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U.S. HR Services Industry Analysis

UpdatedApr 07, 2026
DataAggregated Company Financials
Companies40
  • 7D0.04%
  • 3M-21.8%
  • 1Y-30.3%
  • YTDn/a

The HR Services industry has stayed flat over the last week. Unfortunately though, the industry is down 30% over the past 12 months. Earnings are forecast to grow by 12% annually.

Industry Valuation and Performance

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

DateMarket CapRevenueEarningsPEAbsolute PEPS
Tue, 07 Apr 2026US$148.6bUS$80.5bUS$4.1b18.1x36.6x1.8x
Thu, 05 Mar 2026US$156.8bUS$80.3bUS$4.0b19.7x39.4x2x
Sat, 31 Jan 2026US$192.0bUS$87.0bUS$5.1b22.7x37.8x2.2x
Mon, 29 Dec 2025US$205.6bUS$86.5bUS$5.0b20.7x41.2x2.4x
Wed, 26 Nov 2025US$200.4bUS$87.4bUS$5.0b20.7x39.8x2.3x
Fri, 24 Oct 2025US$225.7bUS$86.6bUS$6.3b27.5x36x2.6x
Sun, 21 Sep 2025US$235.0bUS$86.4bUS$6.3b28.6x37.1x2.7x
Tue, 19 Aug 2025US$238.4bUS$86.8bUS$6.2b29.9x38.7x2.7x
Thu, 17 Jul 2025US$227.7bUS$79.8bUS$6.7b30.5x33.9x2.9x
Sat, 14 Jun 2025US$239.7bUS$79.7bUS$6.8b31.1x35.2x3x
Mon, 12 May 2025US$239.3bUS$79.7bUS$6.9b27.3x34.9x3x
Wed, 09 Apr 2025US$222.8bUS$80.1bUS$6.7b25.1x33.2x2.8x
Fri, 07 Mar 2025US$246.0bUS$80.0bUS$6.7b22.4x36.7x3.1x
Sun, 02 Feb 2025US$250.4bUS$85.8bUS$6.8b24.6x36.6x2.9x
Tue, 31 Dec 2024US$245.3bUS$85.7bUS$6.7b24.2x36.7x2.9x
Thu, 28 Nov 2024US$257.4bUS$85.7bUS$6.6b27.9x39x3x
Sat, 26 Oct 2024US$237.7bUS$86.1bUS$6.4b27x36.9x2.8x
Mon, 23 Sep 2024US$224.6bUS$81.4bUS$6.2b25.5x36.2x2.8x
Wed, 21 Aug 2024US$213.7bUS$81.4bUS$6.2b23x34.5x2.6x
Fri, 19 Jul 2024US$215.5bUS$86.6bUS$6.6b22.2x32.8x2.5x
Sun, 16 Jun 2024US$207.6bUS$87.3bUS$6.5b20.5x31.8x2.4x
Tue, 14 May 2024US$218.2bUS$87.6bUS$6.5b24x33.8x2.5x
Thu, 11 Apr 2024US$224.9bUS$87.5bUS$6.4b23.1x35.4x2.6x
Sat, 09 Mar 2024US$219.1bUS$87.4bUS$6.3b26.3x34.5x2.5x
Mon, 05 Feb 2024US$223.0bUS$87.1bUS$6.3b26.9x35.4x2.6x
Wed, 03 Jan 2024US$215.8bUS$87.3bUS$6.4b26x33.9x2.5x
Fri, 01 Dec 2023US$212.0bUS$87.2bUS$5.9b25.1x36.2x2.4x
Sun, 29 Oct 2023US$200.5bUS$86.9bUS$5.8b19.3x34.3x2.3x
Tue, 26 Sep 2023US$221.9bUS$92.0bUS$6.3b19.8x35.5x2.4x
Thu, 24 Aug 2023US$235.3bUS$92.0bUS$6.2b20.6x38x2.6x
Sat, 22 Jul 2023US$237.4bUS$91.6bUS$6.2b16.9x38x2.6x
Mon, 19 Jun 2023US$220.8bUS$91.8bUS$6.3b16.4x35.1x2.4x
Wed, 17 May 2023US$205.8bUS$91.8bUS$6.3b14.7x32.9x2.2x
Fri, 14 Apr 2023US$175.4bUS$87.1bUS$6.0b12.8x29.3x2x
Price to Earnings Ratio

29.3x


Total Market Cap: US$175.4bTotal Earnings: US$6.0bTotal Revenue: US$87.1bTotal Market Cap vs Earnings and Revenue0%0%0%
U.S. HR Services Industry Price to Earnings3Y Average 35.8x202420252026
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 35.8x.
  • The 3-year average PS ratio of 2.6x is higher than the industry's current PS ratio of 1.8x.
Past Earnings Growth
  • The earnings for companies in the Human Resource and Employment Services industry have declined 12% per year over the last three years,
  • Revenues have also declined 2.6% per year.
  • This means overall sales from these companies are declining and profits are subsequently falling as well.

Industry Comparison

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

US Market4.40%
Industrials5.30%
Professional Services2.56%
HR Services0.044%
Research and Consulting Services5.38%
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$204.340.6%
+US$467.1m		-26.2%PE19.4x
PAYC Paycom SoftwareUS$122.971.7%
+US$106.3m		-37.4%PE14.4x
UPWK UpworkUS$11.337.2%
+US$99.1m		-5.3%PE12.8x
BZ KanzhunUS$13.501.2%
+US$79.2m		-10.7%PE15.7x
KFY Korn FerryUS$63.350.7%
+US$23.9m		4.2%PE12.4x

Latest News

RHI
US$24.88
Robert Half
7D
-3.4%
1Y
-47.4%

RHI: Cost Action Charge Will Pressure Profitability Despite Limited AI Disruption Risk

Analysts have reduced the Robert Half fair value estimate from $22.00 to $20.00, reflecting lower price targets on the stock after recent research updates that highlight tempered profitability expectations and relatively limited AI disruption risk. Analyst Commentary Recent research updates point to a more cautious tone around Robert Half, centered on tempered profitability expectations and a reset in valuation assumptions.
TNET
US$37.61
TriNet Group
7D
-0.3%
1Y
-48.9%

TNET: Q4 Delivery And Buybacks Will Support Future Upside

Analysts have trimmed their average price target on TriNet Group to $64, citing updated estimates around revenue growth, profit margins and an adjusted future P/E outlook. This has led to a slightly higher discount rate in their models.
NSP
US$27.97
Insperity
7D
1.6%
1Y
-65.6%

NSP: Stable Assumptions And Higher Future P/E Will Support Earnings Recovery

Analysts have maintained their $40.50 price target for Insperity, citing relatively stable assumptions around the discount rate, revenue growth, profit margin, and future P/E as the basis for keeping the valuation unchanged. What's in the News Insperity and Workday launched the Insperity HRScale solution for small and midsized businesses, combining Insperity's PEO model and HR support with Workday's Human Capital Management suite to handle HR administration, compliance support, and workforce analytics (Key Developments).
FVRR
US$10.28
Fiverr International
7D
4.7%
1Y
-56.1%

FVRR: High Value Work Shift Will Define 2026 AI Transition

Narrative Update Analysts cut Fiverr International's consensus price target toward $16, with several firms citing softer 2026 guidance, AI-related pressure on lower-end work, and the shift toward higher-value, complex projects as reasons for more cautious expectations. Analyst Commentary Recent research on Fiverr highlights a clear split between analysts who see long-term potential in the new focus on higher value work and those who are more concerned about the near-term hit to growth, profitability and visibility.
PAYC
US$122.97
Paycom Software
7D
1.7%
1Y
-37.4%
FA
US$11.19
First Advantage
7D
-2.2%
1Y
-16.2%

FA: 2026 Guidance And Buybacks Will Support Margins And Upside Potential

Analysts have reduced their price target on First Advantage from $20 to $17 as they factor in updated views on fair value, discount rate, revenue growth, profit margin, and future P/E assumptions. What's in the News First Advantage issued earnings guidance for full year 2026, with expected revenue in a range of $1,625 million to $1,700 million (company guidance).
MAN
US$28.60
ManpowerGroup
7D
-3.8%
1Y
-42.1%

MAN: AI Hiring Partnership Will Support Future Earnings Power

Analysts now estimate ManpowerGroup's fair value at approximately $49.64, adjusted from the prior estimate of $50.00. This change reflects updated views on the discount rate, revenue growth, profit margin, and future P/E assumptions.
NIXX
US$0.74
Nixxy
7D
-28.0%
1Y
-54.5%
BZ
US$13.50
Kanzhun
7D
1.2%
1Y
-10.7%

BZ: Fair Value View Will Rely On Expanded Buybacks And Margin Outlook

Analysts have cut their price target on Kanzhun from about $21.04 to about $15.90 as they now factor in more moderate revenue growth and a lower future P/E of roughly 21.7x, partly offset by expectations for a higher profit margin of about 33.6%. What's in the News Kanzhun increased its equity buyback authorization by US$150 million to a total of US$400 million and extended the program to August 28, 2027 (company announcement).
UPWK
US$11.33
Upwork
7D
7.2%
1Y
-5.3%

UPWK: Share Buybacks And Higher Margin Outlook Will Support Future Earnings Power

Upwork's updated analyst price target holds at $27, as analysts balance slightly higher modeled revenue growth and profit margins with a modestly higher discount rate and mostly lower Street targets in recent research. Analyst Commentary Recent research on Upwork reflects a mixed but constructive tone, with several firms trimming their price targets while one raised its target, and Goldman Sachs also adjusting its view.
HQI
US$10.50
HireQuest
7D
7.3%
1Y
-2.9%
KELY.A
US$8.81
Kelly Services
7D
-1.7%
1Y
-25.5%
ADP
US$204.34
Automatic Data Processing
7D
0.6%
1Y
-26.2%

AI Payroll Demand And International Expansion Will Shape A Steady But Limited Outlook

Catalysts About Automatic Data Processing Automatic Data Processing provides payroll and broader human capital management services and outsourcing solutions to employers of various sizes across multiple countries. What are the underlying business or industry changes driving this perspective?
PAYX
US$91.85
Paychex
7D
-1.4%
1Y
-34.6%

AI Rollout And PEO Demand Will Support Steady Outlook Despite Integration Risks

Catalysts About Paychex Paychex provides HR, payroll, benefits and PEO solutions to businesses of various sizes, with a large small business client base. What are the underlying business or industry changes driving this perspective?
PCTY
US$106.80
Paylocity Holding
7D
-1.7%
1Y
-38.9%

PCTY: Stable Margins And Buybacks Will Drive Long Term Upside

Analysts trimmed the Paylocity Holding fair value estimate by about $1 to $169.43 per share. The change reflects updated price targets across the Street and slightly higher discount rate and future P/E assumptions, while revenue growth and profit margin expectations remain essentially unchanged.
KFY
US$63.35
Korn Ferry
7D
0.7%
1Y
4.2%

KFY: Executive Search Resilience And Buybacks Will Support Future Upside

Narrative Update The average analyst price target for Korn Ferry has been reduced by $7, as reflected in recent cuts to $65 and $75. Analysts attribute this change to lower sector valuation multiples, while also noting a solid quarter, encouraging new business, increased buybacks, and relatively resilient executive search demand.