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U.S. Professional Services Industry Analysis

UpdatedJun 05, 2026
DataAggregated Company Financials
Companies152
  • 7D1.8%
  • 3M-3.7%
  • 1Y-21.3%
  • YTD-11.2%

Last week, the Professional Services industry hasn't moved much but Automatic Data Processing is up 5.2% in that time. As for the longer term, the industry has declined 23% in the last year. Earnings are forecast to grow by 16% annually.

Industry Valuation and Performance

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

DateMarket CapRevenueEarningsPEAbsolute PEPS
Fri, 05 Jun 2026US$383.8bUS$247.6bUS$12.2b19.3x31.4x1.6x
Sun, 03 May 2026US$380.1bUS$247.5bUS$12.1b19.6x31.5x1.5x
Tue, 31 Mar 2026US$368.0bUS$245.7bUS$11.5b19x32x1.5x
Thu, 26 Feb 2026US$384.4bUS$245.9bUS$11.8b19.5x32.6x1.6x
Sat, 24 Jan 2026US$477.9bUS$262.7bUS$12.4b24.4x38.6x1.8x
Mon, 22 Dec 2025US$470.7bUS$251.6bUS$13.8b24.4x34x1.9x
Wed, 19 Nov 2025US$453.3bUS$249.9bUS$14.0b23.3x32.4x1.8x
Fri, 17 Oct 2025US$492.3bUS$251.4bUS$14.9b24.8x32.9x2x
Sun, 14 Sep 2025US$511.6bUS$251.1bUS$14.9b27x34.3x2x
Tue, 12 Aug 2025US$514.3bUS$253.8bUS$14.6b25.9x35.1x2x
Thu, 10 Jul 2025US$508.6bUS$245.0bUS$14.9b24.9x34.1x2.1x
Sat, 07 Jun 2025US$513.0bUS$244.8bUS$15.0b21.7x34.1x2.1x
Mon, 05 May 2025US$494.5bUS$241.9bUS$15.3b21.4x32.4x2x
Wed, 02 Apr 2025US$495.8bUS$241.7bUS$14.9b21.1x33.4x2.1x
Fri, 28 Feb 2025US$507.1bUS$241.7bUS$14.8b21.3x34.3x2.1x
Sun, 26 Jan 2025US$565.0bUS$246.5bUS$14.8b24.5x38.1x2.3x
Tue, 24 Dec 2024US$549.4bUS$245.1bUS$15.0b23.7x36.7x2.2x
Thu, 21 Nov 2024US$556.4bUS$242.2bUS$15.2b23.8x36.7x2.3x
Sat, 19 Oct 2024US$566.9bUS$241.2bUS$12.8b28.6x44.2x2.4x
Mon, 16 Sep 2024US$542.8bUS$234.8bUS$12.7b28x42.8x2.3x
Wed, 14 Aug 2024US$510.6bUS$234.8bUS$12.8b26x39.8x2.2x
Fri, 12 Jul 2024US$489.0bUS$237.9bUS$12.5b25.6x39.3x2.1x
Sun, 09 Jun 2024US$497.1bUS$238.6bUS$12.5b25.4x39.9x2.1x
Tue, 07 May 2024US$506.2bUS$238.4bUS$12.1b26x42x2.1x
Thu, 04 Apr 2024US$498.9bUS$233.7bUS$11.4b26.3x43.7x2.1x
Sat, 02 Mar 2024US$508.9bUS$232.9bUS$11.5b27x44.3x2.2x
Mon, 29 Jan 2024US$509.4bUS$238.1bUS$13.0b26.4x39.3x2.1x
Wed, 27 Dec 2023US$500.5bUS$237.0bUS$12.8b26.1x39.3x2.1x
Fri, 24 Nov 2023US$478.8bUS$236.9bUS$12.2b25.1x39.2x2x
Sun, 22 Oct 2023US$480.2bUS$239.1bUS$9.5b21.2x50.6x2x
Tue, 19 Sep 2023US$485.7bUS$230.9bUS$9.7b22.6x50.3x2.1x
Thu, 17 Aug 2023US$498.8bUS$234.3bUS$9.2b23x54.3x2.1x
Sat, 15 Jul 2023US$471.2bUS$230.3bUS$9.1b20.8x51.5x2x
Mon, 12 Jun 2023US$475.8bUS$231.9bUS$9.5b22.6x50.1x2.1x
Price to Earnings Ratio

50.1x


Total Market Cap: US$475.8bTotal 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 39.1x202420252026
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 32.1x which is lower than its 3-year average PE of 39.1x.
  • 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 8.8% 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-0.11%
Industrials-2.16%
Professional Services1.77%
HR Services4.33%
Research and Consulting Services-0.80%
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 12.7%, 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 133x.
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
ADP Automatic Data ProcessingUS$231.315.2%
+US$4.6b		-29.1%PE21.3x
PAYX PaychexUS$99.484.2%
+US$1.4b		-37.6%PE21.8x
VRSK Verisk AnalyticsUS$180.004.2%
+US$940.7m		-43.9%PE25.9x
EFX EquifaxUS$170.994.4%
+US$851.4m		-35.8%PE29.1x
SSNC SS&C Technologies HoldingsUS$69.405.0%
+US$792.3m		-13.5%PE20.6x

Latest News

ADP
US$231.31
Automatic Data Processing
7D
5.2%
1Y
-29.1%
LDOS
US$124.57
Leidos Holdings
7D
-5.3%
1Y
-14.3%
J
US$123.57
Jacobs Solutions
7D
3.9%
1Y
-1.1%
PAYX
US$99.48
Paychex
7D
4.2%
1Y
-37.6%
TRU
US$70.61
TransUnion
7D
-1.5%
1Y
-17.9%
BAH
US$80.01
Booz Allen Hamilton Holding
7D
-1.3%
1Y
-21.7%
PL
US$43.53
Planet Labs PBC
7D
-15.3%
1Y
630.4%
VRSK
US$180.00
Verisk Analytics
7D
4.2%
1Y
-43.9%
EFX
US$170.99
Equifax
7D
4.4%
1Y
-35.8%
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.
SPIR
US$20.04
Spire Global
7D
-16.8%
1Y
82.2%
Narrative Update • Jun 02

SPIR: Future Returns Will Depend On On Orbit Data And Partnerships Execution

Spire Global's updated analyst price target moves higher, with recent increases such as Canaccord's shift to $22.50 and other target bumps reflecting analysts' refreshed models after Q1 results, reiterated 2026 expectations, and expanded demand assumptions for on-orbit data and microwave sounding capabilities. Analyst Commentary Street research on Spire Global has turned more constructive around the updated models and long term demand assumptions for on orbit data and microwave sounding, but not all commentary is uniformly positive.
MMS
US$60.52
Maximus
7D
-3.8%
1Y
-13.6%
Narrative Update • May 29

MMS: Share Repurchases Will Support A Higher Future Earnings Multiple

Analysts have revised their price target on Maximus to $125, citing a slightly higher discount rate, modestly lower revenue growth assumptions, a small change in profit margin expectations, and a lower assumed future P/E multiple as the key factors behind the update. What's in the News Maximus announced a share repurchase program that allows the company to buy back up to US$400 million of its stock (Key Developments).
BR
US$154.10
Broadridge Financial Solutions
7D
2.9%
1Y
-37.1%
SSNC
US$69.40
SS&C Technologies Holdings
7D
5.0%
1Y
-13.5%
AMTM
US$23.29
Amentum Holdings
7D
-2.3%
1Y
6.7%
New Narrative • May 26

AI And Nuclear Tailwinds Will Support Modest Progress With Execution Risks

Catalysts About Amentum Holdings Amentum Holdings provides engineering, technical and mission support services to government and commercial customers across defense, space, nuclear and critical digital infrastructure. What are the underlying business or industry changes driving this perspective?
BKSY
US$39.66
BlackSky Technology
7D
-23.2%
1Y
227.0%
Narrative Update • May 26

BKSY: Overvaluation Risk Will Persist As Domestic Volume Recovery Remains Uncertain

Analysts have lifted their price target on BlackSky Technology from $27.63 to $40.50, citing updated assumptions around faster revenue growth, a lower discount rate, and a higher future P/E multiple, despite more conservative profit margin expectations. Analyst Commentary Recent research has focused on how BlackSky Technology is executing against its growth plans, how that ties into valuation assumptions, and where the risk and opportunity might sit for you as an investor.
INOD
US$121.50
Innodata
7D
22.3%
1Y
166.2%
Narrative Update • May 26

INOD: Elevated P E Expectations Will Depend On Complex AI Data Training Execution

Narrative Update Analysts have lifted their Innodata price target by $20, from $80 to $100, citing stronger confidence after recent earnings and outlook updates, as well as higher assigned P/E multiples based on the company's role in AI data training and a broader customer base. Analyst Commentary Recent research has centered on how much investors should be willing to pay for Innodata after its latest results and outlook.