EXPONENT INC 8-K

What Happened
Exponent, Inc. (EXPO) filed a Form 8‑K on February 5, 2026 (Items 2.02 and 7.01) to announce its financial results for the fourth quarter ended January 2, 2026 and to disclose that its Board declared a quarterly cash dividend. The company issued press releases for the earnings announcement and the dividend (attached as Exhibits 99.1 and 99.2). The Board set a $0.31 per share cash dividend to be paid March 20, 2026 to shareholders of record as of March 6, 2026. The filing was signed by Richard L. Schlenker, EVP, CFO, and Corporate Secretary.

Key Details

• Form 8‑K filed: February 5, 2026 (Items 2.02: results of operations; 7.01: Regulation FD disclosure).
• Reporting period: Fourth quarter ended January 2, 2026.
• Dividend declared: $0.31 per common share; record date March 6, 2026; payment date March 20, 2026.
• Press releases announcing the quarter and the dividend are attached as Exhibits 99.1 and 99.2.

Why It Matters
This 8‑K gives investors the company’s latest quarterly results and confirms a continued cash return to shareholders via a $0.31 quarterly dividend. The dividend record and pay dates are important for investors who may want to be shareholders of record to receive the payout. Review the attached press release for the detailed financial results (revenue, earnings, guidance) to assess operational performance and compare to expectations.