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Cognizant Technology Solutions (CTSH) Stock Forecast & Price Target

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$77.70 +2.47 (+3.28%)
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Cognizant Technology Solutions - Analysts' Recommendations and Stock Price Forecast (2025)

MarketBeat calculates consensus analyst ratings for stocks using the most recent rating from each Wall Street analyst that has rated a stock within the last twelve months. Each analyst's rating is normalized to a standardized rating score of 1 (sell), 2 (hold), 3 (buy) or 4 (strong buy). Analyst consensus ratings scores are calculated using the mean average of the number of normalized sell, hold, buy and strong buy ratings from Wall Street analysts. Each stock's consensus analyst rating is derived from its calculated consensus ratings score (0 to .5 = Strong Sell, .5 to 1 = Sell, 1 to 1.5 = Reduce, 1.5 to 2.5 = Hold, 2.5 to 3.0 = Moderate Buy, 3.0 to 3.5 = Buy, >3.5 = Strong Buy). MarketBeat's consensus price targets are a mean average of the most recent available price targets set by each analyst that has set a price target for the stock in the last twelve months. MarketBeat's consensus ratings and consensus price targets may differ from those calculated by other firms due to differences in methodology and available data.

Consensus Rating

Sell
0
Hold
15
Buy
3

Based on 18 Wall Street analysts who have issued ratings for Cognizant Technology Solutions in the last 12 months, the stock has a consensus rating of "Hold." Out of the 18 analysts, 15 have given a hold rating, and 3 have given a buy rating for CTSH.

Consensus Price Target

$83.87
7.94% Upside
According to the 18 analysts' twelve-month price targets for Cognizant Technology Solutions, the average price target is $83.87. The highest price target for CTSH is $94.00, while the lowest price target for CTSH is $75.00. The average price target represents a forecasted upside of 7.94% from the current price of $77.70.
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CTSH Analyst Ratings Over Time

TypeCurrent Forecast
5/2/24 to 5/2/25
1 Month Ago
4/2/24 to 4/2/25
3 Months Ago
2/2/24 to 2/1/25
1 Year Ago
5/3/23 to 5/2/24
Strong Buy
0 Strong Buy rating(s)
0 Strong Buy rating(s)
0 Strong Buy rating(s)
0 Strong Buy rating(s)
Buy
3 Buy rating(s)
4 Buy rating(s)
4 Buy rating(s)
4 Buy rating(s)
Hold
15 Hold rating(s)
14 Hold rating(s)
15 Hold rating(s)
13 Hold rating(s)
Sell
0 Sell rating(s)
0 Sell rating(s)
0 Sell rating(s)
1 Sell rating(s)
Consensus Price Target$83.87$84.56$81.12$75.63
Forecasted Upside7.94% Upside10.21% Upside-1.81% Downside14.12% Upside
Consensus Rating
Hold
Hold
Hold
Hold

CTSH Analyst Recommendations By Month

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CTSH Price Targets by Month

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Cognizant Technology Solutions Stock vs. The Competition

TypeCognizant Technology SolutionsComputer and Technology CompaniesS&P 500
Consensus Rating Score
2.17
2.66
2.54
Consensus RatingHoldModerate BuyModerate Buy
Predicted Upside9.13% Upside131.05% Upside18.54% Upside
News Sentiment Rating
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DateBrokerageAnalyst NameActionRatingPrice TargetUpside/Downside on Report DateDetails
5/1/2025TD Securities
4 of 5 stars
Bryan Bergin
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Boost TargetHold ➝ Hold$77.00 ➝ $79.00+2.52%
5/1/2025Robert W. Baird
2 of 5 stars
David Koning
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Boost TargetNeutral ➝ Neutral$78.00 ➝ $82.00+11.46%
5/1/2025Susquehanna
2 of 5 stars
James Friedman
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UpgradeNeutral ➝ Positive$77.00 ➝ $90.00+22.33%
5/1/2025Needham & Company LLC
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Mayank Tandon
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Reiterated RatingHold ➝ Hold
4/29/2025JPMorgan Chase & Co.
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Tien-Tsin Huang
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Lower TargetNeutral ➝ Neutral$92.00 ➝ $81.00+11.60%
4/25/2025Barclays
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R. El-Assal
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Lower TargetOverweight ➝ Overweight$103.00 ➝ $90.00+24.79%
4/23/2025Guggenheim
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Jonathan Lee
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Reiterated RatingNeutral ➝ Neutral
3/26/2025Royal Bank of Canada
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Daniel Perlin
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Reiterated RatingSector Perform ➝ Sector Perform$93.00 ➝ $93.00+18.37%
3/19/2025Mizuho
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S. Kennedy
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UpgradeHold
3/17/2025UBS Group
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Kevin Mcveigh
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Lower TargetNeutral ➝ Neutral$93.00 ➝ $88.00+10.25%
3/12/2025Morgan Stanley
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James Faucette
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Lower TargetEqual Weight ➝ Equal Weight$85.00 ➝ $80.00-3.00%
2/6/2025BMO Capital Markets
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Keith Bachman
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Boost TargetMarket Perform ➝ Market Perform$88.00 ➝ $94.00+12.44%
10/31/2024TD Cowen
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 Boost TargetHold ➝ Hold$75.00 ➝ $76.00+0.52%
10/22/2024Deutsche Bank Aktiengesellschaft
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 Boost TargetHold ➝ Hold$70.00 ➝ $80.00+5.29%
9/12/2024The Goldman Sachs Group
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J. Schneider
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Reiterated RatingNeutral ➝ Neutral$76.00 ➝ $76.00+0.46%
8/28/2024Jefferies Financial Group
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 Initiated CoverageBuy ➝ Buy$90.00+16.66%
8/27/2024Daiwa America
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L. Miscioscia
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UpgradeHold
8/7/2024Bank of America
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 UpgradeUnderperform ➝ Neutral$73.00 ➝ $75.00+3.23%
5/2/2024Wedbush
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 Reiterated RatingOutperform ➝ Outperform$85.00+28.98%
4/22/2024Citigroup
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 Lower TargetBuy ➝ Buy$90.00 ➝ $82.00+21.12%
3/26/2024Evercore ISI
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 Boost TargetIn-Line ➝ In-Line$65.00 ➝ $70.00-3.07%
1/5/2024Societe Generale
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 Reiterated RatingHold ➝ Sell$67.00-8.96%
1/4/2024Wolfe Research
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 UpgradeUnderperform ➝ Peer Perform
11/16/2023Redburn Atlantic
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 Initiated CoverageNeutral$68.00-0.60%
5/4/202351job
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 Reiterated RatingReiterates
5/4/2023HSBC
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 UpgradeHold ➝ Buy$75.00+19.35%

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

These pros and cons were generated based on recent news and financial data from MarketBeat in order to provide readers with the fastest and most accurate insights. They were last updated on Tuesday, April 22, 2025. Please send any questions or comments about these Cognizant Technology Solutions pros and cons to contact@marketbeat.com.

Cognizant Technology Solutions
Bull Case

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

  • The current stock price is around $78, which is significantly lower than its fifty-two week high of $90.82, indicating potential for price appreciation.
  • The company recently increased its quarterly dividend to $0.31, reflecting a commitment to returning value to shareholders and a healthy payout ratio of 27.49%.
  • Cognizant Technology Solutions Co. has announced a $2.00 billion share buyback program, suggesting that the management believes the stock is undervalued, which can enhance shareholder value.
  • With a return on equity of 16.78% and a net margin of 11.35%, the company demonstrates strong profitability and efficient use of equity, which are attractive traits for investors.
  • Analysts have a consensus rating of "Hold" with an average price target of $84.44, indicating that there is room for growth in the stock price based on analyst expectations.

Cognizant Technology Solutions
Bear Case

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

  • The stock has faced downward pressure, with some analysts lowering their price targets, which may indicate concerns about future performance.
  • Despite the recent dividend increase, the yield of 1.80% is relatively low compared to other investment opportunities, which may not attract income-focused investors.
  • The company has a debt-to-equity ratio of 0.06, which is low, but it may indicate that the company is not leveraging debt to fuel growth, potentially limiting expansion opportunities.
  • Recent analyst reports show a mix of ratings, with several firms issuing "hold" or "neutral" ratings, suggesting uncertainty about the stock's future performance.
  • The company's earnings growth expectations for the current fiscal year are moderate, with forecasts of 4.98 earnings per share, which may not excite growth-oriented investors.

CTSH Forecast - Frequently Asked Questions

According to the research reports of 18 Wall Street equities research analysts, the average twelve-month stock price forecast for Cognizant Technology Solutions is $83.87, with a high forecast of $94.00 and a low forecast of $75.00.

18 Wall Street research analysts have issued "buy," "hold," and "sell" ratings for Cognizant Technology Solutions in the last twelve months. There are currently 15 hold ratings and 3 buy ratings for the stock. The consensus among Wall Street research 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.

According to analysts, Cognizant Technology Solutions's stock has a predicted upside of 7.94% based on their 12-month stock forecasts.

Over the previous 90 days, Cognizant Technology Solutions's stock had 2 upgrades by analysts.

Cognizant Technology Solutions has been rated by research analysts at Barclays, BMO Capital Markets, Guggenheim, JPMorgan Chase & Co., Mizuho, Morgan Stanley, Needham & Company LLC, Robert W. Baird, Royal Bank of Canada, Susquehanna, TD Securities, and UBS Group in the past 90 days.

Analysts like Cognizant Technology Solutions less than other "computer and technology" companies. The consensus rating for Cognizant Technology Solutions is Hold while the average consensus rating for "computer and technology" companies is Moderate Buy. Learn more on how CTSH compares to other companies.


This page (NASDAQ:CTSH) was last updated on 5/2/2025 by MarketBeat.com Staff
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