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CTSH

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Episodes tracked
1
Episodes linked
1
Latest video
Q1 2026
Podcast available
Yes
Current price
$52.75
+0.46 (+0.88%)
Trailing / Forward P/E
11.44x
Forward: 8.56x
Market cap / Volume
Volume:
Revenue / Earnings Growth
5.8%
Earnings: 3.6%
Margins
15.6% op
Gross: 33.5% · Net: 10.4%
Balance sheet
2.23x current
Debt / Equity: 7.2
52-week range / Beta
$45.48 - $87.03
Beta: 0.80
Analyst target
$72.52
Upside: 37.5%
Cash / shareholder return
7.65% FCF yield
Dividend yield: 2.45%

Company context

Industry: Information Technology Services
Country: United States
Employees:
Price to book: 1.66x
Return on equity: 14.9%
Cognizant Technology Solutions Corporation, a professional services company, provides consulting and technology, and outsourcing services in North America, Europe, and internationally. It operates through four segments: Financial Services; Health Sciences; Products and Resources; and Communications, Media and Technology. The company provides services including artificial intelligence (AI) and other technology services and solutions, consulting, application development, systems integration, quality engineering and assurance, engineering research and development, application maintenance, infrastructure, security, and business process services and automation. It also offers AI-led automation, which includes advisory, and process and IT automation solutions designed to simplify and accelerate automation adoption; business process outsourcing services, which help deliver business outcomes including revenue growth, increased customer and employee satisfaction, and cost savings; and Cognizant Moment, a digital experience service that uses AI to reimagine customer experiences and engineer strategies aimed at driving growth. In addition, the company develops, licenses, implements, and supports proprietary and third-party software products and platforms; and develops industry-specific products and services. It offers solution to healthcare providers and payers, life sciences companies, banking, capital markets, payments and insurance companies, manufacturers, automakers, retailers, consumer goods, travel and hospitality, communications, media and entertainment, education, information services, and technology companies, as well as businesses providing logistics, energy, and utility services. The company has a strategic partnership with Uniphore Technologies Inc. for the development of AI solutions that combine small language models and AI agents. Cognizant Technology Solutions Corporation was incorporated in 1988 and is headquartered in Teaneck, New Jersey.

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Market context for CTSH

Competitive view

CTSH vs. two close competitors

This section compares the current company against two nearby peers on valuation, growth, margins, balance-sheet strength, and investment setup. Green generally marks the strongest relative figure for that row, while red marks the weakest.

CTSH
CTSH
YouTube
Latest video
Q1 2026
Growth is positive but not explosive, which usually supports a steadier compounding case than a hyper-growth story.
Cash generation stands out versus market value, which helps the stock absorb valuation pressure better than weaker cash converters.
Valuation looks more grounded than many growth names, which can improve the risk/reward if fundamentals hold up.
Risk profile looks relatively manageable compared with many peers, especially if operating execution remains stable.
SS&C Technologies Holdings Inc.
SSNC
YouTube
Latest video
Q1 2026
Growth is positive but not explosive, which usually supports a steadier compounding case than a hyper-growth story.
Cash generation stands out versus market value, which helps the stock absorb valuation pressure better than weaker cash converters.
Valuation looks more grounded than many growth names, which can improve the risk/reward if fundamentals hold up.
Balance-sheet leverage is elevated, so investors should watch refinancing costs and how much flexibility management really has.
Charles Schwab Corporation
SCHW
YouTube
Latest video
Q1 2026
Growth profile looks strong right now, with above-average top-line and/or earnings momentum.
Profitability is a real strength here, with healthy operating margins helping support resilience through weaker cycles.
Valuation looks more grounded than many growth names, which can improve the risk/reward if fundamentals hold up.
Balance-sheet leverage is elevated, so investors should watch refinancing costs and how much flexibility management really has.
Market Cap
More scale can mean deeper resources and resilience, although bigger does not automatically mean better upside.
CTSH
$24.95B
CTSH
SSNC
$16.15B
SS&C Technologies Holdings Inc.
SCHW
$156.78B
Charles Schwab Corporation
Trailing P/E
Lower trailing P/E can indicate a cheaper valuation relative to trailing earnings, but it may also reflect slower growth or higher perceived risk.
CTSH
11.4x
CTSH
SSNC
20.8x
SS&C Technologies Holdings Inc.
SCHW
17.9x
Charles Schwab Corporation
Forward P/E
Forward P/E is often a better read on what investors are paying for the next year of earnings power.
CTSH
8.6x
CTSH
SSNC
8.9x
SS&C Technologies Holdings Inc.
SCHW
12.5x
Charles Schwab Corporation
Revenue Growth
Higher revenue growth usually signals stronger demand, market share gains, or a business still in expansion mode.
CTSH
5.8%
CTSH
SSNC
8.8%
SS&C Technologies Holdings Inc.
SCHW
15.8%
Charles Schwab Corporation
Earnings Growth
Faster earnings growth matters because it shows management is converting sales momentum into shareholder value.
CTSH
3.6%
CTSH
SSNC
8.3%
SS&C Technologies Holdings Inc.
SCHW
38.6%
Charles Schwab Corporation
Operating Margin
Higher operating margin suggests better operating discipline, pricing power, or a structurally stronger business model.
CTSH
15.6%
CTSH
SSNC
24.2%
SS&C Technologies Holdings Inc.
SCHW
49.4%
Charles Schwab Corporation
Gross Margin
Gross margin helps show how much product-level pricing power and unit economics a company has before overhead.
CTSH
33.5%
CTSH
SSNC
48.0%
SS&C Technologies Holdings Inc.
SCHW
97.5%
Charles Schwab Corporation
Net Margin
Higher net margin means more of each dollar of revenue reaches the bottom line after all costs.
CTSH
10.4%
CTSH
SSNC
12.7%
SS&C Technologies Holdings Inc.
SCHW
38.0%
Charles Schwab Corporation
Return on Equity
ROE shows how efficiently management turns shareholder capital into profits, though leverage can inflate it.
CTSH
14.9%
CTSH
SSNC
11.8%
SS&C Technologies Holdings Inc.
SCHW
19.1%
Charles Schwab Corporation
Free Cash Flow Yield
Higher free cash flow yield can indicate a stronger cash return relative to the stock's market value.
CTSH
7.7%
CTSH
SSNC
7.9%
SS&C Technologies Holdings Inc.
SCHW
6.2%
Charles Schwab Corporation
Debt to Equity
Lower leverage usually means less balance-sheet risk, though capital-intensive sectors naturally run higher debt loads.
CTSH
7.25x
CTSH
SSNC
110.67x
SS&C Technologies Holdings Inc.
SCHW
120.77x
Charles Schwab Corporation
Current Ratio
A stronger current ratio usually signals better short-term liquidity and more room to absorb shocks.
CTSH
2.23x
CTSH
SSNC
1.10x
SS&C Technologies Holdings Inc.
SCHW
0.63x
Charles Schwab Corporation
Beta
Lower beta often means lower volatility versus the market, while higher beta usually brings a rougher ride.
CTSH
0.80
CTSH
SSNC
1.12
SS&C Technologies Holdings Inc.
SCHW
0.80
Charles Schwab Corporation
Dividend Yield
Dividend yield matters for income-focused investors, but a high yield can also reflect a stressed stock price.
CTSH
2.5%
CTSH
SSNC
1.6%
SS&C Technologies Holdings Inc.
SCHW
1.2%
Charles Schwab Corporation
Analyst Upside
Higher analyst upside suggests the Street still sees room between current price and consensus fair value.
CTSH
37.5%
CTSH
SSNC
41.4%
SS&C Technologies Holdings Inc.
SCHW
28.5%
Charles Schwab Corporation

Episode timeline

Episode archive for CTSH

Each row is one earnings episode with every verified platform link available.

Q1 2026
Episode live
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CTSH Stock: $5.4B Revenue — Q1 2026 Earnings Analysis
Quarterly earnings-analysis entry for CTSH. Use the links on the right to open the video or podcast episode.