Has Cap Gemini (CGEMY) Outpaced Other Business Services Stocks This Year?

For those looking to find strong Business Services stocks, it is prudent to search for companies in the group that are outperforming their peers. Is Cap Gemini SA (CGEMY) one of those stocks right now? By taking a look at the stock's year-to-date performance in comparison to its Business Services peers, we might be able to answer that question.Cap Gemini SA is one of 259 companies in the Business Services group. The Business Services group currently sits at #6 within the Zacks Sector Rank. The Zacks Sector Rank considers 16 different sector groups. The average Zacks Rank of the individual stocks within the groups is measured, and the sectors are listed from best to worst.The Zacks Rank emphasizes earnings estimates and estimate revisions to find stocks with improving earnings outlooks. This system has a long record of success, and these stocks tend to be on track to beat the market over the next one to three months. Cap Gemini SA is currently sporting a Zacks Rank of #2 (Buy).The Zacks Consensus Estimate for CGEMY's full-year earnings has moved 3.9% higher within the past quarter. This signals that analyst sentiment is improving and the stock's earnings outlook is more positive.According to our latest data, CGEMY has moved about 5.3% on a year-to-date basis. Meanwhile, stocks in the Business Services group have lost about 10.4% on average. This means that Cap Gemini SA is outperforming the sector as a whole this year.Another Business Services stock, which has outperformed the sector so far this year, is Experian PLC (EXPGY). The stock has returned 0.5% year-to-date.Over the past three months, Experian PLC's consensus EPS estimate for the current year has increased 2%. The stock currently has a Zacks Rank #2 (Buy).Looking more specifically, Cap Gemini SA belongs to the Outsourcing industry, which includes 6 individual stocks and currently sits at #99 in the Zacks Industry Rank. This group has lost an average of 37.3% so far this year, so CGEMY is performing better in this area. Experian PLC, however, belongs to the Business - Information Services industry. Currently, this 8-stock industry is ranked #72. The industry has moved -24.6% so far this year.Investors with an interest in Business Services stocks should continue to track Cap Gemini SA and Experian PLC. These stocks will be looking to continue their solid performance.Zacks Naming Top 10 Stocks for 2026Want to be tipped off early to our 10 top picks for the entirety of 2026? History suggests their performance could be sensational.From 2012 (when our Director of Research Sheraz Mian assumed responsibility for the portfolio) through November, 2025, the Zacks Top 10 Stocks gained +2,530.8%, more than QUADRUPLING the S&P 500’s +570.3%.Now Sheraz is combing through 4,400 companies to handpick the best 10 tickers to buy and hold in 2026. Don’t miss your chance to get in on these stocks when they’re released on January 5. Be First to New Top 10 Stocks >>Want the latest recommendations from Zacks Investment Research? Today, you can download 7 Best Stocks for the Next 30 Days. Click to get this free report Cap Gemini SA (CGEMY): Free Stock Analysis Report Experian PLC (EXPGY): Free Stock Analysis ReportThis article originally published on Zacks Investment Research (zacks.com).Zacks Investment ResearchWeiter zum vollständigen Artikel bei Zacks Weiter zum vollständigen Artikel bei Zacks