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Observed Sep 21, 2026, 8:00 PM UTC · Last available price
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Cognizant Technology Solutions Corporation (CTSH) stock forecast and scoring
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12M forecast summary
Target date · Sep 21, 2027
Lower Estimate (P10)
$30.50
-48.6%
Median Estimate (P50)
$70.44
+18.6% from starting price
Upper Estimate (P90)
$116.57
+96.3%
$30.50Median $70.44$116.57
Median Estimate
$70.44
Starting price
$59.38
Change from starting price
+18.6%
Target date
Sep 21, 2027
Data through
Sep 21, 2026
The estimate uses its dated starting price. It does not predict returns from today’s quote.
Cognizant Technology Solutions Corporation functions as a global professional services firm, delivering a comprehensive suite of consulting, technology, and outsourcing solutions across North America, Europe, and other international markets. Its operations are structured into four primary divisions: Financial Services, Healthcare, Products and Resources, and Communications, Media and Technology. Within the Financial Services sector, Cognizant provides advanced services such as enhancing customer experiences, implementing robotic process automation (RPA), and leveraging analytics and artificial intelligence (AI) to address needs in areas like digital lending, fraud prevention, and modern payment systems. For its Healthcare clients, the company focuses on navigating industry shifts toward consumer-centric models, outcome-based agreements, and digital health initiatives, striving to deliver an integrated, seamless, and patient-focused omnichannel experience. Furthermore, Cognizant assists in optimizing operations across various functions, including clinical development, pharmacovigilance, manufacturing, claims management, enrollment procedures, membership administration, and billing processes. Its clientele in this domain spans healthcare providers, payers, and life sciences organizations, encompassing pharmaceutical, biotechnology, and medical device firms. In the Products and Resources segment, the company develops solutions tailored for manufacturers, retailers, and entities within the travel and hospitality sectors, alongside those engaged in logistics, energy, and utility services. Within the Communications, Media and Technology division, Cognizant supports businesses in creating digital content, crafting personalized user experiences, and expediting digital engineering efforts. This includes serving information, media, entertainment, communications, and technology enterprises. Established in 1994, the company maintains its primary corporate office in Teaneck, New Jersey.
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Safety
44.0
0255075100
Moderate
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Momentum
74.8
0255075100
Strong
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Latest update · 2026-09-21
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Revenue · trailing 12 months
$21.64B
2025-07-01 to 2026-06-30
Net income · trailing 12 months
$2.22B
2025-07-01 to 2026-06-30
Free cash flow · trailing 12 months
$2.6B
2025-07-01 to 2026-06-30
Consolidated debt
$2.09B
At 2026-06-30
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Research data through 2026-09-21
Update published 2026-09-22
Currency: USD
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