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U.S. Professional Services Industry Analysis

UpdatedSep 26, 2025
DataAggregated Company Financials
Companies146
  • 7D-2.2%
  • 3M-0.7%
  • 1Y-2.4%
  • YTD-0.2%

Over the last 7 days, the Professional Services industry has dropped 2.2%, driven by pullbacks in Paychex and TransUnion of 3.4% and 8.8%, respectively. On the other hand Planet Labs PBC is actually up 13%. Over the last year, the industry has been flat overall. 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
Fri, 26 Sep 2025US$505.2bUS$251.1bUS$14.9b25.9x33.8x2x
Sun, 24 Aug 2025US$527.2bUS$253.9bUS$14.7b26.5x35.9x2.1x
Tue, 22 Jul 2025US$505.0bUS$245.0bUS$14.8b23.5x34.2x2.1x
Thu, 19 Jun 2025US$498.5bUS$244.8bUS$15.0b22.5x33.2x2x
Sat, 17 May 2025US$516.7bUS$244.5bUS$15.0b23.5x34.5x2.1x
Mon, 14 Apr 2025US$479.7bUS$241.7bUS$14.8b20.8x32.4x2x
Wed, 12 Mar 2025US$494.7bUS$241.7bUS$14.7b20.7x33.7x2x
Fri, 07 Feb 2025US$569.5bUS$248.8bUS$15.0b24.2x37.9x2.3x
Sun, 05 Jan 2025US$551.2bUS$246.0bUS$14.8b24.4x37.1x2.2x
Tue, 03 Dec 2024US$582.4bUS$242.2bUS$15.2b25.7x38.4x2.4x
Thu, 31 Oct 2024US$566.9bUS$247.5bUS$14.7b27.5x38.6x2.3x
Sat, 28 Sep 2024US$542.8bUS$235.5bUS$12.6b28.3x43x2.3x
Mon, 26 Aug 2024US$539.0bUS$234.8bUS$12.8b27.7x42x2.3x
Wed, 24 Jul 2024US$519.9bUS$237.6bUS$12.5b26.9x41.7x2.2x
Fri, 21 Jun 2024US$495.6bUS$238.2bUS$12.5b24.4x39.6x2.1x
Sun, 19 May 2024US$514.0bUS$238.4bUS$12.3b25.8x41.9x2.2x
Tue, 16 Apr 2024US$497.1bUS$236.4bUS$11.7b26.2x42.5x2.1x
Thu, 14 Mar 2024US$504.7bUS$233.2bUS$11.5b26.8x44x2.2x
Sat, 10 Feb 2024US$501.3bUS$231.7bUS$12.4b27.1x40.5x2.2x
Mon, 08 Jan 2024US$492.6bUS$237.0bUS$12.7b24.5x38.7x2.1x
Wed, 06 Dec 2023US$496.1bUS$237.0bUS$12.2b25.3x40.6x2.1x
Fri, 03 Nov 2023US$443.4bUS$236.1bUS$7.8b22.2x57x1.9x
Sun, 01 Oct 2023US$476.5bUS$234.4bUS$9.5b23x50.4x2x
Tue, 29 Aug 2023US$499.4bUS$234.3bUS$9.2b23.4x54.4x2.1x
Thu, 27 Jul 2023US$476.1bUS$229.8bUS$8.9b22x53.7x2.1x
Sat, 24 Jun 2023US$475.5bUS$231.9bUS$9.5b21.9x50x2.1x
Mon, 22 May 2023US$461.1bUS$231.6bUS$9.6b20.9x47.8x2x
Wed, 19 Apr 2023US$459.7bUS$228.2bUS$10.6b22.7x43.3x2x
Fri, 17 Mar 2023US$248.8bUS$163.5bUS$3.2b18.6x78.7x1.5x
Sun, 12 Feb 2023US$262.6bUS$162.6bUS$3.1b21.7x85.8x1.6x
Tue, 10 Jan 2023US$256.2bUS$161.9bUS$3.5b21x73.1x1.6x
Thu, 08 Dec 2022US$258.5bUS$160.8bUS$4.1b20.9x62.5x1.6x
Sat, 05 Nov 2022US$247.1bUS$160.1bUS$8.4b19x29.3x1.5x
Mon, 03 Oct 2022US$232.4bUS$153.3bUS$8.2b16.6x28.2x1.5x
Price to Earnings Ratio

28.2x


Total Market Cap: US$232.4bTotal Earnings: US$8.2bTotal Revenue: US$153.3bTotal Market Cap vs Earnings and Revenue0%0%0%
U.S. Professional Services Industry Price to Earnings3Y Average 44.7x202320242025
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 33.8x which is lower than its 3-year average PE of 44.7x.
  • The industry is trading close to its 3-year average PS ratio of 2.0x.
Past Earnings Growth
  • The earnings for companies in the Professional Services industry have grown 22% per year over the last three years.
  • Revenues for these companies have grown 18% 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-0.84%
Industrials-1.02%
Professional Services-2.22%
HR Services-1.76%
Research and Consulting Services-3.01%
Industry PE
  • Investors are most optimistic about the HR Services industry which is trading above its 3-year average PE ratio of 33.1x.
    • Analysts are expecting annual earnings growth of 13.5%, which is higher than its past year's earnings growth of 8.7% per year.
  • Investors are most pessimistic about the Research and Consulting Services industry, which is trading below its 3-year average of 158x.
Forecasted Growth
  • Analysts are most optimistic on the Research and Consulting Services industry, expecting annual earnings growth of 17% over the next 5 years.
  • However this is lower than its past earnings growth rate of 32% per year.
  • In contrast, the HR Services industry is expected to see its earnings grow by 14% 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$11.9612.7%
+US$415.7m		441.2%PS14x
TIC AcurenUS$14.306.3%
+US$171.4m		n/aPS2.6x
EXLS ExlService HoldingsUS$43.222.0%
+US$135.7m		13.6%PE29.5x
FOFO Hang Feng Technology InnovationUS$29.75180.1%
+US$131.4m		n/aPE235.8x
ULS UL SolutionsUS$68.520.8%
+US$106.5m		38.5%PE42.1x

Latest News

G
US$41.79
Genpact
7D
1.2%
1Y
7.1%
PL
US$11.96
Planet Labs PBC
7D
12.7%
1Y
441.2%

JSAT Contract And Satellite Expansion Will Secure Global Momentum

The consensus Analyst Price Target for Planet Labs PBC increased from $8.84 to $9.23, primarily reflecting a modest improvement in net profit margin, while valuation multiples remained mostly stable. What's in the News Planet Labs expanded its satellite offerings with the general availability of Tanager-1 data products, including core hyperspectral imagery and rapid methane emission quantification, and launched a methane monitoring subscription for key U.S. oil and gas regions.
TRU
US$84.31
TransUnion
7D
-8.8%
1Y
-19.5%
PAYX
US$126.69
Paychex
7D
-3.4%
1Y
-4.7%

Paycor Acquisition And AI Tools Will Redefine HCM Solutions

Paychex’s consensus price target was revised slightly lower to $145.08 as analysts cite slower organic revenue growth, lack of FY26 guidance clarity, and a subdued sector outlook amid macroeconomic headwinds, suggesting shares may remain range-bound. Analyst Commentary Slower organic revenue growth in Management Solutions, partly attributed to integration distractions, is weighing on near-term performance and expectations.
TIC
US$14.30
Acuren
7D
6.3%
1Y
n/a

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Sep 20
LDOS
US$182.36
Leidos Holdings
7D
-2.6%
1Y
15.1%

Government Funding And Digital Transformation Will Create Future Value

Upward analyst revisions for Leidos Holdings reflect confidence in its strategic investments in health and border security, strong healthcare margins, and effective leadership, resulting in a modest price target increase from $190.15 to $192.66. Analyst Commentary Bullish analysts highlight Leidos' strategic investments in veteran health, border security, and autonomous maritime, positioning the company to benefit from new government funding priorities.
ADP
US$288.89
Automatic Data Processing
7D
-0.7%
1Y
5.3%

Cloud Based HR Solutions Will Transform Global Workforce Management

Analysts have slightly lowered ADP’s price target to $318.17, citing ongoing macroeconomic uncertainty and softer near-term bookings despite resilient long-term growth prospects in HCM, HR outsourcing, and payroll. Analyst Commentary Sector-wide volatility in human capital management due to slowing macroeconomic and employment trends is tempering near-term price targets.
FOFO
US$29.75
Hang Feng Technology Innovation
7D
180.1%
1Y
n/a
BAH
US$97.53
Booz Allen Hamilton Holding
7D
-3.6%
1Y
-38.9%
EXLS
US$43.22
ExlService Holdings
7D
2.0%
1Y
13.6%
BR
US$234.88
Broadridge Financial Solutions
7D
-3.2%
1Y
10.9%
SSNC
US$87.12
SS&C Technologies Holdings
7D
-2.4%
1Y
17.0%

SS&C Technologies Holdings, Inc.'s (NASDAQ:SSNC) Price In Tune With Earnings

Sep 09
SS&C Technologies Holdings, Inc.'s (NASDAQ:SSNC) Price In Tune With Earnings
EFX
US$251.77
Equifax
7D
-3.4%
1Y
-13.4%
SPIR
US$11.31
Spire Global
7D
12.3%
1Y
15.9%
ULS
US$68.52
UL Solutions
7D
0.8%
1Y
38.5%

UL Solutions' (NYSE:ULS) Dividend Will Be $0.13

Aug 23
UL Solutions' (NYSE:ULS) Dividend Will Be $0.13
EGG
US$6.38
Enigmatig
7D
15.0%
1Y
n/a