Exponent Inc. Reports Q3 2026 Growth Driven by Strong Consulting Demand
Exponent, Inc. (EXPO) reported strong third-quarter results for fiscal year 2026, highlighted by a 12% increase in net revenue to $153.1 million and a 10% rise in net income to $30.9 million. Growth was primarily driven by robust demand in user research and dispute-related consulting, alongside steady activity in the engineering and scientific sectors. The company's diluted earnings per share (EPS) rose 16% to $0.64, benefiting from improved operating performance and a reduced share count. Management raised its full-year net revenue guidance to a growth range of 10% to 11%. While the company noted a decline in large project revenue impact, it saw improvements in utilization rates (76.7%) and realized rates (4%). Despite seasonal holiday impacts expected in Q4, Exponent maintains an optimistic outlook for full-year EBITDA margins and utilization levels compared to the previous year.
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