Exponent, Inc. (EXPO)

Exponent, Inc.'s stock price has experienced fluctuations over the past six months. The share price was $73.41 as of January 6, 2026, a 15.70% decline from January 7, 2025, but has recently risen by 7.43% compared to the previous week and 1.04% over the last month as of January 12, 2026. Key events impacting the stock include a strong Q3 2025 earnings report with double-digit net revenue growth, exceeding expectations, and a Q2 2025 earnings report that exceeded revenue expectations, though the next quarter's revenue guidance was slightly below analysts' estimates. The company announced consistent quarterly dividend payments and an increase in its quarterly cash dividend. A stock buyback program was initiated, authorizing the repurchase of up to $100 million in outstanding shares. William Blair upgraded Exponent (EXPO) in December 2025.

Demand for Exponent's products and services exhibits some seasonality, with lower utilization rates typically observed in the fourth quarter due to more holidays and vacations. The company's diversified portfolio helps mitigate significant seasonal swings. Reactive engagements are driven by unforeseen events, while proactive engagements involve product and process improvement, research and development, risk management, and regulatory consulting. The consumer products industry represents approximately one-quarter of Exponent's revenue. The convergence of energy transition initiatives, extreme weather events, and the rapid growth of data centers is accelerating opportunities for Exponent's specialized expertise.

Exponent, Inc. is a science and engineering consulting company providing solutions to complex problems globally, operating in the professional services industry through its Engineering and Other Scientific, and Environmental and Health segments. The Engineering segment offers technical consulting services, while the Environmental and Health segment focuses on chemical regulation, food safety, and ecological sciences. Exponent serves diverse sectors, including chemical, construction, consumer products, and government. Founded in 1967 as The Failure Group, Inc., it rebranded as Exponent, Inc. in 1998.

Headquartered in Menlo Park, California, Exponent, Inc. has a global presence with offices in North America, Europe, and Asia, enabling seamless operation of its consultants, laboratories, databases, and computing resources to serve multinational clients.

Exponent maintains a strong brand reputation as a premium engineering and scientific consulting firm, known for its multidisciplinary workforce and commitment to technical excellence. The company's work often involves high-profile investigations, such as the Space Shuttle Columbia disaster and the Samsung Note 7 phone batteries. Exponent also holds ISO 9001 accreditation, signifying independently audited and certified quality management practices, and is certified for battery, energy storage, and compliance testing.

Exponent, Inc. has a dispersed ownership structure, with institutional investors holding approximately 83.5% to 95.64% of the company's shares. Major institutional owners include BlackRock, Inc., Vanguard Group Inc., and Kayne Anderson Rudnick Investment Management Llc. Individual insider ownership is a modest percentage, with insiders owning about 1.60% of the stock. In the past three months, Exponent insiders have sold more company stock than they have bought, with sales totaling $902,470.00 and no reported purchases.