Cognizant Technology Solutions Corp Class A (CTSH)

Currency in USD
55.76
+1.91(+3.55%)
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56.90+1.15(+2.05%)
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Fair Value
Day's Range
53.1556.14
52 wk Range
45.4887.03
Key Statistics
Prev. Close
55.76
Open
54.01
Day's Range
53.15-56.14
52 wk Range
45.48-87.03
Volume
14.75M
Average Volume (3m)
6.85M
1-Year Change
-31.152%
Book Value / Share
31.51
Fair Value
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Company’s Health
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Fair Price
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Price Target
72.52
Upside
+30.06%
Members' Sentiments
Bearish
Bullish
ProTips
High shareholder yield
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Technical Analysis

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

Analyst Ratings

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

Analysts 12-Month Price Target:

Average 72.52
(+30.06% Upside)
Firm
ArticlePositionPrice TargetUpside / DownsideFrom Price TargetActionDate
Truist Securities
Hold66.00+18.36%-New Coverage01-06-2026
Citi
Hold51.00-8.54%58.00Maintain15-05-2026
Mizuho
Hold68.00+21.95%87.00Maintain06-05-2026
Susquehanna
Buy88.00+57.82%98.00Maintain01-05-2026
TD Cowen
Hold62.00+11.19%71.00Maintain30-04-2026

Cognizant Technology Solutions Corp Class A 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 Class A Earnings Call Summary for Q1/2026

  • Q1 2026 EPS of $1.40 beat forecast by 5.26%; revenue met expectations at $5.4B, up 3.9% YoY driven by North America and Financial Services.
  • Stock fell 3.86% in pre-market to $52.99 despite earnings beat, trading near 52-week low amid investor concerns over market conditions.
  • Adjusted operating margin improved 10 basis points to 15.6%; gross margin declined 80 basis points YoY due to increased compensation costs.
  • Full-year EPS guidance maintained at $5.63-$5.77, representing 7-9% growth; AI builder strategy remains central to innovation and expansion.
  • Management continues aggressive share buybacks; dividend yield at 2.39% with six consecutive years of increases; stock trades at P/E of 12.16.
Last Updated: 29-04-2026, 07:38 pm
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Earnings

Latest Release
29-04-2026
EPS / Forecast
1.40 / 1.33
Revenue / Forecast
5.41B / 5.41B
EPS Revisions
Last 90 days

Dividends

Payout Ratio
Payout ratio (TTM)
Earnings retained
EPS 4.60%
Dividend Yield
2.45%
Industry Median 1.06%
Annualised payout
1.32
Paid quarterly
5-Years Growth
+7.30%
Growth Streak

CTSH Income Statement

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Metrics to compare
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Peers
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P/E Ratio
11.9x12.7x12.6x
PEG Ratio
−3.81−3.010.01
Price/Book
1.8x2.0x2.4x
Price / LTM Sales
1.2x1.2x2.5x
Upside (Analyst Target)
30.9%0.0%19.8%
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
357600

Ownership

Ownership Overview

Type
Common Stock Held% of Shares OutstandingMarket Value
Mutual Funds & ETFs
301.97M63.72%16.84B
Other Institutional Investors
198.10M36.28%11.04B
Public Companies & Retail Investors
0.000.00%0.00
Total
500.06M100.00%27.88B

Top Holders

Holder
% of holding
Shares Held
Date Reported
Value (In 1,000s)
BlackRock, Inc.9.36%4,43,34,61524,71,876
Vanguard Capital Management, LLC6.56%3,10,78,28317,32,770

FAQ

What Is the Cognizant A (CTSH) Share Price Today?

The Cognizant A share price today is 55.76.

What is the current Cognizant A (CTSH) share price and day range?

As of 01-06-2026, the Cognizant A share price is 55.76, with a previous close of 55.76. The share price has ranged from 53.15 to 56.14 today, while the 52-week range spans from 45.48 to 87.03.

What Is the Cognizant A Market Cap?

As of today, Cognizant A market cap is 26.42B.

Does Cognizant A Pay Dividends? What's The Current Dividend Yield?

The Cognizant A dividend yield is 2.45%.

What Is the Cognizant A (CTSH) Share Price Target?

The average 12-month share price target for Cognizant A is 72.52, with a high estimate of 93 and a low estimate of 51. 13 analysts recommend buying, while 0 suggest selling, with an overall rating of Buy and +30.06% Upside potential.

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

The Cognizant A EPS (TTM) is 4.60.

When Is the Next Cognizant A Earnings Date?

Cognizant A will release its next earnings report on 05-08-2026.

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 Buy.

What Stock Exchange Does Cognizant A Trade On?

Cognizant A is listed and trades on the Nasdaq Stock Exchange.

What Is the Stock Symbol for Cognizant A?

The stock symbol for Cognizant A is "CTSH."

How Many Times Has Cognizant A Stock Split?

Cognizant A has split 5 times.

How Many Employees Does Cognizant A Have?

Cognizant A has 357600 employees.

What Is the CTSH Premarket Price?

CTSH's last pre-market stock price is 56.90. The pre-market share volume is 7,630.00, and the stock has changed by 1.15, or 2.05%.

What Is the CTSH After Hours Price?

CTSH's last after hours stock price is 55.80, the stock has changed by 0.04, or 0.07%.
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