Cognizant Technology Solutions (CTSH) Stock Forecast, Price Target & Predictions
CTSH Stock Forecast
Cognizant Technology Solutions stock forecast is as follows: an average price target of $75.88 (represents a 1.31% upside from CTSH’s last price of $74.90) and a rating consensus of 'Hold', based on 13 wall street analysts offering a 1-year stock forecast.
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CTSH Analyst Ratings
Cognizant Technology Solutions Price Target by Analyst
Date | Analyst | Company | Price Target | Price when Published | Price Target/Price when Published | Price Target/Last Closing Price |
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Oct 29, 2024 | Dan Dolev | Mizuho Securities | $83.00 | $74.98 | 10.70% | 10.81% |
Oct 22, 2024 | Bryan Keane | Deutsche Bank | $80.00 | $76.87 | 4.07% | 6.81% |
Sep 11, 2024 | James Schneider | Goldman Sachs | $76.00 | $76.30 | -0.39% | 1.47% |
Aug 28, 2024 | Daniel Perlin | RBC Capital | $82.00 | $77.27 | 6.12% | 9.48% |
Aug 07, 2024 | Jason Kupferberg | Bank of America Securities | $75.00 | $72.65 | 3.23% | 0.13% |
Aug 01, 2024 | Keith Bachman | BMO Capital | $85.00 | $75.68 | 12.32% | 13.48% |
Jun 24, 2024 | James Schneider | Goldman Sachs | $72.00 | $68.34 | 5.36% | -3.87% |
Jun 10, 2024 | Bryan Keane | Deutsche Bank | $70.00 | $67.25 | 4.09% | -6.54% |
Apr 30, 2024 | Keith Bachman | BMO Capital | $77.00 | $65.68 | 17.24% | 2.80% |
Apr 12, 2024 | James Faucette | Morgan Stanley | $65.00 | $69.26 | -6.15% | -13.22% |
Cognizant Technology Solutions Price Target by Period
1M | 3M | 12M | |
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# Anlaysts | 2 | 5 | 11 |
Avg Price Target | $81.50 | $79.20 | $77.27 |
Last Closing Price | $74.90 | $74.90 | $74.90 |
Upside/Downside | 8.81% | 5.74% | 3.16% |
Analyst Ratings Upgrades/Downgrades
Date | Company | Previous Rating | New Rating | Rating Change |
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Oct 22, 2024 | RBC Capital | Sector Perform | Sector Perform | Hold |
Oct 22, 2024 | Raymond James | Underperform | Underperform | Hold |
Oct 22, 2024 | Deutsche Bank | Hold | Hold | Hold |
Aug 28, 2024 | Goldman Sachs | Underperform | Underperform | Hold |
Aug 28, 2024 | RBC Capital | Sector Perform | Sector Perform | Hold |
Aug 28, 2024 | Needham | Hold | Hold | Hold |
Aug 27, 2024 | Goldman Sachs | Neutral | Neutral | Hold |
Aug 27, 2024 | Cowen & Co. | Hold | Hold | Hold |
Aug 07, 2024 | Bank of America Securities | Underperform | Neutral | Upgrade |
Aug 01, 2024 | RBC Capital | Sector Perform | Sector Perform | Hold |
Cognizant Technology Solutions Financial Forecast
Cognizant Technology Solutions Revenue Forecast
Dec 26 | Sep 26 | Jun 26 | Mar 26 | Dec 25 | Sep 25 | Jun 25 | Mar 25 | Dec 24 | Sep 24 | Jun 24 | Mar 24 | Dec 23 | Sep 23 | Jun 23 | Mar 23 | Dec 22 | Sep 22 | Jun 22 | Mar 22 | Dec 21 | Sep 21 | Jun 21 | Mar 21 | Dec 20 | Sep 20 | Jun 20 | Mar 20 | Dec 19 | Sep 19 | |
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Revenue | - | - | - | - | - | - | - | - | - | - | - | - | $4.76B | $4.90B | $4.89B | $4.81B | $4.84B | $4.86B | $4.91B | $4.83B | $4.78B | $4.74B | $4.58B | $4.40B | $4.18B | $4.24B | $4.00B | $4.22B | $4.28B | $4.25B |
Avg Forecast | $5.69B | $5.67B | $5.53B | $5.43B | $5.30B | $5.32B | $5.19B | $5.10B | $5.07B | $4.99B | $4.80B | $4.72B | $4.76B | $4.90B | $4.84B | $4.73B | $4.78B | $4.98B | $4.91B | $4.82B | $4.78B | $4.72B | $4.45B | $4.36B | $4.24B | $4.16B | $3.83B | $4.22B | $4.23B | $4.21B |
High Forecast | $5.78B | $5.76B | $5.62B | $5.52B | $5.39B | $5.41B | $5.28B | $5.20B | $5.08B | $5.03B | $4.80B | $4.72B | $4.80B | $4.93B | $4.92B | $4.81B | $4.86B | $4.98B | $4.91B | $4.82B | $4.78B | $4.72B | $4.45B | $4.36B | $4.24B | $4.16B | $3.83B | $4.22B | $4.23B | $4.21B |
Low Forecast | $5.61B | $5.59B | $5.46B | $5.36B | $5.24B | $5.25B | $5.12B | $5.01B | $5.05B | $4.96B | $4.80B | $4.72B | $4.69B | $4.87B | $4.78B | $4.67B | $4.72B | $4.98B | $4.91B | $4.82B | $4.78B | $4.72B | $4.45B | $4.36B | $4.24B | $4.16B | $3.83B | $4.22B | $4.23B | $4.21B |
# Analysts | 6 | 4 | 4 | 6 | 4 | 3 | 7 | 9 | 10 | 9 | 3 | 4 | 7 | 15 | 9 | 9 | 13 | 13 | 13 | 13 | 7 | 7 | 7 | 7 | 9 | 15 | 9 | 9 | 8 | 8 |
Surprise % | - | - | - | - | - | - | - | - | - | - | - | - | 1.00% | 1.00% | 1.01% | 1.02% | 1.01% | 0.97% | 1.00% | 1.00% | 1.00% | 1.00% | 1.03% | 1.01% | 0.99% | 1.02% | 1.04% | 1.00% | 1.01% | 1.01% |
Cognizant Technology Solutions EBITDA Forecast
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# Analysts | 6 | 4 | 4 | 6 | 4 | 3 | 7 | 9 | 10 | 9 | 3 | 4 | 7 | 15 | 9 | 9 | 13 | 13 | 13 | 13 | 7 | 7 | 7 | 7 | 9 | 15 | 9 | 9 | 8 | 8 |
EBITDA | - | - | - | - | - | - | - | - | - | - | - | - | $479.00M | $452.00M | $460.00M | $867.00M | $855.00M | $956.00M | $912.00M | $874.00M | $884.00M | $878.00M | $843.00M | $808.00M | $619.00M | $768.00M | $641.00M | $651.00M | $708.00M | $791.00M |
Avg Forecast | $1.06B | $1.05B | $1.03B | $1.01B | $986.56M | $989.61M | $965.65M | $947.78M | $942.13M | $928.69M | $893.04M | $1.02B | $885.38M | $912.16M | $899.89M | $928.65M | $916.30M | $926.77M | $913.72M | $844.23M | $888.13M | $878.33M | $827.71M | $782.21M | $787.71M | $773.95M | $712.10M | $622.70M | $786.54M | $783.16M |
High Forecast | $1.07B | $1.07B | $1.05B | $1.03B | $1.00B | $1.01B | $981.23M | $966.29M | $943.99M | $935.33M | $893.04M | $1.23B | $892.82M | $915.95M | $914.41M | $1.11B | $1.10B | $926.77M | $913.72M | $1.01B | $888.13M | $878.33M | $827.71M | $938.66M | $787.71M | $773.95M | $712.10M | $747.23M | $786.54M | $783.16M |
Low Forecast | $1.04B | $1.04B | $1.02B | $996.33M | $973.65M | $976.66M | $953.01M | $931.12M | $938.42M | $922.05M | $893.04M | $817.22M | $872.36M | $906.59M | $888.12M | $742.92M | $733.04M | $926.77M | $913.72M | $675.38M | $888.13M | $878.33M | $827.71M | $625.77M | $787.71M | $773.95M | $712.10M | $498.16M | $786.54M | $783.16M |
Surprise % | - | - | - | - | - | - | - | - | - | - | - | - | 0.54% | 0.50% | 0.51% | 0.93% | 0.93% | 1.03% | 1.00% | 1.04% | 1.00% | 1.00% | 1.02% | 1.03% | 0.79% | 0.99% | 0.90% | 1.05% | 0.90% | 1.01% |
Cognizant Technology Solutions Net Income Forecast
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# Analysts | 6 | 4 | 4 | 6 | 4 | 3 | 7 | 9 | 10 | 9 | 3 | 4 | 7 | 15 | 9 | 9 | 13 | 13 | 13 | 13 | 7 | 7 | 7 | 7 | 9 | 15 | 9 | 9 | 8 | 8 |
Net Income | - | - | - | - | - | - | - | - | - | - | - | - | $558.00M | $525.00M | $463.00M | $580.00M | $521.00M | $629.00M | $577.00M | $563.00M | $575.00M | $544.00M | $512.00M | $505.00M | $316.00M | $348.00M | $361.00M | $367.00M | $395.00M | $497.00M |
Avg Forecast | $699.19M | $694.45M | $659.24M | $651.61M | $632.83M | $634.23M | $607.79M | $590.39M | $559.51M | $570.64M | $555.63M | $655.03M | $515.33M | $549.24M | $490.85M | $595.48M | $597.05M | $577.11M | $550.23M | $541.35M | $517.81M | $521.60M | $479.36M | $488.88M | $448.04M | $450.75M | $343.76M | $351.04M | $518.19M | $523.03M |
High Forecast | $713.85M | $709.01M | $673.06M | $665.27M | $646.10M | $647.53M | $620.54M | $600.23M | $584.26M | $574.57M | $555.64M | $786.03M | $535.15M | $584.84M | $501.14M | $714.58M | $716.46M | $605.19M | $562.62M | $649.62M | $517.81M | $521.60M | $491.48M | $586.66M | $448.04M | $450.75M | $343.76M | $421.25M | $518.19M | $523.03M |
Low Forecast | $687.30M | $682.63M | $648.02M | $640.52M | $622.07M | $623.44M | $597.45M | $585.47M | $544.65M | $566.70M | $555.62M | $524.02M | $485.60M | $513.64M | $482.50M | $476.38M | $477.64M | $549.02M | $537.84M | $433.08M | $517.81M | $521.60M | $467.24M | $391.11M | $448.04M | $450.75M | $343.76M | $280.83M | $518.19M | $523.03M |
Surprise % | - | - | - | - | - | - | - | - | - | - | - | - | 1.08% | 0.96% | 0.94% | 0.97% | 0.87% | 1.09% | 1.05% | 1.04% | 1.11% | 1.04% | 1.07% | 1.03% | 0.71% | 0.77% | 1.05% | 1.05% | 0.76% | 0.95% |
Cognizant Technology Solutions SG&A Forecast
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# Analysts | 6 | 4 | 4 | 6 | 4 | 3 | 7 | 9 | 10 | 9 | 3 | 4 | 7 | 15 | 9 | 9 | 13 | 13 | 13 | 13 | 7 | 7 | 7 | 7 | 9 | 15 | 9 | 9 | 8 | 8 |
SG&A | - | - | - | - | - | - | - | - | - | - | - | - | $786.00M | $801.00M | $830.00M | $835.00M | $860.00M | $838.00M | $883.00M | $862.00M | $871.00M | $924.00M | $881.00M | $827.00M | $874.00M | $804.00M | $711.00M | $711.00M | $560.00M | $771.00M |
Avg Forecast | $1.02B | $1.02B | $993.53M | $974.56M | $952.38M | $955.32M | $932.19M | $914.94M | $909.49M | $896.52M | $862.10M | $1.00B | $854.70M | $880.56M | $868.72M | $911.73M | $902.83M | $894.66M | $882.07M | $828.85M | $857.36M | $847.90M | $799.03M | $800.61M | $760.42M | $747.13M | $687.43M | $680.09M | $759.29M | $756.03M |
High Forecast | $1.04B | $1.03B | $1.01B | $990.28M | $967.74M | $970.73M | $947.23M | $932.81M | $911.29M | $902.92M | $862.10M | $1.20B | $861.88M | $884.22M | $882.73M | $1.09B | $1.08B | $894.66M | $882.07M | $994.62M | $857.36M | $847.90M | $799.03M | $960.73M | $760.42M | $747.13M | $687.43M | $816.10M | $759.29M | $756.03M |
Low Forecast | $1.01B | $1.00B | $980.53M | $961.81M | $939.91M | $942.82M | $920.00M | $898.86M | $905.90M | $890.11M | $862.10M | $802.32M | $842.13M | $875.18M | $857.35M | $729.38M | $722.26M | $894.66M | $882.07M | $663.08M | $857.36M | $847.90M | $799.03M | $640.49M | $760.42M | $747.13M | $687.43M | $544.07M | $759.29M | $756.03M |
Surprise % | - | - | - | - | - | - | - | - | - | - | - | - | 0.92% | 0.91% | 0.96% | 0.92% | 0.95% | 0.94% | 1.00% | 1.04% | 1.02% | 1.09% | 1.10% | 1.03% | 1.15% | 1.08% | 1.03% | 1.05% | 0.74% | 1.02% |
Cognizant Technology Solutions EPS Forecast
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# Analysts | 6 | 4 | 4 | 6 | 4 | 3 | 7 | 9 | 10 | 9 | 3 | 4 | 7 | 15 | 9 | 9 | 13 | 13 | 13 | 13 | 7 | 7 | 7 | 7 | 9 | 15 | 9 | 9 | 8 | 8 |
EPS | - | - | - | - | - | - | - | - | - | - | - | - | $1.12 | $1.04 | $0.92 | $1.14 | $1.02 | $1.22 | $1.11 | $1.07 | $1.10 | $1.04 | $0.97 | $0.95 | $0.59 | $0.64 | $0.67 | $0.67 | $0.72 | $0.90 |
Avg Forecast | $1.41 | $1.40 | $1.33 | $1.31 | $1.27 | $1.28 | $1.22 | $1.19 | $1.13 | $1.15 | $1.12 | $1.11 | $1.04 | $1.11 | $0.99 | $1.05 | $1.02 | $1.16 | $1.10 | $1.05 | $1.04 | $1.05 | $0.96 | $0.94 | $0.90 | $0.91 | $0.69 | $0.93 | $1.04 | $1.05 |
High Forecast | $1.44 | $1.43 | $1.35 | $1.34 | $1.30 | $1.30 | $1.25 | $1.21 | $1.18 | $1.16 | $1.12 | $1.11 | $1.08 | $1.18 | $1.01 | $1.07 | $1.05 | $1.22 | $1.13 | $1.05 | $1.04 | $1.05 | $0.99 | $0.94 | $0.90 | $0.91 | $0.69 | $0.93 | $1.04 | $1.05 |
Low Forecast | $1.38 | $1.37 | $1.30 | $1.29 | $1.25 | $1.25 | $1.20 | $1.18 | $1.10 | $1.14 | $1.12 | $1.11 | $0.98 | $1.03 | $0.97 | $1.03 | $1.01 | $1.10 | $1.08 | $1.05 | $1.04 | $1.05 | $0.94 | $0.94 | $0.90 | $0.91 | $0.69 | $0.93 | $1.04 | $1.05 |
Surprise % | - | - | - | - | - | - | - | - | - | - | - | - | 1.08% | 0.94% | 0.93% | 1.09% | 1.00% | 1.05% | 1.00% | 1.02% | 1.06% | 0.99% | 1.01% | 1.01% | 0.66% | 0.71% | 0.97% | 0.72% | 0.69% | 0.86% |
Cognizant Technology Solutions Peer Comparison by Price Target
Ticker | Company | Last Closing Price | Avg Price Target | Upside/Downside | Avg Rating |
---|---|---|---|---|---|
CDW | CDW | $191.10 | $232.80 | 21.82% | Buy |
FISV | Fiserv | $114.23 | $133.11 | 16.53% | Buy |
WIT | Wipro | $6.43 | $7.35 | 14.31% | Hold |
FIS | Fidelity National Information Services | $89.70 | $101.36 | 13.00% | Buy |
ACN | Accenture | $343.90 | $375.07 | 9.06% | Buy |
JKHY | Jack Henry & Associates | $184.32 | $191.80 | 4.06% | Buy |
CTSH | Cognizant Technology Solutions | $74.90 | $75.88 | 1.31% | Hold |
IT | Gartner | $505.06 | $450.00 | -10.90% | Hold |
CACI | CACI | $553.27 | $491.11 | -11.24% | Buy |
LDOS | Leidos | $186.32 | $156.64 | -15.93% | Buy |
BR | Broadridge Financial Solutions | $209.64 | $176.00 | -16.05% | Buy |
EXLS | ExlService | $42.12 | $32.64 | -22.51% | Buy |
CTSH Forecast FAQ
Is Cognizant Technology Solutions a good buy?
No, according to 13 Wall Street analysts, Cognizant Technology Solutions (CTSH) is considered a 'Hold'. The rating consensus is based on 0 'Strong Buy' and 3 'Buy' recommendations, accounting for 23.08% of CTSH's total ratings.
What is CTSH's price target?
Cognizant Technology Solutions (CTSH) average price target is $75.88 with a range of $45 to $92, implying a 1.31% from its last price of $74.9. The data is based on 13 Wall Street analysts who provided a twelve-month price target estimate in the last three months.
Will Cognizant Technology Solutions stock go up soon?
According to Wall Street analysts' prediction for CTSH stock, the company can go up by 1.31% (from the last price of $74.9 to the average price target of $75.88), up by 22.83% based on the highest stock price target, and down by -39.92% based on the lowest stock price target.
Can Cognizant Technology Solutions stock reach $110?
CTSH's average twelve months analyst stock price target of $75.88 does not support the claim that Cognizant Technology Solutions can reach $110 in the near future.
What is Cognizant Technology Solutions's current price target trend?
2 Wall Street analysts forecast a $81.5 price target for Cognizant Technology Solutions (CTSH) this month, up 8.81% from its last price of $74.9. Compared to the last 3 and 12 months, the average price target increased by 5.74% and increased by 3.16%, respectively.
What are Cognizant Technology Solutions's analysts' financial forecasts?
Cognizant Technology Solutions's analysts financial forecasts for the fiscal year (Dec 2025) are as follows: average revenue is $20.92B (high $21.27B, low $20.62B), average EBITDA is $3.89B (high $3.96B, low $3.83B), average net income is $2.47B (high $2.51B, low $2.43B), average SG&A $3.75B (high $3.82B, low $3.7B), and average EPS is $4.96 (high $5.06, low $4.89). CTSH's analysts financial forecasts for the fiscal year (Dec 2026) are as follows: average revenue is $22.32B (high $22.68B, low $22.02B), average EBITDA is $4.15B (high $4.22B, low $4.1B), average net income is $2.7B (high $2.76B, low $2.66B), average SG&A $4.01B (high $4.07B, low $3.95B), and average EPS is $5.44 (high $5.56, low $5.35).
Did the CTSH's actual financial results beat the analysts' financial forecasts?
Based on Cognizant Technology Solutions's last annual report (Dec 2023), the company's revenue was $19.35B, beating the average analysts forecast of $19.24B by 0.59%. Apple's EBITDA was $1.94B, missing the average prediction of $3.63B by -46.61%. The company's net income was $2.13B, missing the average estimation of $2.15B by -1.16%. Apple's SG&A was $3.25B, missing the average forecast of $3.52B by -7.50%. Lastly, the company's EPS was $4.21, beating the average prediction of $4.18 by 0.83%. In terms of the last quarterly report (Dec 2023), Cognizant Technology Solutions's revenue was $4.76B, missing the average analysts' forecast of $4.76B by -0.06%. The company's EBITDA was $479M, missing the average prediction of $885.38M by -45.90%. Cognizant Technology Solutions's net income was $558M, beating the average estimation of $515.33M by 8.28%. The company's SG&A was $786M, missing the average forecast of $854.7M by -8.04%. Lastly, the company's EPS was $1.12, beating the average prediction of $1.04 by 8.02%