Rep. Lisa C. McClain Buys Cognizant Technology Solutions Corporation (NASDAQ:CTSH) Stock

Key Points

• Representative Lisa C. McClain purchased shares of Cognizant Technology Solutions (NASDAQ:CTSH) valued between $1,001 and $15,000 on July 10th, according to a filing from August 13th.
• Cognizant's recent earnings report showed an EPS of $1.31, exceeding analysts' expectations, with a revenue of $5.25 billion for the quarter, marking an 8.1% year-over-year increase.
• The company has announced a quarterly dividend of $0.31 per share, with an ex-dividend date of August 18th, representing a 1.8% yield.

Representative Lisa C. McClain (R-Michigan) recently bought shares of Cognizant Technology Solutions Corporation NASDAQ: CTSH. In a filing disclosed on August 13th, the Representative disclosed that they had bought between $1,001 and $15,000 in Cognizant Technology Solutions stock on July 10th. The trade occurred in the Representative's "CHARLES SCHWAB BROKERAGE ACCOUNT 924" account.

Representative Lisa C. McClain also recently made the following trade(s):

• Sold $1,001 - $15,000 in shares of Autoliv NYSE: ALV on 8/4/2025.
• Sold $1,001 - $15,000 in shares of Amazon.com NASDAQ: AMZN on 8/4/2025.
• Sold $1,001 - $15,000 in shares of Applied Materials NASDAQ: AMAT on 8/4/2025.
• Sold $1,001 - $15,000 in shares of Arthur J. Gallagher & Co. NYSE: AJG on 8/4/2025.
• Sold $1,001 - $15,000 in shares of SAP NYSE: SAP on 7/22/2025.
• Purchased $1,001 - $15,000 in shares of XPO NYSE: XPO on 7/22/2025.
• Purchased $1,001 - $15,000 in shares of Lithia Motors NYSE: LAD on 7/22/2025.
• Sold $1,001 - $15,000 in shares of Sanofi NASDAQ: SNY on 7/22/2025.
• Sold $1,001 - $15,000 in shares of Waters NYSE: WAT on 7/22/2025.
• Purchased $1,001 - $15,000 in shares of Group 1 Automotive NYSE: GPI on 7/22/2025.

Cognizant Technology Solutions Stock Up 0.3%

CTSH traded up $0.2030 during trading on Thursday, hitting $70.6930. 390,770 shares of the company's stock traded hands, compared to its average volume of 3,831,961. Cognizant Technology Solutions Corporation has a 12-month low of $65.52 and a 12-month high of $90.82. The company's 50 day simple moving average is $75.27 and its two-hundred day simple moving average is $77.73. The stock has a market capitalization of $34.53 billion, a price-to-earnings ratio of 14.38, a PEG ratio of 1.48 and a beta of 0.90. The company has a current ratio of 2.41, a quick ratio of 2.41 and a debt-to-equity ratio of 0.04.

Cognizant Technology Solutions (NASDAQ:CTSH - Get Free Report) last announced its earnings results on Wednesday, July 30th. The information technology service provider reported $1.31 EPS for the quarter, topping analysts' consensus estimates of $1.26 by $0.05. The company had revenue of $5.25 billion for the quarter, compared to analysts' expectations of $5.17 billion. Cognizant Technology Solutions had a return on equity of 16.77% and a net margin of 11.89%.Cognizant Technology Solutions's revenue for the quarter was up 8.1% compared to the same quarter last year. During the same period last year, the firm earned $1.17 EPS. Cognizant Technology Solutions has set its FY 2025 guidance at 5.080-5.220 EPS. Q3 2025 guidance at EPS. Analysts predict that Cognizant Technology Solutions Corporation will post 4.98 earnings per share for the current fiscal year.

Cognizant Technology Solutions Dividend Announcement

The firm also recently announced a quarterly dividend, which will be paid on Tuesday, August 26th. Shareholders of record on Monday, August 18th will be paid a dividend of $0.31 per share. This represents a $1.24 annualized dividend and a yield of 1.8%. The ex-dividend date is Monday, August 18th. Cognizant Technology Solutions's dividend payout ratio (DPR) is currently 25.20%.

Wall Street Analyst Weigh In

Several research firms recently commented on CTSH. Wall Street Zen lowered Cognizant Technology Solutions from a "buy" rating to a "hold" rating in a research report on Saturday, August 2nd. Robert W. Baird upped their target price on Cognizant Technology Solutions from $78.00 to $82.00 and gave the stock a "neutral" rating in a report on Thursday, May 1st. Guggenheim upgraded Cognizant Technology Solutions from a "neutral" rating to a "buy" rating and set a $90.00 target price for the company in a report on Friday, July 18th. Susquehanna upgraded Cognizant Technology Solutions from a "neutral" rating to a "positive" rating and upped their target price for the stock from $77.00 to $90.00 in a report on Thursday, May 1st. Finally, Evercore ISI assumed coverage on Cognizant Technology Solutions in a report on Thursday, July 17th. They set an "outperform" rating and a $100.00 target price for the company. Six investment analysts have rated the stock with a Buy rating and twelve have given a Hold rating to the company. According to data from MarketBeat, Cognizant Technology Solutions currently has an average rating of "Hold" and a consensus price target of $86.31.

Institutional Investors Weigh In On Cognizant Technology Solutions

Several hedge funds and other institutional investors have recently added to or reduced their stakes in CTSH. Hilltop National Bank purchased a new stake in shares of Cognizant Technology Solutions during the 2nd quarter worth about $27,000. NewSquare Capital LLC increased its holdings in Cognizant Technology Solutions by 71.8% in the 2nd quarter. NewSquare Capital LLC now owns 366 shares of the information technology service provider's stock valued at $29,000 after purchasing an additional 153 shares during the last quarter. Park Square Financial Group LLC acquired a new stake in Cognizant Technology Solutions in the 4th quarter valued at approximately $36,000. Geneos Wealth Management Inc. increased its holdings in Cognizant Technology Solutions by 118.8% in the 1st quarter. Geneos Wealth Management Inc. now owns 569 shares of the information technology service provider's stock valued at $44,000 after purchasing an additional 309 shares during the last quarter. Finally, CoreCap Advisors LLC grew its stake in shares of Cognizant Technology Solutions by 21.5% in the fourth quarter. CoreCap Advisors LLC now owns 711 shares of the information technology service provider's stock worth $55,000 after acquiring an additional 126 shares in the last quarter. 92.44% of the stock is owned by institutional investors and hedge funds.

About Representative McClain

Lisa McClain (Republican Party) is a member of the U.S. House, representing Michigan's 9th Congressional District. She assumed office on January 3, 2023. Her current term ends on January 3, 2027. McClain (Republican Party) is running for re-election to the U.S. House to represent Michigan's 9th Congressional District. She declared candidacy for the 2026 election. Lisa McClain lives in Romeo, Michigan. McClain earned a bachelor's degree in business administration from Northwood University. Her career experience includes founding and working as the president of North End Support Team.

Cognizant Technology Solutions Company Profile

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.