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Exponent Reports Third Quarter 2026 Financial Results

MENLO PARK, Calif., Oct. 29, 2026 (GLOBE NEWSWIRE) -- Exponent, Inc. (Nasdaq: EXPO) today reported financial results for the third quarter of fiscal year 2026 ended October 2, 2026.

“Exponent delivered another strong quarter, with double-digit growth in revenues and earnings, reflecting continued demand for our specialized, integrated engineering and scientific expertise,” stated Dr. Catherine Corrigan, Chief Executive Officer. “User research studies continued to be a strong contributor to our growth, as clients move quickly to understand how people interact with technology across a widening range of devices and applications. Reactive work also grew, on top of a strong prior-year quarter, with increased dispute-related and failure analysis demand in the chemical, consumer products and transportation industries.

“These results reflect the durable, long-term trends shaping our business, including rapid technological innovation, increasing complexity, investment in critical infrastructure, and rising societal expectations for safety and reliability. As artificial intelligence and other digital technologies become increasingly embedded into physical systems, the digital and physical worlds are converging. Exponent is differentiated at that convergence, where data and computation meet real-world evidence, and where technology must ultimately work for the user. Our multidisciplinary scientists and engineers bring together deep domain expertise, scientific rigor, and an understanding of complex physical systems to help clients innovate with confidence, solve their most challenging problems, and manage high-consequence risk,” Dr. Corrigan continued.

Third Quarter Financial Results

Total revenues and revenues before reimbursements for the third quarter of 2026 increased 18% to $173.7 million and 12% to $153.1 million, respectively, as compared to $147.1 million and $137.1 million in the third quarter of 2025.

Net income increased to $30.9 million, or $0.64 per diluted share, in the third quarter of 2026, as compared to $28.0 million, or $0.55 per diluted share, in the same period of 2025. The tax benefit associated with share-based awards was immaterial in both the third quarter of 2026 and 2025. Inclusive of the tax benefit, Exponent’s consolidated tax rate was 28.0% in the third quarter of 2026, as compared to 27.4% for the same period in 2025.

EBITDA1 increased to $45.0 million, or 29.4% of revenues before reimbursements, in the third quarter of 2026, as compared to $38.8 million, or 28.3% of revenues before reimbursements in the third quarter of 2025.

Year to Date Financial Results

Total revenues and revenues before reimbursements for the first three quarters of 2026 increased 18% to $511.6 million and 11% to $453.7 million, respectively, as compared to $434.6 million and $407.4 million in the same period of 2025.

Net income increased to $89.9 million, or $1.83 per diluted share, through the first three quarters of 2026, as compared to $81.2 million, or $1.58 per diluted share, in the same period of 2025. During the first three quarters of 2026, we realized a negative tax impact associated with share-based awards of $0.8 million, as compared to $0.4 million during the same period one year ago. Inclusive of the tax impact associated with share-based awards, Exponent’s consolidated tax rate was 28.7% through the first three quarters of 2026, as compared to 28.2% for the same period last year.

EBITDA1 increased to $130.8 million, or 28.8% of revenues before reimbursements, through the first three quarters of 2026, as compared to $113.4 million, or 27.8% of revenues before reimbursements, in the same period of 2025.

Through the first three quarters of 2026, Exponent paid $46.1 million in dividends, repurchased $146.1 million of common stock, and closed the period with $114.7 million in cash and cash equivalents.

In a separate press release today, Exponent announced its quarterly cash dividend of $0.31 to be paid on December 18, 2026, and reiterated its intent to continue to pay quarterly dividends.

Business Overview

Exponent’s engineering and other scientific segment represented 85% of the Company’s revenues before reimbursements in the third quarter and through the first three quarters of 2026. Revenues before reimbursements in this segment increased 13% in the third quarter and through the first three quarters of 2026, as compared to the prior year period. Growth during the quarter was driven by strong user research activity spanning a broad set of challenges, including health applications, dynamic and unstructured real-world environments, and sensory perception. Dispute-related services involving chemical facilities, consumer products and advanced transportation technologies also drove growth in the quarter, as clients rely on Exponent in critical, high-stakes situations.

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Exponent Reports First Quarter 2026 Financial Results

MENLO PARK, Calif., April 30, 2026 (GLOBE NEWSWIRE) -- Exponent, Inc. (Nasdaq: EXPO) today reported financial results for the first quarter of fiscal year 2026 ended April 3, 2026.

“Exponent delivered double-digit growth in revenues and earnings during the first quarter, reflecting the strength of our multidisciplinary portfolio and increased demand for our specialized expertise across industries,” stated Dr. Catherine Corrigan, President and Chief Executive Officer. “Growth was driven by proactive engagements, including user research studies for consumer electronics clients integrating AI into their devices, as well as risk management work for utility clients evaluating asset performance under extreme weather conditions. Reactive engagements also contributed to our growth, with increased dispute-related and failure analysis demand across construction projects, energy facilities, and medical devices.

“The integration of AI and other advanced technologies into physical products and performance-critical systems, combined with rising expectations for safety and reliability, is driving increased reliance on Exponent’s specialized expertise. At the same time, trends in energy demand, infrastructure risk, and innovation continue to support demand for our deep technical capabilities, reinforcing our essential role in helping clients navigate complex, high-stakes decisions,” Dr. Corrigan continued.

First Quarter Financial Results

Total revenues and revenues before reimbursements for the first quarter of 2026 increased 14% to $166.3 million and 10% to $151.8 million, respectively, as compared to $145.5 million and $137.4 million in the first quarter of 2025.

Net income increased to $29.6 million, or $0.59 per diluted share, in the first quarter of 2026, as compared to $26.7 million, or $0.52 per diluted share, in the same period of 2025. During the quarter, Exponent realized a negative tax impact associated with share-based awards of $0.9 million as compared to $0.5 million in the first quarter of 2025. Inclusive of the negative tax impact, Exponent's consolidated tax rate was 30.2% in the first quarter, as compared to 29.4% for the same period in 2025.

EBITDA1 increased to $43.1 million, or 28.4% of net revenues, in the first quarter of 2026, as compared to $37.5 million, or 27.3% of net revenues in the first quarter of 2025.

During the first quarter of 2026, Exponent paid $16.6 million in dividends, repurchased $78.8 million of common stock, and closed the period with $118.6 million in cash and cash equivalents.

In a separate press release today, Exponent announced its quarterly cash dividend of $0.31 to be paid on June 18, 2026, and reiterated its intent to continue to pay quarterly dividends. Additionally, Exponent’s Board of Directors approved an increase in the current stock repurchase program of $50 million. This is in addition to the $17.7 million available for repurchases as of April 3, 2026.

Business Overview

Exponent’s engineering and other scientific segment represented 85% of the Company’s revenues before reimbursements in the first quarter of 2026. Revenues before reimbursements in this segment increased 12% in the first quarter, compared to the prior year period. Growth during the quarter was driven by user research studies in consumer electronics and risk management in the utilities sector, along with reactive engagements in the energy and life sciences sectors.

Exponent’s environmental and health segment represented 15% of the Company’s revenues before reimbursements in the first quarter. Revenues before reimbursements in this segment increased 2% in the first quarter, compared to the prior year period. Growth in this segment was primarily driven by Exponent’s regulatory consulting in the chemical industry.

Business Outlook

“Exponent delivered a strong first quarter, with 5% year-over-year headcount growth, 76% utilization, and strong rate realization driving growth,” commented Richard Schlenker, Executive Vice President and Chief Financial Officer. “We are encouraged by the market opportunities and remain confident in the long-term growth trajectory of the business.”

For the second quarter of fiscal 2026 as compared to the same period one year prior, Exponent anticipates:

Revenues before reimbursements to grow in the high-single digits; and,

EBITDA1 to be 27.0% to 27.8% of revenues before reimbursements. For the full fiscal year 2026 as compared to fiscal year 2025, Exponent is maintaining its guidance and anticipates:

Revenues before reimbursements to grow in the high-single digits; and,

EBITDA1 to be 27.6% to 28.1% of revenues before reimbursements. “Exponent is well positioned to support the evolving needs of our clients as innovation accelerates and systems grow more complex, particularly as AI is increasingly embedded in the physical world,” Dr. Corrigan said.