Cognizant Technology Solutions Corporation (CTSH) Next Earnings Date & Expected ±9.3% Move

$65.11 +4.14% NASDAQ • Live Quote vs Prior Daily Close (Synced Snapshot) EXT / AFTER-HRS: $65.75

Cognizant Technology Solutions Corporation (CTSH) earns a Roarable Rating of A- (Buy) with 83/100 RQD Confidence. High-quality cash engine (steady margins, 20% return on capital) with steady institutional support. The company’s underlying cash engine and institutional positioning keep the composite score in the Green Buy zone.

ROARABLE A- • BUY Cap $28.16B
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As of 2026-11-02, Cognizant Technology Solutions Corporation (NASDAQ: CTSH) is rated A- (Buy / BUY) by Roarable's 5-pillar RQD engine with a composite confidence score of 83/100 at a spot price of $65.11 (+4.14% 1D, market cap $28.16B). Pillar breakdown: Fundamental Cash Engine 18/20, Institutional 13F & Options Flow 13/20, Executive Insider Alignment 18/20, FRED Macro Regime Fit 16/20, and SEC Balance-Sheet Forensics 18/20. Across 714 tracked Technology issuers, CTSH ranks #5 in composite RQD confidence.

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Within the Technology sector (EDP Services), CTSH carries a Roarable A- (83/100 RQD), trailing P/E of 12.6x, gross margin of —, and ROIC of 19.6%. By comparison, VRSN (VeriSign Inc.) holds a B grade (75/100 RQD, P/E 33.2x, ROIC 40.3%, cap $27.44B) and RDDT (Reddit Inc.) posts a C grade (64/100 RQD, P/E 47.0x, ROIC 16.6%, cap $24.93B). Among the 5-stock peer group, CTSH leads on earnings multiple (12.6x) while VRSK leads on capital efficiency (53.5% ROIC).

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Per CTSH's SEC EDGAR XBRL 10-K filing (FY2025, filed 2025-12-31, CIK 0001058290), Cognizant Technology Solutions Corporation generated $21.11B in revenue (+7.0% YoY), $2.23B in net income, and $2.60B in free cash flow against $20.69B in total assets and $543.0M in total debt. Key quantitative strengths: Strong cash generator (steady margins)—profits are backed by real money, not accounting tricks.. Primary risk factors monitored: Broader market pullbacks can still drag down strong stocks in the short run.. Institutional options positioning shows a 50% call / 50% put premium split.

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EXT / AFTER-HRS: $65.75 (+0.99%)🧬 Cannibal Buyback (-2.92% YoY Shares)⚙️ Cash Engine: 18/20 (A) • 12.3% FCF Margin
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📊 Historical Track Record: Scores of 83/100 (A-) historically ranked in the Top 7% of excess returns over the next 90 days (+8.7% avg 90D alpha vs SPY • 72.2% hit rate).
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5-PILLAR SNOWFLAKE RADARRw A- · Rk A-
Cash (18)Whales (13)SEC (18)Macro (16)CEO (18)
Each axis scored 0–20
12M PRICE TARGET CONE+11.2% Base Target
$91 Bull$72 Base$53 Bear
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WHALE OPTIONS SNAPSHOT: — (No Active Options Snapshot on file for CTSH)Realized 20D OHLCV Swing Band: ±9.3%
Deterministic 5-Pillar Attribution (83/100 Composite)
🔍 WHY CTSH SCORES 83/100 (A-) — TOP 3 DRIVERS2 Bullish Pillars + #1 Risk Drag
▲ #1 Bullish Driver: Cash Engine Quality+18/20 pts (22% of score)

SEC XBRL FY 2025 (10-K): 12.3% FCF Margin ($2.60B FCF) & 52% Gross Margin

▲ #2 Bullish Driver: SEC 10-K Forensic Risk+18/20 pts (22% of score)

Altman Z-Score 5.80 (FORTRESS SAFE (>3.0)) • Piotroski F-Score 8/9

▼ #1 Drag / Risk Factor: Whale & Options Positioning13/20 pts (-7 pt drag)

Put hedging (50% put share) caps near-term gamma upside (-7 pts vs max)

📈 PAST 4 QUARTERS RQD vs SUBSEQUENT RETURNQ1 → Q2 → Q3 → Current
Q1 (-3Q)
75
Grade B+$61.33+11.2% Next Q
Q2 (-2Q)
78
Grade A-$68.18-2.9% Next Q
Q3 (-1Q)
80
Grade A-$66.22-1.7% Next Q
Current
83
Grade A-$65.11+8.7% Hist 90D α
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Even with a 83/100 (A-) score, CTSH faces multiple-compression risk if 12.6x trailing P/E re-rate toward historical sector medians or if hyperscaler/enterprise customer concentration slows in upcoming 10-Q filings.

⚠️ Forensic Kill-Switch #1

Broader market pullbacks can still drag down strong stocks in the short run.

⚠️ Forensic Kill-Switch #2

Dilution & Margin Drag: Cannibal Buyback (-2.92% YoY Shares) — any gross margin slip below 49.5% triggers an automatic RQD downgrade.

⚠️ Forensic Kill-Switch #3

Technical & Forensic Kill-Switch: A daily close below the 50D SMA ($62.22) or 200D SMA ($58.73) invalidates the momentum regime and cuts Target Base ($72.43) toward Bear Floor ($53.39).

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Historical OHLCV Volatility ±9.3% Swing Band

±$6.06 Expected Swing
$59.05 (-9.3%)Spot $65.11$71.17 (+9.3%)
MODEL EARNINGS SETUP GAUGE

CTSH Quantitative Pre-Earnings Setup: 83/100

Trailing EPS: $4.95 • YoY Revenue Growth: 7%

Model Bullish Setup (83/100)Model Risk Weight (17/100)
Derived deterministically from RQD cash-flow quality, SEC accrual safety, and institutional flow (not a community poll).
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Recent SEC Reported Revenue, Net Profit & Diluted EPS Cadence

PeriodFiledRevenueNet ProfitFree Cash FlowGross Margin
FY 20252025-12-31$21.11B$2.23B$2.60B52%
FY 20242024-12-31$19.74B$2.24B$1.83B52%
FY 20232023-12-31$19.35B$2.13B$1.46B52%
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CTSH // CANDLESTICK & AUTO-TRENDLINE WORKSTATION6M: +25.55%▲ ASCENDING CHANNEL
2026-11-02O $66.36H $66.36L $62.52C $65.11VOL 7.98M
RES: $75.92SUP: $59.23SMA50: $62.22SMA200: $58.73
$76.50$65.82$55.13$44.45$33.76RES $75.92SUP $59.23$65.112026-05-042026-06-172026-08-042026-09-182026-11-02
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CTSH Dilution Monitor, Expectations Hurdle, Butterfly Connections & Policy Exposure

Share Count & Dilution Monitor (#25)

Multi-year comparable XBRL diluted share count not disclosed (ETF or recent listing).

Reverse-DCF Expectations Hurdle (#30)
3.5%/yr Implied 5Y Growth

vs. +7.0% actual YoY revenue growth (assuming 9.25% cost of equity & 16.5x terminal multiple).

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Technology Rank #5 of 714 ⚔️ VRSN vs CTSH Full Matrix →

1. Head-to-Head Technology Peer Comparison (CTSH vs. VRSN, RDDT, VRSK, IOT)

Industry: EDP Services (163 Tracked Issuers)

Across 714 tracked Technology securities in the Roarable RQD universe, Cognizant Technology Solutions Corporation (CTSH) ranks #5 by composite RQD confidence (83/100, grade A-) and #92 by equity capitalization ($28.16B). Within this direct 5-issuer industry benchmark cohort, CTSH leads on earnings valuation at 12.6x trailing P/E, while VRSK leads on capital efficiency and profitability with 53.5% ROIC and 69.9% gross margin. CTSH currently leads its immediate peer cohort in composite quantitative strength at 83/100 (A-).

Ticker / Company Roarable Grade RQD Score Trailing P/E Gross Margin ROIC 1D Change Market Cap Head-to-Head
CTSH ACTIVE
Cognizant Technology Solutions Corporation
A- 83/100 12.6x — 19.6% +4.14% $28.16B Benchmark Subject
VRSN
VeriSign Inc.
B 75/100 33.2x 88.2% 40.3% +0.41% $27.44B /vrsn-vs-ctsh →
RDDT
Reddit Inc.
C 64/100 47.0x 91.2% 16.6% -29.22% $24.93B /rddt-vs-ctsh →
VRSK
Verisk Analytics Inc.
B 74/100 27.3x 69.9% 53.5% +2.93% $24.82B /vrsk-vs-ctsh →
IOT
Samsara Inc.
C 64/100 — 76.7% -2.1% +1.01% $24.39B /iot-vs-ctsh →

2. Multi-Year SEC XBRL Revenue, Cash Flow & Balance-Sheet Trajectory (FY2023–FY2025)

SEC EDGAR 10-K • FILED 2025-12-31 • CIK 0001058290

In its most recent audited fiscal period (FY2025, filed 2025-12-31), Cognizant Technology Solutions Corporation (CTSH) reported GAAP revenue of $21.11B (+7.0% vs. FY2024 revenue of $19.74B , and +9.1% cumulative change since FY2023) , GAAP net income of $2.23B, operating cash flow of $2.88B, and free cash flow of $2.60B (+42.0% YoY). On the balance sheet, CTSH closed FY2025 with $20.69B in total assets against $543.0M in total debt (Altman Z-Score: 5.80, Piotroski F-Score: 8/9).

Fiscal Period Filing Date Revenue Net Income Operating Cash Flow Free Cash Flow Total Assets Total Debt
FY2025 (FY) 2025-12-31 $21.11B $2.23B $2.88B $2.60B $20.69B $543.0M
FY2024 (FY) 2024-12-31 $19.74B $2.24B $2.12B $1.83B $19.97B $875.0M
FY2023 (FY) 2023-12-31 $19.35B $2.13B $2.33B $1.46B $23.22B $5.43B

3. CTSH Data-Verified Investor FAQ (RQD Rating, Sector Peers, SEC Forensics & Technicals)

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Is CTSH stock a Buy, Hold, or Sell right now according to Roarable's RQD model?

As of 2026-11-02, Cognizant Technology Solutions Corporation (NASDAQ: CTSH) is rated A- (Buy / BUY) by Roarable's 5-pillar RQD engine with a composite confidence score of 83/100 at a spot price of $65.11 (+4.14% 1D, market cap $28.16B). Pillar breakdown: Fundamental Cash Engine 18/20, Institutional 13F & Options Flow 13/20, Executive Insider Alignment 18/20, FRED Macro Regime Fit 16/20, and SEC Balance-Sheet Forensics 18/20. Across 714 tracked Technology issuers, CTSH ranks #5 in composite RQD confidence.

How does CTSH compare to VRSN and RDDT in the Technology sector?

Within the Technology sector (EDP Services), CTSH carries a Roarable A- (83/100 RQD), trailing P/E of 12.6x, gross margin of —, and ROIC of 19.6%. By comparison, VRSN (VeriSign Inc.) holds a B grade (75/100 RQD, P/E 33.2x, ROIC 40.3%, cap $27.44B) and RDDT (Reddit Inc.) posts a C grade (64/100 RQD, P/E 47.0x, ROIC 16.6%, cap $24.93B). Among the 5-stock peer group, CTSH leads on earnings multiple (12.6x) while VRSK leads on capital efficiency (53.5% ROIC).

What are the biggest fundamental strengths and SEC risk factors for CTSH?

Per CTSH's SEC EDGAR XBRL 10-K filing (FY2025, filed 2025-12-31, CIK 0001058290), Cognizant Technology Solutions Corporation generated $21.11B in revenue (+7.0% YoY), $2.23B in net income, and $2.60B in free cash flow against $20.69B in total assets and $543.0M in total debt. Key quantitative strengths: Strong cash generator (steady margins)—profits are backed by real money, not accounting tricks.. Primary risk factors monitored: Broader market pullbacks can still drag down strong stocks in the short run.. Institutional options positioning shows a 50% call / 50% put premium split.

Where is CTSH trading relative to its 50-day, 200-day, and 52-week technical levels?

CTSH last traded at $65.11 (+4.14% on volume of 7,564,166 shares), positioning the stock +4.64% above its 50-day simple moving average ($62.22) and +10.86% above its 200-day simple moving average ($58.73). Across its 52-week range of $37.08 to $87.03, CTSH sits at the 56.1% percentile with a 14-day RSI of 47.1 (NEUTRAL RANGE) and an implied next-earnings move of ±9.3% ($59.05 to $71.17).

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When is CTSH's next earnings date?

Based on SEC filing cadence, Cognizant Technology Solutions Corporation (CTSH)'s next quarterly reporting window is estimated around Dec 30, 2026.

How much is CTSH stock expected to move on earnings?

Volatility modeling currently projects a ±9.3% event move for CTSH, spanning a range between $59.05 and $71.17.

ROARABLE RATING BRIEF • RQD 83/100 (A-) ✓ STAGE-C NUMBER FIREWALL VERIFIED

CTSH — Cognizant Technology Solutions Corporation: What the Facts Mean to a Prospective Investor

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As of: 2026-11-02T15:12:34Z

Roarable Rating Brief: What This Means to a Prospective Investor

Per the Roarable RQD rating, CTSH carries an RQD score of 83 and a letter grade of A-, labeled "Roarable Buy — Superior Risk/Reward." The five pillars are: Fundamental Cash Engine 18/20 (ROIC 19.6%; FCF yield 9.21%); Whale 13F Flow 13/20 (institutional accumulation and options positioning); Insider Conviction 18/20 (SEC Form 4 and Congressional PTR cluster flow); Macro Regime Fit 16/20 (Beta 1.16; sector sensitivity); and Forensic Balance Sheet 18/20 (Altman Z 5.8; Piotroski F 8/9; Debt/Equity 0.04). For a prospective investor, the highest-scoring pillars point to strong cash generation and a conservative balance sheet, while the weakest pillar (13/20) indicates institutional flow support is more moderate than the other signals. The Macro Regime Fit score reflects a beta above 1.0, meaning the stock may amplify broader market moves in either direction. The rating is a structured summary of the cited inputs, not a recommendation, and the price has recently moved (-5.79% on the snapshot date) within a wide 52-week range of $37.08 to $87.03.

Snapshot

PriceMarket CapP/E (TTM)Forward P/EEV/EBITDAEPS (TTM)Dividend YieldBeta52-Wk RangeROIC %
$62.52$28.16B12.611.77.44.952.17%1.16$37.08 - $87.0319.6%

Financial Trend

PeriodRevenueOperating IncomeNet IncomeEPSFCFCashDebt
FY 2025$21108.0M$3389.0M$2230.0MN/A$2595.0M$1901.0M$543.0M
FY 2024$19736.0M$2892.0M$2240.0MN/A$1827.0M$2231.0M$875.0M
FY 2023$19353.0M$2689.0M$2126.0MN/A$1459.1MN/A$5434.3M

Per the market data, operating margin is 16.1%, net margin is 10.6%, and ROIC is 19.6%. Per the Roarable RQD rating, the Altman Z-Score is 5.8 and the Piotroski F-Score is 8/9, with Debt/Equity at 0.04. Per the SEC financials, reported debt declined from $5434.3M (FY 2023) to $543.0M (FY 2025), and cash moved from $2231.0M (FY 2024) to $1901.0M (FY 2025). Gross margin is listed as 0% in the market data, which does not reconcile with the other margin figures and should be treated as unverified.

Recent Catalysts & News Wire Analysis

  • Earnings: A news item titled "Cognizant Reports Third Quarter 2026 Results" (YELLOW, MARKET WIRE) and a separate earnings call presentation item are listed. The source data does not provide results figures from these items.
  • Analyst target: A TradingView item (GREEN, CATALYST) reports a 12-month price target raised to $65.17, implying 1% downside from the snapshot price.
  • AI strategy: A Yahoo Finance item (YELLOW) addresses the company's latest AI push; the source summary does not provide specifics.
  • Institutional holdings: A MarketBeat item (YELLOW) reports a position acquisition by Sound Income Strategies LLC of 117,489 shares.
  • Forecasts: A Simply Wall St item (YELLOW) covers stock forecasts and analyst predictions, without figures in the source summary.
  • Risk watch: The most recent price action is -5.79%, and the 52-week range is wide ($37.08 to $87.03).
  • Proprietary signals: Not available in source data (the Butterfly graph lists no proprietary signals).

Open Questions

  • What were the actual revenue, EPS, and guidance figures in the Q3 2026 results release?
  • What are the upstream and downstream dependencies for the business, and is there any supply-chain mapping?
  • What are the specific holdings and trade details behind the 13F and Form 4 signals that drive the 13/20 and 18/20 pillar scores?
  • What explains the reported gross margin of 0%, and is it a data error?
  • What is the consensus analyst rating and price-target distribution?

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🔥 Official Bull vs. Bear Debate: Is CTSH (A- • RQD 83/100) a Buy at $62.52?

Welcome to the CTSH (Cognizant Technology Solutions Corporation) Roar Pit. Current RQD Composite is 83/100 (Roarable Buy — Superior Risk/Reward) in EDP Services. Bulls point to capital efficiency (19.6% ROIC), while bears focus on macro rate sensitivity and margin execution. Pick your side (🐂 Bull or 🐻 Bear) and drop your price target below.

RI RiskArb_Desk Forensic Accounting Watch 🐻 BEARISH 🎯 Target: $48.77 (-22.0%)
Spot @ $62.52

Pump the brakes on CTSH — check the valuation vs. margin headwinds

Everyone in here is repeating the bull case on CTSH, but look at what you are paying: 12.6x trailing P/E with tightening sector spreads. Unless Cognizant Technology Solutions Corporation expands free cash flow yield next quarter, I would rather wait for a pullback closer to the 200-day moving average before touching this.

MA MacroHawk_NYC Verified K Arena Trader 🐂 BULLISH 🎯 Target: $78.15 (+25.0%)
Spot @ $62.52

CTSH cash flow & RQD setup is being underpriced by the Street here

Looking at the 5-pillar RQD breakdown on CTSH, the market is fixating on short-term headline noise in EDP Services and ignoring the balance sheet and cash flow trajectory. At $62.52 (52-wk range $37.08 - $87.03), any beat on forward guidance forces shorts and underweight funds to chase.

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