Cognizant, US1924461023

Cognizant stock holds after a $62.31 quote and a Hold view

Published on 09/07/2026 at 16:14 | Editorial responsibility: Rafael Müller, Editor-in-Chief AD HOC NEWS

Cognizant stock trades near $62.31 as analysts keep a Hold view and MarketBeat lists FY 2026 EPS guidance at $5.70 to $5.82.

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Cognizant stock (ISIN US1924461023) traded at USD 62.31 on September 4, 2026, with MarketBeat showing a market capitalization of USD 28.07 billion and a consensus price target of USD 63.00.

Hold view, narrow upside

MarketBeat also showed a Hold consensus, 24 analysts in coverage and a 1.1 percent implied upside from the USD 63.00 target to the USD 62.31 quote.

The valuation gap is tight. That makes the next earnings update and guidance more important than the headline rating.

July 29 numbers still matter

On July 29, 2026, Cognizant reported quarterly EPS of USD 1.37 and missed the USD 1.38 estimate by USD 0.01, according to MarketBeat.

The same source said FY 2026 guidance stands at USD 5.70 to USD 5.82 per share, while analysts are looking for USD 5.71 for the full year. The quarter therefore sits close to the market's base case, not far above it.

Next date on the calendar

MarketBeat lists next earnings as estimated for November 4, 2026, and also shows the last dividend record date on August 25, 2026 and the ex-dividend date on August 18, 2026.

Software and services mix

Cognizant Technology Solutions Corporation is a global professional services group with information technology, consulting and business process services for large enterprises. MarketBeat notes 14 research reports in the past 90 days, which keeps the stock in regular broker coverage.

Price and market cap

The share price of USD 62.31 on September 4, 2026 leaves Cognizant close to the USD 63.00 average target and gives investors a simple read-through: the market is pricing in limited near-term room unless earnings or guidance improve.