This page shows Exponent Inc (EXPO) financial statements, including the income statement, balance sheet, cash flow statement, and key financial ratios. View 14 years of annual fundamentals and quarterly data, with year-over-year growth rates and compound annual growth rates (CAGR). All figures are derived from SEC filings (10-K and 10-Q reports).
Exponent’s asset-light expert-services model turns steady client work into strong cash generation with little reinvestment demand.
FY2026 looked less like a reinvestment year than a working-capital squeeze: revenue reached$582M , yet operating cash flow slipped to$132M . With receivables at$182M and capex only$9.4M , free-cash-flow pressure appears tied more to slower cash collection and heavy payouts than to a business that suddenly requires more assets to grow.
Across FY2023-FY2026, operating cash flow usually ran ahead of net income, and free-cash-flow margin stayed above
The balance sheet still looks liquid rather than stretched, with
Financial Health Signals
Based on FY2026 annual data, averaged across the last 3 years for performance metrics (most-recent year weighted highest). How this score is calculated →
Health score ≠ stock price. This rates the quality of Exponent Inc's business: profitability, growth, balance sheet strength. It doesn't tell you whether the stock is a good buy at today's price. Not financial advice. Use it alongside valuation analysis and your own research.
Exponent Inc has an operating margin of 20.6%, meaning the company retains $21 of operating profit per $100 of revenue. This strong profitability earns a score of 69/100, reflecting efficient cost management and pricing power. This is down from 21.4% the prior year.
Exponent Inc's revenue grew a modest 4.2% year-over-year to $582.0M. This slow but positive growth earns a score of 40/100.
Exponent Inc carries a low D/E ratio of 0.99, meaning only $0.99 of long-term debt for every $1 of shareholders' equity. This conservative leverage earns a score of 82/100, indicating a strong balance sheet with room for future borrowing.
Exponent Inc's current ratio of 2.40 indicates adequate short-term liquidity, earning a score of 45/100. The company can meet its near-term obligations, though with limited headroom.
Exponent Inc converts 21.0% of revenue into free cash flow ($122.3M). This strong cash generation earns a score of 80/100.
Exponent Inc earns a strong 27.2% return on equity (ROE), meaning it generates $27 of profit for every $100 of shareholders' equity. This efficient capital use earns a returns score of 70/100. This is up from 24.7% the prior year.
Exponent Inc scores 7.68, well above the 2.99 safe threshold. The score is driven primarily by a large market capitalization ($3.1B) relative to total liabilities ($387.2M). This indicates low bankruptcy risk based on profitability, leverage, and asset efficiency.
Exponent Inc passes 5 of 9 financial strength tests. 3 of 4 profitability signals pass, 1 of 3 leverage/liquidity signals pass, both operating efficiency signals pass.
For every $1 of reported earnings, Exponent Inc generates $1.24 in operating cash flow ($131.7M OCF vs $106.0M net income). This indicates profits are well-supported by actual cash generation, not accounting adjustments.
Key Financial Metrics
Earnings & Revenue
Exponent Inc generated $582.0M in revenue in fiscal year 2026. This represents an increase of 4.2% from the prior year.
Exponent Inc's EBITDA was $129.9M in fiscal year 2026, measuring earnings before interest, taxes, depreciation, and amortization. This represents an increase of 0.5% from the prior year.
Exponent Inc reported $106.0M in net income in fiscal year 2026. This represents a decrease of 2.7% from the prior year.
Exponent Inc earned $2.07 per diluted share (EPS) in fiscal year 2026. This represents a decrease of 1.9% from the prior year.
Cash & Balance Sheet
Exponent Inc generated $122.3M in free cash flow in fiscal year 2026, representing cash available after capex. This represents a decrease of 11.1% from the prior year.
Exponent Inc held $221.9M in cash against $0 in long-term debt as of fiscal year 2026.
Exponent Inc paid $1.20 per share in dividends in fiscal year 2026. This represents an increase of 7.1% from the prior year.
Exponent Inc had 49M shares outstanding in fiscal year 2026. This represents a decrease of 2.9% from the prior year.
Margins & Returns
Exponent Inc's operating margin was 20.6% in fiscal year 2026, reflecting core business profitability. This is down 0.8 percentage points from the prior year.
Exponent Inc's net profit margin was 18.2% in fiscal year 2026, showing the share of revenue converted to profit. This is down 1.3 percentage points from the prior year.
Exponent Inc's ROE was 27.2% in fiscal year 2026, measuring profit generated per dollar of shareholder equity. This is up 2.5 percentage points from the prior year.
Capital Allocation
Exponent Inc spent $97.1M on share buybacks in fiscal year 2026, returning capital to shareholders by reducing shares outstanding. This represents an increase of 1600.4% from the prior year.
Exponent Inc invested $9.4M in capex in fiscal year 2026, funding long-term assets and infrastructure. This represents an increase of 35.3% from the prior year.
EXPO Income Statement
| Metric | Q2'27 | Q4'26 | Q3'26 | Q2'26 | Q1'26 | Q4'25 | Q3'25 | Q2'25 |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Revenue | $166.3M+12.8% | $147.4M+0.2% | $147.1M+3.6% | $142.0M-2.4% | $145.5M+6.4% | $136.8M+0.4% | $136.3M-3.0% | $140.5M |
| Cost of Revenue | N/A | N/A | N/A | N/A | N/A | N/A | N/A | N/A |
| Gross Profit | N/A | N/A | N/A | N/A | N/A | N/A | N/A | N/A |
| R&D Expenses | N/A | N/A | N/A | N/A | N/A | N/A | N/A | N/A |
| SG&A Expenses | $6.2M-7.6% | $6.7M-12.3% | $7.7M+24.6% | $6.1M+22.7% | $5.0M-12.8% | $5.7M+8.2% | $5.3M-12.1% | $6.0M |
| Operating Income | $41.4M+42.0% | $29.1M+0.4% | $29.0M+69.1% | $17.2M-61.3% | $44.4M+63.0% | $27.3M+5.4% | $25.8M-27.7% | $35.7M |
| Interest Expense | N/A | N/A | N/A | N/A | N/A | N/A | N/A | N/A |
| Income Tax | $12.8M+36.7% | $9.3M-11.6% | $10.6M+3.0% | $10.3M-7.6% | $11.1M+43.6% | $7.7M-21.8% | $9.9M-5.4% | $10.5M |
| Net Income | $29.6M+19.4% | $24.8M-11.7% | $28.0M+5.6% | $26.6M-0.4% | $26.6M+13.0% | $23.6M-9.4% | $26.0M-10.9% | $29.2M |
| EPS (Diluted) | $0.59 | N/A | $0.55+5.8% | $0.520.0% | $0.52 | N/A | $0.50-12.3% | $0.57 |
EXPO Balance Sheet
| Metric | Q2'27 | Q4'26 | Q3'26 | Q2'26 | Q1'26 | Q4'25 | Q3'25 | Q2'25 |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Total Assets | $687.4M-11.6% | $777.5M+2.1% | $761.4M+0.3% | $759.4M-0.5% | $763.2M-1.8% | $777.3M+4.5% | $744.1M+4.9% | $709.2M |
| Current Assets | $340.9M-20.3% | $427.6M+2.6% | $416.8M-2.1% | $425.7M-1.7% | $432.8M-3.2% | $446.9M+8.3% | $412.6M+5.4% | $391.3M |
| Cash & Equivalents | $118.6M-46.6% | $221.9M+7.0% | $207.4M-10.5% | $231.8M-5.4% | $245.1M-5.3% | $258.9M+17.8% | $219.7M+8.1% | $203.3M |
| Inventory | N/A | N/A | N/A | N/A | N/A | N/A | N/A | N/A |
| Accounts Receivable | $197.3M+8.7% | $181.5M-0.3% | $182.0M+6.4% | $171.0M+2.5% | $166.8M+3.3% | $161.4M-4.3% | $168.6M+1.7% | $165.9M |
| Goodwill | $8.6M0.0% | $8.6M0.0% | $8.6M0.0% | $8.6M0.0% | $8.6M0.0% | $8.6M0.0% | $8.6M0.0% | $8.6M |
| Total Liabilities | $349.0M-9.8% | $387.2M+8.0% | $358.6M+8.1% | $331.7M+3.1% | $321.8M-9.6% | $356.2M+6.7% | $333.8M+5.6% | $316.0M |
| Current Liabilities | $142.2M-20.1% | $178.0M+15.0% | $154.8M+14.7% | $135.0M+3.6% | $130.3M-20.2% | $163.2M+18.5% | $137.7M+4.5% | $131.8M |
| Long-Term Debt | N/A | N/A | N/A | N/A | N/A | N/A | N/A | N/A |
| Total Equity | $338.3M-13.3% | $390.3M-3.1% | $402.9M-5.8% | $427.8M-3.1% | $441.4M+4.8% | $421.1M+2.6% | $410.3M+4.3% | $393.2M |
| Retained Earnings | $682.0M+2.0% | $668.4M+1.5% | $658.8M+2.0% | $646.0M+1.7% | $635.0M+1.7% | $624.2M+1.5% | $615.0M+1.9% | $603.4M |
EXPO Cash Flow Statement
| Metric | Q2'27 | Q4'26 | Q3'26 | Q2'26 | Q1'26 | Q4'25 | Q3'25 | Q2'25 |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Operating Cash Flow | -$975K-101.8% | $55.6M+70.2% | $32.7M-9.9% | $36.2M+398.0% | $7.3M-87.0% | $56.1M+88.6% | $29.7M-38.5% | $48.3M |
| Capital Expenditures | $2.5M-8.7% | $2.7M+0.4% | $2.7M+17.6% | $2.3M+29.6% | $1.8M-32.5% | $2.6M+51.5% | $1.7M+49.6% | $1.1M |
| Free Cash Flow | -$3.4M-106.5% | $52.9M+76.5% | $30.0M-11.7% | $33.9M+515.0% | $5.5M-89.7% | $53.5M+90.9% | $28.0M-40.7% | $47.2M |
| Investing Cash Flow | -$2.5M+8.7% | -$2.7M-0.4% | -$2.7M-17.6% | -$2.3M-29.6% | -$1.8M+32.5% | -$2.6M-51.5% | -$1.7M-49.6% | -$1.1M |
| Financing Cash Flow | -$99.7M-159.6% | -$38.4M+29.5% | -$54.5M-14.8% | -$47.5M-136.8% | -$20.0M-62.7% | -$12.3M+4.9% | -$13.0M-2.8% | -$12.6M |
| Dividends Paid | $16.6M+11.4% | $14.9M-1.2% | $15.1M-1.0% | $15.2M-7.0% | $16.4M+15.0% | $14.2M+0.1% | $14.2M+0.1% | $14.2M |
| Share Buybacks | $78.8M+223.0% | $24.4M-39.1% | $40.0M | N/A | N/A | $1K+200.0% | -$1K-100.4% | $244K |
EXPO Financial Ratios
| Metric | Q2'27 | Q4'26 | Q3'26 | Q2'26 | Q1'26 | Q4'25 | Q3'25 | Q2'25 |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Gross Margin | N/A | N/A | N/A | N/A | N/A | N/A | N/A | N/A |
| Operating Margin | 24.9%+5.1pp | 19.8%+0.0pp | 19.7%+7.6pp | 12.1%-18.4pp | 30.5%+10.6pp | 19.9%+1.0pp | 19.0%-6.5pp | 25.4% |
| Net Margin | 17.8%+1.0pp | 16.8%-2.3pp | 19.1%+0.4pp | 18.7%+0.4pp | 18.3%+1.1pp | 17.3%-1.9pp | 19.1%-1.7pp | 20.8% |
| Return on Equity | 8.7%+2.4pp | 6.3%-0.6pp | 7.0%+0.7pp | 6.2%+0.2pp | 6.0%+0.4pp | 5.6%-0.8pp | 6.3%-1.1pp | 7.4% |
| Return on Assets | 4.3%+1.1pp | 3.2%-0.5pp | 3.7%+0.2pp | 3.5%+0.0pp | 3.5%+0.5pp | 3.0%-0.5pp | 3.5%-0.6pp | 4.1% |
| Current Ratio | 2.400.0 | 2.40-0.3 | 2.69-0.5 | 3.15-0.2 | 3.32+0.6 | 2.74-0.3 | 3.00+0.0 | 2.97 |
| Debt-to-Equity | 1.03+0.0 | 0.99+0.1 | 0.89+0.1 | 0.78+0.0 | 0.73-0.1 | 0.85+0.0 | 0.81+0.0 | 0.80 |
| FCF Margin | -2.1%-37.9pp | 35.9%+15.5pp | 20.4%-3.5pp | 23.9%+20.1pp | 3.8%-35.3pp | 39.1%+18.5pp | 20.5%-13.0pp | 33.6% |
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Frequently Asked Questions
What is Exponent Inc's annual revenue?
Exponent Inc (EXPO) reported $582.0M in total revenue for fiscal year 2026. This represents a 4.2% change compared to the previous fiscal year. Revenue measures the total income earned from the company's primary business operations before any expenses are deducted.
How fast is Exponent Inc's revenue growing?
Exponent Inc (EXPO) revenue grew by 4.2% year-over-year, from $558.5M to $582.0M in fiscal year 2026.
Is Exponent Inc profitable?
Yes, Exponent Inc (EXPO) reported a net income of $106.0M in fiscal year 2026, with a net profit margin of 18.2%.
What is Exponent Inc's EBITDA?
Exponent Inc (EXPO) had EBITDA of $129.9M in fiscal year 2026, measuring earnings before interest, taxes, depreciation, and amortization.
What is Exponent Inc's operating margin?
Exponent Inc (EXPO) had an operating margin of 20.6% in fiscal year 2026, reflecting the profitability of core business operations before interest and taxes.
What is Exponent Inc's net profit margin?
Exponent Inc (EXPO) had a net profit margin of 18.2% in fiscal year 2026, representing the share of revenue converted into profit after all expenses.
Does Exponent Inc pay dividends?
Yes, Exponent Inc (EXPO) paid $1.20 per share in dividends during fiscal year 2026.
What is Exponent Inc's return on equity (ROE)?
Exponent Inc (EXPO) has a return on equity of 27.2% for fiscal year 2026, measuring how efficiently the company generates profit from shareholder equity.
What is Exponent Inc's free cash flow?
Exponent Inc (EXPO) generated $122.3M in free cash flow during fiscal year 2026. This represents a -11.1% change compared to the previous fiscal year. Free cash flow represents the cash a company generates after accounting for capital expenditures, and is widely used to assess financial flexibility and shareholder value.
What is Exponent Inc's operating cash flow?
Exponent Inc (EXPO) generated $131.7M in operating cash flow during fiscal year 2026, representing cash generated from core business activities.
What are Exponent Inc's total assets?
Exponent Inc (EXPO) had $777.5M in total assets as of fiscal year 2026, including both current and long-term assets.
What are Exponent Inc's capital expenditures?
Exponent Inc (EXPO) invested $9.4M in capital expenditures during fiscal year 2026, funding long-term assets and infrastructure.
What is Exponent Inc's current ratio?
Exponent Inc (EXPO) had a current ratio of 2.40 as of fiscal year 2026, which is generally considered healthy.
What is Exponent Inc's debt-to-equity ratio?
Exponent Inc (EXPO) had a debt-to-equity ratio of 0.99 as of fiscal year 2026, measuring the company's financial leverage by comparing total debt to shareholder equity.
What is Exponent Inc's return on assets (ROA)?
Exponent Inc (EXPO) had a return on assets of 13.6% for fiscal year 2026, measuring how efficiently the company uses its assets to generate profit.
What is Exponent Inc's Altman Z-Score?
Exponent Inc (EXPO) has an Altman Z-Score of 7.68, placing it in the Safe Zone (low bankruptcy risk). The Z-Score combines five financial ratios (working capital, retained earnings, EBIT, market capitalization, and revenue relative to total assets) to predict the likelihood of bankruptcy. Scores above 2.99 indicate financial safety while scores below 1.81 suggest financial distress. Learn more in our complete guide to financial health indicators.
What is Exponent Inc's Piotroski F-Score?
Exponent Inc (EXPO) has a Piotroski F-Score of 5 out of 9, indicating neutral financial health. The F-Score evaluates nine binary signals across profitability (positive ROA, positive cash flow, improving ROA, earnings quality), leverage (decreasing debt, improving liquidity, no share dilution), and operating efficiency (improving gross margin, improving asset turnover). Scores of 7 to 9 indicate strong and improving fundamentals. Learn more in our complete guide to financial health indicators.
Are Exponent Inc's earnings high quality?
Exponent Inc (EXPO) has an earnings quality ratio of 1.24x, considered cash-backed (high quality). This ratio compares operating cash flow to net income. A ratio above 1.0x means the company generates more cash than its reported earnings, indicating sustainable, cash-backed profits. Ratios below 1.0x suggest earnings rely on accounting accruals rather than actual cash generation. Learn more in our complete guide to financial health indicators.
How financially healthy is Exponent Inc?
Exponent Inc (EXPO) scores 64 out of 100 on our Financial Profile, indicating moderate overall financial health. This composite score evaluates six dimensions: profitability (operating margin), revenue growth, leverage (debt-to-equity), liquidity (current ratio), cash flow quality (free cash flow margin), and shareholder returns (return on equity). Each dimension is normalized against standard financial benchmarks. Learn more in our complete guide to financial health indicators.