Cognizant Technology Solutions Corporation (CTSH)

CTSH (NASDAQ:Computer Software & Services)
$65.50
pos +2.28
+3.61%
Today's Range: 62.83 - 65.57 | CTSH Avg Daily Volume: 3,415,500
Last Update: 05/17/13 - 4:00 PM EDT
Volume: 5,683,364
YTD Performance: -14.43%
Open: $63.72
Previous Close: $63.22
52 Week Range: $53.92 - $81.08
Oustanding Shares: 301,615,588
Market Cap: 19,068,137,473
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TheStreet Ratings Grade for CTSH
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A+ A A- B+ B B- C+ C C- D+ D D- E+ E E- F
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Analysts Ratings
Historical Rec Current 1 Mo. Ago 2 Mo. Ago 3 Mo. Ago
Strong Buy 17 18 17 18
Moderate Buy 2 2 2 2
Hold 3 3 2 1
Moderate Sell 0 0 0 0
Strong Sell 0 0 0 0
Mean Rec. 1.36 1.35 1.29 1.19
Latest Dividend: 0.00
Latest Dividend Yield: 0.00%
Dividend Ex-Date: 06/18/04
Price Earnings Ratio: 17.66
Price Earnings Comparisons:
CTSH Sector Avg. S&P 500
17.66 17.70 17.70
Price Performance History (%Change):
3 Mo 1 Yr 3 Y
-17.74% 8.50% 26.72%
GROWTH 12 Mo 3 Yr CAGR
Revenue 20.00 1.24 0.31
Net Income 19.00 0.97 0.25
EPS 20.70 0.92 0.24
Earnings for CTSH:
EBITDA 1.52B
Revenue 7.35B
Average Earnings Estimates
Qtr (06/13) Qtr (09/13) FY (12/13) FY (12/14)
Average Estimate $0.97 $1.02 $3.97 $4.60
Number of Analysts 13 13 11 15
High Estimate $0.99 $1.03 $4.00 $4.69
Low Estimate $0.94 $1.01 $3.95 $4.47
Prior Year $0.82 $0.91 $3.44 $3.97
Growth Rate (Year over Year) 18.67% 12.34% 15.51% 15.73%
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Ever More Pessimistic on a Budget Deal

By

Charles Gabriel

 | May 18, 2013 | 1:30 PM EDT

A 2013 deal is looking unlikely, so you might want to consider reining it in by late this year.

Earnings Roundup

By

Doug Kass

 | May 8, 2013 | 10:18 AM EDT
Here is my compilation of last night's profit reports.

bearishCognizant price target and estimates reduced at UBS

Apr 29, 2013 | 8:02 AM EDT

CTSH estimates were cut to reflect the uncertainty surrounding the visa debate, said UBS. Price target goes to $68.

Four More Earnings Plays

By

Timothy Collins

 | Feb 6, 2013 | 2:30 PM EST

Let's do it again, this time with Visa, Green Mountain, Akamai and Cognizant.

bullishCognizant upgraded at Goldman

Jan 9, 2013 | 7:41 AM EST

CTSH was upgraded from Sell to Neutral, Goldman Sachs said. $72 price target. Company can deliver mid-teens organic growth this year. 

Rules of the Game: Large-Cap Growth Beyond Cupertino

By

Kate Stalter

 | Dec 28, 2012 | 2:00 PM EST

Cognizant and Valeant earnings rose in 2012 and see growth up 17% and 24% in 2013.

Two Election-Day Plays

By

Timothy Collins

 | Nov 6, 2012 | 3:25 PM EST

Both trades are a bit complex but seem appropriate today.

bullishCognizant Technology target raised at Oppenhiemer

Oct 23, 2012 | 8:17 AM EDT

Shares of CTSH now seen reaching $80, Oppenheimer said. Raising target ahead of quarterly results. Outperform rating.

bullishCognizant Technology target raised at Jefferies

Sep 19, 2012 | 8:16 AM EDT

Shares of CTSH now seen reaching $80, Jefferies said. Top- line CAGR could be 20%. Buy rating.

updateCognizant rated new Neutral at Credit Suisse

Sep 14, 2012 | 6:57 AM EDT

CTSH was initiated with a Neutral rating, Credit Suisse said. $75 price target. Company has exposure to the financial services industry and its customers may spend less of discretionary purchases. 

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A Special Thank You to Barron's
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Brian Sozzi

 | May 18, 2013 | 6:48 AM EDT
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How to Obliterate an Earnings Call
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Brian Sozzi

 | May 18, 2013 | 6:33 AM EDT
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