SS&C Technologies (NASDAQ:SSNC) Issues Q3 2026 Earnings Guidance

SS&C Technologies (NASDAQ:SSNC) updated its third quarter 2026 earnings guidance on Thursday. The company provided earnings per share (EPS) guidance of 1.730-1.790 for the period, compared to the consensus earnings per share estimate of 1.690. The company issued revenue guidance of $1.7 billion-$1.7 billion, compared to the consensus revenue estimate of $1.7 billion. SS&C Technologies also updated its FY 2026 guidance to 6.930-7.250 EPS.

Analyst Upgrades and Downgrades

Several research firms recently weighed in on SSNC. DA Davidson reaffirmed a “buy” rating and issued a $96.00 price objective on shares of SS&C Technologies in a research note on Wednesday, July 15th. Weiss Ratings lowered shares of SS&C Technologies from a “hold (c+)” rating to a “hold (c)” rating in a research report on Friday, May 8th. Needham & Company LLC restated a “buy” rating and set a $90.00 target price on shares of SS&C Technologies in a report on Friday. Jefferies Financial Group lowered their price target on shares of SS&C Technologies from $92.00 to $83.00 and set a “buy” rating on the stock in a research report on Monday, July 20th. Finally, JPMorgan Chase & Co. reduced their target price on SS&C Technologies from $94.00 to $87.00 and set a “neutral” rating on the stock in a research note on Monday, July 20th. One equities research analyst has rated the stock with a Strong Buy rating, five have assigned a Buy rating and three have given a Hold rating to the stock. According to MarketBeat.com, the company currently has an average rating of “Moderate Buy” and a consensus price target of $93.25.

SS&C Technologies Price Performance

Shares of NASDAQ:SSNC opened at $73.88 on Friday. The business has a fifty day simple moving average of $66.98 and a 200-day simple moving average of $71.64. SS&C Technologies has a 52 week low of $61.40 and a 52 week high of $91.07. The company has a market cap of $17.79 billion, a P/E ratio of 21.23 and a beta of 1.11. The company has a quick ratio of 1.10, a current ratio of 1.10 and a debt-to-equity ratio of 1.06.

SS&C Technologies (NASDAQ:SSNC) last announced its quarterly earnings data on Thursday, July 23rd. The technology company reported $1.76 earnings per share for the quarter, topping the consensus estimate of $1.68 by $0.08. The business had revenue of $1.70 billion for the quarter, compared to analyst estimates of $1.66 billion. SS&C Technologies had a net margin of 13.16% and a return on equity of 21.02%. The company’s revenue was up 10.3% on a year-over-year basis. During the same period in the prior year, the firm posted $1.45 EPS. SS&C Technologies has set its FY 2026 guidance at 6.930-7.250 EPS and its Q3 2026 guidance at 1.730-1.790 EPS. Equities research analysts forecast that SS&C Technologies will post 6.17 EPS for the current year.

SS&C Technologies Announces Dividend

The firm also recently disclosed a quarterly dividend, which was paid on Monday, June 15th. Shareholders of record on Monday, June 1st were paid a dividend of $0.27 per share. This represents a $1.08 annualized dividend and a yield of 1.5%. The ex-dividend date was Monday, June 1st. SS&C Technologies’s payout ratio is currently 33.44%.

Insider Buying and Selling at SS&C Technologies

In related news, Director Michael Jay Zamkow sold 3,000 shares of the business’s stock in a transaction that occurred on Friday, May 22nd. The stock was sold at an average price of $66.68, for a total transaction of $200,040.00. Following the transaction, the director directly owned 18,404 shares of the company’s stock, valued at approximately $1,227,178.72. The trade was a 14.02% decrease in their position. The transaction was disclosed in a legal filing with the SEC, which is accessible through the SEC website. Also, Director Jonathan E. Michael sold 2,740 shares of the business’s stock in a transaction on Wednesday, May 20th. The stock was sold at an average price of $66.86, for a total transaction of $183,196.40. Following the transaction, the director directly owned 79,384 shares in the company, valued at approximately $5,307,614.24. The trade was a 3.34% decrease in their ownership of the stock. The SEC filing for this sale provides additional information. Insiders have sold a total of 8,740 shares of company stock worth $583,576 in the last 90 days. Company insiders own 16.00% of the company’s stock.

SS&C Technologies News Roundup

Here are the key news stories impacting SS&C Technologies this week:

• Positive Sentiment: SS&C beat Q2 expectations with earnings of $1.76 per share versus $1.68 expected, and revenue of $1.70 billion versus $1.66 billion expected, alongside 10.3% year-over-year revenue growth. SS&C Technologies Releases Record Q2 2026 Financial Results
• Positive Sentiment: The company raised guidance, projecting Q3 2026 EPS of $1.73-$1.79 and FY 2026 EPS of $6.93-$7.25, both above consensus, which supports expectations for continued earnings momentum. SS&C Technologies Holdings, Inc. 2026 Q2 – Results – Earnings Call Presentation
• Positive Sentiment: Royal Bank of Canada lifted its price target on SS&C from $89 to $92 and reiterated an “outperform” rating, signaling higher confidence in the stock’s upside. Benzinga
• Neutral Sentiment: Additional post-earnings coverage, including transcript and earnings snapshot articles, mostly reiterates the same message: SS&C’s quarter topped estimates and the company sounded constructive about its outlook. SS&C Technologies Holdings, Inc. (SSNC) Q2 2026 Earnings Call Transcript

Institutional Trading of SS&C Technologies

A number of hedge funds have recently made changes to their positions in the stock. EFG International AG acquired a new stake in SS&C Technologies during the fourth quarter worth about $29,000. Osterweis Capital Management Inc. acquired a new position in SS&C Technologies in the second quarter valued at approximately $40,000. Litman Gregory Wealth Management LLC bought a new position in shares of SS&C Technologies during the fourth quarter valued at approximately $44,000. Towarzystwo Funduszy Inwestycyjnych PZU SA grew its holdings in shares of SS&C Technologies by 66.7% during the fourth quarter. Towarzystwo Funduszy Inwestycyjnych PZU SA now owns 500 shares of the technology company’s stock valued at $44,000 after purchasing an additional 200 shares during the last quarter. Finally, Johnson Financial Group Inc. acquired a new stake in shares of SS&C Technologies during the 3rd quarter worth approximately $62,000. Institutional investors and hedge funds own 96.90% of the company’s stock.

About SS&C Technologies

SS&C Technologies is a global provider of software and services for the financial services industry, offering technology and outsourcing solutions that support investment managers, asset servicing firms, insurance companies, private equity and real estate managers, hedge funds, wealth managers and other financial institutions. The company’s offerings span front-, middle- and back-office functionality, enabling clients to automate trading, portfolio accounting, reconciliation, performance measurement, risk and compliance, and client reporting.

SS&C delivers its capabilities through a mix of licensed software, cloud-based SaaS platforms and managed services.