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U.S. Data Processing Services Industry Analysis

UpdatedAug 19, 2026
DataAggregated Company Financials
Companies16
  • 7D0.4%
  • 3M10.4%
  • 1Y-28.6%
  • YTDn/a

Over the last 7 days, the Data Processing Services industry has dropped 1.9%, driven by a pullback from Concentrix of 7.9%. However, the industry is down 29% 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
Wed, 19 Aug 2026US$55.2bUS$44.6bUS$1.7b12.7x32.6x1.2x
Fri, 17 Jul 2026US$49.5bUS$44.3bUS$1.7b9.7x29x1.1x
Sun, 14 Jun 2026US$49.7bUS$44.2bUS$1.7b9.2x29.3x1.1x
Tue, 12 May 2026US$54.8bUS$45.5bUS$1.7b15.7x31.5x1.2x
Thu, 09 Apr 2026US$57.5bUS$45.1bUS$1.7b16.5x34.3x1.3x
Sat, 07 Mar 2026US$65.6bUS$45.0bUS$1.7b18.2x38.1x1.5x
Mon, 02 Feb 2026US$72.9bUS$55.7bUS$1.7b24.2x41.8x1.3x
Wed, 31 Dec 2025US$78.2bUS$44.5bUS$3.3b19.9x23.9x1.8x
Fri, 28 Nov 2025US$75.9bUS$44.5bUS$3.3b19.6x23.2x1.7x
Sun, 26 Oct 2025US$78.4bUS$46.8bUS$2.9b22.6x27x1.7x
Tue, 23 Sep 2025US$85.7bUS$48.0bUS$3.0b23.7x29x1.8x
Thu, 21 Aug 2025US$87.5bUS$48.0bUS$3.0b23.6x29.6x1.8x
Sat, 19 Jul 2025US$83.5bUS$47.5bUS$3.1b19.8x27x1.8x
Mon, 16 Jun 2025US$81.8bUS$47.5bUS$3.1b18.1x26.2x1.7x
Wed, 14 May 2025US$82.0bUS$47.5bUS$3.1b18.1x26.3x1.7x
Fri, 11 Apr 2025US$79.9bUS$47.3bUS$3.1b20.3x25.5x1.7x
Sun, 09 Mar 2025US$84.0bUS$47.3bUS$3.1b20.4x26.9x1.8x
Tue, 04 Feb 2025US$84.6bUS$47.1bUS$3.4b25.3x25x1.8x
Thu, 02 Jan 2025US$78.6bUS$46.8bUS$3.3b19.5x24x1.7x
Sat, 30 Nov 2024US$81.2bUS$46.8bUS$3.3b21.6x24.8x1.7x
Mon, 28 Oct 2024US$74.4bUS$46.8bUS$2.9b19.2x25.7x1.6x
Wed, 25 Sep 2024US$77.1bUS$46.0bUS$3.0b19.7x26.1x1.7x
Fri, 23 Aug 2024US$77.1bUS$46.0bUS$3.0b19.6x26.1x1.7x
Sun, 21 Jul 2024US$75.0bUS$45.7bUS$2.9b23.3x26x1.6x
Tue, 18 Jun 2024US$70.3bUS$45.4bUS$3.0b20.1x23.5x1.5x
Thu, 16 May 2024US$73.6bUS$45.4bUS$3.0b20.8x24.7x1.6x
Sat, 13 Apr 2024US$72.2bUS$45.1bUS$2.8b22.2x26x1.6x
Mon, 11 Mar 2024US$74.8bUS$44.3bUS$2.8b24.4x26.6x1.7x
Wed, 07 Feb 2024US$75.0bUS$44.1bUS$2.3b21.9x32.5x1.7x
Fri, 05 Jan 2024US$77.6bUS$44.6bUS$2.5b23.4x31.6x1.7x
Sun, 03 Dec 2023US$76.6bUS$44.6bUS$2.5b22.7x31.1x1.7x
Tue, 31 Oct 2023US$67.8bUS$44.3bUS$2.8b18.8x24.3x1.5x
Thu, 28 Sep 2023US$71.4bUS$44.1bUS$2.8b21.9x25.5x1.6x
Sat, 26 Aug 2023US$73.6bUS$44.1bUS$2.8b22.7x26.4x1.7x
Price to Earnings Ratio

26.4x


Total Market Cap: US$73.6bTotal Earnings: US$2.8bTotal Revenue: US$44.1bTotal Market Cap vs Earnings and Revenue0%0%0%
U.S. Data Processing Services Industry Price to Earnings3Y Average 27.8x202420252026
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 33.2x which is higher than its 3-year average PE of 27.8x.
  • The 3-year average PS ratio of 1.6x 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 15% 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 Market-0.35%
Tech-0.93%
IT-2.39%
Data Processing Services0.37%
IT Consulting-2.35%
Internet Services and Infrastructure-2.42%
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$80.530.9%
+US$159.6m		-8.3%PE21.9x
G GenpactUS$34.652.0%
+US$115.9m		-22.6%PE10x
MMS MaximusUS$56.394.1%
+US$115.2m		-33.6%PE8x
EXLS ExlService HoldingsUS$35.471.6%
+US$86.4m		-17.9%PE21.5x
TASK TaskUsUS$7.387.0%
+US$44.0m		-57.4%PE6.3x

Latest News

G
US$34.65
Genpact
7D
2.0%
1Y
-22.6%
MMS
US$56.39
Maximus
7D
4.1%
1Y
-33.6%
CNDT
US$1.43
Conduent
7D
-9.5%
1Y
-43.7%
Analysis Article • Aug 14

Conduent Incorporated (NASDAQ:CNDT) Analysts Are Cutting Their Estimates: Here's What You Need To Know

Conduent Incorporated ( NASDAQ:CNDT ) missed earnings with its latest second-quarter results, disappointing...
EXLS
US$35.47
ExlService Holdings
7D
1.6%
1Y
-17.9%
Narrative Update • Aug 13

EXLS: AI Shift And iMerit Deal Will Shape Future Position

The analyst price target for ExlService Holdings in this update is set at $48. This is supported by recent research that cites a business mix moving toward higher value services, a favorable setup for its AI solutions, updated guidance that feeds into slightly higher revenue growth and profit margin assumptions, and a lower future P/E multiple.
VRRM
US$4.45
Verra Mobility
7D
-6.9%
1Y
-81.6%
BR
US$169.86
Broadridge Financial Solutions
7D
-0.5%
1Y
-35.4%
Seeking Alpha • Aug 12

Broadridge Financial: Monetizing Its Own Disruption

Summary Broadridge Financial Solutions, Inc. is rated Strong Buy, driven by its strategic transition into high-margin decentralized finance and AI-driven productivity gains. BR's single-seller edge as a super-validator on the Canton Network and its integration of tokenized governance solidify its position as a regulatory-compliant Web3 infrastructure toll-taker. Despite existential risks from native tokenization and atomic settlement eroding legacy revenues, regulatory inertia and hybrid TradFi-DeFi models provide a multi-decade monetization bridge. I monitor BR's Canton coin monetization, tokenization volume shifts, SEC regulatory changes, and institutional adoption of algorithmic voting as key forward catalysts and risks. Read the full article on Seeking Alpha
TTEC
US$1.42
TTEC Holdings
7D
-17.9%
1Y
-62.3%
Narrative Update • Aug 12

TTEC: Future AI Customer Experience Contracts Will Support Earnings Upside

Analysts have trimmed their fair value estimate for TTEC Holdings to $3.00, citing slightly higher discount rate assumptions, a smaller expected revenue decline, improved profit margin expectations and a lower future P/E multiple as the key drivers of the updated price target view. What’s in the News for TTEC Holdings TTEC Holdings was dropped from several Russell indices, including the Russell 2000 Index, Russell 2500 Index, Russell 3000 Index, and related value benchmarks, as part of index constituent changes.
TASK
US$7.38
TaskUs
7D
7.0%
1Y
-57.4%
Narrative Update • Aug 07

TASK: Fair Valuation Balances Client Concentration Risk With Refreshed Execution Outlook

Analysts now view TaskUs shares as fairly valued at around $8.33, down from $9.50. This reflects a combination of updated peer multiples and refreshed models following Q2 results, which included slightly better than expected revenue and earnings, as well as ongoing debate about longer term client concentration risk.
CNXC
US$23.67
Concentrix
7D
-7.9%
1Y
-51.5%
SSNC
US$80.53
SS&C Technologies Holdings
7D
0.9%
1Y
-8.3%
IBEX
US$35.44
IBEX
7D
0.9%
1Y
22.5%
Seeking Alpha • Aug 01

IBEX Limited: The Price Finally Caught Up To The Thesis

Summary IBEX Limited is the fastest-growing CX outsourcing firm, boasting an exceptionally clean balance sheet and a credible AI-driven business pivot. IBEX now trades at a 10% discount to fair value, with a price target of $40, reflecting compressed valuation versus peers and limited upside. Revenue and EPS growth remain robust, but forward multiples now show IBEX at a premium to peers, with an inverted reward-to-risk profile. I maintain a hold rating, pending verifiable AI-driven revenue or a pullback into the high $20s to improve the risk/reward setup. Read the full article on Seeking Alpha