Exponent

Chief Executive Catherine Corrigan sold 1,737 Exponent shares at an average price of $62.78 on July 15 via a 10b5-1 trading plan following an exercise of 2,379 options at a $29.05 strike. The sale was partly to cover the option exercise and related taxes; Corrigan still holds 115,771 shares worth about $7.2 million post-transaction. The transaction is described as routine and not a red flag, but Exponent shares have lagged the S&P 500, falling 11.7% over the past year through July 17 including dividends. » More on finance.yahoo.com

At the annual general meeting on 04.06.2026, Exponent approved a 2025 dividend of $1.20, up 7.14% year-on-year, with total payout of $61.54 million (+5.72%). The dividend yield for 2025 is 1.71% based on a closing price of $59.48 on the AGM day. Over five years the stock lost 32.42%; including dividends the real return is -25.82%. FactSet expects a 2026 dividend of $1.24 (expected yield 2.08%); Exponent has a market capitalization of $2.813 billion, P/E 33.91, revenue of $582.01 million and EPS of $2.07 for 2025. » More on finanzen.net

Exponent names John Pye president, who will report to CEO Catherine Corrigan, and appoints Eric Anderson as chief financial officer effective May 1, 2026. Richard Schlenker resigns as CFO but remains executive vice president and has been nominated to the board of directors. Paul Johnston will leave the board at the annual general meeting on June 4, 2026; Karen Richardson will then become board chair. The company reports a strong balance sheet with more cash than liabilities, a market capitalization of $3.28 billion and 13 consecutive years of dividend growth, underscoring stability during the leadership transition; the stock is trading near its 52-week low. » More on de.investing.com