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Exponent, Inc. (EXPO) Stock Analysis

Recovery setup

HoldDEATH CROSS (EXEMPT)Moderate Confidence

Industrials · Engineering & Construction

Hold if already holding. Not a fresh buy at $57.34, but acceptable to hold if already in. Reason: Below 200-MA, MA slope -2.5%/30d (confirmed downtrend).

Our interdisciplinary team of scientists, physicians, engineers, and business consultants draws from more than 90 technical disciplines to solve the most pressing and complicated challenges facing stakeholders today. The firm leverages over 55 years of experience in analyzing... Read more

$57.34+21.1% A.UpsideScore 5.6/10#15 of 30 Engineering & Construction
QualityF-score9 / 9FCF yield2.66%
IncomeYield2.13%(5y avg 1.18%)Payout56.54%sustainable
Stop $53.33Target $69.42(analyst − 15%)A.R:R 2.9:1
Analyst target$81.67+42.4%3 analysts
$69.42our TP
$57.34price
$81.67mean
$90

Hold if already holding. Not a fresh buy at $57.34, but acceptable to hold if already in. Reason: Below 200-MA, MA slope -2.5%/30d (confirmed downtrend). Chart setup: Death cross but MACD improving, RSI 52. Maintain position. Not compelling to add more. Score 5.6/10, moderate confidence.

Passes 8/11 gates (positive momentum, favorable risk/reward ratio, clean insider activity, positive momentum, news events none recent, earnings proximity 44d clear, semi cycle peak clear, materials cycle peak clear). Suitability: aggressive.

news + 30-day 8-K events · 5-min refresh

Recent developments

updated 2026-06-17
TrendMatrix Research · upcoming catalyst calendar

Upcoming dated catalysts

Thu, Jul 30, 202644d to earnings· next earnings call

Thesis

Rewards
High-quality business
Wide economic moat
Analyst upside: 21%
Risks
Below 200-MA, MA slope -2.5%/30d (confirmed downtrend)

Key Metrics

P/E (TTM)26.7
P/E (Fwd)20.7
Mkt Cap$2.8B
EV/EBITDA21.6
Profit Mgn19.8%
ROE27.9%
Rev Growth10.5%
Beta0.73
Dividend2.13%
Rating analysts10

Quality Signals

Piotroski F9/9MoatWideCompounder

Options Flow

P/C0.71neutral
IV42%normal
Max Pain$85+48.2% vs spot

Material Events(8-K, last 90d)

  • 2026-04-06Item 5.02MEDIUM
    . Departure of Directors or Certain Officers; Election of Directors; Appointment of Certain Officers; Compensatory Arrangements of Certain Officers.** Appointment of John D. Pye, Ph.D. On April 6, 2026, Exponent, Inc.'s (the "Company") board of directors (the "Board") appointed Dr.
    SEC filing →

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Rating Breakdown

1 floor-breaker

Ranks in the bottom of its industry peers on the composite signal. Better names in the same sector exist.static

Growth Rank
3.3
Value Rank
3.9
Quality Rank
8.2
Best-in-class margins
GatesMomentum 5.2<5.5 (soft — BUY_NOW allowed but watch)Death cross exempted (quality + momentum high enough)Executive change: officer departure/appointmentMomentum 5.2>=4.5A.R:R 2.9 ≥ 1.5Insider activity: OKNEWS EVENTS NONE RECENTEARNINGS PROXIMITY 44d clearSEMI CYCLE PEAK CLEARMATERIALS CYCLE PEAK CLEARRecoverySuitability: Aggressive
RSI
52 · Neutral
20D MA 50D MA 200D MADEATH CROSSSupport $54.22Resistance $60.42

Price Targets

$53
$69
A.Upside+21.1%
A.R:R2.9:1

Position Sizing

ConvictionNone
Suggested %0.5%
Max %1%
RegimeSteady

Analyst Consensus

Analysts10
Consensus4.1/5
Avg Target$82

Earnings

B
B
M
M
2/4 beats
Next Earnings2026-07-30 (44d)

Verdict History

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Verdicts are recorded on every nightly pipeline run. Rows capture transitions (verdict flips, score deltas ≥0.3, entry/TP/SL changes). Rows with a ▶ can be expanded to see the change reason. Aggregate cohort performance is tracked in the recommendation ledger.
Frequently Asked Questions
Is EXPO stock a buy right now?

Hold if already holding. Not a fresh buy at $57.34, but acceptable to hold if already in. Reason: Below 200-MA, MA slope -2.5%/30d (confirmed downtrend). Chart setup: Death cross but MACD improving, RSI 52. Maintain position. Not compelling to add more. Target $69.42 (+21.1%), stop $53.33 (−7.5%), A.R:R 2.9:1. Score 5.6/10, moderate confidence.

What is the EXPO stock price target?

Take-profit target: $69.42 (+21.1% upside). Target $69.42 (+21.1%), stop $53.33 (−7.5%), A.R:R 2.9:1. Stop-loss: $53.33.

What are the risks of investing in EXPO?

Below 200-MA, MA slope -2.5%/30d (confirmed downtrend).

Is EXPO overvalued or undervalued?

Exponent, Inc. trades at a P/E of 26.7 (forward 20.7). TrendMatrix value score: 5.3/10. Verdict: Hold.

What do analysts say about EXPO?

10 analysts cover EXPO with a consensus score of 4.1/5. Average price target: $82.

What does Exponent, Inc. do?Our interdisciplinary team of scientists, physicians, engineers, and business consultants draws from more than 90...

Our interdisciplinary team of scientists, physicians, engineers, and business consultants draws from more than 90 technical disciplines to solve the most pressing and complicated challenges facing stakeholders today. The firm leverages over 55 years of experience in analyzing accidents and failures to advise clients as they innovate their technologically complex products and processes, ensure the safety and health of their users, and address the challenges o

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