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U.S. HR Services Industry Analysis

UpdatedNov 25, 2025
DataAggregated Company Financials
Companies46
  • 7D1.1%
  • 3M-16.7%
  • 1Y-20.9%
  • YTDn/a

Over the last 7 days, the HR Services industry has risen 1.3%, driven by gains in Automatic Data Processing and Kanzhun of 0.9% and 8.1%, respectively. However, the industry is down 21% over the past year. As for the next few years, earnings are expected to grow by 16% per annum.

Industry Valuation and Performance

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

DateMarket CapRevenueEarningsPEAbsolute PEPS
Sat, 29 Nov 2025US$201.3bUS$87.4bUS$5.0b19.5x40x2.3x
Mon, 27 Oct 2025US$223.7bUS$86.6bUS$6.3b27.8x35.7x2.6x
Wed, 24 Sep 2025US$235.9bUS$86.4bUS$6.3b28.4x37.2x2.7x
Fri, 22 Aug 2025US$245.4bUS$86.9bUS$6.2b29.8x39.6x2.8x
Sun, 20 Jul 2025US$232.2bUS$79.8bUS$6.6b30.9x35.2x2.9x
Tue, 17 Jun 2025US$237.2bUS$79.7bUS$6.8b31.3x34.9x3x
Thu, 15 May 2025US$241.6bUS$79.7bUS$6.9b28.4x35.3x3x
Sat, 12 Apr 2025US$231.1bUS$80.1bUS$6.7b26.3x34.4x2.9x
Mon, 10 Mar 2025US$244.0bUS$80.0bUS$6.7b22.8x36.4x3x
Wed, 05 Feb 2025US$251.7bUS$85.7bUS$6.8b24.3x36.8x2.9x
Fri, 03 Jan 2025US$243.2bUS$85.7bUS$6.7b23.6x36.4x2.8x
Sun, 01 Dec 2024US$256.4bUS$85.7bUS$6.6b27.6x38.9x3x
Tue, 29 Oct 2024US$235.4bUS$86.1bUS$6.4b27.3x36.6x2.7x
Thu, 26 Sep 2024US$225.2bUS$81.4bUS$6.2b25x36.3x2.8x
Sat, 24 Aug 2024US$216.6bUS$81.4bUS$6.2b23.8x35x2.7x
Mon, 22 Jul 2024US$211.5bUS$86.3bUS$6.6b22.1x32.3x2.5x
Wed, 19 Jun 2024US$209.3bUS$87.3bUS$6.5b20.6x32.1x2.4x
Fri, 17 May 2024US$218.8bUS$87.6bUS$6.5b24.2x33.8x2.5x
Sun, 14 Apr 2024US$220.1bUS$87.5bUS$6.4b23.2x34.6x2.5x
Tue, 12 Mar 2024US$220.2bUS$87.4bUS$6.3b24.5x34.7x2.5x
Thu, 08 Feb 2024US$224.1bUS$87.1bUS$6.3b27x35.5x2.6x
Sat, 06 Jan 2024US$213.5bUS$87.3bUS$6.4b26x33.5x2.4x
Mon, 04 Dec 2023US$216.1bUS$87.2bUS$5.9b24.9x36.9x2.5x
Wed, 01 Nov 2023US$204.1bUS$87.0bUS$5.8b21.2x34.9x2.3x
Fri, 29 Sep 2023US$225.0bUS$92.1bUS$6.3b19.8x35.7x2.4x
Sun, 27 Aug 2023US$236.0bUS$92.0bUS$6.2b20.6x38.1x2.6x
Tue, 25 Jul 2023US$239.2bUS$91.6bUS$6.2b17.1x38.3x2.6x
Thu, 22 Jun 2023US$219.0bUS$91.8bUS$6.3b16.4x34.8x2.4x
Sat, 20 May 2023US$210.2bUS$91.7bUS$6.3b15.5x33.3x2.3x
Mon, 17 Apr 2023US$173.9bUS$87.1bUS$6.0b13x29x2x
Wed, 15 Mar 2023US$45.8bUS$65.3bUS$1.4b12.6x32.9x0.7x
Fri, 10 Feb 2023US$48.8bUS$63.7bUS$1.7b13.8x28.5x0.8x
Sun, 08 Jan 2023US$45.2bUS$64.0bUS$2.1b12.2x22x0.7x
Tue, 06 Dec 2022US$46.6bUS$63.7bUS$2.7b12.1x17x0.7x
Price to Earnings Ratio

17x


Total Market Cap: US$46.6bTotal Earnings: US$2.7bTotal Revenue: US$63.7bTotal Market Cap vs Earnings and Revenue0%0%0%
U.S. HR Services Industry Price to Earnings3Y Average 34.3x202320242025
Current Industry PE
  • Investors are optimistic on the American Human Resource and Employment Services industry, and appear confident in long term growth rates.
  • The industry is trading at a PE ratio of 40.1x which is higher than its 3-year average PE of 34.3x.
  • The industry is trading close to its 3-year average PS ratio of 2.4x.
Past Earnings Growth
  • The earnings for companies in the Human Resource and Employment Services industry have grown 22% per year over the last three years.
  • Revenues for these companies have grown 11% 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 Market4.11%
Industrials3.71%
Professional Services2.03%
HR Services1.13%
Research and Consulting Services3.49%
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
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
UPWK UpworkUS$19.7410.5%
+US$244.3m		16.3%PE10.4x
ALIT AlightUS$2.3116.7%
+US$172.5m		-71.1%PS0.5x
PAYX PaychexUS$111.690.2%
+US$82.8m		-23.6%PE24.9x

Latest News

KFRC
US$29.40
Kforce
7D
-1.5%
1Y
-51.0%
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.
PAYX
US$111.69
Paychex
7D
0.2%
1Y
-23.6%

PAYX: Acquisition Synergy Will Boost Solution Suite And Support Margin Resilience

The analyst price target for Paychex has edged down slightly, with the fair value estimate decreasing by $0.57 to $134.14. Analysts cite ongoing macroeconomic concerns and mixed signals from recent earnings results as key factors behind the adjustment.
UPWK
US$19.74
Upwork
7D
10.5%
1Y
16.3%
SKIL
US$9.99
Skillsoft
7D
-7.7%
1Y
-34.7%
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.
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.
ALIT
US$2.31
Alight
7D
16.7%
1Y
-71.1%

Alight's (NYSE:ALIT) Dividend Will Be $0.04

Nov 24
Alight's (NYSE:ALIT) Dividend Will Be $0.04
FA
US$13.88
First Advantage
7D
1.8%
1Y
-27.8%

FA: Rising Synergy Benefits Will Drive Improved Earnings Outlook

Analysts have slightly lowered their price target for First Advantage, decreasing it from $17.86 to $17.43. They cited modest reductions in projected revenue growth and profit margins as the reason for this change.
KFY
US$65.77
Korn Ferry
7D
1.4%
1Y
-16.0%

KFY: Executive Search Sector Momentum Will Support Upcoming Profit Margins

Analysts have lowered Korn Ferry's fair value price target from $83.75 to $81.00 per share, citing slightly slower projected revenue growth and a modest increase in the discount rate. This comes despite resilient profit margins and positive signals from the executive search sector.
BZ
US$22.10
Kanzhun
7D
8.1%
1Y
63.7%
NIXX
US$1.07
Nixxy
7D
-2.7%
1Y
-57.9%
HQI
US$8.69
HireQuest
7D
-4.9%
1Y
-42.9%
MHH
US$7.88
Mastech Digital
7D
-1.3%
1Y
-48.8%
DAY
US$69.10
Dayforce
7D
0.4%
1Y
-13.6%