[8-K] EXPONENT INC Reports Material Event

Rhea-AI Filing Summary

Exponent, Inc. filed a current report describing two key updates. The company issued a press release announcing its financial results for the fourth quarter ended January 2, 2026, which is attached as Exhibit 99.1. The detailed numbers are contained in that release.

Exponent also announced that its Board of Directors declared a quarterly cash dividend of $0.31 per share. This dividend will be paid on March 20, 2026 to common stockholders of record as of March 6, 2026, as disclosed in a separate press release attached as Exhibit 99.2.

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Exponent reports Q4 results and maintains a $0.31 quarterly dividend.

Exponent, Inc. is updating investors on two standard but important items: quarterly financial performance and shareholder returns. The 8-K states that Q4 results for the period ended January 2, 2026 are provided in a press release incorporated as Exhibit 99.1.

The company also declared a regular quarterly cash dividend of $0.31 per share, payable on March 20, 2026 to stockholders of record on March 6, 2026. This indicates continued cash returns to shareholders, but the filing does not quantify payout ratios or growth versus prior dividends.

Overall, the updates are typical for an established dividend-paying company. The actual impact on valuation will depend on the detailed Q4 revenue, earnings, and margin trends contained in the referenced press release, which are not repeated here.

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UNITED STATES

SECURITIES AND EXCHANGE COMMISSION

Washington, D.C. 20549

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FORM 8-K

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CURRENT REPORT

Pursuant to Section 13 or 15(d)
of the Securities Exchange Act of 1934

Date of Report (Date of earliest event reported):  February 5, 2026

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Exponent, Inc.

(Exact name of registrant as specified in its charter)

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Delaware	0-18655	77-0218904
(State or Other Jurisdiction of Incorporation)	(Commission File Number)	(I.R.S. Employer Identification No.)

149 Commonwealth Drive

Menlo Park, California 94025

(Address of Principal Executive Offices) (Zip Code)

(650) 326-9400

(Registrant's telephone number, including area code)

(Former name or former address, if changed since last report)

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Check the appropriate box below if the Form 8-K filing is intended to simultaneously satisfy the filing obligation of the registrant under any of the following provisions:

☐	Written communications pursuant to Rule 425 under the Securities Act (17 CFR 230.425)
☐	Soliciting material pursuant to Rule 14a-12 under the Exchange Act (17 CFR 240.14a-12)
☐	Pre-commencement communications pursuant to Rule 14d-2(b) under the Exchange Act (17 CFR 240.14d-2(b))
☐	Pre-commencement communications pursuant to Rule 13e-4(c) under the Exchange Act (17 CFR 240.13e-4(c))

Securities registered pursuant to Section 12(b) of the Act:

Title of each class	Trading Symbol(s)	Name of each exchange on which registered
Common Stock, par value $0.001 per share	EXPO	Nasdaq Global Select Market

Indicate by check mark whether the registrant is an emerging growth company as defined in Rule 405 of the Securities Act of 1933 (§230.405 of this chapter) or Rule 12b-2 of the Securities Exchange Act of 1934 (§240.12b-2 of this chapter).

Emerging growth company ☐

If an emerging growth company,indicate by check mark if the registrant has elected not to use the extended transition period for complying with any new or revised financial accounting standards provided pursuant to Section 13(a) of the Exchange Act. ☐

Item 2.02. Results of Operations and Financial Condition.

On February 5, 2026, Exponent, Inc. issued a press release announcing its financial results for the fourth quarter ended January 2, 2026. The press release is attached hereto as Exhibit 99.1 and incorporated by reference.

Item 7.01. Regulation FD Disclosure.

On February 5, 2026, Exponent, Inc. announced that its Board of Directors has declared a quarterly cash dividend of $0.31 per share to be paid on March 20, 2026, to all common stockholders of record as of March 6, 2026. A copy of the press release announcing the dividend is attached hereto as Exhibit 99.2 and is incorporated herein by reference.

Item 9.01. Financial Statements and Exhibits.

99.1		Press release dated February 5, 2026.
99.2		Press release dated February 5, 2026.
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SIGNATURE

Pursuant to the requirements of the Securities Exchange Act of 1934, the registrant has duly caused this report to be signed on its behalf by the undersigned hereunto duly authorized.

	Exponent, Inc.
Date: February 5, 2026	By:	/s/ Richard L. Schlenker
		Richard L. Schlenker
		Executive Vice President, Chief Financial Officer, and Corporate Secretary

FAQ

What did Exponent (EXPO) disclose in its latest 8-K filing?

Exponent disclosed that it released financial results for the fourth quarter ended January 2, 2026, and that its Board declared a quarterly cash dividend of $0.31 per share, with specific record and payment dates for common shareholders.

What is Exponent (EXPO)’s new quarterly dividend and when is it paid?

Exponent’s Board declared a quarterly cash dividend of $0.31 per share. The dividend is scheduled to be paid on March 20, 2026, to all common stockholders of record as of March 6, 2026, according to the 8-K disclosure.

Which period do Exponent (EXPO)’s newly reported results cover?

The reported financial results cover Exponent’s fourth quarter ended January 2, 2026. Detailed figures and performance metrics are contained in the press release dated February 5, 2026, which is attached to the filing as Exhibit 99.1 and incorporated by reference.

Where can investors find Exponent (EXPO)’s Q4 2025 financial details?

Investors can find detailed fourth-quarter financial information in Exponent’s press release dated February 5, 2026. This release, covering the quarter ended January 2, 2026, is attached as Exhibit 99.1 to the 8-K and incorporated by reference.

What exhibits are attached to Exponent (EXPO)’s February 5, 2026 8-K?

The filing includes Exhibit 99.1, a press release dated February 5, 2026 announcing fourth-quarter financial results, and Exhibit 99.2, a separate press release dated February 5, 2026 announcing the $0.31 per share quarterly cash dividend and related key dates.

Does Exponent (EXPO)’s 8-K indicate ongoing shareholder return activity?

Yes. The Board’s declaration of a $0.31 per share quarterly cash dividend, payable March 20, 2026 to stockholders of record March 6, 2026, confirms that Exponent continues to return cash to shareholders through regular dividend payments, as disclosed in the 8-K.