Cognizant Technology Solutions Corporation (CTSH) Shares Outstanding: 0.48
Is Cognizant Technology Solutions Corporation’s shares outstanding high or low?
Cognizant Technology Solutions Corporation's shares outstanding of 0.48 is in line with its 5-year average of 0.51, near the low end of its 5-year range (0.48–0.54).
The shares outstanding for Cognizant Technology Solutions Corporation (CTSH) is 0.48. It is below its 12-month average by 1.54% (0.49).
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CTSH Shares Outstanding Metrics
SHARES OUTSTANDING
0.48
SHARES OUTSTANDING AVG TTM
0.49
SHARES OUTSTANDING AVG 3Y
0.50
SHARES OUTSTANDING AVG 5Y
0.51
SHARES OUTSTANDING AVG 10Y
0.55
SHARES OUTSTANDING AVG 15Y
0.56
SHARES OUTSTANDING AVG 20Y
0.57
CURRENT VS TTM AVG
-1.54%
CURRENT VS 3Y AVG
-3.80%
CURRENT VS 5Y AVG
-5.90%
CURRENT VS 10Y AVG
-12.07%
CURRENT VS 15Y AVG
-14.87%
CURRENT VS 20Y AVG
-15.06%
Share Structure
Shares Outstanding
481.00M
Float Shares
N/A
Stock Price
$52.94
Market Cap
$25.1B
Annual Shares Outstanding History
| Year | Weighted Average Shares | YoY Change |
|---|---|---|
| 2025 | 481.00M | -3.02% |
| 2024 | 496.00M | -1.78% |
| 2023 | 505.00M | -2.51% |
| 2022 | 518.00M | -1.71% |
| 2021 | 527.00M | -2.41% |
| 2020 | 540.00M | -3.40% |
| 2019 | 559.00M | -3.95% |
| 2018 | 582.00M | -1.85% |
| 2017 | 593.00M | -2.31% |
| 2016 | 607.00M | -0.34% |
| 2015 | 609.10M | +0.16% |
| 2014 | 608.13M | +0.68% |
| 2013 | 604.01M | +0.24% |
| 2012 | 602.58M | -0.65% |
| 2011 | 606.55M | +0.83% |
| 2010 | 601.56M | +2.55% |
| 2009 | 586.61M | +1.10% |
| 2008 | 580.24M | +0.68% |
| 2007 | 576.31M | +2.29% |
| 2006 | 563.43M | +3.20% |
| 2005 | 545.98M | +4.20% |
| 2004 | 523.96M | +4.78% |
| 2003 | 500.04M | +5.51% |
| 2002 | 473.92M | +3.84% |
| 2001 | 456.41M | +2.43% |
| 2000 | 445.56M | +1.22% |
| 1999 | 440.21M | +0.12% |
| 1998 | 439.69M | - |
Relationship: Market Cap = Shares Outstanding × Stock Price
Key concepts:
- Float shares: Shares available for public trading
- Dilution: When new shares are issued, existing shareholders own less
- Buybacks: Reduce share count, increasing EPS and ownership stake
- Stock splits: Increase share count but don't change market cap
Cognizant Technology Solutions Corporation Shares Outstanding Formula & Definition
Shares Outstanding represents the total number of shares issued by a company that are held by all shareholders. Changes in share count affect EPS and ownership dilution.
Expanded definitions: Investopedia, Wikipedia, Corporate Finance Institute
Cognizant Technology Solutions Corporation Shares Outstanding FAQ
- What is the shares outstanding for Cognizant Technology Solutions Corporation (CTSH)?
- The shares outstanding for CTSH stock is 0.48.
- Is Cognizant Technology Solutions Corporation's shares outstanding high or low?
- Cognizant Technology Solutions Corporation's shares outstanding of 0.48 is in line with its 5-year average of 0.51, near the low end of its 5-year range (0.48–0.54).
- What is the TTM average shares outstanding for Cognizant Technology Solutions Corporation (CTSH)?
- The TTM average shares outstanding for CTSH stock is 0.49.
- What is the 3Y average shares outstanding for Cognizant Technology Solutions Corporation (CTSH)?
- The 3Y average shares outstanding for CTSH stock is 0.50.
- What is the 5Y average shares outstanding for Cognizant Technology Solutions Corporation (CTSH)?
- The 5Y average shares outstanding for CTSH stock is 0.51.
- What is the 10Y average shares outstanding for Cognizant Technology Solutions Corporation (CTSH)?
- The 10Y average shares outstanding for CTSH stock is 0.55.
- What is the 15Y average shares outstanding for Cognizant Technology Solutions Corporation (CTSH)?
- The 15Y average shares outstanding for CTSH stock is 0.56.
- What is the 20Y average shares outstanding for Cognizant Technology Solutions Corporation (CTSH)?
- The 20Y average shares outstanding for CTSH stock is 0.57.
Cognizant Technology Solutions Corporation Shares Outstanding History
| DATE | SHARES OUTSTANDING |
|---|---|
| 2025-12-31 | 0.48 |
| 2024-12-31 | 0.50 |
| 2023-12-31 | 0.51 |
| 2022-12-31 | 0.52 |
| 2021-12-31 | 0.53 |
| 2020-12-31 | 0.54 |
| 2019-12-31 | 0.56 |
| 2018-12-31 | 0.58 |
| 2017-12-31 | 0.59 |
| 2016-12-31 | 0.61 |
| 2015-12-31 | 0.61 |
| 2014-12-31 | 0.61 |
| 2013-12-31 | 0.60 |
| 2012-12-31 | 0.60 |
| 2011-12-31 | 0.61 |
| 2010-12-31 | 0.60 |
| 2009-12-31 | 0.59 |
| 2008-12-31 | 0.58 |
| 2007-12-31 | 0.58 |
| 2006-12-31 | 0.56 |
| 2005-12-31 | 0.55 |
| 2004-12-31 | 0.52 |
| 2003-12-31 | 0.50 |
| 2002-12-31 | 0.47 |
| 2001-12-31 | 0.46 |
| 2000-12-31 | 0.45 |
| 1999-12-31 | 0.44 |
| 1998-12-31 | 0.44 |
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About Cognizant Technology Solutions Corporation
Cognizant Technology Solutions Corporation functions as a global professional services firm, delivering a comprehensive suite of consulting, technology, and outsourcing solutions across North America, Europe, and other international markets. Its operations are structured into four primary divisions: Financial Services, Healthcare, Products and Resources, and Communications, Media and Technology. Within the Financial Services sector, Cognizant provides advanced services such as enhancing customer experiences, implementing robotic process automation (RPA), and leveraging analytics and artificial intelligence (AI) to address needs in areas like digital lending, fraud prevention, and modern payment systems. For its Healthcare clients, the company focuses on navigating industry shifts toward consumer-centric models, outcome-based agreements, and digital health initiatives, striving to deliver an integrated, seamless, and patient-focused omnichannel experience. Furthermore, Cognizant assists in optimizing operations across various functions, including clinical development, pharmacovigilance, manufacturing, claims management, enrollment procedures, membership administration, and billing processes. Its clientele in this domain spans healthcare providers, payers, and life sciences organizations, encompassing pharmaceutical, biotechnology, and medical device firms. In the Products and Resources segment, the company develops solutions tailored for manufacturers, retailers, and entities within the travel and hospitality sectors, alongside those engaged in logistics, energy, and utility services. Within the Communications, Media and Technology division, Cognizant supports businesses in creating digital content, crafting personalized user experiences, and expediting digital engineering efforts. This includes serving information, media, entertainment, communications, and technology enterprises. Established in 1994, the company maintains its primary corporate office in Teaneck, New Jersey.
- Sector
- Technology
- Industry
- Information Technology Services
- CEO
- Ravi Kumar Singisetti