CTSH's Q2 revenues beat estimates as Financial Services surge, while higher interest costs pressure earnings and 2026 sales guidance was trimmed.
Cognizant remains undervalued, trading below 10x P/E despite resilient fundamentals and positive operating leverage. I reiterate a 'Buy' rating with a conservative $80/share price target, reflecting significant upside even at modest 6-8% AEPS growth. Q2'26 results reinforce the thesis: organic revenue growth, margin expansion, robust buybacks, and double-digit EPS growth guidance.
Cognizant Technology Solutions NASDAQ: CTSH reported second-quarter 2026 revenue growth at the high end of its expectations, supported by North American demand, large-deal execution and continued strength in financial services, while maintaining its full-year adjusted operating margin outlook.
Cognizant (CTSH) came out with quarterly earnings of $1.37 per share, missing the Zacks Consensus Estimate of $1.38 per share. This compares to earnings of $1.31 per share a year ago.
CTSH's Q2 results are likely to benefit from strong bookings, AI momentum and acquisition support, but macro uncertainty and weak discretionary demand remain key risks.
Cognizant (CTSH) doesn't possess the right combination of the two key ingredients for a likely earnings beat in its upcoming report. Get prepared with the key expectations.
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