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Cognyte Software Ltd (CGNT)

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12/01/2025: CGNT (1-star) is currently NOT-A-BUY. Pass it for now.
1 Year Target Price $12
1 Year Target Price $12
| 0 | Strong Buy |
| 0 | Buy |
| 2 | Hold |
| 0 | Sell |
| 0 | Strong Sell |
Analysis of Past Performance
Type Stock | Historic Profit 87.83% | Avg. Invested days 48 | Today’s Advisory PASS |
Upturn Star Rating ![]() | Upturn Advisory Performance | Stock Returns Performance |
Key Highlights
Company Size Small-Cap Stock | Market Capitalization 612.94M USD | Price to earnings Ratio - | 1Y Target Price 12 |
Price to earnings Ratio - | 1Y Target Price 12 | ||
Volume (30-day avg) 2 | Beta 1.62 | 52 Weeks Range 7.64 - 11.65 | Updated Date 12/1/2025 |
52 Weeks Range 7.64 - 11.65 | Updated Date 12/1/2025 | ||
Dividends yield (FY) - | Basic EPS (TTM) -0.06 |
Analyzing Revenue: Products, Geography and Growth
Revenue by Products
Product revenue - Year on Year
Revenue by Geography
Geography revenue - Year on Year
Earnings Date
Report Date - | When - | Estimate - | Actual - |
Profitability
Profit Margin -1.2% | Operating Margin (TTM) 2.82% |
Management Effectiveness
Return on Assets (TTM) 0.45% | Return on Equity (TTM) 0.04% |
Valuation
Trailing PE - | Forward PE 36.5 | Enterprise Value 559502524 | Price to Sales(TTM) 1.63 |
Enterprise Value 559502524 | Price to Sales(TTM) 1.63 | ||
Enterprise Value to Revenue 1.49 | Enterprise Value to EBITDA 34.76 | Shares Outstanding 72969110 | Shares Floating 48366845 |
Shares Outstanding 72969110 | Shares Floating 48366845 | ||
Percent Insiders 4.72 | Percent Institutions 75.22 |
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Cognyte Software Ltd

Company Overview
History and Background
Cognyte Software Ltd. was established as a result of the spin-off from Verint Systems in February 2021. It focuses on security analytics software, building upon Verint's former security intelligence division.
Core Business Areas
- Security Intelligence Solutions: Provides investigative analytics software designed to help governments and enterprises detect, investigate, and prevent various threats, including criminal activities and terrorism.
Leadership and Structure
The leadership team includes the CEO, CFO, and other executive officers. The organizational structure is hierarchical with functional departments focusing on R&D, sales, marketing, and customer support.
Top Products and Market Share
Key Offerings
- Investigative Analytics: This is Cognyte's core offering, which helps security organizations analyze massive datasets to identify patterns, connections, and actionable insights. Market share data is unavailable, but key competitors include NICE (NICE), Palantir (PLTR), and Cellebrite (CLBT).
- Threat Intelligence: This is Cognyte's offering, which helps security organizations track and identify new cyber threats. Market share data is unavailable, but key competitors include NICE (NICE), Palantir (PLTR), and Cellebrite (CLBT).
Market Dynamics
Industry Overview
The security intelligence industry is experiencing growth driven by increasing global security threats, including cybercrime, terrorism, and organized crime. The industry is characterized by continuous innovation and the adoption of AI and machine learning technologies.
Positioning
Cognyte positions itself as a leader in investigative analytics software, emphasizing its ability to provide actionable intelligence from complex datasets. Its competitive advantage lies in its advanced analytics capabilities and its focus on the security domain.
Total Addressable Market (TAM)
The total addressable market (TAM) for security analytics software is estimated to be in the billions of dollars. Cognyte is positioned to capture a significant portion of this market by offering advanced analytical solutions.
Upturn SWOT Analysis
Strengths
- Specialized in security analytics
- Advanced data analytics capabilities
- Strong focus on R&D
- Established customer base from Verint spin-off
Weaknesses
- Limited track record as a standalone company
- Smaller market capitalization compared to major competitors
- Dependence on specific markets (e.g., government contracts)
- Restructuring costs post spin off
Opportunities
- Expansion into new geographic markets
- Development of new security intelligence solutions
- Partnerships with other technology companies
- Increasing demand for security analytics due to rising cyber threats
Threats
- Intense competition from larger, well-established players
- Rapid technological changes in the security industry
- Potential for government regulations affecting security software
- Economic downturn impacting IT spending
Competitors and Market Share
Key Competitors
- NICE
- PLTR
- CLBT
Competitive Landscape
Cognyte faces stiff competition from larger, more diversified companies. Its advantage lies in its specialization in security analytics, but it needs to innovate and expand its customer base to compete effectively.
Growth Trajectory and Initiatives
Historical Growth: Growth history available on Yahoo Finance.
Future Projections: Analysts forecasts available on Yahoo Finance.
Recent Initiatives: Recent Initiatives available on Cognyte's Investors Relations page.
Summary
Cognyte has a solid foundation as a spin-off, specializing in the growing security analytics sector. However, its limited track record and smaller size compared to key competitors present challenges. Leveraging its core technology and expanding its market reach are essential for future growth. The company must remain vigilant against emerging threats and competition.
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Sources and Disclaimers
Data Sources:
- Yahoo Finance
- Cognyte Investor Relations
- Company Filings
- Market Research Reports
Disclaimers:
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About Cognyte Software Ltd
Exchange NASDAQ | Headquaters - | ||
IPO Launch date 1992-12-15 | CEO & Director Mr. Elad Sharon | ||
Sector Technology | Industry Software - Infrastructure | Full time employees 1623 | Website https://www.cognyte.com |
Full time employees 1623 | Website https://www.cognyte.com | ||
Cognyte Software Ltd., a software-led technology company, focuses on solutions for data processing and analytics worldwide. The company offers network intelligence analytics, threat intelligence analytics, decision intelligence analytics, and operational intelligence analytics solutions. It also offers software products, including subscription or perpetual licenses and appliances that include software that is essential to the product's functionality; software services, such as support and cloud-based SaaS subscriptions; and professional services and others comprising installation and integration services, customer specific development work, resale of third-party hardware, and consulting and training services. In addition, the company provides customer support, professional, and integration services. It serves governments agencies, including national, regional, and local government agencies. Cognyte Software Ltd. was incorporated in 2020 and is headquartered in Herzliya, Israel.

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