CGNT Stock Analysis: Buy, Sell, or Hold?
CGNT - Cognyte Software Ltd. Ordinary Shares
$8.31
0.12 (1.47%)
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5d:
-5.14%
30d:
+4.14%
90d:
-12.06%
HOLD
LOW Confidence
Analysis Updated: Jul 24, 2026 12:00 AM ET
Earnings: Sep 08, 2026
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Bottom Line:
📊 HOLD: CGNT shows mixed signals. Fine to hold existing positions. Not urgent to buy or sell.
📊 HOLD: CGNT shows mixed signals. Fine to hold existing positions. Not urgent to buy or sell.
Long-Term Wealth Forecast (2031)
Based on Analyst Consensus Growth & Historical Valuation
0% (Stagnation)
50% (Hyper Growth)
EST. PRICE IN 2031
$17.77
Based on 14.5% avg growth
INTRINSIC VALUE TODAY
$11.03
24.7% Margin of Safety
How this is calculated: We use a Growth Decay Model: starting with analyst consensus growth (adjusted above) and gradually slowing it down to a long-term terminal rate (4%) by Year 5. This provides a more realistic valuation than assuming constant hyper-growth. We then apply a 25.0x Exit PE.
In-depth Analysis How we analyze
Valuation Analysis: CGNT is currently trading at $8.31, which is considered slightly low relative to its 30-day fair value range of $8.25 to $9.03. From a valuation perspective, the stock is trading at a discount (Forward PE: 22.8) compared to its historical average (30.3). Remarkably, the market is currently pricing in an annual earnings decline of 9.0% over the next few years. This aligns with recent fundamental challenges.
Technical Outlook: Technically, CGNT is showing sideways momentum. Immediate support is located at $8.03, while resistance sits at $9.36.
Market Sentiment: CGNT has a weak technical setup (25/100), with bearish trendlines and momentum suggesting caution for short-term entries. In the options market, Implied Volatility is low (0th percentile), suggesting options premiums are relatively cheap. This makes it an attractive time for long options strategies if you have a directional bias. Wall Street analysts see significant upside, with an average price target of $12.33 (+48.4%). The stock is fairly positioned - fine to hold existing positions or accumulate slowly on dips, but not an urgent buy.
Technical Outlook: Technically, CGNT is showing sideways momentum. Immediate support is located at $8.03, while resistance sits at $9.36.
Market Sentiment: CGNT has a weak technical setup (25/100), with bearish trendlines and momentum suggesting caution for short-term entries. In the options market, Implied Volatility is low (0th percentile), suggesting options premiums are relatively cheap. This makes it an attractive time for long options strategies if you have a directional bias. Wall Street analysts see significant upside, with an average price target of $12.33 (+48.4%). The stock is fairly positioned - fine to hold existing positions or accumulate slowly on dips, but not an urgent buy.
Quick Decision Summary
Current Position
SLIGHTLY LOW
Historical Trading Range
$8.25 -
$9.03
Company Quality Score
49/100
(HOLD)
Volume Confirmation
HIGH
Confidence Score
65.4%
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View Profit Protection PlanAll Signals
- BULLISH: Price oversold vs 30-day range
- BULLISH: Options cheap (IV 0th percentile)
- BEARISH: Weak technical setup (25/100)
- BULLISH: High volume confirmation
- BULLISH: Trading 48.4% below Wall St target ($12.33)
- CAUTION: Recommendation downgraded due to -5.1% 5-day decline
Trading Range Analysis
30-Day Trading Range
$8.25 -
$9.03
Current vs Trading Range
SLIGHTLY LOW
Expected Move (7 Days)
±$0.66
(8.0%)
Support & Resistance Levels
Support Level
$8.03
Resistance Level
$9.36
Current Trend
Sideways
Technical data as of
Jul 24, 2026
Fundamental Context
Forward P/E (Next Year Est.)
22.77
Wall Street Target
$12.33
(+48.4%)
Revenue Growth (YoY)
10.4%
Earnings Growth (YoY)
-74.8%
Profit Margin
-0.7%
Valuation Discount vs History
-9.0% cheaper
PE vs Historical
22.8 vs 30.3
CHEAP
Market-Implied Price Targets
If current PE multiple persists
Implied Growth (YoY):
-9.0%
(market-implied from PE analysis)
1-Year Target
$7.56
(-9%)
2-Year Target
$6.88
(-17%)
3-Year Target
$6.26
(-25%)
3-Yr Target (if PE normalizes)
(PE: 23→30)
$8.33
(+0%)
3-Year Scenarios
Using analyst projected EPS growth
Bull:
(PE: 22.8, Growth: 55.3%)
$28.05
(+238%)
Base:
(SPY PE: 20.8, Growth: 55.3%)
$25.64
(+209%)
Bear:
(PE: 17.7, Growth: 55.3%)
$21.79
(+162%)
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Upside Surprise Potential
If earnings stabilize (0% growth), PE could expand from 22.8 to 30.3
Stabilization Target:
$11.06
(+33.1%)
PE Expansion Potential:
+33.1%
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