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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)866.65K
Market Cap
$666.47M
Enterprise Value$547.00M
Total Cash (Recent Filing)$109.19M
Total Debt (Recent Filing)$36.32M
Price to Earnings (P/E)―
Beta0.67
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. Volume706,196
30 Day Avg. Volume866,652
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 Cap0.82
Enterprise Value/Revenue1.33
Enterprise Value/Gross Profit1.84
Enterprise Value/Ebitda24.81
Forecast
1Y Price Target
$11.50Price Target Upside15.23% Upside
Rating ConsensusModerate Buy
Number of Analyst Covering3
EPS Forecast (FY)0.45
Revenue Forecast (FY)$446.02M
Bulls Say, Bears Say
Bulls Say
High Gross MarginsSustained gross margins around 72–73% reflect durable software economics and pricing power. High gross margins create long-term operating leverage as revenue scales and recurring revenue mixes grow, supporting sustained profitability and reinvestment in product and R&D over the next several quarters.
Recurring Revenue Mix ExpandingNearly half of revenue is recurring and management expects subscription revenue to grow faster than total revenue. A larger recurring base improves revenue visibility, reduces volatility from one-off deals, and supports predictable cash flows and margin expansion over a 2–6 month horizon and beyond.
Clean Balance Sheet And BuybacksCash-rich, debt-free position combined with active share repurchases signals financial flexibility and disciplined capital allocation. This provides a durable buffer for investing in product development, pursuing strategic opportunities, and supporting the business through subscription timing variability.
Bears Say
GAAP Profitability Still NegativeDespite material operating-profit improvements, GAAP net losses persist and returns on equity remain slightly negative. Continued near-breakeven net results limit the firm’s ability to demonstrate sustained capital returns and leave profitability sensitive to cost, FX, or demand setbacks over the medium term.
Free Cash Flow DecelerationA recent downturn in FCF growth reduces the cushion from a previously positive cash-generation trend. If subscription billing timing, FX, or inventory needs continue to depress FCF, the company may face tighter headroom for buybacks, investment, or absorbing shocks over the coming quarters.
RPO Visibility CaveatExcluding $42M of cancelable subscriptions from RPO weakens backlog reliability and understates churn risk. Coupled with professional services timing volatility and FX/hardware cost headwinds, this creates structural near-term uncertainty in revenue and margin predictability.
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 $666.47M.
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 66 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:
$11.50 (15.23% Upside)
$11.50 (15.23% Upside)
Blogger Sentiment
Bullish
CGNT Sentiment 70%
Sector Average 65%
Sector Average 65%
Hedge Fund Trend
Decreased
By 1.4M Shares
Last Quarter.
Last Quarter.
Crowd Wisdom
Very Negative
Last 7 Days ▼ 5.1%
Last 30 Days ▼ 14.8%
Last 30 Days ▼ 14.8%
Technicals
SMA
Negative
20 days / 200 days
Momentum
-0.21%
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
0:00 / 0:00
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
$11.50
▲(15.23% Upside)
Technical Analysis
Ownership Overview
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Insiders
5.80% Mutual Funds
0.37% Other Institutional Investors
92.35% Public Companies and
Individual Investors