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Cognizant Technology Solutions Stock Price, News & Analysis (NASDAQ:CTSH)

$70.12
-0.01 (-0.01%)
(As of 12/6/2023 ET)
Compare
Today's Range
$70.04
$70.91
50-Day Range
$63.30
$71.30
52-Week Range
$54.25
$72.71
Volume
2.29 million shs
Average Volume
3.76 million shs
Market Capitalization
$35.16 billion
P/E Ratio
17.06
Dividend Yield
1.65%
Price Target
$68.94

Cognizant Technology Solutions MarketRank™ Stock Analysis

Analyst Rating
Hold
2.00 Rating Score
Upside/​Downside
1.7% Downside
$68.94 Price Target
Short Interest
Healthy
1.32% of Float Sold Short
Dividend Strength
Moderate
Based on Four Factors
Sustainability
-0.75
Upright™ Environmental Score
News Sentiment
1.47mentions of Cognizant Technology Solutions in the last 14 days
Based on 10 Articles This Week
Insider Trading
N/A
Proj. Earnings Growth
4.77%
From $4.40 to $4.61 Per Share

Overall MarketRank

MarketRank is calculated as an average of available category scores, with extra weight given to analysis and valuation.

2.52 out of 5 stars

Computer And Technology Sector

123rd out of 594 stocks

Custom Computer Programming Services Industry

1st out of 19 stocks


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About Cognizant Technology Solutions Stock (NASDAQ:CTSH)

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 offers customer experience enhancement, robotic process automation, analytics, and AI services in areas, such as digital lending, fraud detection, and next generation payments; the shift towards consumerism, outcome-based contracting, digital health, delivering integrated seamless, omni-channel, and patient-centered experience; and services that drive operational improvements in areas, such as clinical development, pharmacovigilance, and manufacturing, as well as claims processing, enrollment, membership, and billing to healthcare providers and payers, and life sciences companies, including pharmaceutical, biotech, and medical device companies. It also provides solution to manufacturers, automakers, retailers and travel and hospitality companies, as well as companies providing logistics, energy and utility services; and digital content, the creation of personalized user experience, and acceleration of digital engineering services to communications, media and entertainment, education, and information services and technology companies. The company has a strategic partnership with ServiceNow, Inc. to accelerate adoption of AI-driven automation across industries. The company was founded in 1994 and is headquartered in Teaneck, New Jersey.

CTSH Stock Price History

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Company Calendar

Last Earnings
11/01/2023
Ex-Dividend for 11/30 Dividend
11/20/2023
Dividend Payable
11/30/2023
Today
12/06/2023
Fiscal Year End
12/31/2023
Next Earnings (Estimated)
2/01/2024

Industry, Sector and Symbol

Industry
Custom computer programming services
Sub-Industry
IT Consulting & Other Services
Current Symbol
NASDAQ:CTSH
CUSIP
19244610
Employees
355,300
Year Founded
1994

Price Target and Rating

Average Stock Price Target
$68.94
High Stock Price Target
$91.00
Low Stock Price Target
$49.00
Potential Upside/Downside
-2.1%
Consensus Rating
Hold
Rating Score (0-4)
2.00
Research Coverage
15 Analysts

Profitability

Net Income
$2.29 billion
Pretax Margin
14.16%

Debt

Sales & Book Value

Annual Sales
$19.43 billion
Cash Flow
$5.57 per share
Book Value
$24.17 per share

Miscellaneous

Free Float
500,059,000
Market Cap
$35.31 billion
Optionable
Optionable
Beta
1.08

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Key Executives

  • Mr. Jan Siegmund (Age 59)
    Chief Financial Officer
    Comp: $1.52M
  • Mr. John Sunshin Kim (Age 55)
    Executive VP, General Counsel, Chief Corporate Affairs Officer & Secretary
    Comp: $1.16M
  • Mr. Balu Ganesh Ayyar (Age 61)
    Executive VP and President of Intuitive Operations, Automation & Industry Solutions
    Comp: $1.59M
  • Mr. Surya Gummadi (Age 46)
    Executive VP & President of Americas
    Comp: $1.18M
  • Mr. Ravi Kumar Singisetti (Age 52)
    CEO & Director
  • Mr. Srinivasan Veeraraghavachary (Age 63)
    Executive VP & Chief Operating Officer
  • Mr. Robert TelesmanicMr. Robert Telesmanic (Age 56)
    Senior VP, Corporate Controller & Chief Accounting Officer
  • Ms. Katie Royce CFA
    Global Head of Investor Relations
  • Mr. Jeff DeMarrais
    Chief Communications Officer
  • Mr. Larry Bridge
    Senior VP of Healthcare Strategy & Corporate Development

Should I Buy Cognizant Technology Solutions Stock? CTSH Pros and Cons Explained

These insights were generated using artificial intelligence. They are based on proprietary MarketBeat data, news articles, and custom LLM A.I. algorithms. This analysis of Cognizant Technology Solutions was last updated on Tuesday, November 28, 2023 at 11:24 AM.

Pros

Here are some ways that investors could benefit from investing in Cognizant Technology Solutions Co.:

  • Cognizant Technology Solutions Co. has been recognized as a leader in the industry by reputable sources such as Gartner® Peer Insights™.
  • The company has a strong track record of delivering analytics and business intelligence platforms, which are in high demand in today's data-driven world.
  • Cognizant Technology Solutions Co. has a diverse portfolio of services and solutions, allowing investors to benefit from multiple revenue streams.
  • The company's recent developments and innovations have positioned it well for future growth and expansion.
  • Investors may find the current stock price of Cognizant Technology Solutions Co. attractive, providing a potential opportunity for capital appreciation.

Cons

Investors should be bearish about investing in Cognizant Technology Solutions Co. for these reasons:

  • The technology industry is highly competitive, and Cognizant Technology Solutions Co. may face challenges in maintaining its market position.
  • Changes in regulations and policies related to data privacy and security could impact the company's operations and profitability.
  • Fluctuations in the global economy and currency exchange rates may affect Cognizant Technology Solutions Co.'s financial performance.
  • Investors should carefully consider the potential risks associated with investing in the technology sector, including market volatility and rapid technological advancements.
  • It is important for investors to conduct thorough research and analysis before making investment decisions, taking into account the company's financial health and competitive landscape.














CTSH Stock Analysis - Frequently Asked Questions

Should I buy or sell Cognizant Technology Solutions stock right now?

15 Wall Street analysts have issued "buy," "hold," and "sell" ratings for Cognizant Technology Solutions in the last twelve months. There are currently 4 sell ratings, 7 hold ratings and 4 buy ratings for the stock. The consensus among Wall Street analysts is that investors should "hold" CTSH shares. A hold rating indicates that analysts believe investors should maintain any existing positions they have in CTSH, but not buy additional shares or sell existing shares.
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What is Cognizant Technology Solutions' stock price target for 2024?

15 equities research analysts have issued 12-month price targets for Cognizant Technology Solutions' stock. Their CTSH share price targets range from $49.00 to $91.00. On average, they expect the company's stock price to reach $68.94 in the next year. This suggests that the stock has a possible downside of 1.7%.
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How have CTSH shares performed in 2023?

Cognizant Technology Solutions' stock was trading at $57.19 at the start of the year. Since then, CTSH shares have increased by 22.6% and is now trading at $70.12.
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Are investors shorting Cognizant Technology Solutions?

Cognizant Technology Solutions saw a increase in short interest in November. As of November 15th, there was short interest totaling 6,620,000 shares, an increase of 17.2% from the October 31st total of 5,650,000 shares. Based on an average trading volume of 3,030,000 shares, the short-interest ratio is currently 2.2 days. Currently, 1.3% of the company's stock are short sold.
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When is Cognizant Technology Solutions' next earnings date?

The company is scheduled to release its next quarterly earnings announcement on Thursday, February 1st 2024.
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How were Cognizant Technology Solutions' earnings last quarter?

Cognizant Technology Solutions Co. (NASDAQ:CTSH) posted its earnings results on Wednesday, November, 1st. The information technology service provider reported $1.16 EPS for the quarter, beating analysts' consensus estimates of $1.08 by $0.08. The information technology service provider had revenue of $4.90 billion for the quarter, compared to the consensus estimate of $4.91 billion. Cognizant Technology Solutions had a trailing twelve-month return on equity of 17.54% and a net margin of 10.75%. Cognizant Technology Solutions's quarterly revenue was up .8% on a year-over-year basis. During the same quarter in the previous year, the company earned $1.17 earnings per share.
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How often does Cognizant Technology Solutions pay dividends? What is the dividend yield for Cognizant Technology Solutions?

Cognizant Technology Solutions announced a quarterly dividend on Wednesday, November 1st. Shareholders of record on Tuesday, November 21st will be paid a dividend of $0.29 per share on Thursday, November 30th. This represents a $1.16 annualized dividend and a yield of 1.65%. The ex-dividend date of this dividend is Monday, November 20th.
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Is Cognizant Technology Solutions a good dividend stock?

Cognizant Technology Solutions (NASDAQ:CTSH) pays an annual dividend of $1.16 per share and currently has a dividend yield of 1.64%. The company has been increasing its dividend for 4 consecutive year(s), indicating that it does not yet have a strong track record of dividend growth. The dividend payout ratio is 28.22%. This payout ratio is at a healthy, sustainable level, below 75%. Based on earnings estimates, CTSH will have a dividend payout ratio of 25.16% next year. This indicates that the company will be able to sustain or increase its dividend.
Read our dividend analysis for CTSH.

When did Cognizant Technology Solutions' stock split?

Cognizant Technology Solutions shares split on the morning of Monday, March 10th 2014. The 2-1 split was announced on Wednesday, February 5th 2014. The newly minted shares were issued to shareholders after the closing bell on Friday, March 7th 2014. An investor that had 100 shares of stock prior to the split would have 200 shares after the split.

What guidance has Cognizant Technology Solutions issued on next quarter's earnings?

Cognizant Technology Solutions issued an update on its fourth quarter 2023 earnings guidance on Wednesday, November, 1st. The company provided EPS guidance of for the period. The company issued revenue guidance of $4.69 billion-$4.82 billion, compared to the consensus revenue estimate of $4.87 billion.

What is Brian Humphries' approval rating as Cognizant Technology Solutions' CEO?

5,992 employees have rated Cognizant Technology Solutions Chief Executive Officer Brian Humphries on Glassdoor.com. Brian Humphries has an approval rating of 75% among the company's employees.

What other stocks do shareholders of Cognizant Technology Solutions own?

Based on aggregate information from My MarketBeat watchlists, some companies that other Cognizant Technology Solutions investors own include Hawkins (HWKN), NVIDIA (NVDA), Netflix (NFLX), CA (CA), Walt Disney (DIS), Intel (INTC), Micron Technology (MU), Gilead Sciences (GILD), Mastercard (MA) and Visa (V).

Who are Cognizant Technology Solutions' major shareholders?

Cognizant Technology Solutions' stock is owned by many different institutional and retail investors. Top institutional investors include JPMorgan Chase & Co. (3.52%), Pzena Investment Management LLC (3.46%), Bank of New York Mellon Corp (3.41%), FMR LLC (2.34%), Invesco Ltd. (1.94%) and Boston Partners (1.60%). Insiders that own company stock include Andrew J Stafford, Becky Schmitt, Leo S Jr Mackay, Malcolm Frank, Matthew W Friedrich, Maureen Breakiron-Evans, Michael Patsalos-Fox, Rajesh Nambiar, Robert C Walker, Robert Telesmanic and Zein Abdalla.
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How do I buy shares of Cognizant Technology Solutions?

Shares of CTSH stock can be purchased through any online brokerage account. Popular online brokerages with access to the U.S. stock market include WeBull, Vanguard Brokerage Services, TD Ameritrade, E*TRADE, Robinhood, Fidelity, and Charles Schwab.
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Does Cognizant Technology Solutions have any subsidiaries?
The following companies are subsidiares of Cognizant Technology Solutions: 10th Magnitude, Aces International, Active Intelligence, Adaptra, Advanced Technology Group, AimNet, Avectus Healthcare Solutions LLC, BHS Hospital Services Inc., BHS India Holdings Inc., BHS India Holdings LLC, BHS Physician Services Inc., Bolder Healthcare Solutions, Bright Wolf, Brilliant Service, CSS Investment LLC, Cadient Group, Code Zero, CogDev Malaysia SDN. BHD., CogDev Solutions AB, Cognizant (GB) Limited, Cognizant (Mauritius) Ltd., Cognizant Accounting Services Norway AS, Cognizant Business Consulting SAS, Cognizant Business Services Corporation, Cognizant Business Services Limited, Cognizant Business Services Norway AS, Cognizant Business Services UK Limited, Cognizant Consulting SARL, Cognizant Deutschland GmbH, Cognizant Domestic Holdings Corporation, Cognizant El Salvador Sociedad Anonima de Capital Variable, Cognizant Energy and Financial Services Consulting GmbH, Cognizant France SAS, Cognizant Healthcare Services LLC, Cognizant Holdings UK Limited, Cognizant Horizon Financial Services, Cognizant International Holdings Corporation, Cognizant Japan KK, Cognizant Life Sciences Manufacturing, Cognizant Mobility (Shanghai) Co. Ltd., Cognizant Mobility GmbH, Cognizant Mobility Inc., Cognizant Mobility Romania S.R.L., Cognizant Mortgage Services Corporation, Cognizant Oil and Gas Consulting Services Malaysia SDN. BHD., Cognizant Oil and Gas Consulting Services Norway AS, Cognizant Oil and Gas Consulting Services U.S. Inc., Cognizant Oil and Gas Consulting Services UK Ltd, Cognizant Resources LLC, Cognizant Servicos de Tecnologia e Software do Brasil Ltda, Cognizant Technology Solutions (Dalian) Co. Ltd., Cognizant Technology Solutions (Québec) Inc., Cognizant Technology Solutions (Shanghai) Co Ltd., Cognizant Technology Solutions (Thailand) Co. Ltd., Cognizant Technology Solutions AG, Cognizant Technology Solutions Asia Pacific Pte. 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