CTSH Stock 12 Month Analyst Forecast
Eps Overview
Growth Next 5yrs
8.15%
Last Quarter
$1.39
Past Year
$4.55
Growth Past 5yrs
12.13%
Next Quarter
$1.34
Estimate Next Year
$4.69
Consensus Rating
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Consensus Price Target
Highest Price Target
$103.00
34.04% Upside
Mean Price Target
$87.20
13.48% Upside
Lowest Price Target
$75.00
-2.39% Downside
Recent Analyst Ratings
Upgrades, Downgrades, New Coverage
Actual EPS vs Estimated EPS
CTSH Earnings Per Share (EPS) History
According to financial reports, CTSH (NYSE: CTSH) reported an actual EPS of $1.39 for the quarter ending on Oct 29, 2025, compared to an estimated $1.3, resulting in a 6.92% surprise. In the prior quarter (Jul 30, 2025), CTSH recorded an actual EPS of $1.31 with a 3.97% surprise. See CTSH's full earnings history.
Earnings History
EPS Surprise Factor Analysis
CTSH has experienced notable EPS surprises, with the latest quarter ending Oct 29, 2025 showing a 6.92% beat. Previously, the quarter ending Jul 30, 2025 recorded a 3.97% beat. An EPS surprise factor indicates how much actual earnings deviate from analyst forecasts.
| Report Date | Actual | Forecast | Surprise Factor |
|---|---|---|---|
| Oct 29, 2025 | 1.39 | 1.3 | +6.92% |
| Jul 30, 2025 | 1.31 | 1.26 | +3.97% |
| Apr 30, 2025 | 1.23 | 1.2 | +2.50% |
| Feb 05, 2025 | 1.21 | 1.12 | +8.04% |
| Oct 30, 2024 | 1.25 | 1.15 | +8.70% |
| Jul 31, 2024 | 1.17 | 1.12 | +4.46% |
Frequently Asked Questions
Is CTSH stock getting favorable reviews from Wall Street analysts?
Brokerage firms have given CTSH stock an average recommendation of
Buy. 25 analysts have given their ratings
to CTSH out of which
8 analysts have given strong buy call,
3 analysts have given buy call,
14 analysts rate it hold,
0 analysts advocate strong sell call, and
0 analysts has given sell rating. The average target price of
$87.20 gives the stock implied upside
of roughly 13.48% over the next year or so.
What have analysts suggested for CTSH highest price target?
Analysts suggest CTSH's stock price would rise to a high of $103.00.
What is the lowest price target analysts expect for CTSH over the next year?
Within the next 12 months, analysts predict the CTSH stock price could move to $75.00.
What is the average target price for CTSH?
CTSH stock has an average analyst estimate of $87.20.
At its current price, how far is CTSH from its average target price?
CTSH shares are currently trading 13.48% above this price target.
What were CTSH’s actual earnings per share for the recent quarter?
Its quarterly earnings per share (EPS) came in at $1.39 versus consensus estimates of $1.30, and above the comparable year-ago quarter’s EPS of $1.25.
What are the current estimates for quarterly and annual earnings per share?
CTSH's forecasts by analysts estimating quarterly EPS at $1.34 and $4.69 for the whole year.
What has CTSH's growth been in the past five years and what is expected in the next five years?
The analysts have projected 8.15% EPS growth for CTSH in the next five years, compared to growth rates of 12.13% in the past five years.