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U.S. Professional Services Industry Analysis

UpdatedJun 21, 2026
DataAggregated Company Financials
Companies148
  • 7D-5.4%
  • 3M-5.7%
  • 1Y-24.8%
  • YTD-18.5%

Over the last 7 days, the Professional Services industry has dropped 5.4%, driven by a pullback from Automatic Data Processing of 3.4%. In contrast, Falcon's Beyond Global has gained 11%. Overall the industry is down 25% in 12 months. Looking forward, 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
Sun, 21 Jun 2026US$356.6bUS$247.6bUS$12.1b18.7x29.4x1.4x
Tue, 19 May 2026US$363.1bUS$247.7bUS$12.1b18.9x30x1.5x
Thu, 16 Apr 2026US$372.0bUS$245.7bUS$11.6b19.5x32.2x1.5x
Sat, 14 Mar 2026US$382.7bUS$246.1bUS$11.7b18.9x32.8x1.6x
Mon, 09 Feb 2026US$424.6bUS$251.0bUS$12.8b21.5x33.1x1.7x
Wed, 07 Jan 2026US$475.3bUS$251.7bUS$13.8b25x34.4x1.9x
Fri, 05 Dec 2025US$467.0bUS$251.9bUS$13.9b24.9x33.6x1.9x
Sun, 02 Nov 2025US$466.0bUS$248.3bUS$14.9b25.4x31.2x1.9x
Tue, 30 Sep 2025US$503.3bUS$251.2bUS$15.0b26.2x33.6x2x
Thu, 28 Aug 2025US$517.0bUS$251.5bUS$14.7b26.6x35.1x2.1x
Sat, 26 Jul 2025US$511.7bUS$245.4bUS$14.7b24.2x34.9x2.1x
Mon, 23 Jun 2025US$491.9bUS$244.8bUS$15.0b22.5x32.8x2x
Wed, 21 May 2025US$524.2bUS$244.5bUS$15.0b23.1x35x2.1x
Fri, 18 Apr 2025US$472.8bUS$240.7bUS$15.0b20.2x31.5x2x
Sun, 16 Mar 2025US$482.3bUS$241.7bUS$14.7b21.2x32.8x2x
Tue, 11 Feb 2025US$563.4bUS$249.2bUS$14.9b24x37.8x2.3x
Thu, 09 Jan 2025US$544.8bUS$246.0bUS$14.8b24x36.7x2.2x
Sat, 07 Dec 2024US$574.1bUS$242.3bUS$15.3b24.9x37.6x2.4x
Mon, 04 Nov 2024US$567.2bUS$247.8bUS$14.9b27x38.1x2.3x
Wed, 02 Oct 2024US$545.6bUS$235.6bUS$12.6b28.4x43.2x2.3x
Fri, 30 Aug 2024US$540.1bUS$234.8bUS$12.8b27.8x42.1x2.3x
Sun, 28 Jul 2024US$518.8bUS$233.1bUS$12.7b27.6x40.9x2.2x
Tue, 25 Jun 2024US$500.2bUS$237.8bUS$12.4b24.7x40.3x2.1x
Thu, 23 May 2024US$512.0bUS$238.4bUS$12.3b25.9x41.8x2.1x
Sat, 20 Apr 2024US$482.7bUS$236.1bUS$11.5b25.9x42.1x2x
Mon, 18 Mar 2024US$495.5bUS$233.1bUS$11.5b26.3x43.2x2.1x
Wed, 14 Feb 2024US$495.5bUS$232.1bUS$12.4b26.7x39.9x2.1x
Fri, 12 Jan 2024US$498.7bUS$237.0bUS$12.7b25.5x39.2x2.1x
Sun, 10 Dec 2023US$488.2bUS$237.0bUS$12.7b25.7x38.4x2.1x
Tue, 07 Nov 2023US$457.0bUS$236.4bUS$7.7b22.6x59.1x1.9x
Thu, 05 Oct 2023US$480.2bUS$239.1bUS$9.6b22.7x50.1x2x
Sat, 02 Sep 2023US$506.8bUS$234.3bUS$9.2b23.7x55.2x2.2x
Mon, 31 Jul 2023US$477.1bUS$230.6bUS$8.5b21.6x56.4x2.1x
Wed, 28 Jun 2023US$484.3bUS$231.9bUS$9.5b21.9x51x2.1x
Price to Earnings Ratio

51x


Total Market Cap: US$484.3bTotal 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 38.8x202420252026
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 29.4x which is lower than its 3-year average PE of 38.8x.
  • The 3-year average PS ratio of 2.0x is higher than the industry's current PS ratio of 1.4x.
Past Earnings Growth
  • The earnings for companies in the Professional Services industry have grown 8.5% 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 Market1.39%
Industrials2.54%
Professional Services-5.42%
HR Services-3.34%
Research and Consulting Services-7.29%
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 12.8%, 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 128x.
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
FBYD Falcon's Beyond GlobalUS$16.4111.2%
+US$79.8m		194.6%PE102.6x
SPIR Spire GlobalUS$18.974.1%
+US$28.6m		90.8%PE15x
EGG EnigmatigUS$7.4714.7%
+US$26.9m		60.0%PE373.8x
FVRR Fiverr InternationalUS$10.384.2%
+US$15.1m		-64.3%PE13x
SKIL SkillsoftUS$7.5124.3%
+US$13.2m		-46.2%PS0.1x

Latest News

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US$173.80
Verisk Analytics
7D
-5.4%
1Y
-43.2%
FVRR
US$10.38
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7D
4.2%
1Y
-64.3%
Analysis Article • Jun 19

Fiverr International (FVRR) Stock Could Be 76% Undervalued Ahead Of Expected Earnings Declines

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CACI
US$466.42
CACI International
7D
-10.2%
1Y
2.8%
Analysis Article • Jun 19

CACI International (CACI) Stock Could Be 34.2% Undervalued After Its Recent Pullback

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RCMT
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RCM Technologies
7D
2.8%
1Y
19.2%
AERT
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Aeries Technology
7D
24.5%
1Y
-24.2%
SPIR
US$18.97
Spire Global
7D
4.1%
1Y
90.8%
Narrative Update • Jun 18

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The analyst price target for Spire Global has been raised by $0.50, with analysts pointing to recent target increases across the Street and updated models that reflect steady assumptions for growth, profitability, and valuation multiples. Analyst Commentary Recent research on Spire Global highlights a mix of optimism around growth opportunities and caution around execution and valuation.
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Leidos Holdings
7D
-12.3%
1Y
-27.8%
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SKIL
US$7.51
Skillsoft
7D
24.3%
1Y
-46.2%
EFX
US$153.93
Equifax
7D
-6.0%
1Y
-39.8%
Narrative Update • Jun 17

EFX: Identity Protection Expansion And Q1 Execution Will Support Long Term Earnings Power

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PL
US$28.23
Planet Labs PBC
7D
-9.4%
1Y
461.2%
Narrative Update • Jun 15

PL: Defense And Intelligence Contracts Will Drive Future Cash Flow Upside

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ULS
US$91.34
UL Solutions
7D
-5.8%
1Y
29.4%
BAH
US$66.36
Booz Allen Hamilton Holding
7D
-14.3%
1Y
-33.6%
NIXX
US$1.17
Nixxy
7D
34.5%
1Y
-36.1%
ADP
US$218.41
Automatic Data Processing
7D
-3.4%
1Y
-28.7%
Narrative Update • Jun 06

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

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FBYD
US$16.41
Falcon's Beyond Global
7D
11.2%
1Y
194.6%
EGG
US$7.47
Enigmatig
7D
14.7%
1Y
60.0%