NASDAQ: CTSH
Cognizant Technology Solutions Corporation
Technology · Information Technology Services
After hours: $60.97(+0.07%) · as of 7:46 PM ET
Market Cap
$27.45B
52w High
$87.03
52w Low
$37.08
P/E
12.79
Volume
6.81M
Outstanding Shares
450.44M
Performance
Return analysis
Price vs Fundamentals
Why The Stock Is Moving
What changed
The stock fell 14.01% over the last year. Revenue grew 5.64% over the trailing twelve months. Operating margin moved from 15.42% to 15.76%. Free cash flow grew 13.85% over the trailing twelve months.
What the market seems to be pricing
Visible fundamentals weakened far less than the stock price, and the shares now sit around the 5th percentile of their historical P/FCF range. That looks more like a rerating of the multiple than a collapse in the business.
What would invalidate this read
This read changes if operating margin (currently 15.76%) continues to decline, or if revenue growth turns negative. The bull case requires the business to hold its current trajectory.
Company profile
Cognizant Technology Solutions Corporation functions as a global professional services firm, delivering a comprehensive suite of consulting, technology, and outsourcing solutions across North America, Europe, and other international markets.
Valuation
Stock splits
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Profitability & growth
Analyst consensus
22
Buy
24
Hold
5
Sell
Analyst ratings tend to be lagging indicators. Use as one signal among many.
Earnings
Full quarter-by-quarter history of actuals vs estimates. Switch into compare mode to inspect one metric year-over-year.
Next report
Nov 4, 2026
Q4 FY26 · EPS est $1.44 · Revenue est $5.65B
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Dividends
$1.30/shareQuarterly8yr growth streakSafeCTSH pays a dividend with a 2.13% dividend yield, 8 consecutive years of growth, growing at 6.7% annually, covered 4.3× by free cash flow.
Dividend Yield
2.13%
Annual Div / Share
$1.30
5yr CAGR
+6.7%
Doubles every ~10.7yr
Payout Ratio
27.84%
Safe
Dividend Growth Rate
3yr CAGR
+4.48%
5yr CAGR
+6.7%
Dividend History
Annualized dividend cycles per share
Income Projection
Today
$2/mo
In 5 yrs
$2/mo
In 10 yrs
$3/mo
| Today | In 5 yrs | In 10 yrs |
|---|---|---|
$21/yr $2/mo | $30/yr+38% $2/mo | $41/yr+91% $3/mo |
Yield-on-cost grows from 2.13% → 4.08% over 10yr
Analysis
Dividend Strengths
Well-covered by free cash flow
The dividend is covered 4.3× by free cash flow, indicating the company generates sufficient cash to sustain and potentially grow the payout without straining its finances.
Strong dividend growth rate
The 5-year CAGR of 6.7% meaningfully outpaces inflation, compounding real income growth for long-term holders.
Risks to Watch
No strong risk signal stands out from the latest period pair.