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Exponent, Inc. (EXPO)
Performance
Return for Risk
Dividends
Drawdowns
Volatility
Financials

Company Info

ISIN
US30214U1025
CUSIP
30214U102
IPO Date
Aug 17, 1990

Highlights

Market Cap
$3.30B
Enterprise Value
$3.17B
EPS (TTM)
$2.07
PE Ratio
31.59
PEG Ratio
14.97
Total Revenue (TTM)
$434.59M
Gross Profit (TTM)
$197.45M
EBITDA (TTM)
$144.86M
Year Range
$63.25 - $83.92
Target Price
$81.00
ROA (TTM)
13.63%
ROE (TTM)
27.16%

Share Price Chart


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Performance

Performance Chart

The chart shows the growth of an initial investment of $10,000 in Exponent, Inc., comparing it to the performance of the S&P 500 index or another benchmark. All prices have been adjusted for splits and dividends.


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S&P 500 Index

Returns By Period

Exponent, Inc. (EXPO) has returned -5.67% so far this year and -18.19% over the past 12 months. Over the last ten years, EXPO has returned 11.21% per year, falling short of the S&P 500 Index benchmark, which averaged 12.16% annually.


Exponent, Inc.

1D
0.02%
1M
-9.97%
YTD
-5.67%
6M
-5.31%
1Y
-18.19%
3Y*
-11.99%
5Y*
-6.88%
10Y*
11.21%

Benchmark (S&P 500 Index)

1D
2.91%
1M
-5.09%
YTD
-4.63%
6M
-2.39%
1Y
16.33%
3Y*
16.69%
5Y*
10.18%
10Y*
12.16%
*Multi-year figures are annualized to reflect compound growth (CAGR)

Monthly Returns

Based on dividend-adjusted daily data since Aug 17, 1990, EXPO's average daily return is +0.09%, while the average monthly return is +1.30%. At this rate, your investment would double in approximately 4.5 years.

Historically, 53% of months were positive and 47% were negative. The best month was Jul 1995 with a return of +39.4%, while the worst month was Mar 1992 at -30.4%. The longest winning streak lasted 7 consecutive months, and the longest losing streak was 7 months.

On a daily basis, EXPO closed higher 46% of trading days. The best single day was Oct 17, 1995 with a return of +27.8%, while the worst single day was Aug 13, 1991 at -25.0%.


JanFebMarAprMayJunJulAugSepOctNovDecTotal
20263.47%1.27%-9.97%-5.67%
20252.88%-7.65%-3.90%-2.94%-2.97%-1.75%-7.70%3.51%-2.26%1.91%2.10%-3.54%-20.81%
20240.17%-8.28%2.58%11.15%3.49%0.30%11.52%2.06%6.76%-18.13%4.59%-9.47%2.42%
20233.48%0.35%-2.87%-7.66%-0.79%2.47%-4.01%0.31%-4.46%-14.38%5.01%14.76%-10.14%
2022-18.63%-0.23%14.31%-11.33%-5.66%1.47%9.86%-6.60%-6.36%8.66%8.56%-3.95%-14.25%
2021-8.28%16.82%1.22%-1.15%-5.29%-1.99%20.04%9.16%-3.04%1.46%1.48%0.37%30.67%

Benchmark Metrics

Exponent, Inc. has an annualized alpha of 16.61%, beta of 0.69, and R² of 0.07 versus S&P 500 Index. Calculated based on daily prices since August 20, 1990.

  • This stock participates in less of S&P 500 Index's moves in both directions, but captures a larger share of gains (73.22%) than losses (56.64%) — typical of diversified or defensive assets.
  • Beta of 0.69 may look defensive, but with R² of 0.07 this stock is largely uncorrelated with S&P 500 Index — low beta reflects independence, not downside protection. See the Volatility section for a true picture of this stock's risk.
  • R² of 0.07 means this stock moves largely independently of S&P 500 Index — capture ratios reflect limited market correlation rather than active downside protection. Consider using a more representative benchmark.

Alpha
16.61%
Beta
0.69
0.07
Upside Capture
73.22%
Downside Capture
56.64%

Return for Risk

Risk / Return Rank

EXPO ranks 10 for risk / return — in the bottom 10% of stocks on our site. This means you're taking on significantly more risk than the returns justify. Consider whether the potential upside is worth the volatility, or explore alternatives with better risk / return profiles.


EXPO Risk / Return Rank: 1010
Overall Rank
EXPO Sharpe Ratio Rank: 1414
Sharpe Ratio Rank
EXPO Sortino Ratio Rank: 1313
Sortino Ratio Rank
EXPO Omega Ratio Rank: 1616
Omega Ratio Rank
EXPO Calmar Ratio Rank: 33
Calmar Ratio Rank
EXPO Martin Ratio Rank: 55
Martin Ratio Rank
The rank (0–100) shows how this investment's returns compare to the risk taken. Higher = better. Based on the past 12 months of data, combining Sharpe, Sortino, and other metrics used by quantitative funds and institutional investors.

Return / Risk — by metrics

The table below present risk-adjusted performance metrics for Exponent, Inc. (EXPO) and compare them to a chosen benchmark (S&P 500 Index).


EXPOBenchmarkDifference

Sharpe ratio

Return per unit of total volatility

-0.61

0.90

-1.51

Sortino ratio

Return per unit of downside risk

-0.80

1.39

-2.19

Omega ratio

Gain probability vs. loss probability

0.91

1.21

-0.30

Calmar ratio

Return relative to maximum drawdown

-0.98

1.40

-2.37

Martin ratio

Return relative to average drawdown

-1.68

6.61

-8.28

Explore EXPO risk-adjusted metrics in detail

Dive deeper into individual metrics with historical trends, benchmark comparisons, and performance across different time periods.

Dividends

Dividend History

Exponent, Inc. provided a 1.85% dividend yield over the last twelve months, with an annual payout of $1.21 per share. The company has been increasing its dividends for 12 consecutive years.


0.60%0.80%1.00%1.20%1.40%1.60%1.80%$0.00$0.20$0.40$0.60$0.80$1.00$1.2020152016201720182019202020212022202320242025
Dividends
Dividend Yield
PeriodTTM20252024202320222021202020192018201720162015
Dividend$1.21$1.20$1.12$1.04$0.96$0.80$0.76$0.64$0.52$0.42$0.36$0.30

Dividend yield

1.85%1.73%1.26%1.18%0.97%0.69%0.84%0.93%1.03%1.18%1.19%1.20%

Monthly Dividends

The table displays the monthly dividend distributions for Exponent, Inc.. The dividends shown in the table have been adjusted to account for any splits that may have occurred.


JanFebMarAprMayJunJulAugSepOctNovDecTotal
2026$0.00$0.00$0.31$0.31
2025$0.00$0.00$0.30$0.00$0.00$0.30$0.00$0.00$0.30$0.00$0.00$0.30$1.20
2024$0.00$0.00$0.28$0.00$0.00$0.28$0.00$0.00$0.28$0.00$0.00$0.28$1.12
2023$0.00$0.00$0.26$0.00$0.00$0.26$0.00$0.00$0.26$0.00$0.00$0.26$1.04
2022$0.00$0.00$0.24$0.00$0.00$0.24$0.00$0.00$0.24$0.00$0.00$0.24$0.96
2021$0.00$0.00$0.20$0.00$0.00$0.20$0.00$0.00$0.20$0.00$0.00$0.20$0.80

Dividend Yield & Payout


Dividend Yield

Exponent, Inc. has a dividend yield of 1.85%, which is quite average when compared to the overall market.

Payout Ratio

Exponent, Inc. has a payout ratio of 57.43%, which is quite average when compared to the overall market. This suggests that Exponent, Inc. strikes a balance between reinvesting profits for growth and paying dividends to shareholders.

Drawdowns

Drawdowns Chart

The Drawdowns chart displays portfolio losses from any high point along the way. Drawdowns are calculated considering price movements and all distributions paid, if any.


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Worst Drawdowns

The table below displays the maximum drawdowns of the Exponent, Inc.. A maximum drawdown is a measure of risk, indicating the largest reduction in portfolio value due to a series of losing trades.

The maximum drawdown for the Exponent, Inc. was 86.44%, occurring on Apr 7, 1997. Recovery took 2087 trading sessions.

The current Exponent, Inc. drawdown is 45.04%.


Depth

Start

To Bottom

Bottom

To Recover

End

Total

-86.44%Apr 10, 19911516Apr 7, 19972087Jul 22, 20053603
-46.19%Apr 16, 2008216Feb 23, 2009450Dec 3, 2010666
-45.7%Dec 9, 20211078Mar 27, 2026
-27.75%Feb 20, 202025Mar 25, 202069Jul 2, 202094
-20.9%Jul 22, 201120Aug 18, 201149Oct 27, 201169

Volatility

Volatility Chart

The chart below shows the rolling one-month volatility.


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Financials

Financial Performance

The chart below illustrates the trends in the financial health of Exponent, Inc. over time, highlighting three key metrics: Total Revenue, Earnings Before Interest and Taxes (EBIT), and Net Income.


Annual
Quarterly

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Valuation

The Valuation section provides an overview of how Exponent, Inc. is priced in the market compared to other companies in the Consulting Services industry. It includes key financial ratios that help investors assess whether the stock is undervalued or overvalued.


PE Ratio

The chart displays the Price-to-Earnings (P/E) ratio for EXPO, comparing it with other companies in the Consulting Services industry. Currently, EXPO has a P/E ratio of 31.6. This P/E ratio is significantly higher than those of industry peers. This could indicate that the stock is overvalued or that investors expect strong future growth.

PEG Ratio

The chart shows the Price/Earnings to Growth (PEG) ratio for EXPO compared to other companies in the Consulting Services industry. EXPO currently has a PEG ratio of 15.0. This PEG ratio is higher than the industry average, which may suggest the stock is overvalued relative to its expected earnings growth.

PS Ratio

This chart shows the Price-to-Sales (P/S) ratio for EXPO relative to other companies in the Consulting Services industry. Currently, EXPO has a P/S ratio of 7.7. This P/S ratio is high relative to other companies in the industry. It could mean the stock is overvalued, or that investors expect strong future growth and profitability.

PB Ratio

The chart illustrates the Price-to-Book (P/B) ratio for EXPO in comparison with other companies in the Consulting Services industry. Currently, EXPO has a P/B value of 8.5. This P/B ratio is higher than most companies in the industry. It may suggest the stock is overvalued or that investors expect the company to generate high returns on its assets.

Income Statement



TTM
Revenue

Total Revenue

Cost Of Revenue

Gross Profit

Operating Expenses

Selling, General & Admin Expenses

R&D Expenses

Depreciation And Amortization

Total Operating Expenses

Income

Income Before Tax

Operating Income

EBITDA

EBIT

Earnings From Continuing Operations

Net Income

Income Tax Expense

Other Non-Operating Income (Expenses)

Extraordinary Items

Discontinued Operations

Effect Of Accounting Charges

Non Recurring

Minority Interest

Other Items

Interest Income

Interest Expense

Net Interest Income

Values in undefined except per share items