Cognizant Technology Solutions

(NASDAQ) CTSH

Current Price$43.87

Market Cap$21.12B

Since IPO (1998)+24,319%

5 Year-29%

1 Year-39%

1 Month-13%

Cognizant Technology Solutions last closing stock price
Metric	Price	Date
Last close	USD 44.56	2026-07-16

Cognizant Technology Solutions stock price return by period
Period	Price return	Price at period start	Period start date
1 week	+2.67%	USD 43.40	2026-07-09
1 month	-12.71%	USD 51.05	2026-06-16
3 month	-26.8%	USD 60.87	2026-04-17
Year to date	-45.66%	USD 82.00	2025-12-31
1 year	-39.19%	USD 73.28	2025-07-16
3 year	-31.38%	USD 64.94	2023-07-17
5 year	-29.05%	USD 62.81	2021-07-16
Since inception	+24,319.29%	USD 0.18	1998-06-19

Cognizant Technology Solutions Financials at a Glance

Market Cap

$21.12B

Revenue (TTM)

$21.41B

Net Income (TTM)

$2.23B

EPS (TTM)

$4.61

P/E Ratio

9.67

Dividend

$1.28

Beta (Volatility)

0.91 (Low)

Dividend

$1.28

Beta (Volatility)

0.91 (Low)

Price

$43.87

Volume

2,579,718.555

Open

$44.66

Price

$43.87

Volume

2,579,718.555

Open

$44.66

Previous Close

$44.56

Daily Range

$43.63 - $45.49

52-Week Range

$37.08 - $87.03

Estimated Earnings Date

Jul 29, 2026

Dividend

$1.28

Beta (Volatility)

0.91 (Low)

Price

$43.87

Volume

2,579,718.555

Open

$44.66

Previous Close

$44.56

Daily Range

$43.63 - $45.49

52-Week Range

$37.08 - $87.03

Estimated Earnings Date

Jul 29, 2026

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About Cognizant Technology Solutions

Cognizant helps banks, hospitals, and retailers run smoother with digital tools. Its services automate tasks, manage data, and improve customer experiences. Clients use these solutions to cut costs and serve people faster.

Products and Services

Consulting and Technology: Advises businesses on digital strategy and builds custom software (63.3% of 2024 revenue).
Outsourcing Services: Manages business processes and IT operations for clients (36.7% of 2024 revenue).
AI and Analytics: Uses artificial intelligence to automate tasks and analyze data for better decisions.
Cloud and Infrastructure: Moves company systems to the cloud and secures digital operations.
Industry Solutions: Offers tailored services for healthcare, finance, retail, and media companies.

Growth and Expansion

Acquired Belcan in 2024 to expand engineering research and development in aerospace and defense.
Bought Thirdera in 2024 to boost ServiceNow platform expertise.
Launched Cognizant Moment digital experience practice in 2024.
Completed NextGen operational modernization program in 2024 to cut costs and reinvest in growth.

What Makes Cognizant Stand Out

Cognizant operates in over 35 countries, serving clients worldwide. Its global delivery model combines local and offshore teams for efficiency. The company invests heavily in AI and digital skills, training over 277,000 employees in 2024.

Five Things You Need to Know

Revenue was $19.74 billion in 2024, up 2.0% from 2023.
North America made up 74.5% of 2024 revenue; Europe was 19.1%.
Health Sciences segment grew 4.5% in 2024, reaching $5.93 billion.
Operating income was $2.89 billion in 2024, up 7.5% from 2023.
Free cash flow was $1.83 billion in 2024, down 9.2% from 2023.

Bottom Line

Cognizant has evolved through acquisitions, digital innovation, and global expansion. Its broad service mix and adaptability help it serve diverse industries worldwide.

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Industry

IT Services

Sector

Information Technology

Employees

357,600

CEO

Ravi Kumar Singisetti, MBA

Website

www.cognizant.com

Headquarters

Teaneck, NJ 07666, US

CTSH Financials

Key Financial Metrics (TTM)

Gross Margin

32.06%

Operating Margin

15.66%

Net Income Margin

10.41%

Return on Equity

14.79%

Return on Capital

21.27%

Return on Assets

10.87%

Earnings Yield

10.34%

Dividend Yield

2.87%

Payout Ratio

27.55%

Stock Overview

Market Cap

$21.12B

Shares Outstanding

473.87M

Volume

2.58M

Avg. Volume

10.41M

Financials (TTM)

Gross Profit

$6.86B

Operating Income

$3.35B

EBITDA

$4.06B

Operating Cash Flow

$2.76B

Capital Expenditure

-$287.00M

Free Cash Flow

$2.47B

Cash & ST Invst.

$1.52B

Total Debt

$1.09B

Cognizant Technology Solutions Performance Analysis

Cognizant Technology Solutions annual revenue and year-over-year revenue growth by fiscal year
Fiscal year	Period end	Revenue	YoY growth
2022	2022-12-31	USD 19,428,000,000	5.0%
2023	2023-12-31	USD 19,353,000,000	-0.4%
2024	2024-12-31	USD 19,736,000,000	2.0%
2025	2025-12-31	USD 21,108,000,000	7.0%

Cognizant Technology Solutions sequential (quarter-over-quarter) revenue growth by fiscal quarter
Fiscal quarter	Period end	QoQ growth
Q2	2025-06-30	2.5%
Q3	2025-09-30	3.2%
Q4	2025-12-31	-1.5%
Q1	2026-03-31	1.5%

Cognizant Technology Solutions annual diluted earnings per share and year-over-year EPS growth by fiscal year
Fiscal year	Period end	Diluted EPS	YoY growth
2022	2022-12-31	USD 4.41	9.0%
2023	2023-12-31	USD 4.21	-4.6%
2024	2024-12-31	USD 4.51	7.1%
2025	2025-12-31	USD 4.56	1.2%

Cognizant Technology Solutions sequential (quarter-over-quarter) diluted earnings per share growth by fiscal quarter
Fiscal quarter	Period end	QoQ growth
Q2	2025-06-30	-2.2%
Q3	2025-09-30	-57.3%
Q4	2025-12-31	139.3%
Q1	2026-03-31	3.7%

Revenue Growth Rate

Annual and quarterly growth comparison

Earnings Per Share Growth Rate

Annual and quarterly EPS growth comparison

Quarterly Performance

Name

Q1 2026YOY CHG

Revenue

$5.41B

+5.8%

Gross Profit

$1.60B

-6.6%

Gross Margin

29.63%

N/A

Market Cap

$21.12B

N/A

Market Cap/Employee

$62.79K

N/A

Employees

336,300

N/A

Net Income

$662.00M

-0.2%

EBITDA

$1.02B

-0.2%

Quarterly Fundamentals

Name

Q1 2026YOY CHG

Total Cash

$1.52B

-23.8%

Total Debt

$1.09B

-7.4%

Accounts Receivable

$4.61B

+8.7%

Inventory

$0.00

N/A

Long Term Debt

$919.00M

-7.3%

Short Term Debt

$173.00M

-8.0%

Return on Assets

10.87%

N/A

Return on Invested Capital

19.75%

N/A

Free Cash Flow

$198.00M

-38.7%

Operating Cash Flow

$274.00M

-31.5%

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Questions About CTSH

What is the current price of Cognizant Technology Solutions?

Cognizant Technology Solutions is trading at $43.73 per share.

What is the 52-week range for Cognizant Technology Solutions?

Over the past 52 weeks, Cognizant Technology Solutions has traded between $37.08 and $87.03.

How much debt does Cognizant Technology Solutions have?

As of the most recent reporting period, Cognizant Technology Solutions reported total debt of $1.09B.

How much cash does Cognizant Technology Solutions have on hand?

Cognizant Technology Solutions reported $1.12B in cash and cash equivalents in its most recent financial results.

What is Cognizant Technology Solutions’s dividend yield?

Cognizant Technology Solutions currently has a dividend yield of 2.87%.

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About Cognizant Technology Solutions

Products and Services

Growth and Expansion

What Makes Cognizant Stand Out

Five Things You Need to Know

Bottom Line

CTSH Financials

Key Financial Metrics (TTM)

Stock Overview

Financials (TTM)

Cognizant Technology Solutions Performance Analysis

Revenue Growth Rate

Earnings Per Share Growth Rate

Quarterly Performance

Quarterly Fundamentals

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