Cognizant Technology Solutions Corporation (CTSH) Stock Forecast
CTSH analyst forecast
as of October 18, 2026- Analyst consensus
- Buy 3.79 / 5 from 29 analysts
- Price target
- $66.34 average of analyst targets
- Upside to target
- +0.5% from the latest close
- Next earnings
- October 29, 2026 EPS estimate $1.46
- 52-week range
- $38.73 – $86.70
CTSH analyst ratings
29 analystsNumber of analysts at each rating.
CTSH price target
The average of analyst 12-month price targets compared with the latest close and the 52-week range.
CTSH earnings per share estimates
| Period | Average | Low | High | Year ago | Growth | Analysts |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Current quarter (Sep '26) | $1.46 | $1.42 | $1.50 | $1.39 | +5.3% | 23 |
| Current fiscal year (2026) | $5.76 | $5.68 | $5.81 | $5.28 | +9.0% | 27 |
| Next fiscal year (2027) | $6.34 | $6.20 | $6.54 | $5.76 | +10.1% | 27 |
Consensus EPS estimates; growth compares the average estimate with the year-ago EPS.
CTSH revenue estimates
| Period | Average | Low | High | Growth | Analysts |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Current quarter (Sep '26) | $5.65B | $5.63B | $5.69B | +4.3% | 23 |
| Current fiscal year (2026) | $22.20B | $22.12B | $22.32B | +5.1% | 29 |
| Next fiscal year (2027) | $23.24B | $22.82B | $23.67B | +4.7% | 28 |
CTSH EPS: reported and forecast
Fiscal years; "E" marks estimates, the line shows the range from the lowest to the highest estimate.
CTSH revenue: reported and forecast
CTSH 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 (Sep '26) | $1.46 | $1.46 | $1.46 | $1.46 | $1.46 | −0.0% | 1 up · 2 down |
| Current fiscal year (2026) | $5.71 | $5.74 | $5.74 | $5.76 | $5.76 | +0.8% | 2 up · 1 down |
| Next fiscal year (2027) | $6.18 | $6.31 | $6.32 | $6.34 | $6.34 | +2.6% | 2 up · 2 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.
CTSH earnings surprises
Reported EPS vs the consensus estimate for the last 12 quarters; CTSH beat in 11 of 12.
What analysts expect from CTSH
29 analysts cover Cognizant; their consensus rating is buy (3.79 on a 1–5 scale, where 5 is a strong buy). The average price target is $66.34, 0.5% above the latest close of $66.03. Analysts expect earnings of $5.76 per share for 2026, +9.0% from a year earlier. For 2027 the average estimate is $6.34 per share on revenue of $23.2 billion. Cognizant beat the EPS estimate in 11 of the last 12 quarters.
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CTSH forecast FAQ
What is Cognizant's price target?
The average analyst price target for Cognizant is $66.34, 0.5% above the latest close of $66.03.
Is Cognizant a buy, hold or sell?
Of 29 analysts covering Cognizant, 10 rate it a strong buy, 3 a buy, 16 a hold, 0 a sell and 0 a strong sell, a consensus of buy. Ratings are opinions, not a recommendation from Quotelinks.
What is Cognizant's EPS forecast?
Analysts forecast $5.76 per share for 2026 (range $5.68 to $5.81); for 2027 the estimate is $6.34.
What is Cognizant's revenue forecast?
The average revenue estimate for 2026 is $22.2 billion, growth of 5.1%; for 2027 it is $23.2 billion.
When does Cognizant report earnings?
Cognizant is expected to report results for the quarter ending September 30, 2026 on October 29, 2026 before the market opens; the EPS estimate is $1.46.
Does Cognizant usually beat earnings estimates?
Cognizant reported EPS at or above the analyst estimate in 11 of the last 12 quarters.