Cogstate Ltd (AU:CGS)
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CGS Stock Chart & Stats
AU$2.53
AU$0.00(0.00%)
At close: 4:00 PM EST
AU$2.53
AU$0.00(0.00%)
Day’s Range― - ―
52-Week RangeAU$1.25 - AU$2.97
Previous CloseN/A
Volume30.50K
Average Volume (3M)355.93K
Market Cap
AU$448.00M
Enterprise ValueAU$320.13M
Total Cash (Recent Filing)AU$34.07M
Total Debt (Recent Filing)AU$716.74K
Price to Earnings (P/E)20.9
Beta0.08
Next Earnings
Aug 18, 2026EPS Estimate
0.05Next Dividend Ex-DateN/A
Dividend Yield0.88%
Share Statistics
EPS (TTM)0.09
Shares Outstanding170,994,020
10 Day Avg. Volume327,690
30 Day Avg. Volume355,934
Financial Highlights & Ratios
PEG Ratio1.16
Price to Book (P/B)6.26
Price to Sales (P/S)5.90
P/FCF Ratio35.68
Enterprise Value/Market CapN/A
Enterprise Value/RevenueN/A
Enterprise Value/Gross ProfitN/A
Enterprise Value/EbitdaN/A
Forecast
1Y Price Target
AU$3.18Price Target Upside25.49% Upside
Rating ConsensusModerate Buy
Number of Analyst Covering2
EPS Forecast (FY)0.07
Revenue Forecast (FY)AU$59.80M
Bulls Say, Bears Say
Bulls Say
Balance Sheet StrengthCogstate’s minimal leverage, strong equity ratio and $34.1m cash provide durable financial flexibility. This capital buffer supports investing in technology, hiring delivery capacity and weathering timing volatility in clinical trials without needing external funding, reducing execution risk.
High And Recoverable MarginsSustained high gross and net margins indicate structural pricing power and efficient cost control in a B2B services model. Even with growth investments, historical margin levels and management guidance for recovery support medium‑term profitability resilience as revenue converts from backlog.
Robust Backlog And Contracted RevenueA $92.3m backlog and rising contracted revenue give multi‑period visibility into revenue conversion, reducing reliance on spot sales. Strong channel partner contribution also scales go‑to‑market, making future revenue less dependent on single large deals and supporting steadier mid‑term growth.
Bears Say
Declining Revenue And FCFA 34% revenue decline and 50% drop in free cash flow reflect pronounced timing volatility tied to trial activity. Persistently lower revenue or repeat timing mismatches could constrain investment capacity, increase dependence on backlog conversion and pressure dividend payout targets over the medium term.
Concentration Risk In Core IndicationReliance on large presymptomatic Alzheimer’s programs exposes revenue to cyclical boom‑and‑bust patterns: multi‑year trial starts cluster, then slow. That structural concentration makes top‑line predictability weak and necessitates continued diversification to stabilise medium‑term cash flows.
Margin Pressure From Scaling And ReclassificationInvestment in delivery capacity, higher commissions and reclassifying science resources into cost of sales compress reported margins. While aimed at scalable growth, these structural cost shifts can depress near‑term profitability and complicate comparability until higher revenue fully absorbs fixed delivery costs.
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CGS FAQ
What was Cogstate Ltd’s price range in the past 12 months?
Cogstate Ltd lowest share price was AU$1.25 and its highest was AU$2.97 in the past 12 months.
What is Cogstate Ltd’s market cap?
Cogstate Ltd’s market cap is AU$448.00M.
When is Cogstate Ltd’s upcoming earnings report date?
Cogstate Ltd’s upcoming earnings report date is Aug 18, 2026 which is in 85 days.
How were Cogstate Ltd’s earnings last quarter?
Cogstate Ltd released its earnings results on Feb 18, 2026. The company reported AU$0.036 earnings per share for the quarter, beating the consensus estimate of AU$0.029 by AU$0.007.
Is Cogstate Ltd overvalued?
According to Wall Street analysts Cogstate Ltd’s price is currently Undervalued.
Does Cogstate Ltd pay dividends?
Cogstate Ltd pays a Notavailable dividend of AU$0.02 which represents an annual dividend yield of 0.88%. See more information on Cogstate Ltd dividends here
What is Cogstate Ltd’s EPS estimate?
Cogstate Ltd’s EPS estimate is 0.05.
How many shares outstanding does Cogstate Ltd have?
Cogstate Ltd has 170,994,020 shares outstanding.
What happened to Cogstate Ltd’s price movement after its last earnings report?
Cogstate Ltd reported an EPS of AU$0.036 in its last earnings report, beating expectations of AU$0.029. Following the earnings report the stock price went up 8.716%.
Which hedge fund is a major shareholder of Cogstate Ltd?
Currently, no hedge funds are holding shares in AU:CGS
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Analyst Consensus
Moderate Buy
Average Price Target:
AU$3.18 (25.49% Upside)
AU$3.18 (25.49% Upside)
Insider Transactions
Bought Shares
Worth AU$10.1K over
the Last 3 Months
the Last 3 Months
News Sentiment
Very Bullish
Bullish news 100%
Bearish news 0%
Bearish news 0%
Technicals
SMA
Positive
20 days / 200 days
Momentum
140.24%
12-Months-Change
Fundamentals
Return on Equity
29.05%
Trailing 12-Months
Asset Growth
12.30%
Trailing 12-Months
Company Description
Cogstate Ltd
Cogstate Ltd (CGS) is a global neuroscience technology company focused on the development and commercialization of cognitive assessment tools and solutions. Operating primarily within the healthcare and pharmaceutical sectors, Cogstate specializes in providing cognitive testing services that are used in clinical trials and clinical practice to measure cognitive function in various populations, including patients with neurological disorders and those undergoing drug trials. The company's core products include digital cognitive assessments that facilitate the evaluation of cognitive performance and the monitoring of cognitive health over time.
CGS Company Deck
CGS Earnings Call
Q2 2026
0:00 / 0:00
Earnings Call Sentiment|Positive
The call presented strong commercial momentum and forward visibility: record new trial starts, a 105% jump in sales contracts, solid YoY revenue/backlog growth, expanding channel partnerships, and a healthy cash balance. Short‑term margin pressure and a $0.5M doubtful debt provision were acknowledged, largely driven by deliberate investments in delivery capacity, timing of contract recognition and one‑off adjustments. Management expects margins to recover in H2 as contracted revenue converts and maintains a clear strategy of diversification and technology investment to sustain medium‑term growth.View all AU:CGS earnings summariesCGS Stock 12 Month Forecast
Average Price Target
AU$3.18
▲(25.49% Upside)
Technical Analysis
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