EXPONENT INC(EXPO)Stock Analysis
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Earnings Quality
Free Cash Flow
Institutional Flow
Revenue Scale
Dilution Risk
EXPO Stock Analysis & AI Quality Score
AI stock analysis and institutional research for EXPONENT INC (EXPO), a Technology sector company. 13F Pro's AI-powered ranking engine scores EXPO at 61.3/100 on a 32-signal composite quality model, placing it at rank #812 of 2,879 stocks — the top half of the AI-ranked universe. EXPO scores in the top quartile across balance sheet strength (92.6), profitability (79.8). Areas of concern include earnings quality (39.7) and revenue scale (39.8), which score below median versus the broader universe. Shareholder dilution risk is elevated at 28.8/100, reflecting ongoing share issuance or stock-based compensation. Based on the latest XBRL financial filings (Q1 2026), EXPONENT INC reports quarterly revenue of $166.3M, net income of $29.6M, an operating margin of 24.9%. Top institutional holders of EXPO by reported 13-F value include BlackRock,, KAYNE ANDERSON RUDNICK INVESTMENT MANAGEMENT, VANGUARD PORTFOLIO MANAGEMENT, based on the most recent SEC filings. EXPO trades on the Nasdaq exchange and files with the SEC under CIK 851520. 13F Pro's AI research platform runs 10 specialized AI analysts — value, growth, momentum, macro, and activist specialists — that debate EXPO daily and publish AI-generated analysis with cited SEC sources. The platform aggregates historical XBRL financial facts, 10-Q and 10-K filings, insider Form 4 transactions, and institutional 13-F holdings for EXPONENT INC directly from SEC EDGAR. EXPONENT INC's 13F Pro composite quality score has ranged between 8 and 69 since 2021, currently 61.3 — a stable long-term trajectory across 56 quarterly and live scoring snapshots.
Revenue
Q1 2026
$166.3M
Net Income
Q1 2026
$29.6M
Free Cash Flow
Q1 2026
$-3.4M
Operating Margin
Q1 2026
24.9%
Revenue & Net Income
Earnings Per Share
Key Financials Over Time
Export Financial Table · Pro+Revenue
+4.2% YoYNet Income
-2.7% YoYOperating Income
+0.2% YoYEPS (Diluted)
-1.9% YoYTotal Assets
+0.0% YoYOp. Cash Flow
-8.9% YoY| Metric | FY 2025 | FY 2024 | FY 2023 | FY 2022 | FY 2020 | FY 2019 |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Revenue | $582.0M +4.2% | $558.5M +4.1% | $536.8M +4.6% | $513.3M +28.4% | $399.9M -4.1% | $417.2M |
| Net Income | $106.0M -2.7% | $109.0M +8.6% | $100.3M -1.9% | $102.3M +24.0% | $82.6M +0.1% | $82.5M |
| Operating Income | $119.8M +0.2% | $119.6M +7.4% | $111.3M -21.0% | $140.8M +69.2% | $83.2M -2.2% | $85.1M |
| EPS (Diluted) | $2.07 -1.9% | $2.11 +8.8% | $1.94 -1.0% | $1.96 +26.5% | $1.55 +1.3% | $1.53 |
| Total Assets | $777.5M +0.0% | $777.3M +20.2% | $646.8M +10.2% | $586.7M +1.1% | $580.1M +3.0% | $563.4M |
| Operating Cash Flow | $131.7M -8.9% | $144.5M +13.5% | $127.4M +35.8% | $93.8M -9.2% | $103.3M -4.4% | $108.1M |
AI Insight: EXPO Financial Trends
Revenue growth accelerated to $166M in Q2 2026 (+14% vs prior year) but operating cash flow turned negative for first time in the data set.
• Revenue grew from $146M in Q2 2025 to $166M in Q2 2026, marking strongest quarterly performance.
• Operating income recovered to $41M in Q2 2026 from $17M low in Q3 2025.
• Net income remained stable around $25-30M range throughout the period.
⚠ Operating cash flow turned negative to -$1M in Q2 2026, first negative reading in dataset.
⚠ Equity declined from $441M peak in Q2 2025 to $338M in Q2 2026.
AI Insight: EXPO Ratio Trends
Operating margins show extreme volatility ranging from 12.1% to 30.5% over the past two years, signaling inconsistent operational execution.
• Operating margin swung from 30.5% in Q2 2025 to 12.1% in Q3 2025, then recovered to 24.9% in Q2 2026.
• ROIC exhibited similar volatility, dropping from 40.3% in Q2 2025 to 16.1% in Q3 2025 before surging to 48.9% in Q2 2026.
• ROE strengthened to 35.0% in Q2 2026, the highest level since Q2 2024's 29.7%.
⚠ Quarterly operating margin volatility suggests unpredictable project mix or execution challenges affecting profitability consistency.
⚠ Net profit margins remained relatively stable around 17-19% despite operating margin swings, indicating effective cost management below the line.
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Top Institutional Holders of EXPO
BlackRock, Inc.
$396.0M6,068,812 shKAYNE ANDERSON RUDNICK INVESTMENT MANAGEMENT LLC
$253.6M3,886,308 shVANGUARD PORTFOLIO MANAGEMENT LLC
$192.3M2,946,756 shVANGUARD CAPITAL MANAGEMENT LLC
$144.2M2,210,650 shConestoga Capital Advisors, LLC
$124.4M1,906,505 shSTATE STREET CORP
$123.3M1,889,536 shGENEVA CAPITAL MANAGEMENT LLC
$117.2M1,795,507 shGEODE CAPITAL MANAGEMENT, LLC
$107.5M1,647,614 shROYCE & ASSOCIATES LP
$74.7M1,144,873 shTWO SIGMA INVESTMENTS, LP
$71.9M1,101,306 sh
| Fund | Value | Shares |
|---|---|---|
| BlackRock, Inc. | $396.0M | 6,068,812 |
| KAYNE ANDERSON RUDNICK INVESTMENT MANAGEMENT LLC | $253.6M | 3,886,308 |
| VANGUARD PORTFOLIO MANAGEMENT LLC | $192.3M | 2,946,756 |
| VANGUARD CAPITAL MANAGEMENT LLC | $144.2M | 2,210,650 |
| Conestoga Capital Advisors, LLC | $124.4M | 1,906,505 |
| STATE STREET CORP | $123.3M | 1,889,536 |
| GENEVA CAPITAL MANAGEMENT LLC | $117.2M | 1,795,507 |
| GEODE CAPITAL MANAGEMENT, LLC | $107.5M | 1,647,614 |
| ROYCE & ASSOCIATES LP | $74.7M | 1,144,873 |
| TWO SIGMA INVESTMENTS, LP | $71.9M | 1,101,306 |
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