Cognizant Technology Solutions Corporation (CTSH)
Company Info
US1924461023
192446102
Jun 19, 1998
Highlights
$40.18B
$4.52
17.93
1.35
$19.41B
$6.15B
$3.50B
$63.29 - $82.46
$84.67
4.63%
4.76
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Performance
Performance Chart
The chart shows the growth of an initial investment of $10,000 in Cognizant Technology Solutions Corporation, comparing it to the performance of the S&P 500 index or another benchmark. All prices have been adjusted for splits and dividends.
Returns By Period
Cognizant Technology Solutions Corporation had a return of 6.94% year-to-date (YTD) and 9.11% in the last 12 months. Over the past 10 years, Cognizant Technology Solutions Corporation had an annualized return of 4.98%, while the S&P 500 had an annualized return of 11.10%, indicating that Cognizant Technology Solutions Corporation did not perform as well as the benchmark.
CTSH
6.94%
4.15%
17.58%
9.11%
6.28%
4.98%
^GSPC (Benchmark)
24.66%
0.49%
8.64%
26.56%
13.06%
11.10%
Monthly Returns
The table below presents the monthly returns of CTSH, with color gradation from worst to best to easily spot seasonal factors. Returns are adjusted for dividends.
| Jan | Feb | Mar | Apr | May | Jun | Jul | Aug | Sep | Oct | Nov | Dec | Total | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 2024 | 2.11% | 2.86% | -7.25% | -10.38% | 1.15% | 2.80% | 11.29% | 3.17% | -0.76% | -3.36% | 8.33% | 6.94% | |
| 2023 | 16.72% | -5.77% | -2.71% | -2.00% | 5.14% | 4.46% | 1.15% | 8.91% | -5.40% | -4.83% | 9.62% | 7.32% | 34.38% |
| 2022 | -3.72% | 1.14% | 4.11% | -9.78% | -7.31% | -9.65% | 0.70% | -6.68% | -9.07% | 8.37% | 0.39% | -8.07% | -34.54% |
| 2021 | -4.88% | -5.44% | 6.31% | 2.92% | -10.69% | -3.21% | 6.17% | 4.11% | -2.75% | 5.23% | 0.16% | 13.77% | 9.64% |
| 2020 | -1.03% | -0.42% | -23.73% | 24.85% | -8.27% | 7.21% | 20.24% | -1.81% | 3.83% | 2.88% | 9.71% | 4.89% | 33.93% |
| 2019 | 9.77% | 2.14% | 2.07% | 0.70% | -14.83% | 2.36% | 2.76% | -5.45% | -1.83% | 1.12% | 5.53% | -3.26% | -1.07% |
| 2018 | 9.80% | 5.44% | -1.85% | 1.64% | -7.66% | 4.83% | 3.18% | -3.51% | -1.63% | -10.52% | 3.48% | -10.88% | -9.66% |
| 2017 | -6.14% | 12.70% | 0.42% | 1.19% | 11.35% | -0.76% | 4.40% | 2.31% | 2.50% | 4.31% | -4.29% | -1.74% | 27.57% |
| 2016 | 5.48% | -10.00% | 10.04% | -6.91% | 5.26% | -6.84% | 0.44% | -0.09% | -16.94% | 7.63% | 7.26% | 1.72% | -6.65% |
| 2015 | 2.79% | 15.43% | -0.15% | -6.17% | 10.56% | -5.61% | 3.29% | -0.25% | -0.52% | 8.78% | -5.18% | -7.06% | 13.98% |
| 2014 | -4.03% | 7.38% | -2.75% | -5.33% | 1.47% | 0.62% | 0.29% | -6.77% | -2.10% | 9.11% | 10.52% | -2.46% | 4.30% |
| 2013 | 5.82% | -1.80% | -0.19% | -15.43% | -0.23% | -3.11% | 15.57% | 1.26% | 12.03% | 5.86% | 8.01% | 7.55% | 36.68% |
Risk-Adjusted Performance
Risk-Adjusted Performance Rank
The current rank of CTSH is 56, indicating average performance compared to other stocks on our website. Here’s a breakdown of how it compares using common performance measures.
Risk-Adjusted Performance Indicators
The charts below present risk-adjusted performance metrics for Cognizant Technology Solutions Corporation (CTSH) and compare them to a chosen benchmark (^GSPC). These indicators evaluate an investment's returns against its associated risks.
Dividends
Dividend History
Cognizant Technology Solutions Corporation provided a 1.51% dividend yield over the last twelve months, with an annual payout of $1.20 per share. The company has been increasing its dividends for 6 consecutive years.
| Period | TTM | 2023 | 2022 | 2021 | 2020 | 2019 | 2018 | 2017 |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Dividend | $1.20 | $1.16 | $1.08 | $0.96 | $0.88 | $0.80 | $0.80 | $0.45 |
Dividend yield | 1.51% | 1.54% | 1.89% | 1.08% | 1.07% | 1.29% | 1.26% | 0.63% |
Monthly Dividends
The table displays the monthly dividend distributions for Cognizant Technology Solutions Corporation. The dividends shown in the table have been adjusted to account for any splits that may have occurred.
| Jan | Feb | Mar | Apr | May | Jun | Jul | Aug | Sep | Oct | Nov | Dec | Total | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 2024 | $0.00 | $0.30 | $0.00 | $0.00 | $0.30 | $0.00 | $0.00 | $0.30 | $0.00 | $0.00 | $0.30 | $0.00 | $1.20 |
| 2023 | $0.00 | $0.29 | $0.00 | $0.00 | $0.29 | $0.00 | $0.00 | $0.29 | $0.00 | $0.00 | $0.29 | $0.00 | $1.16 |
| 2022 | $0.00 | $0.27 | $0.00 | $0.00 | $0.27 | $0.00 | $0.00 | $0.27 | $0.00 | $0.00 | $0.27 | $0.00 | $1.08 |
| 2021 | $0.00 | $0.24 | $0.00 | $0.00 | $0.24 | $0.00 | $0.00 | $0.24 | $0.00 | $0.00 | $0.24 | $0.00 | $0.96 |
| 2020 | $0.00 | $0.22 | $0.00 | $0.00 | $0.22 | $0.00 | $0.00 | $0.22 | $0.00 | $0.00 | $0.22 | $0.00 | $0.88 |
| 2019 | $0.00 | $0.20 | $0.00 | $0.00 | $0.20 | $0.00 | $0.00 | $0.20 | $0.00 | $0.00 | $0.20 | $0.00 | $0.80 |
| 2018 | $0.00 | $0.20 | $0.00 | $0.00 | $0.20 | $0.00 | $0.00 | $0.20 | $0.00 | $0.00 | $0.20 | $0.00 | $0.80 |
| 2017 | $0.15 | $0.00 | $0.00 | $0.15 | $0.00 | $0.00 | $0.15 | $0.00 | $0.45 |
Dividend Yield & Payout
Dividend Yield
Payout Ratio
Drawdowns
Drawdowns Chart
The Drawdowns chart displays portfolio losses from any high point along the way. Drawdowns are calculated considering price movements and all distributions paid, if any.
Worst Drawdowns
The table below displays the maximum drawdowns of the Cognizant Technology Solutions Corporation. A maximum drawdown is a measure of risk, indicating the largest reduction in portfolio value due to a series of losing trades.
The maximum drawdown for the Cognizant Technology Solutions Corporation was 71.38%, occurring on Oct 8, 2001. Recovery took 271 trading sessions.
The current Cognizant Technology Solutions Corporation drawdown is 10.65%.
Depth | Start | To Bottom | Bottom | To Recover | End | Total |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| -71.38% | Mar 29, 2000 | 382 | Oct 8, 2001 | 271 | Nov 4, 2002 | 653 |
| -69.06% | Feb 8, 2007 | 452 | Nov 20, 2008 | 287 | Jan 13, 2010 | 739 |
| -55.25% | Feb 26, 1999 | 28 | Apr 7, 1999 | 137 | Oct 20, 1999 | 165 |
| -51.32% | Aug 19, 1998 | 36 | Oct 8, 1998 | 12 | Oct 26, 1998 | 48 |
| -49.77% | Mar 16, 2018 | 508 | Mar 23, 2020 | 280 | May 3, 2021 | 788 |
Volatility
Volatility Chart
The current Cognizant Technology Solutions Corporation volatility is 5.57%, representing the average percentage change in the investments's value, either up or down over the past month. The chart below shows the rolling one-month volatility.
Financials
Financial Performance
Valuation
The Valuation section provides an assessment of the market value of Cognizant Technology Solutions Corporation compared to its peers in the Information Technology Services industry.
PE Ratio
The chart displays the price to earnings (P/E) ratio for CTSH in comparison to other companies of the Information Technology Services industry. Currently, CTSH has a PE value of 17.9. This PE ratio falls in the average range for the industry.PEG Ratio
The chart displays the price to earnings to growth (PEG) ratio for CTSH in comparison to other companies of the Information Technology Services industry. Currently, CTSH has a PEG value of 1.3. This PEG ratio falls in the average range for the industry.Historical P/E Ratio Chart
The chart below displays the historical trend of the price-to-earnings (P/E) ratio for Cognizant Technology Solutions Corporation.
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