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U.S. Data Processing Services Industry Analysis

UpdatedFeb 21, 2026
DataAggregated Company Financials
Companies17
  • 7D1.2%
  • 3M-17.0%
  • 1Y-22.3%
  • YTDn/a

Over the last 7 days, the Data Processing Services industry has risen 2.5%, driven by gains from Broadridge Financial Solutions of 1.9%. In contrast, the industry has lost 24% in the last 12 months. Looking forward, earnings are forecast to grow by 14% annually.

Industry Valuation and Performance

Has the U.S. Data Processing Services Industry valuation changed over the past few years?

DateMarket CapRevenueEarningsPEAbsolute PEPS
Sat, 21 Feb 2026US$62.2bUS$44.8bUS$1.8b19.4x34.9x1.4x
Mon, 19 Jan 2026US$76.9bUS$44.6bUS$1.7b24.6x45.5x1.7x
Wed, 17 Dec 2025US$77.4bUS$44.5bUS$3.3b19.9x23.7x1.7x
Fri, 14 Nov 2025US$75.6bUS$44.5bUS$3.3b19.3x23.1x1.7x
Sun, 12 Oct 2025US$80.8bUS$48.1bUS$3.0b20.6x26.7x1.7x
Tue, 09 Sep 2025US$87.4bUS$48.0bUS$3.0b23.9x29.6x1.8x
Thu, 07 Aug 2025US$86.0bUS$47.8bUS$2.6b23.4x32.7x1.8x
Sat, 05 Jul 2025US$84.5bUS$47.5bUS$3.1b19.3x27.3x1.8x
Mon, 02 Jun 2025US$82.5bUS$47.5bUS$3.1b18.4x26.4x1.7x
Wed, 30 Apr 2025US$79.1bUS$47.3bUS$3.2b17.9x24.5x1.7x
Fri, 28 Mar 2025US$82.5bUS$47.3bUS$3.1b20.6x26.3x1.7x
Sun, 23 Feb 2025US$84.9bUS$47.2bUS$3.2b19.7x26.8x1.8x
Tue, 21 Jan 2025US$81.1bUS$46.9bUS$3.3b22.6x24.5x1.7x
Thu, 19 Dec 2024US$79.0bUS$46.8bUS$3.3b19.1x24.1x1.7x
Sat, 16 Nov 2024US$78.8bUS$46.8bUS$3.3b20.6x24.2x1.7x
Mon, 14 Oct 2024US$77.6bUS$46.7bUS$2.9b19.8x26.8x1.7x
Wed, 11 Sep 2024US$76.3bUS$46.0bUS$3.0b18.8x25.8x1.7x
Fri, 09 Aug 2024US$73.9bUS$45.9bUS$3.2b19.3x22.9x1.6x
Sun, 07 Jul 2024US$71.6bUS$45.7bUS$2.9b22.1x24.8x1.6x
Tue, 04 Jun 2024US$72.4bUS$45.4bUS$3.0b20.4x24.3x1.6x
Thu, 02 May 2024US$69.7bUS$45.2bUS$2.9b23.3x24.1x1.5x
Sat, 30 Mar 2024US$74.7bUS$45.1bUS$2.8b22.6x26.9x1.7x
Mon, 26 Feb 2024US$77.1bUS$44.3bUS$2.9b23x27x1.7x
Wed, 24 Jan 2024US$82.4bUS$44.6bUS$2.5b25.2x33.4x1.8x
Fri, 22 Dec 2023US$78.2bUS$44.6bUS$2.5b24.1x31.8x1.8x
Sun, 19 Nov 2023US$72.8bUS$44.6bUS$2.5b21.7x29.6x1.6x
Tue, 17 Oct 2023US$72.9bUS$44.2bUS$2.8b20.5x26.3x1.7x
Thu, 14 Sep 2023US$73.1bUS$44.1bUS$2.8b22.4x26.2x1.7x
Sat, 12 Aug 2023US$73.6bUS$44.0bUS$2.8b22.7x26.4x1.7x
Mon, 10 Jul 2023US$75.8bUS$43.8bUS$2.7b25.5x27.7x1.7x
Wed, 07 Jun 2023US$75.1bUS$43.7bUS$2.8b26.6x27.3x1.7x
Fri, 05 May 2023US$75.0bUS$43.6bUS$2.8b26.6x27.1x1.7x
Sun, 02 Apr 2023US$79.2bUS$43.3bUS$2.9b26.6x27.1x1.8x
Tue, 28 Feb 2023US$1.4tUS$239.4bUS$19.8b28.5x69.4x5.7x
Price to Earnings Ratio

69.4x


Total Market Cap: US$1.4tTotal Earnings: US$19.8bTotal Revenue: US$239.4bTotal Market Cap vs Earnings and Revenue0%0%0%
U.S. Data Processing Services Industry Price to Earnings3Y Average 27.9x202420252026
Current Industry PE
  • Investors are optimistic on the American Data Processing and Outsourced Services industry, and appear confident in long term growth rates.
  • The industry is trading at a PE ratio of 35.4x which is higher than its 3-year average PE of 27.9x.
  • The 3-year average PS ratio of 1.8x is higher than the industry's current PS ratio of 1.4x.
Past Earnings Growth
  • The earnings for companies in the Data Processing and Outsourced Services industry have declined 55% per year over the last three years,
  • Revenues have also declined 43% per year.
  • This means overall sales from these companies are declining and profits are subsequently falling as well.

Industry Comparison

How does U.S. Data Processing Services compare with similar industries?

US Market0.99%
Tech1.19%
IT-2.20%
Data Processing Services1.20%
Internet Services and Infrastructure-1.59%
IT Consulting-2.80%
Industry PEThere are no additional sub-industries under this industry.
Forecasted GrowthThere are no additional sub-industries under this industry.

Top Stock Gainers and Losers

Which companies have driven the market over the last 7 days?

CompanyLast Price7D1YValuation
BR Broadridge Financial SolutionsUS$177.021.9%
+US$387.6m		-24.8%PE19.4x
G GenpactUS$38.934.2%
+US$267.4m		-26.9%PE12x
CNXC ConcentrixUS$32.858.1%
+US$151.3m		-27.3%PS0.2x
VRRM Verra MobilityUS$18.943.1%
+US$91.0m		-27.0%PE59.1x
TASK TaskUsUS$10.727.0%
+US$63.3m		-25.4%PE11.9x

Latest News

SSNC
US$71.38
SS&C Technologies Holdings
7D
-1.0%
1Y
-19.4%
CNDT
US$1.59
Conduent
7D
3.6%
1Y
-57.6%

CNDT: AI And Payments Initiatives Will Support Undervalued Turnaround Potential

Analysts have trimmed their Conduent price target to reflect a fair value estimate of $5.50. This revision is driven by updated assumptions that include a higher discount rate, a modestly lower revenue growth outlook, a slightly stronger profit margin profile, and a reduced future P/E multiple.
TASK
US$10.72
TaskUs
7D
7.0%
1Y
-25.4%

TASK: Bullish Initiation And AI Productivity Push Will Support Earnings Resilience

Analysts have modestly adjusted their outlook on TaskUs, keeping a fair value target of $15.75 while refining their assumptions around revenue growth, profit margins and future P/E. This reflects updated views on the company following recent bullish initiation research.
TTEC
US$2.28
TTEC Holdings
7D
-3.4%
1Y
-40.9%
CNXC
US$32.85
Concentrix
7D
8.1%
1Y
-27.3%

Benign Growth For Concentrix Corporation (NASDAQ:CNXC) Underpins Stock's 30% Plummet

Feb 16
Benign Growth For Concentrix Corporation (NASDAQ:CNXC) Underpins Stock's 30% Plummet
BR
US$177.02
Broadridge Financial Solutions
7D
1.9%
1Y
-24.8%

BR: AI Partnerships And Tokenization Efforts Will Drive Future Upside Potential

Analysts have adjusted their price target for Broadridge Financial Solutions to $245.88 from $267.88, reflecting updated views on discount rate assumptions, long term revenue growth, profit margin potential, and a lower future P/E multiple. What's in the News Completed a long running share repurchase program, with a total of 22,989,816 shares bought back for US$2,177.86 million under the authorization announced on April 30, 2013 (company announcement).
VRRM
US$18.94
Verra Mobility
7D
3.1%
1Y
-27.0%
EXLS
US$30.07
ExlService Holdings
7D
0.1%
1Y
-37.4%

EXLS: Gradual Enterprise IT Spend Recovery Will Support Upside From Discounted 2026 Setup

Analysts have trimmed their price target on ExlService Holdings by $1 to $51, citing a more measured view on sector conditions while still expecting gradual improvement in enterprise IT spending and recognizing that current valuations remain discounted. Analyst Commentary Bullish Takeaways Bullish analysts see the trimmed US$51 target as still implying room for upside relative to what they view as discounted valuations for ExlService and peers.
G
US$38.93
Genpact
7D
4.2%
1Y
-26.9%

Genpact (NYSE:G) Is Increasing Its Dividend To $0.1875

Feb 09
Genpact (NYSE:G) Is Increasing Its Dividend To $0.1875
MMS
US$73.78
Maximus
7D
-1.2%
1Y
11.8%

MMS: Higher Margin Outlook And Dividend Increase Will Support Upside

Analysts have lifted their price target on Maximus from US$90 to US$95, pointing to updated assumptions around higher revenue growth, a stronger profit margin profile, and a lower future P/E multiple as key drivers of the change. What's in the News Maximus narrowed its fiscal 2026 revenue guidance to a range of US$5.2b to US$5.35b, with US$25 million of the change tied to the divestiture of its U.S. Services Segment business (Corporate guidance).
CSGS
US$79.93
CSG Systems International
7D
0.3%
1Y
24.9%
IBEX
US$29.55
IBEX
7D
-1.8%
1Y
15.0%