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U.S. HR Services Industry Analysis

UpdatedFeb 10, 2026
DataAggregated Company Financials
Companies45
  • 7D-5.2%
  • 3M-11.6%
  • 1Y-29.8%
  • YTDn/a

Over the last 7 days, the HR Services industry has dropped 5.2%, driven by a pullback from Automatic Data Processing of 3.6%. However, the industry is down 30% over the past year. Earnings are forecast to grow by 13% annually.

Industry Valuation and Performance

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

DateMarket CapRevenueEarningsPEAbsolute PEPS
Wed, 11 Feb 2026US$170.1bUS$85.2bUS$5.2b21.3x32.4x2x
Fri, 09 Jan 2026US$205.1bUS$86.5bUS$5.0b21.7x41x2.4x
Sun, 07 Dec 2025US$206.7bUS$87.4bUS$5.0b20.1x41x2.4x
Tue, 04 Nov 2025US$209.8bUS$87.0bUS$6.1b25.1x34.4x2.4x
Thu, 02 Oct 2025US$232.6bUS$86.6bUS$6.3b27.3x37x2.7x
Sat, 30 Aug 2025US$245.0bUS$86.9bUS$6.2b30.3x39.5x2.8x
Mon, 28 Jul 2025US$241.2bUS$85.0bUS$6.7b25.4x36x2.8x
Wed, 25 Jun 2025US$238.7bUS$79.7bUS$6.8b31.5x35.1x3x
Fri, 23 May 2025US$247.7bUS$79.7bUS$6.8b32.3x36.3x3.1x
Sun, 20 Apr 2025US$226.9bUS$79.0bUS$6.9b22.2x32.8x2.9x
Tue, 18 Mar 2025US$233.6bUS$80.0bUS$6.7b24.1x34.8x2.9x
Thu, 13 Feb 2025US$249.5bUS$85.9bUS$6.8b23.5x36.7x2.9x
Sat, 11 Jan 2025US$241.5bUS$85.7bUS$6.7b23.6x36.1x2.8x
Mon, 09 Dec 2024US$254.0bUS$85.7bUS$6.7b26.4x38.1x3x
Wed, 06 Nov 2024US$240.2bUS$85.8bUS$6.6b27.8x36.3x2.8x
Fri, 04 Oct 2024US$230.0bUS$81.4bUS$6.2b25.6x37x2.8x
Sun, 01 Sep 2024US$222.3bUS$81.4bUS$6.2b23.7x35.9x2.7x
Tue, 30 Jul 2024US$210.4bUS$81.2bUS$6.2b22.6x34x2.6x
Thu, 27 Jun 2024US$210.6bUS$87.3bUS$6.5b20.5x32.3x2.4x
Sat, 25 May 2024US$219.7bUS$87.6bUS$6.5b23.1x34x2.5x
Mon, 22 Apr 2024US$214.6bUS$87.1bUS$6.1b23.6x35x2.5x
Wed, 20 Mar 2024US$219.6bUS$87.4bUS$6.3b22.9x34.7x2.5x
Fri, 16 Feb 2024US$222.9bUS$87.3bUS$6.4b27.1x34.9x2.6x
Sun, 14 Jan 2024US$215.0bUS$87.3bUS$6.4b26.4x33.8x2.5x
Tue, 12 Dec 2023US$216.3bUS$87.2bUS$6.3b27.5x34.2x2.5x
Thu, 09 Nov 2023US$200.6bUS$87.2bUS$5.8b23.2x34.5x2.3x
Sat, 07 Oct 2023US$229.0bUS$92.1bUS$6.3b20x36.4x2.5x
Mon, 04 Sep 2023US$238.6bUS$92.0bUS$6.2b21x38.5x2.6x
Wed, 02 Aug 2023US$243.0bUS$91.2bUS$6.1b18x39.8x2.7x
Fri, 30 Jun 2023US$216.2bUS$91.8bUS$6.2b16.6x34.6x2.4x
Sun, 28 May 2023US$208.2bUS$91.8bUS$6.3b15.7x33x2.3x
Tue, 25 Apr 2023US$174.3bUS$86.7bUS$6.0b12.2x29.1x2x
Thu, 23 Mar 2023US$171.7bUS$87.3bUS$6.0b12.8x28.6x2x
Sat, 18 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 pessimistic on the American Human Resource and Employment 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 32.4x which is lower than its 3-year average PE 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 45% 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 Market0.33%
Industrials4.03%
Professional Services-3.22%
HR Services-5.18%
Research and Consulting Services1.04%
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
ALIT AlightUS$1.540.7%
+US$5.2m		-77.0%PS0.4x
BGSF BGSFUS$5.786.1%
+US$3.7m		15.6%PS0.2x
DLHC DLH HoldingsUS$5.843.2%
+US$2.6m		-6.4%PE62.1x
IPDN Professional Diversity NetworkUS$1.3512.5%
+US$732.3k		-60.7%PS1x
JOB GEE GroupUS$0.230.7%
+US$165.0k		1.6%PS0.3x

Latest News

ALIT
US$1.54
Alight
7D
0.7%
1Y
-77.0%
FA
US$11.24
First Advantage
7D
-10.7%
1Y
-43.3%

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PCTY
US$112.31
Paylocity Holding
7D
-17.2%
1Y
-46.9%

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TNET
US$52.90
TriNet Group
7D
-15.5%
1Y
-43.7%
RHI
US$29.12
Robert Half
7D
-14.4%
1Y
-51.0%

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.
NSP
US$36.70
Insperity
7D
-14.9%
1Y
-54.6%

NSP: Fair Value Will Hold As Earnings Recover After Index Shift

Analysts have trimmed their price target on Insperity to US$42.75 from US$45.00, citing slightly lower fair value estimates tied to modest adjustments in discount rate, profit margin assumptions and a lower projected future P/E multiple. What's in the News Insperity, Inc.
BZ
US$18.15
Kanzhun
7D
-3.5%
1Y
15.3%

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.
DLHC
US$5.84
DLH Holdings
7D
3.2%
1Y
-6.4%
PAYX
US$98.09
Paychex
7D
-4.3%
1Y
-33.3%
ADP
US$226.62
Automatic Data Processing
7D
-3.6%
1Y
-25.9%
JOB
US$0.23
GEE Group
7D
0.7%
1Y
1.6%
IPDN
US$1.35
Professional Diversity Network
7D
12.5%
1Y
-60.7%
BGSF
US$5.78
BGSF
7D
6.1%
1Y
15.6%