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U.S. Data Processing Services Industry Analysis

UpdatedApr 21, 2026
DataAggregated Company Financials
Companies17
  • 7D3.3%
  • 3M-20.5%
  • 1Y-18.7%
  • YTDn/a

All of the companies in the Data Processing Services industry have been up over the last week, with the industry up 4.6%. However, the industry is down 18% over the past year. 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
Tue, 21 Apr 2026US$59.3bUS$45.1bUS$1.7b17.2x35.3x1.3x
Thu, 19 Mar 2026US$61.8bUS$45.0bUS$1.7b16.2x35.9x1.4x
Sat, 14 Feb 2026US$60.7bUS$44.8bUS$1.8b19x34.1x1.4x
Mon, 12 Jan 2026US$78.3bUS$44.5bUS$3.3b20.7x23.9x1.8x
Wed, 10 Dec 2025US$76.2bUS$44.5bUS$3.3b19.5x23.3x1.7x
Fri, 07 Nov 2025US$74.4bUS$44.4bUS$3.4b24.2x21.9x1.7x
Sun, 05 Oct 2025US$83.9bUS$48.1bUS$3.0b23.2x27.8x1.7x
Tue, 02 Sep 2025US$87.4bUS$48.0bUS$3.0b23.3x29.6x1.8x
Thu, 31 Jul 2025US$85.2bUS$47.7bUS$3.1b20.2x27.5x1.8x
Sat, 28 Jun 2025US$82.1bUS$47.5bUS$3.1b18.4x26.5x1.7x
Mon, 26 May 2025US$81.4bUS$47.5bUS$3.1b17.9x26.1x1.7x
Wed, 23 Apr 2025US$77.2bUS$47.3bUS$3.1b20.3x24.6x1.6x
Fri, 21 Mar 2025US$82.3bUS$47.3bUS$3.1b20.5x26.4x1.7x
Sun, 16 Feb 2025US$87.1bUS$47.2bUS$3.2b20.2x27.5x1.8x
Tue, 14 Jan 2025US$77.5bUS$46.7bUS$3.3b21.7x23.8x1.7x
Thu, 12 Dec 2024US$80.6bUS$46.8bUS$3.3b20.7x24.6x1.7x
Sat, 09 Nov 2024US$78.7bUS$46.8bUS$3.3b19.3x23.8x1.7x
Mon, 07 Oct 2024US$76.8bUS$46.7bUS$2.9b19.9x26.5x1.6x
Wed, 04 Sep 2024US$78.5bUS$46.0bUS$3.0b19.9x26.6x1.7x
Fri, 02 Aug 2024US$79.5bUS$45.7bUS$2.9b23.6x26.9x1.7x
Sun, 30 Jun 2024US$71.2bUS$45.7bUS$2.9b22.2x24.6x1.6x
Tue, 28 May 2024US$72.7bUS$45.4bUS$3.0b20.4x24.4x1.6x
Thu, 25 Apr 2024US$70.8bUS$45.1bUS$2.8b22.2x25.5x1.6x
Sat, 23 Mar 2024US$73.5bUS$44.3bUS$2.8b22.9x26.1x1.7x
Mon, 19 Feb 2024US$76.2bUS$44.3bUS$2.9b22.6x26.7x1.7x
Wed, 17 Jan 2024US$79.4bUS$44.6bUS$2.5b23.8x32.3x1.8x
Fri, 15 Dec 2023US$77.9bUS$44.6bUS$2.5b24.5x31.6x1.7x
Sun, 12 Nov 2023US$70.3bUS$44.4bUS$2.5b20.2x28.4x1.6x
Tue, 10 Oct 2023US$73.2bUS$44.2bUS$2.8b20.9x26.5x1.7x
Thu, 07 Sep 2023US$73.4bUS$44.1bUS$2.8b22.5x26.3x1.7x
Sat, 05 Aug 2023US$72.7bUS$44.6bUS$2.7b24.3x27x1.6x
Mon, 03 Jul 2023US$76.2bUS$43.8bUS$2.7b25.7x27.9x1.7x
Wed, 31 May 2023US$72.6bUS$43.7bUS$2.8b26.1x26.4x1.7x
Fri, 28 Apr 2023US$77.7bUS$43.3bUS$2.9b26.6x26.5x1.8x
Price to Earnings Ratio

26.5x


Total Market Cap: US$77.7bTotal Earnings: US$2.9bTotal Revenue: US$43.3bTotal Market Cap vs Earnings and Revenue0%0%0%
U.S. Data Processing Services Industry Price to Earnings3Y Average 27.5x202420252026
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 35.3x which is higher than its 3-year average PE of 27.5x.
  • The 3-year average PS ratio of 1.7x is higher than the industry's current PS ratio of 1.3x.
Past Earnings Growth
  • The earnings for companies in the Data Processing and Outsourced Services industry have declined 17% per year over the last three years.
  • Meanwhile revenues have remained mostly flat.
  • This means that although sales have remained flat, either the cost of doing business or the level of investment back into businesses has increased, which has decreased profits.

Industry Comparison

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

US Market3.58%
Tech6.77%
IT8.81%
Data Processing Services3.25%
Internet Services and Infrastructure13.25%
IT Consulting4.46%
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
SSNC SS&C Technologies HoldingsUS$71.303.0%
+US$508.0m		-3.1%PE21.5x
BR Broadridge Financial SolutionsUS$161.282.5%
+US$457.7m		-29.3%PE17.6x
EXLS ExlService HoldingsUS$31.805.7%
+US$269.0m		-26.6%PE19.8x
G GenpactUS$36.643.1%
+US$186.7m		-21.5%PE11.3x
CNXC ConcentrixUS$30.369.0%
+US$152.5m		-35.2%PS0.2x

Latest News

MMS
US$68.64
Maximus
7D
1.9%
1Y
2.6%

MMS: Share Repurchases And AI Accuracy Solutions Will Support Future Upside

Analysts have slightly refined their view on Maximus, keeping the fair value estimate steady at $95 while modestly adjusting underlying assumptions for discount rate, revenue growth, profit margin, and future P/E. Together, these updates support the unchanged price target.
CNDT
US$1.75
Conduent
7D
21.5%
1Y
-11.2%

CNDT: Ransomware Fallout Will Eventually Set Up Recovery Opportunity

Analysts kept their fair value estimate for Conduent steady at $5.50 per share, citing minimal changes in long term revenue growth, profit margin expectations, discount rate, and future P/E assumptions. What's in the News TechCrunch reported that a ransomware attack on Conduent exposed personal information for at least 25,000,000 people in the U.S., according to updated data breach disclosures from the state of Wisconsin (TechCrunch).
CNXC
US$30.36
Concentrix
7D
9.0%
1Y
-35.2%
VRRM
US$15.46
Verra Mobility
7D
3.8%
1Y
-26.3%
BR
US$161.28
Broadridge Financial Solutions
7D
2.5%
1Y
-29.3%
SSNC
US$71.30
SS&C Technologies Holdings
7D
3.0%
1Y
-3.1%

SSNC: AI Initiatives And Share Repurchases Will Support Higher Future Cash Flows

Analysts have adjusted their price targets for SS&C Technologies Holdings in a tight range, with moves such as a $6 trim and a $4 lift reflecting differing views on recent share weakness and the company’s longer term earnings potential. Analyst Commentary Bullish Takeaways Bullish analysts frame the recent share weakness as an entry opportunity, suggesting the current price does not fully reflect the company’s earnings power over a longer horizon.
EXLS
US$31.80
ExlService Holdings
7D
5.7%
1Y
-26.6%

EXLS: Agentic AI Expansion And Buybacks Will Support Future Upside

Analysts have trimmed their average price target for ExlService, with recent revisions such as Stifel moving to $46 from $54 and Baird to $35 from $50. These changes reflect refreshed models after Q4 results while still pointing to what some view as solid underlying performance.
G
US$36.64
Genpact
7D
3.1%
1Y
-21.5%