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 350,000 people globally, roughly 70% of whom are in India, although the company's headquarters are in Teaneck, New Jersey.
Quick Stats
May 18, 202653.2
AI Score
HOLD2.33
Volume Ratio
May 06, 2026
Next Earnings
12
+ve Days (30d)
18
-ve Days (30d)
CTSH Stock Summary
Last updated May 18, 2026
CTSH is currently trading at $51.395, positioned below its 200-day moving average of $69.63, suggesting bearish momentum. The stock has a 52-week range of $45.48 to $87.03.
Technical Analysis: The 50-day moving average stands at $57.54, which is above the current price, indicating bearish near-term pressure. The RSI (Relative Strength Index) reads 41.485, suggesting the stock is neutral with balanced momentum.
Money Flow Indicators: The Chaikin Money Flow (20-day) is -0.221, which is negative, suggesting distribution or selling pressure. Our AI-powered investment score rates CTSH at 53.2/100 with a HOLD recommendation.
CTSH (Cognizant Technology Solutions) Indicators
Last updated May 18, 2026
| Indicator | Value |
|---|---|
| RSI(14) | 41.485 |
| CMF (20) | -0.221 |
| ROC (10) | -1.967 |
| ADX (14) | 44.219 |
| Indicator | Value |
|---|---|
| MACD (12,26,9) | -3.063 |
| AROONOSC (14) | -78.571 |
| WILLAMS %R (14) | -44.398 |
| MFI (14) | 23.895 |
CTSH Technical Chart
- Candlesticks: Green = price up, Red = price down. Body shows open/close, wicks show high/low.
- SMAs: Moving averages help identify trends. Price above SMA = bullish, below = bearish.
- Options OI: Shows max open interest strikes. High OI = significant price levels.
- Volume Profile: Shows price levels with most trading activity. POC = Point of Control (highest volume).
- Earnings: Vertical lines mark earnings dates. Watch for volatility around these dates.
- Gamma Walls: Key support/resistance from options gamma exposure. Orange = resistance above, Purple = support below.
- Fibonacci Retracement: Auto-calculated support/resistance levels based on recent high/low. Key levels: 23.6%, 38.2%, 50%, 61.8%, 78.6%.
- Unusual Activity: Highlights days with abnormal volume (2x+ average) or large price moves (5%+). Red marker = unusual activity detected.
Technical Indicators
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Indicators will appear below the price chart with perfectly aligned datesVolume Profile Analysis
Horizontal histogram showing volume distribution at each price level with buying/selling pressure
CTSH Price vs Max Options Open Interest
CTSH Max Change In Options Open Interest
CTSH Options - Sort by Max open Interest (near term)
18th May 2026 (Data is delayed in normal mkt. hours)
| Type | Expiration | Strike | OI | Change in OI |
Volume | Ask | PC | Delta | Vega | Volatility | % change | Track |
|---|
CTSH Daily Out of Money Options - Sort by Max open Interest (near term)
18th May 2026 (Data is delayed in normal mkt. hours)
| Type | Expiration | Strike | OI | Change in OI |
Volume | Ask | PC | Delta | Vega | Volatility | % change | Track |
|---|
CTSH Daily In the Money Options - Sort by Max open Interest (near term)
18th May 2026 (Data is delayed in normal mkt. hours)
| Type | Expiration | Strike | OI | Change in OI |
Volume | Ask | PC | Delta | Vega | Volatility | % change | Track |
|---|
CTSH Most Active Options by Volume(near term)
18th May 2026 (Data is delayed in normal mkt. hours)
| Type | Expiration | Strike | Volume | OI | Change in OI |
Ask | PC | Delta | Vega | Volatility | % change | Track |
|---|
Cognizant Technology Solutions is not trading above both 50 Day and 200 Day SMA which is considered Bearish.
CTSH Moving Averages Analysis
CTSH (Cognizant Technology Solutions) Simple Moving Averages
Moving Averages are last updated May 18, 2026
| Days | MA |
|---|---|
| 10 | 49.43 |
| 20 | 52.27 |
| 30 | 54.94 |
| 50 | 57.54 |
| 100 | 67.07 |
| 200 | 69.63 |
CTSH Fundamental Analysis
| P/E (Forward) | 9.0498 |
| P/E (Trailing) | 10.2234 |
| Market Cap ($) | 22.3 billion |
| Earnings/Share ($) | 4.61 |
| Net Proft Margin (%) | 0.1041 |
| Dividend/Share ($) | 1.28 |
| EPS Estimate Current Year ($) | 5.687 |
| EPS Estimate Next Year ($) | 6.1602 |
| WallStreet Target Price ($) | 72.5219 |
| Most Recent Quarter |