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EXL (NASDAQ: EXLS) posts strong 2025 results, guides higher and adds $500M buyback

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ExlService Holdings delivered another year of strong growth in 2025, with revenue rising to $2.09 billion, up 13.6% from 2024, and Q4 revenue reaching $542.6 million, up 12.7%. Full-year diluted EPS increased to $1.54 from $1.21, while adjusted diluted EPS grew to $1.95 from $1.65.

For 2026, the company targets revenue of $2.275–$2.315 billion, implying 9–11% growth, and adjusted diluted EPS of $2.14–$2.19, up 10–12%. The board also authorized a new $500 million share repurchase program over two years, signaling confidence in cash generation.

Positive

  • Strong 2025 growth: Revenue rose to $2.09 billion (up 13.6%), with diluted EPS up 28% to $1.54 and adjusted diluted EPS up 18% to $1.95, indicating solid operating performance.
  • Robust Q4 performance: Q4 2025 revenue reached $542.6 million (up 12.7% year-over-year), and adjusted diluted EPS increased to $0.50 from $0.44, showing continued momentum exiting the year.
  • Healthy 2026 outlook: Management projects 2026 revenue of $2.275–$2.315 billion (9–11% growth) and adjusted diluted EPS of $2.14–$2.19, implying continued double-digit earnings expansion.
  • Significant capital return: The board approved a $500 million share repurchase program over two years, underscoring confidence in future cash generation and offering potential support to per-share metrics.

Negative

  • None.

Insights

EXL posts double-digit 2025 growth, guides for more and adds a $500M buyback.

ExlService Holdings grew 2025 revenue to $2.09B, up 13.6%, with Q4 revenue at $542.6M, up 12.7%. Full-year diluted EPS rose to $1.54, while adjusted diluted EPS reached $1.95, reflecting operating leverage as margins inched higher.

Management expects 2026 revenue between $2.275B and $2.315B, a 9–11% increase, and adjusted diluted EPS of $2.14–$2.19, up 10–12%. Segment data show broad-based growth across Insurance, Healthcare and Life Sciences, Banking and Capital Markets, and International Growth Markets.

The board’s authorization of a $500M stock repurchase program effective February 28, 2026 highlights confidence in free cash flow and balance sheet strength. Future filings and earnings calls around the 2026 guidance period will indicate how well the company tracks these growth and capital return targets.

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UNITED STATES
SECURITIES AND EXCHANGE COMMISSION
WASHINGTON, D.C. 20549
_________________________________________________________
FORM 8-K
_________________________________________________________

CURRENT REPORT
 
Pursuant to Sections 13 or 15(d) of the Securities Exchange Act of 1934
 Date of Report (Date of earliest event reported):  February 24, 2026
 _________________________________________________________
EXLSERVICE HOLDINGS, INC.
(Exact name of registrant as specified in its charter)
_________________________________________________________
Delaware001-3308982-0572194
(State or other jurisdiction
of incorporation or organization)
(Commission File Number)(I.R.S. Employer
Identification No.)

320 Park Avenue,
29th Floor,
10022
New York,New York(Zip code)
(Address of principal executive offices)
 Registrant’s telephone number, including area code:  (212) 277-7100
 
NOT APPLICABLE
(Former name or address, if changed since last report)
____________________________________________
 
Check the appropriate box below if the Form 8-K filing is intended to simultaneously satisfy the filing obligation of the registrant under any of the following provisions:
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Indicate by check mark whether the registrant is an emerging growth company as defined in Rule 405 of the Securities Act of 1933 (§230.405 of this chapter) or Rule 12b-2 of the Securities Exchange Act of 1934 (§240.12b-2 of this chapter)
Emerging growth company
If an emerging growth company, indicate by check mark if the registrant has elected not to use the extended transition period for complying with any new or revised financial accounting standards provided pursuant to Section 13(a) of the Exchange Act
Securities registered pursuant to Section 12(b) of the Act:
Title of each classTrading Symbol(s)Name of each exchange on which registered
Common Stock, $0.001 par value per share
EXLSThe Nasdaq Stock Market LLC






Item 2.02. Results of Operations and Financial Condition.
 
On February 24, 2026, ExlService Holdings, Inc. (the “Company”) reported its results of operations for the fourth quarter and full year ended December 31, 2025. A copy of the press release issued by the Company concerning the foregoing is furnished herewith as Exhibit 99.1 and is incorporated herein by reference.

The information provided in Item 2.02 of this report, including Exhibit 99.1, shall not be deemed to be “filed” for purposes of Section 18 of the Securities Exchange Act of 1934, as amended.

 Item 9.01 Financial Statements and Exhibits.

    (d) Exhibits

Exhibit No.
Description
99.1
Press Release, dated February 24, 2026 (furnished pursuant to Item 2.02).
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SIGNATURES
 
Pursuant to the requirements of the Securities Exchange Act of 1934, the registrant has duly caused this report to be signed on its behalf by the undersigned thereunto duly authorized.
EXLSERVICE HOLDINGS, INC.
(Registrant)
February 24, 2026By:/s/ Maurizio Nicolelli
Name:Maurizio Nicolelli
Title:Chief Financial Officer




Exhibit 99.1


EXL REPORTS 2025 FOURTH QUARTER AND YEAR-END RESULTS; ISSUES 2026 GUIDANCE


2025 Fourth Quarter Revenue of $542.6 Million, up 12.7% year-over-year
Q4 Diluted EPS (GAAP) of $0.38, up 21.8% from $0.31 in Q4 of 2024
Q4 Adjusted Diluted EPS (Non-GAAP) (1) of $0.50, up 15.0% from $0.44 in Q4 of 2024

2025 Revenue of $2.09 Billion, up 13.6% year-over-year
2025 Diluted EPS (GAAP) of $1.54, up 28.0% from $1.21 in 2024
2025 Adjusted Diluted EPS (Non-GAAP) (1) of $1.95, up 18.0% from $1.65 in 2024


NEW YORK – February 24, 2026 (GLOBE NEWSWIRE) - ExlService Holdings, Inc. (NASDAQ: EXLS), a global data and AI company, today announced its financial results for the quarter and full year ended December 31, 2025.

Chairman and Chief Executive Officer Rohit Kapoor said, “I am pleased to report another strong quarter as we delivered revenue growth of 12.7% and increased our adjusted diluted EPS by 15.0% year-over-year. Our sustained double-digit growth demonstrates the strength of our competitive position as a global data and AI company. EXL’s recognized industry expertise and leadership in embedding AI in our clients’ businesses are resonating strongly with the market and fueling our growth with new and existing clients. Our investments in building innovative data and AI services and solutions, growing our partner ecosystem, and cultivating AI-native talent are driving our growth momentum and creating differentiated outcomes for our clients.”

Chief Financial Officer Maurizio Nicolelli said, “We closed 2025 with robust growth across our business segments, a formidable balance sheet and strong free cash flow. For the full year 2026, we expect revenue to be in the range of $2.275 billion to $2.315 billion, reflecting year-over-year growth of 9% to 11% on both a reported and constant currency basis. We expect adjusted diluted EPS to be in the range of $2.14 to $2.19, representing a 10% to 12% increase over 2025.”

“Our Board of Directors authorized a $500 million common stock repurchase program, effective February 28, 2026, for a two-year period, in line with our capital allocation strategy. This new authorization of $500 million represents confidence in our ability to continue our growth trajectory and generate significant free cash flow.”







__________________________________________________

1.Reconciliations of adjusted (non-GAAP) financial measures to the most directly comparable GAAP measures, where applicable, are included at the end of this release under “Reconciliation of Adjusted Financial Measures to GAAP Measures.” These non-GAAP measures, including adjusted diluted EPS and constant currency measures, are not measures of financial performance prepared in accordance with GAAP.





Financial Highlights: Fourth Quarter 2025

Revenue for the quarter ended December 31, 2025, increased to $542.6 million compared to $481.4 million for the fourth quarter of 2024, an increase of 12.7% on a reported basis and 12.6% on a constant currency basis. Revenue increased by 2.5% sequentially, both on a reported basis and on a constant currency basis, from the third quarter of 2025.
RevenueGross Margin
Three months endedThree months ended
December 31, 2025December 31, 2024September 30, 2025December 31, 2025December 31, 2024September 30, 2025
Reportable Segments (1)
(dollars in millions)
Insurance$185.8 $173.3 $180.5 36.5 %37.1 %36.6 %
Healthcare and Life Sciences142.2 112.7 135.3 44.0 %43.0 %43.0 %
Banking, Capital Markets and Diversified Industries122.6 110.6 121.0 38.8 %37.2 %38.3 %
International Growth Markets92.0 84.8 92.8 34.3 %34.8 %35.8 %
Revenues, net$542.6 $481.4 $529.6 38.6 %38.1 %38.5 %
(1) In the first quarter of 2025, the Company implemented operational and structural changes to accelerate the execution of its data and AI strategy. Under the new structure, beginning with the three months ended March 31, 2025, the Company reports its financial performance based on new segments presented in the table above. In conjunction with the new reporting structure, the Company has recast prior period amounts, wherever applicable, to conform to the way the Company internally manages and monitors segment performance.

Operating income margin for the quarter ended December 31, 2025 was 14.4%, compared to 14.8% for the fourth quarter of 2024 and 14.4% for the third quarter of 2025. Adjusted operating income margin for the quarter ended December 31, 2025 was 18.8%, consistent with the fourth quarter of 2024 and 19.4% for the third quarter of 2025.

Diluted earnings per share for the quarter ended December 31, 2025 was $0.38, compared to $0.31 for the fourth quarter of 2024 and $0.36 for the third quarter of 2025. Adjusted diluted earnings per share for the quarter ended December 31, 2025 was $0.50, compared to $0.44 for the fourth quarter of 2024 and $0.48 for the third quarter of 2025.







Financial Highlights: Full Year 2025

Revenue for the year ended December 31, 2025, increased to $2.09 billion compared to $1.84 billion for the year ended December 31, 2024, an increase of 13.6%, both on a reported basis and on a constant currency basis.
RevenueGross Margin
Year endedYear ended
December 31, 2025December 31, 2024December 31, 2025December 31, 2024
Reportable Segments (1)
(dollars in millions)
Insurance$710.6 $656.4 36.1 %35.3 %
Healthcare and Life Sciences532.5 430.7 43.6 %43.6 %
Banking, Capital Markets and Diversified Industries482.4 426.7 38.1 %37.1 %
International Growth Markets362.2 324.6 35.5 %35.1 %
Revenues, net$2,087.7 $1,838.4 38.4 %37.6 %
(1) In the first quarter of 2025, the Company implemented operational and structural changes to accelerate the execution of its data and AI strategy. Under the new structure, beginning with the three months ended March 31, 2025, the Company reports its financial performance based on new segments presented in the table above. In conjunction with the new reporting structure, the Company has recast prior period amounts, wherever applicable, to conform to the way the Company internally manages and monitors segment performance.

Operating income margin for the year ended December 31, 2025 was 15.0%, compared to 14.3% for the year ended December 31, 2024. Adjusted operating income margin for the year ended December 31, 2025 was 19.5%, compared to 19.4% for the year ended December 31, 2024.

Diluted earnings per share for the year ended December 31, 2025 was $1.54, compared to $1.21 for the year ended December 31, 2024. Adjusted diluted earnings per share for the year ended December 31, 2025 was $1.95, compared to $1.65 for the year ended December 31, 2024.





























Business Highlights: Fourth Quarter 2025

Won 21 new clients in the fourth quarter of 2025 and 65 new clients for the full year 2025.
Unveiled EXLdata.ai, a first-of-its-kind agentic AI-native suite of data solutions to solve enterprises’ biggest challenges in making data ready for AI.
Announced a collaboration with the Insurance Council of Australia and Shift to build insurance fraud detection and investigations platform.
Named a Leader in the following ISG Provider Lens reports: ISG Provider Lens® Generative AI Services (Global); ISG Provider Lens™ Healthcare Digital Services (US 2025 Study) and ISG Provider Lens™ Insurance Services (Global, leader in 5 quadrants).
Secured a Great Place to Work® Certification™ in India and Philippines for 2025.

2026 Guidance
Based on current visibility, and a U.S. dollar to Indian rupee exchange rate of 90.0, U.K. pound sterling to U.S. dollar exchange rate of 1.34, U.S. dollar to the Philippine peso exchange rate of 59.0 and all other currencies at current exchange rates, we are providing the following guidance for the full year 2026:

Revenue of $2.275 billion to $2.315 billion, representing an increase of 9% to 11% on both a reported and constant currency basis from 2025.

Adjusted diluted earnings per share of $2.14 to $2.19, representing an increase of 10% to 12% from 2025.


Conference Call

ExlService Holdings, Inc. will host a conference call on Wednesday, February 25, 2026, at 10:00 A.M. ET to discuss the Company’s fourth quarter and year-end operating and financial results. The conference call will be available live via the internet by accessing the investor relations section of EXL’s website at ir.exlservice.com, where an accompanying investor-friendly spreadsheet of historical operating and financial data can also be accessed. Please access the website at least fifteen minutes prior to the call to register, download and install any necessary audio software.

To join the live call, please register here. A dial-in and unique PIN will be provided to join the call. For those who cannot access the live broadcast, a replay will be available on the EXL website ir.exlservice.com for a period of twelve months.



About ExlService Holdings, Inc.
EXL (NASDAQ: EXLS) is a global data and artificial intelligence ("AI") company that offers services and solutions to reinvent client business models, drive better outcomes and unlock growth with speed. EXL harnesses the power of data, AI, and deep industry knowledge to transform businesses, including the world’s leading corporations in industries including insurance, healthcare and life sciences, banking and capital markets, retail, communications and media, and energy and infrastructure, among others. EXL was founded in 1999 with the core values of innovation, collaboration, excellence, integrity and respect. We are headquartered in New York and have over 65,000 employees spanning six continents. For more information, visit www.exlservice.com.

Cautionary Statement Regarding Forward-Looking Statements This press release contains forward-looking statements within the meaning of the United States Private Securities Litigation Reform Act of 1995. You should not place undue reliance on those statements because they are subject to numerous uncertainties and factors relating to EXL's operations and business environment, all of which are difficult to predict and many of which are beyond EXL’s control. Forward-looking statements include information concerning EXL’s possible or assumed future results of operations, including descriptions of its business strategy. These statements may include words such as “may,” “will,” “should,” “believe,” “expect,” “anticipate,” “intend,” “plan,” “estimate” or similar expressions. These statements are based on assumptions that we have made in light of management's experience in the industry as well as its perceptions of historical trends, current conditions, expected future developments and other factors it believes are appropriate under the circumstances. You should understand that these statements are not guarantees of performance or results. They involve known and unknown risks, uncertainties and assumptions. Although EXL believes that these forward-looking statements are based on reasonable assumptions, you should be aware that many factors could affect EXL’s actual financial results or results of operations and could cause actual results to differ materially from those in the forward-looking statements. These factors, which include our ability to maintain and grow client demand, risks related to the use of AI technology, impact on client demands by our selling cycles, our ability to hire and retain sufficiently trained employees, and our ability to accurately estimate and/or manage costs, and risks related to the international nature of our business and other factors are discussed in more detail in EXL’s filings with the Securities and Exchange Commission, including EXL’s Annual Report on Form 10-K. You should keep in mind that any forward-looking statement made herein, or elsewhere, speaks only as of the date on which it is made. New risks and uncertainties come up from time to time, and it is impossible to predict these events or how they may affect EXL. EXL has no obligation to update any forward-looking statements after the date hereof, except as required by applicable law.





EXLSERVICE HOLDINGS, INC.
CONSOLIDATED STATEMENTS OF INCOME
(In thousands, except per share amount and share count)
(Unaudited)
 Year ended December 31,Three months ended December 31,
2025202420252024
Revenues, net$2,087,679 $1,838,372 $542,615 $481,426 
Cost of revenues (1)
1,286,603 1,147,359 332,977 298,023 
Gross profit (1)
801,076 691,013 209,638 183,403 
Operating expenses:
General and administrative expenses255,308 225,672 70,091 58,477 
Selling and marketing expenses172,934 146,502 45,180 37,520 
Depreciation and amortization expense59,084 55,219 16,344 16,164 
Total operating expenses487,326 427,393 131,615 112,161 
Income from operations313,750 263,620 78,023 71,242 
Foreign exchange gain, net2,859 891 469 218 
Interest expense(17,611)(19,256)(4,262)(5,111)
Other income, net16,054 16,092 1,221 4,216 
Income before income tax expense and earnings from equity affiliates315,052 261,347 75,451 70,565 
Income tax expense63,728 62,936 15,230 19,850 
Income before earnings from equity affiliates251,324 198,411 60,221 50,715 
Gain/(loss) from equity-method investment(305)(114)25 (43)
Net income$251,019 $198,297 $60,246 $50,672 
Earnings per share:
Basic$1.56 $1.22 $0.38 $0.31 
Diluted$1.54 $1.21 $0.38 $0.31 
Weighted average number of shares used in computing earnings per share:
Basic161,028,312 162,718,840 158,254,273 161,292,473 
Diluted162,481,586 164,321,656 159,513,668 163,436,793 

(1) Exclusive of depreciation and amortization expense.



EXLSERVICE HOLDINGS, INC.
CONSOLIDATED BALANCE SHEETS
(In thousands, except per share amount and share count)
As of
December 31, 2025December 31, 2024
Assets
Current assets:
Cash and cash equivalents$146,326 $153,355 
Short-term investments182,041 187,223 
Restricted cash12,392 9,972 
Accounts receivable, net 343,105 304,322 
Other current assets146,093 140,317 
Total current assets829,957 795,189 
Property and equipment, net 111,821 101,837 
Operating lease right-of-use assets97,411 68,784 
Restricted cash7,251 8,071 
Deferred tax assets, net129,968 104,747 
Goodwill419,654 420,387 
Other intangible assets, net 36,204 49,331 
Long-term investments8,198 13,972 
Other assets61,771 56,085 
Total assets$1,702,235 $1,618,403 
Liabilities and stockholders’ equity
Current liabilities:
Accounts payable$4,753 $5,884 
Current portion of long-term borrowings4,886 4,886 
Deferred revenue15,356 19,264 
Accrued employee costs146,775 129,994 
Accrued expenses and other current liabilities135,498 113,597 
Current portion of operating lease liabilities16,857 16,491 
Total current liabilities324,125 290,116 
Long-term borrowings, less current portion293,712 283,598 
Operating lease liabilities, less current portion88,167 59,851 
Deferred tax liabilities, net2,125 1,403 
Other non-current liabilities81,401 53,573 
Total liabilities789,530 688,541 
Commitments and contingencies
Stockholders’ equity:
Preferred stock, $0.001 par value; 15,000,000 shares authorized, none issued
— — 
Common stock, $0.001 par value; 400,000,000 shares authorized, 208,855,566 shares issued and 156,430,028 shares outstanding as of December 31, 2025 and 206,510,587 shares issued and 161,801,212 shares outstanding as of December 31, 2024
209 206 
Additional paid-in capital677,562 588,583 
Retained earnings1,532,979 1,281,960 
Accumulated other comprehensive loss(180,727)(154,722)
Total including shares held in treasury2,030,023 1,716,027 
Less: 52,425,538 shares as of December 31, 2025 and 44,709,375 shares as of December 31, 2024, held in treasury, at cost
(1,117,318)(786,165)
Total stockholders’ equity912,705 929,862 
Total liabilities and stockholders’ equity $1,702,235 $1,618,403 




EXLSERVICE HOLDINGS, INC.
Reconciliation of Adjusted Financial Measures to GAAP Measures

In addition to its reported operating results in accordance with U.S. generally accepted accounting principles (GAAP), EXL has included in this release certain financial measures that are considered non-GAAP financial measures, including the following:
(i)Adjusted operating income and adjusted operating income margin;
(ii)Adjusted EBITDA and adjusted EBITDA margin;
(iii)Adjusted net income and adjusted diluted earnings per share; and
(iv)Revenue growth on a constant currency basis.

These non-GAAP financial measures are not based on any comprehensive set of accounting rules or principles, should not be considered a substitute for, or superior to, financial measures calculated in accordance with GAAP, and may be different from non-GAAP financial measures used by other companies. Accordingly, the financial results calculated in accordance with GAAP and reconciliations from those financial statements should be carefully evaluated. EXL believes that providing these non-GAAP financial measures may help investors better understand EXL’s underlying financial performance. Management also believes that these non-GAAP financial measures, when read in conjunction with EXL’s reported results, can provide useful supplemental information for investors analyzing period-to-period comparisons of the Company’s results and comparisons of the Company’s results with the results of other companies. Additionally, management considers some of these non-GAAP financial measures to determine variable compensation of its employees. The Company believes that it is unreasonably difficult to provide its earnings per share financial guidance in accordance with GAAP, or a qualitative reconciliation thereof, for a number of reasons, including, without limitation, the Company’s inability to predict its future stock-based compensation expense under ASC Topic 718, the amortization of intangibles associated with future acquisitions and the currency fluctuations and associated tax effects. As such, the Company presents guidance with respect to adjusted diluted earnings per share. The Company also incurs significant non-cash charges for depreciation that may not be indicative of the Company’s ability to generate cash flow.

EXL non-GAAP financial measures exclude, where applicable, stock-based compensation expense, amortization of acquisition-related intangible assets, provision for restructuring and litigation settlement matters, certain defined social security contributions, other acquisition-related expenses or benefits and effect of any non-recurring tax adjustments. Acquisition-related expenses or benefits include changes in the fair value of contingent consideration, external deal costs, integration expenses, direct and incremental travel costs and non-recurring benefits or losses. Our adjusted net income and adjusted diluted EPS also excludes the effects of income tax on the above pre-tax items, as applicable. The effects of income tax of each item is calculated by applying the statutory rate of the local tax regulations in the jurisdiction in which the item was incurred.

EXL provides information about revenues on a constant currency basis so that the revenues may be viewed without the impact of foreign currency exchange rate fluctuations compared to prior fiscal periods, thereby facilitating period-to-period comparisons of the Company's underlying business performance. Revenue growth on a constant currency basis is calculated by restating current-period activity using the prior fiscal period's foreign currency exchange rates adjusted for hedging gains/losses in such period. Foreign currency translation impacted revenue growth, primarily driven by movements in the U.S. dollar against the Indian rupee (INR), the U.K. pound sterling (GBP), and Australian dollar (AUD).

A limitation of using non-GAAP financial measures versus financial measures calculated in accordance with GAAP is that non-GAAP financial measures do not reflect all of the amounts associated with our operating results as determined in accordance with GAAP and exclude costs that are recurring, namely stock-based compensation and amortization of acquisition-related intangible assets. EXL compensates for these limitations by providing specific information regarding the GAAP amounts excluded from non-GAAP financial measures to allow investors to evaluate such non-GAAP financial measures.







The following table shows the reconciliation of these non-GAAP financial measures for the year ended December 31, 2025 and 2024, the three months ended December 31, 2025 and 2024 and the three months ended September 30, 2025:

Reconciliation of Adjusted Operating Income and Adjusted EBITDA
(Amounts in thousands)
 Year endedThree months ended
December 31,December 31,September 30,
20252024202520242025
Net income (GAAP)$251,019$198,297$60,246$50,672$58,161
add: Income tax expense63,72862,93615,23019,85016,456
add/(subtract): Foreign exchange (gain), net, interest expense, loss/(gain) from equity-method investment and other loss/(income), net(997)2,3872,5477201,557
Income from operations (GAAP)$313,750$263,620$78,023$71,242$76,174
add: Stock-based compensation expense79,46972,65820,75115,47923,139
add: Amortization of acquisition-related intangibles13,14013,6303,3074,0243,310
add: Restructuring and litigation settlement costs (a)6,174— 
Adjusted operating income (Non-GAAP)$406,359$356,082$102,081$90,745$102,623
Adjusted operating income margin as a % of Revenue (Non-GAAP)19.5 %19.4 %18.8 %18.8%19.4%
add: Depreciation on long-lived assets45,94441,58913,03712,14011,818
Adjusted EBITDA (Non-GAAP)$452,303$397,671$115,118$102,885$114,441
Adjusted EBITDA margin as a % of revenue (Non-GAAP)21.7 %21.6 %21.2 %21.4%21.6%

(a) To exclude effects of employee severance costs and outplacement support costs of $4,762 and litigation settlement costs and associated legal fees of $1,412 during the year ended December 31, 2024.




Reconciliation of Adjusted Net Income and Adjusted Diluted Earnings Per Share
(Amounts in thousands, except per share amount)
Year endedThree months ended
December 31,December 31,September 30,
20252024202520242025
Net income (GAAP)$251,019 $198,297 $60,246 $50,672 $58,161 
add: Stock-based compensation expense79,469 72,658 20,751 15,479 23,139 
add: Amortization of acquisition-related intangibles13,140 13,630 3,307 4,024 3,310 
add: Restructuring and litigation settlement costs (a)— 6,174 — — — 
add/(subtract): Changes in fair value of contingent consideration2,300 (589)2,300 — — 
add: Other tax expenses (b)267 3,817 267 3,817 — 
subtract: Acquisition-related adjustments(945)— — — — 
subtract: Tax impact on stock-based compensation expense (c)(24,997)(17,576)(5,895)(1,769)(5,786)
subtract: Tax impact on amortization of acquisition-related intangibles(3,313)(3,318)(892)(921)(814)
add/(subtract): Tax impact on restructuring and litigation settlement costs— (1,540)— 48 — 
add/(subtract): Tax impact on changes in fair value of contingent consideration— 146 — (5)— 
Adjusted net income (Non-GAAP)$316,940 $271,699 $80,084 $71,345 $78,010 
Adjusted diluted earnings per share (Non-GAAP)$1.95 $1.65 $0.50 $0.44 $0.48 

(a) To exclude effects of employee severance costs and outplacement support costs of $4,762 and litigation settlement costs and associated legal fees of $1,412 during the year ended December 31, 2024.

(b) To exclude tax expenses related to certain deferred tax assets and liabilities.

(c) Tax impact includes $15,930 and $9,714 for the year ended December 31, 2025 and 2024 respectively, $1,138 and $500 for the three months ended December 31, 2025 and 2024 respectively, and $64 for the three months ended September 30, 2025 related to discrete benefit recognized in income tax expense in accordance with ASU No. 2016-09, Compensation - Stock Compensation.




Contacts:
Investor Relations
Andrew Thut
Senior Vice President, Investor Relations
+1 617 413 0069
ir@exlservice.com

Media - US
Keith Little
Assistant Vice President, Media Relations
+1 703 598 0980
media.relations@exlservice.com

FAQ

How did EXL (EXLS) perform financially in full-year 2025?

EXL delivered strong 2025 results, with revenue reaching $2.09 billion, up 13.6% from 2024. Diluted EPS increased to $1.54 from $1.21, and adjusted diluted EPS rose to $1.95 from $1.65, reflecting solid profitability improvements.

What were EXL’s (EXLS) key results for the fourth quarter of 2025?

In Q4 2025, EXL generated $542.6 million in revenue, up 12.7% year-over-year. Diluted EPS was $0.38 versus $0.31 a year earlier, while adjusted diluted EPS rose to $0.50 from $0.44, showing healthy end-of-year momentum.

What guidance did EXL (EXLS) provide for its 2026 revenue and earnings?

For 2026, EXL expects revenue between $2.275 billion and $2.315 billion, implying 9–11% growth from 2025. Adjusted diluted EPS is projected at $2.14 to $2.19, representing a 10–12% increase over 2025 adjusted earnings per share.

Did EXL (EXLS) announce any share repurchase plans in this filing?

Yes. EXL’s board authorized a new $500 million common stock repurchase program, effective February 28, 2026 for two years. This sizable authorization reflects management’s confidence in the company’s growth trajectory and ongoing strong free cash flow generation.

How did EXL’s (EXLS) operating margins trend in 2025?

EXL’s 2025 operating income margin improved to 15.0% from 14.3% in 2024. Adjusted operating income margin edged up to 19.5% from 19.4%, indicating the company maintained solid efficiency while growing revenue at a double-digit rate.

Which business segments drove EXL’s (EXLS) 2025 revenue growth?

All major segments contributed in 2025. Insurance revenue reached $710.6 million, Healthcare and Life Sciences $532.5 million, Banking, Capital Markets and Diversified Industries $482.4 million, and International Growth Markets $362.2 million, each growing versus 2024 with stable or improving gross margins.

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