Cognizant Technology Solutions is a multinational IT services provider that offers a range of consulting and business process outsourcing services. Originally founded in India, the company is headquartered in the US and serves enterprise customers spanning the financial services, healthcare, and resources industries. With most of its workforce located in India, Cognizant leverages a global delivery model that helps clients outsource their IT needs to offshore labor.
The chart shows the growth of an initial investment of $10,000 in Cognizant Technology Solutions, comparing it to the performance of the S&P 500 index. All prices have been adjusted for splits and dividends.
Returns By Period
Cognizant Technology Solutions (CTSH) has returned -24.64% so far this year and -6.66% over the past 12 months. Looking at the last ten years, CTSH has achieved an annualized return of -0.09%, underperforming the Benchmark (SPY), which averaged 12.23% per year.
CTSH
1M-3.44%
6M-7.70%
YTD-24.64%
1Y-6.66%
5Y-4.81%
10Y-0.09%
Benchmark (SPY)
1M-3.85%
6M-2.35%
YTD-4.36%
1Y34.06%
5Y9.80%
10Y12.23%
Monthly Returns
The table below presents the monthly returns of Cognizant Technology Solutions (CTSH) with color gradation from worst to best to easily spot seasonal factors.
Jan
Feb
Mar
Apr
May
Jun
Jul
Aug
Sep
Oct
Nov
Dec
2026
-1.12%
-21.38%
-2.87%
1.99%
2025
6.62%
1.67%
-8.75%
-3.67%
5.58%
-2.75%
-8.04%
1.11%
-6.09%
9.10%
6.63%
7.17%
2024
2.44%
2.16%
-7.11%
-9.69%
0.99%
2.80%
11.54%
-0.29%
-0.12%
-3.32%
8.20%
-4.10%
2023
15.80%
-5.64%
-2.64%
-1.74%
4.71%
4.45%
1.82%
8.88%
-5.92%
-4.52%
9.30%
7.55%
2022
-3.68%
0.88%
4.78%
-10.12%
-7.72%
-10.06%
0.79%
-6.77%
-8.55%
6.89%
-0.80%
-8.63%
2021
-4.94%
-6.47%
5.41%
1.86%
-11.35%
-3.79%
5.63%
3.74%
-2.99%
4.64%
-0.03%
12.31%
2020
-1.46%
-1.49%
-23.31%
29.86%
-6.84%
7.21%
19.86%
0.01%
4.77%
1.71%
9.32%
4.92%
2019
11.49%
1.47%
2.17%
-0.05%
-15.57%
2.62%
1.04%
-8.32%
-1.12%
0.89%
4.43%
-3.23%
2018
9.58%
5.28%
-2.12%
1.69%
-7.86%
4.24%
3.73%
-3.77%
2.72%
-10.87%
3.25%
-11.45%
2017
-7.17%
12.51%
-0.32%
1.14%
10.78%
-0.76%
3.57%
1.99%
2.39%
4.36%
-3.16%
-1.24%
2016
-6.34%
5.26%
-6.82%
0.58%
-0.24%
-17.39%
5.53%
5.94%
1.43%
Performance Indicators
The charts below present risk-adjusted performance metrics for Cognizant Technology Solutions (CTSH) and compare them to a Benchmark (SPY). These indicators evaluate an investment's returns against its associated risks.
Sharpe ratio
Sortino ratio
Omega ratio
Calmar ratio
Martin ratio
sharpe ratio
The Sharpe ratio helps investors understand how much return they're getting for the level of risk taken. A higher Sharpe ratio indicates better risk-adjusted performance, meaning more reward for each unit of risk.
These values reflect how efficiently the investment has delivered returns relative to its volatility over different time periods. All figures are annualized and based on daily total returns.
The chart below shows the rolling Sharpe ratio of CTSH compared to the benchmark. This view highlights how the investment's risk-adjusted performance has changed over time.
Volatility Chart
The current Cognizant Technology Solutions volatility is 1.58%, representing the standart deviation of percentage change in the investments's value, either up or down over the past month. The chart below shows the rolling one-month volatility.
Drawdowns Chart
The Drawdowns chart displays portfolio losses from any high point along the way. It shows the maximum percentage drop from a peak to a trough over a specified period, indicating the risk of significant losses. Although chart shows positive values, it represents the percentage drop from the peak, so a value of 10% means the portfolio has dropped 10% from its highest point.
Income Statement
The income statement provides a summary of a company's revenues, expenses, and profits over a specific period. It shows how much money the company earned (revenues) and how much it spent (expenses), leading to the net income or profit. This statement is crucial for understanding a company's financial performance and profitability.
2025
2024
2023
2022
2021
2020
2019
2018
2017
2016
2015
2014
2013
2012
2011
2009
Liabilities And Equity (USD)
20.69B
19.97B
18.48B
17.85B
17.85B
16.92B
16.20B
15.91B
15.22B
14.26B
13.07B
11.72B
8.21B
6.52B
5.51B
3.34B
Equity Attributable To Parent (USD)
15.02B
14.41B
13.23B
12.31B
11.99B
10.84B
11.02B
11.42B
10.67B
10.73B
9.28B
7.74B
6.14B
4.85B
3.95B
2.65B
Equity Attributable To Noncontrolling Interest (USD)
The US District Court for the Southern District of New York issued a pre-judgment decision ordering Syntel to pay $236.9 million to Cognizant and its subsidiary TriZetto. The award includes $69.9 million in compensatory damages, $140 million in reduced punitive damages (subject to acceptance), and $12.4 million in attorneys' fees, plus pre-judgment interest. Atos Group, which acquired Syntel in 2018, states the decision does not materially impact its financial condition and reserves the right to appeal.
GlobeNewswire Inc.•Atos Group
AI Insight
Cognizant and its subsidiary TriZetto won the litigation with a substantial $236.9 million award, including compensatory damages, punitive damages, and attorneys' fees. This represents a favorable court decision and financial recovery.
A US District Court in the Southern District of New York ruled on March 27, 2026, that Syntel must pay $236.9 million to Cognizant and its subsidiary TriZetto. The judgment includes $69.98 million in compensatory damages, $139.96 million in punitive damages (subject to TriZetto's acceptance), $12.4 million in attorney fees, plus 9% interest from January 2018. Atos Group, which acquired Syntel in 2018, states the decision has no significant adverse impact on its financial position and reserves the right to appeal.
GlobeNewswire Inc.•Atos Group
AI Insight
Cognizant and its subsidiary TriZetto won the litigation, securing a $236.9 million judgment in their favor, validating their legal claims in the dispute that began in 2015.
TriZetto Provider Solutions, a Cognizant Technology Solutions company, disclosed a cybersecurity incident affecting approximately 3.4 million people. Unauthorized access to client web portal records occurred from November 2024 onwards, compromising sensitive personal data including names, addresses, Social Security numbers, and health insurance information. Edelson Lechtzin LLP is investigating class action claims seeking legal remedies for affected individuals.
GlobeNewswire Inc.•Edelson Lechtzin Llp
AI Insight
As the parent company of TriZetto Provider Solutions, Cognizant faces reputational risk and potential financial liability from the subsidiary's data breach affecting millions of individuals.
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