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U.S. Research and Consulting Services Industry Analysis

UpdatedNov 24, 2025
DataAggregated Company Financials
Companies83
  • 7D3.5%
  • 3M0.5%
  • 1Y-5.2%
  • YTDn/a

The Research and Consulting Services industry is up 3.2% in the last week, with Amentum Holdings up 21%. In contrast, the industry has lost 5.4% in the last 12 months. Earnings are forecast to grow by 18% annually.

Industry Valuation and Performance

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

DateMarket CapRevenueEarningsPEAbsolute PEPS
Sat, 29 Nov 2025US$179.6bUS$118.3bUS$5.6b26.3x32.3x1.5x
Mon, 27 Oct 2025US$188.2bUS$116.9bUS$5.5b27.7x34.3x1.6x
Wed, 24 Sep 2025US$187.8bUS$116.7bUS$5.6b26.5x33.4x1.6x
Fri, 22 Aug 2025US$187.5bUS$119.1bUS$5.5b25.5x33.9x1.6x
Sun, 20 Jul 2025US$188.9bUS$117.6bUS$5.1b23.7x37.2x1.6x
Tue, 17 Jun 2025US$180.2bUS$117.6bUS$5.1b24.5x35.4x1.5x
Thu, 15 May 2025US$187.1bUS$117.2bUS$5.0b23x37.1x1.6x
Sat, 12 Apr 2025US$162.3bUS$114.4bUS$5.0b20.2x32.7x1.4x
Mon, 10 Mar 2025US$176.0bUS$114.4bUS$4.9b21.3x36.2x1.5x
Wed, 05 Feb 2025US$231.1bUS$114.3bUS$4.7b26.3x48.8x2x
Fri, 03 Jan 2025US$227.5bUS$113.6bUS$5.0b24.2x45.7x2x
Sun, 01 Dec 2024US$244.8bUS$109.6bUS$5.3b25.5x46.1x2.2x
Tue, 29 Oct 2024US$250.9bUS$114.3bUS$4.5b28.9x55.9x2.2x
Thu, 26 Sep 2024US$243.9bUS$107.5bUS$3.5b31.8x69.4x2.3x
Sat, 24 Aug 2024US$240.2bUS$107.4bUS$3.7b31x65.3x2.2x
Mon, 22 Jul 2024US$227.2bUS$105.7bUS$3.0b31.5x75.2x2.2x
Wed, 19 Jun 2024US$214.8bUS$105.6bUS$3.0b30.2x71.8x2x
Fri, 17 May 2024US$219.6bUS$105.5bUS$2.6b29.8x84.7x2.1x
Sun, 14 Apr 2024US$209.4bUS$103.8bUS$2.6b30.2x82.1x2x
Tue, 12 Mar 2024US$208.5bUS$101.4bUS$2.3b29.9x89.6x2.1x
Thu, 08 Feb 2024US$199.0bUS$100.1bUS$3.5b31.5x57x2x
Sat, 06 Jan 2024US$203.8bUS$105.8bUS$4.0b30x51.3x1.9x
Mon, 04 Dec 2023US$203.6bUS$105.8bUS$4.0b29.7x51.3x1.9x
Wed, 01 Nov 2023US$186.1bUS$104.6b-US$498,946,825.0031.4x-372.9x1.8x
Fri, 29 Sep 2023US$186.0bUS$98.7bUS$443.1m29.8x419.7x1.9x
Sun, 27 Aug 2023US$192.7bUS$98.8bUS$268.8m32.2x716.8x2x
Tue, 25 Jul 2023US$161.4bUS$94.7bUS$96.7m26.5x1669.6x1.7x
Thu, 22 Jun 2023US$194.9bUS$97.0bUS$518.1m27.3x376.1x2x
Sat, 20 May 2023US$179.5bUS$96.8bUS$645.2m23.2x278.3x1.9x
Mon, 17 Apr 2023US$207.6bUS$98.4bUS$1.8b28.5x117.8x2.1x
Wed, 15 Mar 2023US$203.4bUS$98.2bUS$1.9b26.9x109.8x2.1x
Fri, 10 Feb 2023US$212.8bUS$98.8bUS$1.3b24x159.9x2.2x
Sun, 08 Jan 2023US$213.7bUS$97.9bUS$1.5b25.3x147.1x2.2x
Tue, 06 Dec 2022US$215.6bUS$97.1bUS$1.4b24.6x154.9x2.2x
Price to Earnings Ratio

154.9x


Total Market Cap: US$215.6bTotal Earnings: US$1.4bTotal Revenue: US$97.1bTotal Market Cap vs Earnings and Revenue0%0%0%
U.S. Research and Consulting Services Industry Price to Earnings3Y Average 155.9x202320242025
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 32.3x which is lower than its 3-year average PE of 156x.
  • The 3-year average PS ratio of 1.9x is higher than the industry's current PS ratio of 1.5x.
Past Earnings Growth
  • The earnings for companies in the Research and Consulting Services industry have grown 59% per year over the last three years.
  • Revenues for these companies have grown 6.8% 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 Market4.11%
Industrials3.71%
Professional Services2.03%
Research and Consulting Services3.49%
HR Services1.13%
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
ULS UL SolutionsUS$91.216.4%
+US$1.1b		69.8%PE54x
AMTM Amentum HoldingsUS$28.6318.0%
+US$1.1b		17.6%PE105.7x
J Jacobs SolutionsUS$134.814.7%
+US$717.2m		-4.5%PE50.9x
LDOS Leidos HoldingsUS$191.102.5%
+US$589.4m		15.5%PE17.4x
CACI CACI InternationalUS$617.102.9%
+US$378.9m		34.2%PE27x

Latest News

AMTM
US$28.63
Amentum Holdings
7D
18.0%
1Y
17.6%
EFX
US$212.37
Equifax
7D
-0.6%
1Y
-18.8%

EFX: High Entry Barriers Will Sustain Core Resilience Amid Mortgage Score Disruption

Equifax's analyst price target has edged down by $0.50 to $267.80, as analysts cite near-term pressures on growth and profitability due to mortgage industry headwinds and changing competitive dynamics. Analyst Commentary Recent Street research highlights a mix of optimistic and cautious perspectives regarding Equifax's prospects, especially as the company navigates industry changes and competitive pressures.
ULS
US$91.21
UL Solutions
7D
6.4%
1Y
69.8%

ULS: Expanded Testing Facilities And Upgraded Services Will Shape Outlook Through 2027

Analysts have raised their price target for UL Solutions from $77.77 to $91.71, citing improved profit margins and a reassessment of the company's fair value. What's in the News UL Solutions is expanding its global electromagnetic and wireless testing presence by developing a new laboratory in Neu-Isenburg, Germany.
J
US$134.81
Jacobs Solutions
7D
4.7%
1Y
-4.5%
CACI
US$617.10
CACI International
7D
2.9%
1Y
34.2%

CACI: Future Results Will Be Shaped By Backlog Strength And Shutdown Risks

Analysts have increased their price target for CACI International from $600 to $670, citing strong quarterly performance and reduced risk to the company’s fiscal outlook in spite of ongoing government shutdown concerns. Analyst Commentary Recent analyst discussions around CACI International have highlighted several key perspectives regarding the company’s valuation, execution, and future growth potential.
PSN
US$84.68
Parsons
7D
3.7%
1Y
-11.7%

PSN: Major Contracts And Share Buyback Are Expected To Drive Outperformance

Analysts have raised their price target for Parsons from $91.11 to $94.90. They cite expectations of stronger revenue growth, despite a modest decrease in projected profit margin and a slight uptick in discount rate and future price-to-earnings ratio.
CRAI
US$176.34
CRA International
7D
-0.7%
1Y
-9.6%
LDOS
US$191.10
Leidos Holdings
7D
2.5%
1Y
15.5%

LDOS: Near-Term Contract Pipeline Will Drive Continued Margin Upside

Leidos Holdings' analyst price target has increased from $201.83 to $218.08 per share, as analysts cite strong margins in Health and Civil segments, a robust $69 billion pipeline, and raised profitability guidance as driving factors for the upward revision. Analyst Commentary Recent analyst reports have highlighted several factors that shape both the bullish and cautious outlooks for Leidos Holdings following its stronger-than-expected earnings performance and revised guidance.
FBYD
US$20.42
Falcon's Beyond Global
7D
67.2%
1Y
166.9%

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BAH
US$83.46
Booz Allen Hamilton Holding
7D
3.3%
1Y
-43.7%

BAH: Defense and Intelligence Strengths Will Offset Civil Segment Weakness

Analysts have lowered their price targets on Booz Allen Hamilton Holding significantly, with updated expectations now ranging near $90 to $106 per share. They cite earnings misses, a challenging government services environment, and persistent headwinds in the company's civilian business.
FCN
US$163.15
FTI Consulting
7D
-0.5%
1Y
-19.4%

FCN: Share Repurchase Program and Outlook Updates Will Support Steady Performance

Analyst Price Target Update for FTI Consulting Analysts have maintained their fair value price target for FTI Consulting at $166.00. They cite stable growth and margin projections, with only minor adjustments to forecast assumptions.
CYCU
US$3.71
Cycurion
7D
-16.6%
1Y
-98.9%
CBZ
US$48.70
CBIZ
7D
-4.8%
1Y
-41.0%

CBZ: Improving Revenue Outlook Will Drive Stronger Performance Ahead

Analysts have raised their price target for CBIZ to $91.50, reflecting improved revenue growth expectations, which outweigh a modest decrease in future profit margin projections. What's in the News CBIZ CPAs P.C. has been appointed as Applied Digital Corporation’s independent registered public accounting firm for the fiscal year ending May 31, 2026 (Client Announcements).
ACCL
US$4.01
Acco Group Holdings
7D
-6.3%
1Y
n/a
EGG
US$3.82
Enigmatig
7D
-6.1%
1Y
n/a
LICN
US$2.85
Lichen International
7D
-3.3%
1Y
-99.2%