Cognizant Technology Solutions (CTSH) Stock Forecast & Price Target $78.71 +1.14 (+1.47%) (As of 11/21/2024 ET) Add Compare Share Share Analyst Forecasts Stock AnalysisAnalyst ForecastsChartCompetitorsDividendEarningsFinancialsHeadlinesInsider TradesOptions ChainOwnershipSEC FilingsShort InterestSustainabilityTrends Cognizant Technology Solutions - Analysts' Recommendations and Stock Price Forecast (2024) How MarketBeat Calculates Price Target and Consensus Rating MarketBeat calculates consensus analyst ratings for stocks using the most recent rating from each Wall Street analyst that has rated a stock within the last twelve months. Each analyst's rating is normalized to a standardized rating score of 1 (sell), 2 (hold), 3 (buy) or 4 (strong buy). Analyst consensus ratings scores are calculated using the mean average of the number of normalized sell, hold, buy and strong buy ratings from Wall Street analysts. Each stock's consensus analyst rating is derived from its calculated consensus ratings score (0 to .5 = Strong Sell, .5 to 1 = Sell, 1 to 1.5 = Reduce, 1.5 to 2.5 = Hold, 2.5 to 3.0 = Moderate Buy, 3.0 to 3.5 = Buy, >3.5 = Strong Buy). MarketBeat's consensus price targets are a mean average of the most recent available price targets set by each analyst that has set a price target for the stock in the last twelve months. MarketBeat's consensus ratings and consensus price targets may differ from those calculated by other firms due to differences in methodology and available data. Consensus Rating HoldBased on 20 Analyst RatingsSell1Hold16Buy3 Based on 20 Wall Street analysts who have issued ratings for Cognizant Technology Solutions in the last 12 months, the stock has a consensus rating of "Hold." Out of the 20 analysts, 1 has given a sell rating, 16 have given a hold rating, and 3 have given a buy rating for CTSH. Consensus Price Target $79.470.97% Upside According to the 20 analysts' twelve-month price targets for Cognizant Technology Solutions, the average price target is $79.47. The highest price target for CTSH is $90.00, while the lowest price target for CTSH is $67.00. The average price target represents a forecasted upside of 0.97% from the current price of $78.71. Get the Latest News and Ratings for CTSH and Related Stocks Enter your email address to receive the latest news and analysts' ratings for Cognizant Technology Solutions and its competitors. Enter your email to sign up for newsletter Sign Up CTSH Analyst Ratings Over TimeTypeCurrent Forecast11/23/23 to 11/22/241 Month Ago10/24/23 to 10/23/243 Months Ago8/25/23 to 8/24/241 Year Ago11/23/22 to 11/23/23Strong Buy0 Strong Buy rating(s)0 Strong Buy rating(s)0 Strong Buy rating(s)0 Strong Buy rating(s)Buy3 Buy rating(s)3 Buy rating(s)3 Buy rating(s)4 Buy rating(s)Hold16 Hold rating(s)18 Hold rating(s)16 Hold rating(s)7 Hold rating(s)Sell1 Sell rating(s)1 Sell rating(s)1 Sell rating(s)4 Sell rating(s)Consensus Price Target$79.47$77.58$76.06$68.94Forecasted Upside0.97% Upside1.98% Upside-0.81% Downside-2.74% DownsideConsensus RatingHoldHoldHoldHold What Comes Next Could Be a Once-in-a-Lifetime Opportunity (Ad)A wave of technological and financial transformation is reshaping the investment landscape. For those who understand the shifts ahead, this could be the foundation for long-term wealth creation. In this exclusive briefing, I'll show you exactly how to prepare for the challenges and opportunities ahead. You'll learn actionable strategies to protect your portfolio and position yourself for growth in the months and years to come.Click here now to watch the full briefing and discover the steps to take today. CTSH Analyst Recommendations By MonthAnalyst Ratings Chart DescriptionThe chart below shows how a company's ratings by analysts have changed over time. Each bar represents the previous year of ratings for that month. Within each bar, the sell ratings are shown in red, the hold ratings are shown in yellow, the buy ratings are shown in green, and the strong buy ratings are shown in dark green.Skip Chart & View Analyst Rating History CTSH Price Targets by MonthAverage Share Price and Price Target by Month Chart DescriptionThe chart below shows how a company's share price and consensus price target have changed over time. The dark blue line represents the company's actual price. The lighter blue line represents the stock's consensus price target. The even lighter blue range in the background of the two lines represents the low price target and the high price target for each stock.Skip Chart and View Analyst Price Target HistorySkip Chart & View Price History Table Cognizant Technology Solutions Stock vs. The CompetitionTypeCognizant Technology SolutionsComputer and Technology CompaniesS&P 500Consensus Rating Score 2.10 2.68 2.50Consensus RatingHoldModerate BuyModerate BuyPredicted Upside0.97% Upside546.81% Upside8.53% UpsideNews Sentiment RatingPositive NewsSee Recent CTSH NewsPositive NewsPositive News Recent Analyst Forecasts and Stock Ratings All Ratings Strong Buy Buy Hold Sell Rating Show All Upside > 100% Upside 50% - 100% Upside 20% - 50% Upside 10% - 20% Upside 0% - 10% Downside 0% - 10% Downside 10% - 20% Downside 20% - 50% Downside 50% - 100% Downside > 100% Upside/Downside All Actions Upgrades Downgrades Initiates Coverage Raises Target Lowers Target Reiterates Rating Action Custom Range 1 Month 3 Months 6 Months Year-to-Date 1 Year 3 Years 5 Years Time Frame Start Date End Date Most Recent from Each Brokerage All Show Export to Excel DateBrokerageAnalyst NameActionRatingPrice TargetUpside/Downside on Report DateDetails11/1/2024Mizuho2 of 5 stars Boost TargetNeutral ➝ Neutral$83.00 ➝ $84.00+13.41%10/31/2024TD Cowen4 of 5 stars Boost TargetHold ➝ Hold$75.00 ➝ $76.00+0.52%10/31/2024Needham & Company LLC3 of 5 stars Reiterated RatingHold10/31/2024Robert W. BairdSubscribe to MarketBeat All Access for the recommendation accuracy rating Boost TargetNeutral ➝ Neutral$78.00 ➝ $80.00+7.60%10/22/2024Deutsche Bank AktiengesellschaftSubscribe to MarketBeat All Access for the recommendation accuracy rating Boost TargetHold ➝ Hold$70.00 ➝ $80.00+5.29%9/12/2024The Goldman Sachs GroupSubscribe to MarketBeat All Access for the recommendation accuracy ratingJ. SchneiderSubscribe to MarketBeat All Access for the recommendation accuracy ratingReiterated RatingNeutral ➝ Neutral$76.00 ➝ $76.00+0.46% Get the Latest News and Ratings for CTSH and Related StocksEnter your email address below to receive the latest news and analysts' ratings for Cognizant Technology Solutions and its competitors with MarketBeat's FREE daily newsletter. 9/6/2024JPMorgan Chase & Co.Subscribe to MarketBeat All Access for the recommendation accuracy rating Boost TargetNeutral ➝ Neutral$82.00 ➝ $89.00+17.06%8/28/2024Royal Bank of CanadaSubscribe to MarketBeat All Access for the recommendation accuracy rating Boost TargetSector Perform ➝ Sector Perform$81.00 ➝ $82.00+6.29%8/28/2024Jefferies Financial GroupSubscribe to MarketBeat All Access for the recommendation accuracy rating Initiated CoverageBuy ➝ Buy$90.00+16.66%8/27/2024Daiwa AmericaSubscribe to MarketBeat All Access for the recommendation accuracy ratingL. MisciosciaSubscribe to MarketBeat All Access for the recommendation accuracy ratingUpgradeHold8/7/2024Bank of AmericaSubscribe to MarketBeat All Access for the recommendation accuracy rating UpgradeUnderperform ➝ Neutral$73.00 ➝ $75.00+3.23%7/23/2024BarclaysSubscribe to MarketBeat All Access for the recommendation accuracy rating Boost TargetEqual Weight ➝ Equal Weight$75.00 ➝ $80.00+6.44%5/2/2024WedbushSubscribe to MarketBeat All Access for the recommendation accuracy rating Reiterated RatingOutperform ➝ Outperform$85.00+28.98%5/2/2024SusquehannaSubscribe to MarketBeat All Access for the recommendation accuracy rating Lower TargetNeutral ➝ Neutral$80.00 ➝ $78.00+19.32%4/30/2024BMO Capital MarketsSubscribe to MarketBeat All Access for the recommendation accuracy rating Lower TargetMarket Perform ➝ Market Perform$85.00 ➝ $77.00+15.74%4/22/2024CitigroupSubscribe to MarketBeat All Access for the recommendation accuracy rating Lower TargetBuy ➝ Buy$90.00 ➝ $82.00+21.12%3/26/2024Evercore ISISubscribe to MarketBeat All Access for the recommendation accuracy rating Boost TargetIn-Line ➝ In-Line$65.00 ➝ $70.00-3.07%3/19/2024GuggenheimSubscribe to MarketBeat All Access for the recommendation accuracy rating Initiated CoverageNeutral$80.00+6.54%1/5/2024Societe GeneraleSubscribe to MarketBeat All Access for the recommendation accuracy rating Reiterated RatingHold ➝ Sell$67.00-8.96%1/4/2024Wolfe ResearchSubscribe to MarketBeat All Access for the recommendation accuracy rating UpgradeUnderperform ➝ Peer Perform11/16/2023Redburn AtlanticSubscribe to MarketBeat All Access for the recommendation accuracy rating Initiated CoverageNeutral$68.00-0.60%11/7/2023UBS GroupSubscribe to MarketBeat All Access for the recommendation accuracy rating Initiated CoverageNeutral$70.00+5.61%11/2/2023Morgan StanleySubscribe to MarketBeat All Access for the recommendation accuracy rating Lower TargetEqual Weight ➝ Equal Weight$68.00 ➝ $65.00+2.12%5/4/202351jobSubscribe to MarketBeat All Access for the recommendation accuracy rating Reiterated RatingReiterates5/4/2023HSBCSubscribe to MarketBeat All Access for the recommendation accuracy rating UpgradeHold ➝ Buy$75.00+19.35%1/19/2023Moffett NathansonSubscribe to MarketBeat All Access for the recommendation accuracy rating DowngradeMarket Perform ➝ Underperform$70.00 ➝ $60.00-1.62%Analyst ratings data on MarketBeat is provided by Benzinga and other data providers. This page was last refreshed on Friday at 05:03 AM ET. Should I Buy Cognizant Technology Solutions Stock? CTSH Pros and Cons Explained These pros and cons were generated based on recent news and financial data from MarketBeat in order to provide readers with the fastest and most accurate insights. They were last updated on Monday, November 4, 2024. Please send any questions or comments about these Cognizant Technology Solutions pros and cons to contact@marketbeat.com. Cognizant Technology Solutions Bull Case Here are some ways that investors could benefit from investing in Cognizant Technology Solutions Co.: Cognizant Technology Solutions Co. reported a higher-than-expected EPS for the quarter, indicating strong financial performance. The company has a solid return on equity of 17.31%, showcasing efficient utilization of shareholder funds. Analysts forecast a positive earnings per share of 4.62 for the current fiscal year, indicating growth potential. Cognizant Technology Solutions Co. pays a quarterly dividend with a yield of 1.58%, providing investors with a steady income stream. Recent analyst ratings have been generally positive, with some analysts giving a "buy" rating, suggesting confidence in the company's future prospects. Cognizant Technology Solutions Bear Case Investors should be bearish about investing in Cognizant Technology Solutions Co. for these reasons: The company's revenue for the quarter was down .7% year-over-year, indicating a slight decline in business performance. Insider selling activity, such as the CEO selling shares, may raise concerns about management's confidence in the company's future. While the dividend payout ratio is reasonable at 28.85%, investors may seek higher dividend yields elsewhere. Some analysts have issued a "hold" rating on the stock, suggesting a lack of consensus on the company's future growth trajectory. Market average price target of $77.44 may indicate limited upside potential for the stock in the near term. CTSH Forecast - Frequently Asked Questions What is Cognizant Technology Solutions' forecast for 2025? According to the research reports of 20 Wall Street equities research analysts, the average twelve-month stock price forecast for Cognizant Technology Solutions is $79.47, with a high forecast of $90.00 and a low forecast of $67.00. Should I buy or sell Cognizant Technology Solutions stock right now? 20 Wall Street research analysts have issued "buy," "hold," and "sell" ratings for Cognizant Technology Solutions in the last twelve months. There is currently 1 sell rating, 16 hold ratings and 3 buy ratings for the stock. The consensus among Wall Street research analysts is that investors should "hold" CTSH shares. A hold rating indicates that analysts believe investors should maintain any existing positions they have in CTSH, but not buy additional shares or sell existing shares. Does Cognizant Technology Solutions's stock price have much upside? According to analysts, Cognizant Technology Solutions's stock has a predicted upside of 0.97% based on their 12-month stock forecasts. Has Cognizant Technology Solutions been upgraded by Wall Street analysts recently? Over the previous 90 days, Cognizant Technology Solutions's stock had 1 upgrade by analysts. What analysts cover Cognizant Technology Solutions? Cognizant Technology Solutions has been rated by research analysts at Daiwa America, Deutsche Bank Aktiengesellschaft, Jefferies Financial Group, JPMorgan Chase & Co., Mizuho, Needham & Company LLC, Robert W. Baird, Royal Bank of Canada, TD Cowen, and The Goldman Sachs Group in the past 90 days. Do Wall Street analysts like Cognizant Technology Solutions more than its competitors? Analysts like Cognizant Technology Solutions less than other "computer and technology" companies. The consensus rating for Cognizant Technology Solutions is Hold while the average consensus rating for "computer and technology" companies is Moderate Buy. Learn more on how CTSH compares to other companies. 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