489.8bUS$251.4bUS$14.9b25.9x32.8x1.9x
Wed, 10 Sep 2025US$509.8bUS$251.5bUS$14.8b26.3x34.5x2x
Fri, 08 Aug 2025US$509.2bUS$253.5bUS$14.3b25.4x35.5x2x
Sun, 06 Jul 2025US$510.3bUS$245.0bUS$14.9b25.7x34.3x2.1x
Tue, 03 Jun 2025US$511.5bUS$244.8bUS$15.0b21.9x34.1x2.1x
Thu, 01 May 2025US$489.5bUS$241.4bUS$15.2b21.1x32.3x2x
Sat, 29 Mar 2025US$498.5bUS$241.9bUS$14.8b20.7x33.7x2.1x
Mon, 24 Feb 2025US$545.6bUS$243.7bUS$15.8b22.5x34.5x2.2x
Wed, 22 Jan 2025US$563.7bUS$246.2bUS$14.8b25.1x38.1x2.3x
Fri, 20 Dec 2024US$542.9bUS$245.0bUS$14.9b24x36.3x2.2x
Sun, 17 Nov 2024US$561.9bUS$247.7bUS$15.2b24.5x37x2.3x
Tue, 15 Oct 2024US$560.3bUS$241.2bUS$12.9b27.8x43.5x2.3x
Thu, 12 Sep 2024US$534.9bUS$234.8bUS$12.7b27.4x42.2x2.3x
Sat, 10 Aug 2024US$514.7bUS$234.8bUS$12.8b26.2x40.1x2.2x
Mon, 08 Jul 2024US$489.9bUS$237.9bUS$12.5b24.4x39.3x2.1x
Wed, 05 Jun 2024US$492.0bUS$238.6bUS$12.4b25.5x39.6x2.1x
Fri, 03 May 2024US$498.7bUS$238.3bUS$12.0b25.3x41.5x2.1x
Sun, 31 Mar 2024US$511.0bUS$233.7bUS$11.4b27.1x44.9x2.2x
Tue, 27 Feb 2024US$511.0bUS$232.8bUS$12.7b27.5x40.2x2.2x
Thu, 25 Jan 2024US$511.6bUS$237.0bUS$12.9b26.6x39.7x2.2x
Sat, 23 Dec 2023US$500.5bUS$237.0bUS$12.8b26.1x39.3x2.1x
Mon, 20 Nov 2023US$477.6bUS$236.5bUS$12.3b25.1x38.9x2x
Wed, 18 Oct 2023US$499.3bUS$239.1bUS$9.6b23.3x52.2x2.1x
Fri, 15 Sep 2023US$488.3bUS$230.9bUS$9.7b23.4x50.5x2.1x
Sun, 13 Aug 2023US$503.9bUS$234.2bUS$9.2b23.2x54.9x2.2x
Tue, 11 Jul 2023US$460.5bUS$230.3bUS$9.1b21.3x50.4x2x
Thu, 08 Jun 2023US$477.9bUS$231.9bUS$9.5b22.7x50.4x2.1x
Sat, 06 May 2023US$454.8bUS$231.3bUS$9.7b21.5x46.7x2x
Mon, 03 Apr 2023US$464.2bUS$228.3bUS$10.6b23.3x43.6x2x
Wed, 01 Mar 2023US$255.8bUS$163.7bUS$2.9b20.4x88.5x1.6x
Fri, 27 Jan 2023US$262.9bUS$162.1bUS$3.4b21x77.8x1.6x
Sun, 25 Dec 2022US$250.2bUS$161.1bUS$3.4b20.2x72.7x1.6x
Tue, 22 Nov 2022US$259.6bUS$160.5bUS$4.0b20.5x65.6x1.6x
Price to Earnings Ratio

65.6x


Total Market Cap: US$259.6bTotal Earnings: US$4.0bTotal Revenue: US$160.5bTotal Market Cap vs Earnings and Revenue0%0%0%
U.S. Professional Services Industry Price to Earnings3Y Average 44.7x202320242025
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 33.1x which is lower than its 3-year average PE of 44.7x.
  • The industry is trading close to its 3-year average PS ratio of 2.1x.
Past Earnings Growth
  • The earnings for companies in the Professional Services industry have grown 52% 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 Market-0.42%
Industrials-1.58%
Professional Services-0.63%
HR Services-0.07%
Research and Consulting Services-1.60%
Industry PE
  • Investors are most optimistic about the HR Services industry which is trading above its 3-year average PE ratio of 34.0x.
    • Analysts are expecting annual earnings growth of 15.7%, which is higher than its past year's earnings growth of 7.8% per year.
  • Investors are most pessimistic about the Research and Consulting Services industry, which is trading below its 3-year average of 158x.
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
BR Broadridge Financial SolutionsUS$226.062.0%
+US$506.6m		-0.8%PE28.5x
PCTY Paylocity HoldingUS$148.054.3%
+US$335.5m		-25.1%PE35.7x
PAYC Paycom SoftwareUS$166.122.4%
+US$218.0m		-24.4%PE20.1x
ULS UL SolutionsUS$86.641.2%
+US$198.9m		73.4%PE51.3x
VRSK Verisk AnalyticsUS$215.930.6%
+US$176.6m		-23.1%PE32.9x

Latest News

ADP
US$253.09
Automatic Data Processing
7D
-0.4%
1Y
-15.0%
ULS
US$86.64
UL Solutions
7D
1.2%
1Y
73.4%
BR
US$226.06
Broadridge Financial Solutions
7D
2.0%
1Y
-0.8%
TRU
US$81.10
TransUnion
7D
0.7%
1Y
-15.2%
INOD
US$57.21
Innodata
7D
-12.1%
1Y
55.7%

Innodata's (NASDAQ:INOD) Solid Earnings Have Been Accounted For Conservatively

Nov 13
Innodata's (NASDAQ:INOD) Solid Earnings Have Been Accounted For Conservatively
VRSK
US$215.93
Verisk Analytics
7D
0.6%
1Y
-23.1%

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.
TIC
US$9.78
TIC Solutions
7D
-12.0%
1Y
n/a
PCTY
US$148.05
Paylocity Holding
7D
4.3%
1Y
-25.1%

PCTY: Beat-And-Raise Cadence And Share Buybacks Will Drive Renewed Outperformance

Analysts have revised their price target for Paylocity Holding downward by approximately $20 to $194. This adjustment reflects tempered growth expectations and recent market commentary that highlights both near-term sector headwinds and the company's continued potential for long-term outperformance.
PAYC
US$166.12
Paycom Software
7D
2.4%
1Y
-24.4%

PAYC: Sector Momentum and Single-Database Architecture Will Drive Medium-Term Upside

Paycom Software's analyst-derived fair value estimate has been reduced from $242.75 to $209.94. Analysts attribute the adjustment to tempered subscription-revenue growth expectations, evolving management guidance, and a less robust employment market outlook.
LDOS
US$191.41
Leidos Holdings
7D
-2.8%
1Y
19.1%
WLDN
US$95.87
Willdan Group
7D
5.4%
1Y
130.2%
PSN
US$82.63
Parsons
7D
-3.8%
1Y
-15.2%

PSN: Revenue Projections And New Contracts Expected To Support Stable Outlook

Narrative Update on Parsons: Analyst Price Target Change Analysts have raised their price target for Parsons from $90.00 to $91.11. They cite improved projections for revenue growth and profit margins as key drivers of the updated estimate.
PL
US$11.40
Planet Labs PBC
7D
-11.0%
1Y
289.1%

PL: Future Contract Wins And New Satellite Launches Will Support Balanced Outlook

Analysts have maintained their price target for Planet Labs PBC at $14.55. They cite steady forecasts despite minor adjustments in underlying metrics such as discount rate and profit margin.
BZ
US$20.56
Kanzhun
7D
-2.5%
1Y
53.0%
J
US$154.41
Jacobs Solutions
7D
0.7%
1Y
10.3%

J: Future Infrastructure Contracts And Digital Transformation Will Guide Measured Long-Term Opportunity

Analysts have raised their price target for Jacobs Solutions by $2, citing modest improvements in fair value estimates and a slightly lower discount rate. What's in the News Jacobs has been selected by EirGrid for a five-year framework to provide planning, design, and project management services supporting Ireland's renewable electricity transmission goals.
BAH
US$82.91
Booz Allen Hamilton Holding
7D
-5.2%
1Y
-44.5%

BAH: Defense Contracts Will Drive Resilience As Civil Weakness Pressures Persist

Analysts have lowered their fair value estimate for Booz Allen Hamilton Holding from $124.20 to $101.50. They cite reduced price targets and continuing uncertainty in the government services market following lackluster earnings and guidance.