Cognyte Software Ltd. (CGNT) Stock Price & Analysis
Cognyte Software Ltd. (CGNT) closed at USD 8.82 on Thursday, October 15, 2026, up 5.25% on the day. The US market is currently closed; this is not a live price.
The prior close was USD 8.38; the Oct 15, 2026 session ranged USD 8.27–8.85 on volume of 594,478 shares. Market capitalization is $651.32M, with a 52-week range of USD 6.29–12.31 (NMS). Source: Nexqual, retrieved October 16, 2026 at 05:21 UTC.
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Key facts (CGNT)
- Analysts: Hold (mean 2.50 on a 1–5 scale) (4 analysts), mean target USD 12.33 (range 10–14).
- Total return with dividends: 1Y +10.3% vs S&P 500 +18.1%; 5Y -59.5% vs S&P 500 +85.1%.
- Next earnings: 2026-12-08, EPS estimate USD 0.12, revenue estimate $113M.
Analysts (CGNT)
Consensus Hold (mean 2.50 on a 1–5 scale), 4 analysts; mean target USD 12.33 (low 10, high 14).
Total return (dividends reinvested) (CGNT)
| 1Y (from 2025-10-16) | 5Y (from 2021-10-11) | |
|---|---|---|
| Total return | +10.3% | -59.5% |
| S&P 500 (SPY) | +18.1% | +85.1% |
| Per year | +10.3% | -16.5% |
| Volatility (annualized) | 51.3% | 60.7% |
| Max drawdown | -35.8% (Dec 2025→Feb 2026) | -89.3% (Oct 2021→Dec 2022) |
Key Statistics (as of October 16, 2026 at 05:21 UTC)
| Price | USD 8.82 |
|---|---|
| Change | ▲ 5.25% (up) |
| Previous Close | USD 8.38 |
| Open | USD 8.27 |
| Day Range | USD 8.27 – 8.85 |
| 52-Week Range | USD 6.29 – 12.31 |
| Volume | 594,478 shares |
| Market Cap | $651.32M |
| Exchange | NMS |
Technical Analysis (CGNT)
Nexqual's technical model rates CGNT "STRONG BUY" based on 5 bullish and 0 bearish signals across 127 daily candles, as of October 16, 2026 at 05:21 UTC.
| Overall Signal | STRONG BUY |
|---|---|
| RSI (14) | 53.31 (neutral) |
| vs SMA50 | Above (USD 8.68) |
| MACD | 0.03 (positive) |
Analyst Ratings (CGNT)
Wall Street analysts rate CGNT "Hold" based on 4 analysts, with a mean price target of USD 12.33 (range USD 10–14), per Nexqual as of October 16, 2026 at 05:21 UTC.
| Consensus Rating | Hold |
|---|---|
| Analyst Count | 4 |
| Mean Target | USD 12.33 |
| High Target | USD 14 |
| Low Target | USD 10 |
| Buy / Hold / Sell | 2 / 2 / 0 |
Earnings (CGNT)
| Next Earnings Date | 2026-12-08 |
|---|---|
| EPS Estimate | USD 0.12 |
| Revenue Estimate | $113.37M |
Recent Earnings History
| Quarter | Actual vs Estimate |
|---|---|
| 2026-07-31 | USD 0.15 vs est 0.09 ▲ beat |
| 2026-04-30 | USD 0.03 vs est 0.09 ▼ miss |
| 2026-01-31 | USD 0.1 vs est 0.04 ▲ beat |
| 2025-10-31 | USD 0.03 vs est 0.01 ▲ beat |
Source: Nexqual, October 16, 2026 at 05:21 UTC.
Financials & Fundamentals (CGNT)
| Total Revenue | $421.71M |
|---|---|
| Revenue Growth (latest quarter, YoY) | +12.00% |
| Gross Margin | +72.96% |
| Operating Margin | +4.26% |
| Profit Margin | -0.01% |
| ROE | +2.18% |
| Debt / Equity | 0.16 |
| Current Ratio | 1.34 |
| Total Cash | $102.17M |
| Total Debt | $35.19M |
Source: Nexqual, October 16, 2026 at 05:21 UTC.
Financial Health Score (CGNT)
Nexqual rates Cognyte Software Ltd.'s overall financial health "Solid" across five dimensions, as of October 16, 2026 at 05:21 UTC.
| Growth | Solid — Revenue +14% YoY (annual) |
|---|---|
| Profitability | Strong — Gross margin 73%, operating 4% |
| Balance Sheet | Strong — $102M cash vs $35M debt, net cash position |
| Cash Flow | Solid — Operating cash flow $41M (TTM) |
| Efficiency | Weak — ROE 2%, ROA 2.2% |
Ownership (CGNT)
| Insider Ownership | +6.39% |
|---|---|
| Institutional Ownership | +70.91% |
| Shares Outstanding | 73.85M |
| Float | 55.31M |
| Short % of Float | +0.81% |
Source: Nexqual, October 16, 2026 at 05:21 UTC.
Leadership (CGNT)
Cognyte Software Ltd. is led by Elad Sharon (age 48), CEO & Director, per Nexqual as of October 16, 2026 at 05:21 UTC.
| CEO & Director | Elad Sharon (age 48) |
|---|---|
| Chief Financial Officer | David Abadi (age 50) |
| Chief Operating Officer | Sharon Chouli (age 55) |
| Chief Product Officer | Gil Cohen (age 53) |
| Chief Technology Officer | Ronny Lempel |
Major Backers & Investors (CGNT)
Notable institutional backers of Cognyte Software Ltd. include Edenbrook Capital, LLC, Neuberger Berman Group, LLC, Value Base Ltd., according to Nexqual as of October 16, 2026 at 05:21 UTC.
Active Investors
| Investor | Stake |
|---|---|
| Edenbrook Capital, LLC | 9.82% |
| Neuberger Berman Group, LLC | 9.37% |
| Value Base Ltd. | 8.73% |
| American Capital Management, Inc. | 8.37% |
| Topline Capital Management, LLC | 4.25% |
| Acadian Asset Management. LLC | 3.96% |
| Y.D. More Investments Ltd | 2.51% |
| Samjo Management, LLC | 1.85% |
Source: Nexqual, October 16, 2026 at 05:21 UTC.
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