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U.S. Research and Consulting Services Industry Analysis

UpdatedMay 29, 2026
DataAggregated Company Financials
Companies92
  • 7D4.7%
  • 3M-2.0%
  • 1Y0.6%
  • YTDn/a

Over the last 7 days, the Research and Consulting Services industry has risen 4.7%, driven by gains from Planet Labs PBC of 21%. The industry has been flat over the past 12 months despite the gain this week. 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
Fri, 29 May 2026US$172.6bUS$121.8bUS$6.2b20.1x28x1.4x
Sun, 26 Apr 2026US$168.6bUS$120.4bUS$5.9b21.6x28.8x1.4x
Tue, 24 Mar 2026US$170.0bUS$120.1bUS$5.8b21.2x29.3x1.4x
Thu, 19 Feb 2026US$171.0bUS$120.6bUS$5.9b20.6x29.1x1.4x
Sat, 17 Jan 2026US$200.0bUS$120.7bUS$5.6b25.6x35.6x1.7x
Mon, 15 Dec 2025US$186.1bUS$119.9bUS$5.5b27x33.7x1.6x
Wed, 12 Nov 2025US$186.1bUS$117.9bUS$5.7b26.9x32.9x1.6x
Fri, 10 Oct 2025US$191.3bUS$116.7bUS$5.6b25.5x34x1.6x
Sun, 07 Sep 2025US$179.4bUS$116.7bUS$5.6b26.9x31.9x1.5x
Tue, 05 Aug 2025US$182.2bUS$118.1bUS$5.4b25.8x33.8x1.5x
Thu, 03 Jul 2025US$186.7bUS$117.6bUS$5.1b26.2x36.7x1.6x
Sat, 31 May 2025US$179.1bUS$117.6bUS$5.1b23.3x35.2x1.5x
Mon, 28 Apr 2025US$175.7bUS$115.0bUS$5.1b20.7x34.6x1.5x
Wed, 26 Mar 2025US$170.9bUS$114.5bUS$5.0b19.9x34.5x1.5x
Fri, 21 Feb 2025US$221.5bUS$116.6bUS$5.8b24.6x38.3x1.9x
Sun, 19 Jan 2025US$235.2bUS$113.6bUS$4.8b25.6x48.9x2.1x
Tue, 17 Dec 2024US$233.8bUS$109.7bUS$5.3b25x43.8x2.1x
Thu, 14 Nov 2024US$262.5bUS$115.2bUS$5.3b27.3x49.3x2.3x
Sat, 12 Oct 2024US$249.4bUS$113.1bUS$3.8b32x66.2x2.2x
Mon, 09 Sep 2024US$236.0bUS$107.5bUS$3.5b30.2x67.1x2.2x
Wed, 07 Aug 2024US$225.5bUS$107.0bUS$3.8b29.7x59.2x2.1x
Fri, 05 Jul 2024US$218.1bUS$105.6bUS$3.0b28.9x72.8x2.1x
Sun, 02 Jun 2024US$213.4bUS$105.7bUS$3.0b30x70.8x2x
Tue, 30 Apr 2024US$207.0bUS$104.4bUS$2.6b30.7x78.8x2x
Thu, 28 Mar 2024US$209.7bUS$101.2bUS$2.3b30.6x91.8x2.1x
Sat, 24 Feb 2024US$210.6bUS$101.3bUS$3.5b33x60.6x2.1x
Mon, 22 Jan 2024US$210.0bUS$105.8bUS$4.1b30.7x51.7x2x
Wed, 20 Dec 2023US$207.3bUS$105.8bUS$4.0b31.1x52x2x
Fri, 17 Nov 2023US$197.0bUS$105.4bUS$4.0b31.8x49x1.9x
Sun, 15 Oct 2023US$195.5bUS$103.4bUS$566.8m29.5x344.9x1.9x
Tue, 12 Sep 2023US$191.4bUS$98.7bUS$444.4m32.2x430.7x1.9x
Thu, 10 Aug 2023US$194.3bUS$98.7bUS$218.2m25.8x890.3x2x
Sat, 08 Jul 2023US$160.3bUS$94.7bUS$168.7m27.1x950x1.7x
Mon, 05 Jun 2023US$186.4bUS$97.0bUS$485.9m24.2x383.5x1.9x
Price to Earnings Ratio

383.5x


Total Market Cap: US$186.4bTotal Earnings: US$485.9mTotal Revenue: US$97.0bTotal Market Cap vs Earnings and Revenue0%0%0%
U.S. Research and Consulting Services Industry Price to Earnings3Y Average 135.4x202420252026
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 28.0x which is lower than its 3-year average PE of 135x.
  • 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 133% 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 Market1.83%
Industrials2.62%
Professional Services2.05%
Research and Consulting Services4.72%
HR Services0.73%
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
PL Planet Labs PBCUS$51.4021.0%
+US$3.2b		1,204.6%PS59.5x
LDOS Leidos HoldingsUS$131.596.9%
+US$1.1b		-10.8%PE11.7x
PSN ParsonsUS$58.8313.5%
+US$751.0m		-10.8%PE27.6x
CACI CACI InternationalUS$522.856.7%
+US$724.2m		21.8%PE21.5x
J Jacobs SolutionsUS$118.964.3%
+US$581.0m		-5.6%PE34.3x

Latest News

SAIC
US$103.70
Science Applications International
7D
7.8%
1Y
-10.1%
PL
US$51.40
Planet Labs PBC
7D
21.0%
1Y
1,204.6%
J
US$118.96
Jacobs Solutions
7D
4.3%
1Y
-5.6%
RGP
US$4.34
Resources Connection
7D
-3.6%
1Y
-18.0%
Narrative Update • May 28

RGP: ERP Consulting Expansion And Reset Expectations Will Support Future Earnings Stability

Analysts have trimmed their average price target on Resources Connection by $4 to reflect updated views on the company’s growth trajectory, profitability, and appropriate P/E multiple. Analyst Commentary Recent research commentary around Resources Connection focuses on how the trimmed price target lines up with the company’s growth outlook, earnings profile, and the P/E multiple analysts view as reasonable for the stock.
BAH
US$81.05
Booz Allen Hamilton Holding
7D
6.2%
1Y
-23.3%
Narrative Update • May 28

BAH: Future Returns Will Balance Cautious Sentiment And AI Cyber Defense Opportunities

Analysts have trimmed the updated fair value estimate for Booz Allen Hamilton Holding to $74 from $80, reflecting a mix of reduced future P/E assumptions and Street research. This research includes new Neutral initiations, adjusted $85 targets from TD Cowen and JPMorgan, and a lower $110 target tied to what some see as gradually improving fundamentals and a still cautious outlook.
OFAL
US$0.25
OFA Group
7D
-42.3%
1Y
-95.2%
LDOS
US$131.59
Leidos Holdings
7D
6.9%
1Y
-10.8%
Narrative Update • May 27

LDOS: Federal IT Wins And Hypersonic Programs Will Support Re Rating

Leidos Holdings' analyst price target has been revised lower by roughly $13 to about $186, as analysts update their models for a higher discount rate, a lower future P/E, and refreshed views from recent target cuts and a neutral initiation alongside one target increase. Analyst Commentary Recent Street research on Leidos Holdings has centered on recalibrated price targets, with several reductions and one increase, along with a fresh neutral initiation.
TIC
US$8.37
TIC Solutions
7D
-1.8%
1Y
-21.8%
ULS
US$99.57
UL Solutions
7D
-2.7%
1Y
40.3%
CACI
US$522.85
CACI International
7D
6.7%
1Y
21.8%
TRU
US$71.66
TransUnion
7D
3.2%
1Y
-16.0%
Narrative Update • May 21

TRU: AI Data Solutions Will Offset Legal Overhang And Support Future Upside

Analysts have trimmed their price target on TransUnion by about $1 to roughly $91. This reflects updated assumptions for slightly higher discount rates, modestly softer revenue growth and profit margins, and a small adjustment to the expected future P/E multiple.
PSN
US$58.83
Parsons
7D
13.5%
1Y
-10.8%
LZ
US$6.29
LegalZoom.com
7D
-2.5%
1Y
-30.9%
WFCF
US$11.66
Where Food Comes From
7D
-9.8%
1Y
14.3%
FBYD
US$14.91
Falcon's Beyond Global
7D
-21.9%
1Y
133.3%
EGG
US$8.87
Enigmatig
7D
-5.4%
1Y
n/a