Cognizant Technology Solutions (CTSH)
NASDAQ:CTSH
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CTSH Stock Chart & Stats
$61.30
-$0.38(-0.50%)
At close: 4:00 PM EST
$61.30
-$0.38(-0.50%)
Day’s Range― - ―
52-Week Range$45.48 - $87.03
Previous CloseN/A
Volume427.83K
Average Volume (3M)8.61M
Market Cap
$24.25B
Enterprise Value$26.01B
Total Cash (Recent Filing)$1.52B
Total Debt (Recent Filing)$1.09B
Price to Earnings (P/E)11.2
Beta0.87
Next Earnings
Aug 05, 2026EPS Estimate
1.38Next Dividend Ex-DateN/A
Dividend Yield1.46%
Share Statistics
EPS (TTM)4.61
Shares Outstanding473,869,480
10 Day Avg. Volume8,945,559
30 Day Avg. Volume8,609,128
Financial Highlights & Ratios
PEG Ratio20.23
Price to Book (P/B)2.66
Price to Sales (P/S)1.89
P/FCF Ratio15.38
Enterprise Value/Market Cap1.07
Enterprise Value/Revenue1.22
Enterprise Value/Gross Profit3.79
Enterprise Value/Ebitda6.40
Forecast
1Y Price Target
$71.88Price Target Upside17.25% Upside
Rating ConsensusModerate Buy
Number of Analyst Covering19
EPS Forecast (FY)5.71
Revenue Forecast (FY)$22.33B
Bulls Say, Bears Say
Bulls Say
Conservative Balance Sheet / Low LeverageCognizant’s low debt-to-equity (roughly 0.10–0.14) and growing equity provide durable financial flexibility for investments, M&A, and buybacks. A conservative capital structure reduces refinancing risk, supports continued shareholder returns and funds multi-year AI and platform initiatives without stressing liquidity.
Strong Bookings And Large-deal MomentumConsistent large-deal wins and a book-to-bill above 1 indicate sustainable demand for enterprise transformation work. Longer-duration, higher‑TCV contracts boost revenue visibility and support multi-year managed services revenue, aiding predictable cash flows and providing a platform for cross-sell of cloud, data and AI offerings.
AI/IP Momentum And Strategic Ecosystem PartnershipsScale in AI engagements, patents and an expanding partner network (Snowflake, CrowdStrike, Anthropic ecosystem items in news) create durable competitive differentiation. Platform/IP and partner-led go-to-market increase stickiness, enable higher-value services and accelerate enterprise adoption beyond pilot projects.
Bears Say
Gross Margin PressureNear-term margin compression from integrated offering investments, salary increases and lower utilization can persist if pricing or productivity gains lag. Sustained margin pressure would reduce operating leverage on new bookings and could temper the pace at which AI investments translate into lasting margin expansion.
Project LEAP One-time Costs And ReinvestmentWhile Project LEAP targets structural savings, the $230M–$320M of 2026 one‑time costs and a plan to reinvest ~2/3 of savings mean near-term earnings and cash conversion face headwinds. Execution risk on workforce reshaping and reinvestment choices could delay the full realization of expected productivity gains.
Uneven Free Cash Flow And Working Capital TimingAbsolute FCF is strong, but variability, a recent negative TTM FCF growth trend and rising DSO (84 days) signal working capital and timing risk. Persistent cash conversion variability could constrain funding for buybacks, acquisitions or reinvestment, weakening financial optionality over a multi-quarter horizon.
Cognizant News
CTSH FAQ
What was Cognizant Technology Solutions’s price range in the past 12 months?
Cognizant Technology Solutions lowest stock price was $45.48 and its highest was $87.03 in the past 12 months.
What is Cognizant Technology Solutions’s market cap?
Cognizant Technology Solutions’s market cap is $24.25B.
When is Cognizant Technology Solutions’s upcoming earnings report date?
Cognizant Technology Solutions’s upcoming earnings report date is Aug 05, 2026 which is in 53 days.
How were Cognizant Technology Solutions’s earnings last quarter?
Cognizant Technology Solutions released its earnings results on Oct 30, 2018. The company reported $1.19 earnings per share for the quarter, beating the consensus estimate of N/A by $1.19.
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 $0.33 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 1.38.
How many shares outstanding does Cognizant Technology Solutions have?
Cognizant Technology Solutions has 473,869,480 shares outstanding.
What happened to Cognizant Technology Solutions’s price movement after its last earnings report?
Cognizant Technology Solutions reported an EPS of $1.19 in its last earnings report, beating expectations of N/A. Following the earnings report the stock price went down -0.764%.
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:
$71.88 (17.25% Upside)
$71.88 (17.25% Upside)
Blogger Sentiment
Bullish
CTSH Sentiment 70%
Sector Average ―
Sector Average ―
Hedge Fund Trend
Increased
By 2.7M Shares
Last Quarter.
Last Quarter.
Insider Transactions
Bought Shares
Worth $209.8K over
the Last 3 Months
the Last 3 Months
Crowd Wisdom
Very Positive
Last 7 Days >0.1%
Last 30 Days ▲ 9.7%
Last 30 Days ▲ 9.7%
News Sentiment
Bullish
Bullish news 79%
Bearish news 25%
Bearish news 25%
Technicals
SMA
Negative
20 days / 200 days
Momentum
-33.79%
12-Months-Change
Fundamentals
Return on Equity
14.79%
Trailing 12-Months
Asset Growth
2.67%
Trailing 12-Months
Company Description
Cognizant Technology Solutions
Cognizant Technology Solutions Corporation functions as a global professional services firm, delivering a comprehensive suite of consulting, technology, and outsourcing solutions across North America, Europe, and other international markets. Its operations are structured into four primary divisions: Financial Services, Healthcare, Products and Resources, and Communications, Media and Technology. Within the Financial Services sector, Cognizant provides advanced services such as enhancing customer experiences, implementing robotic process automation (RPA), and leveraging analytics and artificial intelligence (AI) to address needs in areas like digital lending, fraud prevention, and modern payment systems. For its Healthcare clients, the company focuses on navigating industry shifts toward consumer-centric models, outcome-based agreements, and digital health initiatives, striving to deliver an integrated, seamless, and patient-focused omnichannel experience. Furthermore, Cognizant assists in optimizing operations across various functions, including clinical development, pharmacovigilance, manufacturing, claims management, enrollment procedures, membership administration, and billing processes. Its clientele in this domain spans healthcare providers, payers, and life sciences organizations, encompassing pharmaceutical, biotechnology, and medical device firms. In the Products and Resources segment, the company develops solutions tailored for manufacturers, retailers, and entities within the travel and hospitality sectors, alongside those engaged in logistics, energy, and utility services. Within the Communications, Media and Technology division, Cognizant supports businesses in creating digital content, crafting personalized user experiences, and expediting digital engineering efforts. This includes serving information, media, entertainment, communications, and technology enterprises. Established in 1994, the company maintains its primary corporate office in Teaneck, New Jersey.
CTSH Company Deck
CTSH Earnings Call
Q1 2026
0:00 / 0:00
Earnings Call Sentiment|Positive
The call presented multiple clear operational and strategic positives — strong bookings (21% YoY), continued revenue growth (3.9% CC), EPS growth (+14%), accelerating AI engagements and platform/IP momentum, and a structured Project LEAP program to drive future cost savings and margin expansion. Offsetting these positives were near-term execution and market pressures: a Q1 gross margin decline (-80 bps) driven by investments and comp costs, caution on discretionary spending, ACV flatness, a modest Q1 free cash flow read, and one-time costs for workforce restructuring. On balance, the company showed strategic momentum and financial discipline while acknowledging transitional costs and macro uncertainty.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
$71.88
▲(17.25% Upside)
Technical Analysis
Ownership Overview
0.13% Insiders
28.82% Mutual Funds
22.42% Other Institutional Investors
10.38% Public Companies and Individual Investors