CTSH
Cognizant Technology Solutions Corp Class A
NASDAQ: CTSH · TECHNOLOGY · INFORMATION TECHNOLOGY SERVICES
$49.25
-0.36% today
Updated 2026-06-05
Market cap
$24.68B
P/E ratio
11.32
P/S ratio
1.15x
EPS (TTM)
$4.61
Dividend yield
2.50%
52W range
$45 – $86
Volume
7.3M
WallStSmart proprietary scores
67
out of 100
Grade: B
Buy
Investment rating
4.7
Growth
C8.5
Quality
A7.0
Profitability
B+9.3
Valuation
A+5/9
Piotroski F-Score
Moderate
4.5
Altman Z-Score
Safe zone
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Industry rank
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Price targets
Analyst target
$87.80
+78.27%
12-Month target
$59.91
+21.64%
Intrinsic (DCF)
$270.97
Margin of safety
+73.83%
2 Strong Buy11 Buy16 Hold0 Sell0 Strong Sell
Price chart
Stock snapshot
Strengths
+ Altman Z 4.49 — safe zone
+ Free cash flow $198.00M — positive
+ 73.83% below intrinsic value
+ Debt/equity 0.07x — low leverage
Risks
No major risks identified
Key financials
Revenue Net Income Free Cash Flow
| Metric | 2022 | 2023 | 2024 | 2025 | TTM | 2026 (E) |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Revenue | $19.43B | $19.35B | $19.74B | $21.11B | $21.41B | $22.9B |
| Net income | $2.29B | $2.13B | $2.24B | $2.23B | $662.00M | — |
| EPS | — | — | — | — | $4.61 | $5.85 |
| Free cash flow | $2.24B | $2.01B | $1.83B | $2.60B | $198.00M | — |
| Profit margin | 11.79% | 10.99% | 11.35% | 10.56% | 10.40% | — |
Recent insider activity
| Date | Insider | Type | Shares | Price |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 2026-06-03 | VELLI, JOSEPH M | Sale | 2,919 | — |
| 2026-06-03 | VELLI, JOSEPH M | Sale | 1 | $55.14 |
| 2026-06-03 | VELLI, JOSEPH M | Buy | 2,919 | — |
Peer comparison
Smart narrative
Cognizant Technology Solutions Corp Class A trades at $49.25. representing a P/E of 11.32x trailing earnings. Our Smart Value Score of 67/100 indicates the stock is good. The company scores 5/9 on the Piotroski F-Score. With an Altman Z-Score of 4.49, it sits in the safe zone. TTM revenue stands at $21.41B. with profit margins at 10.40%. Our DCF model estimates intrinsic value at $270.97.
Frequently asked questions
What is Cognizant Technology Solutions Corp Class A's stock price?
Cognizant Technology Solutions Corp Class A (CTSH) trades at $49.25, on a P/E of 11.3x and a P/S of 1.2x. Those multiples show what the market is paying for each dollar of earnings and sales, which is the real starting point for judging whether the price is reasonable.
Is Cognizant Technology Solutions Corp Class A overvalued?
Cognizant Technology Solutions Corp Class A carries a Smart Value Score of 67/100 (Grade B), which we rate Buy. That score blends growth, quality, and valuation into one read. Our DCF puts intrinsic value at $270.97 versus the $49.25 price, a 73.8% margin of safety on a cash flow basis.
What is the price target of Cognizant Technology Solutions Corp Class A (CTSH)?
The 12-month analyst consensus target is $87.80, about 78.3% above the current $49.25. A consensus target is the average of Wall Street's 12-month forecasts, so it works as a sentiment gauge rather than a guarantee, and it resets with every earnings cycle.
What is the future stock price of CTSH by 2030?
Our research-backed model puts the 2030 base case at $794.26, built from revenue projections, a growth-adjusted P/S multiple, net debt, and share dilution. It is a scenario rather than a prediction, and the bull and bear cases around it matter more than the single number when you are sizing a position.
What is the intrinsic value of Cognizant Technology Solutions Corp Class A (CTSH)?
Our DCF model estimates intrinsic value at $270.97, a +73.8% margin of safety versus today's $49.25. Intrinsic value is what the projected cash flows are worth today. A positive reading means the price sits below that estimate, leaving a cushion if growth holds.
What is Cognizant Technology Solutions Corp Class A's revenue?
Cognizant Technology Solutions Corp Class A's trailing twelve-month revenue is $21.41B, and our model projects it reaching about $31.90B by 2030. Revenue scale anchors the valuation multiples and shows whether growth is reaching the top line, so it is best read alongside margin and growth trends to see if that revenue is getting more profitable over time.
Altman Z-Score?
Cognizant Technology Solutions Corp Class A's Altman Z-Score is 4.49, which places it in the safe zone. The Altman Z-Score gauges bankruptcy risk from profitability, leverage, and asset efficiency, and a higher reading points to lower financial distress risk.
Company info
SectorTECHNOLOGY
IndustryINFORMATION TECHNOLOGY SERVICES
CountryUSA
ExchangeNASDAQ
CurrencyUSD
Quick metrics
P/S ratio1.15x
ROE14.79%
Beta0.81
50D MA$54.57
200D MA$68.07
Shares out0.47B
Float0.47B
Short ratio—
Avg volume7.3M
Performance
1 week+0.00%
1 month+13.63%
3 months-11.29%
YTD-35.89%
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