Cognizant Technology Solutions (MEX:CTSH) Forward Dividend Yield %: 3.16% (As of Jun. 24, 2026)


MEX:CTSH Cognizant Technology Solutions Corp MEX:CTSH
66 GF Score
Price MXN722.03
GF Value MXN1,477.03
Valuation Significantly Undervalued
! 1 Warning Sign
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What is Cognizant Technology Solutions Forward Dividend Yield %?

Cognizant Technology Solutions MEX:CTSH -5.10% 66 Forward Dividend Yield % is 3.16% as of Jun. 24, 2026. GuruFocus rates MEX:CTSH with a GF Score™ of 66/100 and a GF Value™ of MXN1,477.03 (Significantly Undervalued). The stock has 1 warning sign investors should review. Among 1,002 Software companies, Cognizant Technology Solutions ranks better than 62.48% on this metric.

As of today (2026-06-24), the Forward Annual Dividend Yield of Cognizant Technology Solutions is 3.16%.

As of today (2026-06-24), the Trailing Annual Dividend Yield of Cognizant Technology Solutions is 3.17%.

MEX:CTSH's Forward Dividend Yield % is ranked better than
62.48% of 1002 companies
in the Software industry
Industry Median: 2.51 vs MEX:CTSH: 3.16

Cognizant Technology Solutions's Dividends per Share for the three months ended in Mar. 2026 was MXN5.95.

During the past 12 months, Cognizant Technology Solutions's average Dividends Per Share Growth Rate was 4.10% per year. During the past 3 years, the average Dividends Per Share Growth Rate was 4.70% per year. During the past 5 years, the average Dividends Per Share Growth Rate was 7.30% per year.

During the past 13 years, the highest 3-Year average Dividends Per Share Growth Rate of Cognizant Technology Solutions was 25.10% per year. The lowest was 4.70% per year. And the median was 8.65% per year.

The growth rate is calculated with least square regression.

For more information regarding to dividend, please check our Dividend Page.

Cognizant Technology Solutions  (MEX:CTSH) Forward Dividend Yield % Explanation

Over the long term, the return from dividends has been a significant contributor to the total returns produced by equity securities. Studies by Elroy Dimson, Paul Marsh, and Mike Staunton of Princeton University (2002) found that a market-oriented portfolio, which included reinvested dividends, would have generated nearly 85 times the wealth generated by the same portfolio relying solely on capital gains.

Dividends may also qualify a lower tax rate for investors.

In dividends investing, Payout Ratio and Dividend Growth Rate are the two most important variables for consideration. A lower payout ratio may indicate that the company has more room to increase its dividends.

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Cognizant Technology Solutions Forward Dividend Yield % Related Terms

MEX:CTSH vs FISV, FIS, BR: Forward Dividend Yield % Comparison

For the Information Technology Services subindustry, Cognizant Technology Solutions's Forward Dividend Yield %, along with its competitors' market caps and Forward Dividend Yield % data, can be viewed below:

* Competitive companies are chosen from companies within the same industry, with headquarter located in same country, with closest market capitalization; x-axis shows the market cap, and y-axis shows the term value; the bigger the dot, the larger the market cap. Note that "N/A" values will not show up in the chart.

Cognizant Technology Solutions Forward Dividend Yield % vs Software Industry

For the Software industry and Technology sector, Cognizant Technology Solutions's Forward Dividend Yield % distribution charts can be found below:

* The bar in red indicates where Cognizant Technology Solutions's Forward Dividend Yield % falls into.


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Cognizant Technology Solutions Forward Dividend Yield % Calculation

Dividend Yield measures how much a company pays out in dividends each year relative to its share price.

Cognizant Technology Solutions Recent Full-Year* Dividend History

Amount Ex-date Record Date Pay Date Type Frequency Forex Rate
USD 0.3300002026-05-182026-05-182026-05-27Cash DividendquarterlyUSD:MXN 17.324100
USD 0.3300002026-02-182026-02-182026-02-26Cash DividendquarterlyUSD:MXN 17.228000
USD 0.3100002025-11-182025-11-182025-11-26Cash DividendquarterlyUSD:MXN 18.419300
USD 0.3100002025-08-182025-08-182025-08-26Cash DividendquarterlyUSD:MXN 18.706300

* GuruFocus has an internal rule that if the most recent dividend payment frequency is at least 4 times a year, then the full year will be calculated according to the frequency of payment or the one-year time frame, whichever is stricter.
* GuruFocus converts dividend currency to local traded share price currency in order to calculate dividend yield. Please refer to the last column "Forex Rate" in the above table.

Cognizant Technology Solutions's Forward Annual Dividend Yield (%) for Today is calculated as

Forward Annual Dividend Yield=Forward Full Year Dividend/Current Share Price
=22.867812/722.03
=3.17 %

Current Share Price is MXN722.03.
Cognizant Technology Solutions's Dividends per Share for the forward twelve months is calculated as MXN5.716953 * 4 = MXN22.867812.

Cognizant Technology Solutions's Trailing Annual Dividend Yield (%) for Today is calculated as

Trailing Annual Dividend Yield=Most Recent Full Year Dividend/Current Share Price
=22.911129/722.03
=3.17 %

Current Share Price is MXN722.03.
Cognizant Technology Solutions's Dividends per Share for the trailing twelve months (TTM) ended in Today is MXN22.911129.

* For Operating Data section: All numbers are indicated by the unit behind each term and all currency related amount are in USD.
* For other sections: All numbers are in millions except for per share data, ratio, and percentage. All currency related amount are indicated in the company's associated stock exchange currency.

What does a Forward Dividend Yield % of 3.16% mean?
Cognizant Technology Solutions (MEX:CTSH) has a Forward Dividend Yield % of 3.16% as of Jun. 24, 2026. Forward dividend yield is the ratio of company's expected dividends to the share price. View historical data on Cognizant Technology Solutions and its competitors. According to the industry distribution chart, Cognizant Technology Solutions ranks #376 out of 1002 companies in the Software industry, placing it in the top 37.5%.
Is Cognizant Technology Solutions' Forward Dividend Yield % too high?
Cognizant Technology Solutions' current Forward Dividend Yield % is 3.16%. The Software industry median Forward Dividend Yield % is 2.51. Cognizant Technology Solutions' value of 3.16% is 25.9% above this industry median. Based on the distribution chart, Cognizant Technology Solutions ranks #376 out of 1002 companies in the Software industry, which is above the industry midpoint. Overall, Cognizant Technology Solutions has a GF Score™ of 66/100 and is considered Significantly Undervalued, reflecting its overall financial health beyond just this single metric.
How does Cognizant Technology Solutions' Forward Dividend Yield % compare to FISV and FIS?
According to the Software industry distribution chart, Cognizant Technology Solutions ranks #376 out of 1002 companies for Forward Dividend Yield %. This puts Cognizant Technology Solutions in the upper half of its industry. The industry median Forward Dividend Yield % is 2.51. Cognizant Technology Solutions' value of 3.16% is 25.9% above this benchmark. See the competitive comparison table and distribution chart on this page for a detailed peer-by-peer breakdown.
What is a good Forward Dividend Yield % for a Software company?
The median Forward Dividend Yield % among Software companies is 2.51, based on 1,002 companies in the industry. Companies in the top quartile (top 25%) have a Forward Dividend Yield % significantly above this median, while those in the bottom quartile fall well below. However, Forward Dividend Yield % should not be evaluated in isolation — investors should consider it alongside profitability, growth, and financial strength metrics. Cognizant Technology Solutions's current Forward Dividend Yield % of 3.16% is 25.9% above the industry median. Use the industry distribution chart on this page to see where any company falls relative to its peers.
What does a high Forward Dividend Yield % mean?
A high Forward Dividend Yield % can signal that a stock is expensive relative to its fundamentals. Forward dividend yield is the ratio of company's expected dividends to the share price. View historical data on Cognizant Technology Solutions and its competitors. For the Software industry, the median Forward Dividend Yield % is 2.51 — values significantly above this may indicate overvaluation, while values below may suggest a bargain or underlying issues. Cognizant Technology Solutions's current Forward Dividend Yield % is 3.16%. However, context matters — high-growth companies often justify higher valuations. Always evaluate alongside other metrics like GF Score™ and GF Value™.
Is Cognizant Technology Solutions stock overvalued right now?
Based on GuruFocus' analysis, Cognizant Technology Solutions (MEX:CTSH) is currently considered Significantly Undervalued. The stock's GF Value™ is MXN1,477.03, compared to a current price of MXN722.03 — trading 51.1% below its estimated fair value. The current Forward Dividend Yield % is 3.16% and 25.9% above the Software industry median of 2.51. Cognizant Technology Solutions' overall GF Score™ is 66/100 with 1 warning sign to review. Investors should evaluate multiple metrics — including profitability, growth, and financial strength — before making a decision.
How is Forward Dividend Yield % calculated?
Forward Dividend Yield % is calculated from a company's financial statements. For Cognizant Technology Solutions (MEX:CTSH), the current Forward Dividend Yield % is 3.16% as of Jun. 24, 2026. GuruFocus calculates this using data sourced from SEC filings and annual reports. See the calculation section and 30-year financial data on this page for the full breakdown.

Is Cognizant Technology Solutions (MEX:CTSH) Overvalued in 2026?

Based on GuruFocus' analysis, Cognizant Technology Solutions stock appears to be undervalued. The current stock price of MXN722.03 is trading 51.1% below its estimated GF Value™ of MXN1,477.03. GuruFocus considers Cognizant Technology Solutions to be Significantly Undervalued.

Key valuation signals for MEX:CTSH:

  • Forward Dividend Yield %: 3.16%
  • GF Value™: MXN1,477.03 vs. price of MXN722.03 (51.1% below fair value)
  • GF Score™: 66/100 with 1 warning sign
  • Industry Position: 25.9% above the Software median (#376 of 1002)

No single metric tells the full story. See the MEX:CTSH stock analysis page for a complete view including 30-year financials, guru trades, and insider activity.

Cognizant Technology Solutions Business Description

Address 300 Frank West Burr Boulevard, Suite 36, 6th Floor, Teaneck, NJ, USA, 07666
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.
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