CTSH Analyst Ratings
Cognizant Technology Solutions Corporation (CTSH) operates in the Technology sector, specifically the Information Technology Services industry, with a market capitalization near $27.63B, listed on NASDAQ, employing roughly 356,700 people, carrying a beta of 0.85 to the broader market. Cognizant Technology Solutions Corporation functions as a global professional services firm, delivering a comprehensive suite of consulting, technology, and outsourcing solutions across North America, Europe, and other international markets. Led by Ravi Kumar Singisetti, public since 1998-06-19.
Analyst Ratings
In the October 2026 monthly count, 29 analysts rated CTSH: 3 Strong Buy, 10 Buy, 16 Hold, 0 Sell and 0 Strong Sell.
Twelve months earlier, in October 2025: 27 analysts, 3 Strong Buy, 8 Buy, 16 Hold, 0 Sell and 0 Strong Sell.
Price Targets
- Average Target
- $64.25
- Median Target
- $64.50
- High
- $82.00
- Low
- $51.00
- Targets Published, Last 12 Months
- 38
Recent Price Targets
The 5 most recent of 38 price targets published in the last 12 months.
| Date | Firm | Analyst | Target | Price When Posted |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Aug 6, 2026 | Mizuho Securities | Dan Dolev | $64.00 | $55.78 |
| Jul 30, 2026 | Susquehanna | Not named | $82.00 | $52.40 |
| Jul 30, 2026 | Robert W. Baird | Not named | $68.00 | $52.39 |
| Jul 30, 2026 | Morgan Stanley | James Faucette | $51.00 | $52.24 |
| Jul 27, 2026 | Guggenheim | Not named | $65.00 | $45.45 |
Recent Upgrades & Downgrades
| Date | Firm | Action | From | To |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Oct 13, 2026 | TD Cowen | maintain | Hold | Hold |
| Oct 9, 2026 | Wedbush | maintain | Outperform | Outperform |
| Oct 2, 2026 | Wedbush | maintain | Outperform | Outperform |
| Sep 18, 2026 | Deutsche Bank | maintain | Buy | Buy |
| Sep 18, 2026 | TD Cowen | maintain | Hold | Hold |
Quantitative Rating
CTSH carries a model grade of A (overall score 4 of 5), computed from six valuation and financial measures (discounted cash flow, return on equity, return on assets, debt to equity, price to earnings and price to book), each scored 1 to 5. It is not an analyst rating.
How to Read CTSH Analyst Coverage
Sell-side equity analysts publish three primary outputs: ratings (Strong Buy / Buy / Hold / Sell / Strong Sell, or firm-specific equivalents), price targets, and EPS / revenue estimate revisions. Rating consensus moves slowly relative to price; it reflects 12-month directional conviction rather than near-term momentum. Price targets are more responsive but typically drift behind realized price during sharp moves. The most actionable signal for options traders is a cluster of ratings actions across multiple firms within a short window, which compresses or expands implied volatility on a horizon of days to weeks and shifts the put-call skew toward the directional consensus. The recent-actions table above shows the five most recent firm-level changes; longer histories live behind aggregator sources.
For event-driven options sizing, pair the consensus rating and target distribution with the implied-volatility surface and dealer-positioning view. Aggressive target hikes from multiple firms tend to tighten put skew (downside protection becomes relatively cheaper); aggressive cuts widen put skew. The size of the IV response in the hours after a rating change is visible on the per-ticker volatility skew page and the gamma-exposure page, both of which show how dealer hedging propagates the analyst-driven flow into the listed options chain.
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Frequently asked CTSH analyst ratings questions
- What is the CTSH consensus price target?
- As of the latest aggregator update, Cognizant Technology Solutions Corporation (CTSH) carries a consensus 12-month price target of $64.25. Target ranges run from a low of $51.00 to a high of $82.00. The target is the average of the price targets published by sell-side equity analysts covering the name.
- What is the analyst rating consensus on CTSH?
- In the October 2026 monthly count, 29 analysts rated CTSH, and the distribution is concentrated at Hold: 3 Strong Buy, 10 Buy, 16 Hold, 0 Sell and 0 Strong Sell. Rating consensus moves slowly relative to price; it reflects sell-side conviction over a 12-month horizon rather than near-term momentum.
- What recent ratings actions has CTSH seen?
- The five most recent ratings actions on CTSH appear on the page above. Sell-side rating changes are watched for two reasons: an upgrade or downgrade with a meaningful target revision moves the consensus and can trigger short-term positioning shifts, and the firm-level rating cluster (multiple firms moving in the same direction within a short window) is a clearer signal than any single action. Options markets often price the implied-vol response within minutes of the announcement.
- How do analyst targets affect CTSH options pricing?
- Analyst target revisions tend to be priced in by the lit options market within minutes of publication, but persistent target drift over weeks does correlate with implied-volatility movement. Aggressive target hikes from multiple firms inside a single quarter tighten put skew (downside protection becomes cheaper relative to upside speculation); aggressive cuts widen put skew. The most actionable read is the implied-vol response in the hours after a target change, which is visible on the per-ticker volatility skew page.