Cognizant's stock is rated as a 'Buy' despite a lowered price target of $75 per share due to signs of slowing growth and mixed earnings quality. In the third quarter of 2026, the company reported nearly 5% revenue growth and over 7% adjusted EPS growth, but softness in bookings and guidance indicates emerging challenges. Most EPS growth is driven by share buybacks, while free cash flow is pressured by working capital changes and rising receivables. The stock remains attractively valued below 14 times price-to-earnings, supported by solid fundamentals and ongoing margin expansion, making it a potentially good investment opportunity.
Cognizant trades at USD 61.83 on Pluang as of Oct 29, 2026 22:22 WIB, down 6.83% for the day. The stock's market cap stands at $29.89 billion with a dividend yield of 1.99%. Investors hold shares for an average of 58 days on the platform, reflecting moderate trading interest.
