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U.S. Professional Services Industry Analysis

UpdatedMay 29, 2026
DataAggregated Company Financials
Companies150
  • 7D2.0%
  • 3M-2.6%
  • 1Y-22.0%
  • YTD-12.7%

Over the last 7 days, the Professional Services industry has risen 2.0%, driven by gains from Planet Labs PBC of 21%. Meanwhile, Verra Mobility actually underperformed within the industry, shrinking 69% in the last week. However, the industry is down 22% over the past year. As for the next few years, earnings are expected to grow by 16% per annum.

Industry Valuation and Performance

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

DateMarket CapRevenueEarningsPEAbsolute PEPS
Fri, 29 May 2026US$377.4bUS$247.5bUS$12.2b19.6x31x1.5x
Sun, 26 Apr 2026US$369.0bUS$246.7bUS$11.6b18.9x31.8x1.5x
Tue, 24 Mar 2026US$381.4bUS$245.3bUS$11.5b19x33.1x1.6x
Thu, 19 Feb 2026US$387.2bUS$245.6bUS$12.5b19.9x31x1.6x
Sat, 17 Jan 2026US$480.5bUS$251.7bUS$12.3b24.6x39x1.9x
Mon, 15 Dec 2025US$472.8bUS$250.6bUS$13.8b25x34.3x1.9x
Wed, 12 Nov 2025US$463.8bUS$249.7bUS$13.9b24.7x33.3x1.9x
Fri, 10 Oct 2025US$506.0bUS$251.4bUS$14.9b25.2x33.9x2x
Sun, 07 Sep 2025US$510.0bUS$251.5bUS$14.8b26.9x34.5x2x
Tue, 05 Aug 2025US$503.2bUS$252.3bUS$15.2b23.7x33x2x
Thu, 03 Jul 2025US$508.0bUS$245.0bUS$14.9b23.8x34.1x2.1x
Sat, 31 May 2025US$509.6bUS$244.7bUS$15.0b22.4x33.9x2.1x
Mon, 28 Apr 2025US$482.4bUS$241.3bUS$15.2b20.7x31.8x2x
Wed, 26 Mar 2025US$491.8bUS$241.8bUS$14.8b20.9x33.3x2x
Fri, 21 Feb 2025US$558.6bUS$243.7bUS$15.8b22.9x35.3x2.3x
Sun, 19 Jan 2025US$563.7bUS$246.2bUS$14.8b24.8x38.1x2.3x
Tue, 17 Dec 2024US$563.4bUS$242.3bUS$15.3b24.5x36.9x2.3x
Thu, 14 Nov 2024US$599.8bUS$247.7bUS$15.3b26.9x39.2x2.4x
Sat, 12 Oct 2024US$555.6bUS$241.2bUS$12.9b27.8x43.1x2.3x
Mon, 09 Sep 2024US$527.9bUS$234.8bUS$12.7b27.1x41.6x2.2x
Wed, 07 Aug 2024US$509.8bUS$234.3bUS$12.9b26.1x39.5x2.2x
Fri, 05 Jul 2024US$491.7bUS$237.9bUS$12.5b24.9x39.3x2.1x
Sun, 02 Jun 2024US$494.7bUS$238.7bUS$12.5b25.3x39.7x2.1x
Tue, 30 Apr 2024US$497.8bUS$241.3bUS$11.8b26.2x42.1x2.1x
Thu, 28 Mar 2024US$507.3bUS$233.7bUS$11.4b26.8x44.5x2.2x
Sat, 24 Feb 2024US$513.3bUS$232.8bUS$12.7b27.5x40.4x2.2x
Mon, 22 Jan 2024US$504.8bUS$237.0bUS$12.8b26x39.4x2.1x
Wed, 20 Dec 2023US$504.3bUS$237.0bUS$12.7b26.1x39.7x2.1x
Fri, 17 Nov 2023US$474.9bUS$236.6bUS$12.3b25.2x38.7x2x
Sun, 15 Oct 2023US$493.6bUS$239.1bUS$9.6b23x51.6x2.1x
Tue, 12 Sep 2023US$493.6bUS$234.3bUS$9.3b23x52.9x2.1x
Thu, 10 Aug 2023US$501.0bUS$234.3bUS$9.1b23x55x2.1x
Sat, 08 Jul 2023US$452.8bUS$229.7bUS$9.1b21.4x49.6x2x
Mon, 05 Jun 2023US$472.7bUS$231.8bUS$9.5b21.9x49.9x2x
Price to Earnings Ratio

49.9x


Total Market Cap: US$472.7bTotal Earnings: US$9.5bTotal Revenue: US$231.8bTotal 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 31.0x 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 8.7% 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 Market1.83%
Industrials2.62%
Professional Services2.05%
Research and Consulting Services4.72%
HR Services0.73%
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 135x.
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 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$51.4021.0%
+US$3.2b		1,204.6%PS59.5x
LDOS Leidos HoldingsUS$131.596.9%
+US$1.1b		-10.8%PE11.7x
PSN ParsonsUS$58.8313.5%
+US$751.0m		-10.8%PE27.6x
CACI CACI InternationalUS$522.856.7%
+US$724.2m		21.8%PE21.5x
J Jacobs SolutionsUS$118.964.3%
+US$581.0m		-5.6%PE34.3x

Latest News

PL
US$51.40
Planet Labs PBC
7D
21.0%
1Y
1,204.6%
BR
US$149.72
Broadridge Financial Solutions
7D
-0.2%
1Y
-37.5%
J
US$118.96
Jacobs Solutions
7D
4.3%
1Y
-5.6%
SSNC
US$66.11
SS&C Technologies Holdings
7D
-1.3%
1Y
-18.0%
BZ
US$13.47
Kanzhun
7D
-2.4%
1Y
-23.9%
BAH
US$81.05
Booz Allen Hamilton Holding
7D
6.2%
1Y
-23.3%
Narrative Update • May 28

BAH: Future Returns Will Balance Cautious Sentiment And AI Cyber Defense Opportunities

Analysts have trimmed the updated fair value estimate for Booz Allen Hamilton Holding to $74 from $80, reflecting a mix of reduced future P/E assumptions and Street research. This research includes new Neutral initiations, adjusted $85 targets from TD Cowen and JPMorgan, and a lower $110 target tied to what some see as gradually improving fundamentals and a still cautious outlook.
VRRM
US$4.13
Verra Mobility
7D
-69.1%
1Y
-82.7%
ADP
US$219.86
Automatic Data Processing
7D
-0.1%
1Y
-32.2%
LDOS
US$131.59
Leidos Holdings
7D
6.9%
1Y
-10.8%
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.
PCTY
US$110.88
Paylocity Holding
7D
-0.8%
1Y
-41.4%
Narrative Update • May 24

PCTY: Buybacks And Margin Execution Will Support 2026 Upside Potential

Paylocity Holding's analyst price target has been reset lower by $16, with analysts pointing to more measured revenue growth expectations, a slightly higher discount rate, modestly stronger profit margin forecasts, and a lower future P/E multiple after a mix of recent target raises and cuts across the Street. Analyst Commentary Recent Street research shows a mixed backdrop, but there are clear pockets of optimism around Paylocity Holding that help explain why the overall price target reset is more measured than the largest individual cuts might suggest.
ULS
US$99.57
UL Solutions
7D
-2.7%
1Y
40.3%
CACI
US$522.85
CACI International
7D
6.7%
1Y
21.8%
PAYX
US$95.51
Paychex
7D
1.3%
1Y
-39.3%
TRU
US$71.66
TransUnion
7D
3.2%
1Y
-16.0%
Narrative Update • May 21

TRU: AI Data Solutions Will Offset Legal Overhang And Support Future Upside

Analysts have trimmed their price target on TransUnion by about $1 to roughly $91. This reflects updated assumptions for slightly higher discount rates, modestly softer revenue growth and profit margins, and a small adjustment to the expected future P/E multiple.
PSN
US$58.83
Parsons
7D
13.5%
1Y
-10.8%
FBYD
US$14.91
Falcon's Beyond Global
7D
-21.9%
1Y
133.3%