The Consulting Services industry has shown resilience amid economic fluctuations, reporting a GDP growth of 3.8% in Q2 2025, as per the Bureau of Economic Analysis. With a current Zacks Industry Rank of #80, indicating solid growth prospects, the sector remains attractive for investors, despite a 27% decline over the past year, compared to the S&P 500’s 18% gain.
Key players in this industry include FTI Consulting, Exponent, and CBIZ. FTI Consulting (FCN) reported an 8.5% compound annual revenue growth from 2020 to 2024 and a Zacks Consensus Estimate of $8.43 EPS for 2025, reflecting a 4.3% increase in projections. Exponent (EXPO) has seen an EPS estimate rise to $2.06 for 2025, and CBIZ (CBZ) has a projected EPS of $3.62 for the same year following its recent integration with Marcum.
Overall, the forward price-to-earnings ratio for the Consulting Services industry stands at 19.76, slightly less than the S&P 500’s 23.3 and the sector’s 20.56, indicating a competitive valuation landscape.
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