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U.S. Research and Consulting Services Industry Analysis

UpdatedJun 16, 2026
DataAggregated Company Financials
Companies91
  • 7D-4.2%
  • 3M-6.7%
  • 1Y-7.5%
  • YTDn/a

Over the last 7 days, the Research and Consulting Services industry has remained flat, although notably Jacobs Solutions gained 3.8%. As for the longer term, the industry has declined 5.8% in the last year. Looking forward, earnings are forecast to grow by 19% annually.

Industry Valuation and Performance

Has the U.S. Research and Consulting Services Industry valuation changed over the past few years?

DateMarket CapRevenueEarningsPEAbsolute PEPS
Tue, 16 Jun 2026US$164.6bUS$121.8bUS$6.1b20.4x27.1x1.4x
Thu, 14 May 2026US$165.0bUS$122.1bUS$6.2b19.7x26.5x1.4x
Sat, 11 Apr 2026US$170.0bUS$119.8bUS$5.8b21.3x29.1x1.4x
Mon, 09 Mar 2026US$181.2bUS$120.7bUS$6.1b22.7x29.7x1.5x
Wed, 04 Feb 2026US$187.4bUS$120.5bUS$5.6b24x33.2x1.6x
Fri, 02 Jan 2026US$186.0bUS$120.7bUS$5.6b25.7x33.4x1.5x
Sun, 30 Nov 2025US$186.0bUS$120.0bUS$5.6b26x33.3x1.6x
Tue, 28 Oct 2025US$188.0bUS$116.9bUS$5.5b27x34.3x1.6x
Thu, 25 Sep 2025US$186.7bUS$116.7bUS$5.6b25.3x33.1x1.6x
Sat, 23 Aug 2025US$186.9bUS$119.1bUS$5.5b26.5x33.8x1.6x
Mon, 21 Jul 2025US$188.9bUS$117.6bUS$5.1b23.7x37.2x1.6x
Wed, 18 Jun 2025US$181.3bUS$117.6bUS$5.1b24.6x35.7x1.5x
Fri, 16 May 2025US$185.7bUS$117.2bUS$5.0b23.9x37x1.6x
Sun, 13 Apr 2025US$164.7bUS$114.4bUS$5.0b20.2x33.2x1.4x
Tue, 11 Mar 2025US$176.0bUS$114.4bUS$4.9b21x36.2x1.5x
Thu, 06 Feb 2025US$231.3bUS$115.8bUS$4.8b26.4x48.3x2x
Sat, 04 Jan 2025US$226.1bUS$113.6bUS$4.9b24.9x46.1x2x
Mon, 02 Dec 2024US$244.8bUS$109.6bUS$5.3b25.5x46.1x2.2x
Wed, 30 Oct 2024US$252.2bUS$114.6bUS$5.3b28.7x48x2.2x
Fri, 27 Sep 2024US$243.7bUS$107.7bUS$3.6b30.6x68.2x2.3x
Sun, 25 Aug 2024US$242.7bUS$107.4bUS$3.7b31x66x2.3x
Tue, 23 Jul 2024US$227.2bUS$105.7bUS$3.0b31.9x75.2x2.2x
Thu, 20 Jun 2024US$215.5bUS$105.6bUS$3.0b30.2x72x2x
Sat, 18 May 2024US$218.1bUS$105.4bUS$2.8b29.9x77.4x2.1x
Mon, 15 Apr 2024US$207.3bUS$103.8bUS$2.6b30.2x81.3x2x
Wed, 13 Mar 2024US$208.4bUS$101.4bUS$2.3b30.5x89.5x2.1x
Fri, 09 Feb 2024US$199.8bUS$100.2bUS$3.5b31.6x56.9x2x
Sun, 07 Jan 2024US$204.0bUS$105.8bUS$4.0b30x51.3x1.9x
Tue, 05 Dec 2023US$203.6bUS$105.8bUS$4.0b29.9x51.2x1.9x
Thu, 02 Nov 2023US$186.0bUS$105.0b-US$462,801,901.0031.5x-401.8x1.8x
Sat, 30 Sep 2023US$186.0bUS$98.7bUS$453.7m29.6x409.9x1.9x
Mon, 28 Aug 2023US$192.7bUS$98.8bUS$268.8m32.2x716.8x2x
Wed, 26 Jul 2023US$162.4bUS$94.7bUS$46.7m25.2x3476x1.7x
Fri, 23 Jun 2023US$194.9bUS$97.0bUS$518.1m27.3x376.1x2x
Price to Earnings Ratio

376.1x


Total Market Cap: US$194.9bTotal Earnings: US$518.1mTotal Revenue: US$97.0bTotal Market Cap vs Earnings and Revenue0%0%0%
U.S. Research and Consulting Services Industry Price to Earnings3Y Average 129.8x202420252026
Current Industry PE
  • Investors are pessimistic on the American Research and Consulting 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 27.1x which is lower than its 3-year average PE of 130x.
  • The 3-year average PS ratio of 1.8x is higher than the industry's current PS ratio of 1.4x.
Past Earnings Growth
  • The earnings for companies in the Research and Consulting Services industry have grown 127% per year over the last three years.
  • Revenues for these companies have grown 7.9% 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. Research and Consulting Services compare with similar industries?

US Market2.20%
Industrials2.53%
Professional Services-2.55%
Research and Consulting Services-4.18%
HR Services-0.90%
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
J Jacobs SolutionsUS$124.573.8%
+US$544.4m		-4.0%PE35.9x
VRSK Verisk AnalyticsUS$180.460.8%
+US$195.2m		-41.7%PE26x
RHLD Resolute Holdings ManagementUS$131.7011.3%
+US$110.6m		301.2%PE18.4x
LZ LegalZoom.comUS$5.986.6%
+US$63.5m		-30.2%PE90x
SPIR Spire GlobalUS$18.448.3%
+US$55.0m		66.7%PE14.6x

Latest News

LDOS
US$114.60
Leidos Holdings
7D
-6.7%
1Y
-22.7%
SPIR
US$18.44
Spire Global
7D
8.3%
1Y
66.7%
PSN
US$55.49
Parsons
7D
-4.0%
1Y
-19.8%
PL
US$30.58
Planet Labs PBC
7D
-6.6%
1Y
472.7%
Narrative Update • Jun 15

PL: Defense And Intelligence Contracts Will Drive Future Cash Flow Upside

Analysts have adjusted their price target on Planet Labs PBC to $40.00 from $36.33, reflecting updated assumptions on discount rate, revenue growth, profit margin and a very large forward P/E multiple of about 386x. What's in the News Record Q1 FY2027 revenue of US$94.2 million, up 42% year over year, driven largely by more than 65% growth in defense and intelligence contracts with agencies such as the U.S. National Geospatial Intelligence Agency and Navy, plus international customers in Greece and Sweden (source: multiple Q1 FY2027 earnings reports).
LZ
US$5.98
LegalZoom.com
7D
6.6%
1Y
-30.2%
J
US$124.57
Jacobs Solutions
7D
3.8%
1Y
-4.0%
BAH
US$74.55
Booz Allen Hamilton Holding
7D
-5.9%
1Y
-27.0%
CLVT
US$2.12
Clarivate
7D
-13.1%
1Y
-50.6%
CACI
US$507.56
CACI International
7D
-2.2%
1Y
13.7%
EFX
US$165.13
Equifax
7D
-1.6%
1Y
-38.3%
VRSK
US$180.46
Verisk Analytics
7D
0.8%
1Y
-41.7%
TRU
US$67.31
TransUnion
7D
-2.2%
1Y
-21.6%
Narrative Update • Jun 06

TRU: Cloud Data Partnerships Will Offset Legal Overhang And Support Future Upside

Analysts have trimmed their price target on TransUnion by about $1 to $90.10, reflecting updated assumptions for revenue growth, profit margins, and future P/E that keep the overall outlook relatively consistent. What's in the News TransUnion reported Q1 2026 adjusted earnings of $1.18 per share and updated full year guidance, including expected 2026 revenue of $5.1b to $5.135b and diluted EPS of $4.04 to $4.11, along with guidance for Q2 2026 that includes expected revenue of $1.271b to $1.283b and diluted EPS of $0.61 to $0.64.
ICFI
US$72.15
ICF International
7D
1.9%
1Y
-16.2%
Narrative Update • Jun 05

ICFI: Federal Contract Wins And Insider Buying Will Drive Future Upside Potential

Analysts are maintaining their $124.00 price target on ICF International, citing updated assumptions that include a slightly higher discount rate, a revenue growth outlook of 7.01%, a modestly lower profit margin of 6.70%, and a future P/E assumption of 17.89x. What's in the News Director Michael J.
MG
US$18.50
Mistras Group
7D
3.1%
1Y
139.0%
Narrative Update • Jun 02

MG: Higher Revenue Outlook And P/E Reassessment Will Support Upside Potential

Analysts have lifted their price target on Mistras Group from $18 to $21, pointing to updated assumptions around fair value, discount rate, revenue growth, profit margin and future P/E as the key drivers of this change. What's in the News Mistras Group reaffirmed earnings guidance for the full year 2026, indicating expected revenue in a range of $730.0 million to $750.0 million (Source: Key Developments).
ANDG
US$37.42
Andersen Group
7D
3.7%
1Y
n/a
RHLD
US$131.70
Resolute Holdings Management
7D
11.3%
1Y
301.2%
Analysis Article • May 14

Statutory Profit Doesn't Reflect How Good Resolute Holdings Management's (NYSE:RHLD) Earnings Are

Even though Resolute Holdings Management, Inc. ( NYSE:RHLD ) posted strong earnings, investors appeared to be...