Cognizant Technology Solutions Corporation (CTSH) fair value analysis
S&P 500 & Nasdaq · Updated 2026-10-19
CTSH price how computed
Forward Fair Value verdict
UndervaluedCTSH is trading at more than a 25% discount to estimated fair value.
Based on TickrTrends' weekly Forward Fair Value model.
- Last price
- $59.20
- Sector
- Technology
- 12-month range
- $38.73–$86.70
- Market cap
- $28B
- From 52-week high
- -31.7%
- Shares outstanding
- 473M
- Rank in Technology by discount to fair value
- #44 of 181
Last price is our 2026-10-19 weekly price; the chart runs through 2026-10-16.
Cognizant Technology Solutions Corporation provides information technology services, consulting, and business process outsourcing to enterprises across various industries. The company operates globally with a presence in multiple countries throughout North America, Europe, Asia, and other regions worldwide.
CTSH currently ranks #44 of 181 Technology stocks by discount to fair value. It has screened as Undervalued for 14 consecutive weekly runs.
Fundamentals (4 quarters) how computed
- Market cap
- $28B
- P/E (trailing)
- 11x
- Revenue (TTM)
- $21.6B
- Net margin
- 10.3%
- EPS (TTM)
- $5.51
- Gross margin
- 33.4%
- Debt / equity
- 0.14
- Revenue growth (3-yr avg)
- 4.0%
- Shares outstanding
- 473M
Derived indicators how computed
- Quality grade
- B
- Margin trend
- Contracting
- 52-week position
- The lower-middle quarter of its range
- DCF cross-check
- Fairly Valued
Technicals how computed
- RSI (14-day)
- 63 · neutral
- 50-day average
- $60.38
- 200-day average
- $59.77
- Moving-average state
- 50-day above 200-day (golden cross state); price between the averages
Dividends how computed
- Paid, last 12 months
- $1.30 per share (4 payments)
- Yield on last price
- 2.20%
- Consecutive years of increases
- 6
- Last ex-dividend date
- 2026-08-18
- Last payment date
- 2026-08-25
Earnings how computed
- Next earnings report
- 2026-10-29 (pre-market)
- Last 8 quarters vs consensus
- 7 beat, 1 missed
- Quarter by quarter
- 2026-06 ▼ miss (-0.7%)
2026-03 ▲ beat (+5.3%)
2025-12 ▲ beat (+2.3%)
2025-09 ▲ beat (+6.9%)
2025-06 ▲ beat (+4.0%)
2025-03 ▲ beat (+2.5%)
2024-12 ▲ beat (+7.1%)
2024-09 ▲ beat (+8.7%)
Analyst consensus how computed
This is not TickrTrends' verdict.
- Analyst ratings
- 13 buy · 16 hold · 0 sell (29 analysts)
- Consensus lean
- Hold-leaning
- Consensus price target
- $65.9
- Target vs last price
- +11.3%
What our data shows for CTSH
- Our model validated 17 trailing price-to-earnings windows for CTSH, built from quarterly earnings records.
- Shares are trading in the middle of their 12-month price range of $38.73–$86.70.
- The 14-day relative strength index sits at a neutral 63.
The exact numbers are one step away
- The precise Forward Fair Value dollar figure for CTSH
- Exact discount / premium to today's price
- The normalized historical P/E behind the estimate, and how many quarters support it
- Forward EPS input and fiscal-year basis
- Screeners and rankings across the full S&P 500 and Nasdaq universes
Forward Fair Value applies a conservatively normalized historical price-to-earnings multiple to the consensus earnings estimate for the next full fiscal year; how TickrTrends computes it.
Recent CTSH news
TickrTrends' derived news-sentiment signal for CTSH is currently leaning positive, computed from recent coverage.
- Cognizant to Acquire DyFlex Solutions, Accelerating AI-Led Enterprise Transformation for SAP Clients in Australia and New Zealand (prnewswire.com, 2026-10-21)
TickrTrends take: Cognizant's acquisition of DyFlex Solutions represents a strategic expansion of its AI capabilities specifically targeting SAP clients in Australia and New Zealand, two regions with growing enterprise digitalization demands. This move aligns with the company's broader positioning in high-value transformation services, which could support revenue diversification and margin improvement opportunities in the technology sector. Valuation-focused investors should monitor whether this acquisition translates into accelerated bookings and contract expansion in the Asia-Pacific region, as such developments could influence whether Cognizant's current undervalued assessment proves justified. - Cognizant (CTSH) Named Global Strategic Technology Partner for Ingenico (gurufocus.com, 2026-10-20)
TickrTrends take: Cognizant's selection as a global strategic technology partner for Ingenico represents a significant enterprise relationship that could expand its service revenues and market presence in payment processing systems. For valuation-focused investors, this partnership announcement should be monitored for evidence of contract value disclosure and recurring revenue visibility, as large strategic partnerships can influence earnings predictability and growth trajectory. Given TickrTrends' current undervalued assessment of CTSH, material wins of this nature may contribute to fundamental improvements that justify closer examination of future quarterly results. - Cognizant (CTSH) Launches Gemini Frontier Group to Accelerate AI Adoption (gurufocus.com, 2026-10-19)
TickrTrends take: Cognizant's launch of the Gemini Frontier Group represents a strategic investment in AI capabilities that could enhance its competitive positioning within the Technology sector. TickrTrends currently derives an Undervalued verdict for CTSH, suggesting the market may not be fully pricing in the potential revenue and margin benefits from expanded AI service offerings. Investors focused on valuation should monitor whether this initiative generates meaningful client adoption and contributes to improved earnings metrics that could justify a higher market valuation.
More CTSH news
- What Moved Markets This Week (seekingalpha.com, 2026-10-17)
- Cognizant (CTSH) Poised for Q3 Earnings Amid Strong Dividend Fundamentals and Robust Guru Interest (gurufocus.com, 2026-10-02)
- How Is Cognizant’s Stock Performance Compared to Other Dividend Stocks (finance.yahoo.com, 2026-09-16)
- Cognizant Technology Solutions Corporation (CTSH) Presents at Truist Technology Symposium: AI Transformation & Evolving Enterprise Debates Transcript (seekingalpha.com, 2026-09-15)
What people are saying
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TickrTrends weekly updates
- 2026-10-19 — TickrTrends' derived indicators for CTSH showed mixed movement this week within the Technology sector. The DCF cross-check band shifted from undervalued to fairly valued, while the 50/200-day trend state moved from downtrend to mixed. The sector discount rank declined from 57 to 63, indicating a relative weakening in valuation positioning compared to other Technology stocks, though the current overall valuation verdict remains undervalued.
- 2026-10-12 — No material change this week: the verdict, bands and grades all held steady.
- 2026-10-11 — No material change this week: the verdict, bands and grades all held steady.
- 2026-10-10 — No material change this week: the verdict, bands and grades all held steady.
- 2026-10-06 — No material change this week: the verdict, bands and grades all held steady.
- 2026-09-28 — CTSH's momentum indicator downgraded from B to none this week, suggesting a loss of upward price acceleration. The stock remains classified as undervalued based on current valuation metrics within the Technology sector.
- 2026-09-21 — No material change this week: the verdict, bands and grades all held steady.
- 2026-09-17 — No material change this week: the verdict, bands and grades all held steady.
Frequently asked questions
Is CTSH stock undervalued?
Based on TickrTrends' Forward Fair Value model (updated 2026-10-19), CTSH is trading at more than a 25% discount to estimated fair value and screens as undervalued. The exact fair value and discount are available to subscribers.
What is CTSH's TickrTrends verdict?
CTSH's current verdict is Undervalued, refreshed with every weekly Forward Fair Value run.
How does CTSH compare to other Technology stocks?
CTSH ranks #44 of 181 Technology stocks in TickrTrends' coverage by discount to fair value.
Is CTSH overbought or oversold?
CTSH's 14-day RSI is in neutral territory - neither overbought nor oversold.
Does CTSH pay a dividend?
Yes. CTSH paid $1.30 per share over the last twelve months (4 payments), a 2.20% yield on TickrTrends' last price, and has raised the annual total for 6 consecutive years. The last ex-dividend date was 2026-08-18.
When does CTSH report earnings next?
CTSH's next earnings report is scheduled for 2026-10-29 (pre-market), per the published earnings calendar.
Does CTSH usually beat earnings estimates?
Over its last 8 reported quarters CTSH beat the consensus estimate 7 times and missed 1 times, by TickrTrends' comparison of reported and estimated EPS.
What do analysts say about CTSH?
Of 29 analysts covering CTSH, 13 rate it a buy, 16 a hold and 0 a sell - hold-leaning, with a consensus price target of $65.9 (+11.3% versus TickrTrends' last price). This is the analyst consensus, not TickrTrends' Forward Fair Value verdict.
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