Cognyte Software Ltd. (CGNT)
NASDAQ:CGNT
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CGNT Stock Chart & Stats
$9.98
-$0.10(-1.14%)
At close: 4:00 PM EST
$9.98
-$0.10(-1.14%)
Day’s Range― - ―
52-Week Range$6.29 - $12.31
Previous CloseN/A
Volume51.77K
Average Volume (3M)877.57K
Market Cap
$608.01M
Enterprise Value$547.00M
Total Cash (Recent Filing)$109.19M
Total Debt (Recent Filing)$36.32M
Price to Earnings (P/E)―
Beta0.65
Next Earnings
Sep 15, 2026EPS Estimate
0.09Next Dividend Ex-DateN/A
Dividend YieldN/A
Share Statistics
EPS (TTM)-0.04
Shares Outstanding73,078,380
10 Day Avg. Volume882,852
30 Day Avg. Volume877,574
Financial Highlights & Ratios
PEG Ratio10.94
Price to Book (P/B)3.19
Price to Sales (P/S)1.65
P/FCF Ratio22.17
Enterprise Value/Market Cap0.90
Enterprise Value/Revenue1.33
Enterprise Value/Gross Profit1.84
Enterprise Value/Ebitda23.37
Forecast
1Y Price Target
$12.33Price Target Upside23.58% Upside
Rating ConsensusModerate Buy
Number of Analyst Covering4
EPS Forecast (FY)0.45
Revenue Forecast (FY)$446.02M
Bulls Say, Bears Say
Bulls Say
Recurring Revenue ExpansionNearly half of revenue is recurring and management expects recurring revenue to grow faster than total revenue. This shift increases revenue predictability, improves lifetime value and supports sustainable margin expansion as subscription mix rises over the next several quarters.
High Gross MarginsSustained gross margins in the low-70s indicate strong product economics and scalable software delivery. High margins provide operating leverage as revenue scales, allowing incremental revenue to flow to operating profit and supporting durable profitability improvement.
Strong Balance Sheet And LiquidityNo debt and a healthy cash balance give the company flexibility to invest in growth, absorb short-term shocks, or fund buybacks. Active repurchases also signal management confidence and leave room for strategic M&A or product investment without balance-sheet strain.
Bears Say
Near-breakeven Net ResultsAlthough operating profitability improved, GAAP net results are still slightly negative and returns on equity remain weak. Persistent near-breakeven earnings increase sensitivity to cost or demand shocks and may delay a sustained, self-reinforcing profitability trajectory.
Free Cash Flow DecelerationCash generation improved versus 2023 but trailing FCF has slowed and Q1 showed negative operating and free cash flow due to timing and inventory. Weaker FCF momentum can constrain discretionary investment, share repurchases, or cushioning against cyclical headwinds.
FX, Cost Headwinds And RPO CaveatCurrency exposure and rising hardware-related costs depress margins and add volatility to near-term results. Additionally, $42M of cancelable subscriptions excluded from RPO reduces booked visibility, increasing revenue uncertainty despite a large headline RPO figure.
Cognyte Software News
CGNT FAQ
What was Cognyte Software Ltd.’s price range in the past 12 months?
Cognyte Software Ltd. lowest stock price was $6.29 and its highest was $12.31 in the past 12 months.
What is Cognyte Software Ltd.’s market cap?
Cognyte Software Ltd.’s market cap is $608.01M.
When is Cognyte Software Ltd.’s upcoming earnings report date?
Cognyte Software Ltd.’s upcoming earnings report date is Sep 15, 2026 which is in 86 days.
How were Cognyte Software Ltd.’s earnings last quarter?
Cognyte Software Ltd. released its earnings results on Jun 03, 2026. The company reported $0.03 earnings per share for the quarter, missing the consensus estimate of $0.085 by -$0.055.
Is Cognyte Software Ltd. overvalued?
According to Wall Street analysts Cognyte Software Ltd.’s price is currently Undervalued.
Does Cognyte Software Ltd. pay dividends?
Cognyte Software Ltd. does not currently pay dividends.
What is Cognyte Software Ltd.’s EPS estimate?
Cognyte Software Ltd.’s EPS estimate is 0.09.
How many shares outstanding does Cognyte Software Ltd. have?
Cognyte Software Ltd. has 73,078,380 shares outstanding.
What happened to Cognyte Software Ltd.’s price movement after its last earnings report?
Cognyte Software Ltd. reported an EPS of $0.03 in its last earnings report, missing expectations of $0.085. Following the earnings report the stock price went down -20.568%.
Which hedge fund is a major shareholder of Cognyte Software Ltd.?
Currently, no hedge funds are holding shares in CGNT
What is the TipRanks Smart Score and how is it calculated?
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Cognyte Software Stock Smart Score
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Analyst Consensus
Moderate Buy
Average Price Target:
$12.33 (23.58% Upside)
$12.33 (23.58% Upside)
Blogger Sentiment
Bullish
CGNT Sentiment 70%
Sector Average ―
Sector Average ―
Hedge Fund Trend
Decreased
By 1.4M Shares
Last Quarter.
Last Quarter.
Crowd Wisdom
Very Negative
Last 7 Days ▼ 4.7%
Last 30 Days ▼ 0.3%
Last 30 Days ▼ 0.3%
Technicals
SMA
Positive
20 days / 200 days
Momentum
-7.81%
12-Months-Change
Fundamentals
Return on Equity
-1.33%
Trailing 12-Months
Asset Growth
6.55%
Trailing 12-Months
Company Description
Cognyte Software Ltd.
Cognyte Software Ltd., established in Herzliya, Israel, in 2020, delivers sophisticated investigative analytics software to a global array of governmental organizations and commercial businesses. Its flagship offering, branded "Actionable Intelligence for a Safer World," is an open-source platform specifically engineered to expedite and bolster the efficacy of investigations. The company's diverse portfolio of solutions includes advanced analytics for network intelligence, open source and threat intelligence, and operational intelligence. These versatile tools are crafted to address a wide variety of scenarios and serve an extensive user base, from data analysts and investigation managers to security operations center operators and field teams. Furthermore, Cognyte offers crucial supplementary services such as customer support, professional guidance, and integration assistance. Its clientele spans national, regional, and local government bodies, alongside commercial entities and physical security firms.
CGNT Company Deck
CGNT Earnings Call
Q1 2026
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Earnings Call Sentiment|Positive
The call presented a predominantly positive operational and financial picture: double-digit revenue growth, strong software and recurring-revenue expansion, margin and profitability improvements, healthy billings and RPO, large contract wins (including multi‑million dollar subscription and expansion deals), and a clean balance sheet with active share repurchases. Offsetting these positives are near-term cash generation headwinds driven by subscription timing, FX weakness and hardware/inventory dynamics, a quarter of negative operating/free cash flow, a decline in professional services revenue due to timing, and Q1 EPS pressure from tax and FX timing. On balance the outlook and execution signals (recurring revenue acceleration, margin leverage and sizable RPO) outweigh the short-term cash and FX challenges.View all CGNT earnings summariesCGNT Stock 12 Month Forecast
Average Price Target
$12.33
▲(23.58% Upside)
Technical Analysis
Ownership Overview
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Insiders
5.78% Mutual Funds
45.46% Other Institutional Investors
47.37% Public Companies and
Individual Investors