COGNIZANT TECHNOLOGY SOLUTIONS CORPCTSH

COGNIZANT TECHNOLOGY SOLUTIONS CORP Financial Overview 2021–2025

Updated Aug 15, 2026

Cognizant's ability to drive a 17.2% surge in operating income during FY2025 highlights a successful operational turnaround after years of crippling talent retention struggles. The company's aggressive "NextGen" restructuring program and targeted acquisitions have stabilized margins and reignited top-line momentum in a volatile IT services market. Anchoring this recovery, revenue grew from $18.5 billion in FY2021 to $21.1 billion in FY2025.

Underneath the headline growth, Cognizant systematically repaired its core delivery engine. Voluntary attrition plunged from a peak of 30.8% in FY2021 to 13.9% by FY2025, drastically reducing recruitment and compensation pressures. This workforce stabilization, combined with cost optimizations, expanded the company's operating margin by 140 basis points to 16.1% in FY2025. Top-line expansion was further bolstered by the $1.3 billion Belcan acquisition, which alone contributed 260 basis points to the 7.0% revenue growth in FY2025. While a $390 million one-time tax expense compressed GAAP profitability, adjusted earnings still jumped 11.2% for the year. The market rewarded this structural optimization; at the close of FY2025, the stock traded at $83.00, valuing the company at a $39.8 billion market cap and an 18.2x P/E multiple against $4.56 in reported earnings per share.

Recent Developments (Q1 and Q2 2026)

Cognizant maintained steady growth, reporting $5.413 billion in Q1 2026 revenue (up 5.8%) and $5.48 billion in Q2 2026 (up 4.5%). The company launched "Project Leap" to drive AI automation, recording $84 million in Q2 2026 charges against a projected $230 million to $320 million total cost. Management aggressively deployed capital, acquiring 3Cloud for $728 million and Astreya Partners for $634 million.

To support these moves, the board added $2 billion to its repurchase program, drawing $1 billion from a credit facility. Bulls argue that expanding AI capabilities while executing $1.153 billion in Q2 2026 buybacks will accelerate per-share value. Bears warn that a 1.4% drop in Q2 2026 net income to $636 million proves restructuring costs are stifling near-term profitability. At $55.97, the stock traded at a discounted 12.3x earnings multiple as of July 29, 2026.

What to watch: margin impacts from Project Leap; synergy realization from the 3Cloud and Astreya acquisitions

Rev

$21.11B

+7.0% YoY

FY2025

NI

$2.23B

-0.4% YoY

FY2025

EPS

$4.57

+1.1% YoY

FY2025

OCF

$2.88B

+35.7% YoY

FY2025

Revenue Trend
Beta

Year-over-year comparison from 10-K annual reports

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Recent SEC Filings

COGNIZANT TECHNOLOGY SOLUTIONS CORP 8-K Report, Financial Results (Jul 29, 2026)

Cognizant Technology Solutions Corporation (CTSH) filed an 8-K on July 29, 2026, to announce its financial results for the second quarter ended June 30, 2026. The filing primarily references an attached press release (Exhibit 99.1) and an investor infographic (Exhibit 99.2) that contain the detailed financial performance and operational highlights. Additionally, an investor presentation (Exhibit 99.3) offers further context and insights into the company's financial condition and outlook. While the 8-K itself does not contain the specific financial figures, it directs investors to these supplementary materials for comprehensive information. Investors should review Exhibits 99.1, 99.2, and 99.3 for details regarding revenue, profitability, segment performance, and any forward-looking statements or strategic updates provided by Cognizant for the period. It's important to note that the information furnished in these exhibits is not considered "filed" for certain regulatory purposes, but it is the primary source of the reported financial results.

COGNIZANT TECHNOLOGY SOLUTIONS CORP 8-K Report, Regulation FD Disclosure (Jul 10, 2026)

Cognizant Technology Solutions Corporation (CTSH) has filed an 8-K report on July 10, 2026, to disclose important information regarding a stockholder derivative lawsuit. The company announced that the United States District Court for the District of New Jersey has granted preliminary approval for a proposed settlement in the case, Viswanatha Palempalli v. Michael Pastalos-Fox, et al. This preliminary approval is a significant step towards resolving the legal action against the company and its directors. The filing includes the Long-Form Notice of Pendency and Proposed Settlement of Stockholder Derivative Action and the Stipulation and Agreement of Settlement as exhibits. These documents, along with the Court's Preliminary Approval Order, outline the terms of the settlement. Cognizant is providing this disclosure to its stockholders as required by the court order. Investors should review the attached exhibits for detailed information on the settlement terms and the implications of this legal development.

COGNIZANT TECHNOLOGY SOLUTIONS CORP 8-K Report, Shareholder Vote Results (Jun 3, 2026)

Cognizant Technology Solutions Corporation (CTSH) filed an 8-K detailing the results of its annual shareholder meeting held on June 2, 2026. The meeting saw strong participation, with approximately 92.90% of outstanding shares present or represented by proxy. All 13 director nominees were re-elected, indicating shareholder confidence in the current board leadership. Additionally, shareholders approved the advisory vote on executive compensation (Say-on-Pay) and ratified the appointment of PricewaterhouseCoopers LLP as the independent registered public accounting firm for the upcoming fiscal year. However, a notable outcome was the disapproval of Proposal 4, a shareholder proposal seeking to adopt a right for shareholders to act by written consent. This suggests that the current governance structure and shareholder action mechanisms are favored by the majority of voting shareholders over the proposed change to allow written consent. Overall, the meeting reflects shareholder alignment with the company's existing board and auditor, but a divergence on proposals related to shareholder rights and governance flexibility.

COGNIZANT TECHNOLOGY SOLUTIONS CORP 8-K Report, Financial Obligation (May 21, 2026)

Cognizant Technology Solutions Corporation (CTSH) has filed an 8-K report detailing a significant draw on its revolving credit facility. On May 15, 2026, the company notified lenders of its intent to borrow $1 billion, with funding expected on May 20, 2026. This action indicates the company is utilizing its existing credit lines, which could be for various strategic purposes such as funding operations, acquisitions, or managing working capital needs. Investors should monitor the company's subsequent financial reports to understand the specific use of these funds and their impact on Cognizant's financial leverage and liquidity.

COGNIZANT TECHNOLOGY SOLUTIONS CORP 8-K Report, Regulation FD Disclosure (May 18, 2026)

Cognizant Technology Solutions Corporation (CTSH) announced on May 18, 2026, a significant increase to its stock repurchase program, demonstrating a commitment to returning capital to shareholders. The Board of Directors has approved an additional $2 billion authorization, bringing the total remaining under the program to approximately $3.45 billion as of May 17, 2026. This action signals management's confidence in the company's financial position and its ability to generate free cash flow. Furthermore, Cognizant has raised its expected share repurchases for 2026 by $1 billion, now targeting $2 billion in buybacks for the year. This aggressive repurchase strategy suggests that the company views its stock as undervalued and is actively seeking to enhance shareholder value through these transactions. Investors should monitor the pace and execution of these repurchases as a key indicator of the company's capital allocation strategy and its impact on earnings per share.

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