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U.S. Data Processing Services Industry Analysis

UpdatedApr 13, 2026
DataAggregated Company Financials
Companies18
  • 7D-4.4%
  • 3M-27.6%
  • 1Y-26.7%
  • YTDn/a

Over the last 7 days, the Data Processing Services industry has dropped 3.8%, driven by a pullback from Broadridge Financial Solutions of 6.1%. In contrast, Maximus has gained 5.6%. However, the industry is down 26% over the past year. 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
Mon, 13 Apr 2026US$55.2bUS$45.1bUS$1.7b16.1x32.9x1.2x
Wed, 11 Mar 2026US$64.7bUS$45.0bUS$1.7b17.8x37.5x1.4x
Fri, 06 Feb 2026US$66.1bUS$44.7bUS$1.8b20.3x36.7x1.5x
Sun, 04 Jan 2026US$76.0bUS$44.5bUS$3.3b19.7x23.2x1.7x
Tue, 02 Dec 2025US$76.0bUS$44.5bUS$3.3b19.8x23.2x1.7x
Thu, 30 Oct 2025US$78.0bUS$46.9bUS$2.9b23.9x26.8x1.7x
Sat, 27 Sep 2025US$84.4bUS$48.1bUS$3.0b23.7x27.9x1.8x
Mon, 25 Aug 2025US$88.6bUS$48.0bUS$3.0b23x30x1.8x
Wed, 23 Jul 2025US$83.9bUS$47.5bUS$3.1b19.9x27.1x1.8x
Fri, 20 Jun 2025US$81.2bUS$47.5bUS$3.1b18x26x1.7x
Sun, 18 May 2025US$82.3bUS$47.5bUS$3.1b18.2x26.4x1.7x
Tue, 15 Apr 2025US$79.0bUS$47.3bUS$3.1b21x25.2x1.7x
Thu, 13 Mar 2025US$80.0bUS$47.3bUS$3.1b19.7x25.6x1.7x
Sat, 08 Feb 2025US$84.6bUS$47.4bUS$3.3b20.5x25.7x1.8x
Mon, 06 Jan 2025US$79.6bUS$46.7bUS$3.3b22x24.4x1.7x
Wed, 04 Dec 2024US$81.0bUS$46.8bUS$3.3b21x24.7x1.7x
Fri, 01 Nov 2024US$74.5bUS$46.9bUS$2.9b19x25.7x1.6x
Sun, 29 Sep 2024US$76.3bUS$46.7bUS$2.9b20x26.3x1.6x
Tue, 27 Aug 2024US$77.4bUS$46.0bUS$3.0b19.9x26.2x1.7x
Thu, 25 Jul 2024US$76.3bUS$45.7bUS$2.9b23.4x26.4x1.7x
Sat, 22 Jun 2024US$70.9bUS$44.9bUS$2.9b22.9x24.4x1.6x
Mon, 20 May 2024US$74.4bUS$45.4bUS$3.0b20.6x25x1.6x
Wed, 17 Apr 2024US$70.3bUS$45.1bUS$2.8b20.8x25.3x1.6x
Fri, 15 Mar 2024US$74.0bUS$44.3bUS$2.8b23.4x26.3x1.7x
Sun, 11 Feb 2024US$75.4bUS$44.3bUS$2.5b22.9x29.8x1.7x
Tue, 09 Jan 2024US$77.5bUS$44.6bUS$2.5b23.8x31.5x1.7x
Thu, 07 Dec 2023US$75.9bUS$44.6bUS$2.5b22.9x30.8x1.7x
Sat, 04 Nov 2023US$70.6bUS$44.5bUS$2.5b20x28.4x1.6x
Mon, 02 Oct 2023US$71.2bUS$44.2bUS$2.8b22x25.7x1.6x
Wed, 30 Aug 2023US$74.3bUS$44.1bUS$2.8b23x26.6x1.7x
Fri, 28 Jul 2023US$77.0bUS$44.4bUS$2.7b25.3x28.1x1.7x
Sun, 25 Jun 2023US$73.9bUS$43.7bUS$2.8b24.3x26.7x1.7x
Tue, 23 May 2023US$74.9bUS$43.7bUS$2.8b26.6x27.2x1.7x
Thu, 20 Apr 2023US$78.4bUS$43.3bUS$2.9b26.6x26.7x1.8x
Price to Earnings Ratio

26.7x


Total Market Cap: US$78.4bTotal 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 27.4x202420252026
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 32.9x which is higher than its 3-year average PE of 27.4x.
  • The 3-year average PS ratio of 1.7x is higher than the industry's current PS ratio of 1.2x.
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 Market3.08%
Tech4.15%
IT-8.01%
Data Processing Services-4.42%
IT Consulting-7.49%
Internet Services and Infrastructure-8.53%
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
MMS MaximusUS$65.883.4%
+US$117.8m		-4.2%PE9.7x

Latest News

EXLS
US$29.27
ExlService Holdings
7D
-5.2%
1Y
-35.6%

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.
SSNC
US$67.26
SS&C Technologies Holdings
7D
-2.0%
1Y
-13.1%
BR
US$151.12
Broadridge Financial Solutions
7D
-7.0%
1Y
-36.1%

BR: Digital Asset Governance And Pass Through Voting Will Drive Future Upside

Analysts have kept their fair value estimate for Broadridge Financial Solutions steady at about $245.88 per share, with only minor changes to assumptions such as the discount rate, revenue growth, profit margin and future P/E, resulting in an unchanged price target. What's in the News Broadridge extended its governance platform to support digital assets, allowing public companies, funds, intermediaries and investors to manage proxy voting, corporate actions and disclosures for both traditional and tokenized securities within existing workflows.
CNXC
US$26.12
Concentrix
7D
-4.9%
1Y
-47.6%

CNXC: Higher Margin Outlook And Buybacks Will Support Future Upside Potential

Narrative Update The updated analyst price target for Concentrix moves from approximately $48.60 to about $41.25. This reflects recent cuts from several firms as analysts point to more measured revenue growth assumptions, offset by slightly higher projected profit margins and a lower future P/E multiple.
VRRM
US$14.50
Verra Mobility
7D
-1.4%
1Y
-34.7%

VRRM: Long Term Enforcement Contracts Will Offset Margin Pressures Going Forward

Verra Mobility's updated analyst price targets now cluster in a lower $20 to $26 range, reflecting revisions tied to recent earnings, macro uncertainty, and margin pressures that analysts see around key contracts and segment mix. Analyst Commentary Recent Street research shows a reset in expectations around Verra Mobility, with multiple firms trimming price targets while keeping their existing ratings.
G
US$34.18
Genpact
7D
-9.1%
1Y
-28.8%
MMS
US$65.88
Maximus
7D
3.4%
1Y
-4.2%
TASK
US$6.47
TaskUs
7D
-3.7%
1Y
-49.3%
CNDT
US$1.40
Conduent
7D
-2.8%
1Y
-34.0%