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U.S. Research and Consulting Services Industry Analysis

UpdatedJul 14, 2026
DataAggregated Company Financials
Companies93
  • 7D-3.1%
  • 3M-8.4%
  • 1Y-13.4%
  • YTDn/a

Over the last 7 days, the Research and Consulting Services industry has dropped 3.4%, driven by a pullback from Planet Labs PBC of 16%. Overall the industry is down 14% in 12 months. As for the next few years, earnings are expected to grow by 18% per annum.

Industry Valuation and Performance

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

DateMarket CapRevenueEarningsPEAbsolute PEPS
Tue, 14 Jul 2026US$163.1bUS$123.6bUS$6.3b22.8x25.9x1.3x
Thu, 11 Jun 2026US$167.5bUS$121.8bUS$6.1b21.2x27.5x1.4x
Sat, 09 May 2026US$167.5bUS$122.1bUS$6.2b19.7x27x1.4x
Mon, 06 Apr 2026US$172.2bUS$120.1bUS$5.8b21.8x29.8x1.4x
Wed, 04 Mar 2026US$183.0bUS$120.7bUS$6.1b22.6x30x1.5x
Fri, 30 Jan 2026US$192.3bUS$120.5bUS$5.6b23.8x34.1x1.6x
Sun, 28 Dec 2025US$189.6bUS$120.7bUS$5.6b26.6x34.1x1.6x
Tue, 25 Nov 2025US$180.0bUS$118.3bUS$5.6b26.2x32.3x1.5x
Thu, 23 Oct 2025US$187.3bUS$116.8bUS$5.6b26.2x33.2x1.6x
Sat, 20 Sep 2025US$188.8bUS$116.7bUS$5.6b26.2x33.5x1.6x
Mon, 18 Aug 2025US$188.0bUS$119.1bUS$5.5b25x34x1.6x
Wed, 16 Jul 2025US$188.6bUS$117.6bUS$5.1b25.4x37.2x1.6x
Fri, 13 Jun 2025US$180.8bUS$117.6bUS$5.1b24.8x35.6x1.5x
Sun, 11 May 2025US$184.5bUS$117.2bUS$5.1b22x36.2x1.6x
Tue, 08 Apr 2025US$158.4bUS$114.4bUS$5.0b18.7x31.9x1.4x
Thu, 06 Mar 2025US$170.0bUS$114.4bUS$4.9b20.9x34.9x1.5x
Sat, 01 Feb 2025US$234.4bUS$114.2bUS$4.9b26.3x48x2.1x
Mon, 30 Dec 2024US$227.2bUS$112.5bUS$5.0b23.8x45.5x2x
Wed, 27 Nov 2024US$245.1bUS$109.6bUS$5.3b25.6x46.2x2.2x
Fri, 25 Oct 2024US$251.4bUS$113.8bUS$4.3b30.2x58.9x2.2x
Sun, 22 Sep 2024US$242.3bUS$107.5bUS$3.5b31.8x68.9x2.3x
Tue, 20 Aug 2024US$234.7bUS$107.4bUS$3.7b30.5x63.8x2.2x
Thu, 18 Jul 2024US$230.7bUS$105.6bUS$3.0b31.8x77x2.2x
Sat, 15 Jun 2024US$214.8bUS$105.6bUS$3.0b29.9x71.7x2x
Mon, 13 May 2024US$218.7bUS$105.5bUS$2.6b30.2x84.4x2.1x
Wed, 10 Apr 2024US$206.6bUS$101.2bUS$2.3b31.6x90.2x2x
Fri, 08 Mar 2024US$211.1bUS$101.4bUS$2.3b31.8x91.1x2.1x
Sun, 04 Feb 2024US$214.1bUS$106.3bUS$4.2b30.1x51.4x2x
Tue, 02 Jan 2024US$209.2bUS$105.8bUS$4.0b32.2x52.5x2x
Thu, 30 Nov 2023US$198.5bUS$105.8bUS$4.0b31.5x50.1x1.9x
Sat, 28 Oct 2023US$182.2bUS$104.3bUS$64.6m30.1x2822x1.7x
Mon, 25 Sep 2023US$185.8bUS$98.7bUS$443.1m29.1x419.3x1.9x
Wed, 23 Aug 2023US$190.2bUS$98.8bUS$268.8m29.8x707.5x1.9x
Fri, 21 Jul 2023US$163.0bUS$94.7bUS$105.2m26.4x1549.9x1.7x
Price to Earnings Ratio

1549.9x


Total Market Cap: US$163.0bTotal Earnings: US$105.2mTotal Revenue: US$94.7bTotal Market Cap vs Earnings and Revenue0%0%0%
U.S. Research and Consulting Services Industry Price to Earnings3Y Average 115.1x202420252026
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 25.9x which is lower than its 3-year average PE of 115x.
  • The 3-year average PS ratio of 1.8x is higher than the industry's current PS ratio of 1.3x.
Past Earnings Growth
  • The earnings for companies in the Research and Consulting Services industry have grown 291% per year over the last three years.
  • Revenues for these companies have grown 9.3% 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 Market-0.93%
Industrials-3.37%
Professional Services1.42%
Research and Consulting Services-3.07%
HR Services5.12%
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
VRSK Verisk AnalyticsUS$193.733.2%
+US$777.6m		-36.6%PE27.9x
MBGL Mobility GlobalUS$20.265.2%
+US$320.0m		n/aPE29.9x
BAH Booz Allen Hamilton HoldingUS$64.804.0%
+US$298.6m		-39.9%PE9.2x
CBZ CBIZUS$40.4714.5%
+US$266.4m		-44.4%PE13.7x
FCN FTI ConsultingUS$161.623.8%
+US$175.4m		-3.4%PE17.9x

Latest News

J
US$126.54
Jacobs Solutions
7D
-1.9%
1Y
-7.0%
CACI
US$477.97
CACI International
7D
-5.4%
1Y
-1.9%
PL
US$25.96
Planet Labs PBC
7D
-15.9%
1Y
318.7%
Narrative Update • Jul 13

PL: High Resolution AI Monitoring And Index Inclusion Will Support Bullish Outlook

Analysts have adjusted their price target for Planet Labs PBC to $53 from $50, citing updated assumptions for fair value, discount rate, revenue growth, profit margins, and future P/E estimates. What's in the News Planet Labs Germany agreed with Isar Aerospace to launch one of Planet Labs PBC's next generation Pelican satellites on the Spectrum rocket from a dedicated German launch complex as early as late 2026, which is described as the first national launch of both a German built satellite and rocket (source: company and partner announcement).
ULS
US$87.53
UL Solutions
7D
-1.9%
1Y
20.7%
TRU
US$76.21
TransUnion
7D
-3.9%
1Y
-17.3%
Narrative Update • Jul 10

TRU: Prescreen Marketing Expansion And Legal Risks Will Shape Balanced Outlook

Analysts have trimmed their price target on TransUnion from $78.00 to $72.00, citing updated assumptions around revenue growth, profit margins, and a lower future P/E multiple. What’s in the News for TransUnion TransUnion expanded TruIQ Data Enrichment on the Snowflake AI Data Cloud, allowing customers to move from credit analytics to prescreen marketing execution within Snowflake, with a focus on reducing campaign activation time and limiting data movement.
EXPO
US$63.59
Exponent
7D
3.9%
1Y
-14.6%
PSN
US$54.86
Parsons
7D
-4.5%
1Y
-26.7%
FCN
US$161.62
FTI Consulting
7D
3.8%
1Y
-3.4%
HURN
US$111.23
Huron Consulting Group
7D
11.2%
1Y
-16.7%
Narrative Update • Jul 09

HURN: Accenture-Linked Pullback Will Support Rebound In Consulting And Managed Services

Analysts have reset their fair value estimate for Huron Consulting Group from $240 to $215, reflecting updated assumptions for discount rate, revenue growth, profit margins, and future P/E. The new estimate also incorporates recent research that highlights Huron's exposure to consulting and managed services, the pullback tied to Accenture, and expectations for its Digital business to rebound over time.
BAH
US$64.80
Booz Allen Hamilton Holding
7D
4.0%
1Y
-39.9%
Narrative Update • Jul 09

BAH: Future Returns Will Reflect Cautious Sentiment And Expanding AI Defense Initiatives

Analysts have trimmed their fair value estimate for Booz Allen Hamilton Holding to $69 from $74. This reflects lower Street price targets clustered around Neutral ratings, as well as a more conservative view on valuation multiples, despite slightly firmer revenue growth assumptions.
VRSK
US$193.73
Verisk Analytics
7D
3.2%
1Y
-36.6%
MBGL
US$20.26
Mobility Global
7D
5.2%
1Y
n/a
CBZ
US$40.47
CBIZ
7D
14.5%
1Y
-44.4%
AMTM
US$20.43
Amentum Holdings
7D
-8.2%
1Y
-15.4%
FBYD
US$13.07
Falcon's Beyond Global
7D
-34.1%
1Y
120.0%
CRAI
US$169.01
CRA International
7D
12.7%
1Y
-16.7%
Narrative Update • Jun 22

CRAI: Ongoing Share Repurchases Will Support Premium Future P/E

Analysts have kept their $252.50 price target for CRA International unchanged, citing only minor tweaks to assumptions such as the discount rate, long term revenue growth, profit margin, and future P/E multiple that do not materially alter their valuation view. What’s in the News for CRA International CRA International reaffirmed full year fiscal 2026 earnings guidance, with expected revenue in the range of $785 million to $805 million.