Innodata IncStock plunged 33% in a month and Zacks maintains Hold rating due to high P/E multiple.
Innodata shares have dropped 33% over the past month, far underperforming the Zacks Engineering - R and D Services industry's 3.5% decline and the S&P 500's 0.7% gain. The company reported record first-quarter 2026 revenue of $90.1 million, up 54% year over year, with adjusted gross margin expanding to 47% and adjusted EBITDA nearly doubling to $25 million. Management raised its 2026 revenue growth outlook to approximately 40% or more, citing stronger customer demand and new engagements, including a Big Tech customer expected to generate roughly $51 million in 2026 revenue. Despite the strong fundamentals, the stock still trades at a forward 12-month price-to-earnings multiple of 45.96, well above the industry average of 29.81, leading Zacks to maintain a Hold rating. Competitors TaskUs, Cognizant Technology Solutions, and EPAM Systems continue to expand their AI services, intensifying competitive pressure.
Innodata IncStock plunged 33% in a month and Zacks maintains Hold rating due to high P/E multiple.
Cognizant Technology Solutions Corp Class AArticle notes Cognizant is expanding AI services, intensifying competitive pressure on Innodata.
EPAM Systems IncArticle notes EPAM is expanding AI services, intensifying competitive pressure on Innodata.
Taskus IncArticle notes TaskUs is expanding AI services, intensifying competitive pressure on Innodata.