Cognizant Technology Solutions Corp vs Western Union Co — how do they compare? Cognizant Technology Solutions Corp trades at $57.8 (market cap $26.40B), while Western Union Co trades at $7.05 (market cap $2.20B). The key difference: Cognizant Technology Solutions Corp is far larger — about 12× Western Union Co's market cap, and Western Union Co pays the higher dividend (13.33%). Which is the better fit depends on your goals.
| CTSH | WU | |
|---|---|---|
Market Cap | $26.40B | $2.20B |
Sector | Technology | Technology |
52-Week High | $86.70 | $10.28 |
52-Week Low | $38.73 | $6.36 |
Enterprise Value | $27.44B | $2.10B |
Dividend Yield | 2.25% | 13.33% |
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Cognizant is a global IT services provider, offering consulting and outsourcing services to some of the world's largest enterprises spanning the financial services, media and communications, healthcare, natural resources, and consumer products industries. Cognizant employs nearly 300,000 people globally, roughly 70% of whom are in India, although the company's headquarters are in Teaneck, New Jersey.
Read more on CTSH →Western Union provides domestic and international money transfers through its global network of about 500,000 outside agents. It is the largest money transfer company in the world and one of only a few companies with a truly global agent network.
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