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U.S. Professional Services Industry Analysis

UpdatedFeb 04, 2026
DataAggregated Company Financials
Companies152
  • 7D-7.8%
  • 3M-8.9%
  • 1Y-18.0%
  • YTD-7.6%

Over the last 7 days, the Professional Services industry has dropped 7.8%, driven by Automatic Data Processing declining 7.6%. In contrast, Robert Half has gained 13%. Overall the industry is down 18% in 12 months. Earnings are forecast to grow by 17% annually.

Industry Valuation and Performance

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

DateMarket CapRevenueEarningsPEAbsolute PEPS
Wed, 04 Feb 2026US$454.4bUS$263.2bUS$12.5b22.1x36.5x1.7x
Fri, 02 Jan 2026US$466.5bUS$251.6bUS$13.8b24.2x33.7x1.9x
Sun, 30 Nov 2025US$466.2bUS$251.9bUS$13.9b24.3x33.6x1.9x
Tue, 28 Oct 2025US$490.2bUS$250.3bUS$14.7b27x33.5x2x
Thu, 25 Sep 2025US$504.8bUS$251.1bUS$14.9b25.8x33.8x2x
Sat, 23 Aug 2025US$518.8bUS$253.9bUS$14.7b27.3x35.3x2x
Mon, 21 Jul 2025US$504.9bUS$245.0bUS$14.8b23.7x34.2x2.1x
Wed, 18 Jun 2025US$502.6bUS$244.8bUS$15.0b22.6x33.5x2.1x
Fri, 16 May 2025US$510.0bUS$244.4bUS$15.0b23.1x34.1x2.1x
Sun, 13 Apr 2025US$479.7bUS$241.7bUS$14.8b20.8x32.4x2x
Tue, 11 Mar 2025US$504.0bUS$241.7bUS$14.7b21x34.3x2.1x
Thu, 06 Feb 2025US$567.6bUS$248.6bUS$15.0b24.5x37.9x2.3x
Sat, 04 Jan 2025US$544.7bUS$246.0bUS$14.8b24.4x36.7x2.2x
Mon, 02 Dec 2024US$582.4bUS$242.2bUS$15.2b25.6x38.4x2.4x
Wed, 30 Oct 2024US$562.5bUS$247.4bUS$14.7b27.8x38.3x2.3x
Fri, 27 Sep 2024US$543.0bUS$235.8bUS$12.7b28.2x42.8x2.3x
Sun, 25 Aug 2024US$539.0bUS$234.8bUS$12.8b27.7x42x2.3x
Tue, 23 Jul 2024US$513.8bUS$237.6bUS$12.5b26.8x41.2x2.2x
Thu, 20 Jun 2024US$495.6bUS$238.3bUS$12.5b24.2x39.6x2.1x
Sat, 18 May 2024US$513.3bUS$238.4bUS$12.3b25.8x41.9x2.2x
Mon, 15 Apr 2024US$497.1bUS$236.4bUS$11.7b26.2x42.5x2.1x
Wed, 13 Mar 2024US$502.7bUS$233.2bUS$11.5b26.7x43.8x2.2x
Fri, 09 Feb 2024US$496.9bUS$231.5bUS$12.2b26.8x40.8x2.1x
Sun, 07 Jan 2024US$492.6bUS$237.0bUS$12.7b24.5x38.7x2.1x
Tue, 05 Dec 2023US$493.3bUS$237.0bUS$12.2b25x40.3x2.1x
Thu, 02 Nov 2023US$454.5bUS$235.8bUS$7.8b21.6x58x1.9x
Sat, 30 Sep 2023US$479.7bUS$234.4bUS$9.5b23x50.8x2x
Mon, 28 Aug 2023US$499.4bUS$234.3bUS$9.2b23.4x54.4x2.1x
Wed, 26 Jul 2023US$476.4bUS$230.0bUS$8.9b22x53.3x2.1x
Fri, 23 Jun 2023US$486.0bUS$231.9bUS$9.5b22.8x51.1x2.1x
Sun, 21 May 2023US$461.1bUS$231.6bUS$9.6b20.9x47.8x2x
Tue, 18 Apr 2023US$460.7bUS$228.2bUS$10.6b22.7x43.3x2x
Thu, 16 Mar 2023US$247.7bUS$163.4bUS$3.3b18.5x74.7x1.5x
Sat, 11 Feb 2023US$262.6bUS$162.6bUS$3.1b21.7x85.8x1.6x
Price to Earnings Ratio

85.8x


Total Market Cap: US$262.6bTotal Earnings: US$3.1bTotal Revenue: US$162.6bTotal Market Cap vs Earnings and Revenue0%0%0%
U.S. Professional Services Industry Price to Earnings3Y Average 42x202420252026
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 36.5x which is lower than its 3-year average PE of 42.0x.
  • The 3-year average PS ratio of 2.1x is higher than the industry's current PS ratio of 1.7x.
Past Earnings Growth
  • The earnings for companies in the Professional Services industry have grown 60% per year over the last three years.
  • Revenues for these companies have grown 17% 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-1.35%
Industrials1.84%
Professional Services-7.77%
HR Services-6.70%
Research and Consulting Services-7.17%
Industry PE
  • Investors are most optimistic about the HR Services industry, which is trading close to its 3-year average PE ratio of 35.5x.
    • Analysts are expecting annual earnings growth of 15.8%, which is higher than its past year's earnings decline of 1.0% per year.
  • Investors are most pessimistic about the Research and Consulting Services industry, which is trading below its 3-year average of 149x.
Forecasted Growth
  • Analysts are most optimistic on the Research and Consulting Services industry, expecting annual earnings growth of 18% over the next 5 years.
  • This is better than its past earnings growth rate of 12% per year.
  • In contrast, the HR Services industry is expected to see its earnings grow by 16% 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
RHI Robert HalfUS$31.3012.8%
+US$354.9m		-50.4%PE23.5x
LDOS Leidos HoldingsUS$189.791.4%
+US$337.5m		33.7%PE17.3x
MAN ManpowerGroupUS$34.8115.6%
+US$218.1m		-41.0%PS0.09x
AMTM Amentum HoldingsUS$36.212.4%
+US$204.7m		76.6%PE133.7x
DAY DayforceUS$69.860.8%
+US$84.8m		-2.6%PS5.9x

Latest News

KFRC
US$35.28
Kforce
7D
3.4%
1Y
-35.0%
RHI
US$31.30
Robert Half
7D
12.8%
1Y
-50.4%
EFX
US$175.05
Equifax
7D
-15.9%
1Y
-34.4%
TRU
US$67.58
TransUnion
7D
-17.6%
1Y
-30.8%
VRSK
US$192.49
Verisk Analytics
7D
-11.0%
1Y
-33.4%
TBI
US$5.50
TrueBlue
7D
9.8%
1Y
-34.9%

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BR
US$185.95
Broadridge Financial Solutions
7D
-9.9%
1Y
-22.7%
PL
US$23.95
Planet Labs PBC
7D
-14.7%
1Y
271.3%

PL: New Defense Contracts And Satellite Launches Will Support Long Term Earnings Power

Analysts have lifted their fair value estimate for Planet Labs PBC from US$30.00 to US$33.00, citing slightly higher projected revenue growth, a similar profit margin outlook, and a higher assumed future P/E multiple as the key drivers of the change. What's in the News Signed a multi year, low 9 figure agreement with the Swedish Armed Forces for satellites, space based data and awareness solutions.
PAYX
US$97.15
Paychex
7D
-7.4%
1Y
-35.0%
KELY.A
US$10.64
Kelly Services
7D
5.3%
1Y
-23.5%
AMTM
US$36.21
Amentum Holdings
7D
2.4%
1Y
76.6%

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Jan 30
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MAN
US$34.81
ManpowerGroup
7D
15.6%
1Y
-41.0%
ADP
US$235.08
Automatic Data Processing
7D
-7.6%
1Y
-22.8%
DAY
US$69.86
Dayforce
7D
0.8%
1Y
-2.6%

DAY: Merger Vote And Share Buybacks Will Support A Balanced Outlook

Analysts have raised their price targets on Dayforce to reflect updated assumptions, including slightly lower discount rates, modestly stronger revenue growth near 10.74%, a profit margin view around 11.86%, and a projected P/E closer to 45.87x. Together, these inputs support a refined fair value estimate of approximately $69.36.
SSNC
US$73.49
SS&C Technologies Holdings
7D
-14.0%
1Y
-9.6%

SSNC: AI Services Expansion Will Support Higher Future Earnings Multiple

Analysts have lifted their price target on SS&C Technologies Holdings by about US$0.33, pointing to slightly different assumptions on fair value, discount rate, revenue growth, profit margin and future P/E to support the updated view. Analyst Commentary Recent Street research on SS&C Technologies Holdings offers a mix of optimism around the refreshed price target and some grounded caution around what needs to go right for that view to hold.
LDOS
US$189.79
Leidos Holdings
7D
1.4%
1Y
33.7%

LDOS: Health And Civil Strength And VA Contract Risk Will Shape Premium Multiple

Narrative Update: Leidos Holdings Analysts have trimmed their blended price target on Leidos Holdings by about $1 per share to $219, reflecting slightly more conservative assumptions on revenue growth, margins, and future P/E, after balancing recent target increases from firms citing strong execution and portfolio positioning with concerns around a key high margin contract and the timing of proving its sustainability. Analyst Commentary Recent research on Leidos highlights a mix of optimism around the core business and caution around a key contract that could affect medium term growth and valuation multiples.