Cognizant Technology Solutions (CTSH) Stock Forecast & Price Target

$84.82 -2.72 (-3.11%)

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$84.47 -0.35 (-0.41%)

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Cognizant Technology Solutions - Analysts' Recommendations and Stock Price Forecast (2025)

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

Hold

Based on 20 Analyst Ratings

Sell
0

Hold
16

Buy
4

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, 16 have given a hold rating, and 4 have given a buy rating for CTSH.

Consensus Price Target

$83.67
-1.36% Downside

According to the 20 analysts' twelve-month price targets for Cognizant Technology Solutions, the average price target is $83.67. The highest price target for CTSH is $103.00, while the lowest price target for CTSH is $70.00. The average price target represents a forecasted downside of -1.36% from the current price of $84.82.

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CTSH Analyst Ratings Over Time

Type	Current Forecast 2/22/24 to 2/21/25	1 Month Ago 1/23/24 to 1/22/25	3 Months Ago 11/24/23 to 11/23/24	1 Year Ago 2/22/23 to 2/22/24
Strong Buy	0 Strong Buy rating(s)	0 Strong Buy rating(s)	0 Strong Buy rating(s)	0 Strong Buy rating(s)
Buy	4 Buy rating(s)	4 Buy rating(s)	3 Buy rating(s)	4 Buy rating(s)
Hold	16 Hold rating(s)	14 Hold rating(s)	16 Hold rating(s)	9 Hold rating(s)
Sell	0 Sell rating(s)	0 Sell rating(s)	1 Sell rating(s)	2 Sell rating(s)
Consensus Price Target	$83.67	$81.19	$79.47	$75.43
Forecasted Upside	-1.36% Downside	2.70% Upside	-0.09% Downside	-5.07% Downside
Consensus Rating	Hold	Hold	Hold	Hold

CTSH Analyst Recommendations By Month

The 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.

CTSH Price Targets by Month

The 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.

Cognizant Technology Solutions Stock vs. The Competition

Type	Cognizant Technology Solutions	Computer and Technology Companies	S&P 500
Consensus Rating Score	2.20	2.68	2.53
Consensus Rating	Hold	Moderate Buy	Moderate Buy
Predicted Upside	-1.74% Downside	56.47% Upside	14.54% Upside
News Sentiment Rating	Positive News See Recent CTSH News	Positive News	Positive News

Recent Analyst Forecasts and Stock Ratings

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Date	Brokerage	Analyst Name	Action	Rating	Price Target	Upside/Downside on Report Date
2/10/2025	Barclays 3 of 5 stars	R. El-Assal Subscribe to MarketBeat All Access for the recommendation accuracy rating	Boost Target	Overweight ➝ Overweight	$95.00 ➝ $103.00	+19.49%
2/6/2025	Royal Bank of Canada 4 of 5 stars	Daniel Perlin Subscribe to MarketBeat All Access for the recommendation accuracy rating	Boost Target	Sector Perform ➝ Sector Perform	$82.00 ➝ $93.00	+6.93%
2/6/2025	Morgan Stanley 3 of 5 stars	James Faucette Subscribe to MarketBeat All Access for the recommendation accuracy rating	Boost Target	Equal Weight ➝ Equal Weight	$80.00 ➝ $85.00	+1.67%
2/6/2025	Needham & Company LLC Subscribe to MarketBeat All Access for the recommendation accuracy rating	Mayank Tandon Subscribe to MarketBeat All Access for the recommendation accuracy rating	Reiterated Rating	Hold ➝ Hold
2/6/2025	BMO Capital Markets Subscribe to MarketBeat All Access for the recommendation accuracy rating	Keith Bachman Subscribe to MarketBeat All Access for the recommendation accuracy rating	Boost Target	Market Perform ➝ Market Perform	$88.00 ➝ $94.00	+12.44%
2/3/2025	UBS Group Subscribe to MarketBeat All Access for the recommendation accuracy rating	Kevin Mcveigh Subscribe to MarketBeat All Access for the recommendation accuracy rating	Boost Target	Neutral ➝ Neutral	$83.00 ➝ $86.00	+3.56%
11/1/2024	Mizuho Subscribe to MarketBeat All Access for the recommendation accuracy rating		Boost Target	Neutral ➝ Neutral	$83.00 ➝ $84.00	+13.41%
10/31/2024	TD Cowen Subscribe to MarketBeat All Access for the recommendation accuracy rating		Boost Target	Hold ➝ Hold	$75.00 ➝ $76.00	+0.52%
10/31/2024	Robert W. Baird Subscribe to MarketBeat All Access for the recommendation accuracy rating		Boost Target	Neutral ➝ Neutral	$78.00 ➝ $80.00	+7.60%
10/22/2024	Deutsche Bank Aktiengesellschaft Subscribe to MarketBeat All Access for the recommendation accuracy rating		Boost Target	Hold ➝ Hold	$70.00 ➝ $80.00	+5.29%
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9/12/2024	The Goldman Sachs Group Subscribe to MarketBeat All Access for the recommendation accuracy rating	J. Schneider Subscribe to MarketBeat All Access for the recommendation accuracy rating	Reiterated Rating	Neutral ➝ Neutral	$76.00 ➝ $76.00	+0.46%
9/6/2024	JPMorgan Chase & Co. Subscribe to MarketBeat All Access for the recommendation accuracy rating		Boost Target	Neutral ➝ Neutral	$82.00 ➝ $89.00	+17.06%
8/28/2024	Jefferies Financial Group Subscribe to MarketBeat All Access for the recommendation accuracy rating		Initiated Coverage	Buy ➝ Buy	$90.00	+16.66%
8/27/2024	Daiwa America Subscribe to MarketBeat All Access for the recommendation accuracy rating	L. Miscioscia Subscribe to MarketBeat All Access for the recommendation accuracy rating	Upgrade	Hold
8/7/2024	Bank of America Subscribe to MarketBeat All Access for the recommendation accuracy rating		Upgrade	Underperform ➝ Neutral	$73.00 ➝ $75.00	+3.23%
5/2/2024	Wedbush Subscribe to MarketBeat All Access for the recommendation accuracy rating		Reiterated Rating	Outperform ➝ Outperform	$85.00	+28.98%
5/2/2024	Susquehanna Subscribe to MarketBeat All Access for the recommendation accuracy rating		Lower Target	Neutral ➝ Neutral	$80.00 ➝ $78.00	+19.32%
4/22/2024	Citigroup Subscribe to MarketBeat All Access for the recommendation accuracy rating		Lower Target	Buy ➝ Buy	$90.00 ➝ $82.00	+21.12%
3/26/2024	Evercore ISI Subscribe to MarketBeat All Access for the recommendation accuracy rating		Boost Target	In-Line ➝ In-Line	$65.00 ➝ $70.00	-3.07%
3/19/2024	Guggenheim Subscribe to MarketBeat All Access for the recommendation accuracy rating		Initiated Coverage	Neutral	$80.00	+6.54%
1/5/2024	Societe Generale Subscribe to MarketBeat All Access for the recommendation accuracy rating		Reiterated Rating	Hold ➝ Sell	$67.00	-8.96%
1/4/2024	Wolfe Research Subscribe to MarketBeat All Access for the recommendation accuracy rating		Upgrade	Underperform ➝ Peer Perform
11/16/2023	Redburn Atlantic Subscribe to MarketBeat All Access for the recommendation accuracy rating		Initiated Coverage	Neutral	$68.00	-0.60%
5/4/2023	51job Subscribe to MarketBeat All Access for the recommendation accuracy rating		Reiterated Rating	Reiterates
5/4/2023	HSBC Subscribe to MarketBeat All Access for the recommendation accuracy rating		Upgrade	Hold ➝ Buy	$75.00	+19.35%

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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 Thursday, February 20, 2025. 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.:

The company reported earnings per share (EPS) of $1.21 for the latest quarter, surpassing analysts' expectations of $1.12, indicating strong financial performance and effective management.
Cognizant Technology Solutions Co. has announced an increase in its quarterly dividend from $0.30 to $0.31, reflecting a commitment to returning value to shareholders. This translates to an annualized dividend of $1.24, providing a yield of 1.40%.
With a return on equity of 16.78%, the company demonstrates efficient use of shareholders' equity to generate profits, which is a positive indicator for potential investors.
Recent analyst upgrades, including a price target increase from $83.00 to $84.00, suggest that market sentiment is favorable, potentially leading to stock price appreciation.
The current stock price is around $80.11, which may present a buying opportunity for investors looking to enter at a reasonable valuation compared to the consensus price target of $83.67.

Cognizant Technology Solutions
Bear Case

Investors should be bearish about investing in Cognizant Technology Solutions Co. for these reasons:

Despite the positive earnings report, the company's net margin of 11.35% may indicate that there is limited room for profitability improvement, which could affect future growth prospects.
Insider selling activity, such as the recent sale of 5,000 shares by the chief accounting officer, could raise concerns about the company's future performance and insider confidence.
The stock has received a majority "hold" rating from analysts, suggesting that there may be limited upside potential in the near term, which could deter aggressive investment strategies.
With a dividend payout ratio of 26.61%, while sustainable, it indicates that a significant portion of earnings is being returned to shareholders, potentially limiting funds available for reinvestment in growth initiatives.
Market volatility and economic uncertainties could impact the company's performance, especially in the technology sector, which is subject to rapid changes and competition.

CTSH Forecast - Frequently Asked Questions

: According to the research reports of 20 Wall Street equities research analysts, the average twelve-month stock price forecast for Cognizant Technology Solutions is $83.67, with a high forecast of $103.00 and a low forecast of $70.00.
: 20 Wall Street research analysts have issued "buy," "hold," and "sell" ratings for Cognizant Technology Solutions in the last twelve months. There are currently 16 hold ratings and 4 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.
: According to analysts, Cognizant Technology Solutions's stock has a predicted downside of -1.36% based on their 12-month stock forecasts.
: Over the previous 90 days, Cognizant Technology Solutions's stock had 1 upgrade by analysts.
: Cognizant Technology Solutions has been rated by research analysts at Barclays, BMO Capital Markets, Morgan Stanley, Needham & Company LLC, Royal Bank of Canada, and UBS Group in the past 90 days.
: 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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Cognizant Technology Solutions (CTSH) Stock Forecast & Price Target