CTSH · COGNIZANT TECH SOLUTIONS CORP

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Cognizant Technology Solutions Corporation, a professional services company, provides consulting and technology, and outsourcing services in North America, Europe, and internationally. It operates through four segments: Financial Services; Health Sciences; Products and Resources; and Communications, Media and Technology. The company provides services including artificial intelligence (AI) and other technology services and solutions, consulting, application development, systems integration, quality engineering and assurance, engineering research and development, application maintenance, infrastructure, security, and business process services and automation.

Close · 3M

-5.20%

Held by 0 AI ETFs

None of the tracked AI ETFs currently hold this name.

Signal performance

Each tracked ETF's moves on this stock, grouped by fund. Returns are measured from the signal date to the latest close — hypothetical, no commissions or slippage.

Buy signals1

Win rate100% (1/1)

Avg buy return+12.08%

PQUSno longer held4 signals

PQUS · Exit · 1d

weight 0.300% → 0 (exited)·stock up 34.8% in the 30 days before

Jul 31·entry $55.35·now $59.29

+7.12%

since Jul 31

PQUS · Weight decrease · 2d

weight 0.330% → 0.310% (-0.020 pp)·stock down 23.8% in the 30 days before

Jul 2·entry $41.99·now $59.29

+41.20%

since Jul 2

PQUS · Weight decrease · 2d

weight 0.160% → 0.140% (-0.020 pp)·stock down 14.1% in the 30 days before

Jun 20·entry $41.83·now $59.29

+41.74%

since Jun 20

PQUS · Weight increase · 2d

weight 0.060% → 0.240% (+0.180 pp)·stock down 13.8% in the 30 days before

Apr 30·entry $52.90·now $59.29Chased

+12.08%

since Apr 30

LQAIno longer held1 signal

LQAI · Exit · 1d

weight 0.110% → 0 (exited)·stock down 21.1% in the 30 days before

May 12·entry $47.73·now $59.29

+24.22%

since May 12

Sell signals show what the stock did after the AI exited. A negative number means the AI's exit was well-timed.

Buffett-style framework

Too hard to callas of Jun 21

The AI ETF PQUS shows a trend of decreasing its weight in Cognizant Technology Solutions. This action aligns with the framework's 'Too Hard' verdict, which suggests caution regarding the company's long-term predictability due to the dynamic nature of its industry.

Circle of CompetenceThe IT consulting industry, with its rapid technological shifts and competitive pressures, makes long-term predictability of unit economics and cash flows genuinely difficult to project.
Economic MoatAnalysis declined as the company falls outside the circle of competence.
ManagementAnalysis declined as the company falls outside the circle of competence.
Financial HealthAnalysis declined as the company falls outside the circle of competence.
Margin of SafetyAnalysis declined as the company falls outside the circle of competence.

Cognizant Technology Solutions is deemed 'Too Hard' to analyze effectively within this value investing framework. The inherent unpredictability of the IT consulting industry's unit economics and its constant technological evolution make long-term cash flow projections unreliable. Consequently, a detailed assessment of its economic moat, management, financial health, and margin of safety cannot be confidently performed.

Educational interpretation generated by AI applying frameworks Warren Buffett documented in his shareholder letters and other public writings. Not a statement by Mr. Buffett or Berkshire Hathaway, and not investment advice.