Zacks Highlights UL Solutions, Willdan Group, and ZipRecruiter as Top Business Services Stocks

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Zacks Investment Research identifies UL Solutions, Willdan Group, and ZipRecruiter as three business services stocks well-positioned for near-term growth amid a prospering industry driven by AI adoption and strong service activities. The Zacks Business-Services industry, which carries a Zacks Industry Rank of 108, has underperformed the broader market over the past year, declining 34.1% compared to the S&P 500's 23.9% gain, and currently trades at a forward price-to-earnings ratio of 13.31. UL Solutions is expanding its global platform with new testing facilities and AI-powered software, with its 2026 consensus earnings estimate rising 3.2% to $2.26 per share. Willdan Group has secured multiple contracts including a $100 million extension with Southern California Edison and a $54 million modernization project, and its recent acquisition of Burton Energy Group is expected to boost 2026 earnings, with the consensus estimate increasing 8.3% to $4.94 per share. ZipRecruiter is enhancing its AI-powered hiring tools and resume database, and its 2026 consensus loss per share has narrowed by 50% to 8 cents.

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Energy Transition & Power Demand▲ · 1 stocks
Willdan Group Inc
WLDN
▲ PositiveDemandrelevance

Secured multiple contracts including a $100 million extension and a $54 million modernization project, plus acquisition expected to boost earnings.

Industrials▲ · 1 stocks
UL Solutions Inc.
ULS
▲ PositiveTechnologyrelevance

Expanding global platform with new testing facilities and AI-powered software, with 2026 consensus earnings estimate rising 3.2%.

Communication Services▲ · 1 stocks
Ziprecruiter Inc
ZIP
▲ PositiveTechnologyrelevance

Enhancing AI-powered hiring tools and resume database, with 2026 consensus loss per share narrowing by 50%.

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