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Cognizant Technology Solutions (CTSH) Stock Forecast, Price Target & Predictions

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CTSH Stock Forecast

Cognizant Technology Solutions (CTSH) stock forecast, based on 51 Wall Street analysts, predicts a 12-month average price target of $82.80, with a high of $85.00 and a low of $78.00. This represents a 6.94% increase from the last price of $77.43.

$65 $69 $73 $77 $81 $85 High: $85 Avg: $82.8 Low: $78 Last Closed Price: $77.43

CTSH Stock Rating

Cognizant Technology Solutions stock's rating consensus is Buy, based on 51 Wall Street analysts. The breakdown includes 0 Strong Buy (0.00%), 23 Buy (45.10%), 23 Hold (45.10%), 5 Sell (9.80%), and 0 Strong Sell (0.00%).

Buy
Total 51 5 23 23 0 Strong Sell Sell Hold Buy Strong Buy

CTSH Price Target Upside V Benchmarks

TypeNameUpside
StockCognizant Technology Solutions6.94%
SectorTechnology Stocks 20.72%

Price Target Trends

1M3M12M
# Anlaysts-56
Avg Price Target-$82.80$84.83
Last Closing Price$77.43$77.43$77.43
Upside/Downside-6.94%9.56%
Ratings Trends
DateStrong BuyBuyHoldSellStrong SellTotal
Dec, 253815--26
Nov, 253816--27
Oct, 253715--25
Sep, 2536151-25
Aug, 2546161-27
Analyst Price Target Forecasts
DateAnalystCompanyPrice TargetPrice when PublishedPrice Target/Price when PublishedPrice Target/Last Closing Price
Oct 30, 2025UBS$78.00$71.828.60%0.74%
Oct 30, 2025Dan DolevMizuho Securities$85.00$71.6918.57%9.78%
Oct 29, 2025James SchneiderGoldman Sachs$84.00$67.8223.86%8.49%
Oct 21, 2025Jason KupferbergWells Fargo$82.00$68.7719.24%5.90%
Oct 21, 2025Jonathan LeeGuggenheim$85.00$66.7027.44%9.78%
Dec 17, 2024Ramsey El-AssalBarclays$95.00$80.0618.66%22.69%
Oct 29, 2024Dan DolevMizuho Securities$83.00$74.9810.70%7.19%
Oct 22, 2024Bryan KeaneDeutsche Bank$80.00$76.874.07%3.32%
Sep 11, 2024James SchneiderGoldman Sachs$76.00$76.30-0.39%-1.85%
Aug 28, 2024Daniel PerlinRBC Capital$82.00$77.276.12%5.90%
Analyst Rating Forecasts
DateCompanyPrevious RatingNew RatingRating Change
Nov 21, 2025William BlairOutperformupgrade
Oct 30, 2025UBSNeutralNeutralhold
Oct 29, 2025Goldman SachsNeutralNeutralhold
Oct 21, 2025Wells FargoOverweightinitialise
Oct 21, 2025GuggenheimBuyBuyhold
Apr 25, 2025BarclaysOverweightOverweighthold
Feb 10, 2025CitigroupOverweightOverweighthold
Dec 17, 2024BarclaysEqual-WeightOverweightupgrade
Oct 22, 2024RBC CapitalSector PerformSector Performhold
Oct 22, 2024Deutsche BankHoldHoldhold

Financial Forecast

EPS Forecast

Dec 20 Dec 21 Dec 22 Dec 23 Dec 24 Dec 25 Dec 26 Dec 27
Dec 20Dec 21Dec 22Dec 23Dec 24Dec 25Dec 26Dec 27
Reported$2.58$4.06$4.42$4.21$4.52---
Avg Forecast$3.65$4.05$4.42$4.41$4.65$4.98$5.41$5.77
High Forecast$3.73$4.15$4.51$4.46$4.68$5.02$5.87$5.93
Low Forecast$3.55$3.95$4.27$4.36$4.62$4.90$4.99$5.60
Surprise %-29.32%0.25%--4.54%-2.80%---

Revenue Forecast

$16B $17B $19B $20B $22B $23B Dec 20 Dec 21 Dec 22 Dec 23 Dec 24 Dec 25 Dec 26 Dec 27
Dec 20Dec 21Dec 22Dec 23Dec 24Dec 25Dec 26Dec 27
Reported$16.65B$18.51B$19.43B$19.35B$19.74B---
Avg Forecast$16.71B$18.51B$19.37B$19.35B$19.73B$20.88B$22.10B$22.44B
High Forecast$17.01B$18.84B$19.67B$19.39B$19.74B$21.25B$22.14B$22.87B
Low Forecast$16.38B$18.14B$18.87B$19.28B$19.37B$20.60B$22.06B$22.04B
Surprise %-0.36%-0.04%0.28%0.02%0.05%---

Net Income Forecast

$1B $1B $2B $2B $3B $3B Dec 20 Dec 21 Dec 22 Dec 23 Dec 24 Dec 25 Dec 26 Dec 27
Dec 20Dec 21Dec 22Dec 23Dec 24Dec 25Dec 26Dec 27
Reported$1.39B$2.14B$2.29B$2.13B$2.24B---
Avg Forecast$1.37B$2.07B$2.28B$2.13B$2.35B$2.50B$2.66B$2.91B
High Forecast$1.64B$2.48B$2.73B$2.55B$2.37B$2.53B$2.96B$2.99B
Low Forecast$1.09B$1.65B$1.82B$1.70B$2.34B$2.47B$2.52B$2.83B
Surprise %1.92%3.41%0.61%--4.71%---

CTSH Forecast FAQ

Is Cognizant Technology Solutions stock a buy?

Cognizant Technology Solutions stock has a consensus rating of Buy, based on 51 Wall Street analysts. The rating breakdown includes 0 Strong Buy, 23 Buy, 23 Hold, 5 Sell, and 0 Strong Sell, reflecting a consensus that Cognizant Technology Solutions is a favorable investment for most analysts.

What is Cognizant Technology Solutions's price target?

Cognizant Technology Solutions's price target, set by 51 Wall Street analysts, averages $82.8 over the next 12 months. The price target range spans from $78 at the low end to $85 at the high end, suggesting a potential 6.94% change from the previous closing price of $77.43.

How does Cognizant Technology Solutions stock forecast compare to its benchmarks?

Cognizant Technology Solutions's stock forecast shows a 6.94% upside, underperforming the average forecast for the technology stocks sector (20.72%).

What is the breakdown of analyst ratings for Cognizant Technology Solutions over the past three months?

  • December 2025: 11.54% Strong Buy, 30.77% Buy, 57.69% Hold, 0% Sell, 0% Strong Sell.
  • November 2025: 11.11% Strong Buy, 29.63% Buy, 59.26% Hold, 0% Sell, 0% Strong Sell.
  • October 2025: 12.00% Strong Buy, 28.00% Buy, 60.00% Hold, 0% Sell, 0% Strong Sell.

What is Cognizant Technology Solutions’s EPS forecast?

Cognizant Technology Solutions's average annual EPS forecast for its fiscal year ending in December 2025 is $4.98, marking a 10.18% increase from the reported $4.52 in 2024. Estimates for the following years are $5.41 in 2026, and $5.77 in 2027.

What is Cognizant Technology Solutions’s revenue forecast?

Cognizant Technology Solutions's average annual revenue forecast for its fiscal year ending in December 2025 is $20.88B, reflecting a 5.77% increase from the reported $19.74B in 2024. The forecast for 2026 is $22.1B, and $22.44B for 2027.

What is Cognizant Technology Solutions’s net income forecast?

Cognizant Technology Solutions's net income forecast for the fiscal year ending in December 2025 stands at $2.5B, representing an 11.73% increase from the reported $2.24B in 2024. Projections indicate $2.66B in 2026, and $2.91B in 2027.