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EXPO Stock Chart & Stats
$71.53
$1.32(2.15%)
At close: 4:00 PM EDT
$71.53
$1.32(2.15%)
Day’s Range― - ―
52-Week Range$51.91 - $81.95
Previous Close$62.76
Volume529.68K
Average Volume (3M)581.25K
Market Cap
$3.45B
Enterprise Value$3.00B
Total Cash (Recent Filing)$66.63M
Total Debt (Recent Filing)$80.72M
Price to Earnings (P/E)32.8
Beta0.71
Next Earnings
Oct 29, 2026EPS Estimate
0.6Next Dividend Ex-DateN/A
Dividend Yield1.68%
Share Statistics
EPS (TTM)2.23
Shares Outstanding47,546,085
10 Day Avg. Volume555,257
30 Day Avg. Volume581,246
Financial Highlights & Ratios
PEG Ratio-14.37
Price to Book (P/B)9.15
Price to Sales (P/S)6.14
P/FCF Ratio29.19
Enterprise Value/Market Cap0.87
Enterprise Value/Revenue4.75
Enterprise Value/Gross Profit19.29
Enterprise Value/Ebitda19.57
Forecast
1Y Price Target
$84.00Price Target Upside17.43% Upside
Rating ConsensusStrong Buy
Number of Analyst Covering4
EPS Forecast (FY)2.31
Revenue Forecast (FY)$588.82M
Bulls Say, Bears Say
Bulls Say
Growth And GuidanceRaised guidance and strong Q2 demand indicate that growth is broadening beyond a single engagement or end market. Higher utilization, billable activity, and demand for specialized work should support revenue expansion over the next several quarters.
High ProfitabilityHigh profitability gives Exponent meaningful capacity to reinvest in technical talent, infrastructure, and new capabilities while retaining cash generation. The specialized consulting model can therefore convert durable demand into attractive earnings and funding for continued expansion.
Strong Cash GenerationFree cash flow close to reported earnings supports the quality of Exponent’s profits and provides internal funding for operations, investment, dividends, and repurchases. This cash generation strengthens resilience and reduces reliance on additional borrowing to support growth.
Bears Say
Margin ModerationHistorical margin compression shows that strong revenue growth has not fully protected profitability from changing project mix or cost pressures. If moderation continues, earnings may grow more slowly than revenue and the business could lose some of its prior operating leverage.
Cash-flow VolatilityRecent cash conversion is weaker than reported earnings growth, indicating timing or working-capital effects can create volatility in internally generated cash. Sustained weakness would reduce flexibility for investment and shareholder returns even while accounting profitability remains strong.
Specialized Hiring RiskExponent’s fee-based model depends on attracting and retaining scarce technical experts whose knowledge supports premium consulting work. A tighter PhD labor pool could constrain headcount growth, limit billable capacity, and make expansion more expensive over the next several quarters.
Exponent News
EXPO FAQ
What was Exponent’s price range in the past 12 months?
Exponent lowest stock price was $51.91 and its highest was $81.95 in the past 12 months.
What is Exponent’s market cap?
Exponent’s market cap is $3.45B.
When is Exponent’s upcoming earnings report date?
Exponent’s upcoming earnings report date is Oct 29, 2026 which is in 6 days.
How were Exponent’s earnings last quarter?
Exponent released its earnings results on Jul 30, 2026. The company reported $0.6 earnings per share for the quarter, beating the consensus estimate of $0.549 by $0.051.
Is Exponent overvalued?
According to Wall Street analysts Exponent’s price is currently Undervalued.
Does Exponent pay dividends?
Exponent pays a Quarterly dividend of $0.31 which represents an annual dividend yield of 1.68%. See more information on Exponent dividends here
What is Exponent’s EPS estimate?
Exponent’s EPS estimate is 0.6.
How many shares outstanding does Exponent have?
Exponent has 47,546,085 shares outstanding.
What happened to Exponent’s price movement after its last earnings report?
Exponent reported an EPS of $0.6 in its last earnings report, beating expectations of $0.549. Following the earnings report the stock price went up 3.531%.
Which hedge fund is a major shareholder of Exponent?
Currently, no hedge funds are holding shares in EXPO
What is the TipRanks Smart Score and how is it calculated?
Smart Score combines eight research factors - such as analyst recommendations, hedge fund trends, and technical indicators - to measure a stock’s outlook. These signals are unified into a single score that reflects bullish or bearish momentum. See detailed methodology
Exponent Stock Smart Score
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Analyst Consensus
Strong Buy
Average Price Target:
$84.00 (17.43% Upside)
$84.00 (17.43% Upside)
Blogger Sentiment
Bullish
EXPO Sentiment 100%
Sector Average 63%
Sector Average 63%
Hedge Fund Trend
Increased
By 188.0K Shares
Last Quarter.
Last Quarter.
Crowd Wisdom
Very Positive
Last 7 Days ▼ 1.1%
Last 30 Days ▲ 15.9%
Last 30 Days ▲ 15.9%
Technicals
SMA
Positive
20 days / 200 days
Momentum
13.54%
12-Months-Change
Fundamentals
Return on Equity
31.48%
Trailing 12-Months
Asset Growth
-14.05%
Trailing 12-Months
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Company Description
Exponent
Exponent, Inc. functions as a global leader in scientific and engineering consulting, operating through its subsidiaries. The firm's activities are divided into two principal segments: Engineering and Other Scientific, and Environmental and Health. The Engineering and Other Scientific division offers a broad spectrum of services encompassing biomechanics, biomedical sciences, structural analysis, civil engineering, construction advisory, data analytics, electrical and computer science, human factors, materials and corrosion science, mechanical engineering, polymer chemistry, thermal dynamics, and vehicle system engineering. Concurrently, the Environmental and Health segment specializes in areas such as chemical regulatory compliance, food safety, ecological and biological studies, earth and environmental sciences, and various health-related scientific fields. With expertise spanning approximately 90 technical disciplines, Exponent is dedicated to addressing complex and pressing issues for its stakeholders. Its client base is diverse, covering industries like chemicals, construction, consumer products, energy, food and beverage, government, life sciences, insurance, manufacturing, technology, heavy industrial equipment, and transportation. The company, originally established in 1967 as The Failure Group, Inc., rebranded as Exponent, Inc. in 1998, and its headquarters are located in Menlo Park, California.
EXPO Company Deck
EXPO Earnings Call
Q2 2026
0:00 / 0:00
Earnings Call Sentiment|Positive
The call conveyed a positive operational and financial performance: double-digit revenue and earnings growth, higher utilization, EBITDA margin expansion, strong AI-driven demand across proactive and reactive services, and an upward revision to full-year guidance. Offsetting factors include quarter-to-quarter variability from reimbursable user research projects (including one large study that temporarily boosted results), rising G&A and operating expenses, reduced interest income and cash due to substantial share repurchases, and modest increases in realized billing rates and tax rate. On balance, the strengths and forward guidance outweigh the highlighted risks and one-time variabilities.View all EXPO earnings summariesEXPO Stock 12 Month Forecast
Average Price Target
$84.00
▲(17.43% Upside)
Technical Analysis
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Ownership Overview
1.31% Insiders
30.88% Mutual Funds
2.03% Other Institutional Investors
30.91% Public Companies and
Individual Investors