Upside case
Bull case
$129+97.2%
SSNC would need investors to value it at roughly 19x earnings — about 9x more generous than today's 9x forward P/E. That requires meaningful multiple expansion on top of continued earnings growth.
Analysis OverviewBuyUpdated Jun 18, 2026
SS&C Technologies Holdings, Inc. (SSNC) Stock Analysis
Wall Street verdict, consensus price target, and analyst rating breakdown — everything needed to frame the risk/reward at today's price.
Analyst consensus
Buy
Covering
24
analysts
17 bullish · 0 bearish · 24 covering SSNC
Strong Buy
1
Buy
16
Hold
7
Sell
0
Strong Sell
0
Consensus Target
$94
+44.0% vs today
Scenario Range
$62 – $129
Model bear to bull value window
Coverage
24
Published analyst ratings
Valuation Context
9.5x
Forward P/E · Market cap $15.8B
SSNC price targets
Three scenarios for where SSNC stock could go
Current
~$65
Confidence
48 / 100
Updated
Jun 18, 2026
Where we are now
Current · $65
Bear
$62
Base
$98
Bull
$129
Market caseClosest to today
Base case
$98+49.7%
At 14x on FY1 earnings, the base case reflects a reasonable but not stretched valuation. It prices in continued growth without assuming an exceptional setup.
Stress case
Bear case
$62-5.7%
If investor confidence fades or macro conditions deteriorate, a 1x multiple contraction could push SSNC down roughly 6% from where it trades now.
Not financial advice. Model confidence reflects internal scenario assumptions, not a guarantee of returns. Past performance does not predict future results.
SS&C Technologies Holdings, Inc.
SSNC · NASDAQTechnologySoftware - ApplicationDecember year-end
SS&C Technologies is a financial technology company that provides specialized software and software-enabled services to the financial services and healthcare industries. It generates revenue primarily through recurring software licensing fees and service contracts — with its financial services segment contributing roughly 90% of revenue — while its healthcare solutions make up the remainder. The company's competitive advantage lies in its deep domain expertise and comprehensive technology stack that creates high switching costs for clients who rely on its systems for mission-critical operations.
Market Cap
$15.8B
Revenue TTM
$6.4B
Net Income TTM
$810M
Net Margin
12.6%
SSNC Revenue and Earnings Performance
Quarterly beat-or-miss track record against analyst estimates, plus forward revenue and EPS outlook for the next two fiscal years.
EPS Beat Rate
92%Exceptional
12 quarters tracked
Revenue Beat Rate
92%Exceptional
vs consensus estimates
Avg EPS Surprise
+4.2%
above Street consensus
Beat / Miss Record
BeatMissLeft = EPS · Right = Revenue
Q3 2025
Q4 2025
Q1 2026
Q2 2026
Last 4 Quarters
EPS beats: 4 of 4Q3 2025
EPS
$1.45/$1.39
Revenue
$1.5B/$1.5B
Q4 2025
EPS
$1.57/$1.47
Revenue
$1.6B/$1.6B
Q1 2026
EPS
$1.69/$1.61
Revenue
$1.7B/$1.6B
Q2 2026
EPS
$1.69/$1.66
Revenue
$1.6B/$1.6B
| Quarter | EPS (Actual / Est) | EPS Surprise | Revenue (Actual / Est) | Rev Surprise |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Q3 2025 | $1.45/$1.39 | +4.3% | $1.5B/$1.5B | +1.5% |
| Q4 2025 | $1.57/$1.47 | +6.8% | $1.6B/$1.6B | +1.0% |
| Q1 2026 | $1.69/$1.61 | +5.0% | $1.7B/$1.6B | +1.8% |
| Q2 2026 | $1.69/$1.66 | +1.8% | $1.6B/$1.6B | +1.2% |
FY1–FY2 Estimates
Revenue Outlook
FY1
$7.0B
+9.7% YoY
FY2
$7.6B
+8.0% YoY
EPS Outlook
FY1
$4.22
+29.0% YoY
FY2
$4.56
+8.0% YoY
Trailing FCF (TTM)$1.7B
FCF Margin: 26.7%
Next Earnings
July 22, 2026
Expected EPS
$1.68
Expected Revenue
$1.7B
SSNC beat EPS estimates in 4 of 4 tracked quarters. A perfect track record raises the bar for the upcoming report.
SSNC Revenue Breakdown by Segment
Product and geographic revenue mix from the latest annual disclosure, with year-over-year growth by segment.
Latest disclosure
FY 2025
Total disclosed revenue $6.3B
Product Mix
Latest annual revenue by segment or product family
Software Enabled Services
83.1%
+7.7% YoY
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Geographic Mix
Latest annual revenue by reported region
Americas Excluding United States And Canada
44.4%
+3814.2% YoY
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Software Enabled Services is the largest disclosed segment at 83.1% of FY 2025 revenue, up 7.7% YoY.
Americas Excluding United States And Canada is the largest reported region at 44.4%, up 3814.2% YoY.
SSNC Valuation Snapshot
Current multiples compared to the S&P 500, the company's sector, and its own five-year average.
Relative Value Signal
Slightly expensive versus peers
Fair value est. $55 — implies -16.3% from today's price.
Premium to Fair Value
16.3%
above fair value
Deep DiscountFair ValueVery Expensive
vs S&P 500 Trailing P/E
SSNC
20.8x
vs
S&P 500
24.4x
15% discount
vs Technology Trailing P/E
SSNC
20.8x
vs
Technology
29.0x
28% discount
vs SSNC 5Y Avg P/E
Today
20.8x
vs
5Y Average
25.4x
18% discount
Forward PE
9.5x
S&P 500
18.8x
-50%
Technology
22.3x
-57%
5Y Avg
—
—
Trailing PE
20.8x
S&P 500
24.4x
-15%
Technology
29.0x
-28%
5Y Avg
25.4x
-18%
PEG Ratio
3.44x
S&P 500
1.66x
+107%
Technology
1.51x
+128%
5Y Avg
—
—
EV/EBITDA
9.3x
S&P 500
15.2x
-39%
Technology
16.6x
-44%
5Y Avg
12.5x
-26%
Price/FCF
9.5x
S&P 500
20.7x
-54%
Technology
19.2x
-51%
5Y Avg
15.1x
-37%
Price/Sales
2.5x
S&P 500
3.1x
-19%
Technology
2.4x
+3%
5Y Avg
3.3x
-24%
Dividend Yield
1.53%
S&P 500
1.91%
-20%
Technology
1.11%
+39%
5Y Avg
1.22%
+25%
| Metric | SSNC | S&P 500 | Technology | 5Y Avg SSNC |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Forward PE | 9.5x | 18.8x-50% | 22.3x-57% | — |
| Trailing PE | 20.8x | 24.4x-15% | 29.0x-28% | 25.4x-18% |
| PEG Ratio | 3.44x | 1.66x+107% | 1.51x+128% | — |
| EV/EBITDA | 9.3x | 15.2x-39% | 16.6x-44% | 12.5x-26% |
| Price/FCF | 9.5x | 20.7x-54% | 19.2x-51% | 15.1x-37% |
| Price/Sales | 2.5x | 3.1x-19% | 2.4x | 3.3x-24% |
| Dividend Yield | 1.53% | 1.91% | 1.11% | 1.22% |
SSNC trades above S&P 500 benchmarks on 1 of 6 measured multiples — appears modestly priced relative to the S&P 500 on most measures.
Forward P/E and PEG reflect analyst consensus estimates. Historical averages use trailing ratios where forward data is unavailable.S&P 500 and sector benchmarks both use trailing median P/E — similar readings indicate the broader index and sector are priced alike.
Open valuation toolSSNC Financial Health
Verdict
Strong
SSNC generates $1.7B in free cash flow at a 26.7% margin — returns 8.1% of market cap to shareholders annually.
Cash Engine
Revenue, margins, and cash generation
Revenue (TTM)
Trailing-twelve-month sales base
$6.4B
Revenue Growth
TTM vs prior year
+7.5%
Gross Margin
Gross profit as a share of revenue
48.0%
Operating Margin
Operating income divided by revenue
23.1%
Net Margin
Net income divided by revenue
12.6%
EPS (TTM)
Diluted earnings per share, trailing twelve months
$3.27
Free Cash Flow (TTM)
Cash generation after capex
$1.7B
FCF Margin
FCF as share of revenue — the primary cash quality signal
26.7%
Capital Quality
ROIC, leverage, and debt serviceability
ROIC
Return on invested capital — primary competitive quality signal
8.9%
ROA
Return on assets, trailing twelve months
4.1%
Cash & Equivalents
Liquid assets on the balance sheet
$3.6B
Net Debt
Total debt minus cash
$4.1B
Debt Serviceability
Net debt as a multiple of annual free cash flow
2.4× FCF
~2.4 years to full repayment at current FCF run-rate
ROE
Return on equity, trailing twelve months
11.6%
Shareholder Returns
How capital is returned to owners
Total shareholder yield
8.1%
Dividend
1.5%
Buyback
6.6%
Share Repurchases
Trailing buyback outflow — dollar magnitude of capital returned
$1.0B
Dividend / Share
Annualized trailing dividend per share
$1.00
Payout Ratio
Share of earnings distributed as dividends
31.8%
Shares Outstanding
Declining as buybacks retire shares
242M
All figures from the trailing twelve months. ROIC uses invested capital (equity + net debt).
Open full ratios pageSSNC Stock Risk Factors
Key factors that could pressure the stock price, compress the multiple, or weigh on future results.
AI analysis · updated June 18, 2026
High Risk
Stock Performance Decline
SSNC stock is down 5.1% on Apr 24, 2026, indicating potential investor concerns or market reactions.
Medium
Earnings Volatility
Despite exceeding earnings and revenue forecasts in Q1 2026, the stock's decline suggests market skepticism or external pressures.
Lower
Regulatory Risks
The company operates in the financial technology sector, which is subject to stringent regulatory scrutiny and potential compliance challenges.
These are risk mechanisms, not predictions. The key question is which would force a cut to earnings estimates or a lower multiple than the market currently prices in.
Why SSNC Stock Could Outperform
Structural drivers behind the upside case and why the stock could outperform over the next 12 months.
AI analysis · updated June 18, 2026
Share repurchase program
SS&C Technologies Holdings has actively repurchased shares, signaling confidence in its financial health and commitment to returning value to shareholders.
Revenue growth guidance
The company has provided strong revenue guidance for 2026, indicating expectations of continued growth and operational success.
Analyst price target upside
Wall Street consensus suggests significant upside potential for SSNC stock, with a price target well above current trading levels.
Product innovation
The launch of SS&C Blue Prism WorkHQ demonstrates the company's focus on innovation in automation and AI-driven workflows for regulated enterprises.
Solid financial performance
SS&C Technologies reported strong sales and earnings growth in 2025, reflecting robust operational execution and profitability.
A real bull case compounds — each driver matters most when it strengthens margins, supports capital returns, and keeps the company above the market's minimum growth bar simultaneously.
SSNC Stock Price Performance
52-week range context and price returns across multiple time horizons. Dividend contribution is shown separately in the Capital Return section.
Current Price
$65.42
52W Range Position
4%
52-Week Range
Current price plotted between the 52-week low and high.
52-Week Low
$64.37
+1.6% from the low
52-Week High
$91.07
-28.2% from the high
1 Month
-2.68%
3 Month
-8.53%
YTD
-23.7%
1 Year
-17.7%
3Y CAGR
+3.0%
5Y CAGR
-1.9%
10Y CAGR
+8.4%
Range context matters because valuation compression and earnings misses rarely hit from the same starting point. A stock already far below its high can still fall, but it is no longer carrying the same embedded optimism as one pressing a fresh peak.
SSNC vs Peers
Valuation, growth, and margin comparison against the closest publicly traded peers for this company.
Peer Set
Accurate peer set
Forward PE
9.5x
vs 14.4x median
-34% below peer median
Revenue Growth
+9.7%
vs +5.9% median
+66% above peer median
Net Margin
12.6%
vs 15.2% median
-17% below peer median
| Company | Mkt Cap | Fwd PE | Rev Grw | Margin | Rating | Upside |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
SSN SSNC SS&C Technologies Holdings, Inc. | $15.8B | 9.5x | +9.7% | 12.6% | Buy | +44.0% |
FIS FIS Fidelity National Information Services, Inc. | $19.7B | 6.1x | +12.2% | 22.9% | Buy | +64.6% |
FIS FISV Fiserv, Inc. | $25.6B | 5.9x | +3.8% | 15.2% | Buy | +48.7% |
BR BR Broadridge Financial Solutions, Inc. | $16.1B | 14.4x | +5.9% | 15.0% | Buy | +58.1% |
NTR NTRS Northern Trust Corporation | $31.9B | 15.9x | -4.2% | 12.1% | Hold | -10.7% |
ICE ICE Intercontinental Exchange, Inc. | $75.8B | 16.5x | +7.4% | 26.1% | Buy | +44.9% |
This peer comparison reflects companies with similar business models, product lines, or market positioning, supplemented by industry grouping when direct matches are limited.
SSNC Dividend and Capital Return
SSNC returns capital mainly through $1.0B/year in buybacks (6.6% buyback yield), with a modest 1.53% dividend — combining for 8.1% total shareholder yield. The dividend has grown for 9 consecutive years.
Dividend SustainableFCF Well Covered
Total Shareholder Yield
8.1%
Dividend + buyback return per year
Buyback Yield
6.6%
Dividend Yield
1.53%
Payout Ratio
31.8%
How SSNC Splits Its Return
Div 1.53%
Buyback 6.6%
Dividend 1.53%Buybacks 6.6%
Dividend Profile
Yield, cadence, and growth quality
Dividend / Share
Trailing annualized cash dividend
$1.00
Growth Streak
Consecutive years of dividend increases
9Y
3Y Div CAGR
9.1%
5Y Div CAGR
14.4%
Ex-Dividend Date
—
Payment Cadence
Quarterly
4 payments over the last 12 months
Buyback Engine
How much per-share support comes from repurchases
Repurchases (TTM)
Cash used for buybacks in the latest trailing period
$1.0B
Estimated Shares Retired
16M
Approx. Share Reduction
6.6%
Shares Outstanding
Current diluted share count from the screening snapshot
242M
At 6.6%/year, buybacks mechanically lift EPS even with flat earnings — each remaining share represents a slightly larger piece of the company.
| Year | Div / Share | YoY Grw | BB Yield | Total Yield |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 2026 | $0.54 | — | — | — |
| 2025 | $1.04 | +6.1% | 4.7% | 5.8% |
| 2024 | $0.98 | +11.4% | 3.8% | 5.1% |
| 2023 | $0.88 | +10.0% | 3.0% | 4.5% |
| 2022 | $0.80 | +17.6% | 3.5% | 5.0% |
FAQ
7 questionsSSNC Investor Questions
Common questions answered from live analyst data and company financials.
01Is SS&C Technologies Holdings, Inc. (SSNC) stock a buy or sell in 2026?
SS&C Technologies Holdings, Inc. (SSNC) is rated Buy by Wall Street analysts as of 2026. Of 24 analysts covering the stock, 17 rate it Buy or Strong Buy, 7 rate it Hold, and 0 rate it Sell or Strong Sell. The consensus 12-month price target is $94, implying +44.0% from the current price of $65. The bear case scenario is $62 and the bull case is $129.
02What is the SSNC stock price target for 2026?
The Wall Street consensus price target for SSNC is $94 based on 24 analyst estimates. The high-end target is $115 (+75.8% from today), and the low-end target is $78 (+19.2%). The base case model target is $98.
03Is SS&C Technologies Holdings, Inc. (SSNC) stock overvalued in 2026?
SSNC trades at 9.5x times forward earnings. The stock currently trades at a discount to the broader market. Based on current multiples versus the peer group, the relative model signals slightly expensive versus peers. Whether the stock is over or undervalued ultimately depends on whether consensus earnings estimates are achievable.
04What are the main risks for SS&C Technologies Holdings, Inc. (SSNC) stock in 2026?
The primary risks for SSNC in 2026 are: (1) Stock Performance Decline — SSNC stock is down 5. (2) Earnings Volatility — Despite exceeding earnings and revenue forecasts in Q1 2026, the stock's decline suggests market skepticism or external pressures. (3) Regulatory Risks — The company operates in the financial technology sector, which is subject to stringent regulatory scrutiny and potential compliance challenges. Each factor has the potential to pressure earnings or compress the stock's valuation multiple.
05What is SS&C Technologies Holdings, Inc.'s revenue and earnings forecast?
Analyst consensus estimates SSNC will report consensus revenue of $7.0B (+9.7% year-over-year) and EPS of $4.22 (+29.0% year-over-year) for the upcoming fiscal year. The following year, analysts project $7.6B in revenue.
06When does SS&C Technologies Holdings, Inc. (SSNC) report its next earnings?
SS&C Technologies Holdings, Inc. is expected to report its next earnings on approximately 2026-07-22. Consensus expects EPS of $1.68 and revenue of $1.7B. Over recent quarters, SSNC has beaten EPS estimates 92% of the time.
07How much free cash flow does SS&C Technologies Holdings, Inc. generate?
SS&C Technologies Holdings, Inc. (SSNC) generated $1.7B in free cash flow over the trailing twelve months — a free cash flow margin of 26.7%. SSNC returns capital to shareholders through dividends (1.5% yield) and share repurchases ($1.0B TTM).