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U.S. Professional Services Industry Analysis

UpdatedNov 24, 2025
DataAggregated Company Financials
Companies147
  • 7D2.0%
  • 3M-9.1%
  • 1Y-12.2%
  • YTD-6.0%

In the last week, the Professional Services industry is up 2.0%, with UL Solutions leading the way, up 6.4%. In the past year, the industry is down 12%. 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, 29 Nov 2025US$456.8bUS$250.1bUS$13.9b24x32.9x1.8x
Mon, 27 Oct 2025US$490.4bUS$250.3bUS$14.6b27x33.5x2x
Wed, 24 Sep 2025US$509.6bUS$251.1bUS$14.9b26.3x34.1x2x
Fri, 22 Aug 2025US$520.2bUS$253.9bUS$14.7b26.9x35.4x2x
Sun, 20 Jul 2025US$504.9bUS$245.0bUS$14.8b23.7x34.2x2.1x
Tue, 17 Jun 2025US$499.3bUS$244.8bUS$15.0b22.8x33.3x2x
Thu, 15 May 2025US$510.5bUS$244.4bUS$15.0b23.2x34x2.1x
Sat, 12 Apr 2025US$471.3bUS$241.7bUS$14.8b20.8x31.8x2x
Mon, 10 Mar 2025US$504.0bUS$241.7bUS$14.7b21.3x34.3x2.1x
Wed, 05 Feb 2025US$567.5bUS$247.1bUS$15.0b24.5x37.9x2.3x
Fri, 03 Jan 2025US$549.3bUS$246.2bUS$14.9b23.8x36.8x2.2x
Sun, 01 Dec 2024US$582.4bUS$242.2bUS$15.2b25.6x38.4x2.4x
Tue, 29 Oct 2024US$560.7bUS$247.2bUS$13.8b28.1x40.6x2.3x
Thu, 26 Sep 2024US$546.2bUS$234.8bUS$12.7b28.2x43.1x2.3x
Sat, 24 Aug 2024US$533.6bUS$234.8bUS$12.8b27.7x41.6x2.3x
Mon, 22 Jul 2024US$513.8bUS$237.6bUS$12.5b26.6x41.2x2.2x
Wed, 19 Jun 2024US$495.1bUS$238.3bUS$12.5b24.2x39.6x2.1x
Fri, 17 May 2024US$512.6bUS$238.5bUS$12.0b25.9x42.6x2.1x
Sun, 14 Apr 2024US$501.7bUS$236.4bUS$11.7b26.2x42.9x2.1x
Tue, 12 Mar 2024US$502.9bUS$233.2bUS$11.5b26.6x43.8x2.2x
Thu, 08 Feb 2024US$498.0bUS$231.2bUS$12.1b26.9x41.1x2.2x
Sat, 06 Jan 2024US$492.1bUS$237.0bUS$12.7b24.5x38.6x2.1x
Mon, 04 Dec 2023US$493.3bUS$237.0bUS$12.2b24.5x40.4x2.1x
Wed, 01 Nov 2023US$455.6bUS$235.3bUS$8.1b21.2x56.5x1.9x
Fri, 29 Sep 2023US$479.7bUS$234.4bUS$9.4b23x50.8x2x
Sun, 27 Aug 2023US$499.4bUS$234.3bUS$9.2b23.4x54.4x2.1x
Tue, 25 Jul 2023US$474.3bUS$230.1bUS$9.0b21.1x52.6x2.1x
Thu, 22 Jun 2023US$486.0bUS$231.9bUS$9.5b22.5x51.1x2.1x
Sat, 20 May 2023US$461.1bUS$231.6bUS$9.6b20.9x47.8x2x
Mon, 17 Apr 2023US$457.5bUS$228.2bUS$10.6b22.6x43x2x
Wed, 15 Mar 2023US$249.2bUS$163.4bUS$3.2b18.6x76.9x1.5x
Fri, 10 Feb 2023US$261.5bUS$162.4bUS$3.0b21.3x86x1.6x
Sun, 08 Jan 2023US$258.9bUS$161.9bUS$3.5b21x73.9x1.6x
Tue, 06 Dec 2022US$262.2bUS$160.8bUS$4.1b21.4x63.4x1.6x
Price to Earnings Ratio

63.4x


Total Market Cap: US$262.2bTotal 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 44.3x202320242025
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 44.3x.
  • 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 Market4.11%
Industrials3.71%
Professional Services2.03%
Research and Consulting Services3.49%
HR Services1.13%
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 15.9%, 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
ULS UL SolutionsUS$91.216.4%
+US$1.1b		69.8%PE54x
AMTM Amentum HoldingsUS$28.6318.0%
+US$1.1b		17.6%PE105.7x
ADP Automatic Data ProcessingUS$255.300.9%
+US$881.7m		-16.8%PE25x
BZ KanzhunUS$22.108.1%
+US$770.7m		63.7%PE29.1x
J Jacobs SolutionsUS$134.814.7%
+US$717.2m		-4.5%PE50.9x

Latest News

PAYC
US$161.17
Paycom Software
7D
-0.6%
1Y
-30.5%

PAYC: Single-Database Architecture and AI Integration Will Drive Market Share Upside

Analysts have recently lowered their price targets for Paycom Software, with reductions ranging from $15 to $75 per share. They cite a subdued employment market and a cautious management outlook as primary factors behind the shift.
PCTY
US$147.33
Paylocity Holding
7D
-1.1%
1Y
-29.0%

PCTY: Beat-And-Raise Execution And Share Buyback Will Drive Outperformance In 2026

The analyst average price target for Paylocity was slightly reduced to $194.16 from $194.28, as analysts balanced steady fundamentals and recent guidance with ongoing sector volatility and cautious optimism around the company's growth prospects. Analyst Commentary Recent street research reveals both optimism and caution among analysts regarding Paylocity's outlook.
AMTM
US$28.63
Amentum Holdings
7D
18.0%
1Y
17.6%
SSNC
US$85.94
SS&C Technologies Holdings
7D
2.4%
1Y
11.1%
EFX
US$212.37
Equifax
7D
-0.6%
1Y
-18.8%

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$91.21
UL Solutions
7D
6.4%
1Y
69.8%

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.
G
US$44.06
Genpact
7D
-0.7%
1Y
-4.5%

G: AI Will Drive Efficiency With Lower Costs In Insurance Workflows

Analysts have slightly lowered their price target for Genpact from $50.30 to $50.20. They cited modestly improved revenue growth and profit margin forecasts, balanced by a decrease in future price-to-earnings expectations.
ADP
US$255.30
Automatic Data Processing
7D
0.9%
1Y
-16.8%

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$134.81
Jacobs Solutions
7D
4.7%
1Y
-4.5%
BR
US$228.09
Broadridge Financial Solutions
7D
-0.1%
1Y
-3.4%

BR: Blockchain Settlement And Tax Automation Will Drive Shareholder Returns

Analysts have adjusted their price target for Broadridge Financial Solutions downward by $6.75 to $269.38. This change reflects updated expectations of modestly slower revenue growth and a slightly higher discount rate, partially offset by improved profit margin projections and a lower future price-to-earnings ratio.
RHI
US$27.04
Robert Half
7D
-0.8%
1Y
-63.8%

RHI: Sequential Improvement In Contract Talent Revenues Will Drive Renewed Momentum Ahead

Robert Half's analyst price target was reduced by $0.44 to $34.67. Analysts cited cautious management guidance and ongoing margin pressures, despite some stabilization in contract talent revenues.
CACI
US$617.10
CACI International
7D
2.9%
1Y
34.2%

CACI: Future Results Will Be Shaped By Backlog Strength And Shutdown Risks

Analysts have increased their price target for CACI International from $600 to $670, citing strong quarterly performance and reduced risk to the company’s fiscal outlook in spite of ongoing government shutdown concerns. Analyst Commentary Recent analyst discussions around CACI International have highlighted several key perspectives regarding the company’s valuation, execution, and future growth potential.
BZ
US$22.10
Kanzhun
7D
8.1%
1Y
63.7%
LDOS
US$191.10
Leidos Holdings
7D
2.5%
1Y
15.5%

LDOS: Near-Term Contract Pipeline Will Drive Continued Margin Upside

Leidos Holdings' analyst price target has increased from $201.83 to $218.08 per share, as analysts cite strong margins in Health and Civil segments, a robust $69 billion pipeline, and raised profitability guidance as driving factors for the upward revision. Analyst Commentary Recent analyst reports have highlighted several factors that shape both the bullish and cautious outlooks for Leidos Holdings following its stronger-than-expected earnings performance and revised guidance.
FCN
US$163.15
FTI Consulting
7D
-0.5%
1Y
-19.4%

FCN: Share Repurchase Program and Outlook Updates Will Support Steady Performance

Analyst Price Target Update for FTI Consulting Analysts have maintained their fair value price target for FTI Consulting at $166.00. They cite stable growth and margin projections, with only minor adjustments to forecast assumptions.
CBZ
US$48.70
CBIZ
7D
-4.8%
1Y
-41.0%

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).