WNS (WNS) Stock Price, News & Analysis

Company Overview

WNS (NYSE: WNS) is a leading global provider of business process management (BPM) solutions, offering a comprehensive range of services that span finance and accounting, customer care, technology, research and analytics, and industry-specific processes. Established in 1996, the company leverages its deep domain expertise, proprietary platforms, and digital capabilities to help clients optimize operations, enhance customer experiences, and drive strategic growth.

Headquartered in Mumbai, India, WNS supports a diverse client base across financial services, insurance, healthcare, manufacturing, retail, consumer packaged goods, transportation, and leisure sectors. Its global delivery network encompasses centers in India, the Philippines, Costa Rica, Romania, South Africa, the United Kingdom, Poland, Hungary, Argentina, and other key markets, enabling 24/7 service continuity and local regulatory compliance.

WNS went public on the New York Stock Exchange in 2006 and is led by President and Chief Executive Officer Keshav Murugesh. Under his leadership, the company has prioritized innovation through investments in automation, artificial intelligence, and advanced analytics. This strategic focus has expanded WNS’s ability to deliver end-to-end digital solutions that address the evolving needs of its clients.

Committed to sustainable growth and corporate responsibility, WNS integrates ethical practices and environmental stewardship into its business model. By blending domain knowledge with cutting-edge technologies such as robotic process automation and data analytics, the company aims to provide scalable, efficient, and insightful BPM services that drive long-term value for organizations worldwide.

Key Stats

• Today's Range: $75.45 to $75.56
• 50-Day Range: $57.50 to $75.52
• 52-Week Range: $42.62 to $75.58
• Volume: 540,408 shs
• Average Volume: 614,068 shs
• Market Capitalization: $3.24 billion
• P/E Ratio: 21.03
• Dividend Yield: N/A
• Price Target: $68.13
• Consensus Rating: Hold

WNS Stock Analysis - MarketRank™

WNS scored higher than 53% of companies evaluated by MarketBeat, and ranked 169th out of 314 stocks in the business services sector. Scores are calculated by averaging available category scores, with extra weight given to analysis and valuation.

Analyst's Opinion

• Score: 2.1 / 5
• Analyst Rating: Hold

Consensus Rating

WNS has received a consensus rating of Hold. The company's average rating score is 2.20, and is based on 2 buy ratings, 8 hold ratings, and no sell ratings.

Amount of Analyst Coverage

WNS has been the subject of 6 research reports in the past 90 days, demonstrating strong analyst interest in this stock.

Earnings and Valuation

• Score: 1.9 / 5
• Proj. Earnings Growth: 4.74%

Earnings Growth

Earnings for WNS are expected to grow by 4.74% in the coming year, from $3.80 to $3.98 per share.

Price to Earnings Ratio vs. the Market

The P/E ratio of WNS is 21.03, which means that it is trading at a less expensive P/E ratio than the market average P/E ratio of about 270.95.

Price to Earnings Ratio vs. Sector

The P/E ratio of WNS is 21.03, which means that it is trading at a less expensive P/E ratio than the Business Services sector average P/E ratio of about 27.37.

Price to Earnings Growth Ratio

WNS has a PEG Ratio of 2.24. PEG Ratios above 1 indicate that a company could be overvalued.

Price to Book Value per Share Ratio

WNS has a P/B Ratio of 4.17. P/B Ratios above 3 indicate that a company could be overvalued with respect to its assets and liabilities.

Short Interest

• Score: 5.0 / 5
• Short Interest Level: Healthy

Percentage of Shares Shorted

3.76% of the float of WNS has been sold short.

Short Interest Ratio / Days to Cover

WNS has a short interest ratio ("days to cover") of 0.8, which is generally considered an acceptable ratio of short interest to trading volume.

Change versus previous month

Short interest in WNS has recently decreased by 22.65%, indicating that investor sentiment is improving significantly.

Dividend

• Score: 0.0 / 5
• Dividend Strength: N/A

Dividend Yield

WNS does not currently pay a dividend.

Dividend Growth

WNS does not have a long track record of dividend growth.

Sustainability and ESG

• Score: N/A
• Environmental Score: N/A

Percentage of Shares Shorted

3.76% of the float of WNS has been sold short.

Short Interest Ratio / Days to Cover

WNS has a short interest ratio ("days to cover") of 0.8, which is generally considered an acceptable ratio of short interest to trading volume.

Change versus previous month

Short interest in WNS has recently decreased by 22.65%, indicating that investor sentiment is improving significantly.

News and Social Media

• Score: 2.2 / 5
• News Sentiment: 0.93

News Sentiment

WNS has a news sentiment score of 0.93. This score is calculated as an average of sentiment of articles about the company over the last seven days and ranges from 2 (good news) to -2 (bad news). This is a lower news sentiment than the 1.14 average news sentiment score of Business Services companies.

News Coverage This Week

MarketBeat has tracked 10 news articles for WNS this week, compared to 7 articles on an average week.

Search Interest

Only 4 people have searched for WNS on MarketBeat in the last 30 days. This is a decrease of -81% compared to the previous 30 days.

Company Ownership

• Score: 1.7 / 5
• Insider Trading: N/A

Insider Buying vs. Insider Selling

In the past three months, WNS insiders have not sold or bought any company stock.

Percentage Held by Insiders

Only 1.95% of the stock of WNS is held by insiders.

Percentage Held by Institutions

97.36% of the stock of WNS is held by institutions. High institutional ownership can be a signal of strong market trust in this company.

WNS Stock Analysis - Frequently Asked Questions

How have WNS shares performed this year?

WNS's stock was trading at $47.39 at the start of the year. Since then, WNS shares have increased by 59.3% and is now trading at $75.4850.

How were WNS's earnings last quarter?

WNS (Holdings) Limited (NYSE:WNS) posted its quarterly earnings results on Thursday, July, 24th. The business services provider reported $1.02 earnings per share (EPS) for the quarter, topping analysts' consensus estimates of $0.97 by $0.05. The company's revenue was up 9.5% on a year-over-year basis.

Who are WNS's major shareholders?

Top institutional shareholders of WNS include Pzena Investment Management LLC (3.58%), Artisan Partners Limited Partnership (3.44%), Thrivent Financial for Lutherans (3.42%) and William Blair Investment Management LLC (1.73%).

How do I buy shares of WNS?

Shares of WNS stock can be purchased through any online brokerage account. Popular online brokerages with access to the U.S. stock market include Charles Schwab, E*TRADE, Fidelity, and Vanguard Brokerage Services.

What other stocks do shareholders of WNS own?

Based on aggregate information from My MarketBeat watchlists, some other companies that WNS investors own include NVIDIA (NVDA), Broadcom (AVGO), Meta Platforms (META), Adobe (ADBE), Arista Networks (ANET), ServiceNow (NOW) and Advanced Micro Devices (AMD).

Company Calendar

• Last Earnings: 7/24/2025
• Today: 9/01/2025
• Next Earnings (Estimated): 10/16/2025
• Fiscal Year End: 3/31/2026

Industry, Sector and Symbol

• Stock Exchange: NYSE
• Sector: Business Services
• Industry: BUSINESS SVCS
• Sub-Industry: Business Services
• Current Symbol: NYSE:WNS
• CIK: 1356570
• Web: www.wns.com
• Phone: 912240952100
• Fax: 91-22-2518-8307
• Employees: 52,100
• Year Founded: 1996

Price Target and Rating

• Average Price Target for WNS: $68.13
• High Price Target: $76.50
• Low Price Target: $53.00
• Potential Upside/Downside: -9.8%
• Consensus Rating: Hold
• Rating Score (0-4): 2.20
• Research Coverage: 10 Analysts

Profitability

• EPS (Trailing Twelve Months): $3.59
• Trailing P/E Ratio: 21.03
• Forward P/E Ratio: 19.86
• P/E Growth: 2.24
• Net Income: $170.11 million
• Net Margins: 12.11%
• Pretax Margin: 14.98%
• Return on Equity: 22.90%
• Return on Assets: 12.02%

Debt

• Debt-to-Equity Ratio: 0.18
• Current Ratio: 1.47
• Quick Ratio: 1.47

Sales & Book Value

• Annual Sales: $1.31 billion
• Price / Sales: 2.46
• Cash Flow: $5.15 per share
• Price / Cash Flow: 14.65
• Book Value: $18.12 per share
• Price / Book: 4.17

Miscellaneous

• Outstanding Shares: 42,890,000
• Free Float: 42,058,000
• Market Cap: $3.24 billion
• Optionable: Optionable
• Beta: 0.91