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EXLSExlService Holdings, Inc.
$42.63
Analysis updated: Jan 16, 2026

Investment Thesis

EXLS is a market laggard (RS 38/99, Top 62%) with strong fundamentals. avoid chasing - protect capital. Smart traders skip this one until the setup improves.

Weak relative strength + ordinary growth = Pass

Key Takeaways

Earnings Momentum

+29%
Q4'24
$0.31
+38%
Q1'25
$0.40
+43%
Q2'25
$0.40
+9%
Q3'25
$0.36
Earnings Growing

Price Structure

Broken Structure
Price
$42.63
50 DMA
$40.99
100 DMA
$41.71
150 DMA
$42.36
200 DMA
$43.22
Alignment Score: 1/4

EXLS Price Chart

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50 DMA150 DMA200 DMA
LEADERSHIP TEST FAILED

RS Rating 38/99 is in Bottom 38% of market. Minervini target: Top 20% (RS 80+)

Why Not BUY Yet?

RS Rating
38 (Top 62%)>80 (Top 20%)
Pattern Stage
AT_PIVOTAt pivot or near breakout
Trend
DowntrendAbove 200 DMA
Breakout Status
-14.3% below entry ($49.73)Price above breakout entry

What Would Change Our Mind?

To turn bullish on EXLS, we need:

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Technical Health

RS Rating
38/99
Top 62% (Need 80+)
Trend
Downtrend
Below 200 DMA
RSI (14)
54
NEUTRAL
VCP Setup
WARM
Score: 6/9
Volume
1.2M
+9% vs avg
From Entry
-14.3%
$49.73

Fundamental Horsepower

EPS Qtr YoY
+9%
Growing
EPS 3Y CAGR
+22%
Annual Earnings
Revenue Qtr
+12%
MODERATE
F-Score
7/9
Piotroski Quality
ROE
22%
Return on Equity
EPS Rank
62/99
Percentile

Trade Plan

Breakout Failed

Breakout failed — now -14.3% from entry.

Setup invalid. Wait for new base to form before considering re-entry.

Entry Price$49.73Breakout price
Current Loss-14.3%Below entry
Stop Was$45.75Should have exited

If/Then Playbook

IF: RS Rating improves to >80
THEN: Re-evaluate for WATCHLIST
IF: Price closes below 200 DMA
THEN: Remove from radar entirely
IF: EPS growth accelerates to >40% next quarter
THEN: Reassess as potential turnaround

Key Price Levels

Resistance

  • 20 DMA$42.65+0.0%
  • 200 DMA$43.22+1.4%
  • Pivot$44.33+4.0%
Current$42.63

Support

  • 50 DMA$40.99-3.8%
  • 52W Low$37.30-12.5%

Frequently Asked Questions

Is EXLS stock a buy now?

EXLS is a market laggard (RS 38/99, Top 62%) with strong fundamentals. avoid chasing - protect capital. Smart traders skip this one until the setup improves.

What is the buy point for EXLS?

EXLS's breakout at $49.73 has failed (now -14.3% below entry). The setup is no longer valid — wait for a new base pattern to form.

What is EXLS's RS Rating?

EXLS has an RS Rating of 38/99, meaning it's in the Top 62% of all stocks for relative price performance over the past 12 months. Minervini recommends RS 80+ for momentum trades.

Important Disclosure: This analysis is for educational and informational purposes only. Technical and fundamental indicators are based on historical data and do not guarantee future performance. Past performance is not indicative of future results. Always conduct your own research and consult with a qualified financial advisor before making investment decisions.