Cognizant Technology Solutions Corp (CTSH)

Currency in USD
57.22
-0.95(-1.63%)
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57.25+0.03(+0.05%)
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Fair Value
Day's Range
56.9358.73
52 wk Range
37.0887.03
Key Statistics
Prev. Close
58.17
Open
58.46
Day's Range
56.93-58.73
52 wk Range
37.08-87.03
Volume
3.11M
Average Volume (3m)
7.83M
1-Year Change
-15.6047%
Book Value / Share
30.52
Fair Value
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Company’s Health
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Fair Price
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Price Target
65.82
Upside
+15.04%
Members' Sentiments
Bearish
Bullish
ProTips
High shareholder yield
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Technical Analysis

Summary
Strong Sell
Sell
Neutral
Buy
Strong Buy
Strong Sell
Technical Indicators
Strong Sell
Moving Averages
Strong Sell

Analyst Ratings

13 Buy
16 Hold
0 Sell
Ratings:
29 analysts
Overall Consensus
Buy

Analysts 12-Month Price Target:

Average 65.82
(+15.04% Upside)
Firm
ArticlePositionPrice TargetUpside / DownsideFrom Price TargetActionDate
Mizuho
Hold64.00+11.85%68.00MaintainAug 06, 2026
TD Cowen
Hold54.00-5.63%47.00MaintainJul 30, 2026
BMO Capital
Hold63.00+10.10%50.00MaintainJul 30, 2026
JPMorgan
Buy67.00+17.09%55.00MaintainJul 30, 2026
Susquehanna
Buy82.00+43.31%88.00MaintainJul 30, 2026

Cognizant Technology Solutions Corp SWOT Analysis


AI-Driven Ascent
Cognizant's strategic focus on AI integration positions it for accelerated growth in the evolving IT landscape, with promising prospects in key sectors
Defense Sector Expansion
The Belcan acquisition strengthens Cognizant's portfolio with stable defense contracts, potentially shielding the company from market fluctuations
Financial Outlook
Analysts project a price target range of $80 to $103, reflecting varied opinions on Cognizant's growth potential and strategic execution
Competitive Challenges
Explore how Cognizant navigates intense competition and rapid technological changes while striving to maintain its market position and attract new clients
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Cognizant Technology Solutions Corp Earnings Call Summary for Q2/2026

  • Cognizant reported Q2 2026 revenue of $5.5B (up 4.1% YoY), beating estimates; EPS of $1.37 missed by $0.01 but shares rose 5.67% on stronger outlook.
  • Adjusted operating margin expanded to 16% (up 40 bps YoY) for sixth consecutive quarter; company raised full-year EPS guidance to $5.70-$5.82 (8-10% growth).
  • Company secured seven large deals over $100M in contract value; bookings grew 5% with 1.3 book-to-bill ratio, driven by AI modernization in financial services.
  • Full-year revenue growth guidance lowered to 4-5.5% citing cautious client spending; Q3 growth expected at 3.8-5.3% including 200 bps from acquisitions.
  • CEO Kumar highlighted AI opportunity, estimating $1T system integration market could expand to $5-6T; Project Leap restructuring continues through 2026.
Last Updated: 2026-07-29, 09:52 a/m
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Earnings

Latest Release
Jul 29, 2026
EPS / Forecast
1.37 / 1.38
Revenue / Forecast
5.5B / 5.49B
EPS Revisions
Last 90 days

Dividends

Payout Ratio
Payout ratio (TTM)
Earnings retained
EPS 4.64%
Dividend Yield
2.27%
Industry Median 1.00%
Annualized payout
1.32
Paid quarterly
5-Years Growth
+7.16%
Growth Streak

CTSH Income Statement

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Metrics to compare
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Peers
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Relationship
P/E Ratio
11.6x13.4x12.0x
PEG Ratio
−2.030.700.01
Price/Book
1.8x1.6x2.4x
Price / LTM Sales
1.2x0.8x2.3x
Upside (Analyst Target)
15.2%40.5%31.4%
Fair Value Upside
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Cognizant Technology Solutions Corporation, a professional services company, provides consulting and technology, and outsourcing services in North America, Europe, and internationally. It operates through four segments: Financial Services; Health Sciences; Products and Resources; and Communications, Media and Technology. The company provides services including artificial intelligence (AI) and other technology services and solutions, consulting, application development, systems integration, quality engineering and assurance, engineering research and development, application maintenance, infrastructure, security, and business process services and automation. It also offers AI-led automation, which includes advisory, and process and IT automation solutions designed to simplify and accelerate automation adoption; business process outsourcing services, which help deliver business outcomes including revenue growth, increased customer and employee satisfaction, and cost savings; and Cognizant Moment, a digital experience service that uses AI to reimagine customer experiences and engineer strategies aimed at driving growth. In addition, the company develops, licenses, implements, and supports proprietary and third-party software products and platforms; and develops industry-specific products and services. It offers solution to healthcare providers and payers, life sciences companies, banking, capital markets, payments and insurance companies, manufacturers, automakers, retailers, consumer goods, travel and hospitality, communications, media and entertainment, education, information services, and technology companies, as well as businesses providing logistics, energy, and utility services. The company has a strategic partnership with Uniphore Technologies Inc. for the development of AI solutions that combine small language models and AI agents. Cognizant Technology Solutions Corporation was incorporated in 1988 and is headquartered in Teaneck, New Jersey.

Employees
356700

Ownership

Ownership Overview

Type
Common Stock Held% of Shares OutstandingMarket Value
Mutual Funds & ETFs
284.52M63.16%16.55B
Other Institutional Investors
238.52M36.84%13.87B
Public Companies & Retail Investors
0.000.00%0.00
Total
523.04M100.00%30.43B

Top Holders

Holder
% of holding
Shares Held
Date Reported
Value (In 1,000s)
BlackRock, Inc.10.25%46,183,2402,686,479
Vanguard Capital Management, LLC7.46%33,611,8081,955,199

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FAQ

What Is the Cognizant Tech Solutions (CTSH) Stock Price Today?

The Cognizant Tech Solutions stock price today is 57.22 USD.

What Stock Exchange Does Cognizant Tech Solutions Trade On?

Cognizant Tech Solutions is listed and trades on the Nasdaq Stock Exchange.

What Is the Stock Symbol for Cognizant Tech Solutions?

The stock symbol for Cognizant Tech Solutions is "CTSH."

Does Cognizant Tech Solutions Pay Dividends? What’s The Current Dividend Yield?

The Cognizant Tech Solutions dividend yield is 2.27%.

What Is the Cognizant Tech Solutions Market Cap?

As of today, Cognizant Tech Solutions market cap is 25.71B USD.

What Is Cognizant Tech Solutions's Earnings Per Share (TTM)?

The Cognizant Tech Solutions EPS (TTM) is 4.64.

When Is the Next Cognizant Tech Solutions Earnings Date?

Cognizant Tech Solutions will release its next earnings report on Oct 29, 2026.

From a Technical Analysis Perspective, Is CTSH a Buy or Sell?

Based on moving averages and other technical indicators, the daily buy/sell signal is Strong Sell.

How Many Times Has Cognizant Tech Solutions Stock Split?

Cognizant Tech Solutions has split 5 times.

How Many Employees Does Cognizant Tech Solutions Have?

Cognizant Tech Solutions has 356700 employees.

What is the current trading status of Cognizant Tech Solutions (CTSH)?

As of Oct 06, 2026, Cognizant Tech Solutions (CTSH) is trading at a price of 57.22 USD, with a previous close of 58.17 USD. The stock has fluctuated within a day range of 56.93 USD to 58.73 USD, while its 52-week range spans from 37.08 USD to 87.03 USD.

What Is Cognizant Tech Solutions (CTSH) Price Target According to Analysts?

The average 12-month price target for Cognizant Tech Solutions is 65.82 USD, with a high estimate of 93 USD and a low estimate of 47 USD. 13 analysts recommend buying the stock, while 0 suggest selling, leading to an overall rating of Buy. The stock has an +15.04% Upside potential.

What Is the CTSH Premarket Price?

CTSH's last pre-market stock price is 58.80 USD. The pre-market share volume is 1,250.00, and the stock has decreased by 0.63, or 1.08%.

What Is the CTSH After Hours Price?

CTSH's last after hours stock price is 57.25 USD, the stock has decreased by 0.03, or 0.05%.
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