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CTSH·Cognizant Technology Solutions Corporation

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-. (-.%)
High
$52.95
Open
$52.06
Market Cap
25.00B
52W High
$87.03
Low
$51.10
P. Close
$52.75
P/E
11.21
52W Low
$45.48
Fwd P/E
38.24
Mean Target
-
Technical Score (1D)
27
SELL
News Sentiment
60
BULLISH
Cognizant Technology Solutions (CTSH) is currently viewed as a "decent value" investment, with strong financial health and profitability metrics supporting this assessment. The company's low P/E ratio of 9.68 suggests potential undervaluation, and its minimal debt levels contribute to enhanced financial stability. These factors make CTSH an attractive option for value-oriented investors. Investors should continue to monitor Cognizant's ability to maintain these favorable valuation and financial health ratings in the coming trading days.
Earnings Summary
Cognizant Technology Solutions is a global professional services firm that provides consulting, technology, and outsourcing solutions, focusing on assisting clients with digital transformation across sectors like financial services and healthcare. The company offers services in areas such as AI, cloud computing, and business process automation to drive efficiency and business outcomes within the Technology sector's Information Technology Services industry. Cognizant has demonstrated a consistent pattern of exceeding analyst expectations in recent quarters. For Q1 2026, the company reported an actual EPS of $1.40 against an estimate of $1.39, and revenue of $5.41 billion against an estimate of $5.56 billion, showing a slight beat on EPS and a miss on revenue. This follows Q4 2025, where actual EPS was $1.35 versus an estimate of $1.347, and revenue was $5.33 billion against an estimate of $5.42 billion, indicating a beat on EPS and a miss on revenue. Examining the prior two quarters, Q3 2025 saw actual EPS of $1.39 against an estimate of $1.30, and Q2 2025 reported EPS of $1.31 versus an estimate of $1.26, both representing beats. This performance indicates a trend of EPS beats, though revenue has been more inconsistent. Historically, Cognizant has shown a steady EPS growth trajectory, consistently beating analyst estimates for earnings per share in the provided data, although revenue estimates have seen some misses. Recent news indicates Cognizant has launched new secure AI services and is participating in industry conferences, signaling a focus on AI and digital transformation. However, reports also suggest potential workforce reductions impacting up to 15,000 employees in India as part of a restructuring effort, which could incur significant severance costs. Investors will be watching for the impact of these potential workforce adjustments on operational costs and the success of its new AI service offerings, as well as continued performance in its core IT consulting and outsourcing business.

EPS

EstBeatMiss
$1.17$1.23$1.30$1.36$1.43Q1'25Q2'25Q3'25Q4'25Q1'26Q2'26
QtrEstActual+/−
Q2'26$1.38 - -
Q1'26$1.40$1.40+0.3%
Q4'25$1.35$1.35+0.2%
Q3'25$1.30$1.39+6.7%
Q2'25$1.26$1.31+4.0%
Q1'25$1.20$1.23+2.5%

Revenue

EstBeatMiss
$5.0B$5.2B$5.4B$5.5B$5.7BQ1'25Q2'25Q3'25Q4'25Q1'26Q2'26
QtrEstActual+/−
Q2'26$5.6B - -
Q1'26$5.6B$5.4B-2.6%
Q4'25$5.4B$5.3B-1.5%
Q3'25 - $5.4B -
Q2'25 - $5.2B -
Q1'25 - $5.1B -
Full Earnings BreakdownEstimates, actuals, guidance, and historical context
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Market Data

CTSH Stock Snapshot

CTSH is currently trading at $51.67, giving Cognizant Technology Solutions Corporation a market cap of 25.00B and a P/E ratio of 11.2. Today's range spans $51.10–$52.95, with shares opening at $52.06 and moving down $1.08 (2.0%) from the prior close. DailyIQ's technical score sits at 27/100 (SELL) with a news sentiment reading of 60/100.

Over the past year CTSH has traded between $45.48 and $87.03 - the current price is +13.6% off the 52-week low and -40.6% from the high.

CTSH: large-cap, Technology, 25.00B market cap. (P/E: 11.2) Technical score 27/100 (SELL). Sentiment: bullish (60/100). Price: $51.67 (near 52-week lows). Range: $45.48–$87.03. The SELL designation at this capitalization tier doesn't mean the stock is uninvestable - it means the risk/reward of buying dips hasn't been restored yet, and patience or an outright hedge is often the better posture until technical conditions improve.

Analyst coverage for CTSH becomes a double-edged factor in a SELL phase: at 25.00B in Technology market cap, active coverage is high enough that downgrade risk is real and impactful. The 27/100 technical reading and bullish sentiment (60/100) at $51.67 (near 52-week lows) place the stock in the zone where one or two high-profile estimate cuts can convert a grinding decline into a sharper re-rating — the $45.48–$87.03 range establishes where that repricing lands.

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