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Taskus Inc(TASK)

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1-STAR RATING
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BUY for 40 days
PROFIT SINCE LAST BUY
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09/23/2026
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Upturn Advisory & Investor View for TASK

09/23/2026: TASK (1-star) has a low Upturn Star Rating. Not recommended to BUY.

Taskus Inc is a technology-focused BPO provider that specializes in digital customer experience, AI data training, and content moderation. The company has a leading position in servicing high-growth tech firms, benefiting from deep expertise in these specialized niches. Its primary growth opportunity lies in the expanding demand for data labeling and human-in-the-loop services for generative AI development. However, Taskus faces execution risks from client concentration, industry-wide wage inflation, and the long-term threat of AI automation disrupting human service models. The stock may suit growth-oriented investors looking for exposure to AI support infrastructure, though it is currently characterized by heightened volatility and cyclical sector sensitivity.

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Company fundamentals, valuation, risks, and news provide supporting context about the business.

Investor Fit

Investor styleFitWhy
Growth investorMixed fitWhile the focus on AI operations offers growth potential, revenue growth has slowed significantly from its previous high-growth phase.
Momentum investorWeak fitThe stock has experienced extended periods of sideways movement, limiting appeal for short-term momentum strategies.
Value investorStrong fit while signal remains positiveFollowing a significant valuation contraction, the stock may appeal to those looking for a lower price-to-earnings multiple in the tech services sector.
Dividend investorWeak fitThe company does not pay a dividend and focuses on reinvestment and buybacks.
Low-risk investorWeak fitHigh exposure to client concentration and industry-specific tech volatility makes this unsuitable for low-risk portfolios.

Risk Profile

Risk factorLevelWhy it matters
Price volatilityHighThe stock has historically traded with high beta relative to the broader market, leading to significant price swings.
Valuation riskMediumWhile valuations have compressed, future performance relies heavily on maintaining growth expectations.
Competition risk (AI competition)HighAdvancements in generative AI threaten to commoditize the human-centric BPO model that forms Taskus's core.
Business qualityMediumThe company has a solid reputation but remains susceptible to client churn and labor cost pressures.
Dividend incomeLow / noneThere is no dividend income stream for investors, impacting total return profiles.
Execution riskMediumScaling operations while maintaining quality across global centers requires consistent management excellence.

Price Behavior

Downtrend
PRICE PATH

Downtrend

The stock has experienced a sustained decline in price over recent periods.

Choppy
PRICE STABILITY

Choppy

The stock has experienced frequent reversals and pronounced short-term price swings.

Analysis of Past Performance

Type Stock
Historic Profit 31.1%
Avg. Invested days 49
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Upturn Scorecard

Upturn Star Rating

★★★★★
TASK receives a 3-star rating, supported by solid company fundamentals. The rating is constrained by weak price momentum, and limited analyst upside.

Company Fundamentals

★★★★★
TASK has solid overall fundamentals (4 stars), with moderate financial health, solid growth momentum, and strong ownership. In FY2025 versus FY2024, strong earnings growth (+123.0%) and solid cash generation (FCF margin 6.2%) are partially offset by soft profitability (net margin 8.6%).

Financial Health Rating

★★★★★
TASK's financial health is supported by solid liquidity, including working-capital and asset support (WC/assets 32.9%). Profitability is moderate (3 stars), which helps explain the 3-star overall score.

Growth Momentum Score

★★★★★
Earnings growth is TASK's strongest growth driver at +123.0% FY2025 versus FY2024 (strong, 5 stars). By comparison, revenue growth (+19.0%, solid) is also solid, while free-cash-flow growth (-26.1%, negative) holds the profile back, so recent growth is not broad-based across the business.

Ownership

★★★★★
Institutional ownership is 84.5% and approximately 78.3% of outstanding shares are publicly tradable, supporting liquidity and institutional participation. Insider ownership of 22.95% supports management-shareholder alignment.

Top 5 Institutional Investors

Blackstone Inc 11.01%
Think Investments LP 4.07%
Saba Capital Management, LP 2.51%
Dalton Investments LLC. 2.32%
Storebrand Asset Management AS 1.23%

Unit Economics (Per $1K Revenue)

★★★★★
TASK generates approximately $326 of gross profit, $119 of operating income, and $62 of free cash flow for every $1,000 of revenue. Based on FY2025 results. Strong cash conversion and healthy margins support the rating, although capital efficiency remains below the highest tier.

Economic Dimensions

★★★★★
Effective Tax Rate: 25.17%

Quantitative Style Profile

★★★★★
TASK has a high-quality, liquid profile. Weak momentum is the primary drawback, while elevated volatility.

Style Classification

Quality Focused

Value-OrientedQuality TiltHigh VolatilitySmall / Mid Cap RiskShort Squeeze RiskHighly Liquid / Institution-Friendly

Key Highlights

Company Size Small-Cap Stock
Market Capitalization 793.09M USD
Price to earnings Ratio 7.46
1Y Target Price 8.5
Price to earnings Ratio 7.46
1Y Target Price 8.5
Volume (30-day avg) 511.2K shares
Beta 1.92
52 Weeks Range 4.46 - 11.69
Updated Date 09/23/2026
52 Weeks Range 4.46 - 11.69
Updated Date 09/23/2026
Dividends yield (FY) -
Basic EPS (TTM) 1.16

How Company Makes Money

Business areaWhat it includesRetail investor read
Digital Customer ExperienceOutsourced support and service desk solutions for tech clients.This is the core stable revenue source but faces long-term pressure from automation.
AI OperationsData annotation, model tuning, and content moderation services.This is the key growth engine as companies build proprietary AI models.
Geography (Global Delivery)Service delivery from the Philippines, India, LATAM, and the US.The company leverages lower labor costs abroad to maintain profit margins.

Analyzing Revenue: Products, Geography and Growth

Revenue by Products

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Revenue by Geography

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Valuation

Trailing PE 7.46
Forward PE 6.09
Enterprise Value 1.16B
Price to Sales(TTM) 0.65
Enterprise Value 1.16B
Price to Sales(TTM) 0.65
Enterprise Value to Revenue 0.94
Enterprise Value to EBITDA 4.97
Shares Outstanding 36.65M
Shares Floating 28.71M
Shares Outstanding 36.65M
Shares Floating 28.71M
Percent Insiders 22.95
Percent Institutions 84.48

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Financial Metrics

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Total Revenue (Scale)

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Net Income (Profit)

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Free Cash Flow (Cash Strength)

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Operating Income (Core Profit)

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EBITDA (Cash Earnings)

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Gross Profit (Unit Profitability)

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Cash (Liquidity Buffer)

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Total Debt (Leverage Risk)

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Net Working Capital (Short-Term Health)

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🧱 Balance Sheet Strength

Stockholder Equity (Net Worth)

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Total Assets (Asset Base)

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Income Before Tax (Pre-Tax Earnings)

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⚙️ Cost & Drag Factors

Cost of Revenue (Production Cost)

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Total Operating Expenses (Operating Cost)

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Income Tax Expense (Tax Drag)

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About Taskus Inc

Exchange NASDAQ
Headquarters New Braunfels, TX, United States
IPO Launch date 2021-06-11
Co-Founder, CEO & Chairman Mr. Bryce Maddock
Sector Technology
Industry Information Technology Services
Full time employees 65500
Full time employees 65500

TaskUs, Inc. provides outsourced digital services for companies in Philippines, the United States, India, and internationally. The company offers digital customer experience that consists of omni-channel customer care services primarily delivered through non-voice digital channels; and other solutions, including learning experience, new product or market launches, and sales and customer acquisition solutions. It also provides trust and safety solutions, such as monitoring, reviewing and managing user and advertiser-generated content on online platforms to ensure it complies with community guidelines, legal regulations, platform specific policies, risk management, compliance, identity management and fraud; and artificial intelligence (AI) solutions that consist of data labeling, annotation, context relevance, and transcription services for training and tuning machine learning algorithms that enables to develop AI systems. It serves clients in various industry segments comprising social media, e-commerce, gaming, streaming media, food delivery and ride sharing, technology, financial services, and healthcare. The company was formerly known as TU TopCo, Inc. and changed its name to TaskUs, Inc. in December 2020. TaskUs, Inc. was founded in 2008 and is headquartered in New Braunfels, Texas.