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Best Covered Calls for Cognizant Technology Solutions Corporation (CTSH) — Up to 3.12% Premium Yield

Cognizant Technology Solutions Corporation · CTSH · Covered Call · Updated Sep 12, 2026

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Cognizant Technology Solutions Corporation, a professional services company, provides consulting and technology, and outsourcing services in North America, Europe, and internationally. It operates through four segments: Financial Services; Health Sciences; Products and Resources; and Communications, Media and Technology. Highlighted near-term covered calls on Cognizant Technology Solutions Corporation (CTSH) reach up to 3.12% annualized yield (1.41% avg on top strikes in the tables below).

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Top Covered Calls

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Top Covered Calls — strike, expiration, DTE, delta, premium, yield, and contract score
StrikeExpirationDTEDeltaPremiumYieldScoreAction
$62.50Oct 16340.40$2.083.12%48Open
$72.50Oct 16340.16$0.781.07%44Open
$65.00Oct 16340.28$1.181.54%42Open
$67.50Oct 16340.18$0.700.81%24Open
$70.00Oct 16340.14$0.550.50%3Open

Additional medium-term contracts (22–45 DTE)

Additional medium-term contracts (22–45 DTE) — strike, expiration, DTE, delta, premium, yield, and contract score
StrikeExpirationDTEDeltaPremiumYieldScoreAction
$0.0000$0.000.00%0Open
$0.0000$0.000.00%0Open
$0.0000$0.000.00%0Open

Key Metrics

Financial Performance

Market Cap.$28.4 Billion
Stock Price$60.09
P/E Ratio12.5
SectorTechnology
IndustryInformation Technology Services
52W High$87.03
52W Low$37.08
50-Day SMA$54.01
200-Day SMA$62.50
RSI (14D)52.3
Analyst ConsensusHold
WSO RatingA
Overall Score4
Next EarningsNov 4, 2026

Covered calls snapshot

Avg. Premium Yield1.41%
Max Premium Yield3.12%
Avg. Implied Vol.44.2%
Peak Implied Vol.55.3%
Data UpdatedSep 12, 2026, 6:17 PM UTC

Insights

Top pick

Best covered calls for Cognizant Technology Solutions Corporation (CTSH): $62.50 strike expiring Oct 16, 2026, 3.12% yield.

Implied volatility

Average IV for Cognizant Technology Solutions Corporation (CTSH) is 44.2% (elevated)— favorable for premium sellers.

How to use this page

  1. Review Cognizant Technology Solutions Corporation (CTSH) fundamentals Check stock price, sector, and technicals in the company snapshot, then compare top contract cards.
  2. Open the screener for Cognizant Technology Solutions Corporation (CTSH) Open our Covered Calls screener with CTSH pre-loaded and optional 14-day or 30-day DTE filters.
  3. Compare and execute Refine yield, delta, and IV in the screener, then place the trade in your broker.

Analysis

Our analysis of Cognizant Technology Solutions Corporation (CTSH) covered calls shows average premium yield of 1.41% and peaks at 3.12%. Average implied volatility is 44.2% (peak 55.3%), indicating elevated volatility for premium sellers. Cognizant Technology Solutions Corporation (CTSH) operates in the Technology sector within the Information Technology Services industry, earning an overall score of 4. Use the tables below to compare strike, DTE, and delta before opening the full screener.

FAQ

What are the best covered calls for Cognizant Technology Solutions Corporation (CTSH)?

The best covered calls for Cognizant Technology Solutions Corporation (CTSH) reach up to 3.12% annualized yield (1.41% average on top strikes). Compare strike, DTE, delta, and IV in the tables below, then open the screener for full filters.

What are Cognizant Technology Solutions Corporation (CTSH)'s fundamentals for covered calls?

For Cognizant Technology Solutions Corporation (CTSH), key fundamentals include last price $60.09, P/E 12.5, market cap $28.4 Billion, Technology sector, WSO rating A, analyst consensus Hold. Fundamentals help you judge assignment risk and premium richness before selling options.

How do I find covered calls for Cognizant Technology Solutions Corporation (CTSH)?

Use our Covered Calls screener with Cognizant Technology Solutions Corporation (CTSH) pre-loaded: filter by premium yield, DTE (14-day or 30-day windows), delta, and implied volatility (44.2% avg IV on this page).

What is the average premium yield for Cognizant Technology Solutions Corporation (CTSH) covered calls?

Average premium yield for Cognizant Technology Solutions Corporation (CTSH) covered calls is 1.41%, with top contracts up to 3.12%. Yields move with strike, expiration, and IV (avg 44.2%, peak 55.3%).

Is Cognizant Technology Solutions Corporation (CTSH) a good stock for covered calls?

Cognizant Technology Solutions Corporation (CTSH) offers covered calls with yields up to 3.12%. WSO rates it A. It is in Technology. IV is elevated—weigh premium income vs. assignment and earnings risk.

What expiration dates are available for Cognizant Technology Solutions Corporation (CTSH) covered calls?

Top contracts on this page use medium-term expirations. Filter any DTE in the screener for Cognizant Technology Solutions Corporation (CTSH).

How does implied volatility affect Cognizant Technology Solutions Corporation (CTSH) covered calls?

IV drives option premiums: Cognizant Technology Solutions Corporation (CTSH) averages 44.2% IV (peak 55.3%). Higher IV can mean richer premiums but more price swing—balance yield with delta and DTE.

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