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U.S. Professional Services Industry Analysis

UpdatedSep 13, 2026
DataAggregated Company Financials
Companies144
  • 7D-3.6%
  • 3M10.7%
  • 1Y-14.9%
  • YTD-5.2%

Over the last 7 days, the Professional Services industry has dropped 3.6%, driven by a pullback from Automatic Data Processing of 3.4%. The industry has fallen 15% in the last year. Looking forward, earnings are forecast to grow by 14% annually.

Industry Valuation and Performance

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

DateMarket CapRevenueEarningsPEAbsolute PEPS
Sun, 13 Sep 2026US$423.0bUS$259.4bUS$13.9b21.6x30.4x1.6x
Tue, 11 Aug 2026US$432.2bUS$258.6bUS$13.7b22.1x31.6x1.7x
Thu, 09 Jul 2026US$392.9bUS$249.6bUS$12.5b20.3x31.5x1.6x
Sat, 06 Jun 2026US$389.0bUS$247.6bUS$12.1b19.7x32.1x1.6x
Mon, 04 May 2026US$379.9bUS$247.5bUS$12.1b19.6x31.5x1.5x
Wed, 01 Apr 2026US$369.4bUS$245.7bUS$11.5b19x32.1x1.5x
Fri, 27 Feb 2026US$390.5bUS$245.9bUS$12.0b20.6x32.6x1.6x
Sun, 25 Jan 2026US$474.5bUS$262.7bUS$12.4b24.4x38.3x1.8x
Tue, 23 Dec 2025US$470.7bUS$251.6bUS$13.8b24.6x34x1.9x
Thu, 20 Nov 2025US$453.8bUS$249.9bUS$14.0b23.7x32.3x1.8x
Sat, 18 Oct 2025US$482.5bUS$250.1bUS$14.8b24.9x32.7x1.9x
Mon, 15 Sep 2025US$511.6bUS$251.1bUS$14.9b27x34.3x2x
Wed, 13 Aug 2025US$508.9bUS$253.9bUS$14.6b26.1x34.8x2x
Fri, 11 Jul 2025US$510.4bUS$245.0bUS$14.9b25x34.3x2.1x
Sun, 08 Jun 2025US$516.8bUS$244.8bUS$15.0b21.7x34.4x2.1x
Tue, 06 May 2025US$494.5bUS$241.9bUS$15.3b21.3x32.4x2x
Thu, 03 Apr 2025US$498.4bUS$241.7bUS$14.9b21.3x33.5x2.1x
Sat, 01 Mar 2025US$503.7bUS$241.7bUS$14.7b21.5x34.2x2.1x
Mon, 27 Jan 2025US$565.0bUS$246.5bUS$14.8b24.5x38.1x2.3x
Wed, 25 Dec 2024US$553.1bUS$245.1bUS$15.0b23.8x37x2.3x
Fri, 22 Nov 2024US$561.4bUS$242.2bUS$15.2b24.7x37x2.3x
Sun, 20 Oct 2024US$567.6bUS$241.2bUS$12.8b28.6x44.2x2.4x
Tue, 17 Sep 2024US$542.8bUS$234.8bUS$12.7b28.1x42.8x2.3x
Thu, 15 Aug 2024US$517.8bUS$234.8bUS$12.8b26.2x40.3x2.2x
Sat, 13 Jul 2024US$497.4bUS$237.9bUS$12.5b25.7x39.9x2.1x
Mon, 10 Jun 2024US$497.1bUS$238.6bUS$12.5b25.4x39.9x2.1x
Wed, 08 May 2024US$507.9bUS$238.6bUS$12.0b26.2x42.3x2.1x
Fri, 05 Apr 2024US$499.0bUS$233.7bUS$11.4b26.3x43.7x2.1x
Sun, 03 Mar 2024US$509.4bUS$232.9bUS$11.5b27x44.3x2.2x
Tue, 30 Jan 2024US$509.5bUS$238.1bUS$13.0b26.7x39.3x2.1x
Thu, 28 Dec 2023US$503.9bUS$237.0bUS$12.7b25.8x39.5x2.1x
Sat, 25 Nov 2023US$481.1bUS$237.0bUS$12.2b24.3x39.4x2x
Mon, 23 Oct 2023US$480.2bUS$239.1bUS$9.5b21.2x50.6x2x
Wed, 20 Sep 2023US$485.0bUS$230.9bUS$9.7b22.5x50.2x2.1x
Price to Earnings Ratio

50.2x


Total Market Cap: US$485.0bTotal Earnings: US$9.7bTotal Revenue: US$230.9bTotal Market Cap vs Earnings and Revenue0%0%0%
U.S. Professional Services Industry Price to Earnings3Y Average 37.2x202420252026
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 30.3x which is lower than its 3-year average PE of 37.2x.
  • The 3-year average PS ratio of 2.0x is higher than the industry's current PS ratio of 1.6x.
Past Earnings Growth
  • The earnings for companies in the Professional Services industry have grown 13% per year over the last three years.
  • Revenues for these companies have grown 4.0% 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-0.94%
Industrials-1.73%
Professional Services-3.63%
Research and Consulting Services-2.71%
HR Services-4.31%
Industry PE
  • Investors are most optimistic about the HR Services industry even though it's trading below its 3-year average PE ratio of 36.1x.
    • Analysts are expecting annual earnings growth of 11.0%, which is lower than the prior year's growth of 14.5% per year.
  • Investors are most pessimistic about the Research and Consulting Services industry, which is trading below its 3-year average of 69.9x.
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 1.2% per year.
  • In contrast, the HR Services industry is expected to see its earnings grow by 11% 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
BAH Booz Allen Hamilton HoldingUS$75.904.3%
+US$372.9m		-27.5%PE11.8x
SAIC Science Applications InternationalUS$129.902.5%
+US$132.0m		22.1%PE14.3x
TIC TIC SolutionsUS$9.562.1%
+US$43.8m		-16.0%PS1x
MG Mistras GroupUS$19.813.6%
+US$22.0m		109.0%PE23.4x
TASK TaskUsUS$8.142.9%
+US$21.1m		-53.1%PE7x

Latest News

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SS&C Technologies Holdings
7D
-4.0%
1Y
-10.0%
IBEX
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IBEX
7D
1.6%
1Y
-4.3%
BAH
US$75.90
Booz Allen Hamilton Holding
7D
4.3%
1Y
-27.5%
BKSY
US$20.61
BlackSky Technology
7D
0.5%
1Y
6.8%
AUC
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ATIF Holdings
7D
12.5%
1Y
-21.2%
VRSK
US$176.20
Verisk Analytics
7D
-5.2%
1Y
-32.8%
PAYX
US$115.80
Paychex
7D
-4.9%
1Y
-14.3%
BR
US$167.74
Broadridge Financial Solutions
7D
-3.0%
1Y
-33.4%
EFX
US$169.00
Equifax
7D
-4.5%
1Y
-34.0%
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EFX: Cloud And AI Execution Will Support Post Settlement Earnings Power

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PL
US$16.45
Planet Labs PBC
7D
-9.2%
1Y
68.2%
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TASK
US$8.14
TaskUs
7D
2.9%
1Y
-53.1%
Narrative Update • Sep 04

TASK: Top-Client Automation Risk And New CFO Appointment Will Pressure Outlook

Analysts have raised the TaskUs fair value estimate from $6.00 to $7.00, citing recent price target updates that reflect mixed views on automation pressure from the top client, alongside growth among clients ranked 2 through 20 and ongoing momentum in AI services. Analyst Commentary on TaskUs Recent research on TaskUs shows a mix of optimism about growth opportunities and caution around execution and valuation risks.
PAYC
US$218.91
Paycom Software
7D
-5.5%
1Y
-1.7%
Narrative Update • Sep 04

PAYC: Raised Earnings Bar Will Test AI And Margin Optimism

Paycom Software's analyst fair value estimate has been lifted from $140 to $160 as analysts respond to a wave of higher Street price targets that cite stronger revenue momentum, improving margins and upgraded earnings models following recent Q2 results. Analyst Commentary Street research on Paycom Software has turned more positive around the Q2 report, with several firms lifting price targets and revising models to reflect stronger revenue momentum, margin improvement and a better free cash flow outlook.
ADP
US$268.26
Automatic Data Processing
7D
-3.4%
1Y
-8.6%
Narrative Update • Sep 03

ADP: Slowing Bookings And Float Dependence Will Likely Restrain Future Upside

Automatic Data Processing's updated fair value estimate has shifted from about $190.85 to roughly $244.12 as analysts lift price targets across the board, citing steadier underlying Employer Services trends, achievable fintech earnings expectations, and recent guidance that aligns with current revenue and EPS consensus views. Analyst Commentary Recent Street research on Automatic Data Processing shows a cluster of higher price targets, but the tone is mixed.
SAIC
US$129.90
Science Applications International
7D
2.5%
1Y
22.1%
Narrative Update • Sep 03

SAIC: Beat And Raise Quarter And Contract Wins Will Drive Upside

Analysts have lifted the fair value estimate for Science Applications International to $154 from $137, citing updated models that reflect recent earnings beats, higher long term revenue and margin assumptions, and a slightly lower discount rate, in line with the latest round of Street price target revisions. Analyst Commentary Recent Street research on Science Applications International points to a broad reset higher in fair value views, with several bullish analysts responding to Q1 and Q2 earnings beats, improved guidance and ongoing margin progress.
MG
US$19.81
Mistras Group
7D
3.6%
1Y
109.0%
TIC
US$9.56
TIC Solutions
7D
2.1%
1Y
-16.0%
Narrative Update • Aug 21

TIC: Backlog Visibility And Integration Progress Will Shape Balanced Forward Outlook

The analyst price target for TIC Solutions has increased from $9.00 to $10.00, with analysts citing improving integration progress, record backlog visibility, and stronger momentum in key end markets as support for the revised view. Analyst Commentary Recent Street research on TIC Solutions reflects a more balanced view, with several firms adjusting ratings and price targets as they reassess the company’s integration progress and backlog visibility.