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.
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Cognizant Technology Solutions Corporation (CTSH) dropped -5.79% to $62.52, trading at 51% of its 52-week range ($37.08 – $87.03). High-quality cash engine (steady margins, 20% return on capital) with steady institutional support.
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Morgan Stanley analyst James Faucette maintains Cognizant Tech Solns (NASDAQ:CTSH) with a Equal-Weight and lowers the price target from $70 to $68.
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Moby summary of Cognizant Technology Solutions Corporation's Q3 2026 earnings call
RBC Capital analyst David Paige maintains Cognizant Tech Solns (NASDAQ:CTSH) with a Sector Perform and raises the price target from $47 to $55.
Cognizant (Nasdaq: CTSH) today announced the formation of its OpenAI Frontier Capability Group, bringing together more than 25,000 professionals aligned to delivering OpenAI products, including Codex and ChatGPT, for cli
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vs. +7.0% actual YoY revenue growth (assuming 9.25% cost of equity & 16.5x terminal multiple).
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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
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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 → |
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 |
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.
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).
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.
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).
Why CTSH Stock dropped -5.79% Today — RQD Quant Desk Flash. High-quality cash engine (steady margins, 20% return on capital) with steady institutional support.