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Cognizant Technology Solutions (CTSH) Stock Forecast & Price Target

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$69.17 +0.58 (+0.85%)
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Cognizant Technology Solutions - Analysts' Recommendations and Stock Price Forecast (2025)

Consensus Rating

Hold
Based on 15 Analyst Ratings
Sell
0
Hold
10
Buy
5

Based on 15 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 15 analysts, 10 have given a hold rating, and 5 have given a buy rating for CTSH.

Consensus Price Target

$86.79
25.47% Upside
According to the 15 analysts' twelve-month price targets for Cognizant Technology Solutions, the average price target is $86.79. 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 25.47% from the current price of $69.17.
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
9/16/24 to 9/16/25		1 Month Ago
8/17/24 to 8/17/25		3 Months Ago
6/18/24 to 6/18/25		1 Year Ago
9/17/23 to 9/16/24
Strong Buy
0 Strong Buy rating(s)
0 Strong Buy rating(s)
0 Strong Buy rating(s)
0 Strong Buy rating(s)
Buy
5 Buy rating(s)
6 Buy rating(s)
4 Buy rating(s)
3 Buy rating(s)
Hold
10 Hold rating(s)
12 Hold rating(s)
14 Hold rating(s)
17 Hold rating(s)
Sell
0 Sell rating(s)
0 Sell rating(s)
0 Sell rating(s)
1 Sell rating(s)
Consensus Price Target$86.79$86.56$85.00$77.44
Forecasted Upside25.47% Upside23.66% Upside7.40% Upside-0.55% Downside
Consensus RatingHoldHoldHoldHold

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
2.65
2.53
Consensus RatingHoldModerate BuyModerate Buy
Predicted Upside25.47% Upside61.40% Upside11.50% Upside
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DateBrokerageAnalystActionRatingPrice TargetReport Date
Upside/Downside		Details
8/20/2025JPMorgan Chase & Co.
2 of 5 stars
Tien-Tsin Huang
Tien-Tsin Huang
Not Rated
Lower TargetOverweight$101.00 ➝ $89.00+25.86%
7/18/2025Guggenheim
3 of 5 stars
Jonathan Lee
Not Rated
UpgradeNeutral ➝ Buy$90.00+19.11%
7/17/2025Deutsche Bank Aktiengesellschaft
3 of 5 stars
Bryan Keane
Not Rated
Initiated CoverageHold$80.00+6.49%
7/17/2025Evercore ISI
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David Togut
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Initiated CoverageOutperform$100.00+33.64%
5/1/2025TD Securities
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Bryan Bergin
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Boost TargetHold$77.00 ➝ $79.00+2.52%
5/1/2025Robert W. Baird
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David Koning
David Koning
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Boost TargetNeutral$78.00 ➝ $82.00+11.46%
5/1/2025Susquehanna
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James Friedman
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
Mayank Tandon
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Reiterated RatingHold
4/25/2025Barclays
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R. El-Assal
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Lower TargetOverweight$103.00 ➝ $90.00+24.79%
3/26/2025Royal Bank Of Canada
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Daniel Perlin
Daniel Perlin
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Reiterated RatingSector 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$93.00 ➝ $88.00+10.25%
3/12/2025Morgan Stanley
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James Faucette
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Lower TargetEqual Weight$85.00 ➝ $80.00-3.00%
2/6/2025BMO Capital Markets
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Keith Bachman
Keith Bachman
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Boost TargetMarket Perform$88.00 ➝ $94.00+12.44%
10/31/2024TD Cowen
Subscribe to MarketBeat All Access for the firm's recommendation accuracy rating		 Boost TargetHold$75.00 ➝ $76.00+0.52%
9/12/2024The Goldman Sachs Group
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J. Schneider
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Reiterated RatingNeutral$76.00 ➝ $76.00+0.46%
8/28/2024Jefferies Financial Group
Subscribe to MarketBeat All Access for the firm's recommendation accuracy rating		 Initiated CoverageBuy$90.00+16.66%
8/27/2024Daiwa America
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L. Miscioscia
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UpgradeHold
8/7/2024Bank of America
Subscribe to MarketBeat All Access for the firm's recommendation accuracy rating		 UpgradeUnderperform ➝ Neutral$73.00 ➝ $75.00+3.23%
5/2/2024Wedbush
Subscribe to MarketBeat All Access for the firm's recommendation accuracy rating		 Reiterated RatingOutperform$85.00+28.98%
4/22/2024Citigroup
Subscribe to MarketBeat All Access for the firm's recommendation accuracy rating		 Lower TargetBuy$90.00 ➝ $82.00+21.12%
1/5/2024Societe Generale
Subscribe to MarketBeat All Access for the firm's recommendation accuracy rating		 Reiterated RatingHold ➝ Sell$67.00-8.96%
1/4/2024Wolfe Research
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11/16/2023Redburn Atlantic
Subscribe to MarketBeat All Access for the firm's 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 Thursday, September 11, 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 $69, which may present a buying opportunity for investors looking for value 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.
  • With a low debt-to-equity ratio, Cognizant Technology Solutions Co. maintains a strong balance sheet, suggesting financial stability and lower risk for investors.
  • The company has a consistent dividend payout, with a yield of 1.8%, providing a steady income stream for investors.

Cognizant Technology Solutions
Bear Case

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

  • Despite recent growth, the stock has received a majority of "Hold" ratings from analysts, indicating a lack of strong bullish sentiment in the market.
  • The average target price set by analysts is around $86.07, suggesting limited upside potential from the current stock price.
  • Recent downgrades from some analysts may reflect concerns about the company's future performance and market conditions.
  • The company's beta of 0.93 indicates that it is less volatile than the market, which may limit potential high returns for aggressive investors.
  • With a price-to-earnings (P/E) ratio of 14.06, the stock may be considered overvalued compared to industry peers, raising concerns about future price appreciation.

CTSH Forecast - Frequently Asked Questions

According to the research reports of 15 Wall Street equities research analysts, the average twelve-month stock price forecast for Cognizant Technology Solutions is $86.79, with a high forecast of $100.00 and a low forecast of $76.00.

15 Wall Street analysts have issued "buy," "hold," and "sell" ratings for Cognizant Technology Solutions in the last twelve months. There are currently 10 hold ratings and 5 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 25.47% 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 9/16/2025 by MarketBeat.com Staff
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