Cognizant Technology Solutions Corp Class A (CTSH)

Cognizant Technology Solutions Corporation is a common stock listing on NASDAQ representing the company’s ordinary equity. The company is a professional services provider focused on consulting, technology, and outsourcing services across North America, Europe, and other international markets. Its operations are organized into four segments: Financial Services; Health Sciences; Products and Resources; and Communications, Media and Technology. Cognizant offers a broad set of capabilities that includes AI-related services, consulting, application development, systems integration, quality engineering, application maintenance, infrastructure, security, engineering research and development, and business process services and automation. It also provides AI-led automation, business process outsourcing, and digital experience services through Cognizant Moment. In addition, the company develops, licenses, implements, and supports software products and platforms, including industry-specific offerings for sectors such as healthcare, banking, insurance, manufacturing, retail, media, education, logistics, energy, and utilities. Cognizant was incorporated in 1988 and is headquartered in Teaneck, New Jersey.


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Ticker Fair Value Fair Value Upside/Downside Fair Value Rating Analyst Price Target Analyst Target Upside/Downside Analyst Target Rating Overall Financial Health Upcoming Dividend Ex-Date Dividend Payment Date Dividend Yield Next Earnings Date P/E Ratio Price-to-Book Ratio Price-to-Sales Ratio Market Cap Enterprise Value Total Debt / Total Capital Free Float / Shares Outstanding Altman Z-Score Payout Ratio Free Cash Flow / Net Income
NASDAQ-CTSH
$88.28
32.7% Upside
Undervalued
$69.50
4.5% Upside
Fair
Good
November 13, 2026
November 25, 2026
2.0%
February 10, 2027
11.6x
2.0x
1.4x
29.754 B
30.325 B
6.7%
99.7%
7.9
23.9%
91.8%
Valuation • Fair Value

Cognizant Technology Solutions Corp Class A (NASDAQ-CTSH) Fair Value by Valuation Model

Review the available estimates for Cognizant Technology Solutions Corp Class A (NASDAQ-CTSH), including DCF Fair Value, Ben Graham Formula Value, EPV Fair Value, Comps Fair Value.

Primary Valuation Read

Fair Value

$88.28

Estimated upside of 32.7% versus the current market price.

Fair Value Confidence

Med

Confidence level for the primary fair value estimate.

DCF Fair Value

$101.76

Discounted cash flow valuation reference.

Ben Graham Formula Value

$63.86

Classic Ben Graham valuation formula reference.

EPV Fair Value

$76.89

Earnings power value estimate.

Comps Fair Value

$76.69

Comparable-company valuation reference.

Analyst Price Target

$69.50

Analysts imply upside of 4.5%.

How to read these valuation models

Use the 7 available valuation references for Cognizant Technology Solutions Corp Class A (NASDAQ-CTSH) as analytical inputs, not a standalone conclusion. Valuation methods can differ because they rely on different assumptions, time horizons and financial inputs; compare the estimates with the current price and the company’s financial quality.

Profitability • Growth

Profitability & Growth for Cognizant Technology Solutions Corp Class A (NASDAQ-CTSH)

Review the profitability and growth indicators currently supported by the latest data.

Revenue

21.891 B

Current operating scale indicator.

Revenue Forecast

22.195 B

Forward revenue estimate.

EBITDA

4.107 B

Current operating profitability reference.

EBITDA Forecast

4.143 B

Forward operating profitability estimate.

How to read profitability and growth

This section helps investors review Cognizant Technology Solutions Corp Class A (NASDAQ-CTSH) from an operating perspective by combining current scale, forward revenue expectations and EBITDA-related profitability measures.

Quality • Risk

Quality & Financial Risk for Cognizant Technology Solutions Corp Class A (NASDAQ-CTSH)

Review the financial quality and risk indicators currently supported by the latest data.

Financial Health

Good

Positive financial-health read.

Piotroski Score

5

Mid-range quality score.

Beneish M-Score

-2.43

No elevated caution signal from this screen.

Altman Z-Score

7.9

Relatively strong balance-sheet zone.

FCF / Net Income

91.8%

Cash conversion quality indicator.

How to read quality and risk

This section combines quality, balance-sheet and accounting-risk indicators for Cognizant Technology Solutions Corp Class A (NASDAQ-CTSH). Read the metrics together: no single score is a complete investment conclusion, but the combined view can highlight financial strength, earnings quality and areas that may deserve closer review.

Events • Dividends

Upcoming Events & Dividends for Cognizant Technology Solutions Corp Class A (NASDAQ-CTSH)

Track the upcoming dates and dividend metrics currently supported by the latest data.

Next Earnings Date

February 10, 2027

Days to Earnings

96

Dividend Payment Date

November 25, 2026

Ex-Dividend Date

November 13, 2026

Dividend Yield

2.0%

Current income yield reference.

Payout Ratio

23.9%

Dividend payout reference.

How to read events and dividends

This section helps investors track time-sensitive items for Cognizant Technology Solutions Corp Class A (NASDAQ-CTSH), including the next earnings date and dividend-related milestones. These items can matter for short-term volatility, income planning and event-driven positioning.

Stock Forecast • Technical Outlook

Cognizant Technology Solutions Corp Class A (NASDAQ-CTSH) Stock Forecast & Technical Outlook

Review Cognizant Technology Solutions Corp Class A (NASDAQ-CTSH) across multiple technical time frames, alongside analyst recommendation data, to form a faster read on market positioning and near-term sentiment.

Technical Signals by Time Frame

Switch between time frames to review the current technical signal for the stock.

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Time frame: 15-minute • intraday
Neutral

The 15-minute technical read for Cognizant Technology Solutions Corp Class A (NASDAQ-CTSH) is currently Neutral. Use it as a timing signal only, and compare it with valuation, fundamentals and upcoming events before drawing a broader view.

Strong Sell Sell Neutral Buy Strong Buy
Time frame: 1-hour • short-term
Strong Buy

The 1-hour technical read for Cognizant Technology Solutions Corp Class A (NASDAQ-CTSH) is currently Strong Buy. Use it as a timing signal only, and compare it with valuation, fundamentals and upcoming events before drawing a broader view.

Strong Sell Sell Neutral Buy Strong Buy
Time frame: daily • daily
Strong Buy

The daily technical read for Cognizant Technology Solutions Corp Class A (NASDAQ-CTSH) is currently Strong Buy. Use it as a timing signal only, and compare it with valuation, fundamentals and upcoming events before drawing a broader view.

Strong Sell Sell Neutral Buy Strong Buy
Time frame: weekly • weekly
Strong Buy

The weekly technical read for Cognizant Technology Solutions Corp Class A (NASDAQ-CTSH) is currently Strong Buy. Use it as a timing signal only, and compare it with valuation, fundamentals and upcoming events before drawing a broader view.

Strong Sell Sell Neutral Buy Strong Buy
Time frame: monthly • monthly
Strong Buy

The monthly technical read for Cognizant Technology Solutions Corp Class A (NASDAQ-CTSH) is currently Strong Buy. Use it as a timing signal only, and compare it with valuation, fundamentals and upcoming events before drawing a broader view.

Analyst Consensus for Cognizant Technology Solutions Corp Class A (NASDAQ-CTSH)

A consolidated view of buy, hold and sell recommendations based on the currently available analyst data.

Strong Sell Sell Neutral Buy Strong Buy
Consolidated analyst recommendation mix
Hold

Based on the available recommendation mix, Cognizant Technology Solutions Corp Class A (NASDAQ-CTSH) has a Hold consensus, with 10 buy, 16 hold and 0 sell recommendations in the current data set.

Buy 10
Hold 16
Sell 0
FAQ • Fast Investor Answers

Cognizant Technology Solutions Corp Class A (NASDAQ-CTSH) Stock FAQ

Data-supported answers about Cognizant Technology Solutions Corp Class A (NASDAQ-CTSH), including explicit coverage status where a reliable valuation estimate is not currently available.

Fair Value
$88.28
Estimated upside 32.7%
Valuation Rating
Undervalued
Estimated upside of 32.7%
Analyst Target
$69.50
Implied upside 4.5%
Financial Health
Good
Current financial-health read

The current fair value estimate for Cognizant Technology Solutions Corp Class A (NASDAQ-CTSH) is $88.28. This implies an estimated upside of 32.7% versus the current market price.

Based on the current fair value estimate, the stock appears undervalued, with estimated upside of 32.7% versus the current market price.

The available analyst price target for Cognizant Technology Solutions Corp Class A (NASDAQ-CTSH) is $69.50. The analyst target implies estimated upside of 4.5%.

The current financial health read for Cognizant Technology Solutions Corp Class A (NASDAQ-CTSH) is Good. This should be reviewed alongside valuation, profitability, debt and cash-flow quality metrics.

The next earnings date currently listed for Cognizant Technology Solutions Corp Class A (NASDAQ-CTSH) is February 10, 2027.

Based on the current data, dividend yield is 2.0%, ex-dividend date is November 13, 2026, payment date is November 25, 2026.

The current P/E ratio listed for Cognizant Technology Solutions Corp Class A (NASDAQ-CTSH) is 11.6x. Use it together with growth, margins and sector comparisons rather than as a standalone valuation signal.

The current market capitalization listed for Cognizant Technology Solutions Corp Class A is 29.754 B.

The current enterprise value listed for Cognizant Technology Solutions Corp Class A is 30.325 B. Enterprise value can provide a broader valuation view than market capitalization alone because it also considers net debt.

The ticker symbol for Cognizant Technology Solutions Corp Class A is NASDAQ-CTSH, and the stock is listed on NASDAQ.

Cognizant Technology Solutions Corp Class A (NASDAQ-CTSH) is listed on NASDAQ.

The current debt-to-total-capital ratio listed for Cognizant Technology Solutions Corp Class A is 6.7%, which helps investors evaluate the company’s financing structure and leverage profile.

The free float listed for Cognizant Technology Solutions Corp Class A is 99.7%. Free float helps investors understand how much of the share base is available for public trading.