Cognizant Technology Solutions (NASDAQ:CTSH) Stock Acquired Rep. Gilbert Ray Cisneros, Jr.

Representative Gilbert Ray Cisneros, Jr. (Democratic-California) recently bought shares of Cognizant Technology Solutions Corporation (NASDAQ:CTSH). In a filing disclosed on April 07th, the Representative disclosed that they had bought between $1,001 and $15,000 in Cognizant Technology Solutions stock on March 13th. The trade occurred in the Representative’s “150 MAIN STREET TRUST > BANK OF AMERICA” account.

Representative Gilbert Ray Cisneros, Jr. also recently made the following trade(s):

• Sold $1,001 – $15,000 in shares of MACOM Technology Solutions (NASDAQ:MTSI) on 3/27/2026.
• Purchased $1,001 – $15,000 in shares of StandardAero (NYSE:SARO) on 3/27/2026.
• Purchased $1,001 – $15,000 in shares of FirstService (NASDAQ:FSV) on 3/27/2026.
• Sold $1,001 – $15,000 in shares of Charles Schwab (NYSE:SCHW) on 3/27/2026.
• Sold $1,001 – $15,000 in shares of Advanced Energy Industries (NASDAQ:AEIS) on 3/27/2026.
• Sold $1,001 – $15,000 in shares of Flex (NASDAQ:FLEX) on 3/27/2026.
• Purchased $1,001 – $15,000 in shares of LPL Financial (NASDAQ:LPLA) on 3/27/2026.
• Purchased $1,001 – $15,000 in shares of DoorDash (NASDAQ:DASH) on 3/27/2026.
• Sold $1,001 – $15,000 in shares of Viavi Solutions (NASDAQ:VIAV) on 3/27/2026.
• Purchased $15,001 – $50,000 in shares of Fabrinet (NYSE:FN) on 3/27/2026.

Cognizant Technology Solutions Stock Performance

NASDAQ CTSH opened at $59.20 on Friday. The company has a market cap of $28.31 billion, a P/E ratio of 13.01, a P/E/G ratio of 1.32 and a beta of 0.98. The company has a debt-to-equity ratio of 0.04, a current ratio of 2.14 and a quick ratio of 2.14. The stock has a 50-day moving average of $65.24 and a two-hundred day moving average of $72.58. Cognizant Technology Solutions Corporation has a 1-year low of $58.08 and a 1-year high of $87.03.

Cognizant Technology Solutions (NASDAQ:CTSH) last released its earnings results on Wednesday, February 4th. The information technology service provider reported $1.35 earnings per share for the quarter, beating the consensus estimate of $1.32 by $0.03. The company had revenue of $5.33 billion during the quarter, compared to the consensus estimate of $5.31 billion. Cognizant Technology Solutions had a return on equity of 17.17% and a net margin of 10.56%.Cognizant Technology Solutions’s revenue was up 4.9% compared to the same quarter last year. During the same period in the previous year, the company posted $1.21 EPS. Cognizant Technology Solutions has set its FY 2026 guidance at 5.560-5.700 EPS. As a group, analysts anticipate that Cognizant Technology Solutions Corporation will post 4.98 EPS for the current year.

Cognizant Technology Solutions Increases Dividend

The company also recently announced a quarterly dividend, which was paid on Thursday, February 26th. Shareholders of record on Wednesday, February 18th were given a $0.33 dividend. The ex-dividend date of this dividend was Wednesday, February 18th. This represents a $1.32 annualized dividend and a yield of 2.2%. This is an increase from Cognizant Technology Solutions’s previous quarterly dividend of $0.31. Cognizant Technology Solutions’s dividend payout ratio is presently 29.01%.

Analyst Ratings Changes

Several equities analysts have weighed in on CTSH shares. Royal Bank Of Canada lifted their target price on Cognizant Technology Solutions from $82.00 to $88.00 and gave the company a “sector perform” rating in a research report on Thursday, February 5th. BMO Capital Markets set a $83.00 target price on Cognizant Technology Solutions in a research report on Thursday, February 12th. Guggenheim reiterated a “buy” rating and issued a $100.00 price objective (up from $95.00) on shares of Cognizant Technology Solutions in a research note on Wednesday, January 28th. Citigroup decreased their price objective on Cognizant Technology Solutions from $86.00 to $68.00 and set a “neutral” rating for the company in a research note on Tuesday. Finally, UBS Group set a $71.00 price objective on Cognizant Technology Solutions in a research note on Friday, March 13th. Nine equities research analysts have rated the stock with a Buy rating and thirteen have assigned a Hold rating to the company’s stock. According to data from MarketBeat.com, the company presently has an average rating of “Hold” and an average target price of $86.37.

Hedge Funds Weigh In On Cognizant Technology Solutions

Several hedge funds and other institutional investors have recently made changes to their positions in the stock. Vanguard Group Inc. boosted its stake in shares of Cognizant Technology Solutions by 0.8% in the 3rd quarter. Vanguard Group Inc. now owns 60,348,442 shares of the information technology service provider’s stock valued at $4,047,570,000 after buying an additional 493,912 shares during the period. State Street Corp boosted its stake in shares of Cognizant Technology Solutions by 0.6% in the 2nd quarter. State Street Corp now owns 25,381,572 shares of the information technology service provider’s stock valued at $1,980,524,000 after buying an additional 157,427 shares during the period. Pzena Investment Management LLC boosted its stake in shares of Cognizant Technology Solutions by 1.5% in the 3rd quarter. Pzena Investment Management LLC now owns 17,710,868 shares of the information technology service provider’s stock valued at $1,187,868,000 after buying an additional 260,177 shares during the period. Invesco Ltd. lifted its stake in Cognizant Technology Solutions by 8.6% during the third quarter. Invesco Ltd. now owns 12,534,198 shares of the information technology service provider’s stock worth $840,669,000 after purchasing an additional 987,395 shares during the last quarter. Finally, First Trust Advisors LP lifted its stake in Cognizant Technology Solutions by 7.6% during the third quarter. First Trust Advisors LP now owns 9,085,998 shares of the information technology service provider’s stock worth $609,398,000 after purchasing an additional 639,801 shares during the last quarter. Hedge funds and other institutional investors own 92.44% of the company’s stock.

Insiders Place Their Bets

In related news, insider Surya Gummadi sold 1,728 shares of the business’s stock in a transaction that occurred on Monday, February 2nd. The stock was sold at an average price of $83.06, for a total transaction of $143,527.68. Following the completion of the sale, the insider owned 25,641 shares in the company, valued at $2,129,741.46. The trade was a 6.31% decrease in their ownership of the stock. The transaction was disclosed in a document filed with the Securities & Exchange Commission, which is available through the SEC website. 0.32% of the stock is currently owned by insiders.

About Representative Cisneros

Gil Cisneros (Democratic Party) is a member of the U.S. House, representing California’s 31st Congressional District. He assumed office on January 3, 2025. His current term ends on January 3, 2027.

Cisneros (Democratic Party) is running for re-election to the U.S. House to represent California’s 31st Congressional District. He declared candidacy for the 2026 election.

Gil Cisneros served in the U.S. Navy as a supply officer from 1994 to 2004. Cisneros earned a bachelor’s degree in political science from George Washington University in 1994, a master’s in business administration from Regis University in 2002, and a master’s degree in urban education policy from Brown University in 2015. His career experience includes working as a logistics manager for Frito-Lay. In 2010, Cisneros won the lottery and became involved in activism and philanthropy, founding a scholarship program for local high school students. In 2021, President Joe Biden (D) appointed Cisneros as under secretary of defense for personnel and readiness.

About Cognizant Technology Solutions

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.