Top 3 Picks
2026 Outlook
Sector trends point to sustained 2026 growth driven by AI-enabled automation, cross-border e-commerce expansion, and BPO efficiency gains, with payment and marketplace platforms positioned to capture incremental revenue from SMB digitization. Tradestie Score data highlights concentrated strength in fintech and services names, suggesting outperformance potential versus broader cyclicals if interest rates stabilize.
Complete Rankings
| Rank | Stock | Score | Price | Market Cap |
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1
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Fiserv, Inc.
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63.0 | -- | $68.5B |
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2
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WNS (Holdings) Limited
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62.0 | -- | $3.3B |
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3
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eBay Inc
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60.1 | $103.41 | $40.0B |
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4
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Sezzle Inc. Common Stock
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59.1 | $120.58 | $2.7B |
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5
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Priority Technology Holdings, Inc.
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58.0 | $5.55 | $550M |
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6
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Liquidity Services, Inc.
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57.8 | $42.11 | $857M |
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7
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Amentum Holdings, Inc.
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57.6 | $20.06 | $6.1B |
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8
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Paymentus Holdings, Inc.
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57.6 | $36.19 | $3.8B |
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9
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i3 Verticals, Inc. Class A Common Stock
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57.3 | $16.60 | $768M |
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10
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RB Global, Inc.
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56.7 | $83.54 | $20.0B |
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11
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Akamai Technologies Inc
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56.0 | $105.22 | $10.9B |
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12
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Phreesia, Inc.
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55.7 | $10.94 | $1.3B |
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13
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Cass Information Systems Inc
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55.4 | $55.81 | $518M |
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14
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Etsy, Inc.
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55.3 | $76.51 | $7.0B |
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15
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Payoneer Global Inc. Common Stock
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55.2 | $7.17 | $2.2B |
In-Depth Analysis: Top Business Services Stocks
FI
Fiserv is a leading provider of core processing and complementary services, such as electronic funds transfer, payment processing, and loan processing, for US banks and credit unions, with a focus on small and midsize banks. Through the merger with First Data in 2019, Fiserv also provides payment processing services for merchants. About 10% of the company's revenue is generated internationally.
Fiserv is a leading provider of core processing, electronic funds transfer, and payment processing services to US banks and credit unions, with particular strength among small and midsize institutions; the 2019 First Data merger expanded its role in comprehensive payment solutions within the Business Services sector.
Limited financial data is available, but the Tradestie Score of 63.0/100 indicates moderate financial health for a scale operator reliant on recurring processing revenues and post-merger integration efficiencies.
Investors should consider FI in 2026 for its entrenched position serving thousands of financial institutions with mission-critical processing platforms that generate stable, high-margin recurring revenue. The First Data acquisition positions the company to capture share in expanding electronic payments and digital banking trends. A Tradestie Score of 63.0/100 combined with sector tailwinds in loan and funds transfer services supports potential multiple expansion as integration benefits materialize.
WNS
WNS (Holdings) Ltd is a provider of business process management (BPM) services, offering comprehensive data, voice, analytical, and business transformation services with a blended onshore, nearshore and offshore delivery model. The company's segment includes Banking/Financial Services, and Insurance; Travel, Shipping/Logistics, and Utilities; Manufacturing/Retail/Consumer, Hi-tech/Professional Services, and Procurement; Healthcare/Life Sciences. Geographically, the company generates the majority of its revenue from North …
WNS (Holdings) Limited matters in the Business Services sector as a leading BPM provider delivering data, voice, analytical, and transformation services to banking/financial services and insurance clients through a blended onshore, nearshore, and offshore model that supports scalable global operations.
With limited financial data available and a Tradestie Score of 62.0/100, WNS reflects moderate profitability and financial health, indicating stable but not leading margins in a competitive BPM environment focused on cost-efficient service delivery.
Investors should consider buying WNS stock in 2026 as demand grows for analytics-driven BPM solutions in financial and insurance sectors, where its blended delivery model provides cost and flexibility advantages. The Tradestie Score of 62.0/100 signals room for operational improvement and valuation upside amid digital transformation trends. Its segment focus positions the company to capture recurring revenue from business process outsourcing contracts.
EBAY
EBay operates one of the largest e-commerce marketplaces in the world, with $75 billion in 2024 gross merchandise volume, rendering the firm a top 10 global e-commerce company. It generates revenue from listing fees, advertising, revenue-sharing arrangements with service providers, and managed payments, with its platform connecting more than 130 million buyers and roughly 20 million sellers across almost 190 …
eBay operates one of the largest global e-commerce marketplaces with $75 billion in 2024 GMV, ranking as a top 10 player that delivers essential transaction, advertising, and payment services to businesses in the Business Services sector.
eBay's 18.6% profit margin and 46.6% ROE reflect strong operational efficiency and capital returns, backed by 14.8% revenue growth and a P/E of 22.4 that signals balanced valuation for its financial profile.
eBay's 14.8% revenue growth and $75 billion GMV position it for continued expansion in e-commerce services through 2026, with diversified streams from listing fees and advertising driving scalable earnings. Its 46.6% ROE and 18.6% margins demonstrate durable profitability that supports reinvestment and shareholder returns. At a 22.4 P/E, the stock offers an attractive entry for investors seeking exposure to a top-tier marketplace operator.
SEZL
Sezzle Inc is a financing institution that offers technology-driven payment platform. It allows customers to split their purchase into four installments and pay over 6 weeks with only the first payment due at the time of purchase. Companies operations comprise one reportable segment, the majority of which derives revenue from payment processing platform in North America.
Sezzle Inc. delivers a technology-driven BNPL platform in the Business Services sector that lets merchants offer four-installment payments over six weeks, increasing conversion rates and average order values in a payments ecosystem shifting toward flexible consumer financing.
Sezzle posts a 30.3% profit margin alongside 88.8% ROE, reflecting high operational leverage and efficient equity utilization, while 51.7% revenue growth signals sustained demand and scalable unit economics.
SEZL offers exposure to accelerating BNPL adoption with 51.7% top-line growth and 30.3% margins that support earnings expansion. At a 27.0 P/E, the valuation leaves room for re-rating as revenue scales further into 2026. Strong ROE of 88.8% indicates the company can compound capital efficiently without heavy dilution.
PRTH
Priority Technology Holdings Inc is a provider of merchant acquiring and commercial payment solutions to small and medium business enterprises in the United States. The company has three reportable segments which are SMB Payments, B2B Payments, and Enterprise Payments. SMB Payments segment which generates the majority of revenue provides full-service acquiring and payment-enabled solutions for B2C transactions, leveraging Priority's proprietary …
Priority Technology Holdings delivers merchant acquiring and commercial payment solutions to U.S. SMBs through its SMB Payments, B2B Payments, and Enterprise Payments segments, supporting core transaction infrastructure in the Business Services sector.
PRTH reports a 5.6% profit margin alongside 9.4% revenue growth, yet achieves an outsized 56.4% ROE that reflects highly efficient equity utilization and a lean cost structure.
At a P/E of 8.1, PRTH trades at a discount to its 9.4% top-line growth and 56.4% ROE, offering upside as SMB Payments scale and B2B/Enterprise volumes expand in 2026. Sustained revenue momentum combined with elevated returns on equity positions the stock for multiple expansion if margins stabilize above current levels.
LQDT
Liquidity Services Inc is an online auction marketplace. It manages and sells inventory and equipment for business and government clients by operating a network of e-commerce marketplaces that enable buyers and sellers to transact in an efficient, automated environment offering across different product categories. The company has four reportable segments: GovDeals, Capital Assets Group (CAG), Retail Supply Chain Group (RSCG), …
Liquidity Services operates a network of e-commerce marketplaces that enable efficient, automated transactions for surplus inventory and equipment between business and government clients in the Business Services sector.
The company reports a 6.8% profit margin and 15.0% ROE alongside 8.1% revenue growth, reflecting solid returns on equity and moderate profitability, while the 39.7 P/E ratio signals elevated valuation relative to current earnings.
LQDT's online auction model positions it to benefit from rising demand for digital asset liquidation services through 2026. Revenue growth of 8.1% combined with ROE of 15.0% could drive earnings expansion and multiple compression if margins improve beyond 6.8%. Its Tradestie Score of 57.8/100 supports further operational scaling in an automated e-commerce environment.
AMTM
Amentum Holdings Inc is engaged in engineering and technology solutions. The United States and its allies trust it to address their technical and complex scientific, security, and sustainability challenges.
Amentum Holdings Inc delivers engineering and technology solutions that support critical U.S. and allied government needs in scientific, security, and sustainability domains, positioning it as a key contractor in the Business Services sector.
Amentum's 1.4% profit margin and 4.3% ROE reflect limited earnings efficiency, while -2.0% revenue growth signals contraction; the 23.9 P/E ratio indicates moderate valuation amid these pressures.
Government demand for security and sustainability solutions could reverse the -2.0% revenue trend by 2026, supporting margin expansion from the current 1.4% level. At a 23.9 P/E and 57.6/100 Tradestie Score, the stock offers entry for investors targeting defense-adjacent growth. Rising U.S. ally spending on complex technical challenges provides a catalyst for ROE improvement above 4.3%.
PAY
Paymentus Holdings Inc provides electronic bill presentment and payment services, enterprise customer communication and self-service revenue management to billers and financial institutions through a Software-as-a-Service, (SaaS), secure, omni-channel technology platform. The platform integrates into a biller's core financial and operating systems to provide flexible and secure access to payment processing of credit cards, debit cards, eChecks and digital wallets across …
Paymentus Holdings provides a SaaS omni-channel platform for electronic bill presentment, payments, and revenue management to billers and financial institutions, enabling digital transformation in the Business Services sector where transaction volumes continue shifting online.
Paymentus reports a 6.2% profit margin alongside 15.0% ROE and 28.8% revenue growth, indicating that its SaaS model delivers efficient equity returns despite currently thin margins as scale expands.
Investors should consider PAY in 2026 given 28.8% revenue growth that outpaces sector averages and supports further margin expansion from the current 6.2% level. The 15.0% ROE demonstrates capital efficiency that can compound as the platform integrates deeper with financial institutions, potentially driving earnings growth to justify the 54.9 P/E multiple. Continued adoption of secure electronic billing solutions positions the company for sustained top-line momentum in digital payments.
IIIV
i3 Verticals Inc offers integrated payment and software solutions to small and medium-sized businesses and organizations in strategic vertical markets. Its operating segment includes Public Sector and Healthcare. The company generates maximum revenue from the Public Sector segment.
i3 Verticals, Inc. delivers integrated payment and software solutions to small and medium-sized businesses in the Public Sector and Healthcare verticals, generating maximum revenue from Public Sector clients within the Business Services sector.
The company shows a -2.0% profit margin and 0.8% ROE, indicating weak earnings generation, while 2.2% revenue growth and a 57.0 P/E ratio reflect limited profitability and elevated valuation relative to current results.
Investors may consider IIIV in 2026 for its dominant Public Sector revenue base, which provides stable demand in vertical markets. Acceleration beyond the current 2.2% revenue growth through software integrations could improve margins, supported by the 57.3/100 Tradestie Score as operational leverage builds.
RBA
RB Global has evolved into a leading global marketplace that connects buyers and sellers of commercial assets and vehicles. It is the result of the 2023 combination of Ritchie Bros. and IAA. Ritchie Bros.' roots were as an auctioneer facilitating transactions of commercial, construction, and transportation equipment (excavators, bulldozers, forklifts, and commercial trucks and trailers). However, it has evolved into …
RB Global, formed by the 2023 merger of Ritchie Bros. and IAA, operates as a leading global marketplace connecting buyers and sellers of commercial assets, vehicles, construction equipment, and transportation items within the Business Services sector.
RB Global reports a 10.0% profit margin and 8.1% ROE alongside 11.1% revenue growth, indicating stable operational performance, while the 35.7 P/E ratio reflects elevated market expectations for future earnings expansion.
Post-merger scale enables RB Global to accelerate marketplace adoption and cross-selling across its vehicle and asset platforms, supporting continued revenue growth above 11%. The 56.7/100 Tradestie Score highlights room for ROE improvement through efficiency gains, positioning the stock for multiple expansion by 2026 as integration synergies fully materialize and global transaction volumes rise.
Methodology
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