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U.S. HR Services Industry Analysis

UpdatedFeb 12, 2026
DataAggregated Company Financials
Companies45
  • 7D-7.4%
  • 3M-15.3%
  • 1Y-33.4%
  • YTDn/a

Over the last 7 days, the HR Services industry has dropped 3.1%, driven by a pullback from Automatic Data Processing of 4.1%. The industry has fallen 30% in the last year. As for the next few years, earnings are expected to grow by 13% per annum.

Industry Valuation and Performance

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

DateMarket CapRevenueEarningsPEAbsolute PEPS
Thu, 12 Feb 2026US$168.0bUS$85.2bUS$5.1b20.3x33x2x
Sat, 10 Jan 2026US$208.1bUS$86.5bUS$5.0b21.8x41.6x2.4x
Mon, 08 Dec 2025US$206.7bUS$87.4bUS$5.0b20.1x41x2.4x
Wed, 05 Nov 2025US$207.6bUS$87.1bUS$6.1b25x34.1x2.4x
Fri, 03 Oct 2025US$229.6bUS$86.6bUS$6.3b27.4x36.5x2.6x
Sun, 31 Aug 2025US$245.5bUS$86.9bUS$6.2b30.2x39.6x2.8x
Tue, 29 Jul 2025US$241.2bUS$85.0bUS$6.7b25.4x36x2.8x
Thu, 26 Jun 2025US$238.7bUS$79.8bUS$6.7b30x35.5x3x
Sat, 24 May 2025US$247.6bUS$79.7bUS$6.8b32.3x36.3x3.1x
Mon, 21 Apr 2025US$226.9bUS$79.0bUS$6.9b22.2x32.8x2.9x
Wed, 19 Mar 2025US$237.6bUS$80.0bUS$6.7b25.9x35.4x3x
Fri, 14 Feb 2025US$245.3bUS$81.0bUS$6.7b23.2x36.8x3x
Sun, 12 Jan 2025US$238.5bUS$85.7bUS$6.7b23.6x35.7x2.8x
Tue, 10 Dec 2024US$254.0bUS$85.7bUS$6.7b27.2x38.1x3x
Thu, 07 Nov 2024US$242.5bUS$85.8bUS$6.6b29.5x36.6x2.8x
Sat, 05 Oct 2024US$229.6bUS$81.4bUS$6.2b25.5x37x2.8x
Mon, 02 Sep 2024US$222.3bUS$81.4bUS$6.2b23.7x35.9x2.7x
Wed, 31 Jul 2024US$212.0bUS$81.2bUS$6.2b25x34.4x2.6x
Fri, 28 Jun 2024US$203.1bUS$87.4bUS$6.6b20.5x31x2.3x
Sun, 26 May 2024US$216.3bUS$87.6bUS$6.5b23.1x33.5x2.5x
Tue, 23 Apr 2024US$214.6bUS$87.1bUS$6.1b23.6x35x2.5x
Thu, 21 Mar 2024US$219.6bUS$87.4bUS$6.3b23.4x34.7x2.5x
Sat, 17 Feb 2024US$225.6bUS$87.3bUS$6.4b26.8x35.3x2.6x
Mon, 15 Jan 2024US$215.0bUS$87.3bUS$6.4b26.4x33.8x2.5x
Wed, 13 Dec 2023US$218.0bUS$87.2bUS$6.3b27.9x34.4x2.5x
Fri, 10 Nov 2023US$202.9bUS$87.2bUS$5.8b22.4x34.9x2.3x
Sun, 08 Oct 2023US$229.0bUS$92.1bUS$6.3b20x36.4x2.5x
Tue, 05 Sep 2023US$238.6bUS$92.0bUS$6.2b21x38.5x2.6x
Thu, 03 Aug 2023US$234.7bUS$91.6bUS$6.0b18.3x39.3x2.6x
Sat, 01 Jul 2023US$219.9bUS$91.8bUS$6.3b16.6x34.9x2.4x
Mon, 29 May 2023US$208.2bUS$91.8bUS$6.3b15.7x33x2.3x
Wed, 26 Apr 2023US$170.3bUS$85.6bUS$6.0b12x28.5x2x
Fri, 24 Mar 2023US$172.0bUS$87.3bUS$6.0b12.7x28.7x2x
Sun, 19 Feb 2023US$49.9bUS$63.9bUS$1.6b14.9x30.5x0.8x
Price to Earnings Ratio

30.5x


Total Market Cap: US$49.9bTotal Earnings: US$1.6bTotal Revenue: US$63.9bTotal Market Cap vs Earnings and Revenue0%0%0%
U.S. HR Services Industry Price to Earnings3Y Average 35.5x202420252026
Current Industry PE
  • Investors are relatively neutral on the American Human Resource and Employment Services industry at the moment, indicating that they anticipate long term growth rates to remain steady.
  • The industry is trading close to its 3-year average PE ratio of 35.5x.
  • The 3-year average PS ratio of 2.5x is higher than the industry's current PS ratio of 2.0x.
Past Earnings Growth
  • The earnings for companies in the Human Resource and Employment Services industry have grown 46% per year over the last three years.
  • Revenues for these companies have grown 10% per year.
  • This means that more sales are being generated by these companies overall, and subsequently their profits are increasing too.

Industry Comparison

How does U.S. HR Services compare with similar industries?

US Market1.43%
Industrials3.31%
Professional Services-5.98%
HR Services-7.41%
Research and Consulting Services-4.03%
Industry PEThere are no additional sub-industries under this industry.
Forecasted GrowthThere are no additional sub-industries under this industry.

Top Stock Gainers and Losers

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

CompanyLast Price7D1YValuation
BZ KanzhunUS$18.344.7%
+US$376.0m		15.1%PE23.6x
LGCL Lucas GCUS$1.73-8.5%
US$68.8m		-92.2%PE67.2x
BGSF BGSFUS$5.844.5%
+US$2.8m		18.0%PS0.2x
IPDN Professional Diversity NetworkUS$1.4122.6%
+US$1.3m		-62.6%PS1.1x
YOUL Youlife GroupUS$1.180.9%
+US$760.5k		n/aPS0.4x

Latest News

NSP
US$30.00
Insperity
7D
-26.5%
1Y
-64.7%
MHH
US$6.95
Mastech Digital
7D
0.7%
1Y
-46.6%
UPWK
US$14.50
Upwork
7D
-18.6%
1Y
-12.4%
PAYC
US$118.71
Paycom Software
7D
-8.6%
1Y
-42.7%

PAYC: Sector Repricing And Stable Macro Will Support Future Upside

Narrative Update Analysts have trimmed their price targets on Paycom, with our fair value estimate moving from US$201.29 to US$197.18, citing refreshed sector outlooks, updated interest rate assumptions, and revised expectations around revenue growth, margins, and future P/E multiples. Analyst Commentary Recent Street research on Paycom has centered on recalibrating price targets and assumptions rather than shifting ratings in a dramatic way.
ADP
US$217.57
Automatic Data Processing
7D
-7.3%
1Y
-29.0%

ADP: Dividend Power And HR Platform Execution Will Support Premium P/E

Analysts have trimmed their average price target on Automatic Data Processing by about $10, reflecting slightly more cautious assumptions on revenue growth, profit margins and future P/E multiples after a series of target cuts from major research firms, alongside one fresh bullish initiation. Analyst Commentary Recent research on Automatic Data Processing shows a cluster of target cuts alongside one new, more optimistic initiation.
PCTY
US$107.68
Paylocity Holding
7D
-15.0%
1Y
-49.7%

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TNET
US$45.26
TriNet Group
7D
-20.1%
1Y
-50.9%
RHI
US$27.14
Robert Half
7D
-17.3%
1Y
-53.1%

RHI: Higher P/E Assumptions Will Support A More Constructive Share Outlook

Analysts have nudged their price targets on Robert Half higher by a few dollars, reflecting updated views on fair value around $48.45, a slightly higher discount rate, modestly adjusted revenue growth and profit margin assumptions, and a higher projected P/E multiple. Analyst Commentary Recent Street research shows a cluster of upward price target revisions on Robert Half, with several bullish analysts tightening their views around the updated fair value assumptions near $48.45.
LGCL
US$1.73
Lucas GC
7D
-8.5%
1Y
-92.2%
BZ
US$18.34
Kanzhun
7D
4.7%
1Y
15.1%

BZ: Earnings Visibility And Cash Flow Resilience Will Support Further Upside

Analysts have nudged their price expectations for Kanzhun slightly higher, lifting fair value by roughly US$0.37 per share. They have adjusted assumptions around the discount rate, revenue growth, profit margins and future P/E to reflect updated views on the company’s earnings profile and risk pricing.
PAYX
US$94.84
Paychex
7D
-3.7%
1Y
-35.5%
JOB
US$0.23
GEE Group
7D
1.3%
1Y
-0.5%
YOUL
US$1.18
Youlife Group
7D
0.9%
1Y
n/a
NIXX
US$0.57
Nixxy
7D
4.4%
1Y
-77.9%
IPDN
US$1.41
Professional Diversity Network
7D
22.6%
1Y
-62.6%
BGSF
US$5.84
BGSF
7D
4.5%
1Y
18.0%