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U.S. Professional Services Industry Analysis

UpdatedJun 24, 2026
DataAggregated Company Financials
Companies148
  • 7D-4.1%
  • 3M-4.2%
  • 1Y-26.6%
  • YTD-18.8%

Over the last 7 days, the Professional Services industry has dropped 6.2%, driven by Equifax declining 8.7%. Overall the industry is down 27% 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
Wed, 24 Jun 2026US$349.7bUS$247.6bUS$12.1b19.2x28.9x1.4x
Fri, 22 May 2026US$375.2bUS$247.7bUS$12.2b19x30.8x1.5x
Sun, 19 Apr 2026US$384.2bUS$246.2bUS$11.5b19.6x33.3x1.6x
Tue, 17 Mar 2026US$382.4bUS$246.1bUS$11.7b18.9x32.8x1.6x
Thu, 12 Feb 2026US$418.0bUS$250.9bUS$12.7b19.7x32.9x1.7x
Sat, 10 Jan 2026US$483.8bUS$251.6bUS$13.9b25.1x34.8x1.9x
Mon, 08 Dec 2025US$467.6bUS$251.8bUS$13.9b25x33.7x1.9x
Wed, 05 Nov 2025US$464.7bUS$249.4bUS$15.1b25.1x30.8x1.9x
Fri, 03 Oct 2025US$503.6bUS$251.4bUS$14.9b26.7x33.7x2x
Sun, 31 Aug 2025US$516.7bUS$251.5bUS$14.7b26.4x35.1x2.1x
Tue, 29 Jul 2025US$517.1bUS$250.4bUS$14.9b23.9x34.7x2.1x
Thu, 26 Jun 2025US$502.5bUS$244.9bUS$14.9b22.8x33.7x2.1x
Sat, 24 May 2025US$514.8bUS$244.7bUS$15.0b22.5x34.2x2.1x
Mon, 21 Apr 2025US$471.9bUS$240.7bUS$15.0b20.8x31.4x2x
Wed, 19 Mar 2025US$490.8bUS$241.8bUS$14.8b21.7x33.2x2x
Fri, 14 Feb 2025US$556.9bUS$244.5bUS$14.8b23.7x37.7x2.3x
Sun, 12 Jan 2025US$541.3bUS$245.7bUS$14.8b24x36.5x2.2x
Tue, 10 Dec 2024US$575.2bUS$242.3bUS$15.3b26.2x37.7x2.4x
Thu, 07 Nov 2024US$576.7bUS$247.8bUS$14.9b27.8x38.7x2.3x
Sat, 05 Oct 2024US$557.4bUS$235.5bUS$12.6b27.8x44.2x2.4x
Mon, 02 Sep 2024US$546.0bUS$234.8bUS$12.8b28.1x42.5x2.3x
Wed, 31 Jul 2024US$522.5bUS$233.1bUS$12.7b27.8x41.3x2.2x
Fri, 28 Jun 2024US$490.9bUS$237.8bUS$12.5b25x39.4x2.1x
Sun, 26 May 2024US$500.8bUS$238.7bUS$12.5b24.8x40.2x2.1x
Tue, 23 Apr 2024US$485.4bUS$236.1bUS$11.5b26.2x42.3x2.1x
Thu, 21 Mar 2024US$500.7bUS$232.9bUS$11.4b26.6x43.8x2.1x
Sat, 17 Feb 2024US$509.7bUS$232.6bUS$12.8b27x39.9x2.2x
Mon, 15 Jan 2024US$501.1bUS$237.0bUS$12.8b26x39.1x2.1x
Wed, 13 Dec 2023US$497.9bUS$237.0bUS$12.7b25x39.2x2.1x
Fri, 10 Nov 2023US$463.4bUS$236.4bUS$12.1b23.1x38.1x2x
Sun, 08 Oct 2023US$491.1bUS$239.1bUS$9.6b23.1x51.4x2.1x
Tue, 05 Sep 2023US$506.8bUS$234.3bUS$9.2b23.7x55.2x2.2x
Thu, 03 Aug 2023US$501.5bUS$233.6bUS$9.1b22.2x55.2x2.1x
Sat, 01 Jul 2023US$492.0bUS$232.0bUS$9.5b22.3x51.8x2.1x
Price to Earnings Ratio

51.8x


Total Market Cap: US$492.0bTotal Earnings: US$9.5bTotal Revenue: US$232.0bTotal 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 8.4% 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-2.31%
Industrials-0.71%
Professional Services-4.10%
HR Services-1.47%
Research and Consulting Services-6.14%
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 127x.
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
PL Planet Labs PBCUS$28.531.1%
+US$114.0m		412.2%PS30.3x
NSP InsperityUS$37.046.0%
+US$79.8m		-38.3%PS0.2x
FBYD Falcon's Beyond GlobalUS$16.4110.7%
+US$76.9m		213.2%PE102.6x
MG Mistras GroupUS$19.074.7%
+US$27.0m		139.6%PE27.1x
BBSI Barrett Business ServicesUS$33.832.4%
+US$19.6m		-19.6%PE20.4x

Latest News

BR
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Broadridge Financial Solutions
7D
-5.2%
1Y
-43.6%
CACI
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7D
-7.3%
1Y
3.4%
LDOS
US$106.11
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7D
-6.6%
1Y
-30.3%
BAH
US$63.88
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7D
-13.7%
1Y
-36.2%
ULS
US$89.70
UL Solutions
7D
-5.9%
1Y
23.0%
Narrative Update • Jun 22

ULS: High Conviction Listing And Regulatory Complexity Exposure Will Support Future Upside

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PL
US$28.53
Planet Labs PBC
7D
1.1%
1Y
412.2%
PAYX
US$97.99
Paychex
7D
-2.3%
1Y
-35.6%
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Paychex (PAYX) Stock Could Be 3.7% Undervalued Ahead Of Fourth Quarter Earnings

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PSN
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Parsons
7D
-11.5%
1Y
-27.8%
Analysis Article • Jun 19

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FVRR
US$10.15
Fiverr International
7D
2.7%
1Y
-65.4%
Analysis Article • Jun 19

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

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NSP
US$37.04
Insperity
7D
6.0%
1Y
-38.3%
Narrative Update • Jun 18

NSP: Insider Buying And Earnings Outlook Will Support Future Share Price Upside

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SPIR
US$17.44
Spire Global
7D
1.7%
1Y
75.8%
Narrative Update • Jun 18

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EFX
US$152.53
Equifax
7D
-8.7%
1Y
-41.7%
Narrative Update • Jun 17

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

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MG
US$19.07
Mistras Group
7D
4.7%
1Y
139.6%
Narrative Update • Jun 16

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BBSI
US$33.83
Barrett Business Services
7D
2.4%
1Y
-19.6%
Narrative Update • Jun 16

BBSI: Future Upside Will Rely On Buybacks Despite Tax Credit Ruling

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NIXX
US$1.50
Nixxy
7D
68.7%
1Y
-20.6%
FBYD
US$16.41
Falcon's Beyond Global
7D
10.7%
1Y
213.2%