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U.S. Professional Services Industry Analysis

UpdatedMay 30, 2026
DataAggregated Company Financials
Companies151
  • 7D0.9%
  • 3M-2.2%
  • 1Y-21.6%
  • YTD-12.2%

Over the last 7 days, the Professional Services industry has remained flat, although notably Planet Labs PBC gained 15%. As for the longer term, the industry has declined 22% in the last year. Looking forward, 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
Sun, 31 May 2026US$382.7bUS$247.5bUS$12.2b19.6x31.4x1.5x
Tue, 28 Apr 2026US$369.3bUS$246.7bUS$11.6b18.8x31.8x1.5x
Thu, 26 Mar 2026US$372.8bUS$245.4bUS$11.5b18.7x32.5x1.5x
Sat, 21 Feb 2026US$397.0bUS$245.7bUS$11.5b19.6x34.5x1.6x
Mon, 19 Jan 2026US$480.4bUS$251.7bUS$12.3b24.6x39x1.9x
Wed, 17 Dec 2025US$469.7bUS$251.4bUS$13.9b24.6x33.9x1.9x
Fri, 14 Nov 2025US$462.7bUS$249.9bUS$14.0b24x33.1x1.9x
Sun, 12 Oct 2025US$489.4bUS$251.4bUS$14.9b25.4x32.8x1.9x
Tue, 09 Sep 2025US$509.0bUS$251.5bUS$14.8b26.8x34.4x2x
Thu, 07 Aug 2025US$507.3bUS$253.1bUS$14.3b25.4x35.5x2x
Sat, 05 Jul 2025US$510.3bUS$245.0bUS$14.9b25.7x34.3x2.1x
Mon, 02 Jun 2025US$511.5bUS$244.7bUS$15.0b22.4x34x2.1x
Wed, 30 Apr 2025US$483.5bUS$241.3bUS$15.1b20.7x31.9x2x
Fri, 28 Mar 2025US$494.8bUS$241.9bUS$14.8b21.3x33.4x2x
Sun, 23 Feb 2025US$545.6bUS$243.7bUS$15.8b22.5x34.5x2.2x
Tue, 21 Jan 2025US$563.7bUS$246.2bUS$14.8b24.8x38.1x2.3x
Thu, 19 Dec 2024US$561.1bUS$245.0bUS$14.9b24.1x37.5x2.3x
Sat, 16 Nov 2024US$574.9bUS$247.7bUS$15.2b24.5x37.8x2.3x
Mon, 14 Oct 2024US$560.3bUS$241.2bUS$12.9b27.8x43.5x2.3x
Wed, 11 Sep 2024US$534.5bUS$234.8bUS$12.7b27.2x42.1x2.3x
Fri, 09 Aug 2024US$506.1bUS$234.9bUS$13.1b26.5x38.6x2.2x
Sun, 07 Jul 2024US$489.9bUS$237.9bUS$12.5b24.4x39.3x2.1x
Tue, 04 Jun 2024US$494.6bUS$238.7bUS$12.5b25.4x39.7x2.1x
Thu, 02 May 2024US$500.3bUS$242.5bUS$12.1b25.6x41.5x2.1x
Sat, 30 Mar 2024US$511.0bUS$233.7bUS$11.4b27.1x44.8x2.2x
Mon, 26 Feb 2024US$513.4bUS$232.8bUS$12.7b27.5x40.4x2.2x
Wed, 24 Jan 2024US$510.8bUS$237.0bUS$12.9b26.7x39.7x2.2x
Fri, 22 Dec 2023US$498.4bUS$237.0bUS$12.7b25.8x39.1x2.1x
Sun, 19 Nov 2023US$474.7bUS$236.6bUS$12.3b25.1x38.7x2x
Tue, 17 Oct 2023US$497.9bUS$239.1bUS$9.7b23.1x51.2x2.1x
Thu, 14 Sep 2023US$488.2bUS$230.9bUS$9.7b23.1x50.6x2.1x
Sat, 12 Aug 2023US$503.9bUS$234.2bUS$9.2b23.2x54.9x2.2x
Mon, 10 Jul 2023US$452.9bUS$229.7bUS$9.1b21.4x49.6x2x
Wed, 07 Jun 2023US$477.9bUS$231.9bUS$9.5b21.8x50.3x2.1x
Price to Earnings Ratio

50.3x


Total Market Cap: US$477.9bTotal 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 39.2x202420252026
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 31.4x which is lower than its 3-year average PE of 39.2x.
  • The 3-year average PS ratio of 2.0x is higher than the industry's current PS ratio of 1.5x.
Past Earnings Growth
  • The earnings for companies in the Professional Services industry have grown 8.6% 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 Market1.47%
Industrials1.33%
Professional Services0.89%
Research and Consulting Services2.62%
HR Services-0.27%
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 135x.
Forecasted Growth
  • Analysts are most optimistic on the Research and Consulting Services industry, expecting annual earnings growth of 20% over the next 5 years.
  • This is better than its past earnings growth rate of 6.1% 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
PL Planet Labs PBCUS$51.1415.3%
+US$2.4b		1,231.8%PS59.2x
J Jacobs SolutionsUS$119.864.5%
+US$610.5m		-5.1%PE34.5x
PSN ParsonsUS$59.1010.0%
+US$576.6m		-8.9%PE27.7x
VRSK Verisk AnalyticsUS$174.992.3%
+US$508.4m		-44.3%PE25.2x
BR Broadridge Financial SolutionsUS$153.722.1%
+US$373.6m		-36.7%PE16.2x

Latest News

PL
US$51.14
Planet Labs PBC
7D
15.3%
1Y
1,231.8%
BR
US$153.72
Broadridge Financial Solutions
7D
2.1%
1Y
-36.7%
J
US$119.86
Jacobs Solutions
7D
4.5%
1Y
-5.1%
BZ
US$13.57
Kanzhun
7D
-1.3%
1Y
-20.0%
VRRM
US$4.51
Verra Mobility
7D
-66.6%
1Y
-80.9%
EXLS
US$29.03
ExlService Holdings
7D
-1.6%
1Y
-36.9%
Narrative Update • May 27

EXLS: Data And AI Expansion Will Drive Future Share Rerating

Analysts have slightly raised their price target on ExlService Holdings to $46 from $41.75, citing recent research that highlights what they view as a solid fundamental backdrop. They also acknowledge some recalibration in revenue growth, profit margin assumptions, and future P/E expectations.
ADP
US$221.84
Automatic Data Processing
7D
-1.5%
1Y
-31.9%
LDOS
US$127.80
Leidos Holdings
7D
1.4%
1Y
-14.0%
Narrative Update • May 27

LDOS: Federal IT Wins And Hypersonic Programs Will Support Re Rating

Leidos Holdings' analyst price target has been revised lower by roughly $13 to about $186, as analysts update their models for a higher discount rate, a lower future P/E, and refreshed views from recent target cuts and a neutral initiation alongside one target increase. Analyst Commentary Recent Street research on Leidos Holdings has centered on recalibrated price targets, with several reductions and one increase, along with a fresh neutral initiation.
VRSK
US$174.99
Verisk Analytics
7D
2.3%
1Y
-44.3%
INOD
US$104.98
Innodata
7D
9.9%
1Y
166.0%
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.
TIC
US$8.17
TIC Solutions
7D
-4.1%
1Y
-22.2%
ULS
US$99.50
UL Solutions
7D
-3.3%
1Y
39.2%
CACI
US$513.51
CACI International
7D
2.4%
1Y
20.0%
CRAI
US$138.75
CRA International
7D
-6.4%
1Y
-27.0%
PSN
US$59.10
Parsons
7D
10.0%
1Y
-8.9%
EGG
US$7.60
Enigmatig
7D
-27.5%
1Y
n/a