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

Representative Gilbert Ray Cisneros, Jr. (Democratic-California) recently sold shares of Cognizant Technology Solutions Corporation (NASDAQ:CTSH). In a filing disclosed on May 08th, the Representative disclosed that they had sold between $1,001 and $15,000 in Cognizant Technology Solutions stock on April 14th. 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):

• Purchased $1,001 – $15,000 in shares of Revvity (NYSE:RVTY) on 5/1/2026.
• Sold $1,001 – $15,000 in shares of Flex (NASDAQ:FLEX) on 5/1/2026.
• Purchased $1,001 – $15,000 in shares of LPL Financial (NASDAQ:LPLA) on 5/1/2026.
• Purchased $1,001 – $15,000 in shares of FirstService (NASDAQ:FSV) on 5/1/2026.
• Sold $1,001 – $15,000 in shares of SS&C Technologies (NASDAQ:SSNC) on 5/1/2026.
• Purchased $1,001 – $15,000 in shares of Wayfair (NYSE:W) on 5/1/2026.
• Purchased $1,001 – $15,000 in shares of STERIS (NYSE:STE) on 5/1/2026.
• Purchased $1,001 – $15,000 in shares of DoorDash (NASDAQ:DASH) on 5/1/2026.
• Purchased $1,001 – $15,000 in shares of Sensata Technologies (NYSE:ST) on 5/1/2026.
• Purchased $1,001 – $15,000 in shares of Veralto (NYSE:VLTO) on 5/1/2026.

Cognizant Technology Solutions Trading Up 2.3%

Shares of Cognizant Technology Solutions stock traded up $1.08 during trading on Friday, reaching $47.13. 8,909,099 shares of the stock were exchanged, compared to its average volume of 7,158,626. The company has a quick ratio of 2.23, a current ratio of 2.23 and a debt-to-equity ratio of 0.04. The stock’s fifty day moving average is $58.32 and its 200 day moving average is $70.49. The firm has a market cap of $22.33 billion, a price-to-earnings ratio of 10.25, a price-to-earnings-growth ratio of 0.97 and a beta of 0.81. Cognizant Technology Solutions Corporation has a 1 year low of $45.48 and a 1 year high of $87.03.

Cognizant Technology Solutions (NASDAQ:CTSH) last posted its earnings results on Wednesday, April 29th. The information technology service provider reported $1.40 earnings per share for the quarter, topping analysts’ consensus estimates of $1.33 by $0.07. Cognizant Technology Solutions had a net margin of 10.41% and a return on equity of 17.50%. The company had revenue of $5.41 billion during the quarter, compared to analyst estimates of $5.41 billion. During the same period in the prior year, the business posted $1.23 earnings per share. Cognizant Technology Solutions’s revenue for the quarter was up 5.8% on a year-over-year basis. Cognizant Technology Solutions has set its FY 2026 guidance at 5.630-5.770 EPS. As a group, equities research analysts expect that Cognizant Technology Solutions Corporation will post 5.7 earnings per share for the current fiscal year.

Cognizant Technology Solutions Announces Dividend

The company also recently announced a quarterly dividend, which will be paid on Wednesday, May 27th. Stockholders of record on Monday, May 18th will be issued a dividend of $0.33 per share. This represents a $1.32 dividend on an annualized basis and a dividend yield of 2.8%. The ex-dividend date is Monday, May 18th. Cognizant Technology Solutions’s dividend payout ratio is currently 28.70%.

Wall Street Analysts Forecast Growth

A number of equities analysts recently issued reports on CTSH shares. Nomura increased their price target on shares of Cognizant Technology Solutions from $92.00 to $93.00 and gave the stock a “buy” rating in a research note on Thursday, April 30th. TD Cowen reissued a “hold” rating and issued a $62.00 price target (down from $71.00) on shares of Cognizant Technology Solutions in a research note on Thursday, April 30th. Deutsche Bank Aktiengesellschaft raised shares of Cognizant Technology Solutions from a “hold” rating to a “buy” rating and set a $100.00 price target for the company in a research note on Monday, January 26th. Robert W. Baird set a $72.00 price target on shares of Cognizant Technology Solutions and gave the stock a “neutral” rating in a research note on Friday, April 10th. Finally, Mizuho decreased their price target on shares of Cognizant Technology Solutions from $87.00 to $68.00 and set a “neutral” rating for the company in a research note on Wednesday, May 6th. Ten research analysts have rated the stock with a Buy rating and twelve have assigned a Hold rating to the stock. According to data from MarketBeat.com, the stock presently has an average rating of “Hold” and an average price target of $73.00.

Hedge Funds Weigh In On Cognizant Technology Solutions

A number of institutional investors and hedge funds have recently made changes to their positions in CTSH. JPL Wealth Management LLC bought a new position in shares of Cognizant Technology Solutions during the third quarter valued at approximately $25,000. Lodestone Wealth Management LLC bought a new stake in shares of Cognizant Technology Solutions during the fourth quarter valued at approximately $28,000. Flagship Harbor Advisors LLC bought a new stake in shares of Cognizant Technology Solutions during the fourth quarter valued at approximately $28,000. Physician Wealth Advisors Inc. increased its position in shares of Cognizant Technology Solutions by 165.1% during the fourth quarter. Physician Wealth Advisors Inc. now owns 342 shares of the information technology service provider’s stock valued at $28,000 after acquiring an additional 213 shares in the last quarter. Finally, Prosperity Bancshares Inc bought a new stake in shares of Cognizant Technology Solutions during the fourth quarter valued at approximately $29,000. Institutional investors own 92.44% of the company’s stock.

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.

Cognizant Technology Solutions Company Profile

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.