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CTSH Stock Forecast: Cognizant Technology Solutions Corp. Price Predictions for 2026-2027

Last close, 16 Sept 2026
$62
−2.26% on the day

The 29 Wall Street analysts covering Cognizant Technology Solutions Corp. hold a median 12-month price target of $66 — +6.1% from the last close. Ticker Nerd's systematic factor model, run across ~4,600 US stocks, ranks it 62 of 100 as at 16 Sept 2026 — in the upper half.

Market cap
$29.9B
Ticker Nerd rank
62 / 100
Median analyst target
$66
Analysts covering
29
Revenue$5.5B+4.5% y/y
Operating income$958.0M
Net income$636.0M
Free cash flow$459.0M
Quarterly, 8 quarters to 30 June 2026 · latest quarter's figure shown
Total return, dividends reinvested
1W
+6.3%
1M
+5.8%
YTD
−24.2%
1Y
−8.6%
From 52W high
−27.4%
From 52W low
+60.7%
$38
$85
52-week range, adjusted closes · the dot is the last close
Ticker Nerd rank

CTSH stock analysis: one number for the whole business

Consensus tells you what everyone already believes. The model scores Cognizant Technology Solutions Corp. on its factor families — the same systematic rank behind the Ticker Nerd portfolio.

Where the model ranks itAs at 16 Sept 2026
62 / 100

Percentile across ~4,600 US stocks on Ticker Nerd’s systematic factor model. Higher is better. How the model is built and tested

Volatility
94
Value
84
Quality
75
Revisions
66
Issuance
63
Accruals
52
Growth
46
Momentum
34
Size
8

Volatility (94): The share price has been relatively steady.

Momentum (34): The shares have been drifting down relative to others.

Size (8): Larger than most of the companies we track — more scrutinised, less often mispriced.

Built and run by Aslam Ghouse, an ex-Goldman Sachs quant trader with fourteen years in markets.

Wall Street

CTSH stock forecast 2026-2027: analyst price targets & predictions

The bullish and bearish analyst opinions on CTSH, reported as data — targets and ratings, the market's view beside the model's.

Share price and the analyst range, 12 monthsAdjusted close, US dollars
$40$50$60$70$80$90Oct 25Jan 26Apr 26Jul 26CTSHHigh $84Median $66Low $42

Price targets and ratings are third-party analyst estimates, reported here as data. They are not Ticker Nerd forecasts, and they are frequently wrong.

Data provided by Twelve Data

What Wall Street says29 analysts
13 Buy16 Hold0 Sell
Low $42Median $66High $84

The green dot is the last close — the median target sits +6.1% from it.

Recent analyst actionsNewest first

Of the 20 most recent actions, 4 moved their price target up and 7 moved it down.

DateFirmActionRatingTarget
30 July 2026CitigroupMaintainsNeutral$45 → $60
30 July 2026Morgan StanleyMaintainsEqual-Weight$44 → $51
30 July 2026SusquehannaMaintainsPositive$88 → $82
30 July 2026TD CowenMaintainsHold$47 → $54
30 July 2026Wells FargoMaintainsOverweight$61 → $67
27 July 2026GuggenheimMaintainsBuy$80 → $65
24 July 2026JP MorganMaintainsOverweight$74 → $55
24 July 2026RBC CapitalMaintainsSector Perform$88 → $47
13 July 2026CitigroupMaintainsNeutral$55 → $45
13 July 2026CitigroupMaintainsNeutral—
10 July 2026BairdMaintainsNeutral—
10 July 2026BairdMaintainsNeutral$72 → $55
10 July 2026Wells FargoMaintainsOverweight$83 → $61
10 July 2026Wells FargoMaintainsOverweight—
26 June 2026TD CowenMaintainsHold—
23 June 2026Morgan StanleyMaintainsEqual-Weight—
9 June 2026CitigroupMaintainsNeutral—
8 June 2026WedbushUpgradeOutperform—
1 June 2026Truist SecuritiesInitiatesHold—
15 May 2026CitigroupMaintainsNeutral—

Price targets and ratings are third-party analyst estimates, reported here as data. They are not Ticker Nerd forecasts, and they are frequently wrong.

Market Radar

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Computed off the Friday close and sent before the US open.

Market Radar reports the week’s largest rank changes across roughly 4,600 US stocks, the factor behind each one, and where the market went. CTSH appears on the weeks it earns a place.

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Performance

CTSH vs the S&P 500

Both lines are total return — dividends reinvested — so the comparison is honest on both sides.

Over the twelve months to 16 Sept 2026, Cognizant Technology Solutions Corp. returned −8.6% against +15.5% for the S&P 500, dividends included.

CTSH vs S&P 500, last 12 monthsTotal return, rebased to 100
6080100120Oct 25Jan 26Apr 26Jul 26CTSHS&P 500

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Data provided by Twelve Data

Estimates

CTSH analyst estimate revisions

Not the forecast itself — the direction analysts are revising it. Revision direction is one of the model's factor families.

Which way the estimates are movingNext fiscal year
EPS revision, 90 days
+0.9%
Analysts raising
5
Analysts cutting
0
Fundamentals

Cognizant Technology Solutions Corp. (CTSH) financial data

A margin means little on its own. Each bar marks where the figure sits across the whole US universe we score.

Valuation
Trailing P/E
13.6×

Cheaper than 49% of US stocks

Price / sales
1.4×

Cheaper than 62% of US stocks

Price / book
2.0×

Cheaper than 46% of US stocks

EV / EBITDA
7.4×

Cheaper than 47% of US stocks

Growth & margins
Revenue growth (YoY)
4.5%

Higher than 37% of US stocks

Earnings growth (YoY)
−1.4%

Higher than 34% of US stocks

Gross margin
33.4%

Higher than 39% of US stocks

Operating margin
17.5%

Higher than 76% of US stocks

Net margin
10.3%

Higher than 70% of US stocks

Returns & dividend
Return on equity
14.9%

Higher than 74% of US stocks

Return on assets
10.7%

Higher than 93% of US stocks

Dividend yield
2.1%

Higher than 46% of US dividend payers

Bars mark the percentile across the ~4,600 US stocks Ticker Nerd covers, among those reporting the figure.

Key statistics

Cognizant Technology Solutions Corp. (CTSH) statistics: revenue, profit & scale

The headline figures, each with its date. Every row carries its own link — cite it straight from here.

  • Cognizant Technology Solutions Corp. has a market value of $29.9B and an enterprise value of $29.9B.

  • Revenue in the twelve months to 30 June 2026: $21.6B. The latest quarter grew 4.5% year on year.

  • Net income over the same four quarters: $2.2B, a 10.3% net margin.

  • Diluted earnings per share, trailing twelve months: $4.65.

  • Free cash flow in the twelve months to 30 June 2026: $2.6B.

  • Cognizant Technology Solutions Corp. spent $2.4B on share buybacks and $618.0M on dividends in the twelve months to 30 June 2026.

  • Shares outstanding: 452.0M.

  • Trailing P/E: 13.6×; forward P/E: 10.0× — the forward figure prices analyst consensus estimates, not reported earnings.

  • Forward dividend yield: 2.09%, paying out 27% of earnings.

  • Cognizant Technology Solutions Corp. employs 356,700 people — $61K of revenue per employee.

Statement figures: company filings via Twelve Data, four quarters to 30 June 2026 · market figures as at 17 Sept 2026

Data provided by Twelve Data

Peers

CTSH vs competitors

The nearest names by industry and size, scored by the same model — like for like.

Its peer group, ranked by the same modelInformation Technology Services
CompanyMarket capTKN rank
CTSHCognizant Technology Solutions Corp.$29.9B
62
CDWCDW Corp.$19.5B
67
BRBroadridge Financial Solutions, Inc.$19.5B
73
FISFidelity National Information Services, Inc.$19.1B
50
LDOSLeidos Holdings, Inc.$16.2B
65
CACICACI International, Inc.$13.9B
54
ITGartner, Inc.$12.1B
78

Look up any of the roughly 4,600 stocks we score.

The rank is the raw material. Whether the rules would actually own Cognizant Technology Solutions Corp. — and when they’d sell — is the membership. See the Ticker Nerd 20 →

News

Latest CTSH news & analysis

Axis Bank and Cognizant Collaborate to Strengthen Application Management with AMS 2.0

PRNewsWire · 17 Sept 2026positive

Cognizant and Axis Bank announced the successful implementation and go-live of Cognizant's Application Management Services under Axis Bank's AMS 2.0 initiative, an automation-led operation designed to improve user experience, efficiency and productivity for the bank's stakeholders.

Why it matters — A completed go-live with a major Indian private-sector bank demonstrates Cognizant's ability to secure and deliver large enterprise application-management engagements.

Cognizant Pivots to AI-Driven Outcomes, Digital Labor Model

MarketBeat · 16 Sept 2026neutral

Cognizant Technology Solutions is repositioning its delivery model around artificial intelligence. CEO Ravi Kumar described a shift from a business centered on human capital to one combining human and digital labor, increasingly selling outcomes rather than hours.

Why it matters — The repositioning signals a fundamental change in how Cognizant delivers services and structures its business model, which CTSH watchers would track closely.

Cognizant Technology Solutions Corporation (CTSH) Presents at Truist Technology Symposium: AI Transformation & Evolving Enterprise Debates Transcript

Seeking Alpha · 15 Sept 2026neutral

Cognizant Technology Solutions presented at the Truist Technology Symposium, where its participation focused on AI transformation and evolving enterprise debates. The presentation was provided as a transcript covering the company's discussion at the event.

Why it matters — CTSH watchers would care because the company's presentation at the symposium offers insight into its stance and thinking on AI transformation and shifting enterprise priorities.

Cognizant Named to Newsweek's America's Most Admired Workplaces 2027

PRNewsWire · 14 Sept 2026positive

Cognizant has been named to Newsweek's America's Most Admired Workplaces 2027, marking the second consecutive year the company has received this recognition for fostering an exceptional workplace. The announcement was made via press release from Teaneck, N.J.

Why it matters — A repeat workplace recognition signals strong employee satisfaction and corporate reputation, which can support talent retention and the company's brand as an employer.

Cognizant CFO: AI Pressures IT Spending, but BFSI Growth Stays Strong

MarketBeat · 13 Sept 2026neutral

Cognizant CFO Jatin Dalal said the IT services industry's prolonged slow growth reflects both secular pressures from artificial intelligence and a broader lack of discretionary spending across several end markets. He noted that growth in the banking, financial services, and insurance (BFSI) sector remains strong.

Why it matters — A CTSH watcher would care because the CFO's assessment highlights ongoing industry headwinds from AI and weak discretionary spending, while pointing to continued strength in the important BFSI segment.

FAQ

Frequently asked questions about CTSH stock

What is the CTSH stock price forecast for 2026-2027?

The 29 Wall Street analysts covering Cognizant Technology Solutions Corp. have a median 12-month price target of $66, with estimates ranging from $42 to $84. These are third-party analyst estimates, not Ticker Nerd forecasts, and they are frequently wrong.

Is CTSH stock a buy right now?

Of the 29 analysts covering Cognizant Technology Solutions Corp., 13 rate it a Buy, 16 a Hold and 0 a Sell. Ticker Nerd's systematic factor model ranks Cognizant Technology Solutions Corp. 62 out of 100 across roughly 4,600 US stocks as at 16 Sept 2026. None of this is personal advice — it does not consider your circumstances.

How does Ticker Nerd's model rank CTSH?

As at 16 Sept 2026, Cognizant Technology Solutions Corp. ranks 62 out of 100 on Ticker Nerd's systematic factor model — a percentile across roughly 4,600 US stocks, built from its factor families. Its strongest factor family is Volatility (94 of 100).

Will CTSH stock go up?

No one can know that. What the data says: the median 12-month target from 29 analysts implies +6.1% from the last close, and Ticker Nerd's factor model ranks Cognizant Technology Solutions Corp. 62 out of 100 as at 16 Sept 2026. Analyst targets are third-party estimates and frequently wrong; none of this is personal advice.

What is the CTSH stock forecast for 2030?

No analyst covering Cognizant Technology Solutions Corp. publishes a 2030 price target — Wall Street targets run 12 to 18 months out. Sites quoting a 2030 price for CTSH are extrapolating price history, which says nothing about the business. The furthest attributed numbers are the current analyst targets: $42 to $84 over the next 12 months.

How has CTSH stock performed over the past year?

Cognizant Technology Solutions Corp. returned -8.6% over the 12 months to 16 Sept 2026, with dividends reinvested. Past performance does not indicate future returns.

What does Cognizant Technology Solutions Corp. do?

Cognizant Technology Solutions Corp. Class A Common Stock represents Cognizant Technology Solutions Corp., a global professional services company focused on information technology, consulting, and business process services.

What is the latest news on CTSH?

The most recent item we track (PRNewsWire, 17 Sept 2026): "Axis Bank and Cognizant Collaborate to Strengthen Application Management with AMS 2.0". Cognizant and Axis Bank announced the successful implementation and go-live of Cognizant's Application Management Services under Axis Bank's AMS 2.0 initiative, an automation-led operation designed to improve user experience, efficiency and productivity for the bank's stakeholders.

Company

About Cognizant Technology Solutions Corp.

Cognizant Technology Solutions Corp. Class A Common Stock represents Cognizant Technology Solutions Corp., a global professional services company focused on information technology, consulting, and business process services. Cognizant helps enterprises modernize core systems, develop and maintain applications, adopt cloud platforms, and apply data, analytics, artificial intelligence, and cybersecurity capabilities across business operations. The company serves clients in industries such as financial services, healthcare, products and resources, and communications, media and technology. Its services also include digital engineering, business process outsourcing, and industry-specific solutions designed to support large organizations with complex technology and operational needs. Headquartered in Teaneck, New Jersey, Cognizant plays a significant role in the enterprise technology market by combining consulting expertise with large-scale delivery capabilities across North America, Europe, and other international markets.

CEO Mr. Ravi Kumar Singisetti · 356,700 employees · United States · https://www.cognizant.com