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Exponent Inc (EXPO)

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$72.23
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Upturn Advisory Summary

08/28/2025: EXPO (1-star) is currently NOT-A-BUY. Pass it for now.

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Not Recommended Performance

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3 Analysts rated it

Very few follow this stock; limited insights, higher-risk early investing.

1 Year Target Price $88

1 Year Target Price $88

Analysts Price Target For last 52 week
$88 Target price
52w Low $63.81
Current$72.23
52w High $114.55

Analysis of Past Performance

Type Stock
Historic Profit -9.65%
Avg. Invested days 65
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Key Highlights

Company Size Mid-Cap Stock
Market Capitalization 3.69B USD
Price to earnings Ratio 36.3
1Y Target Price 88
Price to earnings Ratio 36.3
1Y Target Price 88
Volume (30-day avg) 3
Beta 0.9
52 Weeks Range 63.81 - 114.55
Updated Date 08/28/2025
52 Weeks Range 63.81 - 114.55
Updated Date 08/28/2025
Dividends yield (FY) 1.59%
Basic EPS (TTM) 1.99

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Profitability

Profit Margin 19.81%
Operating Margin (TTM) 12.93%

Management Effectiveness

Return on Assets (TTM) 9.76%
Return on Equity (TTM) 25.05%

Valuation

Trailing PE 36.3
Forward PE 36.1
Enterprise Value 3496218981
Price to Sales(TTM) 7.1
Enterprise Value 3496218981
Price to Sales(TTM) 7.1
Enterprise Value to Revenue 6.24
Enterprise Value to EBITDA 28.06
Shares Outstanding 50501100
Shares Floating 49955218
Shares Outstanding 50501100
Shares Floating 49955218
Percent Insiders 1
Percent Institutions 98.45

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Exponent Inc

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Company Overview

overview logo History and Background

Exponent Inc. was founded in 1967 as Failure Analysis Associates (FaAA). It has grown to become a leading engineering and scientific consulting firm, addressing complex problems and offering expert advice across various industries. It rebranded as Exponent in 1998.

business area logo Core Business Areas

  • Engineering and Other Scientific: This segment provides a wide array of engineering and scientific consulting services, addressing complex technical issues related to product safety, reliability, and performance. It accounts for the majority of the company's revenue.
  • Environmental and Health: This segment focuses on environmental and health consulting, addressing issues related to human health risk assessment, environmental compliance, and sustainability.

leadership logo Leadership and Structure

Exponent is led by Dr. Catherine Ford Corrigan, President and CEO. The company operates with a matrix structure, combining industry expertise with specific technical disciplines.

Top Products and Market Share

overview logo Key Offerings

  • Failure Analysis: Analysis of product failures to determine root causes and prevent future occurrences. The market for failure analysis is highly fragmented. Competitors include smaller specialized engineering firms and internal engineering departments of large corporations. Revenue is dependent on the size and complexity of the failure and the time commitment necessary to solve the issues. Market share is difficult to directly quantify due to the fragmented nature of the market.
  • Human Factors Consulting: Expertise in human behavior and performance to improve product design, safety, and user experience. Competitors include boutique human factors consultancies, university research groups and internal design teams. Market share is difficult to directly quantify due to the fragmented nature of the market.
  • Environmental Risk Assessment: Evaluation of potential environmental risks and development of mitigation strategies. Competitors include large environmental consulting firms and smaller specialist firms. Market share is difficult to directly quantify due to the fragmented nature of the market.

Market Dynamics

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The engineering and scientific consulting industry is driven by technological advancements, increasing regulatory scrutiny, and the growing complexity of products and systems. It's a competitive landscape with diverse players from large firms to niche specialists.

Positioning

Exponent positions itself as a high-end provider of specialized engineering and scientific expertise, differentiating itself through its breadth of capabilities, depth of expertise, and reputation for solving complex problems.

Total Addressable Market (TAM)

The estimated global engineering services market is projected to reach hundreds of billions USD. Exponent focuses on a segment of this TAM requiring high-end technical and scientific expertise and is well-positioned to capture an increased portion of this niche market.

Upturn SWOT Analysis

Strengths

  • Strong brand reputation
  • Deep technical expertise
  • Diverse service offerings
  • Experienced consultants
  • High barriers to entry

Weaknesses

  • High consulting rates
  • Dependence on expert personnel
  • Potential for liability
  • Sensitivity to economic cycles

Opportunities

  • Growth in emerging technologies
  • Increasing regulatory requirements
  • Expansion into new markets
  • Increased outsourcing of expertise
  • Growing demand for sustainability consulting

Threats

  • Economic downturns
  • Increased competition
  • Changes in regulations
  • Loss of key personnel
  • Technological disruptions

Competitors and Market Share

competitor logo Key Competitors

  • NVT
  • ICF
  • FTI

Competitive Landscape

Exponent is known for high-end consulting compared to the other competitors above. This allows for increased revenue and profits.

Major Acquisitions

Ariel Technology Group

  • Year: 2015
  • Acquisition Price (USD millions): 24.8
  • Strategic Rationale: Expanded expertise in telecommunications and digital media consulting.

Growth Trajectory and Initiatives

Historical Growth: Exponent has demonstrated steady growth over the past years, driven by its strong reputation and expertise.

Future Projections: Analysts project continued growth for Exponent, driven by demand for its services and strategic initiatives.

Recent Initiatives: Recent strategic initiatives might include expanding into new service areas, entering new markets, and investing in research and development.

Summary

Exponent Inc. is a robust engineering and scientific consulting firm with a strong reputation. Its diverse service offerings and technical expertise are key strengths, although high consulting rates and sensitivity to economic cycles pose challenges. The company is well-positioned to capitalize on growth in emerging technologies and increasing regulatory requirements, but must navigate economic downturns and increased competition. Overall it is well run, has good fundamentals and is poised for growth.

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Sources and Disclaimers

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  • Analyst reports
  • Industry publications
  • Market Research Reports

Disclaimers:

This analysis is for informational purposes only and should not be considered investment advice. Market data is subject to change.

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About Exponent Inc

Exchange NASDAQ
Headquaters Menlo Park, CA, United States
IPO Launch date 1990-08-17
President, CEO & Director Dr. Catherine Ford Corrigan P.E., Ph.D.
Sector Industrials
Industry Engineering & Construction
Full time employees 958
Full time employees 958

Exponent, Inc., together with its subsidiaries, operates as a science and engineering consulting company in the United States and internationally. The company operates in two segments, Engineering and Other Scientific, and Environmental and Health. The company provides services in the areas of biomechanics, biomedical engineering and sciences, civil and structural engineering, construction consulting, data sciences, electrical engineering and computer science, human factors, materials and corrosion engineering, mechanical engineering, polymer science and materials chemistry, thermal sciences, and vehicle engineering. It also offers services in the areas of chemical regulation and food safety, ecological and biological sciences, environmental and earth sciences, and health sciences. In addition, the company provides proactive and reactive product safety, litigation support, and technical, regulatory services. It serves clients in chemical, construction, consumer products, energy, food, beverage and nutrition, government, life sciences, insurance, manufacturing, technology, industrial equipment, transportation, and other sectors. The company was formerly known as The Failure Group, Inc. and changed its name to Exponent, Inc. in 1998. The company was founded in 1967 and is headquartered in Menlo Park, California.