Digital outsourcing company TaskUs (NASDAQ:TASK) reported revenue ahead of Wall Streets expectations in Q3 CY2025, with sales up 17% year on year to $298.7 million. Revenue guidance for the full year exceeded analysts’ estimates, but next quarter’s guidance of $303.4 million was less impressive, coming in 1.4% below expectations. Its non-GAAP profit of $0.42 per share was 10.4% above analysts’ consensus estimates.

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Revenue: $298.7 million vs analyst estimates of $291.8 million (17% year-on-year growth, 2.4% beat)

Adjusted EPS: $0.42 vs analyst estimates of $0.38 (10.4% beat)

Adjusted EBITDA: $63.45 million vs analyst estimates of $64.88 million (21.2% margin, 2.2% miss)

Revenue Guidance for Q4 CY2025 is $303.4 million at the midpoint, below analyst estimates of $307.6 million

Operating Margin: 12.7%, up from 9.5% in the same quarter last year

Market Capitalization: $1.17 billion

TaskUs delivered a positive third quarter as the market reacted favorably to strong revenue growth and improved profitability. Management credited the quarter’s performance to exceptional expansion in AI services and Trust and Safety offerings, which outpaced broader industry trends. CEO Bryce Maddock cited the company’s ability to maintain focus despite the recent take-private process, noting that “our Q3 financial results and Q4 guidance are a direct reflection of this focus.” The company also benefited from deepening client relationships across multiple verticals, particularly in technology and healthcare.

Looking ahead, TaskUs’ guidance is shaped by a planned increase in investments toward AI-driven transformation and a shift away from purely human-centric service delivery. Management emphasized that spending on Agentic AI consulting, internal automation, and expansion of AI safety services will temporarily weigh on margins but are intended to position TaskUs for sustainable long-term growth. Maddock explained, “We must shift from selling time-based services to selling solutions delivered by a combination of technology and talent,” underscoring that these initiatives are designed to drive multi-year revenue and earnings expansion.

Third quarter performance was driven by robust growth in AI services, continued momentum in Trust and Safety, and ongoing diversification of the customer base.

AI services surge: The AI services segment posted over 60% year-over-year growth, attributed to demand from clients in generative AI, social media, and autonomous vehicle sectors. Management highlighted new client wins and project expansions as key contributors.

Trust and Safety momentum: Trust and Safety revenue increased more than 19% from the prior year, fueled by the social media vertical and recent client diversification efforts. The company now supports multiple major platforms in this area, reducing reliance on any single customer.

Digital customer experience steady: Digital Customer Experience (DCX) grew at a mid-single-digit rate, with particular strength in technology and healthcare verticals. Management noted broad-based signings across industries like retail, e-commerce, and financial services.

Operational efficiency initiatives: The company reported improvements in SG&A (selling, general, and administrative) expenses as a percentage of revenue, linked to automation and cost discipline. Automation of recruitment processes and internal functions was cited as an early success, freeing up resources for higher-value work.

Balance sheet flexibility: TaskUs ended the quarter with a strong cash position and low net leverage, enabling continued investment in growth initiatives, particularly in AI consulting and internal automation, while supporting long-term shareholder value creation.