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U.S. Professional Services Industry Analysis

UpdatedSep 23, 2025
DataAggregated Company Financials
Companies144
  • 7D0.5%
  • 3M0.2%
  • 1Y-0.4%
  • YTD2.0%

In the last week, the Professional Services industry is flat overall, with Verisk Analytics standing out by going down 4.3%. In line with that, the industry has also been flat over the past 12 months. As for the next few years, earnings are expected to grow by 15% per annum.

Industry Valuation and Performance

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

DateMarket CapRevenueEarningsPEAbsolute PEPS
Tue, 23 Sep 2025US$508.8bUS$251.1bUS$14.9b26.6x34.1x2x
Thu, 21 Aug 2025US$519.3bUS$253.9bUS$14.6b27.4x35.5x2x
Sat, 19 Jul 2025US$505.2bUS$245.0bUS$14.8b23.7x34.2x2.1x
Mon, 16 Jun 2025US$498.8bUS$244.8bUS$15.0b22.4x33.2x2x
Wed, 14 May 2025US$512.2bUS$244.4bUS$15.0b23.3x34.1x2.1x
Fri, 11 Apr 2025US$481.1bUS$241.7bUS$14.8b20.2x32.5x2x
Sun, 09 Mar 2025US$504.0bUS$241.7bUS$14.7b21.3x34.3x2.1x
Tue, 04 Feb 2025US$570.0bUS$247.0bUS$15.1b24.4x37.7x2.3x
Thu, 02 Jan 2025US$549.3bUS$246.2bUS$14.9b24x36.8x2.2x
Sat, 30 Nov 2024US$582.4bUS$242.2bUS$15.2b25.6x38.4x2.4x
Mon, 28 Oct 2024US$560.7bUS$247.2bUS$13.8b27.9x40.6x2.3x
Wed, 25 Sep 2024US$546.3bUS$234.8bUS$12.7b28.4x43.1x2.3x
Fri, 23 Aug 2024US$533.1bUS$234.8bUS$12.8b27.2x41.6x2.3x
Sun, 21 Jul 2024US$513.8bUS$237.6bUS$12.5b26.6x41.2x2.2x
Tue, 18 Jun 2024US$491.5bUS$238.2bUS$12.5b24.2x39.3x2.1x
Thu, 16 May 2024US$508.7bUS$238.5bUS$12.0b26x42.3x2.1x
Sat, 13 Apr 2024US$501.7bUS$236.4bUS$11.7b26.2x42.9x2.1x
Mon, 11 Mar 2024US$504.0bUS$233.2bUS$11.5b26.5x43.9x2.2x
Wed, 07 Feb 2024US$498.1bUS$230.9bUS$12.1b27.2x41.3x2.2x
Fri, 05 Jan 2024US$491.9bUS$237.0bUS$12.7b24.6x38.6x2.1x
Sun, 03 Dec 2023US$493.3bUS$237.0bUS$12.2b24.5x40.4x2.1x
Tue, 31 Oct 2023US$449.3bUS$234.9bUS$8.6b20.8x52x1.9x
Thu, 28 Sep 2023US$478.4bUS$234.3bUS$9.5b23x50.5x2x
Sat, 26 Aug 2023US$499.4bUS$234.3bUS$9.2b23.4x54.4x2.1x
Mon, 24 Jul 2023US$473.4bUS$230.1bUS$9.0b21x52.5x2.1x
Wed, 21 Jun 2023US$487.7bUS$231.9bUS$9.5b22.3x51.3x2.1x
Fri, 19 May 2023US$461.3bUS$231.6bUS$9.6b20.8x47.8x2x
Sun, 16 Apr 2023US$457.5bUS$228.2bUS$10.6b22.6x43.1x2x
Tue, 14 Mar 2023US$246.8bUS$163.4bUS$3.2b18.4x76.1x1.5x
Thu, 09 Feb 2023US$265.5bUS$162.5bUS$3.1b21.5x86.4x1.6x
Sat, 07 Jan 2023US$258.9bUS$161.9bUS$3.5b21x73.9x1.6x
Mon, 05 Dec 2022US$266.5bUS$160.8bUS$4.1b21.6x64.6x1.7x
Wed, 02 Nov 2022US$254.4bUS$159.7bUS$8.4b19.4x30.2x1.6x
Fri, 30 Sep 2022US$233.3bUS$153.3bUS$8.2b16.7x28.3x1.5x
Price to Earnings Ratio

28.3x


Total Market Cap: US$233.3bTotal 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 34.1x 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 Market1.31%
Industrials1.31%
Professional Services0.51%
Research and Consulting Services1.39%
HR Services0.20%
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 13.6%, 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
ADP Automatic Data ProcessingUS$293.661.0%
+US$1.1b		5.8%PE29.2x
LDOS Leidos HoldingsUS$187.872.8%
+US$659.4m		17.7%PE17.2x
PSN ParsonsUS$81.336.8%
+US$550.0m		-19.8%PE35.1x
TIC AcurenUS$13.9923.8%
+US$542.3m		n/aPS2.5x
J Jacobs SolutionsUS$150.612.6%
+US$462.6m		1.5%PE37.1x

Latest News

TIC
US$13.99
Acuren
7D
23.8%
1Y
n/a

Acuren's Surge Does Not Mean It's Time To Pile In

Sep 20
UPWK
US$19.33
Upwork
7D
15.1%
1Y
83.0%
LDOS
US$187.87
Leidos Holdings
7D
2.8%
1Y
17.7%

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$293.66
Automatic Data Processing
7D
1.0%
1Y
5.8%

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.
PAYX
US$130.40
Paychex
7D
-1.2%
1Y
-2.7%
G
US$41.15
Genpact
7D
-2.3%
1Y
5.5%
VRSK
US$244.18
Verisk Analytics
7D
-4.3%
1Y
-8.0%
BAH
US$99.79
Booz Allen Hamilton Holding
7D
-1.8%
1Y
-37.6%
BZ
US$23.76
Kanzhun
7D
-3.7%
1Y
86.6%

AI Advances And Digital Expansion Will Unlock Enduring Value

Kanzhun's substantially lower future P/E multiple, despite unchanged revenue growth forecasts, suggests improved earnings expectations, resulting in a marginal analyst price target increase to $24.40. What's in the News Kanzhun increased its equity buyback authorization by $100 million to a total of $250 million and extended the plan's duration to August 28, 2026.
PL
US$11.11
Planet Labs PBC
7D
12.7%
1Y
442.0%
TRU
US$87.74
TransUnion
7D
-1.7%
1Y
-16.5%
BR
US$241.60
Broadridge Financial Solutions
7D
-3.3%
1Y
14.7%
SSNC
US$89.64
SS&C Technologies Holdings
7D
1.0%
1Y
19.1%

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
PSN
US$81.33
Parsons
7D
6.8%
1Y
-19.8%

Expanding US And Middle East Infrastructure Will Fuel Global Success

With no underlying changes to its discount rate (7.28%) or net profit margin (4.70%), Parsons’ consensus analyst price target remains steady at $87.00. What's in the News Parsons successfully launched the NJDOT Statewide Advanced Traffic Management System using its iNET® smart mobility platform, winning the 2025 Excellence in Engineering Award.
J
US$150.61
Jacobs Solutions
7D
2.6%
1Y
1.5%

Water Modernization And Digital Transformation Will Shape Future Success

With both the discount rate and consensus revenue growth forecasts holding steady, the analyst price target for Jacobs Solutions remained unchanged at $155.74. What's in the News Jacobs secured a 15-year contract renewal to provide vital public works and digital infrastructure services for Centennial, Colorado, supporting strategic initiatives and smart city advancements.
ALIT
US$3.33
Alight
7D
-7.2%
1Y
-54.6%