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Taskus Inc(TASK)

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QUALITY SIGNAL RECENCY
3-STAR RATING
STRONG BUY
BUY for 62 days
PROFIT SINCE LAST BUY
+31.9% ▲
LAST CLOSE
$8.56
10/23/2026
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Upturn Advisory & Investor View for TASK

10/23/2026: TASK (3-star) is a STRONG-BUY. BUY for 62 days. Simulated Profits (31.90%). Updated daily EoD!

Taskus Inc is a provider of digital outsourcing, customer experience, and content security services, primarily for technology-focused companies. The company has a leading position in servicing high-growth, digital-native brands and is known for its strong culture and specialized expertise. Its primary growth opportunity lies in integrating artificial intelligence into its service delivery model to capture demand in AI operations and data annotation. However, investors face significant risks regarding the potential for generative AI to displace human-led support and the company's concentration of revenue among tech clients. This stock may suit growth-oriented investors watching the company's ability to navigate the transition toward AI-led service offerings.

How to Read the Upturn Advisory

The Upturn Star Rating and the current BUY, SELL, or PASS advisory are generated by Upturn’s AI advisory engine based on proprietary signal analysis, price behavior, advisory history, and historical signal performance.

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

Investor Fit

Investor styleFitWhy
Growth investorMixed fitThe growth trajectory has slowed, requiring a transition to AI-led service adoption to justify a growth thesis.
Momentum investorWeak fitThe stock lacks consistent upward momentum and is currently trading in a consolidation pattern.
Value investorMixed fitCurrent valuation multiples may appear reasonable for a BPO firm, but require stable earnings growth to offer value.
Dividend investorWeak fitTaskus does not pay a dividend and focuses on reinvesting cash flow.
Low-risk investorWeak fitThe stock exhibits significant volatility typical of mid-cap tech-related service stocks.

Risk Profile

Risk factorLevelWhy it matters
Price volatilityHighThe stock has experienced significant price swings, reflecting market uncertainty regarding BPO growth.
Valuation riskMediumMarket sentiment heavily influences the valuation multiple assigned to its earnings.
Competition risk (AI competition)HighAdvancements in automation and Generative AI pose a direct threat to labor-intensive outsourcing models.
Business qualityMediumThe franchise is strong in specific niches, but faces scalability challenges compared to larger peers.
Dividend incomeLow / noneThere is no dividend income for investors seeking steady payouts.
Execution riskMedium / highSuccessfully pivoting the service model to AI-integrated offerings is crucial for long-term relevance.

Price Behavior

Strong Uptrend
PRICE PATH

Strong Uptrend

The stock has maintained a strong upward price trend across the last three quarters.

Choppy
PRICE STABILITY

Choppy

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

Analysis of Past Performance

Type Stock
Historic Profit 21.61%
Avg. Invested days 43
Today’s Advisory Strong Buy
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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 82.6% 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 3.83%
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. Soft margins and soft cash conversion support a 3-star rating, while capital efficiency is solid.

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 784.84M USD
Price to earnings Ratio 7.38
1Y Target Price 8.5
Price to earnings Ratio 7.38
1Y Target Price 8.5
Volume (30-day avg) 392.3K shares
Beta 2.01
52 Weeks Range 4.46 - 9.36
Updated Date 10/24/2026
52 Weeks Range 4.46 - 9.36
Updated Date 10/24/2026
Dividends yield (FY) -
Basic EPS (TTM) 1.16

How Company Makes Money

Business areaWhat it includesRetail investor read
Digital Customer ExperienceOutsourced support services including voice, chat, and email support.The primary revenue driver, representing the bulk of client engagements.
Trust and SafetyContent moderation and compliance services for digital platforms.A stable, high-demand segment driven by the growth of social media and online marketplaces.
AI OperationsData annotation and model training services for machine learning.The key growth vertical aimed at supporting companies in the AI development race.

Analyzing Revenue: Products, Geography and Growth

Revenue by Products

Product revenue - Year on Year

Revenue by Geography

Geography revenue - Year on Year

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Valuation

Trailing PE 7.38
Forward PE 5.57
Enterprise Value 1.09B
Price to Sales(TTM) 0.64
Enterprise Value 1.09B
Price to Sales(TTM) 0.64
Enterprise Value to Revenue 0.89
Enterprise Value to EBITDA 4.68
Shares Outstanding 36.65M
Shares Floating 28.71M
Shares Outstanding 36.65M
Shares Floating 28.71M
Percent Insiders 22.95
Percent Institutions 82.65

Financial Metrics

🧭 Investment Snapshot

Total Revenue (Scale)

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Net Income (Profit)

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Free Cash Flow (Cash Strength)

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📈 Growth & Strength

Operating Income (Core Profit)

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EBITDA (Cash Earnings)

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Gross Profit (Unit Profitability)

Information icon Revenue minus cost of revenue, showing profit after direct production costs. It is needed to evaluate core business profitability before overhead expenses.

🛡️ Financial Safety

Cash (Liquidity Buffer)

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Total Debt (Leverage Risk)

Information icon Total debt including both short-term and long-term components. It is needed to assess the company’s leverage and financial risk.

Net Working Capital (Short-Term Health)

Information icon Current assets minus current liabilities, indicating short-term liquidity strength. It is needed to assess whether the company can meet its short-term obligations.

🧱 Balance Sheet Strength

Stockholder Equity (Net Worth)

Information icon Total equity value held by shareholders. It is needed to understand the net worth of the company from the owners’ perspective.

Total Assets (Asset Base)

Information icon The full value of everything the company owns, including cash, inventory, equipment, and investments. It is needed to understand the resource base used to generate revenue.

Income Before Tax (Pre-Tax Earnings)

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⚙️ Cost & Drag Factors

Cost of Revenue (Production Cost)

Information icon Direct costs required to produce and deliver the products or services sold. It is needed to assess efficiency in production and service delivery.

Total Operating Expenses (Operating Cost)

Information icon Indirect costs of running the business such as salaries, marketing, and administration. It is needed to understand how much it costs to sustain ongoing business operations.

Income Tax Expense (Tax Drag)

Information icon Amount of taxes paid or payable to the government. It is needed to evaluate the impact of taxation on overall profitability.

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