CTSH- Cognizant Technology Solutions Corporation
Technology · Information Technology Services
Price & Performance
Performance
Analysis & Verdict
Analyst Ratings
BuyWall Street consensus from 25 analysts
12-Month Price Target
$64.18
Based on analyst estimates; price targets are opinions, not guarantees.
Fair Value Estimates
Current price: $64.10
Graham Number
√(22.5 × EPS × Book Value)
$57.92
Benjamin Graham's intrinsic value formula. Assumes a fair stock trades at no more than 22.5× the product of EPS and book value per share.
Bazin Ceiling Price
Avg. Annual DPS (5Y) ÷ 6%
$18.80
Décio Bazin's dividend-based ceiling. The max price you should pay so that dividends alone deliver at least 6% annual yield on your cost basis.
These are simplified estimates. Not financial advice.
Buy & Hold Checklist
Quality criteria for long-term holding
9/10
90% score
Pays dividends
9Y hist.9+ years of dividend history
Dividend consistency (5Y+)
9 yrsUninterrupted dividend payments for at least 5 years
ROE above 10%
14.9%Return on equity - measures how efficiently capital is used
Positive profit margin
10.3%Net profit margin must be positive - company earns more than it spends
Revenue growth (annual)
+4.5%Annual revenue must be growing compared to the prior year
Earnings growth (annual)
+3.8%Annual earnings must be growing compared to the prior year
Debt/Equity below 2×
14.48×Low financial leverage reduces risk of distress
Current ratio above 1
2.18×Short-term assets must cover short-term liabilities
Daily liquidity above $5M
$645M/dayHigh trading volume ensures easy entry and exit
Dividend yield above 0%
2.06%Stock must distribute income to shareholders
Financials
Revenue & Results
Key Statistics
Earnings
Next Earnings
Oct 28, 2026
43
days
EPS (TTM)
$4.66
P/E (TTM)
13.8
Fwd P/E
10.1
SEC Filings & Reported Financials
Earnings History
SEC EDGAR · official filings
SEC Filings
Official EDGAR documents
Insider Transactions
SEC Form 4 · officers, directors & 10% owners
Dividends & Income
Dividends
Current DY
2.06%
5Y Avg Annual
$1.1340
Last Payment
$0.3300
Ex-Date
08/18/2026
Annual dividends paid per share
| Ex-Date | Payment | Amount | Est. DY |
|---|---|---|---|
Latest08/18/2026 | 08/25/2026 | $0.3300 | 2.06% |
05/18/2026 | 05/25/2026 | $0.3300 | 2.06% |
02/18/2026 | 02/25/2026 | $0.3300 | 2.06% |
11/18/2025 | 11/25/2025 | $0.3100 | 1.93% |
08/18/2025 | 08/25/2025 | $0.3100 | 1.93% |
05/19/2025 | 05/26/2025 | $0.3100 | 1.93% |
02/18/2025 | 02/25/2025 | $0.3100 | 1.93% |
11/19/2024 | 11/26/2024 | $0.3000 | 1.87% |
Magic Number
Shares needed to self-fund your next purchase
$64.10
Price
$0.3300
Last div. (quarterly)
195
shares
Own 195 CTSH shares ($12,499.50) and each quarterly dividend pays for 1 new share - the snowball runs on its own.
Investment target
$12,499.50
New shares / year
+4 shares
Dividend Calculator
2.06% yieldEstimate CTSH dividend income at the current rate.
Per year
$205.93
Per month
$17.16
≈ 156 shares at $1.32/share a year. Estimate only - dividends can be cut or raised.
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Final value
$426,404.61
Total invested
$130,000.00
Total interest
$296,404.61
Balance over time
Period breakdown
| Period | Balance | Invested | Interest |
|---|---|---|---|
| Start | $10,000.00 | $10,000.00 | $0.00 |
| Year 1 | $17,270.27 | $16,000.00 | $1,270.27 |
| Year 2 | $25,267.56 | $22,000.00 | $3,267.56 |
| Year 3 | $34,064.59 | $28,000.00 | $6,064.59 |
| Year 4 | $43,741.32 | $34,000.00 | $9,741.32 |
| Year 5 | $54,385.72 | $40,000.00 | $14,385.72 |
| Year 6 | $66,094.55 | $46,000.00 | $20,094.55 |
| Year 7 | $78,974.28 | $52,000.00 | $26,974.28 |
| Year 8 | $93,141.97 | $58,000.00 | $35,141.97 |
| Year 9 | $108,726.44 | $64,000.00 | $44,726.44 |
| Year 10 | $125,869.35 | $70,000.00 | $55,869.35 |
| Year 11 | $144,726.56 | $76,000.00 | $68,726.56 |
| Year 12 | $165,469.48 | $82,000.00 | $83,469.48 |
| Year 13 | $188,286.70 | $88,000.00 | $100,286.70 |
| Year 14 | $213,385.63 | $94,000.00 | $119,385.63 |
| Year 15 | $240,994.47 | $100,000.00 | $140,994.47 |
| Year 16 | $271,364.18 | $106,000.00 | $165,364.18 |
| Year 17 | $304,770.87 | $112,000.00 | $192,770.87 |
| Year 18 | $341,518.22 | $118,000.00 | $223,518.22 |
| Year 19 | $381,940.31 | $124,000.00 | $257,940.31 |
| Year 20 | $426,404.61 | $130,000.00 | $296,404.61 |
What is compound interest?
Compound interest means that the interest you earn in one period is added to your principal, so in the next period you earn interest on a larger base. This creates exponential growth: the longer your time horizon, the more dramatic the effect.
Which rate should I use?
The S&P 500 has historically returned ~10%/year before inflation over long periods - use this for an all-equity US index fund scenario. A balanced growth portfolio (stocks + bonds) is closer to 7%. High-yield savings accounts (HYSA) are currently paying around 4-5% with FDIC insurance and zero market risk. Bonds historically return ~4% annualized.
Formula used
FV = PV × (1+r)^n + PMT × ((1+r)^n − 1) / rwhere r is the monthly rate, n is the number of months, PV is the initial investment, and PMT is the monthly contribution. Annual rates are converted to monthly viar = (1 + annual%)^(1/12) − 1.
For educational purposes only. Not financial advice. Past returns do not guarantee future results.
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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.
Sector
Technology
Industry
Information Technology Services
Location
Teaneck, United States
Employees
356,700
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Cognizant Technology Solutions Corporation (CTSH) stock trades at $64.10, up 6.83% on the day. With a market capitalization of $28.87 billion, CTSH is a large-cap technology stock. It trades at a price-to-earnings (P/E) ratio of 13.8, a forward P/E of 10.1 and earnings per share (EPS) of $4.66. Over the most recent period the company reported 5% year-over-year revenue growth and a net profit margin of 10.3%. Below you'll find CTSH's full fundamentals, fair-value estimates, dividend history, earnings and our buy, hold or avoid verdict for 2026.
CTSH - Frequently Asked Questions
Is Cognizant Technology Solutions Corporation (CTSH) a good stock to buy in 2026?
Cognizant Technology Solutions Corporation (CTSH) shows risks such as high leverage (debt/equity of 14.5). Whether CTSH is a good buy in 2026 depends on your time horizon and risk tolerance - review the full bull case, bear case and fair-value estimates above. This is informational analysis, not financial advice.
What is CTSH's stock price today?
Cognizant Technology Solutions Corporation (CTSH) trades at $64.10, up 6.83% on the session. Prices on this page update throughout the trading day.
Does CTSH pay a dividend?
Yes. Cognizant Technology Solutions Corporation pays an annual dividend of $1.32 per share, a dividend yield of 2.06%. The most recent ex-dividend date was August 18, 2026. Its payout ratio is about 27% of earnings.
Is CTSH overvalued?
With a P/E ratio of 13.8×, CTSH trades at a relatively modest valuation for the technology sector. Its PEG ratio is 0.93 (below 1, which can signal growth at a reasonable price). See the Fair Value Estimates section above for Graham Number and dividend-based price targets.
What is CTSH's market cap?
Cognizant Technology Solutions Corporation (CTSH) has a market capitalization of $28.87 billion, classifying it as a large-cap stock in the Technology sector.
Disclaimer: This page - including any buy/hold/avoid view, fair value or price estimate - is generated from market data for informational and educational purposes only and does not constitute financial, investment or trading advice. Data may be delayed or inaccurate. Always do your own research and consult a licensed financial advisor before making any investment decision.