ExlService Holdings Past Earnings Performance
Past criteria checks 5/6
ExlService Holdings has been growing earnings at an average annual rate of 17.7%, while the Professional Services industry saw earnings growing at 13.1% annually. Revenues have been growing at an average rate of 15% per year. ExlService Holdings's return on equity is 32.3%, and it has net margins of 11.7%.
Key information
17.67%
Earnings growth rate
18.76%
EPS growth rate
| Professional Services Industry Growth | 10.99% |
| Revenue growth rate | 15.04% |
| Return on equity | 32.30% |
| Net Margin | 11.66% |
| Last Earnings Update | 31 Mar 2026 |
Recent past performance updates
Recent updates
EXLS: AI Partnerships And Buybacks Will Support Future Share Rerating
Analysts have adjusted their average 12 month price target on ExlService Holdings from about $50 to the mid $40s, reflecting refreshed models after recent results while still indicating what they see as solid underlying execution. Analyst Commentary Recent Street research on ExlService Holdings reflects a mix of confidence in execution and more cautious views on valuation, with updated models leading to lower headline price targets across the board.EXLS: Agentic AI Expansion And Buybacks Will Support Future Upside
Analysts have trimmed their average price target for ExlService, with recent revisions such as Stifel moving to $46 from $54 and Baird to $35 from $50. These changes reflect refreshed models after Q4 results while still pointing to what some view as solid underlying performance.EXLS: Agentic AI Solutions And Gradual IT Spend Recovery Will Support Upside
Narrative Update on ExlService Holdings Price Targets Analysts have revised ExlService Holdings' average price target, with changes ranging from a reduction to $35 from $50 to more moderate adjustments such as $51 from $52 and $46 from $54, reflecting updated models after recent results. Analyst Commentary Recent research on ExlService Holdings presents a mixed picture, with some analysts focusing on valuation support and execution, while others are more cautious after updating their models following Q4 results.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.ExlService Price Down, But I Still Rate It A Strong Buy
Feb 27
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?EXLS: Gradual Enterprise IT Spend Recovery Will Support Upside From Discounted Sector Setup
Narrative Update: ExlService Holdings Analyst Price Target Shift The analyst price target for ExlService Holdings has been adjusted to $51 from $52. Analysts report a generally constructive view on IT services into 2026, noting expectations that enterprise IT spending will gradually improve while sector valuations remain discounted.EXLS: Gradual Enterprise IT Spend Recovery Will Support Upside From Discounted 2026 Setup
Analysts have trimmed their price target on ExlService Holdings by $1 to $51, citing a more measured view on sector conditions while still expecting gradual improvement in enterprise IT spending and recognizing that current valuations remain discounted. Analyst Commentary Bullish Takeaways Bullish analysts see the trimmed US$51 target as still implying room for upside relative to what they view as discounted valuations for ExlService and peers.Slammed 27% ExlService Holdings, Inc. (NASDAQ:EXLS) Screens Well Here But There Might Be A Catch
Feb 06
EXLS: Gradual Enterprise IT Spend Recovery Will Support Constructive 2026 Upside
Analysts have trimmed their 12 month price target on ExlService Holdings to US$51 from US$52, reflecting slightly adjusted assumptions for discount rate, revenue growth, profit margins and future P/E, while still indicating a constructive view on services demand into 2026. Analyst Commentary Bullish Takeaways Bullish analysts see the US$51 target as still supportive of upside potential, even after a modest trim.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.EXLS: AI And Share Buybacks Will Drive Strong 2025 Upside Potential
Analysts have modestly raised their price target on ExlService Holdings by approximately 0.0 percent to about 52.29 dollars. This reflects slightly higher discount rate and future P/E assumptions while maintaining their revenue growth and profit margin outlook.EXLS: AI Data Suite And Fraud Platform Will Drive 2025 Momentum
Analysts have modestly raised their price target on ExlService Holdings to 52.29 dollars from 52.29 dollars. This reflects slightly lower discount rate assumptions and a largely unchanged outlook for revenue growth, profit margins, and future valuation multiples.EXLS: AI And Data Initiatives Will Drive Stock Momentum In 2025
Narrative Update on ExlService Holdings: Analyst Price Target Revision Analysts have slightly revised their price target for ExlService Holdings, lowering it from $52.29 to $52.29. This update is based on revised discount rate estimates and a modest adjustment in projected future price-to-earnings ratios.EXLS: Share Buybacks And AI Initiatives Will Drive Earnings Momentum
Analysts have slightly lowered their price target for ExlService Holdings from $53.29 to $52.29. They cite updated expectations for revenue growth and profit margins.AI-Powered Expansion And Global Partnerships Will Drive Future Market Share
Narrative Update on ExlService Holdings Analyst Price Target Analysts have maintained their fair value estimate for ExlService Holdings at $53.29 per share. Recent adjustments to discount rate and growth assumptions have been minor and do not significantly impact the overall price target.Digital Transformation And AI Expansion Will Open Global Markets
Analysts have slightly lowered their price target for ExlService Holdings, reducing the estimated fair value from $54.14 to $53.29. This adjustment is due to minor changes in the discount rate, projected revenue growth, profit margins, and future price-to-earnings expectations.Unpleasant Surprises Could Be In Store For ExlService Holdings, Inc.'s (NASDAQ:EXLS) Shares
Oct 06We Ran A Stock Scan For Earnings Growth And ExlService Holdings (NASDAQ:EXLS) Passed With Ease
Sep 04Results: ExlService Holdings, Inc. Exceeded Expectations And The Consensus Has Updated Its Estimates
Aug 01ExlService Holdings (NASDAQ:EXLS) Could Easily Take On More Debt
Jul 30ExlService Holdings, Inc.'s (NASDAQ:EXLS) Shares May Have Run Too Fast Too Soon
Jul 03An Intrinsic Calculation For ExlService Holdings, Inc. (NASDAQ:EXLS) Suggests It's 22% Undervalued
May 13Undervalued By EXLerate: ExlService's Hidden Strength
Mar 28Why I'm Upgrading ExlService To A Strong Buy
Nov 29Revenue & Expenses Breakdown
Revenue & Expenses Breakdown
How ExlService Holdings makes and spends money. Based on latest reported earnings, on an LTM basis.
Earnings and Revenue History
| Date | Revenue | Earnings | G+A Expenses | R&D Expenses |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 31 Mar 26 | 2,157 | 252 | 444 | 0 |
| 31 Dec 25 | 2,088 | 251 | 429 | 0 |
| 30 Sep 25 | 2,026 | 241 | 409 | 0 |
| 30 Jun 25 | 1,969 | 236 | 391 | 0 |
| 31 Mar 25 | 1,903 | 216 | 384 | 0 |
| 31 Dec 24 | 1,838 | 198 | 372 | 0 |
| 30 Sep 24 | 1,771 | 188 | 361 | 0 |
| 30 Jun 24 | 1,710 | 179 | 350 | 0 |
| 31 Mar 24 | 1,667 | 182 | 332 | 0 |
| 31 Dec 23 | 1,631 | 185 | 319 | 0 |
| 30 Sep 23 | 1,591 | 176 | 306 | 0 |
| 30 Jun 23 | 1,542 | 171 | 289 | 0 |
| 31 Mar 23 | 1,483 | 158 | 280 | 0 |
| 31 Dec 22 | 1,412 | 143 | 268 | 0 |
| 30 Sep 22 | 1,333 | 139 | 258 | 0 |
| 30 Jun 22 | 1,262 | 127 | 250 | 0 |
| 31 Mar 22 | 1,190 | 119 | 242 | 0 |
| 31 Dec 21 | 1,122 | 115 | 227 | 0 |
| 30 Sep 21 | 1,076 | 119 | 211 | 0 |
| 30 Jun 21 | 1,026 | 119 | 195 | 0 |
| 31 Mar 21 | 974 | 99 | 180 | 0 |
| 31 Dec 20 | 958 | 89 | 175 | 0 |
| 30 Sep 20 | 966 | 79 | 179 | 0 |
| 30 Jun 20 | 977 | 71 | 185 | 0 |
| 31 Mar 20 | 998 | 75 | 192 | 0 |
| 31 Dec 19 | 991 | 68 | 199 | 0 |
| 30 Sep 19 | 969 | 50 | 196 | 0 |
| 30 Jun 19 | 949 | 46 | 193 | 0 |
| 31 Mar 19 | 916 | 48 | 188 | 0 |
| 31 Dec 18 | 883 | 57 | 180 | 0 |
| 30 Sep 18 | 846 | 44 | 173 | 0 |
| 30 Jun 18 | 807 | 49 | 166 | 0 |
| 31 Mar 18 | 786 | 55 | 161 | 0 |
| 31 Dec 17 | 762 | 49 | 156 | 0 |
| 30 Sep 17 | 742 | 74 | 151 | 0 |
| 30 Jun 17 | 721 | 69 | 146 | 0 |
| 31 Mar 17 | 702 | 65 | 143 | 0 |
| 31 Dec 16 | 686 | 62 | 139 | 0 |
| 30 Sep 16 | 675 | 61 | 135 | 0 |
| 30 Jun 16 | 667 | 60 | 133 | 0 |
| 31 Mar 16 | 652 | 56 | 131 | 0 |
| 31 Dec 15 | 628 | 52 | 127 | 0 |
| 30 Sep 15 | 598 | 44 | 122 | 0 |
| 30 Jun 15 | 557 | 35 | 116 | 0 |
Quality Earnings: EXLS has high quality earnings.
Growing Profit Margin: EXLS's current net profit margins (11.7%) are higher than last year (11.4%).
Free Cash Flow vs Earnings Analysis
Past Earnings Growth Analysis
Earnings Trend: EXLS's earnings have grown by 17.7% per year over the past 5 years.
Accelerating Growth: EXLS's earnings growth over the past year (16.4%) is below its 5-year average (17.7% per year).
Earnings vs Industry: EXLS earnings growth over the past year (16.4%) exceeded the Professional Services industry 3.2%.
Return on Equity
High ROE: EXLS's Return on Equity (32.3%) is considered high.
Return on Assets
Return on Capital Employed
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Company Analysis and Financial Data Status
| Data | Last Updated (UTC time) |
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| Company Analysis | 2026/05/04 13:37 |
| End of Day Share Price | 2026/05/04 00:00 |
| Earnings | 2026/03/31 |
| Annual Earnings | 2025/12/31 |
Data Sources
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| Ownership | 10 years |
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| Management | 10 years |
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| Key Developments | 10 years |
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Analyst Sources
ExlService Holdings, Inc. is covered by 20 analysts. 9 of those analysts submitted the estimates of revenue or earnings used as inputs to our report. Analysts submissions are updated throughout the day.
| Analyst | Institution |
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| David Koning | Baird |
| Vincent Colicchio | Barrington Research Associates, Inc. |
| Kunal Tayal | BofA Global Research |