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U.S. Data Processing Services Industry Analysis

UpdatedMar 09, 2026
DataAggregated Company Financials
Companies17
  • 7D3.5%
  • 3M-12.7%
  • 1Y-16.1%
  • YTDn/a

Over the last 7 days, the Data Processing Services industry has risen 3.5%, driven by gains from Broadridge Financial Solutions of 5.6%. In contrast, the industry has lost 16% in the last 12 months. 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, 09 Mar 2026US$66.3bUS$45.0bUS$1.7b18.2x38.5x1.5x
Wed, 04 Feb 2026US$71.7bUS$44.6bUS$1.7b21x42.5x1.6x
Fri, 02 Jan 2026US$77.1bUS$44.5bUS$3.3b19.9x23.6x1.7x
Sun, 30 Nov 2025US$76.0bUS$44.5bUS$3.3b19.7x23.2x1.7x
Tue, 28 Oct 2025US$78.4bUS$46.8bUS$2.9b22.6x27x1.7x
Thu, 25 Sep 2025US$85.2bUS$48.0bUS$3.0b23.9x28.8x1.8x
Sat, 23 Aug 2025US$87.6bUS$48.0bUS$3.0b24.2x29.6x1.8x
Mon, 21 Jul 2025US$83.8bUS$47.5bUS$3.1b19.8x27x1.8x
Wed, 18 Jun 2025US$82.9bUS$47.5bUS$3.1b18.2x26.6x1.7x
Fri, 16 May 2025US$81.3bUS$47.5bUS$3.1b18.1x26x1.7x
Sun, 13 Apr 2025US$79.0bUS$47.3bUS$3.1b20.6x25.2x1.7x
Tue, 11 Mar 2025US$84.0bUS$47.3bUS$3.1b20.1x26.9x1.8x
Thu, 06 Feb 2025US$84.7bUS$47.1bUS$3.4b26.4x25.1x1.8x
Sat, 04 Jan 2025US$78.6bUS$46.7bUS$3.3b22x24.1x1.7x
Mon, 02 Dec 2024US$81.2bUS$46.8bUS$3.3b21.6x24.8x1.7x
Wed, 30 Oct 2024US$74.5bUS$46.8bUS$2.9b19.3x25.8x1.6x
Fri, 27 Sep 2024US$76.4bUS$46.7bUS$2.9b19.9x26.3x1.6x
Sun, 25 Aug 2024US$77.4bUS$46.0bUS$3.0b20x26.2x1.7x
Tue, 23 Jul 2024US$75.0bUS$45.7bUS$2.9b23.7x26x1.6x
Thu, 20 Jun 2024US$71.3bUS$45.4bUS$3.0b20x23.8x1.6x
Sat, 18 May 2024US$74.6bUS$45.4bUS$3.0b20.6x25x1.6x
Mon, 15 Apr 2024US$71.8bUS$45.1bUS$2.8b22.2x25.9x1.6x
Wed, 13 Mar 2024US$74.2bUS$44.3bUS$2.8b24.4x26.4x1.7x
Fri, 09 Feb 2024US$74.5bUS$44.2bUS$2.3b22.8x32x1.7x
Sun, 07 Jan 2024US$77.5bUS$44.6bUS$2.5b23.3x31.5x1.7x
Tue, 05 Dec 2023US$76.6bUS$44.6bUS$2.5b22.9x31.1x1.7x
Thu, 02 Nov 2023US$68.2bUS$44.2bUS$2.5b18.7x27.3x1.5x
Sat, 30 Sep 2023US$71.7bUS$44.2bUS$2.8b22x25.9x1.6x
Mon, 28 Aug 2023US$73.6bUS$44.1bUS$2.8b22.7x26.4x1.7x
Wed, 26 Jul 2023US$77.1bUS$44.4bUS$2.7b25.6x28.1x1.7x
Fri, 23 Jun 2023US$75.1bUS$43.7bUS$2.8b24.5x27.1x1.7x
Sun, 21 May 2023US$74.2bUS$43.7bUS$2.8b25.5x27x1.7x
Tue, 18 Apr 2023US$79.0bUS$43.3bUS$2.9b26.8x26.9x1.8x
Thu, 16 Mar 2023US$1.3tUS$239.8bUS$20.0b27.6x66.3x5.5x
Price to Earnings Ratio

66.3x


Total Market Cap: US$1.3tTotal Earnings: US$20.0bTotal Revenue: US$239.8bTotal Market Cap vs Earnings and Revenue0%0%0%
U.S. Data Processing Services Industry Price to Earnings3Y Average 27.4x202420252026
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 38.5x which is higher than its 3-year average PE of 27.4x.
  • The 3-year average PS ratio of 1.7x is higher than the industry's current PS ratio of 1.5x.
Past Earnings Growth
  • The earnings for companies in the Data Processing and Outsourced Services industry have declined 56% 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 Market-2.17%
Tech-0.39%
IT4.94%
Data Processing Services3.48%
IT Consulting5.57%
Internet Services and Infrastructure4.30%
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
BR Broadridge Financial SolutionsUS$189.011.3%
+US$293.0m		-18.7%PE20.7x
MMS MaximusUS$77.284.6%
+US$186.0m		10.4%PE11.3x
EXLS ExlService HoldingsUS$32.233.3%
+US$159.5m		-29.6%PE20.1x
CNXC ConcentrixUS$33.946.8%
+US$133.2m		-28.2%PS0.2x
G GenpactUS$40.861.6%
+US$110.4m		-18.6%PE12.6x

Latest News

G
US$40.86
Genpact
7D
1.6%
1Y
-18.6%
MMS
US$77.28
Maximus
7D
4.6%
1Y
10.4%

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).
CNDT
US$1.38
Conduent
7D
-6.1%
1Y
-55.5%
BR
US$189.01
Broadridge Financial Solutions
7D
1.3%
1Y
-18.7%
VRRM
US$16.25
Verra Mobility
7D
-2.7%
1Y
-19.6%
TTEC
US$2.49
TTEC Holdings
7D
9.7%
1Y
-33.2%
CNXC
US$33.94
Concentrix
7D
6.8%
1Y
-28.2%
EXLS
US$32.23
ExlService Holdings
7D
3.3%
1Y
-29.6%

AI Adoption And Recurring Data Contracts Will Drive Strong Long Term Outcomes

Catalysts About ExlService Holdings ExlService Holdings provides data, analytics, AI solutions and digitally enabled operations to clients in insurance, healthcare, banking and other data intensive industries. What are the underlying business or industry changes driving this perspective?
SSNC
US$74.40
SS&C Technologies Holdings
7D
-1.1%
1Y
-10.2%

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$80.22
CSG Systems International
7D
0.5%
1Y
29.3%
IBEX
US$29.89
IBEX
7D
3.0%
1Y
20.8%