Earnings Update: SS&C Technologies Holdings, Inc. (NASDAQ:SSNC) Just Reported Its Third-Quarter Results And Analysts Are Updating Their Forecasts

Investors in SS&C Technologies Holdings, Inc. (NASDAQ:SSNC) had a good week, as its shares rose 5.0% to close at US$85.45 following the release of its third-quarter results. Results were roughly in line with estimates, with revenues of US$1.6b and statutory earnings per share of US$0.83. This is an important time for investors, as they can track a company's performance in its report, look at what experts are forecasting for next year, and see if there has been any change to expectations for the business. We've gathered the most recent statutory forecasts to see whether the analysts have changed their earnings models, following these results.

We've found 21 US stocks that are forecast to pay a dividend yield of over 6% next year. See the full list for free.

After the latest results, the nine analysts covering SS&C Technologies Holdings are now predicting revenues of US$6.61b in 2026. If met, this would reflect a modest 7.5% improvement in revenue compared to the last 12 months. Statutory earnings per share are predicted to ascend 12% to US$3.91. Before this earnings report, the analysts had been forecasting revenues of US$6.71b and earnings per share (EPS) of US$3.87 in 2026. The consensus analysts don't seem to have seen anything in these results that would have changed their view on the business, given there's been no major change to their estimates.

View our latest analysis for SS&C Technologies Holdings

There were no changes to revenue or earnings estimates or the price target of US$100, suggesting that the company has met expectations in its recent result. There's another way to think about price targets though, and that's to look at the range of price targets put forward by analysts, because a wide range of estimates could suggest a diverse view on possible outcomes for the business. The most optimistic SS&C Technologies Holdings analyst has a price target of US$112 per share, while the most pessimistic values it at US$92.00. This is a very narrow spread of estimates, implying either that SS&C Technologies Holdings is an easy company to value, or - more likely - the analysts are relying heavily on some key assumptions.

These estimates are interesting, but it can be useful to paint some more broad strokes when seeing how forecasts compare, both to the SS&C Technologies Holdings' past performance and to peers in the same industry. We can infer from the latest estimates that forecasts expect a continuation of SS&C Technologies Holdings'historical trends, as the 6.0% annualised revenue growth to the end of 2026 is roughly in line with the 5.4% annual growth over the past five years. Compare this with the broader industry, which analyst estimates (in aggregate) suggest will see revenues grow 5.9% annually. It's clear that while SS&C Technologies Holdings' revenue growth is expected to continue on its current trajectory, it's only expected to grow in line with the industry itself.

The Bottom Line

The most obvious conclusion is that there's been no major change in the business' prospects in recent times, with the analysts holding their earnings forecasts steady, in line with previous estimates. Happily, there were no real changes to revenue forecasts, with the business still expected to grow in line with the overall industry. There was no real change to the consensus price target, suggesting that the intrinsic value of the business has not undergone any major changes with the latest estimates.

Following on from that line of thought, we think that the long-term prospects of the business are much more relevant than next year's earnings. At Simply Wall St, we have a full range of analyst estimates for SS&C Technologies Holdings going out to 2027, and you can see them free on our platform here..

It is also worth noting that we have found 1 warning sign for SS&C Technologies Holdings that you need to take into consideration.

Have feedback on this article? Concerned about the content? Get in touch with us directly. Alternatively, email editorial-team (at) simplywallst.com.

This article by Simply Wall St is general in nature. We provide commentary based on historical data and analyst forecasts only using an unbiased methodology and our articles are not intended to be financial advice. It does not constitute a recommendation to buy or sell any stock, and does not take account of your objectives, or your financial situation. We aim to bring you long-term focused analysis driven by fundamental data. Note that our analysis may not factor in the latest price-sensitive company announcements or qualitative material. Simply Wall St has no position in any stocks mentioned.