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Cognizant ( (CTSH) ) has provided an announcement.
On February 4, 2026, Cognizant reported that fourth-quarter 2025 revenue climbed 4.9% to $5.3 billion while full-year sales rose 7% to $21.1 billion, aided by Belcan’s contribution and momentum in AI-led large deals, with operating margins, adjusted EPS, and cash conversion all improving; the company returned $2 billion to shareholders via buybacks and dividends and booked $28.4 billion in trailing-twelve-month contracts with rising headcount and lower attrition. Management guided 2026 revenue growth of 4.9%-7.4% and adjusted operating margin of 15.9%-16.1%, planning $1.6 billion in capital returns as it leans on AI investments, new client agreements such as Bupa Hong Kong and Kohler, and a larger dividend to sustain competitive positioning.
The most recent analyst rating on (CTSH) stock is a Hold with a $80.00 price target. To see the full list of analyst forecasts on Cognizant stock, see the CTSH Stock Forecast page.
Spark’s Take on CTSH Stock
According to Spark, TipRanks’ AI Analyst, CTSH is a Outperform.
Cognizant’s strong financial performance and strategic focus on AI-driven growth are the most significant factors driving the stock’s attractiveness. While technical indicators suggest potential short-term volatility, the company’s robust earnings call and fair valuation support a positive outlook.
To see Spark’s full report on CTSH stock, click here.
More about Cognizant
Cognizant is a global professional services and IT consulting firm delivering digital transformation, AI-enabled platforms, cloud, automation, and managed services to enterprise clients across industries worldwide.
Average Trading Volume: 4,712,463
Technical Sentiment Signal: Hold
Current Market Cap: $40.02B
Learn more about CTSH stock on TipRanks’ Stock Analysis page.