UNCOVERING BREAKTHROUGH INSIGHTS SINCE 1967

Exponent (NASDAQ: EXPO) is a premium engineering and scientific consulting firm. Find answers to frequently asked questions about our company and stock.

EXPONENT FAQS

Learn about Exponent’s business and history

Exponent (NASDAQ: EXPO) is a premium engineering and scientific consulting firm. Rooted in decades of experience in failure and accident analysis, our multidisciplinary workforce addresses some of the most complex challenges facing our clients today and helps unravel the complexities of innovation for tomorrow. 


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Exponent originated as Failure Analysis Associates in 1967 and changed our name to Exponent in 1998.

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Headquartered in Menlo Park, CA, Exponent has offices located in North America, Europe, and Asia.


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Our multidisciplinary teams of science, engineering, and regulatory experts address clients' real-world challenges across a variety of industries — chemicals, construction, consumer products, electronics, energy, food and beverage, government, industrial and manufacturing, life sciences and healthcare, mining, software and computer science, transportation, utilities, and more. 

We work with clients throughout the complete product or process lifecycle, producing breakthrough insights and implementing critical solutions for a safer, healthier, and more sustainable future. 

Learn more about the industries we work with.

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Exponent employs over 1,200 people. Exponent's 950 consultants are recruited from major academic institutions around the world as well as from industries and government. Over 640 consultants hold a doctorate in their chosen field of study.


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The Company operates on a 52- or 53-week fiscal year ending on the Friday closest to the last day of December. 


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Earnings dates are announced via press release, which can be found in the News & Events section of the Exponent website. 

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KPMG, LLP 


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STOCK INFORMATION

Learn about Exponent's ticker symbol, transfer agent, and more.

Exponent is traded on the NASDAQ exchange under the stock symbol "EXPO."

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The Company went public in 1990 on the NASDAQ stock exchange under the ticker FAIL. In 1998, the Company changed its name to Exponent, Inc., and ticker to EXPO.

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Exponent does not offer a direct stock purchase plan.

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Exponent historically pays a quarterly dividend. Dividends are reviewed and approved by the Company's Board of Directors on a quarterly basis and announced via press release, which can be found in the News & Events section  of the website.

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Exponent does not have access to individual account information. Please contact your broker if you hold shares through a retail or online broker. For stock certifications, please contact our transfer agent, Computershare, at 800-564-6253.

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Exponent's transfer agent is Computershare. The phone number 800-564-6253.

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GENERAL INFORMATION

Access our latest financial and investor information.

To request investor information, please email investor-relations@exponent.com

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Exponent's most recent Annual Report can be downloaded here

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