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Cognizant Technology Solutions Corporation (CTSH) Revenue-to-Profit Sankey Flow & SEC XBRL Financials

$62.52 -5.79% NASDAQ • Live Quote vs Prior Daily Close (Synced Snapshot)

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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12M PRICE TARGET CONE+11.2% Base Target

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VISUAL REVENUE-TO-PROFIT SANKEY WATERFALL • FY 2025 (10-K)

How CTSH Turns Every Dollar of Sales Into Real Bottom-Line Profit

Free Cash Flow:$2.60B (12.3% FCF Margin)

Multi-Year SEC EDGAR XBRL Revenue, Net Profit & Free Cash Flow Trajectory

■ Revenue■ Net Profit■ Free Cash Flow

FY23

Rev $19.35B

FY24

Rev $19.74B

FY25

Rev $21.11B

Fiscal Year	Revenue	Gross Margin	Op Margin	Net Profit	Free Cash Flow	ROIC %
FY 2025	$21.11B	52%	16.1%	$2.23B	$2.60B	19.6%
FY 2024	$19.74B	52%	14.7%	$2.24B	$1.83B	17.5%
FY 2023	$19.35B	52%	13.9%	$2.13B	$1.46B	15.1%

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CTSH // CANDLESTICK & AUTO-TRENDLINE WORKSTATION6M: +20.56%▲ ASCENDING CHANNEL

2026-11-01O $66.36H $66.36L $62.52C $62.52VOL 7.98M

RES: $75.67SUP: $58.98SMA50: $62.22SMA200: $58.84

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

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

Industry: EDP Services (32 Tracked Issuers)

Across 241 tracked Technology securities in the Roarable RQD universe, Cognizant Technology Solutions Corporation (CTSH) ranks #5 by composite RQD confidence (83/100, grade A-) and #93 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%	-5.79%	$28.16B	Benchmark Subject
VRSN VeriSign Inc.	B	75/100	33.2x	88.2%	40.3%	-0.34%	$27.44B	/vrsn-vs-ctsh →
RDDT Reddit Inc.	C	64/100	47.0x	91.2%	16.6%	-3.79%	$24.93B	/rddt-vs-ctsh →
VRSK Verisk Analytics Inc.	B	74/100	27.3x	69.9%	53.5%	+0.48%	$24.82B	/vrsk-vs-ctsh →
IOT Samsara Inc.	C	64/100	—	76.7%	-2.1%	-3.16%	$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 2026-11-01, 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 $62.52 (-5.79% 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 241 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 $62.52 (-5.79% on volume of 7,983,281 shares), positioning the stock +0.48% above its 50-day simple moving average ($62.22) and +6.25% above its 200-day simple moving average ($58.84). Across its 52-week range of $37.08 to $87.03, CTSH sits at the 50.9% percentile with a 14-day RSI of 47.1 (NEUTRAL RANGE) and an implied next-earnings move of ±9.0% ($56.89 to $68.15).