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SS&C Q3 revenue climbs 7.8%, adjusted EPS beats analyst estimates

According to Reuters, SS&C's Q3 revenue rose 7.8% to $1.69 billion, and adjusted EPS climbed 14.8% to $1.78, beating the $1.77 consensus.

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what happened

US financial technology provider SS&C reported third-quarter 2026 revenue of $1.69 billion, up 7.8% from a year earlier. Reuters reports that adjusted revenue met analyst expectations, while adjusted earnings per share of $1.78 came in above the $1.77 estimate. Organic revenue growth was 5.2%, and the adjusted EBITDA margin reached a record 39.9%.

The company repurchased 1.9 million shares for $154.8 million and paid $70.5 million in dividends. For the fourth quarter, SS&C expects revenue between $1.7 billion and $1.74 billion and adjusted diluted EPS of $1.88 to $1.94. Full-year 2026 revenue is forecast at $6.736 billion to $6.776 billion. TradingView's summary of the SEC filing puts GAAP diluted EPS for the quarter at $0.83.

why it matters

For markets, the result signals business resilience: revenue and profit growth come with a record margin and steady capital returns to shareholders. Reuters notes that the median 12-month analyst price target is $100.50, about 15.4% above the October 21 close of $87.09. That is an analyst benchmark, not a forecast for the share price.

market impact

SS&C shares and IT services sector: strong results and record margin support investor interest in the stock.

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sources

  1. SS&C Q3 adjusted revenue rises 7.8%, beats analyst expectations — Reuters, 22 October 2026 at 20:14 UTC
  2. SS&C Technologies Q3 Revenue Rises 7.8%; Adjusted EPS Reaches $1.78 — TradingView, 22 October 2026 at 20:33 UTC

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