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.
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.
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).
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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SEC XBRL FY 2025 (10-K): 12.3% FCF Margin ($2.60B FCF) & 52% Gross Margin
Altman Z-Score 5.80 (FORTRESS SAFE (>3.0)) • Piotroski F-Score 8/9
Put hedging (50% put share) caps near-term gamma upside (-7 pts vs max)
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.
Broader market pullbacks can still drag down strong stocks in the short run.
Dilution & Margin Drag: Cannibal Buyback (-2.92% YoY Shares) — any gross margin slip below 49.5% triggers an automatic RQD downgrade.
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).
Cognizant Technology Solutions Corporation (CTSH) surged +4.14% to $65.11, trading at 56% of its 52-week range ($37.08 – $87.03). High-quality cash engine (steady margins, 20% return on capital) with steady institutional support.
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Multi-year comparable XBRL diluted share count not disclosed (ETF or recent listing).
vs. +7.0% actual YoY revenue growth (assuming 9.25% cost of equity & 16.5x terminal multiple).
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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 → |
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 |
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.
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).
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.
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).
Why CTSH Stock surged +4.14% Today — RQD Quant Desk Flash. High-quality cash engine (steady margins, 20% return on capital) with steady institutional support.
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.
| Period | Revenue | Operating Income | Net Income | EPS | FCF | Cash | Debt |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| FY 2025 | $21108.0M | $3389.0M | $2230.0M | N/A | $2595.0M | $1901.0M | $543.0M |
| FY 2024 | $19736.0M | $2892.0M | $2240.0M | N/A | $1827.0M | $2231.0M | $875.0M |
| FY 2023 | $19353.0M | $2689.0M | $2126.0M | N/A | $1459.1M | N/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.
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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.
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.
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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