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U.S. Professional Services Industry Analysis

UpdatedNov 14, 2025
DataAggregated Company Financials
Companies146
  • 7D-0.7%
  • 3M-9.3%
  • 1Y-10.3%
  • YTD-7.2%

Over the last 7 days, the Professional Services industry has remained flat. Unfortunately though, the industry is down 10% over the past 12 months. Earnings are forecast to grow by 16% annually.

Industry Valuation and Performance

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

DateMarket CapRevenueEarningsPEAbsolute PEPS
Tue, 18 Nov 2025US$462.7bUS$249.9bUS$14.0b24x33.1x1.9x
Thu, 16 Oct 2025US$494.7bUS$251.4bUS$14.9b25.4x33.1x2x
Sat, 13 Sep 2025US$516.7bUS$251.0bUS$14.9b27x34.6x2.1x
Mon, 11 Aug 2025US$514.3bUS$253.8bUS$14.6b26.3x35.1x2x
Wed, 09 Jul 2025US$510.0bUS$245.0bUS$14.9b25.3x34.2x2.1x
Fri, 06 Jun 2025US$512.9bUS$244.8bUS$15.0b21.3x34.1x2.1x
Sun, 04 May 2025US$494.5bUS$241.9bUS$15.3b21.4x32.4x2x
Tue, 01 Apr 2025US$491.2bUS$241.9bUS$14.8b20.9x33.2x2x
Thu, 27 Feb 2025US$509.3bUS$241.6bUS$14.9b21.7x34.2x2.1x
Sat, 25 Jan 2025US$564.8bUS$246.5bUS$14.8b24.5x38x2.3x
Mon, 23 Dec 2024US$549.4bUS$245.1bUS$15.0b23.8x36.7x2.2x
Wed, 20 Nov 2024US$558.4bUS$247.7bUS$15.2b23.7x36.7x2.3x
Fri, 18 Oct 2024US$568.8bUS$241.2bUS$12.8b28.6x44.3x2.4x
Sun, 15 Sep 2024US$542.8bUS$234.8bUS$12.7b28x42.8x2.3x
Tue, 13 Aug 2024US$514.6bUS$234.8bUS$12.8b25.5x40.1x2.2x
Thu, 11 Jul 2024US$487.8bUS$237.9bUS$12.5b24.9x39.2x2.1x
Sat, 08 Jun 2024US$496.5bUS$238.6bUS$12.5b25.4x39.7x2.1x
Mon, 06 May 2024US$499.6bUS$238.4bUS$12.1b25.5x41.4x2.1x
Wed, 03 Apr 2024US$504.3bUS$233.7bUS$11.4b26.4x44.2x2.2x
Fri, 01 Mar 2024US$507.2bUS$232.9bUS$11.5b26.7x44x2.2x
Sun, 28 Jan 2024US$509.4bUS$238.1bUS$13.0b26.4x39.3x2.1x
Tue, 26 Dec 2023US$500.5bUS$237.0bUS$12.8b26.1x39.3x2.1x
Thu, 23 Nov 2023US$481.5bUS$237.0bUS$12.2b25.1x39.5x2x
Sat, 21 Oct 2023US$480.2bUS$239.1bUS$9.5b21.2x50.6x2x
Mon, 18 Sep 2023US$485.9bUS$230.9bUS$9.7b22.6x50.3x2.1x
Wed, 16 Aug 2023US$500.5bUS$234.3bUS$9.2b23.4x54.5x2.1x
Fri, 14 Jul 2023US$470.8bUS$230.3bUS$9.1b21.4x51.5x2x
Sun, 11 Jun 2023US$475.8bUS$231.9bUS$9.5b22.6x50.1x2.1x
Tue, 09 May 2023US$453.6bUS$231.3bUS$9.7b21.8x46.6x2x
Thu, 06 Apr 2023US$451.3bUS$228.3bUS$10.6b23.1x42.4x2x
Sat, 04 Mar 2023US$262.4bUS$163.4bUS$3.3b19.5x79.4x1.6x
Mon, 30 Jan 2023US$262.2bUS$162.3bUS$3.3b20.7x80.5x1.6x
Wed, 28 Dec 2022US$249.8bUS$161.1bUS$3.4b19.9x72.6x1.6x
Fri, 25 Nov 2022US$260.7bUS$160.8bUS$4.1b20.5x63.2x1.6x
Price to Earnings Ratio

63.2x


Total Market Cap: US$260.7bTotal Earnings: US$4.1bTotal Revenue: US$160.8bTotal 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 33.1x 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 2.1x.
Past Earnings Growth
  • The earnings for companies in the Professional Services industry have grown 50% per year over the last three years.
  • Revenues for these companies have grown 16% 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-0.39%
Industrials-1.57%
Professional Services-0.67%
HR Services-0.062%
Research and Consulting Services-1.69%
Industry PE
  • Investors are most optimistic about the HR Services industry which is trading above its 3-year average PE ratio of 34.1x.
    • Analysts are expecting annual earnings growth of 15.8%, which is higher than its past year's earnings growth of 7.5% per year.
  • Investors are most pessimistic about the Research and Consulting Services industry, which is trading below its 3-year average of 157x.
Forecasted Growth
  • Analysts are most optimistic on the Research and Consulting Services industry, expecting annual earnings growth of 18% over the next 5 years.
  • However this is lower than its past earnings growth rate of 27% per year.
  • In contrast, the HR Services industry is expected to see its earnings grow by 16% 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
VRSK Verisk AnalyticsUS$219.102.9%
+US$858.5m		-21.9%PE33.4x
BR Broadridge Financial SolutionsUS$224.770.7%
+US$187.9m		-1.0%PE28.4x
PCTY Paylocity HoldingUS$145.322.1%
+US$164.2m		-25.7%PE35x
DAY DayforceUS$68.830.3%
+US$36.8m		-7.8%PS5.8x
RHI Robert HalfUS$26.151.1%
+US$29.0m		-64.3%PE16.8x

Latest News

PL
US$11.21
Planet Labs PBC
7D
-16.3%
1Y
267.5%
BR
US$224.77
Broadridge Financial Solutions
7D
0.7%
1Y
-1.0%
BAH
US$81.66
Booz Allen Hamilton Holding
7D
-6.5%
1Y
-41.9%

BAH: Defense and Intelligence Strengths Will Offset Civil Segment Weakness

Analysts have lowered their price targets on Booz Allen Hamilton Holding significantly, with updated expectations now ranging near $90 to $106 per share. They cite earnings misses, a challenging government services environment, and persistent headwinds in the company's civilian business.
ADP
US$250.90
Automatic Data Processing
7D
-1.2%
1Y
-15.8%

Automatic Data Processing (NASDAQ:ADP) Will Pay A Larger Dividend Than Last Year At $1.70

Nov 15
Automatic Data Processing (NASDAQ:ADP) Will Pay A Larger Dividend Than Last Year At $1.70
EFX
US$204.86
Equifax
7D
-1.9%
1Y
-16.5%
MAN
US$28.01
ManpowerGroup
7D
1.3%
1Y
-55.0%

ManpowerGroup (NYSE:MAN) Will Pay A Dividend Of $0.72

Nov 14
ManpowerGroup (NYSE:MAN) Will Pay A Dividend Of $0.72
VRSK
US$219.10
Verisk Analytics
7D
2.9%
1Y
-21.9%

VRSK: Defensive Catalysts And Recurring Revenue Will Drive Positive Momentum Ahead

Analysts have lowered their fair value estimate for Verisk Analytics from $290.53 to $251.29 per share, citing tempered growth expectations and near-term risks. They also note ongoing debates over industry disruption and the company's long-term prospects.
TIC
US$9.25
TIC Solutions
7D
-17.6%
1Y
n/a
PCTY
US$145.32
Paylocity Holding
7D
2.1%
1Y
-25.7%

PCTY: Beat-And-Raise Cadence And Share Buybacks Will Drive Renewed Outperformance

Analysts have revised their price target for Paylocity Holding downward by approximately $20 to $194. This adjustment reflects tempered growth expectations and recent market commentary that highlights both near-term sector headwinds and the company's continued potential for long-term outperformance.
RHI
US$26.15
Robert Half
7D
1.1%
1Y
-64.3%

RHI: Sequential Weekly Contract Talent Revenue Gains Will Support Positive Momentum

Analysts have modestly trimmed their average price target for Robert Half, now reducing fair value by $0.22 to $35.11. This adjustment is attributed to management’s conservative outlook and mixed revenue trends following recent earnings reports.
LDOS
US$188.79
Leidos Holdings
7D
-4.1%
1Y
18.9%
CNDT
US$1.99
Conduent
7D
7.0%
1Y
-46.1%
WLDN
US$95.87
Willdan Group
7D
1.8%
1Y
130.4%
SSNC
US$81.16
SS&C Technologies Holdings
7D
-4.4%
1Y
10.4%

SSNC: Improved Margins And AI Initiatives Will Drive Long-Term Upside

Analysts have increased their price target for SS&C Technologies Holdings by $1, citing improved profit margin projections and continued confidence in the company's outlook. Analyst Commentary Recent analyst actions have highlighted areas of both optimism and caution regarding SS&C Technologies Holdings, with upward revisions in price targets reflecting changes in expectations for the company's profitability and strategic execution.
PSN
US$81.53
Parsons
7D
-5.1%
1Y
-13.6%

PSN: Revenue Projections And New Contracts Expected To Support Stable Outlook

Narrative Update on Parsons: Analyst Price Target Change Analysts have raised their price target for Parsons from $90.00 to $91.11. They cite improved projections for revenue growth and profit margins as key drivers of the updated estimate.
DAY
US$68.83
Dayforce
7D
0.3%
1Y
-7.8%