Cognizant Technology Solutions Stock Forecast, Price & News

Cognizant Technology Solutions (NASDAQ:CTSH) Frequently Asked Questions

Is Cognizant Technology Solutions a buy right now?

16 Wall Street analysts have issued "buy," "hold," and "sell" ratings for Cognizant Technology Solutions in the last year. There are currently 1 sell rating, 6 hold ratings and 9 buy ratings for the stock. The consensus among Wall Street analysts is that investors should "buy" Cognizant Technology Solutions stock.
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How has Cognizant Technology Solutions' stock been impacted by Coronavirus (COVID-19)?

Cognizant Technology Solutions' stock was trading at $53.15 on March 11th, 2020 when Coronavirus (COVID-19) reached pandemic status according to the World Health Organization. Since then, CTSH shares have increased by 56.6% and is now trading at $83.25.
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When is Cognizant Technology Solutions' next earnings date?

Cognizant Technology Solutions is scheduled to release its next quarterly earnings announcement on Wednesday, February 2nd 2022.
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How can I listen to Cognizant Technology Solutions' earnings call?

Cognizant Technology Solutions will be holding an earnings conference call on Wednesday, February 2nd at 5:00 PM Eastern. Interested parties can register for or listen to the call using this link or dial in at 201-612-7415 with passcode "13725571".

How were Cognizant Technology Solutions' earnings last quarter?

Cognizant Technology Solutions Co. (NASDAQ:CTSH) posted its earnings results on Tuesday, October, 26th. The information technology service provider reported $1.06 EPS for the quarter, topping analysts' consensus estimates of $1.05 by $0.01. The information technology service provider had revenue of $4.74 billion for the quarter, compared to analysts' expectations of $4.73 billion. Cognizant Technology Solutions had a net margin of 10.48% and a trailing twelve-month return on equity of 17.55%. Cognizant Technology Solutions's revenue was up 11.8% on a year-over-year basis. During the same quarter in the previous year, the business posted $0.97 EPS.
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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, October 27th. Stockholders of record on Friday, November 19th will be given a dividend of $0.24 per share on Tuesday, November 30th. This represents a $0.96 dividend on an annualized basis and a dividend yield of 1.15%. The ex-dividend date is Thursday, November 18th.
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Is Cognizant Technology Solutions a good dividend stock?

Cognizant Technology Solutions pays an annual dividend of $0.96 per share and currently has a dividend yield of 1.14%. Cognizant Technology Solutions has been increasing its dividend for 2 consecutive year(s), indicating that it does not yet have a strong track record of dividend growth. The dividend payout ratio of Cognizant Technology Solutions is 27.12%. This payout ratio is at a healthy, sustainable level, below 75%. Based on earnings estimates, Cognizant Technology Solutions will have a dividend payout ratio of 21.33% next year. This indicates that Cognizant Technology Solutions will be able to sustain or increase its dividend.
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When did Cognizant Technology Solutions' stock split? How did Cognizant Technology Solutions' stock split work?

Cognizant Technology Solutions's stock split before market open on Monday, March 10th 2014. The 2-1 split was announced on Wednesday, February 5th 2014. The newly issued shares were distributed to shareholders after the market closes on Friday, March 7th 2014. An investor that had 100 shares of Cognizant Technology Solutions stock prior to the split would have 200 shares after the split.

How will Cognizant Technology Solutions' stock buyback program work?

Cognizant Technology Solutions declared that its Board of Directors has approved a stock repurchase plan on Wednesday, February 5th 2020, which allows the company to buyback $2,000,000,000.00 in shares, according to EventVestor. This buyback authorization allows the company to purchase up to 5.8% of its shares through open market purchases. Shares buyback plans are typically a sign that the company's board of directors believes its stock is undervalued.

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

Cognizant Technology Solutions updated its fourth quarter 2021 earnings guidance on Wednesday, November, 3rd. The company provided earnings per share guidance of for the period. The company issued revenue guidance of $4.75 billion-$4.79 billion, compared to the consensus revenue estimate of $4.76 billion.

What price target have analysts set for CTSH?

16 equities research analysts have issued 12 month price objectives for Cognizant Technology Solutions' stock. Their forecasts range from $77.00 to $104.00. On average, they expect Cognizant Technology Solutions' stock price to reach $90.50 in the next twelve months. This suggests a possible upside of 8.7% from the stock's current price.
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Who are Cognizant Technology Solutions' key executives?

Cognizant Technology Solutions' management team includes the following people:

• Brian J. Humphries, Chief Executive Officer & Director
• Jan Siegmund, Chief Financial Officer
• Balu Ganesh Ayyar, EVP & President-Digital Operations
• Becky Schmitt, Chief People Officer & Executive Vice President (LinkedIn Profile)
• Allen Shaheen, Executive Vice President

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

5,992 employees have rated Cognizant Technology Solutions CEO Brian Humphries on Glassdoor.com. Brian Humphries has an approval rating of 75% among Cognizant Technology Solutions' employees.

Who are some of Cognizant Technology Solutions' key competitors?

Some companies that are related to Cognizant Technology Solutions include Accenture (ACN), International Business Machines (IBM), EPAM Systems (EPAM), Gartner (IT), Leidos (LDOS), Booz Allen Hamilton (BAH), Amdocs (DOX), CACI International (CACI), Teradata (TDC), ManTech International (MANT), Unisys (UIS), Forrester Research (FORR), The Hackett Group (HCKT) and ServiceSource International (SREV).
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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).

What is Cognizant Technology Solutions' stock symbol?

Cognizant Technology Solutions trades on the NASDAQ under the ticker symbol "CTSH."

Who are Cognizant Technology Solutions' major shareholders?

Cognizant Technology Solutions' stock is owned by a variety of institutional and retail investors. Top institutional shareholders include Nordea Investment Management AB (1.09%), LGT Capital Partners LTD. (0.38%), Scharf Investments LLC (0.26%), Russell Investments Group Ltd. (0.24%), Retirement Systems of Alabama (0.22%) and Wedge Capital Management L L P NC (0.14%). Company insiders that own Cognizant Technology Solutions stock include Andrew J Stafford, Becky Schmitt, Dharmendra Kumar Sinha, Francisco Dsouza, John Nelson Fox Jr, Karen Mcloughlin, Malcolm Frank, Matthew W Friedrich, Michael Patsalos-Fox and Robert Telesmanic.
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Which major investors are selling Cognizant Technology Solutions stock?

CTSH stock was sold by a variety of institutional investors in the last quarter, including LGT Capital Partners LTD., Russell Investments Group Ltd., Scharf Investments LLC, State of Alaska Department of Revenue, Gulf International Bank UK Ltd, DNB Asset Management AS, Retirement Systems of Alabama, and Royal London Asset Management Ltd.. Company insiders that have sold Cognizant Technology Solutions company stock in the last year include Andrew J Stafford, Becky Schmitt, Malcolm Frank, Michael Patsalos-Fox, and Robert Telesmanic.
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Which major investors are buying Cognizant Technology Solutions stock?

CTSH stock was acquired by a variety of institutional investors in the last quarter, including Wedge Capital Management L L P NC, National Bank of Canada FI, Cullinan Associates Inc., First Hawaiian Bank, Aries Wealth Management, Alpha Cubed Investments LLC, Strategy Asset Managers LLC, and Boston Trust Walden Corp.
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How do I buy shares of Cognizant Technology Solutions?

Shares of CTSH 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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What is Cognizant Technology Solutions' stock price today?

One share of CTSH stock can currently be purchased for approximately $83.25.

How much money does Cognizant Technology Solutions make?

Cognizant Technology Solutions has a market capitalization of $43.73 billion and generates $16.65 billion in revenue each year. The information technology service provider earns $1.39 billion in net income (profit) each year or $3.54 on an earnings per share basis.

How many employees does Cognizant Technology Solutions have?

Cognizant Technology Solutions employs 289,500 workers across the globe.

Does Cognizant Technology Solutions have any subsidiaries?

The following companies are subsidiares of Cognizant Technology Solutions: 10th Magnitude, Aces International, Active Intelligence, Adaptra, Adaptra Group Holdings Pty Limited, Adaptra Group Pty Limited, Advanced Technology Group Inc, Advanced Technology Group Inc., AimNet, Allocable LLC, Arrow Consulting & Design LLC, Arrow Designs India Private Limited, Arrow Digital International LLC, Arrow Digital LLC, Arrow Digital Ukraine LLC, Avectus Healthcare Solutions LLC, BHS Hospital Services Inc., BHS India Holdings Inc., BHS India Holdings LLC, BHS Physician Services Inc., Bolder Anesthesia Solutions Inc., Bolder Healthcare Solutions, Bright Wolf, Brilliant Service, CSS Investment LLC, Cadient Group, Cadient Group Inc., 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 Global Services Private Limited, Cognizant Healthcare Services LLC, Cognizant Holdings UK Limited, Cognizant Horizon Financial Services, Cognizant International Holdings Corporation, Cognizant Japan KK, 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 Servicos de Tecnologia e Software do Brasil S/A, Cognizant Technology Services Private Limited, Cognizant Technology Solutions (Dalian) Co. Ltd., Cognizant Technology Solutions (Netherlands) B.V., Cognizant Technology Solutions (Québec) Inc., Cognizant Technology Solutions (Shanghai) Co Ltd., Cognizant Technology Solutions (Thailand) Co. Ltd., Cognizant Technology Solutions AG, Cognizant Technology Solutions Americas Corporation, Cognizant Technology Solutions Asia Pacific Pte. 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When was Cognizant Technology Solutions founded?

Cognizant Technology Solutions was founded in 1994.

What is Cognizant Technology Solutions' official website?

The official website for Cognizant Technology Solutions is www.cognizant.com.

Where are Cognizant Technology Solutions' headquarters?

Cognizant Technology Solutions is headquartered at GLENPOINTE CENTRE WEST 500 FRANK W. BURR BLVD., TEANECK NJ, 07666.

How can I contact Cognizant Technology Solutions?

Cognizant Technology Solutions' mailing address is GLENPOINTE CENTRE WEST 500 FRANK W. BURR BLVD., TEANECK NJ, 07666. The information technology service provider can be reached via phone at (201) 801-0233, via email at [email protected], or via fax at 201-801-0243.