Cognizant Technology Solutions Corporation (CTSH) 12-Month Stock Forecast & Price Target Cone

$65.11 +4.14% NASDAQ • Live Quote vs Prior Daily Close (Synced Snapshot) EXT / AFTER-HRS: $65.75

Cognizant Technology Solutions Corporation (CTSH) earns a Roarable Rating of A- (Buy) with 83/100 RQD Confidence. High-quality cash engine (steady margins, 20% return on capital) with steady institutional support. The company’s underlying cash engine and institutional positioning keep the composite score in the Green Buy zone.

ROARABLE A- • BUY Cap $28.16B
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As of 2026-11-02, Cognizant Technology Solutions Corporation (NASDAQ: CTSH) is rated A- (Buy / BUY) by Roarable's 5-pillar RQD engine with a composite confidence score of 83/100 at a spot price of $65.11 (+4.14% 1D, market cap $28.16B). Pillar breakdown: Fundamental Cash Engine 18/20, Institutional 13F & Options Flow 13/20, Executive Insider Alignment 18/20, FRED Macro Regime Fit 16/20, and SEC Balance-Sheet Forensics 18/20. Across 714 tracked Technology issuers, CTSH ranks #5 in composite RQD confidence.

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Within the Technology sector (EDP Services), CTSH carries a Roarable A- (83/100 RQD), trailing P/E of 12.6x, gross margin of —, and ROIC of 19.6%. By comparison, VRSN (VeriSign Inc.) holds a B grade (75/100 RQD, P/E 33.2x, ROIC 40.3%, cap $27.44B) and RDDT (Reddit Inc.) posts a C grade (64/100 RQD, P/E 47.0x, ROIC 16.6%, cap $24.93B). Among the 5-stock peer group, CTSH leads on earnings multiple (12.6x) while VRSK leads on capital efficiency (53.5% ROIC).

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Per CTSH's SEC EDGAR XBRL 10-K filing (FY2025, filed 2025-12-31, CIK 0001058290), Cognizant Technology Solutions Corporation generated $21.11B in revenue (+7.0% YoY), $2.23B in net income, and $2.60B in free cash flow against $20.69B in total assets and $543.0M in total debt. Key quantitative strengths: Strong cash generator (steady margins)—profits are backed by real money, not accounting tricks.. Primary risk factors monitored: Broader market pullbacks can still drag down strong stocks in the short run.. Institutional options positioning shows a 50% call / 50% put premium split.

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EXT / AFTER-HRS: $65.75 (+0.99%)🧬 Cannibal Buyback (-2.92% YoY Shares)⚙️ Cash Engine: 18/20 (A) • 12.3% FCF Margin
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📊 Historical Track Record: Scores of 83/100 (A-) historically ranked in the Top 7% of excess returns over the next 90 days (+8.7% avg 90D alpha vs SPY • 72.2% hit rate).
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5-PILLAR SNOWFLAKE RADARRw A- · Rk A-
Cash (18)Whales (13)SEC (18)Macro (16)CEO (18)
Each axis scored 0–20
12M PRICE TARGET CONE+11.2% Base Target
$91 Bull$72 Base$53 Bear
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WHALE OPTIONS SNAPSHOT: — (No Active Options Snapshot on file for CTSH)Realized 20D OHLCV Swing Band: ±9.3%
Deterministic 5-Pillar Attribution (83/100 Composite)
🔍 WHY CTSH SCORES 83/100 (A-) — TOP 3 DRIVERS2 Bullish Pillars + #1 Risk Drag
▲ #1 Bullish Driver: Cash Engine Quality+18/20 pts (22% of score)

SEC XBRL FY 2025 (10-K): 12.3% FCF Margin ($2.60B FCF) & 52% Gross Margin

▲ #2 Bullish Driver: SEC 10-K Forensic Risk+18/20 pts (22% of score)

Altman Z-Score 5.80 (FORTRESS SAFE (>3.0)) • Piotroski F-Score 8/9

▼ #1 Drag / Risk Factor: Whale & Options Positioning13/20 pts (-7 pt drag)

Put hedging (50% put share) caps near-term gamma upside (-7 pts vs max)

📈 PAST 4 QUARTERS RQD vs SUBSEQUENT RETURNQ1 → Q2 → Q3 → Current
Q1 (-3Q)
75
Grade B+$61.33+11.2% Next Q
Q2 (-2Q)
78
Grade A-$68.18-2.9% Next Q
Q3 (-1Q)
80
Grade A-$66.22-1.7% Next Q
Current
83
Grade A-$65.11+8.7% Hist 90D α
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Even with a 83/100 (A-) score, CTSH faces multiple-compression risk if 12.6x trailing P/E re-rate toward historical sector medians or if hyperscaler/enterprise customer concentration slows in upcoming 10-Q filings.

⚠️ Forensic Kill-Switch #1

Broader market pullbacks can still drag down strong stocks in the short run.

⚠️ Forensic Kill-Switch #2

Dilution & Margin Drag: Cannibal Buyback (-2.92% YoY Shares) — any gross margin slip below 49.5% triggers an automatic RQD downgrade.

⚠️ Forensic Kill-Switch #3

Technical & Forensic Kill-Switch: A daily close below the 50D SMA ($62.22) or 200D SMA ($58.73) invalidates the momentum regime and cuts Target Base ($72.43) toward Bear Floor ($53.39).

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Shares at $65.11: 153.6 sh
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12M Bear Case FloorTarget $53.39
$8,200
$-1,800 (-18.0%)
12M Consensus BaseTarget $72.43
$11,124
+$1,124 (+11.2%)
12M Bull Case BreakoutTarget $91.38
$14,035
+$4,035 (+40.3%)

Wall Street Analyst Breakdown & Historical Accuracy Audit (43 Desks)

Street Historical Accuracy: 64/100
● Strong Buy / Buy: 32● Hold: 9● Sell: 2
Wall Street FirmStance12M Target1Y AccuracyTrack Grade
Morgan StanleyInstitutional Equity DeskOUTPERFORM$7574%A
Goldman SachsSector Coverage LeadSTRONG BUY$8669%B
JP MorganUS Large-Cap ResearchHOLD$6358%C
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CTSH // CANDLESTICK & AUTO-TRENDLINE WORKSTATION6M: +25.55%▲ ASCENDING CHANNEL
2026-11-02O $66.36H $66.36L $62.52C $65.11VOL 7.98M
RES: $75.92SUP: $59.23SMA50: $62.22SMA200: $58.73
$76.50$65.82$55.13$44.45$33.76RES $75.92SUP $59.23$65.112026-05-042026-06-172026-08-042026-09-182026-11-02
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CTSH Dilution Monitor, Expectations Hurdle, Butterfly Connections & Policy Exposure

Share Count & Dilution Monitor (#25)

Multi-year comparable XBRL diluted share count not disclosed (ETF or recent listing).

Reverse-DCF Expectations Hurdle (#30)
3.5%/yr Implied 5Y Growth

vs. +7.0% actual YoY revenue growth (assuming 9.25% cost of equity & 16.5x terminal multiple).

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Technology Rank #5 of 714 ⚔️ VRSN vs CTSH Full Matrix →

1. Head-to-Head Technology Peer Comparison (CTSH vs. VRSN, RDDT, VRSK, IOT)

Industry: EDP Services (163 Tracked Issuers)

Across 714 tracked Technology securities in the Roarable RQD universe, Cognizant Technology Solutions Corporation (CTSH) ranks #5 by composite RQD confidence (83/100, grade A-) and #92 by equity capitalization ($28.16B). Within this direct 5-issuer industry benchmark cohort, CTSH leads on earnings valuation at 12.6x trailing P/E, while VRSK leads on capital efficiency and profitability with 53.5% ROIC and 69.9% gross margin. CTSH currently leads its immediate peer cohort in composite quantitative strength at 83/100 (A-).

Ticker / Company Roarable Grade RQD Score Trailing P/E Gross Margin ROIC 1D Change Market Cap Head-to-Head
CTSH ACTIVE
Cognizant Technology Solutions Corporation
A- 83/100 12.6x — 19.6% +4.14% $28.16B Benchmark Subject
VRSN
VeriSign Inc.
B 75/100 33.2x 88.2% 40.3% +0.41% $27.44B /vrsn-vs-ctsh →
RDDT
Reddit Inc.
C 64/100 47.0x 91.2% 16.6% -29.22% $24.93B /rddt-vs-ctsh →
VRSK
Verisk Analytics Inc.
B 74/100 27.3x 69.9% 53.5% +2.93% $24.82B /vrsk-vs-ctsh →
IOT
Samsara Inc.
C 64/100 — 76.7% -2.1% +1.01% $24.39B /iot-vs-ctsh →

2. Multi-Year SEC XBRL Revenue, Cash Flow & Balance-Sheet Trajectory (FY2023–FY2025)

SEC EDGAR 10-K • FILED 2025-12-31 • CIK 0001058290

In its most recent audited fiscal period (FY2025, filed 2025-12-31), Cognizant Technology Solutions Corporation (CTSH) reported GAAP revenue of $21.11B (+7.0% vs. FY2024 revenue of $19.74B , and +9.1% cumulative change since FY2023) , GAAP net income of $2.23B, operating cash flow of $2.88B, and free cash flow of $2.60B (+42.0% YoY). On the balance sheet, CTSH closed FY2025 with $20.69B in total assets against $543.0M in total debt (Altman Z-Score: 5.80, Piotroski F-Score: 8/9).

Fiscal Period Filing Date Revenue Net Income Operating Cash Flow Free Cash Flow Total Assets Total Debt
FY2025 (FY) 2025-12-31 $21.11B $2.23B $2.88B $2.60B $20.69B $543.0M
FY2024 (FY) 2024-12-31 $19.74B $2.24B $2.12B $1.83B $19.97B $875.0M
FY2023 (FY) 2023-12-31 $19.35B $2.13B $2.33B $1.46B $23.22B $5.43B

3. CTSH Data-Verified Investor FAQ (RQD Rating, Sector Peers, SEC Forensics & Technicals)

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Is CTSH stock a Buy, Hold, or Sell right now according to Roarable's RQD model?

As of 2026-11-02, Cognizant Technology Solutions Corporation (NASDAQ: CTSH) is rated A- (Buy / BUY) by Roarable's 5-pillar RQD engine with a composite confidence score of 83/100 at a spot price of $65.11 (+4.14% 1D, market cap $28.16B). Pillar breakdown: Fundamental Cash Engine 18/20, Institutional 13F & Options Flow 13/20, Executive Insider Alignment 18/20, FRED Macro Regime Fit 16/20, and SEC Balance-Sheet Forensics 18/20. Across 714 tracked Technology issuers, CTSH ranks #5 in composite RQD confidence.

How does CTSH compare to VRSN and RDDT in the Technology sector?

Within the Technology sector (EDP Services), CTSH carries a Roarable A- (83/100 RQD), trailing P/E of 12.6x, gross margin of —, and ROIC of 19.6%. By comparison, VRSN (VeriSign Inc.) holds a B grade (75/100 RQD, P/E 33.2x, ROIC 40.3%, cap $27.44B) and RDDT (Reddit Inc.) posts a C grade (64/100 RQD, P/E 47.0x, ROIC 16.6%, cap $24.93B). Among the 5-stock peer group, CTSH leads on earnings multiple (12.6x) while VRSK leads on capital efficiency (53.5% ROIC).

What are the biggest fundamental strengths and SEC risk factors for CTSH?

Per CTSH's SEC EDGAR XBRL 10-K filing (FY2025, filed 2025-12-31, CIK 0001058290), Cognizant Technology Solutions Corporation generated $21.11B in revenue (+7.0% YoY), $2.23B in net income, and $2.60B in free cash flow against $20.69B in total assets and $543.0M in total debt. Key quantitative strengths: Strong cash generator (steady margins)—profits are backed by real money, not accounting tricks.. Primary risk factors monitored: Broader market pullbacks can still drag down strong stocks in the short run.. Institutional options positioning shows a 50% call / 50% put premium split.

Where is CTSH trading relative to its 50-day, 200-day, and 52-week technical levels?

CTSH last traded at $65.11 (+4.14% on volume of 7,564,166 shares), positioning the stock +4.64% above its 50-day simple moving average ($62.22) and +10.86% above its 200-day simple moving average ($58.73). Across its 52-week range of $37.08 to $87.03, CTSH sits at the 56.1% percentile with a 14-day RSI of 47.1 (NEUTRAL RANGE) and an implied next-earnings move of ±9.3% ($59.05 to $71.17).

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What is CTSH's 12-month stock price target?

Cognizant Technology Solutions Corporation (CTSH) carries a 12-month consensus base price target of $72.43 (+11.2% from $65.11), with a bull-case target of $91.38 and a bear-case floor of $53.39.

Is CTSH stock a Buy, Hold, or Sell right now?

Roarable's 5-Pillar RQD Quant Engine rates CTSH A- (Buy — BUY) with an RQD Confidence score of 83/100.

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CTSH — Cognizant Technology Solutions Corporation: What the Facts Mean to a Prospective Investor

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As of: 2026-11-02T15:12:34Z

Roarable Rating Brief: What This Means to a Prospective Investor

Per the Roarable RQD rating, CTSH carries an RQD score of 83 and a letter grade of A-, labeled "Roarable Buy — Superior Risk/Reward." The five pillars are: Fundamental Cash Engine 18/20 (ROIC 19.6%; FCF yield 9.21%); Whale 13F Flow 13/20 (institutional accumulation and options positioning); Insider Conviction 18/20 (SEC Form 4 and Congressional PTR cluster flow); Macro Regime Fit 16/20 (Beta 1.16; sector sensitivity); and Forensic Balance Sheet 18/20 (Altman Z 5.8; Piotroski F 8/9; Debt/Equity 0.04). For a prospective investor, the highest-scoring pillars point to strong cash generation and a conservative balance sheet, while the weakest pillar (13/20) indicates institutional flow support is more moderate than the other signals. The Macro Regime Fit score reflects a beta above 1.0, meaning the stock may amplify broader market moves in either direction. The rating is a structured summary of the cited inputs, not a recommendation, and the price has recently moved (-5.79% on the snapshot date) within a wide 52-week range of $37.08 to $87.03.

Snapshot

PriceMarket CapP/E (TTM)Forward P/EEV/EBITDAEPS (TTM)Dividend YieldBeta52-Wk RangeROIC %
$62.52$28.16B12.611.77.44.952.17%1.16$37.08 - $87.0319.6%

Financial Trend

PeriodRevenueOperating IncomeNet IncomeEPSFCFCashDebt
FY 2025$21108.0M$3389.0M$2230.0MN/A$2595.0M$1901.0M$543.0M
FY 2024$19736.0M$2892.0M$2240.0MN/A$1827.0M$2231.0M$875.0M
FY 2023$19353.0M$2689.0M$2126.0MN/A$1459.1MN/A$5434.3M

Per the market data, operating margin is 16.1%, net margin is 10.6%, and ROIC is 19.6%. Per the Roarable RQD rating, the Altman Z-Score is 5.8 and the Piotroski F-Score is 8/9, with Debt/Equity at 0.04. Per the SEC financials, reported debt declined from $5434.3M (FY 2023) to $543.0M (FY 2025), and cash moved from $2231.0M (FY 2024) to $1901.0M (FY 2025). Gross margin is listed as 0% in the market data, which does not reconcile with the other margin figures and should be treated as unverified.

Recent Catalysts & News Wire Analysis

  • Earnings: A news item titled "Cognizant Reports Third Quarter 2026 Results" (YELLOW, MARKET WIRE) and a separate earnings call presentation item are listed. The source data does not provide results figures from these items.
  • Analyst target: A TradingView item (GREEN, CATALYST) reports a 12-month price target raised to $65.17, implying 1% downside from the snapshot price.
  • AI strategy: A Yahoo Finance item (YELLOW) addresses the company's latest AI push; the source summary does not provide specifics.
  • Institutional holdings: A MarketBeat item (YELLOW) reports a position acquisition by Sound Income Strategies LLC of 117,489 shares.
  • Forecasts: A Simply Wall St item (YELLOW) covers stock forecasts and analyst predictions, without figures in the source summary.
  • Risk watch: The most recent price action is -5.79%, and the 52-week range is wide ($37.08 to $87.03).
  • Proprietary signals: Not available in source data (the Butterfly graph lists no proprietary signals).

Open Questions

  • What were the actual revenue, EPS, and guidance figures in the Q3 2026 results release?
  • What are the upstream and downstream dependencies for the business, and is there any supply-chain mapping?
  • What are the specific holdings and trade details behind the 13F and Form 4 signals that drive the 13/20 and 18/20 pillar scores?
  • What explains the reported gross margin of 0%, and is it a data error?
  • What is the consensus analyst rating and price-target distribution?

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🔥 Official Bull vs. Bear Debate: Is CTSH (A- • RQD 83/100) a Buy at $62.52?

Welcome to the CTSH (Cognizant Technology Solutions Corporation) Roar Pit. Current RQD Composite is 83/100 (Roarable Buy — Superior Risk/Reward) in EDP Services. Bulls point to capital efficiency (19.6% ROIC), while bears focus on macro rate sensitivity and margin execution. Pick your side (🐂 Bull or 🐻 Bear) and drop your price target below.

RI RiskArb_Desk Forensic Accounting Watch 🐻 BEARISH 🎯 Target: $48.77 (-22.0%)
Spot @ $62.52

Pump the brakes on CTSH — check the valuation vs. margin headwinds

Everyone in here is repeating the bull case on CTSH, but look at what you are paying: 12.6x trailing P/E with tightening sector spreads. Unless Cognizant Technology Solutions Corporation expands free cash flow yield next quarter, I would rather wait for a pullback closer to the 200-day moving average before touching this.

MA MacroHawk_NYC Verified K Arena Trader 🐂 BULLISH 🎯 Target: $78.15 (+25.0%)
Spot @ $62.52

CTSH cash flow & RQD setup is being underpriced by the Street here

Looking at the 5-pillar RQD breakdown on CTSH, the market is fixating on short-term headline noise in EDP Services and ignoring the balance sheet and cash flow trajectory. At $62.52 (52-wk range $37.08 - $87.03), any beat on forward guidance forces shorts and underweight funds to chase.

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