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U.S. Professional Services Industry Analysis

UpdatedJun 09, 2026
DataAggregated Company Financials
Companies151
  • 7D-4.6%
  • 3M-2.4%
  • 1Y-23.1%
  • YTD-13.7%

Over the last 7 days, the Professional Services industry has dropped 4.6%, driven by Planet Labs PBC declining 30%. Overall the industry is down 23% in 12 months. Earnings are forecast to grow by 15% annually.

Industry Valuation and Performance

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

DateMarket CapRevenueEarningsPEAbsolute PEPS
Tue, 09 Jun 2026US$384.9bUS$247.6bUS$12.1b19.6x31.8x1.6x
Thu, 07 May 2026US$377.3bUS$248.7bUS$12.0b18.9x31.5x1.5x
Sat, 04 Apr 2026US$378.0bUS$245.7bUS$11.5b19.3x32.8x1.5x
Mon, 02 Mar 2026US$399.9bUS$245.9bUS$11.8b20.3x33.9x1.6x
Wed, 28 Jan 2026US$472.0bUS$262.7bUS$12.4b23.1x38.1x1.8x
Fri, 26 Dec 2025US$473.7bUS$251.6bUS$13.8b24.2x34.2x1.9x
Sun, 23 Nov 2025US$456.3bUS$250.1bUS$13.9b24x32.9x1.8x
Tue, 21 Oct 2025US$489.5bUS$250.2bUS$14.8b26.1x33.1x2x
Thu, 18 Sep 2025US$505.0bUS$251.1bUS$14.9b26x33.8x2x
Sat, 16 Aug 2025US$513.7bUS$253.9bUS$14.6b26.3x35.1x2x
Mon, 14 Jul 2025US$500.5bUS$245.0bUS$14.9b24.3x33.6x2x
Wed, 11 Jun 2025US$510.8bUS$244.8bUS$15.0b23.3x34x2.1x
Fri, 09 May 2025US$496.4bUS$244.0bUS$15.0b22x33x2x
Sun, 06 Apr 2025US$462.3bUS$241.7bUS$14.8b19.7x31.2x1.9x
Tue, 04 Mar 2025US$506.7bUS$241.7bUS$14.7b20.9x34.4x2.1x
Thu, 30 Jan 2025US$567.3bUS$246.9bUS$14.9b24.6x38x2.3x
Sat, 28 Dec 2024US$555.2bUS$245.1bUS$15.0b23.9x37.1x2.3x
Mon, 25 Nov 2024US$576.8bUS$242.2bUS$15.2b25.5x38x2.4x
Wed, 23 Oct 2024US$564.3bUS$241.2bUS$12.8b27.8x44x2.3x
Fri, 20 Sep 2024US$539.1bUS$234.8bUS$12.7b28.3x42.5x2.3x
Sun, 18 Aug 2024US$523.9bUS$234.8bUS$12.8b26.8x40.8x2.2x
Tue, 16 Jul 2024US$503.3bUS$237.9bUS$12.5b25.9x40.4x2.1x
Thu, 13 Jun 2024US$494.4bUS$238.6bUS$12.5b24.2x39.6x2.1x
Sat, 11 May 2024US$504.4bUS$238.5bUS$12.0b26.1x41.9x2.1x
Mon, 08 Apr 2024US$497.7bUS$233.7bUS$11.4b26.5x43.6x2.1x
Wed, 06 Mar 2024US$508.5bUS$233.1bUS$11.4b27.2x44.5x2.2x
Fri, 02 Feb 2024US$513.8bUS$238.1bUS$12.8b26.4x40x2.2x
Sun, 31 Dec 2023US$504.1bUS$237.0bUS$12.8b25.7x39.5x2.1x
Tue, 28 Nov 2023US$481.1bUS$237.0bUS$12.2b24.8x39.4x2x
Thu, 26 Oct 2023US$456.5bUS$238.7bUS$8.9b19.7x51.1x1.9x
Sat, 23 Sep 2023US$471.6bUS$230.9bUS$9.7b22.3x48.8x2x
Mon, 21 Aug 2023US$492.5bUS$234.3bUS$9.2b22.8x53.7x2.1x
Wed, 19 Jul 2023US$479.4bUS$230.3bUS$9.2b20.8x52.4x2.1x
Fri, 16 Jun 2023US$481.5bUS$231.9bUS$9.5b22.2x50.6x2.1x
Price to Earnings Ratio

50.6x


Total Market Cap: US$481.5bTotal Earnings: US$9.5bTotal Revenue: US$231.9bTotal Market Cap vs Earnings and Revenue0%0%0%
U.S. Professional Services Industry Price to Earnings3Y Average 39x202420252026
Current Industry PE
  • Investors are pessimistic on the American Professional 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 31.8x which is lower than its 3-year average PE of 39.0x.
  • The 3-year average PS ratio of 2.0x is higher than the industry's current PS ratio of 1.6x.
Past Earnings Growth
  • The earnings for companies in the Professional Services industry have grown 8.4% per year over the last three years.
  • Revenues for these companies have grown 2.2% per year.
  • This means that more sales are being generated by these companies overall, and subsequently their profits are increasing too.

Industry Trends

Which industries have driven the changes within the U.S. Industrials industry?

US Market-2.73%
Industrials-0.12%
Professional Services-4.65%
HR Services-3.00%
Research and Consulting Services-6.13%
Industry PE
  • Investors are most optimistic about the HR Services industry, which is trading close to its 3-year average PE ratio of 36.1x.
    • Analysts are expecting annual earnings growth of 12.6%, which is higher than its past year's earnings growth of 8.8% per year.
  • Investors are most pessimistic about the Research and Consulting Services industry, which is trading below its 3-year average of 132x.
Forecasted Growth
  • Analysts are most optimistic on the Research and Consulting Services industry, expecting annual earnings growth of 19% over the next 5 years.
  • This is better than its past earnings growth rate of 7.6% per year.
  • In contrast, the HR Services industry is expected to see its earnings grow by 13% per year over the next few years.

Top Stock Gainers and Losers

Which companies have driven the market over the last 7 days?

CompanyLast Price7D1YValuation
FCN FTI ConsultingUS$158.692.4%
+US$109.1m		-0.8%PE17.6x
TIC TIC SolutionsUS$8.504.4%
+US$79.9m		-23.4%PS1.1x
WLDN Willdan GroupUS$98.514.5%
+US$64.4m		72.2%PE26.4x
RHLD Resolute Holdings ManagementUS$118.314.6%
+US$42.7m		208.0%PE16.6x
KFY Korn FerryUS$72.660.5%
+US$19.7m		4.1%PE14.2x

Latest News

PL
US$32.74
Planet Labs PBC
7D
-29.5%
1Y
461.6%
Seeking Alpha • 21h

Planet Labs' 25% Decline Sparks Big Question - Buy Or Bail? I See Opportunity

Summary Planet Labs delivered strong 42% revenue growth and a $900M+ backlog, but profitability remains distant, with widening losses and margin compression. PL's forward guidance disappointed: FY revenue of $425–441M implies decelerating growth, and adjusted EBITDA is guided to breakeven at best. Heavy investment in satellites and AI, plus a new $1.5B equity distribution program, signals ongoing capital intensity and potential dilution risks. I remain buy-rated on PL, viewing the selloff as a valuation reset rather than a demand issue, with long-term leadership potential in space intelligence. Read the full article on Seeking Alpha
VRSK
US$178.97
Verisk Analytics
7D
-2.7%
1Y
-42.9%
LDOS
US$122.80
Leidos Holdings
7D
-3.9%
1Y
-16.1%
BR
US$148.98
Broadridge Financial Solutions
7D
-6.9%
1Y
-38.9%
Narrative Update • Jun 07

BR: AI Infrastructure And Tokenization Expansion Will Support Future Upside

Analysts are maintaining their fair value estimate for Broadridge Financial Solutions at $206.50, as only small adjustments to inputs such as the discount rate, projected revenue growth, profit margin, and future P/E assumptions are reflected in the latest price target analysis. What's in the News Broadridge extended its long-running agreement with Kyndryl.
PAYX
US$98.92
Paychex
7D
-3.4%
1Y
-37.0%
Narrative Update • Jun 07

PAYX: AI Integration And Paycor Execution Will Shape Future Earnings Resilience

Paychex's updated analyst price target edges higher by about $1 to roughly $102, as analysts factor in slightly stronger expected revenue growth, a modestly lower discount rate, and a small uplift in assumed future P/E, partly offset by more conservative profit margin assumptions and a series of recent target cuts across the Street. Analyst Commentary Street research on Paychex has recently leaned cautious, with a wave of target cuts across several firms.
ADP
US$229.08
Automatic Data Processing
7D
-2.0%
1Y
-28.1%
Narrative Update • Jun 06

ADP: Dividend Strength And AI Adoption Will Support Repriced Earnings Potential

Analysts have nudged the Automatic Data Processing fair value estimate slightly lower to about $246.33, reflecting updated assumptions for discount rate, revenue growth, margins, and a lower future P/E multiple after a recent mix of reduced price targets and at least one rating upgrade. This frames the current risk/reward as more balanced.
TRU
US$68.81
TransUnion
7D
-6.4%
1Y
-21.2%
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.
RCMT
US$23.89
RCM Technologies
7D
6.2%
1Y
3.2%
Narrative Update • Jun 06

RCMT: Improved Margin Outlook And Ongoing Buybacks Will Support Future Upside

Narrative Update on RCM Technologies The analyst price target for RCM Technologies has been raised by $4. Analysts point to a slightly higher profit margin outlook and a modestly adjusted P/E assumption as key drivers of the updated view.
FCN
US$158.69
FTI Consulting
7D
2.4%
1Y
-0.8%
KFY
US$72.66
Korn Ferry
7D
0.5%
1Y
4.1%
Narrative Update • Jun 05

KFY: Executive Search Stability And Capital Returns Will Support Balanced Outlook

Analysts have made a modest adjustment to Korn Ferry's projected value, keeping the price target effectively flat near $75. Recent research cites steady execution, resilient executive search demand, and supportive share buybacks as key considerations.
TIC
US$8.50
TIC Solutions
7D
4.4%
1Y
-23.4%
Narrative Update • Jun 04

TIC: Integration And Debt Repricing Will Support Future Asset Integrity Demand

The analyst price target for TIC Solutions has moved to $10, as analysts weigh recent tighter discount rate and profit margin assumptions against mixed research views that include both a fresh Buy initiation and several cuts to $8 tied to softer Q4 results, margin pressure, slower synergy realization, and leadership uncertainty. Analyst Commentary Recent research on TIC Solutions reflects a split view, with some analysts focusing on long-term growth potential and others centering on recent execution issues and leadership changes.
EFX
US$167.89
Equifax
7D
-3.3%
1Y
-37.5%
Narrative Update • Jun 02

EFX: Global Identity Partnerships And Marketing Reset Will Support Long Term Earnings Power

Analysts have trimmed their average price target on Equifax to about $224 from roughly $229, reflecting modest tweaks to revenue growth, profit margin, discount rate and future P/E assumptions after recent sector wide target resets and fresh coverage. Analyst Commentary Recent research on Equifax shows a mix of cautious recalibration and continued confidence in the company, with most price target moves coming as part of broader sector updates after first quarter results.
MG
US$17.94
Mistras Group
7D
2.7%
1Y
133.6%
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).
WLDN
US$98.51
Willdan Group
7D
4.5%
1Y
72.2%
RHLD
US$118.31
Resolute Holdings Management
7D
4.6%
1Y
208.0%
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...
LICN
US$1.80
Lichen International
7D
31.4%
1Y
-58.2%