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About Cognizant
Cognizant is a global IT services provider, offering consulting and outsourcing services to some of the world's largest enterprises spanning the financial services, media and communications, healthcare, natural resources, and consumer products industries. Cognizant employs nearly 350,000 people globally, roughly 70% of whom are in India, although the company's headquarters are in Teaneck, New Jersey.
Ticker
$CTSH
Sector
Primary listing
Industry
IT Services
Headquarters
Employees
336,300
ISIN
US1924461023
Website
Cognizant Metrics
BasicAdvanced
$39B
16.66
$4.75
0.93
$1.22
1.57%
Price and volume
Market cap
$39B
Beta
0.93
52-week high
$90.82
52-week low
$65.52
Average daily volume
3.2M
Dividend rate
$1.22
Financial strength
Current ratio
2.215
Quick ratio
1.829
Long term debt to equity
6.651
Total debt to equity
7.913
Dividend payout ratio (TTM)
25.63%
Interest coverage (TTM)
56.35%
Profitability
EBITDA (TTM)
3,595
Gross margin (TTM)
34.25%
Net profit margin (TTM)
11.73%
Operating margin (TTM)
15.42%
Effective tax rate (TTM)
24.07%
Revenue per employee (TTM)
$60,000
Management effectiveness
Return on assets (TTM)
10.09%
Return on equity (TTM)
16.61%
Valuation
Price to earnings (TTM)
16.663
Price to revenue (TTM)
1.951
Price to book
2.62
Price to tangible book (TTM)
6.16
Price to free cash flow (TTM)
18.366
Free cash flow yield (TTM)
5.44%
Free cash flow per share (TTM)
430.89%
Dividend yield (TTM)
1.54%
Forward dividend yield
1.57%
Growth
Revenue change (TTM)
4.09%
Earnings per share change (TTM)
13.97%
3-year revenue growth (CAGR)
2.00%
10-year revenue growth (CAGR)
6.45%
3-year earnings per share growth (CAGR)
4.43%
10-year earnings per share growth (CAGR)
7.06%
3-year dividend per share growth (CAGR)
6.15%
What the Analysts think about Cognizant
Analyst ratings (Buy, Hold, Sell) for Cognizant stock.
Bulls say / Bears say
Cognizant's strategic acquisition of Belcan for approximately $1.3 billion enhances its engineering capabilities and strengthens its presence in the aerospace and defense sectors, potentially driving revenue growth. (reuters.com)
The company's investments in AI, including partnerships with NVIDIA, Microsoft, and Google, position it to capitalize on the growing demand for AI-driven solutions, potentially leading to increased client engagement and revenue. (finviz.com)
Cognizant's strong financial performance, with a 7.5% year-over-year revenue increase in Q1 2025, indicates robust operational efficiency and market demand for its services. (stockanalysis.com)
Cognizant's 2025 revenue forecast falls below market estimates due to clients reducing IT spending amid economic uncertainty and high capital costs, which could negatively impact future earnings. (reuters.com)
The company faces legal challenges, including a counterclaim from Infosys alleging anti-competitive practices, which could lead to reputational damage and financial liabilities. (reuters.com)
Despite strong AI initiatives, Cognizant's valuation may deter new investors, potentially limiting stock price appreciation. (seekingalpha.com)
Data summarised monthly by Lightyear AI. Last updated on 5 Jun 2025.
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FAQs
What’s the current market cap for Cognizant stock?
Cognizant (CTSH) has a market cap of $39B as of June 20, 2025.
What is the P/E ratio for Cognizant stock?
The price to earnings (P/E) ratio for Cognizant (CTSH) stock is 16.66 as of June 20, 2025.
Does Cognizant stock pay dividends?
Yes, the Cognizant (CTSH) stock pays dividends to shareholders. As of June 20, 2025, the dividend rate is $1.22 and the yield is 1.57%. Cognizant has a payout ratio of 25.63% on a trailing twelve-month basis.
When is the next Cognizant dividend payment date?
The next Cognizant (CTSH) dividend payment date is unconfirmed.
What is the beta indicator for Cognizant?
Cognizant (CTSH) has a beta rating of 0.93. This means that it is less volatile than the market, on average. A beta of 1 would indicate the stock moves in-line with the market, while a beta of 0.5 would mean it moves half as much as the market.