CTSH
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Cognizant Technology Solutions Corporation (CTSH) closed at $43.70 as of 2026-06-19, trading 35.2% below its 200-week moving average of $67.41. This places CTSH in the extreme value zone. The stock is currently moving closer to the line, down from -22.7% last week. The 14-week RSI sits at 34, indicating neutral momentum.
A big spike in selling this week — 3.6x the usual volume, and the price dropped. Sometimes this kind of heavy selling marks the end of a decline. The idea is that the last reluctant holders have finally sold, leaving fewer sellers left to push the price lower.
Over the past 1413 weeks of data, CTSH has crossed below its 200-week moving average 23 times. On average, these episodes lasted 11 weeks. Historically, investors who bought CTSH at the start of these episodes saw an average one-year return of +62.9%.
With a market cap of $20.7 billion, CTSH is a large-cap stock. The company generates a free cash flow yield of 9.2%, which is notably high. Return on equity stands at 14.9%. The stock trades at 1.4x book value.
The company has been aggressively buying back shares, reducing its share count by 5.9% over the past three years.
Over the past 27.2 years, a hypothetical investment of $100 in CTSH would have grown to $10356, compared to $923 for the S&P 500. That represents an annualized return of 18.6% vs 8.5% for the index — confirming CTSH as a market-beating investment and the kind of quality company where buying during 200-week moving average touches has historically been rewarded.
Free cash flow has been volatile over the past several years, making the quality of earnings harder to assess.
Business Health
Annual financials — how the underlying business has performed over the past several years.
Cash Flow Free cash flow & net income ($M)
Revenue Annual revenue ($M) — business growth proxy
Total Debt Balance sheet debt ($M)
ROIC Return on invested capital (%)
FCF Yield Free cash flow / market cap (%) — Yartseva signal
Gross Margin Pricing power & competitive moat (%)
Shares Outstanding Buybacks vs dilution (millions)
Growth of $100: CTSH vs S&P 500
Monthly data normalized to $100 at start. Vertical dashed lines mark 200-week MA touches.
What Happens After CTSH Crosses Below the Line?
Across 23 historical episodes, buying CTSH when it crossed below its 200-week moving average produced an average return of +58.4% after 12 months (median +19.0%), compared to +7.0% for the S&P 500 over the same periods. 65% of those episodes were profitable after one year. After 24 months, the average return was +96.9% vs +22.7% for the index.
Each line shows $100 invested at the moment CTSH crossed below its 200-week MA. Bold blue = stock average. Gray dashed = S&P 500 average over same periods.
Bean Score Experimental
The Bean Score measures how far a stock's free cash flow yield has deviated from its own quarterly baseline, normalized by the stock's historical behavior. Between earnings dates, FCF is constant — so the score is purely a function of stock price. The levels below show at what prices CTSH would reach each dislocation threshold.
Dislocation Price Levels
Prices where CTSH's Bean Score would hit each σ threshold. Valid until next earnings report: 2026-07-29.
| Level | σ | Price | Signal |
|---|---|---|---|
| Deep Value | +2σ | $45.63 | Unusually cheap — potential buy zone |
| Value | +1σ | $49.56 | Cheap vs. own history |
| Fair Value | +0σ | $54.25 | Historical mean behavior |
| Expensive | -1σ | $59.90 | Expensive vs. own history |
| Deep Expensive | -2σ | $66.88 | Unusually expensive — potential trim zone |
Quarterly FCF & Yield Trailing twelve-month free cash flow and yield at each quarter end
Signal Accuracy Collecting Data
The Bean Score system is accumulating weekly data to validate signal accuracy. After 13+ weeks of history, this section will display win rates and average returns for each σ threshold crossing — answering the question: "When this score says cheap or expensive, does the price subsequently move in the expected direction?"
Theoretical framework — not backtested or forward-tested. The Bean Score uses trailing twelve-month free cash flow yield as a dislocation identifier. It measures whether the market has pushed a stock's yield unusually far from its own baseline behavior. These levels are reference points for identifying potential swing trade opportunities, not buy/sell signals. FCF values update quarterly with earnings; between reports, all movement is price-driven.
Dislocation Scores Experimental
Each score measures deviation from CTSH's own historical baseline — the same idea as the Bean Score, applied to different fundamentals. Positive means cheaper or more dislocated than this stock's norm. Scores marked σ are normalized by the stock's own variability; pp values are simple deltas from its recent baseline.
Theoretical framework — not backtested. These scores describe how unusual today's readings are for this specific company. They are starting points for research, not buy or sell signals. Annual-statement scores (buyback, accruals, FCF vs history) rest on only ~4 yearly data points and are deltas, not sigmas.
Historical Touches
CTSH has crossed below its 200-week MA 23 times with an average 1-year return of +62.9% after recovery.
| Crossed Below | Recovered | Weeks | Max Depth | 1-Year Return | Return Since Touch |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| May 1999 | Jun 1999 | 1 | 0.7% | +397.6% | +10256.0% |
| Jul 1999 | Jul 1999 | 1 | 4.9% | +247.2% | +10663.2% |
| Aug 1999 | Sep 1999 | 4 | 4.9% | +264.7% | +10312.2% |
| Sep 2001 | Nov 2001 | 7 | 26.2% | +169.6% | +5308.4% |
| Jan 2008 | Jan 2008 | 3 | 7.9% | -25.9% | +268.1% |
| Mar 2008 | Mar 2008 | 2 | 5.9% | -23.1% | +265.9% |
| Apr 2008 | Apr 2008 | 1 | 9.5% | -11.0% | +276.1% |
| Jul 2008 | Aug 2009 | 56 | 50.0% | -6.2% | +254.3% |
| Apr 2013 | Apr 2013 | 1 | 0.6% | +57.3% | +61.0% |
| Jun 2013 | Jul 2013 | 3 | 2.2% | +50.6% | +58.4% |
| Sep 2016 | Oct 2016 | 5 | 7.1% | +52.7% | +4.6% |
| Jan 2017 | Feb 2017 | 1 | 0.6% | +45.2% | -5.0% |
| Dec 2018 | Jan 2019 | 4 | 7.5% | +6.5% | -18.4% |
| Apr 2019 | Feb 2020 | 40 | 9.9% | -3.4% | -17.4% |
| Feb 2020 | Jul 2020 | 22 | 33.3% | +22.2% | -20.8% |
| Jun 2022 | Aug 2022 | 7 | 4.2% | -0.4% | -29.5% |
| Aug 2022 | Jul 2023 | 50 | 22.8% | +2.1% | -31.7% |
| Oct 2023 | Nov 2023 | 5 | 6.2% | +17.3% | -30.3% |
| Apr 2024 | Jul 2024 | 13 | 7.5% | +2.9% | -34.3% |
| Mar 2025 | Apr 2025 | 3 | 1.8% | -7.4% | -34.8% |
| Aug 2025 | Aug 2025 | 2 | 1.2% | N/A | -35.9% |
| Sep 2025 | Oct 2025 | 7 | 5.8% | N/A | -35.8% |
| Feb 2026 | Ongoing | 19+ | 35.2% | Ongoing | -33.5% |
| Average | 11 | — | +62.9% | — |
Frequently Asked Questions
Is CTSH below its 200-week moving average?
Yes. As of 2026-06-19, Cognizant Technology Solutions Corporation (CTSH) is trading 35.2% below its 200-week moving average of $67.41. The current price is $43.70.
What is CTSH's 200-week moving average price?
Cognizant Technology Solutions Corporation's 200-week moving average is $67.41 as of 2026-06-19. This is the average weekly closing price over roughly the last 4 years, and it acts as a long-term trend line. When a stock drops below this level, it can signal that the price has fallen far enough from the long-term trend to attract value-oriented investors.
What happens when CTSH drops below its 200-week moving average?
CTSH has crossed below its 200-week moving average 23 times in our data. On average, buying at that moment produced a one-year return of +62.9%. These dips have historically been decent entry points. These episodes lasted 11 weeks on average.
Is CTSH a good value right now?
Here's what our data says about CTSH as of 2026-06-19: The stock is below its 200-week moving average, which is the starting point for our analysis. The 14-week RSI is 34. Free cash flow yield is 9.2%. Return on equity is 14.9%. Price-to-book is 1.4x. This is not a buy or sell recommendation — always do your own research.
How does CTSH compare to the S&P 500?
Over the past 27.2 years, $100 invested in CTSH would have grown to $10356, compared to $923 for the S&P 500. That's 18.6% annualized vs 8.5% for the index. CTSH has outperformed the broader market over this period.
Does CTSH pay a dividend?
Yes. Cognizant Technology Solutions Corporation currently pays a dividend yield of 259.00%.
Not financial advice. This is an educational tool. Past performance does not guarantee future results. Do your own research before making investment decisions.
Data as of week of 2026-06-19