Cognizant Technology Solutions Corporation CTSH
- Market cap
- $25.6B
- P/E
- 12.3×
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Free account| 2016 | 2017 | 2018 | 2019 | 2020 | 2021 | 2022 | 2023 | 2024 | 2025 | 2026 | 2027 | 2028 | |
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| 45.44 | 51.52 | 59.47 | 56.73 | 40.01 | 66.19 | 51.33 | 56.45 | 63.79 | 65.15 |
Analyst estimates 2026–2028 Powerpack |
Low Price
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| 63.43 | 76.51 | 85.10 | 74.85 | 82.73 | 90.08 | 93.47 | 76.85 | 82.46 | 90.82 |
High Price
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| 260,200 | 260,000 | 281,600 | 292,500 | 289,500 | 330,600 | 355,300 | 347,700 | 336,800 | 351,600 |
Employees
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| 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 |
Revenue/Emp
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| 13,487 | 14,810 | 16,125 | 16,783 | 16,652 | 18,507 | 19,428 | 19,353 | 19,736 | 21,108 |
Revenue
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| 39.88% | 38.20% | 38.99% | 36.64% | 35.92% | 37.30% | 35.93% | 34.56% | 34.34% | 33.72% |
Gross Margin
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| 2,357 | 2,655 | 2,797 | 2,543 | 2,096 | 2,827 | 3,016 | 2,787 | 2,938 | 3,479 |
EBT
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| 17.48% | 17.93% | 17.35% | 15.15% | 12.59% | 15.28% | 15.52% | 14.40% | 14.89% | 16.48% |
EBT Margin
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| 1,553 | 1,504 | 2,101 | 1,842 | 1,392 | 2,137 | 2,290 | 2,126 | 2,240 | 2,230 |
Net Income
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| 379 | 443 | 498 | 526 | 559 | 574 | 569 | 555 | 542 | 550 |
Depreciation
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| 22.22 | 24.97 | 27.71 | 30.02 | 30.84 | 35.12 | 37.51 | 38.32 | 39.79 | 43.25 |
Revenue/Sh
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| 2.56 | 2.54 | 3.61 | 3.30 | 2.58 | 4.06 | 4.42 | 4.21 | 4.52 | 4.57 |
Earnings/Sh
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| 2.71 | 4.06 | 4.45 | 4.47 | 6.11 | 4.73 | 4.96 | 4.61 | 4.28 | 5.91 |
Cash Flow/Sh
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| (0.49) | (0.48) | (0.65) | (0.70) | (0.74) | (0.53) | (0.64) | (0.63) | (0.60) | (0.45) |
Capex/Sh
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| 2.22 | 3.58 | 3.81 | 3.77 | 5.37 | 4.20 | 4.32 | 3.99 | 3.68 | 5.46 |
Free CF/Sh
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| 17.67 | 17.99 | 19.63 | 19.72 | 20.07 | 22.75 | 23.76 | 26.19 | 29.05 | 30.77 |
Book Value/Sh
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| 607 | 593 | 582 | 559 | 540 | 527 | 518 | 505 | 496 | 488 |
Shares
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| 21.99 | 28.04 | 17.58 | 18.85 | 31.89 | 21.85 | 13.03 | 17.63 | 17.05 | 18.20 |
PE Ratio
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| 2.54 | 2.84 | 2.29 | 2.07 | 2.66 | 2.53 | 1.54 | 1.94 | 1.93 | 1.92 |
PS Ratio
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| 3.20 | 3.94 | 3.23 | 3.15 | 4.08 | 3.90 | 2.42 | 2.84 | 2.65 | 2.70 |
PB Ratio
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| 2.22 | 2.55 | 2.06 | 1.90 | 2.53 | 2.41 | 1.44 | 1.84 | 1.86 | 1.85 |
EV/Sales
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| 22.26 | 17.77 | 14.98 | 15.16 | 14.54 | 20.15 | 12.51 | 17.66 | 20.13 | 14.68 |
EV/FCF
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| 1,645 | 2,407 | 2,592 | 2,499 | 3,299 | 2,495 | 2,568 | 2,330 | 2,124 | 2,883 |
Op' Cash Flow
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| (300) | (284) | (377) | (392) | (398) | (279) | (332) | (317) | (297) | (218) |
Capex
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| 1,345 | 2,123 | 2,215 | 2,107 | 2,901 | 2,216 | 2,236 | 2,013 | 1,827 | 2,665 |
FCF
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| 6,182 | 6,272 | 5,900 | 4,628 | 3,311 | 3,813 | 3,919 | 4,173 | 3,919 | 4,159 |
Working Cap'
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| 797 | 698 | 736 | 700 | 663 | 626 | 638 | 606 | 875 | 543 |
Total Debt
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| (4,372) | (4,358) | (3,775) | (2,724) | (2,061) | (2,093) | (1,863) | (2,029) | (1,368) | (1,371) |
Net Debt
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| 10,728 | 10,669 | 11,424 | 11,022 | 10,836 | 11,991 | 12,309 | 13,227 | 14,408 | 15,015 |
Sh' Equity
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| 11.37% | 10.20% | 13.53% | 11.49% | 8.40% | 12.29% | 12.83% | 11.70% | 11.65% | 10.97% |
ROA
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| 22.51% | 24.57% | 22.89% | 18.48% | 15.06% | 17.84% | 17.76% | 15.01% | 13.86% | 15.52% |
ROIC
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| 15.53% | 14.06% | 19.02% | 16.41% | 12.74% | 18.72% | 18.85% | 16.65% | 16.21% | 15.16% |
ROE
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Cognizant Technology Solutions Corporation (CTSH) key facts
- Cognizant Technology Solutions Corporation (CTSH) is an Information Technology Services company in the Technology sector, listed on Nasdaq.
- Cognizant Technology Solutions Corporation’s revenue for fiscal 2025 (year ended December 2025) was $21.1 billion, up 6.95% from fiscal 2024.
- Net income was $2.2 billion, or $4.57 per share (basic), a net margin of 10.6%.
- As of September 25, 2026, CTSH traded at $57.22, a market capitalization of $25.6 billion.
- At that price the stock trades at 12.3× trailing-twelve-month earnings and 1.2× sales.
- Cognizant Technology Solutions Corporation pays an annual dividend of $1.16 per share, a yield of 1.57%, with a payout ratio of 26.2%.
- Return on equity was 15.2% and debt-to-equity 0.11.
Cognizant Technology Solutions Corporation (CTSH) Latest News
23 Sep
CTSH and Cognition rolled out AI-driven engineering tools now live with Odyssey Logistics and Axis Bank's technology transformation, embedding AI into day-to-day software development and banking platforms. Odyssey uses automation to streamline workflows; Axis Bank targets automation, operational efficiency and modernized platforms. Early proof points show AI-assisted delivery cutting time to release by over 50% and lifting Odyssey's throughput by about a third, hinting at lower costs and a changed delivery model. The Axis Bank AMS 2.0 deal and other wins expand Cognizant's AI-enabled offerings beyond pilots toward broader revenue opportunities. Investors will look for ongoing disclosure of AI-assisted software share, client metrics on release cadence, incident rates and run-rate cost outcomes to gauge execution. AI-enabled delivery improvements and major client agreements signal a material shift in operations with potential margin and revenue impact.
Cognizant (CTSH) and Cognition reported that Odyssey Logistics' transport-management platform was rebuilt from legacy Microsoft Access/VBA forms into cloud-native apps using Devin, Cognition’s autonomous AI engineer. A seven-person Cognizant team conducted the conversion, tests, deployment pipelines and documentation, with every change approved by a tech lead before merge. The project ran inside a fixed budget and window, delivering 37% net cost savings versus a conventional rewrite and about one-third higher delivery throughput. Devin cut time to release-ready code by more than 50% and accelerated greenfield development five to six times. The live OdysseyONE platform will support order intake, execution, visibility and lifecycle management across Odyssey's multimodal network. The effort also expanded offerings to automated migration, Devin-enabled quality engineering and Frontier AI Cyber Defense. Cognizant leads the delivery; Odyssey plans to scale this approach across its business. Autonomous AI-enabled modernization could widen CTSH's delivery leverage and client impact, signaling scalable value across future engagements.
22 Sep
Accenture stock has rebounded about 51% in three months but is still down nearly 20% over the past year and trades about half its three-year high at around $186 a share. A three-year scenario assumes revenue grows from $73.1 billion to $93.2 billion (8.4% annually), margins stay near 10.8%, and earnings reach $10.0 billion. The growth engine is managed services, with $9 billion of acquisitions planned in fiscal 2026, plus a push into OT security and mid-market clients via Accenture Edge, which the firm estimates at a $240 billion addressable market. With a higher multiple (P/E rising from 14.8x to 16.5x), the stock could reach about $268 in three years (roughly 44% upside). Management cautions 2026 growth of 3-4% in local currency; upside depends on large deals slipping into 2027. Downside mainly from multiple compression. Competitor moves into OT security and mid-market could shape Cognizant's competitive landscape and investor sentiment.
Belcan, a Cognizant company, has been named a 2025 PPG Excellent Supplier, earning a global win in PPG’s indirect supplier category. Belcan provides design, software, manufacturing, supply chain, IT and digital engineering solutions to aerospace, defense, space, government services, automotive and industrial markets. PPG’s Excellent Supplier Awards recognize suppliers whose performance exceeds requirements in commercial value, quality, innovation, sustainability, responsiveness, service, delivery, documentation, value-added solutions and compliance, across PPG’s global direct, indirect, logistics and energy base. Don Waugh, Belcan president, said the award reflects its teams' dedication and commitment to high-quality solutions, exceptional service and reliable support that help customers achieve objectives. The recognition highlights Belcan’s focus on operational excellence and customer responsiveness in complex industrial environments. Belcan is a Cognizant company with a 60-year history of delivering integrated engineering and digital solutions. Strengthens Cognizant’s brand and client relationships with a respected supplier award, likely yielding modest positive sentiment and incremental opportunities.
21 Sep
Accenture (ACN) stock has risen ~23% in three months but remains down for the year as it relies on acquisitions to offset slowing organic growth. In June it raised planned fiscal 2026 acquisitions to about $9 billion, funding deals in security for operational technology and three firms with long-term debt while preserving investment-grade status. Those security deals are expected to add about $208 million in annual recurring revenue (48% growth), a small slice of the $73.1 billion revenue trailing twelve months. Organic growth is guided at 3–4% for 2026; acquisitions could contribute about 1.5–2 points. Margins target around 15.8% adjusted operating margin, though some deals lift results slowly. A key test comes with fiscal Q4 2026 on Oct 1 to see if core services outpace deal-driven growth. The stock sits near 64% of its 52-week high. Bought growth adds only about 1.5–2 points of growth with uncertain margin benefits, making the impact moderate.
18 Sep
Accenture shares declined after an analyst flagged softening demand trends in IT services, raising concerns that could extend to peers including Cognizant. Sector-wide demand worries for Accenture may create short-term sentiment pressure and competitive positioning challenges for Cognizant without altering its core trajectory.
16 Sep
Cognizant Technology Solutions Corporation pivots its strategy to AI-driven outcomes and a digital labor model. Cognizant's pivot to AI-driven outcomes and digital labor model constitutes a major strategic move that could significantly alter its trajectory.
14 Sep
Cognizant Technology Solutions (CTSH) may trade 44% below fair value after AI updates. AI updates could moderately shift investor sentiment and valuation perceptions for Cognizant.
13 Sep
Cognizant CFO states AI pressures IT spending while BFSI growth remains strong. AI spending pressures introduce risks to revenue but strong BFSI growth provides offsetting support for Cognizant operations.
11 Sep
Cognizant claims AI creates jobs while its restructuring implies workforce reductions that contradict the assertion. Restructuring signals job cuts that undermine AI employment claims and may pressure investor views on credibility.
10 Sep
Cognizant tests whether 17 AI agents can convert internal productivity gains into measurable revenue growth. AI agent deployment at Cognizant may boost productivity and revenue conversion with moderate effects on operations and positioning.
7 Sep
Cognizant invests in training and upskilling America's workforce to meet AI-era demands through targeted programs and partnerships focused on technology skills development. Workforce AI upskilling initiatives support long-term service capabilities but represent incremental rather than transformative shifts for operations.
31 Aug
Cognizant partners with CrowdStrike to protect critical operations across converged IT and OT environments. Partnership bolsters Cognizant's IT and OT security capabilities with moderate effects on operations and positioning.
28 Aug
Cognizant (CTSH) shares rose 18.3% since the last earnings report on positive results and investor reaction. Earnings-driven stock gains signal moderate effects on near-term sentiment without guaranteed long-term trajectory shifts.
26 Aug
Cognizant enters AI R&D collaboration with Kyowa Kirin to advance automation capabilities in pharmaceutical research. Single client AI R&D deal offers moderate upside to Cognizant's automation positioning without altering core trajectory.
Cognizant stock may trade at a 44% discount despite pressure from fresh AI contracts. AI contract developments and valuation discount may affect financial performance and market sentiment without fundamentally altering long-term trajectory.
16 Aug
Cognizant and Benchling selected as partners to accelerate Kyowa Kirin's R&D. Partnership announcement delivers moderate positive signal for Cognizant's life sciences services revenue without shifting overall company trajectory.
7 Aug
Cognizant (CTSH) held its Q2 2026 earnings call, covering financial results, revenue, margins, guidance, and operational updates for investors. Earnings call delivers key financial metrics and forward guidance that typically drive notable shifts in stock valuation and market perception.
6 Aug
Cognizant Technology Solutions Corporation expands global AI initiatives, prompting investor analysis on growth prospects and competitive stance. Global AI push constitutes major strategic move capable of significantly altering company trajectory.
31 Jul
Cognizant is advancing a broad AI strategy that goes far beyond its work with Anthropic, targeting expanded services, client solutions, and internal capabilities to drive long-term growth in the AI sector. Cognizant's larger AI initiatives are positioned to reshape its service offerings and competitive standing in technology consulting.
30 Jul
Cognizant Q2 earnings call centered on strategic pivot to AI builder capabilities as core growth driver. AI builder shift announced during earnings call marks major strategic move with potential to reshape competitive positioning and long-term performance.
Wedbush states Cognizant has an opportunity to help clients extract value from AI investments. Analyst view on AI service opportunities may moderately lift Cognizant's positioning in tech consulting.
Cognizant is converting AI contracts and dividend payments into a lasting competitive advantage in technology services. AI deals position Cognizant for improved competitive standing in its core services market.
29 Jul
Cognizant Technology Solutions Corporation reported its second quarter 2026 financial results. Quarterly earnings releases drive immediate stock price moves and reset investor expectations for Cognizant.
Cognizant reports strong revenue in Q2 2026 earnings call highlights. Strong revenue in earnings call signals positive financial results with moderate effect on performance outlook.
Cognizant Technology Solutions Corporation held its Q2 2026 earnings call covering financial results, guidance, and operational updates. Quarterly earnings updates and guidance typically affect near-term investor sentiment and valuation without major structural shifts.
Cognizant Technology Solutions Q2 earnings call highlighted financial results, operational metrics and forward guidance for the company. Quarterly earnings details and guidance can moderately influence near-term stock movement and investor sentiment.
Cognizant missed earnings forecasts but beat revenue expectations and raised its full-year outlook. Mixed earnings miss offset by revenue beat and raised guidance points to moderate effects on near-term performance and sentiment.
Cognizant Technology Solutions Corporation forecasts weak quarterly revenue amid cautious client spending. Weak revenue forecast points to short-term pressure on financial results from cautious spending without indicating major strategic shifts.
Cognizant launches EMEA AI Unit to scale agentic AI deployments across Europe, Middle East and Africa. Regional AI unit expands Cognizant's service capabilities in a key growth area but does not alter core operations or market trajectory.