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U.S. Data Processing Services Industry Analysis

UpdatedMay 07, 2026
DataAggregated Company Financials
Companies17
  • 7D-2.0%
  • 3M-14.4%
  • 1Y-26.0%
  • YTDn/a

Over the last 7 days, the Data Processing Services industry has dropped 1.4%, driven by a pullback from Broadridge Financial Solutions of 4.9%. In contrast, TaskUs has gained 5.9%. However, the industry is down 26% over the past year. As for the next few years, earnings are expected to grow by 14% per annum.

Industry Valuation and Performance

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

DateMarket CapRevenueEarningsPEAbsolute PEPS
Thu, 07 May 2026US$55.7bUS$45.5bUS$1.7b15.9x32.3x1.2x
Sat, 04 Apr 2026US$57.4bUS$45.1bUS$1.7b16.1x34.3x1.3x
Mon, 02 Mar 2026US$64.1bUS$45.0bUS$1.7b18.5x37.2x1.4x
Wed, 28 Jan 2026US$76.8bUS$55.7bUS$1.7b25.3x44x1.4x
Fri, 26 Dec 2025US$78.5bUS$44.5bUS$3.3b20.1x24x1.8x
Sun, 23 Nov 2025US$75.3bUS$44.5bUS$3.3b19.3x23x1.7x
Tue, 21 Oct 2025US$77.3bUS$46.7bUS$2.9b21.9x27x1.7x
Thu, 18 Sep 2025US$85.6bUS$48.0bUS$3.0b23.6x29x1.8x
Sat, 16 Aug 2025US$86.8bUS$48.0bUS$3.0b23.6x29.4x1.8x
Mon, 14 Jul 2025US$82.9bUS$47.5bUS$3.1b19.8x26.7x1.7x
Wed, 11 Jun 2025US$83.1bUS$47.5bUS$3.1b18.4x26.6x1.8x
Fri, 09 May 2025US$80.4bUS$47.4bUS$3.1b18.3x25.6x1.7x
Sun, 06 Apr 2025US$77.4bUS$47.3bUS$3.1b19.8x24.7x1.6x
Tue, 04 Mar 2025US$84.9bUS$47.3bUS$3.1b19.9x27.2x1.8x
Thu, 30 Jan 2025US$84.7bUS$46.9bUS$3.3b25x25.6x1.8x
Sat, 28 Dec 2024US$79.3bUS$46.8bUS$3.3b19.5x24.2x1.7x
Mon, 25 Nov 2024US$79.9bUS$46.8bUS$3.3b21.3x24.4x1.7x
Wed, 23 Oct 2024US$77.1bUS$46.7bUS$2.9b19.5x26.7x1.7x
Fri, 20 Sep 2024US$76.5bUS$46.0bUS$3.0b19.9x25.9x1.7x
Sun, 18 Aug 2024US$76.0bUS$46.0bUS$3.0b19.7x25.7x1.7x
Tue, 16 Jul 2024US$74.6bUS$45.7bUS$2.9b23.1x25.8x1.6x
Thu, 13 Jun 2024US$71.3bUS$45.4bUS$3.0b20.4x23.8x1.6x
Sat, 11 May 2024US$71.7bUS$45.4bUS$3.0b20.2x24.1x1.6x
Mon, 08 Apr 2024US$72.3bUS$45.1bUS$2.8b21x26x1.6x
Wed, 06 Mar 2024US$76.0bUS$44.3bUS$2.8b24.9x27.1x1.7x
Fri, 02 Feb 2024US$80.6bUS$45.3bUS$2.4b24x33x1.8x
Sun, 31 Dec 2023US$80.4bUS$44.6bUS$2.5b24.8x32.7x1.8x
Tue, 28 Nov 2023US$74.3bUS$44.6bUS$2.5b21.7x30.2x1.7x
Thu, 26 Oct 2023US$67.9bUS$44.2bUS$2.8b18.5x24.3x1.5x
Sat, 23 Sep 2023US$72.1bUS$44.1bUS$2.8b21.8x25.8x1.6x
Mon, 21 Aug 2023US$72.1bUS$44.1bUS$2.8b22x25.9x1.6x
Wed, 19 Jul 2023US$76.6bUS$44.4bUS$2.7b25.3x27.9x1.7x
Fri, 16 Jun 2023US$75.4bUS$43.7bUS$2.8b26x27.2x1.7x
Sun, 14 May 2023US$73.2bUS$43.7bUS$2.7b25.7x26.7x1.7x
Price to Earnings Ratio

26.7x


Total Market Cap: US$73.2bTotal Earnings: US$2.7bTotal Revenue: US$43.7bTotal Market Cap vs Earnings and Revenue0%0%0%
U.S. Data Processing Services Industry Price to Earnings3Y Average 27.6x202420252026
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 32.4x which is higher than its 3-year average PE of 27.6x.
  • 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 14% 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 Market3.19%
Tech6.57%
IT2.47%
Data Processing Services-2.01%
Internet Services and Infrastructure6.07%
IT Consulting-1.79%
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
TASK TaskUsUS$6.685.9%
+US$33.9m		-52.2%PE6x
SSNC SS&C Technologies HoldingsUS$69.520.04%
+US$13.9m		-9.4%PE20.7x
CNDT ConduentUS$1.752.3%
+US$6.2m		-11.6%PS0.09x
TTEC TTEC HoldingsUS$2.982.4%
+US$3.4m		-24.0%PS0.07x
IBEX IBEXUS$28.110.6%
+US$2.3m		11.5%PE8.5x

Latest News

BR
US$152.83
Broadridge Financial Solutions
7D
-4.9%
1Y
-35.3%
Analysis Article • May 04

Earnings Beat: Broadridge Financial Solutions, Inc. Just Beat Analyst Forecasts, And Analysts Have Been Updating Their Models

As you might know, Broadridge Financial Solutions, Inc. ( NYSE:BR ) just kicked off its latest third-quarter results...
MMS
US$63.95
Maximus
7D
-2.1%
1Y
-4.8%
Narrative Update • May 04

MMS: Share Buybacks And Stable Outlook Will Support Future Returns

Analysts have modestly lifted their price target on Maximus, with the updated valuation framework reflecting a steady $110 fair value, supported by slightly higher assumed discount rates and a marginally richer future P/E multiple. What's in the News Maximus narrowed its revenue guidance for fiscal 2026, with expected revenue now in a range of US$5.2b to US$5.35b.
CNDT
US$1.75
Conduent
7D
2.3%
1Y
-11.6%
Narrative Update • May 03

CNDT: Ransomware Fallout And Buybacks Will Eventually Set Up Recovery

Analysts have nudged their price target on Conduent to $5.50, reflecting updated assumptions about modest revenue growth, a slightly lower profit margin outlook, and a small change in the expected future P/E multiple. What's in the News A ransomware attack on Conduent has exposed personal information for at least 25,000,000 people in the U.S., according to updated state data breach notifications and TechCrunch reporting (TechCrunch).
TASK
US$6.68
TaskUs
7D
5.9%
1Y
-52.2%
Narrative Update • May 01

TASK: AI Services Expansion And Special Dividend Will Support Future Upside

Analysts have trimmed the consolidated price target on TaskUs to $12, reflecting updated views that balance pressure from Meta related Trust & Safety volumes with ongoing growth in AI Services and broader client spend. Analyst Commentary Recent research updates on TaskUs highlight a mixed picture, with analysts adjusting price targets to reflect shifting revenue drivers and client concentration risk.
SSNC
US$69.52
SS&C Technologies Holdings
7D
0.04%
1Y
-9.4%
EXLS
US$30.97
ExlService Holdings
7D
-0.7%
1Y
-32.7%
G
US$33.80
Genpact
7D
-0.2%
1Y
-31.8%
CSGS
US$80.34
CSG Systems International
7D
-0.01%
1Y
31.3%
Narrative Update • Apr 26

CSGS: Contract Extensions New Services And Capital Returns Will Support Steady Outlook

Analysts have kept their price target for CSG Systems International effectively unchanged at about $80.70 per share, reflecting steady assumptions around fair value, discount rate, revenue growth, profit margins, and future P/E, even after the latest review of their model inputs. What's in the News ePLDT Group and its data center subsidiary VITRO Inc.
VRRM
US$14.32
Verra Mobility
7D
-3.7%
1Y
-35.5%
Narrative Update • Apr 25

VRRM: Long Term Enforcement Contracts Will Support Margins Despite Weaker Near Term Outlook

Analysts have reduced their blended price target on Verra Mobility by a few dollars to the low $20s. This change largely reflects updated models after Q4 results, the impact of a weaker Q1 and contract mix on margins, and a more cautious stance under ongoing macro uncertainty.
CNXC
US$23.72
Concentrix
7D
-4.5%
1Y
-52.9%
Narrative Update • Apr 25

CNXC: Margin Resilience And Buybacks Will Support Future Upside Potential

Analysts have trimmed their Concentrix price targets by $12 to $25, citing more conservative assumptions around future P/E multiples, while keeping fair value, discount rate, and margin expectations broadly unchanged. Analyst Commentary Bullish Takeaways Bullish analysts appear to see the P/E reset as a way to align expectations more closely with current sentiment, which can reduce the risk of overpaying for near term execution.
IBEX
US$28.11
IBEX
7D
0.6%
1Y
11.5%
TTEC
US$2.98
TTEC Holdings
7D
2.4%
1Y
-24.0%