Cognyte Software Ltd. (CGNT) Stock Forecast
CGNT analyst forecast
as of October 18, 2026- Analyst consensus
- Buy 4.00 / 5 from 4 analysts
- Price target
- $12.33 average of analyst targets
- Upside to target
- +43.2% from the latest close
- Next earnings
- December 8, 2026 EPS estimate $0.05
- 52-week range
- $6.34 – $12.24
CGNT analyst ratings
4 analystsNumber of analysts at each rating.
CGNT price target
The average of analyst 12-month price targets compared with the latest close and the 52-week range.
CGNT earnings per share estimates
| Period | Average | Low | High | Year ago | Growth | Analysts |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Current quarter (Oct '26) | $0.12 | $0.10 | $0.13 | $0.03 | +291.7% | 4 |
| Current fiscal year (FY2027) | $0.47 | $0.47 | $0.48 | $0.28 | +68.8% | 4 |
| Next fiscal year (FY2028) | $0.77 | $0.72 | $0.80 | $0.47 | +63.0% | 3 |
Consensus EPS estimates; growth compares the average estimate with the year-ago EPS.
CGNT revenue estimates
| Period | Average | Low | High | Growth | Analysts |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Current quarter (Oct '26) | $113.4M | $111.5M | $116.0M | +12.5% | 4 |
| Current fiscal year (FY2027) | $446.9M | $442.9M | $448.5M | +11.7% | 4 |
| Next fiscal year (FY2028) | $493.1M | $478.4M | $500.8M | +10.3% | 3 |
CGNT EPS: reported and forecast
Fiscal years; "E" marks estimates, the line shows the range from the lowest to the highest estimate.
CGNT revenue: reported and forecast
CGNT EPS estimate revisions
| Period | 90 days ago | 60 days ago | 30 days ago | 7 days ago | Now | Change (90 d) | Revisions (30 d) |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Current quarter (Oct '26) | $0.14 | $0.14 | $0.14 | $0.12 | $0.12 | −19.0% | 0 up · 3 down |
| Current fiscal year (FY2027) | $0.45 | $0.45 | $0.45 | $0.47 | $0.47 | +5.0% | 2 up · 0 down |
| Next fiscal year (FY2028) | $0.77 | $0.77 | $0.77 | $0.77 | $0.77 | +0.4% | 1 up · 0 down |
How the consensus EPS estimate changed over the last 90 days, and how many analysts raised or lowered it in the last 30 days.
CGNT earnings surprises
Reported EPS vs the consensus estimate for the last 12 quarters; CGNT beat in 11 of 12.
What analysts expect from CGNT
4 analysts cover Cognyte Software; their consensus rating is buy (4.00 on a 1–5 scale, where 5 is a strong buy). The average price target is $12.33, 43.2% above the latest close of $8.61. Analysts expect earnings of $0.47 per share for FY2027, +68.8% from a year earlier. For FY2028 the average estimate is $0.77 per share on revenue of $493.1 million. Cognyte Software beat the EPS estimate in 11 of the last 12 quarters.
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CGNT forecast FAQ
What is Cognyte Software's price target?
The average analyst price target for Cognyte Software is $12.33, 43.2% above the latest close of $8.61.
Is Cognyte Software a buy, hold or sell?
Of 4 analysts covering Cognyte Software, 2 rate it a strong buy, 0 a buy, 2 a hold, 0 a sell and 0 a strong sell, a consensus of buy. Ratings are opinions, not a recommendation from Quotelinks.
What is Cognyte Software's EPS forecast?
Analysts forecast $0.47 per share for FY2027 (range $0.47 to $0.48); for FY2028 the estimate is $0.77.
What is Cognyte Software's revenue forecast?
The average revenue estimate for FY2027 is $446.9 million, growth of 11.7%; for FY2028 it is $493.1 million.
When does Cognyte Software report earnings?
Cognyte Software is expected to report results for the quarter ending October 31, 2026 on December 8, 2026 before the market opens; the EPS estimate is $0.05.
Does Cognyte Software usually beat earnings estimates?
Cognyte Software reported EPS at or above the analyst estimate in 11 of the last 12 quarters.