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U.S. Data Processing Services Industry Analysis

UpdatedFeb 26, 2026
DataAggregated Company Financials
Companies17
  • 7D-2.0%
  • 3M-18.5%
  • 1Y-23.5%
  • YTDn/a

Over the last 7 days, the Data Processing Services industry has dropped 2.0%, driven by declines in ExlService Holdings and Verra Mobility of 7.2% and 12%, respectively. However, the industry is down 23% over the past year. Earnings are forecast to grow by 13% annually.

Industry Valuation and Performance

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

DateMarket CapRevenueEarningsPEAbsolute PEPS
Thu, 26 Feb 2026US$61.6bUS$44.9bUS$1.9b17.9x32.8x1.4x
Sat, 24 Jan 2026US$78.0bUS$55.7bUS$1.7b25.2x44.6x1.4x
Mon, 22 Dec 2025US$78.0bUS$44.5bUS$3.3b20.1x23.8x1.8x
Wed, 19 Nov 2025US$73.8bUS$44.5bUS$3.3b18.7x22.6x1.7x
Fri, 17 Oct 2025US$80.1bUS$48.1bUS$3.0b20.8x26.5x1.7x
Sun, 14 Sep 2025US$87.1bUS$48.0bUS$3.0b23.2x29.5x1.8x
Tue, 12 Aug 2025US$86.8bUS$48.0bUS$3.0b23.5x29.4x1.8x
Thu, 10 Jul 2025US$84.3bUS$47.5bUS$3.1b20.2x27.2x1.8x
Sat, 07 Jun 2025US$82.5bUS$47.5bUS$3.1b18.3x26.4x1.7x
Mon, 05 May 2025US$80.6bUS$47.5bUS$3.3b17.9x24.6x1.7x
Wed, 02 Apr 2025US$83.8bUS$47.3bUS$3.1b21x26.7x1.8x
Fri, 28 Feb 2025US$85.3bUS$47.3bUS$3.2b20x26.8x1.8x
Sun, 26 Jan 2025US$83.9bUS$46.9bUS$3.3b23.4x25.3x1.8x
Tue, 24 Dec 2024US$78.0bUS$46.8bUS$3.3b19.4x23.8x1.7x
Thu, 21 Nov 2024US$77.4bUS$46.8bUS$3.3b20.9x23.7x1.7x
Sat, 19 Oct 2024US$77.6bUS$46.7bUS$2.9b19.9x26.9x1.7x
Mon, 16 Sep 2024US$77.4bUS$46.0bUS$3.0b19.3x26.1x1.7x
Wed, 14 Aug 2024US$74.4bUS$46.0bUS$3.0b19.4x25.2x1.6x
Fri, 12 Jul 2024US$71.8bUS$45.7bUS$2.9b22.6x24.8x1.6x
Sun, 09 Jun 2024US$71.7bUS$45.4bUS$3.0b20x24x1.6x
Tue, 07 May 2024US$72.7bUS$45.2bUS$2.9b24x25x1.6x
Thu, 04 Apr 2024US$72.2bUS$45.1bUS$2.8b21.7x26x1.6x
Sat, 02 Mar 2024US$75.5bUS$44.3bUS$2.8b25.8x26.9x1.7x
Mon, 29 Jan 2024US$81.5bUS$45.2bUS$2.4b24.3x33.6x1.8x
Wed, 27 Dec 2023US$79.4bUS$44.6bUS$2.5b24.6x32.3x1.8x
Fri, 24 Nov 2023US$73.4bUS$44.6bUS$2.5b21.9x29.8x1.6x
Sun, 22 Oct 2023US$69.7bUS$44.2bUS$2.8b19.2x24.9x1.6x
Tue, 19 Sep 2023US$73.0bUS$44.1bUS$2.8b22.2x26.1x1.7x
Thu, 17 Aug 2023US$72.8bUS$44.1bUS$2.8b22.3x26.1x1.6x
Sat, 15 Jul 2023US$76.4bUS$44.4bUS$2.7b25x27.8x1.7x
Mon, 12 Jun 2023US$74.4bUS$43.7bUS$2.8b26.2x27x1.7x
Wed, 10 May 2023US$73.7bUS$43.7bUS$2.7b26x26.9x1.7x
Fri, 07 Apr 2023US$77.4bUS$43.3bUS$2.9b26.6x26.4x1.8x
Sun, 05 Mar 2023US$1.4tUS$239.9bUS$19.9b28.8x70.2x5.8x
Price to Earnings Ratio

70.2x


Total Market Cap: US$1.4tTotal Earnings: US$19.9bTotal Revenue: US$239.9bTotal Market Cap vs Earnings and Revenue0%0%0%
U.S. Data Processing Services Industry Price to Earnings3Y Average 27.7x202420252026
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 32.8x which is higher than its 3-year average PE of 27.7x.
  • The 3-year average PS ratio of 1.8x is higher than the industry's current PS ratio of 1.4x.
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 Market0.90%
Tech2.11%
IT-7.52%
Data Processing Services-1.97%
Internet Services and Infrastructure-4.39%
IT Consulting-10.55%
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
CSGS CSG Systems InternationalUS$79.730.05%
+US$55.5m		21.6%PE39.5x
SSNC SS&C Technologies HoldingsUS$72.870.2%
+US$31.7m		-17.5%PE22.3x
CNDT ConduentUS$1.549.2%
+US$20.1m		-57.2%PS0.08x
TASK TaskUsUS$10.632.1%
+US$19.9m		-32.0%PE11.8x

Latest News

TASK
US$10.63
TaskUs
7D
2.1%
1Y
-32.0%
VRRM
US$16.18
Verra Mobility
7D
-12.4%
1Y
-37.6%
EXLS
US$28.67
ExlService Holdings
7D
-7.2%
1Y
-41.0%
G
US$37.81
Genpact
7D
-3.5%
1Y
-28.5%

G: Buybacks And Higher Dividend Will Support Attractive Long Term Returns

Analysts have trimmed their price target for Genpact by a small amount to $48.64 from $48.82, reflecting updated assumptions around discount rates, revenue growth, profit margins, and future P/E estimates. What's in the News Genpact issued earnings guidance for the first quarter of 2026, with net revenues projected between US$1.282b and US$1.294b and diluted EPS in the US$0.79 to US$0.80 range (company guidance).
BR
US$177.32
Broadridge Financial Solutions
7D
-0.4%
1Y
-25.0%
SSNC
US$72.87
SS&C Technologies Holdings
7D
0.2%
1Y
-17.5%

SSNC: Client Wins And Buybacks Will Support Higher Future Earnings Multiple

Analysts have adjusted their price targets on SS&C Technologies Holdings, with the latest changes implying a modest move in fair value to about $99.00. This reflects updated views on the discount rate, revenue growth, profit margin, and future P/E assumptions.
CSGS
US$79.73
CSG Systems International
7D
0.05%
1Y
21.6%
CNDT
US$1.54
Conduent
7D
9.2%
1Y
-57.2%
MMS
US$74.08
Maximus
7D
-1.6%
1Y
11.0%

MMS: Share Repurchases And Higher Dividend Will Support Future Upside

Analysts have raised their price target on Maximus to $95, reflecting updated assumptions for discount rate, revenue growth, profit margin, and future P/E. Together, these revisions suggest a slightly refined view of the company’s valuation profile.
TTEC
US$2.13
TTEC Holdings
7D
-6.6%
1Y
-42.0%
CNXC
US$31.24
Concentrix
7D
-5.7%
1Y
-31.3%

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IBEX
US$28.39
IBEX
7D
-5.3%
1Y
10.2%