Cognizant Technology Solutions Corporation (CTSH)
CTSH stock forecast: what analysts expect
Wall Street analysts covering Cognizant Technology Solutions Corporation currently rate the stock a Buy on average, with a mean 12-month price target of $63.94 — +9.9% versus the last price of $58.20. Targets reflect analyst opinion, not a guarantee.
CTSH historical returns
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CTSH annual returns by year
Congress trading in CTSH
13 members of Congress have disclosed trading CTSH — 17 purchases and 14 sales worth an estimated $346,000. Most recent disclosure: Mar 17, 2026.
See who in Congress traded CTSH →Insider activity in CTSH
CTSH's own executives and directors have made 1 open-market purchase ($209,768) and 6 sales ($839,758) in the last 90 days, per SEC Form 4 filings. Most recent: Aug 3, 2026.
| Aug 3, 2026 | Kim John Sunshin | CLO, CAO & Corporate Secretary | Sell | $142,625 |
| Aug 3, 2026 | Dalal Jatin P | Chief Financial Officer | Sell | $669,168 |
| Jul 1, 2026 | Kerdman Alina | SVP, Controller & CAO | Sell | $5,455 |
| Jun 15, 2026 | Kerdman Alina | SVP, Controller & CAO | Sell | $6,876 |
| Jun 10, 2026 | Rohleder Stephen J | Director | Buy | $209,768 |
About Cognizant Technology Solutions Corporation
Cognizant Technology Solutions Corporation, a professional services company, provides consulting and technology, and outsourcing services in North America, Europe, and internationally. It operates through four segments: Financial Services; Health Sciences; Products and Resources; and Communications, Media and Technology. The company provides services including artificial intelligence (AI) and other technology services and solutions, consulting, application development, systems integration, quality engineering and assurance, engineering research and development, application maintenance, infrastructure, security, and business process services and automation. It also offers AI-led automation, which includes advisory, and process and IT automation solutions designed to simplify and accelerate automation adoption; business process outsourcing services, which help deliver business outcomes including revenue growth, increased customer and employee satisfaction, and cost savings; and Cognizant Moment, a digital experience service that uses AI to reimagine customer experiences and engineer strategies aimed at driving growth. In addition, the company develops, licenses, implements, and supports proprietary and third-party software products and platforms; and develops industry-specific products and services. It offers solution to healthcare providers and payers, life sciences companies, banking, capital markets, payments and insurance companies, manufacturers, automakers, retailers, consumer goods, travel and hospitality, communications, media and entertainment, education, information services, and technology companies, as well as businesses providing logistics, energy, and utility services. The company has a strategic partnership with Uniphore Technologies Inc. for the development of AI solutions that combine small language models and AI agents. Cognizant Technology Solutions Corporation was incorporated in 1988 and is headquartered in Teaneck, New Jersey.
CTSH Key Statistics
CTSH in plain English
- P/E ratio (12.6) — how many dollars you pay for each $1 of CTSH's yearly profit. That's on the low side, which can mean it's cheap — or that the market is worried.
- ROE (14.92%) — how efficiently the company turns shareholders' money into profit. This is a middling level.
- Profit margin (10.26%) — of every $1 in sales, this is what's left as profit after all costs.
- Dividend yield (2.25%) — the cash payout you'd earn per year as a % of the share price, on top of any price gains.
CTSH stock: frequently asked questions
What is Cognizant Technology Solutions Corporation's stock price today?
Cognizant Technology Solutions Corporation (CTSH) last traded at $58.20 on the NASDAQ. Over the past 52 weeks the stock has traded between $37.08 and $87.03.
Is CTSH stock a buy or a sell?
Wall Street analysts' consensus rating on CTSH is "Buy", with an average 12-month price target of $63.94 — about +9.9% versus the current price of $58.20. Analyst targets are opinions, not guarantees; always do your own research.
How much would $1,000 invested in CTSH 10 years ago be worth today?
A $1,000 investment in Cognizant Technology Solutions Corporation made 10 years ago would be worth about $1,157 today (dividends reinvested) — a total return of 16%, or 1.5% per year.
Does CTSH pay a dividend?
Yes. Cognizant Technology Solutions Corporation currently pays a dividend yielding about 2.25% per year at today's share price.
What is CTSH's P/E ratio?
CTSH trades at a trailing price-to-earnings ratio of 12.6, and 9.2 times expected forward earnings. The P/E ratio tells you how many dollars investors pay for each $1 of the company's annual profit.
Do members of Congress trade CTSH stock?
Yes — 13 members of Congress have disclosed trades in CTSH under the STOCK Act, totaling 17 purchases and 14 sales worth an estimated $346,000.
What is Cognizant Technology Solutions Corporation's ticker symbol?
Cognizant Technology Solutions Corporation trades under the ticker symbol CTSH on the NASDAQ.
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