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Cognizant Technology Solutions (CTSH) Stock Forecast & Price Target

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$71.68 -0.48 (-0.67%)
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Cognizant Technology Solutions - Analysts' Recommendations and Stock Price Forecast (2025)

Consensus Rating

Hold
Based on 18 Analyst Ratings
Sell
0
Hold
12
Buy
6

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, 12 have given a hold rating, and 6 have given a buy rating for CTSH.

Consensus Price Target

$86.31
20.41% Upside
According to the 18 analysts' twelve-month price targets for Cognizant Technology Solutions, the average price target is $86.31. The highest price target for CTSH is $100.00, while the lowest price target for CTSH is $76.00. The average price target represents a forecasted upside of 20.41% from the current price of $71.68.
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.
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CTSH Analyst Ratings Over Time

TypeCurrent Forecast
8/26/24 to 8/26/25		1 Month Ago
7/27/24 to 7/27/25		3 Months Ago
5/28/24 to 5/28/25		1 Year Ago
8/27/23 to 8/26/24
Strong Buy
0 Strong Buy rating(s)
0 Strong Buy rating(s)
0 Strong Buy rating(s)
0 Strong Buy rating(s)
Buy
6 Buy rating(s)
6 Buy rating(s)
4 Buy rating(s)
3 Buy rating(s)
Hold
12 Hold rating(s)
13 Hold rating(s)
14 Hold rating(s)
16 Hold rating(s)
Sell
0 Sell rating(s)
0 Sell rating(s)
0 Sell rating(s)
1 Sell rating(s)
Consensus Price Target$86.31$86.18$85.00$76.06
Forecasted Upside20.41% Upside12.40% Upside5.64% Upside-0.98% Downside
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
2.33
2.66
2.53
Consensus RatingHoldModerate BuyModerate Buy
Predicted Upside20.41% Upside63.09% Upside10.50% Upside
News Sentiment Rating
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DateBrokerageAnalyst NameActionRatingPrice TargetUpside/Downside on Report DateDetails
8/20/2025JPMorgan Chase & Co.
2 of 5 stars		Tien-Tsin Huang
Subscribe to MarketBeat All Access for the recommendation accuracy rating		Lower TargetOverweight ➝ Overweight$101.00 ➝ $89.00+25.86%
7/18/2025Guggenheim
2 of 5 stars		Jonathan Lee
Subscribe to MarketBeat All Access for the recommendation accuracy rating		UpgradeNeutral ➝ Buy$90.00+19.11%
7/17/2025Deutsche Bank Aktiengesellschaft
3 of 5 stars		Bryan Keane
Subscribe to MarketBeat All Access for the recommendation accuracy rating		Initiated CoverageHold$80.00+6.49%
7/17/2025Evercore ISI
Subscribe to MarketBeat All Access for the recommendation accuracy rating		David Togut
Subscribe to MarketBeat All Access for the recommendation accuracy rating		Initiated CoverageOutperform$100.00+33.64%
5/1/2025TD Securities
Subscribe to MarketBeat All Access for the recommendation accuracy rating		Bryan Bergin
Subscribe to MarketBeat All Access for the recommendation accuracy rating		Boost TargetHold ➝ Hold$77.00 ➝ $79.00+2.52%
5/1/2025Robert W. Baird
Subscribe to MarketBeat All Access for the recommendation accuracy rating		David Koning
Subscribe to MarketBeat All Access for the recommendation accuracy rating		Boost TargetNeutral ➝ Neutral$78.00 ➝ $82.00+11.46%
5/1/2025Susquehanna
Subscribe to MarketBeat All Access for the recommendation accuracy rating		James Friedman
Subscribe to MarketBeat All Access for the recommendation accuracy rating		UpgradeNeutral ➝ Positive$77.00 ➝ $90.00+22.33%
5/1/2025Needham & Company LLC
Subscribe to MarketBeat All Access for the recommendation accuracy rating		Mayank Tandon
Subscribe to MarketBeat All Access for the recommendation accuracy rating		Reiterated RatingHold ➝ Hold
4/25/2025Barclays
Subscribe to MarketBeat All Access for the recommendation accuracy rating		R. El-Assal
Subscribe to MarketBeat All Access for the recommendation accuracy rating		Lower TargetOverweight ➝ Overweight$103.00 ➝ $90.00+24.79%
3/26/2025Royal Bank Of Canada
Subscribe to MarketBeat All Access for the recommendation accuracy rating		Daniel Perlin
Subscribe to MarketBeat All Access for the recommendation accuracy rating		Reiterated RatingSector Perform ➝ Sector Perform$93.00 ➝ $93.00+18.37%
3/19/2025Mizuho
Subscribe to MarketBeat All Access for the recommendation accuracy rating		S. Kennedy
Subscribe to MarketBeat All Access for the recommendation accuracy rating		UpgradeHold
3/17/2025UBS Group
Subscribe to MarketBeat All Access for the recommendation accuracy rating		Kevin Mcveigh
Subscribe to MarketBeat All Access for the recommendation accuracy rating		Lower TargetNeutral ➝ Neutral$93.00 ➝ $88.00+10.25%
3/12/2025Morgan Stanley
Subscribe to MarketBeat All Access for the recommendation accuracy rating		James Faucette
Subscribe to MarketBeat All Access for the recommendation accuracy rating		Lower TargetEqual Weight ➝ Equal Weight$85.00 ➝ $80.00-3.00%
2/6/2025BMO Capital Markets
Subscribe to MarketBeat All Access for the recommendation accuracy rating		Keith Bachman
Subscribe to MarketBeat All Access for the recommendation accuracy rating		Boost TargetMarket Perform ➝ Market Perform$88.00 ➝ $94.00+12.44%
10/31/2024TD Cowen
Subscribe to MarketBeat All Access for the recommendation accuracy rating		 Boost TargetHold ➝ Hold$75.00 ➝ $76.00+0.52%
9/12/2024The Goldman Sachs Group
Subscribe to MarketBeat All Access for the recommendation accuracy rating		J. Schneider
Subscribe to MarketBeat All Access for the recommendation accuracy rating		Reiterated RatingNeutral ➝ Neutral$76.00 ➝ $76.00+0.46%
8/28/2024Jefferies Financial Group
Subscribe to MarketBeat All Access for the recommendation accuracy rating		 Initiated CoverageBuy ➝ Buy$90.00+16.66%
8/27/2024Daiwa America
Subscribe to MarketBeat All Access for the recommendation accuracy rating		L. Miscioscia
Subscribe to MarketBeat All Access for the recommendation accuracy rating		UpgradeHold
8/7/2024Bank of America
Subscribe to MarketBeat All Access for the recommendation accuracy rating		 UpgradeUnderperform ➝ Neutral$73.00 ➝ $75.00+3.23%
5/2/2024Wedbush
Subscribe to MarketBeat All Access for the recommendation accuracy rating		 Reiterated RatingOutperform ➝ Outperform$85.00+28.98%
4/22/2024Citigroup
Subscribe to MarketBeat All Access for the recommendation accuracy rating		 Lower TargetBuy ➝ Buy$90.00 ➝ $82.00+21.12%
1/5/2024Societe Generale
Subscribe to MarketBeat All Access for the recommendation accuracy rating		 Reiterated RatingHold ➝ Sell$67.00-8.96%
1/4/2024Wolfe Research
Subscribe to MarketBeat All Access for the recommendation accuracy rating		 UpgradeUnderperform ➝ Peer Perform
11/16/2023Redburn Atlantic
Subscribe to MarketBeat All Access for the recommendation accuracy rating		 Initiated CoverageNeutral$68.00-0.60%

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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 Friday, August 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 $70.63, which may present a buying opportunity for investors looking for growth in the technology sector.
  • The company reported a strong quarterly earnings performance, with earnings per share (EPS) of $1.31, exceeding analyst expectations, indicating robust financial health.
  • Revenue growth of 8.1% year-over-year demonstrates the company's ability to expand its market presence and attract new clients.
  • Cognizant Technology Solutions Co. has a solid dividend yield of approximately 1.7%, providing investors with a steady income stream in addition to potential capital appreciation.
  • Analysts have a generally positive outlook, with several upgrades and a consensus target price of around $86.31, suggesting potential upside from the current price level.

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 experienced volatility, with a 12-month high of $90.82 and a low of $65.52, indicating potential risks associated with price fluctuations.
  • Despite recent earnings growth, the company's price-to-earnings (PE) ratio of around 14.79 suggests that the stock may be overvalued compared to its earnings potential.
  • Market analysts have mixed ratings, with a significant number maintaining a "hold" rating, which may indicate uncertainty about the stock's future performance.
  • The company's beta of 0.90 suggests that it is less volatile than the market, which may limit potential gains during bullish market conditions.
  • Recent price target reductions by analysts, such as JPMorgan's cut from $101.00 to $89.00, may signal a lack of confidence in the stock's near-term performance.

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 $86.31, with a high forecast of $100.00 and a low forecast of $76.00.

18 Wall Street analysts have issued "buy," "hold," and "sell" ratings for Cognizant Technology Solutions in the last twelve months. There are currently 12 hold ratings and 6 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.

According to analysts, Cognizant Technology Solutions's stock has a predicted upside of 20.41% based on their 12-month stock forecasts.

Over the previous 90 days, Cognizant Technology Solutions's stock had 1 upgrade by analysts.

Cognizant Technology Solutions has been rated by research analysts at Deutsche Bank Aktiengesellschaft, Evercore ISI, Guggenheim, and JPMorgan Chase & Co. 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.

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This page (NASDAQ:CTSH) was last updated on 8/26/2025 by MarketBeat.com Staff
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