Cognizant Technology Solutions (CTSH) Stock Forecast & Price Target $52.75 0.00 (0.00%) Closing price 05/22/2026 04:00 PM EasternExtended Trading$52.47 -0.28 (-0.54%) As of 05/22/2026 07:59 PM Eastern Extended trading is trading that happens on electronic markets outside of regular trading hours. This is a fair market value extended hours price provided by Massive. Learn more. Add Compare Share Share Analyst Forecasts Stock AnalysisAnalyst ForecastsChartCompetitorsDividendEarningsFinancialsHeadlinesInsider TradesOptions ChainOwnershipSEC FilingsShort InterestTrendsBuy This Stock Cognizant Technology Solutions - Analysts' Recommendations and Stock Price Forecast (2026) How MarketBeat Calculates Price Target and Consensus Rating Consensus Rating HoldBased on 22 Analyst RatingsSell0Hold12Buy10 Based on 22 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 22 analysts, 12 have given a hold rating, and 10 have given a buy rating for CTSH. Consensus Price Target $73.0038.39% Upside According to the 22 analysts' twelve-month price targets for Cognizant Technology Solutions, the average price target is $73.00. The highest price target for CTSH is $100.00, while the lowest price target for CTSH is $51.00. The average price target represents a forecasted upside of 38.39% from the current price of $52.75. 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. 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CTSH Analyst Ratings Over TimeTypeCurrent Forecast5/25/25 to 5/25/261 Month Ago4/25/25 to 4/25/263 Months Ago2/24/25 to 2/24/261 Year Ago5/25/24 to 5/25/25Strong Buy0 Strong Buy rating(s)0 Strong Buy rating(s)0 Strong Buy rating(s)0 Strong Buy rating(s)Buy10 Buy rating(s)11 Buy rating(s)10 Buy rating(s)4 Buy rating(s)Hold12 Hold rating(s)13 Hold rating(s)12 Hold rating(s)14 Hold rating(s)Sell0 Sell rating(s)0 Sell rating(s)0 Sell rating(s)0 Sell rating(s)Consensus Price Target$73.00$84.62$90.17$85.00Forecasted Upside38.39% Upside53.55% Upside47.67% Upside7.43% UpsideConsensus RatingHoldHoldHoldHold CTSH Analyst Recommendations By MonthAnalyst Ratings Chart DescriptionThe chart below shows how a company's ratings by analysts have changed over time. Each bar represents the previous year of ratings for that month. Within each bar, the sell ratings are shown in red, the hold ratings are shown in yellow, the buy ratings are shown in green, and the strong buy ratings are shown in dark green.Skip Chart & View Analyst Rating History CTSH Price Targets by MonthAverage Share Price and Price Target by Month Chart DescriptionThe chart below shows how a company's share price and consensus price target have changed over time. The dark blue line represents the company's actual price. The lighter blue line represents the stock's consensus price target. The even lighter blue range in the background of the two lines represents the low price target and the high price target for each stock.Skip Chart and View Analyst Price Target HistorySkip Chart & View Price History Table Cognizant Technology Solutions Stock vs. The CompetitionTypeCognizant Technology SolutionsComputer and Technology CompaniesBroader MarketConsensus Rating Score 2.45 2.29 2.52Consensus RatingHoldHoldModerate BuyPredicted Upside38.39% Upside156.70% Upside15.09% UpsideNews Sentiment RatingPositive NewsSee Recent CTSH NewsPositive NewsPositive News Recent Analyst Forecasts and Stock Ratings All Ratings Strong Buy Buy Hold Sell Rating Show All Upside > 100% Upside 50% - 100% Upside 20% - 50% Upside 10% - 20% Upside 0% - 10% Downside 0% - 10% Downside 10% - 20% Downside 20% - 50% Downside 50% - 100% Downside > 100% Upside/Downside All Actions Upgrades Downgrades Initiates Coverage Raises Target Lowers Target Reiterates Rating Action Custom Range 1 Month 3 Months 6 Months Year-to-Date 1 Year 3 Years 5 Years Time Frame Start Date End Date Most Recent from Each Brokerage All Show Export DateBrokerageAnalystActionRatingPrice TargetReport Date Upside/DownsideDetails5/15/2026 Citigroup4 of 5 starsBryan KeaneNot RatedLower TargetNeutral$58.00 ➝ $51.00+8.34%5/13/2026 Weiss RatingsNot Rated DowngradeHold (C) ➝ Hold (C-)5/11/2026 UBS Group4 of 5 starsKevin McVeigh1 of 5 starsLower Target$60.00 ➝ $55.00+13.66%5/11/2026 Berenberg BankSubscribe to MarketBeat All Access for the firm's recommendation accuracy rating Lower TargetBuy$107.00 ➝ $81.00+60.31%5/7/2026 Dbs BankSubscribe to MarketBeat All Access for the firm's recommendation accuracy rating Lower Target$80.00 ➝ $66.00+31.01%5/6/2026 MizuhoSubscribe to MarketBeat All Access for the firm's recommendation accuracy ratingDan DolevSubscribe to MarketBeat All Access for the analyst's recommendation accuracy ratingLower TargetNeutral$87.00 ➝ $68.00+31.10%5/4/2026 Jefferies Financial GroupSubscribe to MarketBeat All Access for the firm's recommendation accuracy rating Lower TargetBuy$80.00 ➝ $65.00+22.68%5/1/2026 SusquehannaSubscribe to MarketBeat All Access for the firm's recommendation accuracy ratingJames FriedmanSubscribe to MarketBeat All Access for the analyst's recommendation accuracy ratingLower TargetPositive$98.00 ➝ $88.00+66.35%4/30/2026 TD CowenSubscribe to MarketBeat All Access for the firm's recommendation accuracy ratingBryan C.Subscribe to MarketBeat All Access for the analyst's recommendation accuracy ratingReiterated RatingHold$71.00 ➝ $62.00+16.70%4/30/2026 EvercoreSubscribe to MarketBeat All Access for the firm's recommendation accuracy rating Lower Target$100.00 ➝ $70.00+31.17%Goldman Sachs just told you what to buy (most people missed it) (Ad)Goldman Sachs just revealed that 40% of AI data centers will be crippled by electricity shortages by 2027 - not chips, not funding, but power. Demand is growing 15% per year and the grid can't keep up. One small company makes the exact equipment these data centers need. They're sitting on $1.5 billion in orders, their hardware is already inside Musk's Colossus, and the stock still trades like a name nobody's heard of. Analyst Dylan Jovine is releasing the ticker for free.See the stock positioned to solve AI's biggest power crisis4/30/2026 HSBCSubscribe to MarketBeat All Access for the firm's recommendation accuracy rating Lower Target$98.00 ➝ $80.00+49.91%4/30/2026 BMO Capital MarketsSubscribe to MarketBeat All Access for the firm's recommendation accuracy rating Lower Target$83.00 ➝ $63.00+18.05%4/30/2026 Morgan StanleySubscribe to MarketBeat All Access for the firm's recommendation accuracy ratingJames FaucetteSubscribe to MarketBeat All Access for the analyst's recommendation accuracy ratingLower TargetEqual Weight$70.00 ➝ $63.00+19.72%4/30/2026 GuggenheimSubscribe to MarketBeat All Access for the firm's recommendation accuracy ratingJonathan LeeSubscribe to MarketBeat All Access for the analyst's recommendation accuracy ratingLower TargetBuy$85.00 ➝ $80.00+50.95%4/30/2026 Wells Fargo & CompanySubscribe to MarketBeat All Access for the firm's recommendation accuracy ratingJason KupferbergSubscribe to MarketBeat All Access for the analyst's recommendation accuracy ratingLower TargetOverweight$98.00 ➝ $83.00+56.23%4/30/2026 NomuraSubscribe to MarketBeat All Access for the firm's recommendation accuracy rating Boost TargetBuy$92.00 ➝ $93.00+74.41%4/30/2026 WedbushSubscribe to MarketBeat All Access for the firm's recommendation accuracy ratingSteven WahrhaftigSubscribe to MarketBeat All Access for the analyst's recommendation accuracy ratingLower TargetNeutral$61.00 ➝ $56.00+3.24%4/29/2026 The Goldman Sachs GroupSubscribe to MarketBeat All Access for the firm's recommendation accuracy rating Set Target$75.00+37.11%4/28/2026 JPMorgan Chase & Co.Subscribe to MarketBeat All Access for the firm's recommendation accuracy ratingTien-Tsin HuangSubscribe to MarketBeat All Access for the analyst's recommendation accuracy ratingLower TargetOverweight$92.00 ➝ $74.00+33.83%4/10/2026 Robert W. BairdSubscribe to MarketBeat All Access for the firm's recommendation accuracy ratingDavid KoningSubscribe to MarketBeat All Access for the analyst's recommendation accuracy ratingSet TargetNeutral$90.00 ➝ $72.00+24.97%2/10/2026 ArgusSubscribe to MarketBeat All Access for the firm's recommendation accuracy rating UpgradeHold2/5/2026 Royal Bank Of CanadaSubscribe to MarketBeat All Access for the firm's recommendation accuracy ratingDaniel R.Subscribe to MarketBeat All Access for the analyst's recommendation accuracy ratingBoost TargetSector Perform$82.00 ➝ $88.00+12.98%1/26/2026 Deutsche Bank AktiengesellschaftSubscribe to MarketBeat All Access for the firm's recommendation accuracy rating UpgradeHold ➝ Buy$100.00+18.79%11/21/2025 William BlairSubscribe to MarketBeat All Access for the firm's recommendation accuracy ratingMaggie NolanSubscribe to MarketBeat All Access for the analyst's recommendation accuracy ratingUpgradeMarket Perform ➝ Outperform5/1/2025 TD SecuritiesSubscribe to MarketBeat All Access for the firm's recommendation accuracy ratingBryan BerginSubscribe to MarketBeat All Access for the analyst's recommendation accuracy ratingBoost TargetHold$77.00 ➝ $79.00+2.52%5/1/2025 Needham & Company LLCSubscribe to MarketBeat All Access for the firm's recommendation accuracy ratingMayank TandonSubscribe to MarketBeat All Access for the analyst's recommendation accuracy ratingReiterated RatingHold4/25/2025 BarclaysSubscribe to MarketBeat All Access for the firm's recommendation accuracy ratingRamsey El-AssalSubscribe to MarketBeat All Access for the analyst's recommendation accuracy ratingLower TargetOverweight$103.00 ➝ $90.00+24.79%8/27/2024 Daiwa Securities GroupSubscribe to MarketBeat All Access for the firm's recommendation accuracy ratingLouis MisciosciaSubscribe to MarketBeat All Access for the analyst's recommendation accuracy ratingUpgradeHold8/7/2024 Bank of AmericaSubscribe to MarketBeat All Access for the firm's recommendation accuracy rating UpgradeUnderperform ➝ Neutral$73.00 ➝ $75.00+3.23%Analyst ratings data on MarketBeat is provided by Benzinga and other data providers. This page was last refreshed on Monday at 10:44 PM ET. 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 Sunday, May 17, 2026. Please send any questions or comments about these Cognizant Technology Solutions pros and cons to contact@marketbeat.com. Cognizant Technology Solutions Bull Case Here are some ways that investors could benefit from investing in Cognizant Technology Solutions Co.: The current stock price is around $66, which may present a buying opportunity for investors looking for value in the technology sector. Cognizant Technology Solutions Co. has shown a year-over-year revenue growth of approximately 5.8%, indicating a positive trend in its financial performance. The company has a strong return on equity of 17.50%, suggesting effective management and profitability relative to shareholder equity. With a consensus rating of "Hold" from analysts, there is a balanced outlook on the stock, which may appeal to conservative investors. The company recently announced a quarterly dividend of $0.33 per share, providing a steady income stream for investors, with an annualized yield of 2.6%. Cognizant Technology Solutions Bear Case Investors should be bearish about investing in Cognizant Technology Solutions Co. for these reasons: Several analysts have recently lowered their price targets for the stock, indicating a potential lack of confidence in its near-term performance. The stock has a 52-week high of $87.03, suggesting that it may be trading at a lower valuation compared to its peak, which could raise concerns about future growth. With twelve analysts issuing a "Hold" rating, there may be uncertainty regarding the stock's ability to outperform the market. The company's dividend payout ratio is currently at 28.70%, which, while sustainable, may limit the potential for future dividend increases. Recent reports indicate that the technology sector is facing increased competition, which could impact Cognizant Technology Solutions Co.'s market share and profitability. CTSH Forecast - Frequently Asked Questions What is Cognizant Technology Solutions' forecast for 2026? According to the research reports of 22 Wall Street equities research analysts, the average twelve-month stock price forecast for Cognizant Technology Solutions is $73.00, with a high forecast of $100.00 and a low forecast of $51.00. Should I buy or sell Cognizant Technology Solutions stock right now? 22 Wall Street research analysts have issued "buy," "hold," and "sell" ratings for Cognizant Technology Solutions in the last year. There are currently 12 hold ratings and 10 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. Does Cognizant Technology Solutions's stock price have much upside? According to analysts, Cognizant Technology Solutions's stock has a predicted upside of 38.39% based on their 12-month stock forecasts. Has Cognizant Technology Solutions been downgraded by Wall Street analysts recently? Over the previous 90 days, Cognizant Technology Solutions's stock had 2 downgrades by analysts. What analysts cover Cognizant Technology Solutions? Cognizant Technology Solutions has been rated by research analysts at Berenberg Bank, BMO Capital Markets, Citigroup, Dbs Bank, Evercore, Guggenheim, HSBC, Jefferies Financial Group, JPMorgan Chase & Co., Mizuho, Morgan Stanley, Nomura, Robert W. Baird, Susquehanna, TD Cowen, The Goldman Sachs Group, UBS Group, Wedbush, Weiss Ratings, and Wells Fargo & Company in the past 90 days. Do Wall Street analysts like Cognizant Technology Solutions more than its competitors? Analysts like Cognizant Technology Solutions more than other "computer and technology" companies. The consensus rating score for Cognizant Technology Solutions is 2.45 while the average consensus rating score for "computer and technology" companies is 2.29. Learn more on how CTSH compares to other companies. 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