CTSH monthly performance report
Check CTSH's monthly returns, drawdown, and seasonality trends — updated every month.
CTSH monthly report
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Key takeaways
- Cognizant (CTSH) closed September 2026 at $59.87, down 7.29% for the month and −14.79% over the trailing 12 months.
- Year-to-date, CTSH is −27.87%, underperforming the S&P 500 which has returned +11.70% YTD.
- The stock is trading −4.23% versus its 200-day moving average ($62.51), a cautious technical signal.
- Over the past three years, CTSH has underperformed the S&P 500 by −86.43%, with a relative strength index reading of 49.7.
- Win rate over the trailing 39 months stands at 53.8% — 21 positive months versus 18 negative months.
Cognizant ended September 2026 at $59.87, posting a monthly return of −7.29%. The S&P 500 returned −0.70% over the same window, leaving relative performance at −6.59%.
The current quarter stands at +54.58% (Q3 2026 (QTD)), while medium-term trend remains soft: price is −4.23% versus the 200-day moving average ($62.51).
Year-to-date, CTSH is −27.87% against SPY +11.70%, a gap of −39.57%. The stock is currently −31.21% below its 52-week high, with maximum 3-year drawdown at −57.30%.
| Period | CTSH | S&P 500 (SPY) | Excess return |
|---|---|---|---|
| 1 Day | −3.25% | −0.12% | −3.13% |
| 1 Week | −0.22% | −0.34% | +0.12% |
| 1 Month | −7.29% | −0.70% | −6.59% |
| 3 Months | +17.28% | +2.80% | +14.48% |
| 6 Months | −0.83% | +13.85% | −14.68% |
| YTD | −27.87% | +11.70% | −39.57% |
| 12 Months | −14.79% | +15.01% | −29.80% |
| 3 Years | −14.74% | +71.69% | −86.43% |
| Rank | Month | Return |
|---|---|---|
| #1 | Jul 2026 | +42.91% |
| #2 | Aug 2026 | +16.68% |
| #3 | Jul 2024 | +11.29% |
| #4 | May 2025 | +10.09% |
| #5 | Nov 2023 | +9.17% |
| Rank | Month | Return |
|---|---|---|
| #1 | Jun 2026 | −30.54% |
| #2 | Feb 2026 | −21.48% |
| #3 | Apr 2026 | −13.77% |
| #4 | Apr 2024 | −10.38% |
| #5 | Mar 2025 | −8.20% |
| Quarter | Return |
|---|---|
| Q2 2025 | +2.00% |
| Q3 2025 | −14.05% |
| Q4 2025 | +23.75% |
| Q1 2026 | −26.08% |
| Q2 2026 | −36.87% |
| Q3 2026 (QTD) | +54.58% |
| Year | Return |
|---|---|
| 2023 | +32.07% |
| 2024 | +1.81% |
| 2025 | +7.93% |
| 2026 | −27.87% |
| Metric | Value |
|---|---|
| 52-Week High | $87.03 (2026-01-14) |
| 52-Week Low | $37.08 (2026-06-30) |
| Current Price | $59.87 |
| 200-Day Moving Average | $62.51 |
| Price vs 200DMA | −4.23% |
| 3-Year Maximum Drawdown | −57.30% (2026-06-30) |
| Current Drawdown from 52W High | −31.21% |
| RS metric | Value |
|---|---|
| RS Index (3-year, rebased to 100) | 49.7 |
| 3-Year Excess Return vs S&P 500 | −86.43% |
| RS Peak | 103.3 (Jan 2024) |
| RS Trough | 32.8 (Jun 2026) |
| Status | Underperforming Benchmark |
Frequently asked questions
What was CTSH's return for this report period?
CTSH returned −7.29% in the latest monthly window ending 2026-09-18.
Has CTSH outperformed SPY year to date?
YTD CTSH: −27.87% vs SPY: +11.70%.
What is CTSH's 12-month return?
−14.79% over the trailing 12 months.
Is CTSH above or below its 200-day moving average?
Price is −4.23% versus 200DMA ($62.51).
What is the maximum drawdown in the 3-year window?
−57.30% on 2026-06-30.