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U.S. Data Processing Services Industry Analysis

UpdatedJan 11, 2026
DataAggregated Company Financials
Companies18
  • 7D3.1%
  • 3M3.8%
  • 1Y6.7%
  • YTDn/a

The Data Processing Services industry is up 3.1% in the last week, with Maximus up 12%. This takes the industry's 12 month performance to a gain of 6.7%. Earnings are forecast to grow by 12% annually.

Industry Valuation and Performance

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

DateMarket CapRevenueEarningsPEAbsolute PEPS
Sun, 11 Jan 2026US$78.3bUS$44.5bUS$3.3b20.7x23.9x1.8x
Tue, 09 Dec 2025US$77.3bUS$44.5bUS$3.3b19.7x23.6x1.7x
Thu, 06 Nov 2025US$74.9bUS$44.2bUS$3.3b24.6x22.7x1.7x
Sat, 04 Oct 2025US$84.0bUS$48.1bUS$3.0b23.2x27.7x1.7x
Mon, 01 Sep 2025US$87.4bUS$48.0bUS$3.0b23.3x29.6x1.8x
Wed, 30 Jul 2025US$86.0bUS$47.6bUS$3.1b20.1x27.9x1.8x
Fri, 27 Jun 2025US$81.5bUS$47.5bUS$3.1b18.1x26.1x1.7x
Sun, 25 May 2025US$81.4bUS$47.5bUS$3.1b17.9x26.1x1.7x
Tue, 22 Apr 2025US$79.5bUS$47.3bUS$3.1b20.3x25.4x1.7x
Thu, 20 Mar 2025US$81.6bUS$47.3bUS$3.1b20.6x26.2x1.7x
Sat, 15 Feb 2025US$87.6bUS$47.2bUS$3.2b20.2x27.6x1.9x
Mon, 13 Jan 2025US$77.5bUS$46.7bUS$3.3b21.3x23.8x1.7x
Wed, 11 Dec 2024US$80.1bUS$46.8bUS$3.3b20.4x24.5x1.7x
Fri, 08 Nov 2024US$78.0bUS$46.7bUS$3.3b19x23.7x1.7x
Sun, 06 Oct 2024US$76.8bUS$46.7bUS$2.9b19.9x26.5x1.6x
Tue, 03 Sep 2024US$78.5bUS$46.0bUS$3.0b20.1x26.6x1.7x
Thu, 01 Aug 2024US$79.5bUS$45.7bUS$2.9b24.1x26.9x1.7x
Sat, 29 Jun 2024US$71.3bUS$45.7bUS$2.9b22.2x24.6x1.6x
Mon, 27 May 2024US$72.7bUS$45.4bUS$3.0b20.4x24.4x1.6x
Wed, 24 Apr 2024US$70.8bUS$45.1bUS$2.8b21.7x25.5x1.6x
Fri, 22 Mar 2024US$74.4bUS$44.3bUS$2.8b23.3x26.4x1.7x
Sun, 18 Feb 2024US$76.2bUS$44.3bUS$2.9b22.6x26.7x1.7x
Tue, 16 Jan 2024US$79.4bUS$44.6bUS$2.5b23.9x32.3x1.8x
Thu, 14 Dec 2023US$76.7bUS$44.6bUS$2.5b24x31.1x1.7x
Sat, 11 Nov 2023US$69.6bUS$44.4bUS$2.5b20.2x28.2x1.6x
Mon, 09 Oct 2023US$72.5bUS$44.2bUS$2.8b20.7x26.2x1.6x
Wed, 06 Sep 2023US$74.1bUS$44.1bUS$2.8b22.8x26.6x1.7x
Fri, 04 Aug 2023US$72.9bUS$44.6bUS$2.8b22.5x26.3x1.6x
Sun, 02 Jul 2023US$76.2bUS$43.8bUS$2.7b25.7x27.9x1.7x
Tue, 30 May 2023US$73.3bUS$43.7bUS$2.8b26.6x26.6x1.7x
Thu, 27 Apr 2023US$76.2bUS$43.3bUS$2.9b26.6x26x1.8x
Sat, 25 Mar 2023US$76.4bUS$43.5bUS$3.0b27x25.8x1.8x
Mon, 20 Feb 2023US$1.4tUS$238.7bUS$19.9b29.5x70.6x5.9x
Wed, 18 Jan 2023US$1.4tUS$235.1bUS$36.7b31.4x38.7x6x
Price to Earnings Ratio

38.7x


Total Market Cap: US$1.4tTotal Earnings: US$36.7bTotal Revenue: US$235.1bTotal Market Cap vs Earnings and Revenue0%0%0%
U.S. Data Processing Services Industry Price to Earnings3Y Average 28.1x202420252026
Current Industry PE
  • Investors are pessimistic on the American Data Processing and Outsourced Services industry, indicating that they anticipate long term growth rates will be lower than they have historically.
  • The industry is trading at a PE ratio of 23.9x which is lower than its 3-year average PE of 28.1x.
  • The industry is trading close to its 3-year average PS ratio of 2.0x.
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 Market1.88%
Tech0.22%
IT4.10%
Data Processing Services3.07%
IT Consulting5.72%
Internet Services and Infrastructure2.26%
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$97.0512.2%
+US$576.2m		26.4%PE16.6x
G GenpactUS$48.245.1%
+US$401.7m		11.3%PE15.1x
BR Broadridge Financial SolutionsUS$223.361.3%
+US$337.3m		0.9%PE28.2x
SSNC SS&C Technologies HoldingsUS$87.041.5%
+US$314.8m		16.4%PE24.9x
EXLS ExlService HoldingsUS$42.683.6%
+US$231.0m		-5.4%PE27.8x

Latest News

MMS
US$97.05
Maximus
7D
12.2%
1Y
26.4%

Maximus (NYSE:MMS) Is Increasing Its Dividend To $0.33

Jan 10
Maximus (NYSE:MMS) Is Increasing Its Dividend To $0.33
SSNC
US$87.04
SS&C Technologies Holdings
7D
1.5%
1Y
16.4%

SSNC: AI And European Wealth Expansion Will Drive Future Upside

Analysts have reduced their price target for SS&C Technologies Holdings by about $0.80 to reflect slightly adjusted views on fair value, discount rate, revenue growth, profit margin, and future P/E assumptions. What's in the News Voss Capital selected SS&C GlobeOp as fund administrator, with SS&C providing fund services across two funds with $375 million in assets under management and servicing separately managed accounts as well (Client announcement).
EXLS
US$42.68
ExlService Holdings
7D
3.6%
1Y
-5.4%

EXLS: Gradual Enterprise IT Spending Recovery And Buybacks Will Drive 2026 Upside

Analysts have trimmed their price target on ExlService Holdings slightly, with one recent update moving it to $51 from $52. The change reflects adjusted fair value, discount rate and future P/E assumptions, while still pointing to expectations for gradual improvement in enterprise IT spending.
G
US$48.24
Genpact
7D
5.1%
1Y
11.3%
BR
US$223.36
Broadridge Financial Solutions
7D
1.3%
1Y
0.9%
VRRM
US$23.18
Verra Mobility
7D
3.8%
1Y
-5.5%

Earnings Tell The Story For Verra Mobility Corporation (NASDAQ:VRRM)

Jan 05
Earnings Tell The Story For Verra Mobility Corporation (NASDAQ:VRRM)
CSGS
US$79.51
CSG Systems International
7D
3.6%
1Y
59.6%

CSGS: Share Price Will Follow All-Cash Offer Amid Broad Rating Downgrades

Analysts have modestly raised their price target on CSG Systems International to $80.70 per share, reflecting the agreed all cash acquisition by NEC Corporation and the view that upside is now largely capped around the deal value. Analyst Commentary Research coverage has largely shifted to a more neutral stance following the announcement of NEC Corporation's all cash acquisition of CSG Systems International at $80.70 per share.
CNXC
US$44.06
Concentrix
7D
6.9%
1Y
-3.7%
TTEC
US$3.52
TTEC Holdings
7D
-1.4%
1Y
-12.0%