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Cognizant Technology Solutions (CTSH)
NASDAQ:CTSH
CTSH Stock Chart & Stats
$85.18
-$0.38(-0.50%)
At close: 4:00 PM EST
$85.18
-$0.38(-0.50%)
Day’s Range― - ―
52-Week Range$65.15 - $90.82
Previous CloseN/A
Volume427.83K
Average Volume (3M)4.84M
Market Cap
$41.13B
Enterprise Value$31.48B
Total Cash (Recent Filing)$2.35B
Total Debt (Recent Filing)$1.17B
Price to Earnings (P/E)19.7
Beta0.82
Next Earnings
Jan 29, 2026EPS Estimate
1.32Next Dividend Ex-DateN/A
Dividend Yield1.46%
Share Statistics
EPS (TTM)1.39
Shares Outstanding482,646,480
10 Day Avg. Volume6,458,402
30 Day Avg. Volume4,844,226
Financial Highlights & Ratios
PEG Ratio2.31
Price to Book (P/B)2.65
Price to Sales (P/S)1.93
P/FCF Ratio20.88
Enterprise Value/Market Cap0.77
Enterprise Value/Revenue1.51
Enterprise Value/Gross Profit4.43
Enterprise Value/Ebitda7.99
Forecast
1Y Price Target
$87.45Price Target Upside2.66% Upside
Rating ConsensusModerate Buy
Number of Analyst Covering14
EPS Forecast (FY)5.19
Revenue Forecast (FY)$21.09B
Bulls Say, Bears Say
Bulls Say
Acquisition ImpactCTSH's acquisition of 3Cloud, an Azure-based provider, is consistent with the company's annual ~50% of FCF M&A target.
AI StrategyPromising AI positioning and a compelling strategy to help enterprises deploy AI at scale may lead to new revenue streams.
Organic GrowthThe company is experiencing strong momentum after five consecutive quarters of positive organic constant-currency growth.
Bears Say
Bookings PerformanceBookings were lackluster, which raises questions about the durability of the company's growth.
GenAI Perception RiskBeyond the GenAI/agentic perception risk for large managed services businesses that keeps sentiment cautious and valuations pressured without a clear imminent catalyst to reverse this.
Revenue And Margin BalanceBalancing revenue improvement with margin expansion may be challenging in the medium term.
Cognizant News
CTSH FAQ
What was Cognizant Technology Solutions’s price range in the past 12 months?
Cognizant Technology Solutions lowest stock price was $65.15 and its highest was $90.82 in the past 12 months.
What is Cognizant Technology Solutions’s market cap?
Cognizant Technology Solutions’s market cap is $41.13B.
When is Cognizant Technology Solutions’s upcoming earnings report date?
Cognizant Technology Solutions’s upcoming earnings report date is Jan 29, 2026 which is in 35 days.
How were Cognizant Technology Solutions’s earnings last quarter?
Cognizant Technology Solutions released its earnings results on Oct 29, 2025. The company reported $1.39 earnings per share for the quarter, beating the consensus estimate of $1.303 by $0.087.
Is Cognizant Technology Solutions overvalued?
According to Wall Street analysts Cognizant Technology Solutions’s price is currently Undervalued.
Does Cognizant Technology Solutions pay dividends?
Cognizant Technology Solutions pays a Quarterly dividend of $0.31 which represents an annual dividend yield of 1.46%. See more information on Cognizant Technology Solutions dividends here
What is Cognizant Technology Solutions’s EPS estimate?
Cognizant Technology Solutions’s EPS estimate is 1.32.
How many shares outstanding does Cognizant Technology Solutions have?
Cognizant Technology Solutions has 482,646,480 shares outstanding.
What happened to Cognizant Technology Solutions’s price movement after its last earnings report?
Cognizant Technology Solutions reported an EPS of $1.39 in its last earnings report, beating expectations of $1.303. Following the earnings report the stock price went up 5.717%.
Which hedge fund is a major shareholder of Cognizant Technology Solutions?
Currently, no hedge funds are holding shares in CTSH
What is the TipRanks Smart Score and how is it calculated?
Smart Score combines eight research factors - such as analyst recommendations, hedge fund trends, and technical indicators - to measure a stock’s outlook. These signals are unified into a single score that reflects bullish or bearish momentum. See detailed methodology
Cognizant Stock Smart Score
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Analyst Consensus
Moderate Buy
Average Price Target:
$87.45 (2.66% Upside)
$87.45 (2.66% Upside)
Blogger Sentiment
Bullish
CTSH Sentiment 100%
Sector Average ―
Sector Average ―
Hedge Fund Trend
Increased
By 1.6M Shares
Last Quarter.
Last Quarter.
Crowd Wisdom
Positive
Last 7 Days ▲ 0.6%
Last 30 Days ▲ 0.7%
Last 30 Days ▲ 0.7%
News Sentiment
Very Bullish
Bullish news 100%
Bearish news 0%
Bearish news 0%
Technicals
SMA
Positive
20 days / 200 days
Momentum
9.56%
12-Months-Change
Fundamentals
Return on Equity
14.50%
Trailing 12-Months
Asset Growth
-0.15%
Trailing 12-Months
Company Description
Cognizant Technology Solutions
Cognizant Technology Solutions Corporation (CTSH) is a leading provider of IT services, consulting, and business process outsourcing solutions. Founded in 1994, the company operates primarily in North America, Europe, and Asia, serving a diverse range of industries including financial services, healthcare, manufacturing, retail, and technology. Cognizant offers a wide array of services including digital transformation, application development, cloud services, and data analytics, aimed at helping organizations improve their operational efficiency and accelerate growth.
CTSH Company Deck
CTSH Earnings Call
Q3 2025
0:00 / 0:00
Earnings Call Sentiment|Positive
Cognizant reported strong revenue growth, improved operating margins, and significant advances in AI productivity and large deal signings. However, challenges persist in the form of geopolitical uncertainties and a decline in bookings. Despite these challenges, the company's strategic initiatives in AI and partnerships position it well for future growth.View all CTSH earnings summariesCTSH Revenue Breakdown
30.06% Health Sciences
29.15% Financial Services
24.23% Products and Resources
16.56% Communications, Media and Technology
CTSH Stock 12 Month Forecast
Average Price Target
$87.45
▲(2.66% Upside)
Technical Analysis
Ownership Overview
0.11% Insiders
27.60% Mutual Funds
22.22% Other Institutional Investors
15.21% Public Companies and Individual Investors