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U.S. Data Processing Services Industry Analysis

UpdatedMar 16, 2026
DataAggregated Company Financials
Companies18
  • 7D-5.2%
  • 3M-20.1%
  • 1Y-19.6%
  • YTDn/a

Over the last 7 days, the Data Processing Services industry has dropped 7.5%, driven by Broadridge Financial Solutions declining 9.4%. Meanwhile, TTEC Holdings actually outperformed within the industry, gaining 10% in the last week. However, the industry is down 19% over the past year. Looking forward, 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
Mon, 16 Mar 2026US$61.3bUS$45.0bUS$1.7b16.6x35.6x1.4x
Wed, 11 Feb 2026US$64.8bUS$44.9bUS$1.8b18.9x35.9x1.4x
Fri, 09 Jan 2026US$77.6bUS$44.5bUS$3.3b20.8x23.7x1.7x
Sun, 07 Dec 2025US$77.6bUS$44.5bUS$3.3b19.8x23.7x1.7x
Tue, 04 Nov 2025US$74.5bUS$44.2bUS$3.3b24.3x22.5x1.7x
Thu, 02 Oct 2025US$85.0bUS$48.1bUS$3.0b23.6x28.1x1.8x
Sat, 30 Aug 2025US$87.3bUS$48.0bUS$3.0b23.3x29.5x1.8x
Mon, 28 Jul 2025US$86.4bUS$47.6bUS$3.1b20.1x28x1.8x
Wed, 25 Jun 2025US$82.4bUS$47.5bUS$3.1b18.1x26.4x1.7x
Fri, 23 May 2025US$81.6bUS$47.5bUS$3.1b17.8x26.1x1.7x
Sun, 20 Apr 2025US$79.5bUS$47.3bUS$3.1b21x25.4x1.7x
Tue, 18 Mar 2025US$80.4bUS$47.3bUS$3.1b20.6x25.8x1.7x
Thu, 13 Feb 2025US$86.7bUS$47.2bUS$3.3b19.9x26.5x1.8x
Sat, 11 Jan 2025US$79.0bUS$46.7bUS$3.3b21.3x24.3x1.7x
Mon, 09 Dec 2024US$81.0bUS$46.8bUS$3.3b20.6x24.7x1.7x
Wed, 06 Nov 2024US$74.3bUS$46.9bUS$2.9b19.8x25.7x1.6x
Fri, 04 Oct 2024US$76.5bUS$46.7bUS$2.9b19.7x26.4x1.6x
Sun, 01 Sep 2024US$78.5bUS$46.0bUS$3.0b20.1x26.6x1.7x
Tue, 30 Jul 2024US$78.7bUS$45.7bUS$2.9b24.1x26.7x1.7x
Thu, 27 Jun 2024US$71.1bUS$44.9bUS$2.9b22.5x24.5x1.6x
Sat, 25 May 2024US$73.0bUS$45.4bUS$3.0b20.4x24.5x1.6x
Mon, 22 Apr 2024US$70.1bUS$45.1bUS$2.8b22.3x25.2x1.6x
Wed, 20 Mar 2024US$73.8bUS$44.3bUS$2.8b23.4x26.2x1.7x
Fri, 16 Feb 2024US$75.5bUS$44.3bUS$2.9b22.9x26.4x1.7x
Sun, 14 Jan 2024US$79.4bUS$44.6bUS$2.5b23.9x32.3x1.8x
Tue, 12 Dec 2023US$76.4bUS$44.6bUS$2.5b23.5x31x1.7x
Thu, 09 Nov 2023US$71.0bUS$44.5bUS$2.5b20.2x28.5x1.6x
Sat, 07 Oct 2023US$72.5bUS$44.2bUS$2.8b20.7x26.2x1.6x
Mon, 04 Sep 2023US$74.9bUS$44.1bUS$2.8b23.1x26.8x1.7x
Wed, 02 Aug 2023US$74.2bUS$44.5bUS$2.8b23.2x26.7x1.7x
Fri, 30 Jun 2023US$75.7bUS$43.8bUS$2.7b25.2x27.7x1.7x
Sun, 28 May 2023US$73.3bUS$43.7bUS$2.8b26.6x26.6x1.7x
Tue, 25 Apr 2023US$77.4bUS$43.3bUS$2.9b26.6x26.4x1.8x
Thu, 23 Mar 2023US$76.0bUS$43.5bUS$3.0b26.9x25.7x1.7x
Price to Earnings Ratio

25.7x


Total Market Cap: US$76.0bTotal Earnings: US$3.0bTotal Revenue: US$43.5bTotal Market Cap vs Earnings and Revenue0%0%0%
U.S. Data Processing Services Industry Price to Earnings3Y Average 27.2x202420252026
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 35.6x which is higher than its 3-year average PE of 27.2x.
  • The 3-year average PS ratio of 1.7x 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 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 Market-2.40%
Tech-2.42%
IT-2.53%
Data Processing Services-5.20%
Internet Services and Infrastructure-0.92%
IT Consulting-4.13%
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
TTEC TTEC HoldingsUS$3.0020.5%
+US$24.8m		-14.8%PS0.07x

Latest News

CNXC
US$31.67
Concentrix
7D
-6.7%
1Y
-31.6%

CNXC: AI Rollout And Buybacks Will Support Future Undervalued Entry

Analysts have trimmed their price target on Concentrix by $4, reflecting updated views captured in recent research while keeping key fair value and growth assumptions essentially unchanged. Analyst Commentary Recent research around the $4 reduction in the price target highlights a mix of confidence in Concentrix’s core thesis and a more cautious stance on execution and risk.
G
US$38.30
Genpact
7D
-6.3%
1Y
-24.0%
VRRM
US$14.95
Verra Mobility
7D
-8.0%
1Y
-28.2%

Automated Traffic Enforcement Shift Will Support A Stronger Long Term Outlook

Catalysts About Verra Mobility Verra Mobility provides technology and services that support automated traffic enforcement, tolling, and parking for governments, rental car companies, and commercial fleets. What are the underlying business or industry changes driving this perspective?
BR
US$178.32
Broadridge Financial Solutions
7D
-5.7%
1Y
-23.0%

BR: Digital Asset Connectivity And Voting Technology Will Drive Future Upside Potential

Analysts have kept their fair value estimate for Broadridge Financial Solutions steady at about $245.88 per share, with only slight adjustments to assumptions on discount rate, revenue growth, profit margin, and future P/E refining rather than changing their overall view. What's in the News Broadridge is integrating Crypto.com with its NYFIX order routing network globally, supporting NYFIX's first cryptocurrency connection in Asia and allowing crypto orders to use the same FIX-based infrastructure as traditional markets (Key Developments).
EXLS
US$29.64
ExlService Holdings
7D
-8.0%
1Y
-36.4%

EXLS: Gradual IT Spend Recovery And Agentic AI Adoption Will Support Upside

Analysts have lowered their average price target on ExlService to about $41.71 from $52.14. This reflects updated models that incorporate recent target cuts to $46, $35 and $51, along with modest adjustments to assumptions for discount rate, revenue growth, profit margin and future P/E.
SSNC
US$71.82
SS&C Technologies Holdings
7D
-3.5%
1Y
-12.5%

SSNC: Client Wins And Buybacks Will Support Higher Future Cash Flows

Analysts have adjusted their price target on SS&C Technologies Holdings by $6, reflecting updated views on discount rates, profit expectations, and future P/E assumptions informed by recent research commentary. Analyst Commentary Recent research on SS&C Technologies Holdings points to a mixed but focused view on valuation, execution, and growth, with one firm reducing its price target by $6 and another raising it by $4.
MMS
US$72.41
Maximus
7D
-6.3%
1Y
6.5%

MMS: Dividend Hike And Buybacks Will Support Future Share Returns

Analysts have maintained their $110 price target for Maximus, citing slightly revised assumptions for the discount rate, profit margin, and future P/E as the main factors supporting this reaffirmed view. What's in the News Management narrowed fiscal 2026 revenue guidance to a range of US$5.2b to US$5.35b, with US$25 million of the change tied to the divested U.S. Services Segment business (Corporate Guidance).
TTEC
US$3.00
TTEC Holdings
7D
20.5%
1Y
-14.8%
TASK
US$10.20
TaskUs
7D
-3.8%
1Y
-24.2%

TASK: AI Services Ramp Will Support Earnings Resilience Despite Client Shifts

Analysts have reduced their average price target on TaskUs from about $15.75 to roughly $13.67, citing lower expectations for growth and margins as large client spending and Trust & Safety volumes face pressure, partially offset by the ongoing ramp-up of AI Services and steadier demand from the broader client base. Analyst Commentary Bullish Takeaways Bullish analysts highlight that AI Services revenue is ramping significantly, which they see as an important driver for future execution and a partial offset to pressure in other parts of the business.