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Cognizant Technology Solutions (CTSH)
NASDAQ:CTSH
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CTSH Stock Chart & Stats
Day’s Range$0 - $0
52-Week Range$63.79 - $82.41
Previous Close$80.63
Volume2.83M
Average Volume (3M)3.29M
Market Cap
$39.98B
Enterprise Value$39.82B
Total Cash (Recent Filing)$2.02B
Total Debt (Recent Filing)$1.86B
Price to Earnings (P/E)17.8
Beta0.93
Next Earnings
Jan 30, 2025EPS Estimate
$1.12Last Dividend Ex-Date
Nov 19, 2024Dividend Yield1.5%
Share Statistics
EPS (TTM)4.52
Shares Outstanding495,824,260
10 Day Avg. Volume4,063,597
30 Day Avg. Volume3,288,915
Standard Deviation0.08
R-Squared0.46
Alpha-0.00472
Financial Highlights & Ratios
Price to Book (P/B)2.66
Price to Sales (P/S)1.95
Price to Cash Flow (P/CF)11.20
P/FCF Ratio11.80
Enterprise Value/Market CapN/A
Enterprise Value/Revenue2.03
Enterprise Value/Gross Profit5.95
Enterprise Value/Ebitda11.75
Forecast
1Y Price Target
$83.23Price Target Upside2.68% Upside
Rating ConsensusHold
Number of Analyst Covering15
Cognizant News
Bulls Say, Bears Say
Bulls Say
AI And Technology IntegrationCognizant is effectively leveraging AI to enhance productivity internally, which boosts profitability and improves its ability to win deals.
Deal Momentum And Contract WinsStrong deal momentum continues, signing five deals with a total contract value of USD100mn or more, and two deals above USD90mn each.
Growth In Key SegmentsThe Healthcare segment was notably strong and Financial Services growth turned positive.
Bears Say
Financial PerformanceThe narrowed 2024 guidance at the midpoint implies only slight organic growth acceleration and flat quarterly bookings growth, indicating progress at a slow pace.
Market ConditionsContinuous downturn in the financial services segment is expected to perform under pressure mainly from reduced discretionary spending on small deals.
Revenue ExpectationsRevenue growth guidance for the fourth quarter, at the mid-point, was below expectations.
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Ownership Overview
0.11% Insiders
27.34% Mutual Funds
20.58% Other Institutional Investors
22.00% Public Companies and
Individual Investors
Risk Analysis
Main Risk Category
Legal & RegulatoryLitigation, compliance, new legislation, and taxation risks
Website Traffic
Sorry, No Data AvailableThere is no website visitor data available for this stock.
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CTSH FAQ
What was Cognizant Technology Solutions’s price range in the past 12 months?
Cognizant Technology Solutions lowest stock price was $63.79 and its highest was $82.41 in the past 12 months.
What is Cognizant Technology Solutions’s market cap?
Currently, no data Available
When is Cognizant Technology Solutions’s upcoming earnings report date?
Cognizant Technology Solutions’s upcoming earnings report date is Jan 30, 2025 which is in 64 days.
How were Cognizant Technology Solutions’s earnings last quarter?
Cognizant Technology Solutions released its earnings results on Oct 30, 2024. The company reported $1.25 earnings per share for the quarter, beating the consensus estimate of $1.148 by $0.102.
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 $0.3 which represents an annual dividend yield of 1.5%. See more information on Cognizant Technology Solutions dividends here
What is Cognizant Technology Solutions’s EPS estimate?
Cognizant Technology Solutions’s EPS estimate is $1.12.
How many shares outstanding does Cognizant Technology Solutions have?
Cognizant Technology Solutions has 495,824,250 shares outstanding.
What happened to Cognizant Technology Solutions’s price movement after its last earnings report?
Cognizant Technology Solutions reported an EPS of $1.25 in its last earnings report, beating expectations of $1.148. Following the earnings report the stock price went up 0.324%.
Which hedge fund is a major shareholder of Cognizant Technology Solutions?
Among the largest hedge funds holding Cognizant Technology Solutions’s share is Pzena Investment Management LLC. It holds Cognizant Technology Solutions’s shares valued at 1B.
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Cognizant Stock Smart Score
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Analyst Consensus
Hold
Average Price Target:
$83.23 (2.68% Upside)
$83.23 (2.68% Upside)
Blogger Sentiment
Bullish
CTSH Sentiment 66%
Sector Average 67%
Sector Average 67%
Hedge Fund Trend
Decreased
By 745.1K Shares
Last Quarter.
Last Quarter.
Crowd Wisdom
Neutral
Last 7 Days ▼ 4.3%
Last 30 Days ▲ 4.2%
Last 30 Days ▲ 4.2%
News Sentiment
Very Bullish
Bullish news 100%
Bearish news 0%
Bearish news 0%
Technicals
SMA
Positive
20 days / 200 days
Momentum
15.11%
12-Months-Change
Fundamentals
Return on Equity
16.48%
Trailing 12-Months
Asset Growth
11.53%
Trailing 12-Months
Company Description
Cognizant Technology Solutions
Incorporated in 1994 and based in New Jersey, Cognizant Technology Solutions Corp. is a professional services company, which provides information technology, consulting, and business process outsourcing services. It operates through four business segments: Financial Services; Healthcare; Products and Resources; and Communications, Media, and Technology.
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CTSH Company Deck
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CTSH Earnings Call
Q3 2024
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CTSH Revenue Breakdown
30.02% Financial Services
29.32% Health Sciences
23.91% Products and Resources
16.75% Communications, Media and Technology
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CTSH Stock 12 Month Forecast
Average Price Target
$83.23
▲(2.68% Upside)
Technical Analysis
Best Analysts Covering CTSH
1 Year
1 Year Success Rate
6/6 ratings generated profit
1 Year Average Return
+18.10%
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