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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
$37B
15.91
$4.75
0.98
$1.22
1.64%
Price and volume
Market cap
$37B
Beta
0.98
52-week high
$90.82
52-week low
$65.52
Average daily volume
3.3M
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)
3,597
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)
15.909
Price to revenue (TTM)
1.863
Price to book
2.5
Price to tangible book (TTM)
5.88
Price to free cash flow (TTM)
17.536
Free cash flow yield (TTM)
5.70%
Free cash flow per share (TTM)
430.89%
Dividend yield (TTM)
1.61%
Forward dividend yield
1.64%
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 raised its annual revenue forecast for 2025 to a range of $20.5 billion to $21.0 billion, citing strong demand for AI-powered IT services. (reuters.com)
The company announced a $2 billion increase to its share repurchase program, bringing the total authorization to $3.1 billion, demonstrating a commitment to enhancing shareholder value. (reuters.com)
Cognizant plans to invest approximately $182.76 million in a new campus in Visakhapatnam, India, expected to create around 8,000 jobs, indicating strategic expansion and growth in key markets. (reuters.com)
Cognizant forecasted its 2025 annual revenue below market estimates, attributing it to businesses tempering IT spending amid economic uncertainties and high capital costs. (reuters.com)
Activist investor Mantle Ridge has built a stake exceeding $1 billion in Cognizant, potentially leading to increased pressure on management to enhance shareholder returns, which could divert focus from long-term strategic initiatives. (reuters.com)
The company's recent revenue forecast fell below estimates due to economic uncertainty and high interest rates, indicating potential challenges in maintaining growth amid fluctuating IT service demand. (reuters.com)
Data summarised monthly by Lightyear AI. Last updated on 7 Jul 2025.
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FAQs
What’s the current market cap for Cognizant stock?
Cognizant (CTSH) has a market cap of $37B as of July 18, 2025.
What is the P/E ratio for Cognizant stock?
The price to earnings (P/E) ratio for Cognizant (CTSH) stock is 15.91 as of July 18, 2025.
Does Cognizant stock pay dividends?
Yes, the Cognizant (CTSH) stock pays dividends to shareholders. As of July 18, 2025, the dividend rate is $1.22 and the yield is 1.64%. 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 0.98. 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.