Cognizant Technology Solutions Hits New 52-Week Low at $60.05

Cognizant Technology Solutions Corp. has reached a new 52-week low, trading at USD 60.05 as of February 25, 2026. This marks a significant decline for the mid-cap company, which operates in the Computers - Software & Consulting industry. Over the past year, Cognizant's stock has experienced a performance drop of 8.8%, contrasting sharply with the S&P 500's gain of 12.95%. The company's market capitalization stands at USD 31.1 billion, with a price-to-earnings (P/E) ratio of 13.00. Despite a robust dividend yield of 204.61%, Cognizant has faced challenges in long-term growth, with operating profit increasing at an annual rate of only 7.57% over the last five years. The return on equity (ROE) is reported at 14.85%, indicating a level of management efficiency, although the company has seen a decline in its return on capital employed (ROCE) to 15.16%. Cognizant's stock has also underperformed relative to its peers, generating a return of -27.78% over the past year. The stock's price-to-book ratio is 2.07, suggesting it is trading at a premium compared to historical valuations.