Cognizant Technology Solutions Corporation

NasdaqGS:CTSH Stock Report

Market Cap: US$39.3b

Cognizant Technology Solutions Future Growth

Future criteria checks 1/6

Cognizant Technology Solutions is forecast to grow earnings and revenue by 9.2% and 6.6% per annum respectively. EPS is expected to grow by 9.9% per annum. Return on equity is forecast to be 15.4% in 3 years.

Key information

9.2%

Earnings growth rate

9.9%

EPS growth rate

IT earnings growth14.2%
Revenue growth rate6.6%
Future return on equity15.4%
Analyst coverage

Good

Last updated19 Dec 2024

Recent future growth updates

Here's What Analysts Are Forecasting For Cognizant Technology Solutions Corporation (NASDAQ:CTSH) After Its Second-Quarter Results

Aug 02
Here's What Analysts Are Forecasting For Cognizant Technology Solutions Corporation (NASDAQ:CTSH) After Its Second-Quarter Results

Earnings Update: Cognizant Technology Solutions Corporation (NASDAQ:CTSH) Just Reported Its Full-Year Results And Analysts Are Updating Their Forecasts

Feb 17
Earnings Update: Cognizant Technology Solutions Corporation (NASDAQ:CTSH) Just Reported Its Full-Year Results And Analysts Are Updating Their Forecasts

Recent updates

Shareholders Should Be Pleased With Cognizant Technology Solutions Corporation's (NASDAQ:CTSH) Price

Nov 27
Shareholders Should Be Pleased With Cognizant Technology Solutions Corporation's (NASDAQ:CTSH) Price

Cognizant Could Dominate AI, But Its Valuation Likely Deters New Buyers

Nov 26

Is Now The Time To Put Cognizant Technology Solutions (NASDAQ:CTSH) On Your Watchlist?

Nov 14
Is Now The Time To Put Cognizant Technology Solutions (NASDAQ:CTSH) On Your Watchlist?

Cognizant Technology Solutions (NASDAQ:CTSH) Has A Pretty Healthy Balance Sheet

Oct 30
Cognizant Technology Solutions (NASDAQ:CTSH) Has A Pretty Healthy Balance Sheet

Is There Now An Opportunity In Cognizant Technology Solutions Corporation (NASDAQ:CTSH)?

Sep 30
Is There Now An Opportunity In Cognizant Technology Solutions Corporation (NASDAQ:CTSH)?

Here's What To Make Of Cognizant Technology Solutions' (NASDAQ:CTSH) Decelerating Rates Of Return

Sep 15
Here's What To Make Of Cognizant Technology Solutions' (NASDAQ:CTSH) Decelerating Rates Of Return

Cognizant Technology Solutions: Reasons To Be Cautiously Optimistic

Sep 05

Here's What Analysts Are Forecasting For Cognizant Technology Solutions Corporation (NASDAQ:CTSH) After Its Second-Quarter Results

Aug 02
Here's What Analysts Are Forecasting For Cognizant Technology Solutions Corporation (NASDAQ:CTSH) After Its Second-Quarter Results

Cognizant Technology Solutions Corporation (NASDAQ:CTSH) Not Flying Under The Radar

Jul 31
Cognizant Technology Solutions Corporation (NASDAQ:CTSH) Not Flying Under The Radar

An Intrinsic Calculation For Cognizant Technology Solutions Corporation (NASDAQ:CTSH) Suggests It's 44% Undervalued

Jul 16
An Intrinsic Calculation For Cognizant Technology Solutions Corporation (NASDAQ:CTSH) Suggests It's 44% Undervalued

Is It Too Late To Consider Buying Cognizant Technology Solutions Corporation (NASDAQ:CTSH)?

Jun 28
Is It Too Late To Consider Buying Cognizant Technology Solutions Corporation (NASDAQ:CTSH)?

Cognizant: Expecting Positive Revenue Surprises (Rating Upgrade)

Jun 25

Here's Why Cognizant Technology Solutions (NASDAQ:CTSH) Can Manage Its Debt Responsibly

Jun 10
Here's Why Cognizant Technology Solutions (NASDAQ:CTSH) Can Manage Its Debt Responsibly

Investors Met With Slowing Returns on Capital At Cognizant Technology Solutions (NASDAQ:CTSH)

Apr 19
Investors Met With Slowing Returns on Capital At Cognizant Technology Solutions (NASDAQ:CTSH)

Cognizant's Bookings Sag As Client Demand Remains Soft

Apr 11

A Look At The Fair Value Of Cognizant Technology Solutions Corporation (NASDAQ:CTSH)

Apr 02
A Look At The Fair Value Of Cognizant Technology Solutions Corporation (NASDAQ:CTSH)

Should You Think About Buying Cognizant Technology Solutions Corporation (NASDAQ:CTSH) Now?

Mar 18
Should You Think About Buying Cognizant Technology Solutions Corporation (NASDAQ:CTSH) Now?

Cognizant Technology Solutions Corporation's (NASDAQ:CTSH) Price Is Out Of Tune With Earnings

Mar 03
Cognizant Technology Solutions Corporation's (NASDAQ:CTSH) Price Is Out Of Tune With Earnings

Earnings Update: Cognizant Technology Solutions Corporation (NASDAQ:CTSH) Just Reported Its Full-Year Results And Analysts Are Updating Their Forecasts

Feb 17
Earnings Update: Cognizant Technology Solutions Corporation (NASDAQ:CTSH) Just Reported Its Full-Year Results And Analysts Are Updating Their Forecasts

Cognizant Can Go Up And Down, But I Say 'Hold'

Jan 20

We Think Cognizant Technology Solutions (NASDAQ:CTSH) Can Stay On Top Of Its Debt

Jan 18
We Think Cognizant Technology Solutions (NASDAQ:CTSH) Can Stay On Top Of Its Debt

A Look At The Intrinsic Value Of Cognizant Technology Solutions Corporation (NASDAQ:CTSH)

Jan 03
A Look At The Intrinsic Value Of Cognizant Technology Solutions Corporation (NASDAQ:CTSH)

Earnings and Revenue Growth Forecasts

NasdaqGS:CTSH - Analysts future estimates and past financials data (USD Millions)
DateRevenueEarningsFree Cash FlowCash from OpAvg. No. Analysts
12/31/202622,2522,6792,5563,05418
12/31/202520,8802,4502,3342,81324
12/31/202419,7332,2531,9022,31522
9/30/202419,4122,2521,6491,941N/A
6/30/202419,2652,1951,6131,922N/A
3/31/202419,3012,0921,3981,696N/A
12/31/202319,3532,1262,0132,330N/A
9/30/202319,4342,0891,9662,295N/A
6/30/202319,3942,1932,1642,499N/A
3/31/202319,4142,3072,6812,991N/A
12/31/202219,4282,2902,2362,568N/A
9/30/202219,3662,3452,3842,691N/A
6/30/202219,2532,2602,3282,607N/A
3/31/202218,9322,1952,3092,620N/A
12/31/202118,5072,1372,2162,495N/A
9/30/202117,9141,8772,2652,568N/A
6/30/202117,4131,6812,1892,545N/A
3/31/202116,8281,5302,6092,983N/A
12/31/202016,6521,3922,9013,299N/A
9/30/202016,7521,4712,9373,339N/A
6/30/202016,7571,6202,7363,131N/A
3/31/202016,8981,7682,3292,727N/A
12/31/201916,7831,8422,1072,499N/A
9/30/201916,6282,0951,8682,263N/A
6/30/201916,4582,0752,0162,408N/A
3/31/201916,3232,0222,0862,473N/A
12/31/201816,1252,1012,2152,592N/A
9/30/201815,8241,4352,3652,726N/A
6/30/201815,5121,453N/A2,637N/A
3/31/201815,1761,467N/A2,518N/A
12/31/201714,8101,504N/A2,407N/A
9/30/201714,4441,938N/A2,175N/A
6/30/201714,1311,887N/A2,005N/A
3/31/201713,8311,669N/A1,850N/A
12/31/201613,4871,553N/A1,645N/A
9/30/201613,2581,561N/A1,731N/A
6/30/201612,9921,514N/A1,946N/A
3/31/201612,7071,682N/A2,036N/A
12/31/201512,4161,624N/A2,187N/A
9/30/201511,9261,563N/A1,788N/A
6/30/201511,3201,522N/A1,553N/A
3/31/201510,7521,473N/A1,505N/A
12/31/201410,2631,439N/A1,473N/A
9/30/20149,8761,401N/A1,655N/A
6/30/20149,6011,365N/A1,550N/A
3/31/20149,2451,293N/A1,508N/A
12/31/20138,8431,229N/A1,424N/A

Analyst Future Growth Forecasts

Earnings vs Savings Rate: CTSH's forecast earnings growth (9.2% per year) is above the savings rate (2.6%).

Earnings vs Market: CTSH's earnings (9.2% per year) are forecast to grow slower than the US market (15.2% per year).

High Growth Earnings: CTSH's earnings are forecast to grow, but not significantly.

Revenue vs Market: CTSH's revenue (6.6% per year) is forecast to grow slower than the US market (9.1% per year).

High Growth Revenue: CTSH's revenue (6.6% per year) is forecast to grow slower than 20% per year.

Earnings per Share Growth Forecasts

Future Return on Equity

Future ROE: CTSH's Return on Equity is forecast to be low in 3 years time (15.4%).

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Company Analysis and Financial Data Status

DataLast Updated (UTC time)
Company Analysis2024/12/22 01:49
End of Day Share Price 2024/12/20 00:00
Earnings2024/09/30
Annual Earnings2023/12/31

Data Sources

The data used in our company analysis is from S&P Global Market Intelligence LLC. The following data is used in our analysis model to generate this report. Data is normalised which can introduce a delay from the source being available.

PackageDataTimeframeExample US Source *
Company Financials10 years
  • Income statement
  • Cash flow statement
  • Balance sheet
Analyst Consensus Estimates+3 years
  • Forecast financials
  • Analyst price targets
Market Prices30 years
  • Stock prices
  • Dividends, Splits and Actions
Ownership10 years
  • Top shareholders
  • Insider trading
Management10 years
  • Leadership team
  • Board of directors
Key Developments10 years
  • Company announcements

* example for US securities, for non-US equivalent regulatory forms and sources are used.

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Analyst Sources

Cognizant Technology Solutions Corporation is covered by 67 analysts. 24 of those analysts submitted the estimates of revenue or earnings used as inputs to our report. Analysts submissions are updated throughout the day.

AnalystInstitution
Ashwin MehtaAmbit Capital
James KelleherArgus Research Company
Christopher HickeyAtlantic Equities LLP