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COGNIZANT TECH SOLUTIONS-A

CTSHNASDAQ
πŸ† #479 by market capEarnings Oct 27 Β· PostUS Equity
$56.84β–² $0.09 (+0.16%)
πŸŒ™ After hours$63.76β–² 12.17%Regular close Β· extended-hours price shown
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24hβ–² 0.2%
7dβ–Ό 3.1%
14dβ–Ό 10.2%
30dβ–Ό 11.3%
ytdβ–Ό 31.5%
1yβ–Ό 15.2%
🏦Market Cap
$25.60B
Mid Cap
πŸ“ˆRevenue Growth (YoY)
+7.0%
Slowing
πŸ“ŠGross Margin
32.0%
Moderate
πŸ’΅FCF Margin
12.0%
Healthy
βš–οΈP/S Ratio
1.2x
Cheap
Otter Score
72
Fair

Trading Snapshot

Day Range
$55.94 – $57.40
52-Week Range
$37.08 – $87.03
Volume
$2.86B
Avg Volume
$3.77B
Shares Outstanding
450.4M
Next Earnings
Nov 22, 2026

Fundamentals Snapshot

Annual Revenue
$21.11B
Last Q Revenue
$5.48B
P/E Ratio
12.2
P/S Ratio
1.2x
EPS (TTM)
$4.76
Dividend Yield
2.29%
Dilution (1yr)
βˆ’3.0%

Why Investors Own CTSH

  • βœ“High-growth profile β€” revenue up +45.2% YoY with expanding US Equity exposure.
  • βœ“Healthy economics β€” 39% gross margin and 19% free-cash-flow margin.
  • βœ“New products and segments could unlock additional revenue streams.
⚠️ Key Risks

Execution delays, intensifying competition, and valuation compression if growth decelerates.

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COGNIZANT TECH SOLUTIONS-A

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Financial Trends
RevenueThe total money the company brought in from sales, before subtracting any costs.
$21.1Bβ–² +7.0% YoY
Gross MarginOf every $1 of sales, how much is left after the direct cost of making the product/service. Higher = more efficient.
33.7%β–Ό βˆ’1.8% YoY
Operating IncomeProfit from the core business after operating costs, but before interest and taxes. Negative means the core business isn’t profitable yet.
$3.5Bβ–² +22.0% YoY
Free Cash FlowCash left over after running the business and paying for equipment/capex. Negative means the company is burning cash.
$2.6Bβ–² +42.0% YoY
Shares OutstandingHow many shares exist. Rising means the company is issuing more shares, which dilutes (shrinks) each existing owner’s slice.
482.0Mβ–Ό βˆ’3.0% YoY
Net CashCash minus total debt. Positive = more cash than debt (financially strong); negative = more debt than cash (net debt).
$326Mβ–Ό βˆ’$402M YoY
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About COGNIZANT TECH SOLUTIONS-A

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.

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Otter Score Breakdown

How it's scoredFive components, each rated 1–5β˜… and equally weighted (20%), averaged to a 0–100 score:πŸ’Ž Quality β€” gross marginπŸš€ Growth β€” revenue YoYβš–οΈ Valuation β€” P/S ratio⚑ Momentum β€” 30-day price changeπŸ’§ Dilution β€” 1-yr share issuance (buybacks score higher)
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Overall Score
Fair
72/100

Analyst Ratings

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Consensus
Buy
37 analysts
Strong Buy6
Buy12
Hold19
Sell0
Strong Sell0
Ratings as of Sep 2026

Latest News & Updates

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Zacks Investment ResearchΒ·7h ago

CTSH or ROP: Which Is the Better Value Stock Right Now?

Investors interested in stocks from the Computers - IT Services sector have probably already heard of Cognizant (CTSH) and Roper Technologies (ROP). But which of these two companies is the best option for those looking f

PRNewsWireΒ·9h ago

Cognizant Named to Forbes World's Best Employers 2026 List

Company recognized among the world's top employers for the fifth consecutive year TEANECK, N.J., Sept. 29, 2026 /PRNewswire/ -- Cognizant (Nasdaq: CTSH) today announced it has been named one of the World's Best Employers

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Business WireΒ·1d ago

ACI Worldwide and Cognizant Demonstrate Strong Card Processing Performance on Amazon Web Services, Inc. (AWS)

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Defense WorldΒ·3d ago

Cognizant Technology Solutions Corporation $CTSH Position Lowered by QRG Capital Management Inc.

QRG Capital Management Inc. trimmed its stake in shares of Cognizant Technology Solutions Corporation (NASDAQ: CTSH) by 48.2% in the undefined quarter, according to its most recent disclosure with the SEC. The institutio

Seeking AlphaΒ·6d ago

Cognizant: Rogue AI Agents Need Guardrails

Cognizant Technology Solutions remains undervalued despite AI disruption fears, trading at a forward P/E of 10.65x, over 60% below sector median. Recent rogue AI incidents highlight the necessity of human-driven controls