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Cognyte Software Ltd.

NasdaqGS:CGNT Stock Report

Market Cap: US$606.6m

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Cognyte Software Balance Sheet Health

Financial Health criteria checks 6/6

Cognyte Software has a total shareholder equity of $219.5M and total debt of $0.0, which brings its debt-to-equity ratio to 0%. Its total assets and total liabilities are $505.9M and $286.4M respectively. Cognyte Software's EBIT is $17.4M making its interest coverage ratio -10.2. It has cash and short-term investments of $102.2M.

Key information

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Debt to equity ratio

US$0

Debt

Interest coverage ratio-10.2x
CashUS$102.17m
EquityUS$219.50m
Total liabilitiesUS$286.36m
Total assetsUS$505.85m

Recent financial health updates

Analysis Article • May 31

We Think Cognyte Software (NASDAQ:CGNT) Needs To Drive Business Growth Carefully

Just because a business does not make any money, does not mean that the stock will go down. For example, although...

Recent updates

Seeking Alpha • Jun 04

Cognyte Software: The Cash Flow Story Still Needs Proof

Summary Cognyte Software reported Q1 FY27 revenue growth of 10.4%, but EPS missed and free cash flow was negative, driving a 21% stock drop. Despite AI integration and high switching costs, CGNT's negative free cash flow and low-quality earnings undermine the investment case at the current valuation. Management maintained FY27 guidance despite a revenue beat, signaling caution amid professional services volatility and heavy back-half EBITDA weighting. I rate CGNT a 'hold' as the 11x EV/EBITDA multiple does not adequately compensate for near-term uncertainty and weak free cash flow conversion. Read the full article on Seeking Alpha
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New Narrative • Feb 14

This isn’t speculation — this is confirmation.A Schedule 13G was filed, not a 13D, meaning this is passive institutional capital, not acti

The Cognyte Story: The Most Undervalued Intelligence Company on Earth The Setup Imagine finding a company that does essentially what Palantir does — AI-powered investigative analytics for governments, military intelligence agencies, and national security organisations — but you’re paying 1.6x revenue instead of 130x. That’s not a typo.
Analysis Article • Feb 12

Cognyte Software Ltd.'s (NASDAQ:CGNT) 26% Dip In Price Shows Sentiment Is Matching Revenues

Cognyte Software Ltd. ( NASDAQ:CGNT ) shareholders won't be pleased to see that the share price has had a very rough...
Analysis Article • Aug 28

It Looks Like Shareholders Would Probably Approve Cognyte Software Ltd.'s (NASDAQ:CGNT) CEO Compensation Package

Key Insights Cognyte Software will host its Annual General Meeting on 4th of September Total pay for CEO Elad Sharon...
Analysis Article • Jun 12

Is Now The Time To Look At Buying Cognyte Software Ltd. (NASDAQ:CGNT)?

While Cognyte Software Ltd. ( NASDAQ:CGNT ) might not have the largest market cap around , it saw a significant share...
Analysis Article • May 01

There's No Escaping Cognyte Software Ltd.'s (NASDAQ:CGNT) Muted Revenues Despite A 26% Share Price Rise

Cognyte Software Ltd. ( NASDAQ:CGNT ) shares have had a really impressive month, gaining 26% after a shaky period...
Seeking Alpha • Mar 30

Cognyte Software's Quiet AI Turnaround

Summary Cognyte reported 12.1% YoY revenue growth in Q3 FY25, reaching $89 million, driven by strong software momentum. Recurring revenue grew 11.8% YoY to $46.9 million, making up over half of total revenue in the quarter. RPO reached $567.6 million, with $325.9 million expected to convert into revenue over the next 12 months. Adjusted EBITDA rose 41.9% YoY to $6.6 million in Q3, while GAAP net loss narrowed to $2.6 million. Cognyte holds $107.3 million in cash, is debt-free, and generated $28.1 million in year-to-date operating cash flow. Read the full article on Seeking Alpha
Analysis Article • Feb 13

There's No Escaping Cognyte Software Ltd.'s (NASDAQ:CGNT) Muted Revenues Despite A 27% Share Price Rise

Cognyte Software Ltd. ( NASDAQ:CGNT ) shares have continued their recent momentum with a 27% gain in the last month...
Seeking Alpha • Jan 27

Cognyte Software: Can Get Israeli Picks For Cheaper

Summary Cognyte Software Ltd. relies on slow-moving government contracts, leading to fluctuating revenues on high margin streams. End markets are strong, but it looks like lumpy economics are playing against them in Q3. Backlog and billings are robust, with significant new deals indicating future revenue growth. They look to be riding into the end of the year with a consistent Q4 performance. We don't love the valuation. There are several IT/cybersec picks in Israel, as examples that trade at half the EV/Revenue multiples, with better current profitability and similar growth. Read the full article on Seeking Alpha
Analysis Article • Jan 16

Is Now An Opportune Moment To Examine Cognyte Software Ltd. (NASDAQ:CGNT)?

While Cognyte Software Ltd. ( NASDAQ:CGNT ) might not have the largest market cap around , it received a lot of...
Analysis Article • Dec 07

Cognyte Software Ltd. (NASDAQ:CGNT) Stock Catapults 27% Though Its Price And Business Still Lag The Industry

Cognyte Software Ltd. ( NASDAQ:CGNT ) shares have had a really impressive month, gaining 27% after a shaky period...
Analysis Article • Nov 13

Are Investors Undervaluing Cognyte Software Ltd. (NASDAQ:CGNT) By 44%?

Key Insights The projected fair value for Cognyte Software is US$13.47 based on 2 Stage Free Cash Flow to Equity...
Seeking Alpha • Nov 10

Cognyte Software: Challenges Remain

Summary Cognyte Software Ltd. has fallen since quarterly results, despite better-than-expected earnings and revenue, as well as having FY25 estimates revised higher. The company primarily serves government agencies and currently faces challenges with limited U.S. market presence and significant revenue dependency on Israel. Despite cost-cutting measures and improved financials, Cognyte's growth outlook remains modest, with 7% revenue growth expected in FY26. An analysis of Cognyte Software follows in the paragraphs below. Read the full article on Seeking Alpha
Seeking Alpha • Sep 24

Cognyte Software: A Stock For Value Investors

Summary Cognyte is undervalued and poised for 40% annualized returns, with shares estimated to reach $36 in 5 years based on conservative valuation multiples. The company serves over 400 national security agencies globally, providing high-margin software that aids in crime prevention and intelligence gathering. Recent financial performance shows double-digit organic growth, improved revenue quality, and strong free cash flow, indicating a return to robust business health. Increased demand for AI-driven intelligence solutions and potential share buybacks are key catalysts for market revaluation and investor interest. Read the full article on Seeking Alpha
Analysis Article • Sep 11

Investors Aren't Buying Cognyte Software Ltd.'s (NASDAQ:CGNT) Revenues

Cognyte Software Ltd.'s ( NASDAQ:CGNT ) price-to-sales (or "P/S") ratio of 1.4x might make it look like a strong buy...
Seeking Alpha • Jul 22

Cognyte's Turnaround: Costs Cut, Revenue Grows Moderately

Summary Cognyte Software Ltd. provides analytics software and related services to law enforcement and security agencies. Cognyte Software operates in a growing security analytics market, with improved financial trends and a focus on profitability over rapid growth. Top-line revenue growth has returned, and operating expenses reduced, resulting in impressive stock price appreciation. But moderate revenue growth on slow North America sales cycles and completion of cost cuts may mean the stock's run is largely over. I'm Neutral (Hold) on Cognyte Software Ltd. stock for now. Read the full article on Seeking Alpha
Seeking Alpha • Apr 30

Cognyte: Appears Fully Valued, Hold For Now

Summary Cognyte's share performance since going public in 2021 has been underwhelming, losing over 77% of its value. The company saw a decline in business in 2023 and faced challenges due to reduced funding and shifting spending priorities from clients. Cognyte has made strategic moves to invest further in R&D and the North American market, but it may take time to recover and demonstrate consistent growth. Read the full article on Seeking Alpha
Seeking Alpha • Feb 15

Cognyte Software: Still On Perpetual Licenses

Summary Cognyte Software is benefiting from sales growth, lower fixed and variable costs, and improved backlog conversion, leading to revenue growth. The company is making progress in the US market, with significant contract wins from national security and law enforcement entities. While the company's execution is strong, they need to keep up with new wins. If they don't, quite high expectations won't be met and the price risks falling. The economics are also lumpy due to their end markets, which could create frictions in contract wins. Read the full article on Seeking Alpha
Analysis Article • Jul 06

Cognyte Software Ltd.'s (NASDAQ:CGNT) Shares Lagging The Industry But So Is The Business

With a price-to-sales (or "P/S") ratio of 1.2x Cognyte Software Ltd. ( NASDAQ:CGNT ) may be sending very bullish...
Analysis Article • May 31

We Think Cognyte Software (NASDAQ:CGNT) Needs To Drive Business Growth Carefully

Just because a business does not make any money, does not mean that the stock will go down. For example, although...

Financial Position Analysis

Short Term Liabilities: CGNT's short term assets ($291.7M) exceed its short term liabilities ($218.4M).

Long Term Liabilities: CGNT's short term assets ($291.7M) exceed its long term liabilities ($67.9M).


Debt to Equity History and Analysis

Debt Level: CGNT is debt free.

Reducing Debt: CGNT had no debt 5 years ago.


Balance Sheet


Cash Runway Analysis

For companies that have on average been loss-making in the past, we assess whether they have at least 1 year of cash runway.

Stable Cash Runway: Whilst unprofitable CGNT has sufficient cash runway for more than 3 years if it maintains its current positive free cash flow level.

Forecast Cash Runway: CGNT is unprofitable but has sufficient cash runway for more than 3 years, due to free cash flow being positive and growing by 5.1% per year.


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Company Analysis and Financial Data Status

DataLast Updated (UTC time)
Company Analysis2026/09/09 08:04
End of Day Share Price 2026/09/09 00:00
Earnings2026/07/31
Annual Earnings2026/01/31

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The data used in our company analysis is from S&P Global Market Intelligence LLC. The following data is used in our analysis model to generate this report. Data is normalised which can introduce a delay from the source being available.

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Key Developments10 years
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Analyst Sources

Cognyte Software Ltd. is covered by 7 analysts. 4 of those analysts submitted the estimates of revenue or earnings used as inputs to our report. Analysts submissions are updated throughout the day.

AnalystInstitution
Peter LevineEvercore ISI
Eric MartinuzziLake Street Capital Markets, LLC
Matthew CalitriNeedham & Company

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