Core Insights - Cognizant Technology Solutions Corporation (CTSH) is a professional services company with a market cap of $32.1 billion, focusing on consulting, technology, and outsourcing services [1] - The company is expected to announce its fiscal third-quarter earnings for 2025 soon [1] Financial Performance - Analysts anticipate CTSH to report a profit of $1.29 per share for the upcoming quarter, reflecting a 3.2% increase from $1.25 per share in the same quarter last year [2] - For the full fiscal year, EPS is projected to be $5.15, an 8.4% increase from $4.75 in fiscal 2024, with further growth expected to $5.50 in fiscal 2026 [3] Stock Performance - CTSH stock has underperformed the S&P 500 Index, which gained 13.4% over the past 52 weeks, with CTSH shares down 11.7% during the same period [4] - The stock also lagged behind the Technology Select Sector SPDR Fund, which saw a 20.8% increase [4] Recent Earnings Report - On July 30, CTSH reported Q2 results, with adjusted EPS of $1.31, surpassing Wall Street's expectations of $1.26, and revenue of $5.3 billion, exceeding the forecast of $5.2 billion [5] - The company expects full-year adjusted EPS to be between $5.08 and $5.22, with revenue projected between $20.7 billion and $21.1 billion [5] Analyst Ratings - The consensus opinion on CTSH stock is moderately bullish, with a "Moderate Buy" rating overall; out of 23 analysts, six recommend a "Strong Buy," one a "Moderate Buy," and 16 a "Hold" [6] - The average analyst price target for CTSH is $87.47, indicating a potential upside of 32.9% from current levels [6]
Cognizant Technology Solutions Earnings Preview: What to Expect