Research Analysts’ Weekly Ratings Changes for Cognizant Technology Solutions (CTSH)

by · The Cerbat Gem

Cognizant Technology Solutions (NASDAQ: CTSH) recently received a number of ratings updates from brokerages and research firms:

  • 4/13/2026 – Cognizant Technology Solutions had its price target lowered by UBS Group AG from $67.00 to $64.00. They now have a “neutral” rating on the stock.
  • 4/10/2026 – Cognizant Technology Solutions was given a new $72.00 price target by Robert W. Baird. They now have a “neutral” rating on the stock.
  • 4/9/2026 – Cognizant Technology Solutions is now covered by Wedbush. They set a “neutral” rating and a $61.00 price target on the stock.
  • 4/7/2026 – Cognizant Technology Solutions had its price target lowered by Citigroup Inc. from $86.00 to $68.00. They now have a “neutral” rating on the stock.
  • 3/19/2026 – Cognizant Technology Solutions was downgraded by Weiss Ratings from “buy (b-)” to “hold (c+)”.
  • 3/13/2026 – Cognizant Technology Solutions was given a new $71.00 price target by UBS Group AG.
  • 3/13/2026 – Cognizant Technology Solutions had its price target lowered by TD Cowen from $85.00 to $71.00. They now have a “hold” rating on the stock.

Cognizant Technology Solutions Increases Dividend

The firm also recently disclosed a quarterly dividend, which was paid on Thursday, February 26th. Stockholders of record on Wednesday, February 18th were paid a $0.33 dividend. The ex-dividend date was Wednesday, February 18th. This is an increase from Cognizant Technology Solutions’s previous quarterly dividend of $0.31. This represents a $1.32 dividend on an annualized basis and a dividend yield of 2.2%. Cognizant Technology Solutions’s dividend payout ratio (DPR) is currently 29.01%.

Insider Buying and Selling at Cognizant Technology Solutions

In related news, insider Surya Gummadi sold 1,728 shares of the stock in a transaction on Monday, February 2nd. The shares were sold at an average price of $83.06, for a total transaction of $143,527.68. Following the sale, the insider directly owned 25,641 shares of the company’s stock, valued at approximately $2,129,741.46. This represents a 6.31% decrease in their ownership of the stock. The sale was disclosed in a filing with the SEC, which is available at this hyperlink. 0.32% of the stock is owned by insiders.

Cognizant Technology Solutions (NASDAQ: CTSH) is a global professional services company that provides information technology, consulting and business process services to large enterprises. Its core offerings include digital engineering, application development and maintenance, cloud migration and managed services, data analytics and artificial intelligence, cybersecurity, and industry-specific solutions. Cognizant works with clients to design and implement technology-enabled transformations that address customer experience, operational efficiency and new product and service delivery.

Founded in the 1990s and headquartered in Teaneck, New Jersey, Cognizant has grown into a multinational organization with delivery centers and operations across the Americas, Europe, and Asia.

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