Cognizant Technology Solutions Past Earnings Performance
Past criteria checks 2/6
Cognizant Technology Solutions has been growing earnings at an average annual rate of 3.8%, while the IT industry saw earnings growing at 7.1% annually. Revenues have been growing at an average rate of 3.4% per year. Cognizant Technology Solutions's return on equity is 14.8%, and it has net margins of 10.4%.
Key information
3.80%
Earnings growth rate
5.69%
EPS growth rate
| IT Industry Growth | 22.43% |
| Revenue growth rate | 3.36% |
| Return on equity | 14.79% |
| Net Margin | 10.41% |
| Last Earnings Update | 31 Mar 2026 |
Recent past performance updates
Recent updates
CTSH: GenAI Offerings And AI Partnerships Will Support Future Upside
Analysts have trimmed the fair value estimate for Cognizant Technology Solutions to about $82 from roughly $84, reflecting updated price targets that factor in slightly higher discount rates, modestly adjusted revenue and margin assumptions, and a lower future P/E multiple, amid mixed recent research commentary on GenAI risks and AI related opportunities. Analyst Commentary Recent Street research on Cognizant presents a mixed picture, with several firms cutting price targets while a few have raised theirs or initiated coverage at neutral ratings.CTSH: GenAI Services And AI Factory Offering Will Drive Future Upside
Analysts have trimmed the fair value estimate for Cognizant Technology Solutions from about $89 to roughly $84. This reflects reduced price targets from several firms alongside mixed, yet generally constructive, commentary on GenAI related pressures and emerging AI related opportunities.
AI Builder Push And Fixed Bid Exposure Will Shape A Cautious But Stable Outlook
Catalysts About Cognizant Technology Solutions Cognizant Technology Solutions provides IT services, consulting and business process services to large enterprises across sectors such as financial services, health care, products and technology. What are the underlying business or industry changes driving this perspective?CTSH: AI Partnerships And New Contracts Will Support Future Upside Potential
The analyst price target for Cognizant Technology Solutions has been trimmed by about $1, reflecting a modestly higher discount rate and a slightly lower assumed future P/E as analysts balance pressure on traditional services from GenAI with expectations for new AI-driven value pools to scale. Analyst Commentary Recent Street research on Cognizant Technology Solutions reflects a mix of constructive and cautious views, with several firms adjusting price targets both higher and lower as they reassess the impact of GenAI on traditional IT services and potential new AI related revenue streams.
AI Builder Shift And Large Deals Will Redefine Long Term Potential
Catalysts About Cognizant Technology Solutions Cognizant Technology Solutions is a global IT services and consulting company that helps enterprises modernize technology, adopt AI and improve business operations. What are the underlying business or industry changes driving this perspective?CTSH: AI Partnerships And New Long Term Deals Will Support Upside
The analyst price target for Cognizant Technology Solutions has been trimmed by less than $1, as analysts balance slightly lower fair value and growth assumptions with recent mixed target changes across the Street and growing interest in the company’s AI traction. Analyst Commentary Recent research on Cognizant Technology Solutions has been active, with several firms adjusting price targets in both directions and a series of fresh initiations and upgrades.Cognizant: Buying More After The Dip
Feb 18CTSH: AI Partnerships And Healthier Bookings Will Support Future Upside
Analysts have made a modest downward adjustment to their fair value estimate for Cognizant Technology Solutions, trimming the price target by about $0.52 to $90.88 as they weigh stronger projected revenue growth and slightly lower discount rates against softer margin and future P/E assumptions. Analyst Commentary Recent Street research on Cognizant Technology Solutions shows a mix of optimism and caution, with several firms adjusting price targets and ratings over the past few months.CTSH: AI Partnerships And Healthier Bookings Pipeline Will Support Future Upside
The analyst price target for Cognizant Technology Solutions has been raised from about $88 to $91, as analysts point to recent price target hikes and upgrades that reflect modestly higher fair value, a slightly lower discount rate, and a small uptick in assumed revenue growth and future P/E multiples. Analyst Commentary Recent research updates on Cognizant Technology Solutions cluster around higher price targets, fresh upgrades, and a more constructive view on the company’s growth setup and execution.CTSH: AI Partnerships And Bookings Momentum Will Support Measured Future Upside
Analysts have nudged their price target for Cognizant Technology Solutions higher, with fair value moving from about $85.22 to $88.00 as they factor in slightly stronger revenue growth expectations, a marginally higher future P/E multiple, and recent research pointing to healthier bookings, large deal momentum, and a potential new phase of growth and profitability supported by an AI focused strategy. Analyst Commentary Recent research on Cognizant Technology Solutions reflects a mix of optimism around execution and AI driven growth, alongside some caution on bookings trends and valuation.CTSH: AI Deals And Buybacks Will Support Measured Upside Amid Policy Risks
Analysts nudged their fair value estimate for Cognizant Technology Solutions slightly higher to about $85 from roughly $84.70, citing improving bookings trends, a healthier large deal pipeline, and expectations for a new phase of AI driven growth and profitability that supports modestly faster revenue and stable margin assumptions. Analyst Commentary Street research on Cognizant continues to reflect a constructive but measured stance, with most commentary highlighting improving execution, a healthier demand backdrop, and a clearer AI narrative, while still flagging pockets of volatility in bookings and macro sensitivity.CTSH: Expanding Deal Pipeline And AI Focus Will Offset Sector Risks Ahead
The analyst consensus price target for Cognizant Technology Solutions has been reduced by $0.17 to $84.70. Analysts cite ongoing solid performance and momentum in key growth verticals, but also acknowledge continued variability in bookings and competitive pressures impacting near-term projections.CTSH: Large Deal Momentum Will Drive Full-Year Guidance Strength
The analyst price target for Cognizant Technology Solutions has been adjusted downward by $0.48 to $84.86. Analysts point to solid quarterly results and improved profit margins, balanced against sluggish bookings growth and ongoing sector challenges.Large Deal Wins and AI Will Drive Momentum Despite Visa Headwinds
Analysts have modestly lowered their price target for Cognizant Technology Solutions, reducing the fair value estimate from $85.80 to $84.39. This reflects cautious optimism in light of large deal wins, early sector improvements, and ongoing structural transitions within IT Services.AI-driven Consulting And Transformation Will Open Financial And Health Opportunities
Analysts have lowered their price target for Cognizant Technology Solutions from $86.95 to $85.80, citing heightened industry uncertainty and a cautious outlook on future growth and margins. Analyst Commentary Analyst sentiment around Cognizant Technology Solutions remains mixed, with industry challenges weighing on the outlook but some strengths continuing to be recognized.AI-driven Consulting And Transformation Will Open Financial And Health Opportunities
Analysts have modestly reduced their price target for Cognizant Technology Solutions from $87.63 to $86.63, citing sector underperformance, over-optimism, and macroeconomic uncertainty driving a more cautious, neutral outlook. Analyst Commentary Analysts note that the payments, processors, and IT services industries have materially underperformed the S&P 500 Index year-to-date due to elevated investor expectations ahead of the U.S. November election.Cognizant Technology Solutions (NASDAQ:CTSH) Has A Rock Solid Balance Sheet
Jul 18
Cognizant Technology Solutions Corporation's (NASDAQ:CTSH) Business Is Trailing The Market But Its Shares Aren't
Jul 03Returns On Capital At Cognizant Technology Solutions (NASDAQ:CTSH) Have Hit The Brakes
May 17Cognizant Continues Upward Growth In AI-Driven Market Binge
Feb 17Cognizant Could Dominate AI, But Its Valuation Likely Deters New Buyers
Nov 26Cognizant Technology Solutions: Reasons To Be Cautiously Optimistic
Sep 05Revenue & Expenses Breakdown
Revenue & Expenses Breakdown
How Cognizant Technology Solutions makes and spends money. Based on latest reported earnings, on an LTM basis.
Earnings and Revenue History
| Date | Revenue | Earnings | G+A Expenses | R&D Expenses |
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| 31 Mar 26 | 21,406 | 2,229 | 3,240 | 0 |
| 31 Dec 25 | 21,108 | 2,230 | 3,240 | 0 |
| 30 Sep 25 | 20,857 | 2,128 | 3,278 | 0 |
| 30 Jun 25 | 20,486 | 2,436 | 3,278 | 0 |
| 31 Mar 25 | 20,091 | 2,357 | 3,249 | 0 |
| 31 Dec 24 | 19,736 | 2,240 | 3,223 | 0 |
| 30 Sep 24 | 19,412 | 2,252 | 3,163 | 0 |
| 30 Jun 24 | 19,265 | 2,195 | 3,129 | 0 |
| 31 Mar 24 | 19,301 | 2,092 | 3,177 | 0 |
| 31 Dec 23 | 19,353 | 2,126 | 3,252 | 0 |
| 30 Sep 23 | 19,434 | 2,089 | 3,312 | 0 |
| 30 Jun 23 | 19,394 | 2,193 | 3,356 | 0 |
| 31 Mar 23 | 19,414 | 2,307 | 3,408 | 0 |
| 31 Dec 22 | 19,428 | 2,290 | 3,443 | 0 |
| 30 Sep 22 | 19,366 | 2,345 | 3,460 | 0 |
| 30 Jun 22 | 19,253 | 2,260 | 3,546 | 0 |
| 31 Mar 22 | 18,932 | 2,195 | 3,562 | 0 |
| 31 Dec 21 | 18,507 | 2,137 | 3,503 | 0 |
| 30 Sep 21 | 17,914 | 1,877 | 3,529 | 0 |
| 30 Jun 21 | 17,413 | 1,681 | 3,405 | 0 |
| 31 Mar 21 | 16,828 | 1,530 | 3,242 | 0 |
| 31 Dec 20 | 16,652 | 1,392 | 3,100 | 0 |
| 30 Sep 20 | 16,752 | 1,471 | 2,930 | 0 |
| 30 Jun 20 | 16,757 | 1,620 | 2,714 | 0 |
| 31 Mar 20 | 16,898 | 1,768 | 2,699 | 0 |
| 31 Dec 19 | 16,783 | 1,842 | 2,855 | 0 |
| 30 Sep 19 | 16,628 | 2,095 | 2,948 | 0 |
| 30 Jun 19 | 16,458 | 2,075 | 3,082 | 0 |
| 31 Mar 19 | 16,323 | 2,022 | 3,168 | 0 |
| 31 Dec 18 | 16,125 | 2,101 | 3,007 | 0 |
| 30 Sep 18 | 15,824 | 1,435 | 2,935 | 0 |
| 30 Jun 18 | 15,512 | 1,453 | 2,867 | 0 |
| 31 Mar 18 | 15,176 | 1,467 | 2,732 | 0 |
| 31 Dec 17 | 14,810 | 1,504 | 2,697 | 0 |
| 30 Sep 17 | 14,444 | 1,938 | 2,703 | 0 |
| 30 Jun 17 | 14,131 | 1,887 | 2,749 | 0 |
| 31 Mar 17 | 13,831 | 1,669 | 2,733 | 0 |
| 31 Dec 16 | 13,487 | 1,553 | 2,731 | 0 |
| 30 Sep 16 | 13,258 | 1,561 | 2,660 | 0 |
| 30 Jun 16 | 12,992 | 1,514 | 2,586 | 0 |
| 31 Mar 16 | 12,707 | 1,682 | 2,544 | 0 |
| 31 Dec 15 | 12,416 | 1,624 | 2,509 | 0 |
| 30 Sep 15 | 11,926 | 1,563 | 2,413 | 0 |
| 30 Jun 15 | 11,320 | 1,522 | 2,292 | 0 |
Quality Earnings: CTSH has high quality earnings.
Growing Profit Margin: CTSH's current net profit margins (10.4%) are lower than last year (11.7%).
Free Cash Flow vs Earnings Analysis
Past Earnings Growth Analysis
Earnings Trend: CTSH's earnings have grown by 3.8% per year over the past 5 years.
Accelerating Growth: CTSH's has had negative earnings growth over the past year, so it can't be compared to its 5-year average.
Earnings vs Industry: CTSH had negative earnings growth (-5.4%) over the past year, making it difficult to compare to the IT industry average (26.5%).
Return on Equity
High ROE: CTSH's Return on Equity (14.8%) is considered low.
Return on Assets
Return on Capital Employed
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Company Analysis and Financial Data Status
| Data | Last Updated (UTC time) |
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| Company Analysis | 2026/05/05 21:50 |
| End of Day Share Price | 2026/05/05 00:00 |
| Earnings | 2026/03/31 |
| Annual Earnings | 2025/12/31 |
Data Sources
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| Company Financials | 10 years |
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| Analyst Consensus Estimates | +3 years |
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| Market Prices | 30 years |
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| Ownership | 10 years |
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| Management | 10 years |
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| Key Developments | 10 years |
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Analyst Sources
Cognizant Technology Solutions Corporation is covered by 58 analysts. 28 of those analysts submitted the estimates of revenue or earnings used as inputs to our report. Analysts submissions are updated throughout the day.
| Analyst | Institution |
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| Ashwin Mehta | Ambit Capital |
| James Kelleher | Argus Research Company |
| David Koning | Baird |