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CTSH Stock Overview

Profile

Full Name:

Cognizant Technology Solutions Corporation

Sector:

Technology

Industry:

Information Technology Services

Country:

United States

IPO:

June 19, 1998

Indexes:

S&P 500,NASDAQ 100

Website:

http://www.cognizant.com

Description:

Cognizant Technology Solutions Corporation is one of the world's leading companies that develops systems and applications for translating business models into digital environments. The company was founded in 1994, with its main office located in Teaneck, New Jersey. The Digital Business segment helps clients create modern enterprises by modernizing their old applications, utilizing artificial intelligence, and analytics. The Digital Operations segment helps clients rethink their operational models. The Digital Systems and Technology segment helps clients change their technological models to simplify, modernize, and secure support systems. The Consulting Practice segment helps clients manage technological changes by providing global consulting services in the areas of business, processes, operations, and technologies.

Key Details

Price

$87.28

Market Cap

$43.17 B(Large cap)

Last Dividend

$0.31

TTM Dividend Yield

1.39%

Annual Revenue

$19.74 B(+1.98% YoY)

Annual EPS

$4.51(+7.13% YoY)

PE Ratio

19.35

Annual ROE

16.21%

Annual Debt To Equity

0.06

Beta

0.69

Events Calendar

Earnings

Next earnings date:

May 1, 2025

Recent quarterly earnings:

Feb 5, 2025

Recent annual earnings:

Feb 5, 2025
Dividend

Next ex-dividend date:

N/A

Recent ex-dividend date:

Feb 18, 2025
Splits

Next split:

N/A

Recent split:

Mar 10, 2014

Analyst ratings

Recent major analysts updates

Feb 10, 25 Barclays
Overweight
Feb 6, 25 RBC Capital
Sector Perform
Feb 6, 25 Needham
Hold
Feb 6, 25 Morgan Stanley
Equal-Weight
Feb 6, 25 BMO Capital
Market Perform
Feb 3, 25 UBS
Neutral
Jan 31, 25 Morgan Stanley
Equal-Weight
Dec 17, 24 Barclays
Overweight
Nov 1, 24 Mizuho
Neutral
Oct 31, 24 TD Cowen
Hold

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Market Data

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Price

Current Price

$87.28
CTSH price is $87.28

Price All-time High

$93.12
CTSH price is currently -6.27% below its historical high of $93.12

Price Analysts Target

$86.00
CTSH price is currently +1.49% higher than the consensus analysts' forecast

Price Most Recent Change

+5.45%
CTSH price was up +5.45% on Mar 8, 2025

Price YTD Change

+13.86%
CTSH price is up +13.86% since January 1st

Price 3-Year Change

+0.78%
CTSH price is up +0.78% over the past 3 years

Market cap

Market Cap

$43.17 B
CTSH market capitalization is $43.17 billion

Market Cap 3-Year Change

-4.97%
CTSH market capitalization is down -4.97% over the past 3 years

Market Cap All-time High

$49.88 B
CTSH market capitalization is currently -13.46% below its historical high of $49.88 billion

Market Cap Sector Rank

93.2%
CTSH market capitalization is higher than 93.2% of companies in Technology sector

Technical

Beta

0.69
CTSH beta is 0.69

200-day SMA

$76.38
CTSH price is currently +14.27% above its 200-day simple moving average

14-day RSI

45.08
CTSH 14-day relative strength index is 45.08

30-day Relative Volume

1.42
CTSH 30-day relative volume is 1.42

Dividend

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Events

Last Paid Dividend

$0.31
CTSH last dividend was $0.31 per share, with an ex-dividend date of February 18, 2025

Next Dividend

-
CTSH next dividend has not yet been announced

Dividend per share

Annual Dividend Per Share

$1.20
CTSH annual dividend per share is $1.20

Annual Dividend Per Share Sector Rank

59.86%
CTSH annual dividend per share is higher than 59.86% of companies in Technology sector

Annual Dividend Per Share 1-Year Change

+3.45%
CTSH annual dividend per share is up +3.45% year-on-year

Annual Dividend Per Share 3-Year Change

+25%
CTSH annual dividend per share is up +25% over the past 3 years

Dividend yield

Annual Dividend Yield

1.37%
CTSH annual dividend yield is 1.37%

Annual Dividend Yield Sector Rank

47.52%
CTSH annual dividend yield is higher than 47.52% of companies in Technology sector

Other

Annual Payout Ratio

26.79%
CTSH annual payout ratio is 26.79%

Annual Dividends Paid

$600.00 M
CTSH annual dividends paid is $600.00 million

Annual FCF

$1.83 B
CTSH annual free cash flow is $1.83 billion

Profitability

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Revenue

Annual Revenue

$19.74 B
CTSH annual revenue is $19.74 billion

Annual Revenue Analysts Estimate

$20.66 B
CTSH annual revenue is currently -4.47% lower than the consensus analysts' forecast

Annual Revenue 1-Year Change

+1.98%
CTSH annual revenue is up +1.98% year-on-year

Annual Revenue Sector Rank

95.7%
CTSH annual revenue is higher than 95.7% of companies in Technology sector

Profit

Annual Gross Profit

$6.78 B
CTSH annual gross profit is $6.78 billion

Annual Gross Margin

34.34%
CTSH annual gross profit margin is 34.34%

Annual Operating Profit

$3.03 B
CTSH annual operating income is $3.03 billion

Annual Operating Margin

15.33%
CTSH annual operating profit margin is 15.33%

Annual Net Income

$2.24 B
CTSH annual net profit is $2.24 billion

Annual Net Margin

11.35%
CTSH annual net profit margin is 11.35%

EPS

Annual EPS

$4.51
CTSH annual earnings per share is $4.51

Annual EPS Analysts Estimate

$5.02
CTSH annual earnings per share is currently -10.08% lower than the consensus analysts' forecast

Annual EPS 1-Year Change

+7.13%
CTSH annual earnings per share is up +7.13% year-on-year

Annual EPS Sector Rank

89.71%
CTSH annual earnings per share is higher than 89.71% of companies in Technology sector

ROA & ROE

Annual ROA

11.65%
CTSH annual return on assets is 11.65%

Annual ROE

16.21%
CTSH annual return on equity is 16.21%

EBIT & EBITDA

Annual EBIT

$2.99 B
CTSH annual earnings before interest & taxes is $2.99 billion

Annual EBITDA

$3.52 B
CTSH annual EBITDA is $3.52 billion

Valuation

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PE Ratio

PE Ratio

19.35
CTSH price to earnings ratio is 19.35

PE Ratio Sector Rank

26.11%
CTSH price to earnings ratio is higher than 26.11% of companies in Technology sector

PB Ratio

PB Ratio

3.00
CTSH price to book ratio is 3.00

PB Ratio Sector Rank

57.27%
CTSH price to book ratio is higher than 57.27% of companies in Technology sector

PS Ratio

PS Ratio

2.19
CTSH price to sales ratio is 2.19

PS Ratio Sector Rank

44.82%
CTSH price to sales ratio is higher than 44.82% of companies in Technology sector

Enterprise value

Enterprise Value

$42.42 B
CTSH enterprise value is $42.42 billion

Enterprise Value Sector Rank

92.9%
CTSH enterprise value is higher than 92.9% of companies in Technology sector

EV/EBITDA

EV/EBITDA

12.01
CTSH EV/EBITDA is 12.01

EV/EBITDA Sector Rank

58.41%
CTSH EV/EBITDA is higher than 58.41% of companies in Technology sector

Financial Health

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Liquidity

Annual Current Ratio

2.09
CTSH annual current ratio is 2.09

Annual Quick Ratio

-
CTSH annual quick ratio value is unknown

Leverage

Annual Debt To Equity

0.06
CTSH annual debt to equity ratio is 0.06

Annual Interest Coverage Ratio

55.41
CTSH annual interest coverage ratio is 55.41

Risk & Stability

Piotroski F-Score

4
CTSH piotroski f-score is 4

Altman Z-Score

7.41
CTSH altman z-score is 7.41

Balance Sheet

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Assets

Annual Total Assets

$19.97 B
CTSH annual total assets is $19.97 billion

Annual Non Current Assets

$12.46 B
CTSH annual long term assets is $12.46 billion

Annual Current Assets

$7.50 B
CTSH annual total current assets is $7.50 billion

Annual Cash & Cash Equivalents

$2.23 B
CTSH annual cash & cash equivalents is $2.23 billion

Equity

Annual Book Value

$14.41 B
CTSH annual book value is $14.41 billion

Annual Working Capital

$3.92 B
CTSH annual working capital is $3.92 billion

Liabilities

Annual Total Liabilities

$5.56 B
CTSH annual total liabilities is $5.56 billion

Annual Total Long Term Liabilities

$1.97 B
CTSH annual total long term liabilities is $1.97 billion

Annual Current Liabilities

$3.58 B
CTSH annual total current liabilities is $3.58 billion

Annual Accounts Payable

$340.00 M
CTSH annual accounts payable is $340.00 million

Debt

Annual Total Debt

$1.48 B
CTSH annual total debt is $1.48 billion

Annual Total Debt 1-Year Change

+12.55%
CTSH annual total debt is up +12.55% year-on-year

Annual Long Term Debt

$1.29 B
CTSH annual long term debt is $1.29 billion

Annual Short Term Debt

$185.00 M
CTSH annual short term debt is $185.00 million

Expenses

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Annual Total Expenses

$16.71 B
CTSH annual total expenses is $16.71 billion

Annual Operating Expenses

$3.75 B
CTSH annual total operating expenses is $3.75 billion

Annual Cost Of Goods Sold

$12.96 B
CTSH annual cost of goods sold is $12.96 billion

Annual SGA

$3.22 B
CTSH annual SGA is $3.22 billion

Annual D&A

$542.00 M
CTSH annual depreciation & amortization is $542.00 million

Annual Interest Expense

$54.00 M
CTSH annual interest expense is $54.00 million

Cash Flow

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Cashflow Activities

Annual CFO

$2.12 B
CTSH annual cash flow from operations is $2.12 billion

Annual CFO 1-Year Change

-8.84%
CTSH annual cash flow from operations is down -8.84% year-on-year

Annual CFI

-$1.65 B
CTSH annual cash flow from investing activities is -$1.65 billion

Annual CFI 1-Year Change

-397.28%
CTSH annual cash flow from investing activities is down -397.28% year-on-year

Annual CFF

-$915.00 M
CTSH annual cash flow from financing activities is -$915.00 million

Annual CFF 1-Year Change

+43.13%
CTSH annual cash flow from financing activities is up +43.13% year-on-year

Free CashFlow

Annual FCF

$1.83 B
CTSH annual free cash flow is $1.83 billion

Annual FCF 1-Year Change

-9.24%
CTSH annual free cash flow is down -9.24% year-on-year

CAPEX

Annual CAPEX

$297.00 M
CTSH annual capital expenditures is $297.00 million

Annual CAPEX 1-Year Change

-6.31%
CTSH annual capital expenditures is down -6.31% year-on-year

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FAQ

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What is the ticker symbol for Cognizant Technology Solutions?

The ticker symbol for Cognizant Technology Solutions is NASDAQ:CTSH

Does Cognizant Technology Solutions pay dividends?

Yes, Cognizant Technology Solutions pays dividends. The last payment was $0.31, with an ex-dividend date on February 18, 2025

What sector is Cognizant Technology Solutions in?

Cognizant Technology Solutions is in the Technology sector

What industry is Cognizant Technology Solutions in?

Cognizant Technology Solutions is in the Information Technology Services industry

What country is Cognizant Technology Solutions based in?

Cognizant Technology Solutions is headquartered in United States

When did Cognizant Technology Solutions go public?

Cognizant Technology Solutions's initial public offering (IPO) was on June 19, 1998

Is Cognizant Technology Solutions in the S&P 500?

Yes, Cognizant Technology Solutions is included in the S&P 500 index

Is Cognizant Technology Solutions in the NASDAQ 100?

Yes, Cognizant Technology Solutions is included in the NASDAQ 100 index

Is Cognizant Technology Solutions in the Dow Jones?

No, Cognizant Technology Solutions is not included in the Dow Jones index

When was Cognizant Technology Solutions's last earnings report?

Cognizant Technology Solutions's most recent earnings report was on Feb 5, 2025

When does Cognizant Technology Solutions report earnings?

The next expected earnings date for Cognizant Technology Solutions is May 1, 2025

Should I buy Cognizant Technology Solutions stock now?

As of today, analysts generally recommend a 'Hold' rating. However, it's important to do your own research and consider your financial situation before making any investment decisions