Is CTSH a good investment in 2026?

Cognizant Technology trades at a P/E ratio of 14.2, with very high volatility (56.2% annualized). Recent trend shows weakness.

What is the risk level of CTSH?

Based on 30-day volatility of 56.2%, CTSH has VERY HIGH risk. Beta of 0.96 indicates lower sensitivity to market movements than average.

Cognizant Technology (CTSH) Stock Analysis & Price Target

Q: Does CTSH pay dividends?

Yes, Cognizant Technology has a dividend yield of 2.03%.

Key Metrics

MARKET CAP

$31.36B

P/E RATIO

14.2

BETA

0.96

Less volatile

DIV YIELD

2.03%

52W HIGH

$87.03

52W LOW

$60.04

VOLATILITY

56.2%

30d annualized

Price Performance

30-DAY PRICE CHART

$84.65 → $64.97-23.25%

30 days agoToday

1-YEAR PERFORMANCE

$83.33 → $64.97-22.0%

CTSH | 52-week chartLast updated: 2/27/2026

Technology Sector Context

High-growth sector driven by innovation, cloud computing, AI, and digital transformation.

METRIC	CTSH	SECTOR AVG	VS SECTOR
P/E Ratio	14.2x	28.5x	↓ 50%
Beta	0.96	1.15	Less volatile
Div Yield	2.03%	0.80%	Above avg
30d Volatility	56.2%	28%	Higher risk

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Competitors Analysis

Compare CTSH's key metrics against its main technology sector competitors.

COMPANY	PRICE	MARKET CAP	SECTOR
CTSH(You are here)	$64.97	$31.36B	Technology	—
AAPL	$272.95	$4.01T	Technology	VIEW →
MSFT	$401.72	$2.99T	Technology	VIEW →
NVDA	$184.89	$4.50T	Technology	VIEW →

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Technical Analysis

Cognizant Technology is currently trading at $64.97, which is 25.3% below its 52-week high. With a beta of 0.96, the stock shows average sensitivity to market movements.

RSI (14)OVERSOLD

30-DAY TRENDBEARISH

VOLUME13.1M(Above avg)

Frequently Asked Questions

Is CTSH a good buy right now?

Cognizant Technology trades at 14.2x earnings. This is below market average, potentially undervalued. Current risk level is Very High based on 56.2% volatility.

Does CTSH pay dividends?

Yes, Cognizant Technology offers a dividend yield of 2.03%. This translates to approximately $1.32 per share annually.

How volatile is CTSH?

With 30-day annualized volatility of 56.2% and beta of 0.96,CTSH is classified as Very High risk. The stock tends to be more stable than the market average.

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Last updated: 2/27/2026, 2:03:46 PM