# TaskUs, Inc. (TASK)

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**Price:** USD 8.11 (-0.73% on the day) · last close of Oct 29, 2026; US market closed, not a live price. Prev close 8.17 · day 7.99–8.18 · 52w 4.47–13.73 · market cap $744M · NMS

## Key facts
- Last four reported quarters (through Jun 30, 2026): revenue $1.23B, net income $107M (8.8% margin), free cash flow $121M (SEC filings).
- Valuation: P/E 6.9x (avg 24.1x at the last 3 fiscal year-ends), EV/EBITDA 5.6x, net debt $312M.
- Analysts: Hold (mean 2.88 on a 1–5 scale) (8 analysts), mean target USD 8.5 (range 7–12).
- Total return with dividends: 1Y -5.4% vs S&P 500 +14.8%; 5Y -78.5% vs S&P 500 +79.1%.
- Next earnings: 2026-11-04, EPS estimate USD 0.31, revenue estimate $303M. All companies reporting that day: https://nexqual.com/earnings/2026-11-04
- Dividend: USD 3.65 paid over the last 12 months, paid annual; latest ex-dividend date 2026-03-26.
- Short interest: 15.90% of float (as of 2026-10-15), 5.4 days to cover.

## Financials (SEC 10-K; TTM = last four 10-Q/10-K quarters)
| USD | FY2021 | FY2022 | FY2023 | FY2024 | FY2025 | TTM |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Revenue | $761M | $960M | $924M | $995M | $1.18B | $1.23B |
| Operating income | -$54.3M | $83.9M | $95.0M | $92.4M | $141M | $144M |
| Net income | -$58.7M | $40.4M | $45.7M | $45.9M | $102M | $107M |
| EPS (diluted) | -$0.62 | $0.39 | $0.48 | $0.50 | $1.10 | — |
| Free cash flow | -$92.0M | $103M | $113M | $99.8M | $73.7M | $121M |
| Operating margin | -7.1% | 8.7% | 10.3% | 9.3% | 11.9% | 11.7% |
| Net margin | -7.7% | 4.2% | 4.9% | 4.6% | 8.6% | 8.8% |
| Revenue growth | +59.1% | +26.3% | -3.8% | +7.6% | +19.0% | — |
| Cash + short-term investments | $63.6M | $134M | $126M | $192M | $212M | — |
| Total debt | $238M | $268M | $264M | $256M | $241M | — |
Fiscal years end Dec. EPS is split-adjusted.

## Valuation (price ÷ last four quarters, through Jun 30, 2026)
P/E 6.9x · P/S 0.6x · EV/EBITDA 5.6x · EV/Sales 0.9x · P/FCF 6.2x · P/B 2.5x · FCF yield 16.22% · Earnings yield 14.44% · Buyback yield (TTM) 0.00% · Net debt $312M · EV $1.06B
P/E at fiscal year-ends: Dec 2025 10.7x, Dec 2024 34.1x, Dec 2023 27.5x.

## Analysts
Consensus Hold (mean 2.88 on a 1–5 scale), 8 analysts; mean target USD 8.5 (low 7, high 12).
Rating changes, last 120 days:
| Date | Firm | Action | Rating | Price target |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 2026-08-11 | Morgan Stanley | Target raised | Equal-Weight | $6 → $7 |
| 2026-08-06 | Wedbush | Target lowered | Outperform | $12 → $9 |

## Total return (dividends reinvested)
|  | 1Y (from 2025-10-30) | 5Y (from 2021-10-25) |
|---|---|---|
| Total return | -5.4% | -78.5% |
| S&P 500 (SPY) | +14.8% | +79.1% |
| Per year | -5.4% | -26.4% |
| Volatility (annualized) | 54.0% | 66.4% |
| Max drawdown | -47.4% (Oct 2025→Jun 2026) | -88.8% (Nov 2021→Jun 2026) |

## Dividends
Dividend. Paid over the last 12 months: USD 3.65 in 1 payment (annual).
Most recent ex-dividend date: Mar 26, 2026; payment date: Mar 25, 2026. To receive a dividend, shares must be owned before the ex-dividend date.
| Ex-dividend date | Amount per share |
|---|---|
| 2026-03-26 | USD 3.65 |

## Short interest
2,433,495 shares sold short, 15.90% of the float, as of Oct 15, 2026 (exchange short-interest report, published about twice a month). Prior report (Sep 15, 2026): 1,980,682 shares (+22.9%). Days to cover: 5.4 (short shares ÷ average daily volume).

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## More
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## Revenue by product line (quarter ended 2026-06-30)

| Line | Revenue | Share | YoY |
|---|---|---|---|
| Digital Customer Experience | $175.7M | 56.9% | +6.4% |
| Trust & Safety | $67.1M | 21.7% | -12.3% |
| AI Services | $66.1M | 21.4% | +25.8% |
| Total revenue | $308.9M | 100% | — |

## Revenue by region (quarter ended 2026-06-30)

| Line | Revenue | Share | YoY |
|---|---|---|---|
| Philippines | $157.0M | 50.8% | -2.0% |
| Rest of World | $66.9M | 21.7% | +3.8% |
| United States | $47.1M | 15.3% | +45.4% |
| India | $37.8M | 12.2% | +2.0% |
| Total revenue | $308.9M | 100% | — |

## Customer concentration

Period ended 2026-06-30: 20%, 11% of revenue from unnamed direct customers (10-Q, filed 2026-08-06).

## Company outlook (8-K filed 2026-08-05)

- "For the third quarter and full year 2026, TaskUs expects its financial results to include: 2026 Outlook Third Quarter Full Year Revenue (in millions) $300 to $302 $1,220 to $1,240 Revenue growth (YoY) at midpoint 0.8% 3.9% Adjusted EBITDA Margin 1 ~18.7% ~19.0% Adjusted Free Cash Flow (in millions) 2 N/A $110 to $120 1."
- "At the midpoint of our guidance, net cash provided by operating activities for the full year 2026 is expected to be approximately $162 million and purchase of property and equipment is expected to be approximately $47 million."
- "Our Adjusted Free Cash Flow guidance and expected net cash provided by operating activities excludes the impact of certain payments, including transaction costs, liability stock-based compensation awards and operational efficiency costs, due to the unpredictability of the costs and timing of payments."
- "Conference Call Information TaskUs senior management will host a conference call today to discuss the Company's second quarter 2026 financial results and financial outlook."

## Analyst estimates and revisions

| Period | EPS est. | 90d ago | Change | Revenue est. | Analysts |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Current quarter (ends 2026-09-30) | $0.31 | $0.33 | -8.2% | $303.3M | 8 |
| Next quarter (ends 2026-12-31) | $0.34 | $0.36 | -5.5% | $318.4M | 8 |
| Current fiscal year (ends 2026-12-31) | $1.33 | $1.33 | -0.2% | $1.24B | 8 |
| Next fiscal year (ends 2027-12-31) | $1.48 | $1.52 | -2.6% | $1.32B | 8 |

## Options: expected move (Cboe, 15-min delayed)

Expected move by 2026-11-20 (includes earnings 2026-11-04): ±17.9%; last 8 reports averaged ±10%.

| Expiration | Days | ATM IV | Expected move |
|---|---|---|---|
| 2026-11-20 | 22 | 88.8% | ±17.9% |
| 2027-01-15 | 78 | 57.7% | ±21.9% |
| 2027-04-16 | 169 | 62.2% | ±32.4% |

## Earnings history and stock reaction
| Results filed | Quarter | EPS | Consensus | Surprise | Stock reaction |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Aug 5, 2026 | Quarter ended Jun 30, 2026 | $0.33 | $0.28 | Beat +17.9% | +19.6% |
| May 6, 2026 | Quarter ended Mar 31, 2026 | $0.35 | $0.34 | Beat +2.9% | -0.3% |
| Feb 25, 2026 | Quarter ended Dec 31, 2025 | $0.40 | $0.36 | Beat +11.1% | +5.2% |
| Nov 7, 2025 | Quarter ended Sep 30, 2025 | $0.42 | $0.38 | Beat +10.5% | -2.2% |
| Aug 7, 2025 | — | — | — | — | +0.1% |
| May 9, 2025 | — | — | — | — | +17.4% |
| Feb 26, 2025 | — | — | — | — | -6.3% |
| Nov 7, 2024 | — | — | — | — | +28.8% |
EPS as reported against the analyst consensus before the release; surprise uses the cent-rounded figures shown (in dollars when EPS and consensus have opposite signs). Stock reaction = close before the results to close after (the first close following a release after the bell or before the open).

## Recent SEC filings (last 120 days)
| Filed | Form | What it says | Filing |
|---|---|---|---|
| 2026-08-14 | Schedule 13G/A | Think Investments LP, Think India Opportunities Master Fund LP: 9.6% of shares, passive 5%+ holder (amended) | https://www.sec.gov/Archives/edgar/data/1829864/000163599926000005/0001635999-26-000005-index.htm |
| 2026-08-13 | Schedule 13G/A | Saba Capital Management, L.P., Boaz R. Weinstein: 4.3% of shares, passive 5%+ holder (amended) | https://www.sec.gov/Archives/edgar/data/1829864/000106299326004316/0001062993-26-004316-index.htm |
| 2026-08-13 | Schedule 13G/A | Saba Capital Management, L.P., Boaz R. Weinstein: 6.3% of shares, passive 5%+ holder (amended) | https://www.sec.gov/Archives/edgar/data/1829864/000106299326004291/0001062993-26-004291-index.htm |
| 2026-08-07 | Schedule 13G/A | Dalton Investments Inc.: 11.8% of shares, passive 5%+ holder (amended) | https://www.sec.gov/Archives/edgar/data/1829864/000117266126003149/0001172661-26-003149-index.htm |
| 2026-08-06 | 10-Q | Quarterly report · period ended Jun 30, 2026 | https://www.sec.gov/Archives/edgar/data/1829864/000182986426000149/0001829864-26-000149-index.htm |
| 2026-08-05 | 8-K | Quarterly results | https://www.sec.gov/Archives/edgar/data/1829864/000182986426000147/0001829864-26-000147-index.htm |
| 2026-07-14 | Schedule 13G | Dalton Investments Inc.: 5.8% of shares, passive 5%+ holder | https://www.sec.gov/Archives/edgar/data/1829864/000117266126002611/0001172661-26-002611-index.htm |
Source: SEC EDGAR. Quotes are the opening words of each item as filed.