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U.S. Research and Consulting Services Industry Analysis

UpdatedNov 14, 2025
DataAggregated Company Financials
Companies82
  • 7D-1.7%
  • 3M-1.0%
  • 1Y-3.6%
  • YTDn/a

Over the last 7 days, the Research and Consulting Services industry has dropped 1.7%, and Leidos Holdings contributed the most with a 2.8% decline. Overall the industry is down 3.6% in 12 months. As for the next few years, earnings are expected to grow by 18% per annum.

Industry Valuation and Performance

Has the U.S. Research and Consulting Services Industry valuation changed over the past few years?

DateMarket CapRevenueEarningsPEAbsolute PEPS
Tue, 18 Nov 2025US$184.1bUS$118.1bUS$5.7b26.7x32.1x1.6x
Thu, 16 Oct 2025US$185.7bUS$116.7bUS$5.6b26.6x33x1.6x
Sat, 13 Sep 2025US$187.7bUS$116.7bUS$5.6b27.1x33.3x1.6x
Mon, 11 Aug 2025US$186.2bUS$119.1bUS$5.5b24.1x33.5x1.6x
Wed, 09 Jul 2025US$189.7bUS$117.6bUS$5.1b26.1x37.4x1.6x
Fri, 06 Jun 2025US$179.5bUS$117.6bUS$5.1b23x35.2x1.5x
Sun, 04 May 2025US$179.4bUS$115.1bUS$5.1b21.4x35.2x1.6x
Tue, 01 Apr 2025US$168.3bUS$114.5bUS$4.9b19.3x34.1x1.5x
Thu, 27 Feb 2025US$174.5bUS$114.4bUS$4.9b21.3x35.9x1.5x
Sat, 25 Jan 2025US$234.1bUS$113.9bUS$4.8b25.8x48.4x2.1x
Mon, 23 Dec 2024US$227.8bUS$112.5bUS$5.0b23.9x45.6x2x
Wed, 20 Nov 2024US$233.9bUS$115.2bUS$5.3b24.7x43.8x2x
Fri, 18 Oct 2024US$255.8bUS$113.3bUS$3.7b33.2x68.3x2.3x
Sun, 15 Sep 2024US$240.9bUS$107.5bUS$3.5b31.1x68.5x2.2x
Tue, 13 Aug 2024US$228.1bUS$107.4bUS$3.7b29.2x62x2.1x
Thu, 11 Jul 2024US$217.1bUS$105.6bUS$3.0b28.9x72.4x2.1x
Sat, 08 Jun 2024US$213.9bUS$105.6bUS$3.0b29.7x71.4x2x
Mon, 06 May 2024US$213.4bUS$105.3bUS$2.7b29.7x79.4x2x
Wed, 03 Apr 2024US$209.2bUS$101.2bUS$2.3b30.2x91.6x2.1x
Fri, 01 Mar 2024US$208.9bUS$101.3bUS$2.3b32.4x90.4x2.1x
Sun, 28 Jan 2024US$214.0bUS$106.3bUS$4.2b31.4x51.4x2x
Tue, 26 Dec 2023US$207.9bUS$105.8bUS$4.0b31.1x52.1x2x
Thu, 23 Nov 2023US$199.8bUS$105.8bUS$4.0b32x50.5x1.9x
Sat, 21 Oct 2023US$189.8bUS$103.5bUS$559.9m28.6x339.1x1.8x
Mon, 18 Sep 2023US$191.3bUS$98.7bUS$443.0m32.2x431.7x1.9x
Wed, 16 Aug 2023US$193.8bUS$98.8bUS$263.7m27.3x734.8x2x
Fri, 14 Jul 2023US$164.1bUS$94.7bUS$168.8m27.2x972.4x1.7x
Sun, 11 Jun 2023US$187.8bUS$97.0bUS$518.7m25.4x362x1.9x
Tue, 09 May 2023US$175.0bUS$96.5bUS$722.2m25.5x242.3x1.8x
Thu, 06 Apr 2023US$204.9bUS$98.2bUS$1.7b27.8x117.6x2.1x
Sat, 04 Mar 2023US$213.3bUS$98.2bUS$1.9b27.8x114.1x2.2x
Mon, 30 Jan 2023US$215.2bUS$98.3bUS$1.4b24x159.2x2.2x
Wed, 28 Dec 2022US$206.5bUS$97.1bUS$1.4b23.7x148.4x2.1x
Fri, 25 Nov 2022US$214.0bUS$97.1bUS$1.4b24.9x154.8x2.2x
Price to Earnings Ratio

154.8x


Total Market Cap: US$214.0bTotal Earnings: US$1.4bTotal Revenue: US$97.1bTotal Market Cap vs Earnings and Revenue0%0%0%
U.S. Research and Consulting Services Industry Price to Earnings3Y Average 157.3x202320242025
Current Industry PE
  • Investors are pessimistic on the American Research and Consulting 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 32.1x which is lower than its 3-year average PE of 157x.
  • The 3-year average PS ratio of 1.9x is higher than the industry's current PS ratio of 1.6x.
Past Earnings Growth
  • The earnings for companies in the Research and Consulting Services industry have grown 61% per year over the last three years.
  • Revenues for these companies have grown 6.7% per year.
  • This means that more sales are being generated by these companies overall, and subsequently their profits are increasing too.

Industry Comparison

How does U.S. Research and Consulting Services compare with similar industries?

US Market-0.39%
Industrials-1.57%
Professional Services-0.67%
Research and Consulting Services-1.69%
HR Services-0.062%
Industry PEThere are no additional sub-industries under this industry.
Forecasted GrowthThere are no additional sub-industries under this industry.

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
RGP Resources ConnectionUS$4.698.1%
+US$11.7m		-43.8%PS0.3x
WLDN Willdan GroupUS$94.820.7%
+US$9.6m		127.9%PE33.7x
CYCU CycurionUS$4.5170.8%
+US$4.3m		-98.7%PS0.7x
EGG EnigmatigUS$4.202.9%
+US$3.4m		n/aPE53.5x

Latest News

PL
US$11.21
Planet Labs PBC
7D
-16.3%
1Y
267.5%
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.
CYCU
US$4.51
Cycurion
7D
70.8%
1Y
-98.7%
EFX
US$204.86
Equifax
7D
-1.9%
1Y
-16.5%
INOD
US$56.17
Innodata
7D
-18.0%
1Y
35.5%

Innodata's (NASDAQ:INOD) Solid Earnings Have Been Accounted For Conservatively

Nov 13
Innodata's (NASDAQ:INOD) Solid Earnings Have Been Accounted For Conservatively
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
AERT
US$0.65
Aeries Technology
7D
3.3%
1Y
-48.4%
RGP
US$4.69
Resources Connection
7D
8.1%
1Y
-43.8%

RGP: Share Buyback And Buy Rating Signal Confidence In Profit Margin Outlook

Analysts have increased their price target for Resources Connection by $0.13 to $7.00 per share, citing strengthened profit margin projections and positive recent coverage. Analyst Commentary Analysts have recently initiated coverage of Resources Connection, providing insight into both the company's potential and the risks that may impact its future performance.
LDOS
US$188.79
Leidos Holdings
7D
-4.1%
1Y
18.9%
WLDN
US$94.82
Willdan Group
7D
0.7%
1Y
127.9%
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.
J
US$150.59
Jacobs Solutions
7D
-2.4%
1Y
7.3%

J: Future Infrastructure Contracts And Digital Transformation Will Guide Measured Long-Term Opportunity

Analysts have raised their price target for Jacobs Solutions by $2, citing modest improvements in fair value estimates and a slightly lower discount rate. What's in the News Jacobs has been selected by EirGrid for a five-year framework to provide planning, design, and project management services supporting Ireland's renewable electricity transmission goals.
EPOW
US$1.19
Sunrise New Energy
7D
1.7%
1Y
30.1%

Market Might Still Lack Some Conviction On Sunrise New Energy Co., Ltd. (NASDAQ:EPOW) Even After 34% Share Price Boost

Oct 18
Market Might Still Lack Some Conviction On Sunrise New Energy Co., Ltd. (NASDAQ:EPOW) Even After 34% Share Price Boost
EGG
US$4.20
Enigmatig
7D
2.9%
1Y
n/a
ELWS
US$5.37
Earlyworks
7D
23.2%
1Y
102.6%