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Cognizant Tech Solns

Cognizant is a global IT services provider, offering consulting and outsourcing services to some of the world's largest enterprises spanning the financial services, media and communications, healthcare, natural resources, and consumer products industries. Cognizant employs nearly 300,000 people globally, roughly 70% of whom are in India, although the company's headquarters are in Teaneck, New Jersey.

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Cognizant Technology Solutions Corp

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Bitcoin's (CRYPTO: <a class="ticker" href="https://www.benzinga.com/quote/btc/usd">BTC</a>) bullish turn since early September has reflected well on MicroStrategy Inc. (NASDAQ:<a class="ticker" href="https://www.benzinga.com/stock/MSTR#NASDAQ">MSTR</a>), with the proxy firm increasing its valuation by $50 billion in the last two months.
What happened: Widely considered a TradFi alternative to holding Bitcoin, shares of MicroStrategy <a href="https://www.benzinga.com/markets/equities/24/11/41892752/microstrategy-shares-hit-24-year-high-jumps-most-since-dot-com-bubble-as-bitcoin-trades-at-record-levels">hit a record closing high</a>, past $350, earlier this week. The surge marked the highest level for the shares since the dot-com bubble in March 2000.
The rally propelled the firm's market valuation to $72.26 billion, reflecting an increase of $50 billion since Sept. 6, or 225%. Just for context, the gain was higher than the total capitalization of Ford Motor Co. (NYSE:<a class="ticker" href="https://www.benzinga.com/stock/F#NYSE">F</a>) and Cognizant Technology Solutions Corp. (NASDAQ:<a class="ticker" href="https://www.benzinga.com/stock/CTSH#NASDAQ">CTSH</a>).
Year-to-date, MicroStrategy has leaped 374%, outperforming some of the hottest stocks on Wall Street, including the "Magnificent Seven."
The upswing coincided with the record-breaking play of Bitcoin, which was swiftly approaching the $100,000 milestone. Since Sept. 6, Bitcoin has surged more than 60% in value.&nbsp;
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Why It Matters: The Bitcoin portfolio of MicroStrategy—a company that has pioneered the leading cryptocurrency's corporate adoption—has ballooned past a whopping $25 billion, <a href="https://bitcointreasuries.net/">according </a>to data from bitcointreasuries.net.&nbsp;
At an average acquisition price of $11.92 billion, the firm racked up over $13 billion in unrealized profit on its Bitcoin purchases.&nbsp;
In its third-quarter results report, the company <a href="https://www.benzinga.com/markets/cryptocurrency/24/10/41646462/michael-saylor-says-bitcoin-remedy-to-fix-unhealthy-balance-sheets-as-microstrategy-unveil">announced plans</a> to raise as much as $42 billion in equity and debt funding over the next three years to accumulate more Bitcoin.
Price Action: At the time of writing, Bitcoin was exchanging hands at $89,917.11, up 3.06% in the last 24 hours, according to <a href="https://pro.benzinga.com/dashboard?_gl=1&#x2A;380nj0&#x2A;_ga&#x2A;MTEyOTAyOTcxMy4xNzEzMzY0NTYy&#x2A;_ga_V7ZK73W7N0&#x2A;MTcxNDk4MzIzMi42LjEuMTcxNDk4OTE0Ni4wLjAuMA..">data from Benzinga Pro</a>. Shares of MicroStrategy were up 2.87% in after-hours trading, after pulling back 7.91% during Wednesday's regular trading session.
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Mizuho analyst Dan Dolev maintains Cognizant Tech Solns (NASDAQ:<a class="ticker" href="https://www.benzinga.com/stock/CTSH#NASDAQ">CTSH</a>) with a Neutral and raises the price target from $83 to $84.

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Mizuho Maintains Neutral on Cognizant Tech Solns, Raises Price Target to $84

TD Cowen analyst Bryan Bergin maintains Cognizant Tech Solns (NASDAQ:<a class="ticker" href="https://www.benzinga.com/stock/CTSH#NASDAQ">CTSH</a>) with a Hold and raises the price target from $75 to $76.

TD Cowen Maintains Hold on Cognizant Tech Solns, Raises Price Target to $76

Cognizant Technology Solutions shares are trading higher after the company reported better-than-expected Q3 financial results and issued FY24 guidance above estimates.

Baird analyst David Koning maintains Cognizant Tech Solns (NASDAQ:<a class="ticker" href="https://www.benzinga.com/stock/CTSH#NASDAQ">CTSH</a>) with a Neutral and raises the price target from $78 to $80.

Baird Maintains Neutral on Cognizant Tech Solns, Raises Price Target to $80

Needham analyst Mayank Tandon reiterates Cognizant Tech Solns (NASDAQ:<a class="ticker" href="https://www.benzinga.com/stock/CTSH#NASDAQ">CTSH</a>) with a Hold.

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Needham Reiterates Hold on Cognizant Tech Solns

Fourth Quarter and Full-Year 2024 Guidance2
(all growth rates year-over-year)
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<li>Fourth quarter revenue is expected to be $5.0 - $5.1 billion, growth of 5.1% to 7.1%, or an increase of 4.8% to 6.8% in constant currency.</li>
<li>Full-year 2024 revenue is expected to be $19.7 - $19.8 billion, growth of 1.6% to 2.1% or an increase of 1.4% to 1.9% in constant currency basis. This assumes approximately 200 basis points of inorganic contribution.</li>
<li>Full-year 2024 Adjusted Operating Margin3 is expected to be approximately 15.1%, flat year-over-year.</li>
<li>Full-year 2024 Adjusted Diluted EPS3 is expected to be in the range of $4.63 to $4.67.</li>
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<td colspan="10" rowspan="1">3 A full reconciliation of Adjusted Operating Margin and Adjusted Diluted EPS guidance to the corresponding GAAP measures on a forward-looking basis cannot be provided without unreasonable efforts. See "About Non-GAAP Financial Measures and Performance Metrics" for more information and a partial reconciliation at the end of this release.</td>
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Cognizant Technology Solutions Sees Q4 Revenue $5B-$5.1B Vs $5.09B Est. Est.; FY24 Adj EPS $4.63-$4.67 Vs $4.62 Est.; Revenue $19.7B-$19.8B Vs $19.65B Est.

Cognizant Tech Solns (NASDAQ:<a class="ticker" href="https://www.benzinga.com/stock/CTSH#NASDAQ">CTSH</a>) reported quarterly earnings of $1.25 per share which beat the analyst consensus estimate of $1.15 by 8.7 percent. This is a 7.76 percent increase over earnings of $1.16 per share from the same period last year. The company reported quarterly sales of $5.04 billion which beat the analyst consensus estimate of $4.99 billion by 1.10 percent. This is a 3.00 percent increase over sales of $4.90 billion the same period last year.

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Cognizant Tech Solns Q3 Adj $1.25 Beats $1.15 Estimate, Sales $5.04B Beat $4.99B Estimate

Cognizant and AWS to bring generative AI-powered offerings to market to transform manufacturing operations at scale, for enterprises in industrial, automotive, life sciences and consumer goods industries
TEANECK, N.J., Oct. 29, 2024 /PRNewswire/ --&nbsp;Cognizant (NASDAQ:<a class="ticker" href="https://www.benzinga.com/stock/CTSH#NASDAQ">CTSH</a>) announced today that it has signed a strategic collaboration agreement (SCA) with Amazon Web Services (AWS), with plans to deliver advanced technology solutions and cloud computing services, focused on enhancing smart manufacturing capabilities for global enterprises across industries.
This latest expansion of Cognizant's collaboration with AWS is designed to meet the growing market demand for Internet of Things (IoT), data, artificial intelligence (AI) and cloud adoption in Industry 4.0 applications, such as digital twins, simulations, manufacturing execution systems, edge computing, and operational technology (OT) cybersecurity solutions, which Cognizant plans to demonstrate in its manufacturing innovation centers in the United States (U.S.) and India.

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Collaboration leverages NVIDIA AI and Cognizant&#39;s data analytics accelerators with the goal to optimize enterprise cloud costs, enhance performance and help clients modernize their infrastructure to be AI-ready.

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During the last three months, 10 analysts shared their evaluations of Cognizant Tech Solns (NASDAQ:<a class="ticker" href="https://www.benzinga.com/stock/CTSH#NASDAQ">CTSH</a>), revealing diverse outlooks from bullish to bearish.
The following table provides a quick overview of their recent ratings, highlighting the changing sentiments over the past 30 days and comparing them to the preceding months.
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<th style="text-align: right;">Bullish</th>
<th style="text-align: right;">Somewhat Bullish</th>
<th style="text-align: right;">Indifferent</th>
<th style="text-align: right;">Somewhat Bearish</th>
<th style="text-align: right;">Bearish</th>
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<td>Total Ratings</td>
<td style="text-align: right;">1</td>
<td style="text-align: right;">0</td>
<td style="text-align: right;">9</td>
<td style="text-align: right;">0</td>
<td style="text-align: right;">0</td>
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<td>Last 30D</td>
<td style="text-align: right;">0</td>
<td style="text-align: right;">0</td>
<td style="text-align: right;">1</td>
<td style="text-align: right;">0</td>
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<td style="text-align: right;">0</td>
<td style="text-align: right;">0</td>
<td style="text-align: right;">0</td>
<td style="text-align: right;">0</td>
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<td style="text-align: right;">1</td>
<td style="text-align: right;">0</td>
<td style="text-align: right;">4</td>
<td style="text-align: right;">0</td>
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<td>3M Ago</td>
<td style="text-align: right;">0</td>
<td style="text-align: right;">0</td>
<td style="text-align: right;">4</td>
<td style="text-align: right;">0</td>
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Analysts provide deeper insights through their assessments of 12-month price targets, revealing an average target of $81.2, a high estimate of $90.00, and a low estimate of $75.00. This current average has increased by 6.38% from the previous average price target of $76.33. 
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<h2>Analyzing Analyst Ratings: A Detailed Breakdown</h2>
An in-depth analysis of recent analyst actions unveils how financial experts perceive Cognizant Tech Solns. The following summary outlines key analysts, their recent evaluations, and adjustments to ratings and price targets.
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<td>Bryan Keane</td>
<td>Deutsche Bank</td>
<td>Raises</td>
<td>Hold</td>
<td>$80.00</td>
<td>$70.00</td>
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<td>James Schneider</td>
<td>Goldman Sachs</td>
<td>Maintains</td>
<td>Neutral</td>
<td>$76.00</td>
<td>$76.00</td>
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<td>Tien-Tsin Huang</td>
<td>JP Morgan</td>
<td>Raises</td>
<td>Neutral</td>
<td>$89.00</td>
<td>$82.00</td>
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<td>James Schneider</td>
<td>Goldman Sachs</td>
<td>Raises</td>
<td>Neutral</td>
<td>$76.00</td>
<td>$75.00</td>
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<td>Daniel Perlin</td>
<td>RBC Capital</td>
<td>Raises</td>
<td>Sector Perform</td>
<td>$82.00</td>
<td>$81.00</td>
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<td>Surinder Thind</td>
<td>Jefferies</td>
<td>Announces</td>
<td>Buy</td>
<td>$90.00</td>
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<td>Jason Kupferberg</td>
<td>B of A Securities</td>
<td>Raises</td>
<td>Neutral</td>
<td>$75.00</td>
<td>$73.00</td>
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<td>Keith Bachman</td>
<td>BMO Capital</td>
<td>Raises</td>
<td>Market Perform</td>
<td>$85.00</td>
<td>$78.00</td>
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<td>Daniel Perlin</td>
<td>RBC Capital</td>
<td>Raises</td>
<td>Sector Perform</td>
<td>$81.00</td>
<td>$77.00</td>
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<td>David Koning</td>
<td>Baird</td>
<td>Raises</td>
<td>Neutral</td>
<td>$78.00</td>
<td>$75.00</td>
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<h3>Key Insights:</h3>
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<li>Action Taken: In response to dynamic market conditions and company performance, analysts update their recommendations. Whether they 'Maintain', 'Raise', or 'Lower' their stance, it signifies their reaction to recent developments related to Cognizant Tech Solns. This insight gives a snapshot of analysts' perspectives on the current state of the company.</li>
<li>Rating: Offering insights into predictions, analysts assign qualitative values, from 'Outperform' to 'Underperform'. These ratings convey expectations for the relative performance of Cognizant Tech Solns compared to the broader market.</li>
<li>Price Targets: Analysts gauge the dynamics of price targets, providing estimates for the future value of Cognizant Tech Solns's stock. This comparison reveals trends in analysts' expectations over time.</li>
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For valuable insights into Cognizant Tech Solns's market performance, consider these analyst evaluations alongside crucial financial indicators. Stay well-informed and make prudent decisions using our Ratings Table.
<a href="https://www.benzinga.com/quote/CTSH/analyst-ratings?utm_source=Benzinga Insights">Stay up to date on Cognizant Tech Solns analyst ratings.</a>
<h2>About Cognizant Tech Solns</h2>
Cognizant is a global IT services provider, offering consulting and outsourcing services to some of the world's largest enterprises spanning the financial services, media and communications, healthcare, natural resources, and consumer products industries. Cognizant employs nearly 300,000 people globally, roughly 70% of whom are in India, although the company's headquarters are in Teaneck, New Jersey.
<h3>A Deep Dive into Cognizant Tech Solns's Financials</h3>
Market Capitalization Analysis: Below industry benchmarks, the company's market capitalization reflects a smaller scale relative to peers. This could be attributed to factors such as growth expectations or operational capacity.
Negative Revenue Trend: Examining Cognizant Tech Solns's financials over 3 months reveals challenges. As of 30 June, 2024, the company experienced a decline of approximately -0.74% in revenue growth, reflecting a decrease in top-line earnings. In comparison to its industry peers, the company stands out with a growth rate higher than the average among peers in the Information Technology sector.
Net Margin: The company's net margin is a standout performer, exceeding industry averages. With an impressive net margin of 11.67%, the company showcases strong profitability and effective cost control.
Return on Equity (ROE): Cognizant Tech Solns's ROE stands out, surpassing industry averages. With an impressive ROE of 4.13%, the company demonstrates effective use of equity capital and strong financial performance.
Return on Assets (ROA): Cognizant Tech Solns's ROA surpasses industry standards, highlighting the company's exceptional financial performance. With an impressive 3.06% ROA, the company effectively utilizes its assets for optimal returns.
Debt Management: Cognizant Tech Solns's debt-to-equity ratio is below industry norms, indicating a sound financial structure with a ratio of 0.09.
<h2>Analyst Ratings: What Are They?</h2>
Benzinga tracks 150 analyst firms and reports on their stock expectations. Analysts typically arrive at their conclusions by predicting how much money a company will make in the future, usually the upcoming five years, and how risky or predictable that company's revenue streams are.
Analysts attend company conference calls and meetings, research company financial statements, and communicate with insiders to publish their ratings on stocks. Analysts typically rate each stock once per quarter or whenever the company has a major update.
Some analysts publish their predictions for metrics such as growth estimates, earnings, and revenue to provide additional guidance with their ratings. When using analyst ratings, it is important to keep in mind that stock and sector analysts are also human and are only offering their opinions to investors.
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Cracking The Code: Understanding Analyst Reviews For Cognizant Tech Solns

Deutsche Bank analyst Bryan Keane maintains Cognizant Tech Solns (NASDAQ:<a class="ticker" href="https://www.benzinga.com/stock/CTSH#NASDAQ">CTSH</a>) with a Hold and raises the price target from $70 to $80.

Deutsche Bank Maintains Hold on Cognizant Tech Solns, Raises Price Target to $80

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Comprehensive, AI-powered security platforms to fortify cybersecurity readiness for organizations in the financial services, healthcare and life sciences industries
TEANECK, N.J., Oct. 10, 2024 /PRNewswire/ -- Cognizant (NASDAQ:<a class="ticker" href="https://www.benzinga.com/stock/CTSH#NASDAQ">CTSH</a>) and Palo Alto Networks are partnering to deliver AI-driven cybersecurity capabilities and services for enterprises across industries. The partnership combines Cognizant's longstanding track record of providing cybersecurity services with Palo Alto Networks industry-leading, AI-powered platforms to drive better security outcomes.
The agreement enables Cognizant to deepen its expertise and broaden its services across Palo Alto Networks Precision AI-powered Network Security Platform, Code-to-Cloud Platform and Security Operations Platform. Together, Cognizant and Palo Alto Networks aim to help clients consolidate security products across functions with the goal of reducing complexity, and improve overall levels of security through platformization.
In addition, Cognizant aims to further its comprehensive security solutions portfolio, bringing to market tailored, AI-led solutions that will allow clients to leverage centralized high-quality data to yield higher levels of attack protection and faster issue resolution. Additionally, Cognizant will&nbsp;continue&nbsp;to leverage Palo Alto Networks technology as part of its internal security infrastructure, strengthening the capabilities of Cognizant's&nbsp;global cyber defense program.&nbsp;

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Cognizant Partners With Palo Alto Networks To Deliver AI-Led Cybersecurity Services To Fortify Cybersecurity Readiness For Organizations In The Financial Services, Healthcare And Life Sciences Industries

Looking into the current session, Cognizant Tech Solns Inc. (NASDAQ:<a class="ticker" href="https://www.benzinga.com/stock/CTSH#NASDAQ">CTSH</a>) shares are trading at $76.89, after a 0.40% drop. Over the past month, the stock fell by 1.13%, but over the past year, it actually increased by 13.47%. With questionable short-term performance like this, and great long-term performance, long-term shareholders might want to start looking into the company's price-to-earnings ratio. 

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<h3>Evaluating Cognizant Tech Solns P/E in Comparison to Its Peers</h3>
The P/E ratio is used by long-term shareholders to assess the company's market performance against aggregate market data, historical earnings, and the industry at large. A lower P/E could indicate that shareholders do not expect the stock to perform better in the future or it could mean that the company is undervalued. 
Cognizant Tech Solns has a lower P/E than the aggregate P/E of 57.79 of the IT Services industry. Ideally, one might believe that the stock might perform worse than its peers, but it's also probable that the stock is undervalued. 

<img src="https://www.benzinga.com/files/images/story/2024/1727468204_1.png" alt="Guage" />

In conclusion, the price-to-earnings ratio is a useful metric for analyzing a company's market performance, but it has its limitations. While a lower P/E can indicate that a company is undervalued, it can also suggest that shareholders do not expect future growth. Additionally, the P/E ratio should not be used in isolation, as other factors such as industry trends and business cycles can also impact a company's stock price. Therefore, investors should use the P/E ratio in conjunction with other financial metrics and qualitative analysis to make informed investment decisions.

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P/E Ratio Insights for Cognizant Tech Solns

mecwacare, Cognizant Embark On Multi-year Relationship To Launch Digital Transformation Program

The England and Wales Cricket Board (ECB) and Cognizant (NASDAQ:<a class="ticker" href="https://www.benzinga.com/stock/CTSH#NASDAQ">CTSH</a>) have announced a partnership which is set to offer recreational cricket fans, players and volunteers an improved digital experience as part of the national cricket governing body&#39;s ongoing digital transformation. New Cognizant Logo (PRNewsfoto/Cognizant) As the Official Digital Technology Transformation Partner and Official IT Consulting Partner, Cognizant will be the key strategic partner for the ECB&#39;s recreational game systems programme &ndash; aiming to develop integrated and user-friendly digital products that simplify numerous administrative tasks involved in running recreational cricket, and providing a streamlined and inclusive digital experience that facilitates a more meaningful engagement for all participants with the game. The first phase is due to become operational in 2025. Cognizant will also support the ECB with wider digital and technology initiatives to continue cricket&#39;s growth in England and Wales. A key part of this will be an annual innovation fund, which the ECB will utilize to test early-stage innovations that could grow the game across aspects such as commercial, fan engagement and infrastructure.

Cognizant Teams Up with England and Wales Cricket Board to Drive Digital Innovation in Cricket, Launching New Tech in 2025

<a href="https://c212.net/c/link/?t=0&amp;l=en&amp;o=4252264-1&amp;h=2834886216&amp;u=https%3A%2F%2Fwww.cognizant.com%2Fin%2Fen&amp;a=Cognizant">Cognizant</a> (NASDAQ:<a class="ticker" href="https://www.benzinga.com/stock/CTSH#NASDAQ">CTSH</a>)&nbsp;today announced its deal with <a href="https://c212.net/c/link/?t=0&amp;l=en&amp;o=4252264-1&amp;h=2604778079&amp;u=https%3A%2F%2Fkombit.dk%2Fom-os&amp;a=KOMBIT">KOMBIT</a>, a municipally owned IT company responsible for strategically operating critical IT solutions for 98 Danish municipalities. As Denmark increasingly prioritizes modern and efficient IT solutions, the collaboration between Cognizant and KOMBIT promises to set a new benchmark in software testing and quality assurance. &nbsp;
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KOMBIT is vital in providing, administrating, and progressing modern and resilient IT solutions and infrastructure for Denmark's citizens and businesses. With a portfolio encompassing nationwide IT solutions, this agreement aims to centralize the quality assurance and testing of all 26 public service applications under KOMBIT's jurisdiction.
In a joint effort with KOMBIT, Cognizant will initially focus on enhancing all applications' quality standards and operational efficiency. Then, it will implement Testing-as-a-service, which uses advanced automation techniques. Subsequently, it will integrate AI to strengthen capabilities further and streamline processes. This strategic enhancement aims to improve application functionality and expedite time to market while significantly uplifting security infrastructure and user experience.&nbsp;
This partnership introduces a new standard for testing and quality assurance in Denmark. By separating development tasks from testing tasks, the collaboration allows development suppliers to focus on creating, coding, and innovating, while the Cognizant-KOMBIT test team ensures quality, standardization, and optimization. This strategic division aims to address KOMBIT'S challenges of quality and transparency and the desire to shift the budget from testing to development.&nbsp;
Cognizant's involvement from the pre-maturity phase through the lifecycle of the entire solution ensures that quality and test specialists are integral to the process. This proactive engagement extends to preparing future tenders and requests for changes to existing solutions, positioning Cognizant as a critical player in the ongoing development of KOMBIT'S IT infrastructure.&nbsp;
To provide KOMBIT with the best possible experience and team, Cognizant has partnered with TestHuset, an expert in the quality assurance and testing of digital solutions in the Nordic region. TestHuset joins forces with Cognizant, supporting with Danish on-premises experts who complement Cognizant's global team and provide KOMBIT with unparalleled support and expertise.

Cognizant Partners with KOMBIT to Boost IT Solutions Across Denmark's Municipalities

Jobs numbers have been lackluster and constantly revised downward. Unemployment is holding steady at around 4.2% but up since March. Sept. 18 is Fed day, and the market is already pricing in a 25-basis points rate cut, maybe even 50 points. That means the most important thing about that decision next week will be what Fed Chairman Jerome Powell ultimately says about it afterwards.
&ldquo;I think strong overall economic indicators, falling inflation, and a shift from defensive assets into equities have driven stocks higher so you have to wonder what additional benefits could a rate cut provide now,&rdquo; said Naeem Aslam, an external consultant for AvaTrade in London.
&ldquo;The most immediate impact would be on highly leveraged companies that would benefit from reduced interest expenses and improved refinancing conditions, but growth stocks, particularly in sectors like tech, could easily see continued momentum in their favor,&rdquo; he said.
The Nasdaq is up around <a href="https://www.nasdaq.com/market-activity/index/ndx">20.6% over the last 12 months</a> ending Sept. 10. Investors in the Invesco Nasdaq ETF (NASDAQ: <a class="ticker" href="https://www.benzinga.com/stock/qqq#NASDAQ">QQQ</a>) have beaten the index, up 23% in 12 months.
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The Nasdaq 100 Index is likely to move towards the 20,000 price level if markets like what Powell has to say next week. However, if his talk suggests a recession is possible in the months ahead, Nasdaq could fall to 16,900.
For now, &ldquo;It&rsquo;s hard to be bearish,&rdquo; said Vladimir Signorelli, president of Bretton Woods Research, a macro investment research firm in Long Valley, NJ.&nbsp;
The Fed&rsquo;s campaign of contraction that began in early 2022 is beginning to bear fruit. Non-farm payrolls are consistently being <a href="https://www.cnn.com/2024/08/21/economy/bls-jobs-revisions/index.html">revised lower</a>.
&ldquo;We have had 340 thousand jobs revised downward this year alone. That&rsquo;s huge. How do you miss that? Job market weakness is accelerating and so on Sept 18 we will see a rate cut, and maybe even a 50 basis points rate cut,&rdquo; Signorelli said. &ldquo;My hunch is that if Powell wants 50 basis points, he can persuade Christopher Waller (Federal Reserve Board of Governors) to go up from 25.&rdquo;
Waller has already said he was willing to &ldquo;front-load rate cuts&rdquo; if needed in case of economic contraction.&nbsp;
The Fed is being blown out of the water by these lagging indicators, or coming in at the lower quartile of their estimates. They&rsquo;ve been outside the median in their calls because the slowdown has accelerated.
The latest Bureau of Labor Statistics <a href="https://www.bls.gov/news.release/empsit.nr0.htm">data</a> showed 25,000 manufacturing jobs were lost in August alone with &ldquo;little net change over the year.&rdquo;
The Federal funds rate is 5%, with an upper limit of 5.5%.&nbsp;
One part of the market that is focused on guessing interest rate moves has already made their play. They are long equities and have been since mid-summer. But there is more to next week&rsquo;s rate cut than the cut itself.
&ldquo;We are going to be evaluating how Powell characterizes this reduction in rates, the first one since 2020,&rdquo; Signorelli said.
Interest rate cuts will have multiplier effects. Powell&rsquo;s suggestion easing was enough to trim around 140 basis points from the 30-year Treasury bond this year. A single rate cut of around 25 bips could easily take the 10-year from 3.7% yield today to around 3.3% later next week, said Signorelli. Where will that money go? Probably equities. But that will depend on whether the market is worried about a recession.
&ldquo;Heading into the end of the year, U.S. stocks will probably continue to beat European stocks thanks to stronger economic fundamentals and stronger consumer base,&rdquo; said Aslam. &ldquo;If the Federal Reserve is nearing the end of its rate-hiking cycle, I&rsquo;d buy growth sectors like tech because they may continue to see portfolio money coming in,&rdquo; he said.
Valuations are still relatively high, however. Investors are paying more for those equities that they are for stocks on the S&amp;P 500. QQQ is trading at 31x, compared to the SPDR S&amp;P 500 (ARCA:SPY) trading at 21x. Amazon (NASDAQ: <a class="ticker" href="https://www.benzinga.com/stock/amzn#NASDAQ">AMZN</a>)&nbsp;has a price to earnings ratio of 41x. Delta Airlines (NYSE: <a class="ticker" href="https://www.benzinga.com/stock/dal#NYSE">DAL</a>) is around 7x PE, despite the increase in airline travel, according to a July JP Morgan <a href="https://www.jpmorgan.com/insights/global-research/travel/airline-outlook">report</a>.
Higher valuations could limit upside potential for those stocks even with lower interest rates, said Aslam. See Intel (NASDAQ: <a class="ticker" href="https://www.benzinga.com/stock/intc#NASDAQ">INTC</a>) for instance, with a PE of over 79 times earnings. &ldquo;Stay away from those, especially if earnings growth slows or macroeconomic data suggests a recession is coming.&rdquo;
<h3>Five Nasdaq Stocks With A&nbsp;PE Under 20</h3>
Believe it or not, some of these stocks on the Nasdaq are priced below the average index PE. If Intel and Broadcom (NASDAQ: <a class="ticker" href="https://www.benzinga.com/stock/avgo#NASDAQ">AVGO</a>) look expensive, here are five companies with current P/E ratios under 20.
Applied Materials (NASDAQ: <a class="ticker" href="https://www.benzinga.com/stock/amat#NASDAQ">AMAT</a>): 19.96x
Cisco Systems (NASDAQ: <a class="ticker" href="https://www.benzinga.com/stock/csco#NASDAQ">CSCO</a>): 19.17x
Cognizant (NASDAQ: <a class="ticker" href="https://www.benzinga.com/stock/ctsh#NASDAQ">CTSH</a>): 17.34x
First Solar (NASDAQ: <a class="ticker" href="https://www.benzinga.com/stock/fslr#NASDAQ">FSLR</a>): 18.26x
Sirius XM Holdings (NASDAQ: <a class="ticker" href="https://www.benzinga.com/stock/siri#NASDAQ">SIRI</a>): 8.41x
&ldquo;Buying 100x PE stocks in the Nasdaq is a high-risk, high-reward strategy,&rdquo; said Aslam. &ldquo;Lower rates could push valuations even higher quickly, but magnifies the risk if growth expectations aren&#39;t met.&rdquo;
The current environment suggests caution for buying the high value names.
&ldquo;Investors that are comfortable with volatility and are willing to bet on sustained low interest rates and strong growth may see some upside, but the downside risk of overpaying is significant if market conditions change or if these high priced companies fail to deliver,&rdquo; Aslam said.
This article is from an unpaid external contributor. It does not represent Benzinga's reporting and has not been edited for content or accuracy.

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The cloud computing industry has been experiencing incredible growth owing to its flexible, secure, and cost-effective nature. Thus, investing in fundamentally stable cloud computing stocks, International Business Machines (IBM), Workday (WDAY), and Docebo (DCBO) could be one's ticket to long-term growth. Read on… Cloud computing has significantly reshaped the technological landscape in recent years. <a href="https://edgedelta.com/company/blog/how-many-companies-use-cloud-computing-in-2024#:~:text=Over%2090%25%20of%20companies%20worldwide%20already,use%20cloud%20services%E2%80%94including%20AWS%2C%20Google%2C%20and%20Microsoft.">More than 90% of organizations</a> now rely on cloud services to enhance efficiency and drive innovation. This widespread adoption of cloud technology is fueling a digital revolution, impacting businesses and industries worldwide.
In this dynamic environment, investors have the opportunity to benefit from stocks of three promising cloud computing companies: International Business Machines Corporation (<a href="https://stocknews.com/stock/IBM/">IBM</a>), Workday, Inc. (<a href="https://stocknews.com/stock/WDAY/">WDAY</a>), and Docebo Inc. (<a href="https://stocknews.com/stock/DCBO/">DCBO</a>). These companies are strategically positioned for long-term growth.
The core appeal of cloud computing lies in its flexibility, efficiency, cost-effectiveness, and security. These attributes are why businesses increasingly incorporate cloud services into their operations.
The shift toward remote work has further accelerated the demand for cloud solutions. This is highlighted by a Pew Research Center study as per which <a href="https://www.usatoday.com/money/blueprint/business/hr-payroll/remote-work-statistics/">around 22 million employed adults</a> in the United States, or 14% of the workforce, now work from home full-time, driving the surge in cloud service usage.
The industry's growth prospects remain robust, with global spending on cloud services projected to <a href="https://www.idc.com/getdoc.jsp?containerId=prUS52460024">reach $805 billion in 2024</a>. This figure is expected to double by 2028, underscoring the market's potential.
Additionally, Fortune Business Highlights forecasts the cloud computing market to hit $2.29 trillion by 2032, growing at <a href="https://www.fortunebusinessinsights.com/cloud-computing-market-102697">a CAGR of 16.5%</a>. These projections cement the cloud sector's bright future.
So, let us dive deep into the fundamentals of three cloud computing stocks, starting with #3.
Stock #3: International Business Machines Corporation (<a href="https://stocknews.com/stock/IBM/">IBM</a>)
IBM addresses the hybrid cloud and artificial intelligence (AI) opportunities with a platform-centric approach. It combines technology and business expertise to deliver client value. Its segments include Software; Consulting; Infrastructure; and Financing, focusing on providing comprehensive solutions for businesses across various industries.
On November 6, IBM and Cognizant Technology Solutions Corporation (<a href="https://stocknews.com/stock/CTSH/">CTSH</a>) launched a new <a href="https://newsroom.ibm.com/2024-11-06-cognizant-launches-global-finops-center-of-excellence,-new-solutions-built-with-ibm-technology-to-tackle-enterprise-modernization-challenges">FinOps Center of Excellence (CoE)</a> built on IBM's FinOps software and CTSH's cloud and developer platforms. The partnership is expected to expand IBM's reach in the rapidly evolving financial and cloud sectors, enhancing its reputation as a leader in addressing critical business challenges.
On October 22, IBM unveiled <a href="https://newsroom.ibm.com/2024-10-22-ibm-advances-secure-ai-quantum-safe-technology-with-ibm-guardium-data-security-center">the IBM Guardium Data Security Center</a> to address the emerging risks associated with hybrid cloud, AI, and quantum technologies. The center helps organizations protect data across its lifecycle with unified controls.
The launch could strengthen IBM's position in the data security market, supporting its growth by offering solutions to safeguard businesses against evolving security threats.
For the fiscal 2024 third quarter that ended on September 30, IBM's total revenue increased 1.5% year-over-year to $14.97 billion. Its <a href="https://www.investopedia.com/terms/g/grossprofit.asp">gross profit</a> rose 4.9% from the year-ago value to $8.42 billion.
Additionally, the company's non-GAAP income from continuing operations increased 6.1% year-over-year to $2.16 billion, whereas its non-GAAP EPS from continuing operations grew 4.5% from the prior year's quarter to $2.30.
Analysts expect IBM's revenue and EPS for the fiscal year ending December 2024 to increase 1.6% and 6.2% year-over-year to $62.83 billion and $10.21, respectively. Moreover, the company topped the consensus EPS estimates in all four trailing quarters.
Shares of IBM have surged 25.8% over the past six months and 44.4% over the past year to close the last trading session at $213.72.
IBM's <a href="https://stocknews.com/powr-ratings/">POWR Ratings</a> mirror its fundamentals. IBM has a B grade for Quality. The POWR Ratings assess stocks by 118 different factors, each with its own weighting.
In the 78-stock <a href="https://stocknews.com/category/technology-services/">Technology – Services</a> industry, it is ranked #32. Beyond what is stated above, we've also rated IBM for Growth, Value, Momentum, Stability, and Sentiment. Get all IBM ratings <a href="https://stocknews.com/stock/IBM/">here</a>.
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WDAY offers enterprise cloud applications for finance and human resources. It provides software-as-a-service solutions to approximately 10,000 organizations. This includes empowering their workforce, managing finances and spending, and adapting to changes while planning for future uncertainties in a dynamic business environment.
On November 4, WDAY and Compa, a leading provider of software-delivered market data, partnered to integrate Compa's <a href="https://investor.workday.com/2024-11-04-Workday-and-Compa-Partner-to-Revolutionize-Compensation-with-Real-Time-Data">real-time market intelligence</a> into WDAY. The collaboration helps companies make more informed pay decisions, enabling them to attract and retain top talent. This could enable WDAY to enhance its value in workforce management.
For the fiscal 2025 second quarter ended July 31, 2024, WDAY's total revenues increased 16.7% year-over-year to $2.09 billion. Its non-GAAP operating income rose 23% from the year-ago value to $518 million.
Additionally, the company's net income and non-GAAP net income per share grew 67.1% and 22.4% from the prior year's quarter to $132 million and $1.75, respectively.
Street expects WDAY's revenue and EPS for the fiscal 2025 third quarter (ended October 2024) to increase 14.2% and 14.9% year-over-year to $2.13 billion and $1.76, respectively. Furthermore, the company surpassed the consensus revenue and EPS estimates in each of the four trailing quarters, which is impressive.
WDAY's shares have gained 2.8% over the past six months and 15.3% over the past year, closing the last trading session at $256.54.
WDAY's solid fundamentals are projected in its POWR Ratings. The stock has an overall rating of B, which translates to a Buy in our proprietary rating system.
WDAY has an A grade for Growth and a B for Sentiment and Quality. It is ranked #25 out of 129 stocks in the <a href="https://stocknews.com/category/software-application/">Software – Application</a> industry.
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Stock #1: Docebo Inc. (<a href="https://stocknews.com/stock/DCBO/">DCBO</a>)
Based in Toronto, Canada, DCBO delivers learning platforms driven by AI and innovation. The company focuses on transforming how enterprises use technology to create and manage content, deliver training, and measure the impact of their learning programs. Its solutions are designed to enhance organizational learning and development strategies.
On October 2, DCBO partnered with TEDAI for the TEDAI Vienna event, serving as <a href="https://docebo.inc/news/news-details/2024/Docebo-Partners-with-TEDAI-Vienna-as-The-Business-Learning-Partner-for-Europes-Inaugural-AI-Conference/default.aspx">the business learning partner</a>. DCBO played a key role in showcasing how enterprises can harness AI to transform workplace learning and development. The collaboration highlights the company's commitment to reshaping the future of work through AI.
For the fiscal 2024 third quarter that ended on September 30, DCBO's revenue increased 19.2% year-over-year to $55.43 million. Its operating income grew 51.7% from the year-ago value to $4.72 million. Plus, the company's adjusted net income and adjusted EPS rose 66.7% and 80% from the prior year's quarter to $8.26 million and $0.27, respectively.
The consensus revenue and EPS estimates of $56.23 million and $0.28 for the fiscal fourth quarter ending December 2024 reflect a year-over-year rise of 14.1% and 12%, respectively. Also, the company surpassed the consensus revenue and EPS estimates in all four trailing quarters.
DCBO's shares have gained 11.9% over the past six months and 19.3% over the past year, closing the last trading session at $51.45.
DCBO's robust prospects are projected in its POWR Ratings. The stock has an overall rating of B, which translates to a Buy in our proprietary rating system.
DCBO has an A grade for Quality and a B for Sentiment and Growth. It is ranked #14 within the Software – Application industry.
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