Exponent declares $0.30 dividend, adds $100M share buyback

Exponent, Inc. reported that it issued a press release covering results for the third quarter ended October 3, 2025.

Rhea-AI Filing Summary

Exponent, Inc. reported that it issued a press release covering results for the third quarter ended October 3, 2025. The company also announced a quarterly cash dividend of $0.30 per share, payable on December 19, 2025 to shareholders of record on December 5, 2025.

The Board authorized an additional $100 million for share repurchases, supplementing $21.6 million that was available for repurchase as of October 3, 2025. These actions return capital to shareholders through both dividends and buybacks, with timing and execution subject to market conditions and board discretion.

Insights

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Dividend and expanded buyback highlight ongoing capital returns.

Exponent, Inc. declared a cash dividend of $0.30 per share and expanded its repurchase authorization by $100 million, alongside $21.6 million previously available as of October 3, 2025. This pairs regular income to shareholders with discretionary buybacks.

Dividends provide predictable cash returns, while repurchases depend on trading volume, price levels, and blackout windows. Actual buyback activity will vary with market conditions and board decisions.

Key dates include the dividend record date on December 5, 2025 and payment on December 19, 2025. Subsequent disclosures may detail repurchase execution, including amounts and average prices.

8-K Event Classification

3 items: 2.02, 7.01, 9.01

3 items

Item 2.02 Results of Operations and Financial Condition Financial

Disclosure of earnings results, typically an earnings press release or preliminary financials.

Item 7.01 Regulation FD Disclosure Disclosure

Material non-public information disclosed under Regulation Fair Disclosure, often investor presentations or guidance.

Item 9.01 Financial Statements and Exhibits Exhibits

Financial statements, pro forma financial information, or exhibit attachments filed with this report.

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What dividend did Exponent (EXPO) declare and when is it payable?

Exponent declared a $0.30 per share quarterly cash dividend, payable on December 19, 2025 to shareholders of record on December 5, 2025.

How much additional share repurchase authorization did EXPO announce?

The Board authorized an additional $100 million for share repurchases.

What buyback capacity was available at Exponent as of October 3, 2025?

There was $21.6 million available for repurchases as of October 3, 2025.

What period do Exponent’s announced financial results cover?

The press release covers financial results for the third quarter ended October 3, 2025.

Where can I find more details on EXPO’s dividend and buyback?

Details are in the company press release attached as Exhibit 99.2 to the current report.

Which exchange lists EXPO common stock?

EXPO common stock is listed on the Nasdaq Global Select Market.

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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):  October 30, 2025

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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)

_______________________________

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 October 30, 2025, Exponent, Inc. issued a press release announcing its financial results for the third quarter ended October 3, 2025. The press release is attached hereto as Exhibit 99.1 and incorporated by reference.

Item 7.01. Regulation FD Disclosure.

On October 30, 2025, Exponent, Inc. announced that its Board of Directors has declared a quarterly cash dividend of $0.30 per share to be paid on December 19, 2025, to all common stockholders of record as of December 5, 2025. The Board of Directors also authorized an additional $100 million for share repurchases. This is in addition to the $21.6 million available for repurchase as of October 3, 2025. A copy of the press release announcing the dividend and additional share repurchase authorization 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 October 30, 2025
99.2		Press Release dated October 30, 2025
104		Cover Page Interactive Data File (embedded within the Inline XBRL document)

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: October 30, 2025	By:	/s/ Richard L. Schlenker
		Richard L. Schlenker
		Executive Vice President, Chief Financial Officer, and Corporate Secretary