Summary
Cognizant Technology Solutions Corporation reported strong financial performance for the nine months ended September 30, 2010, with revenues increasing by 38.1% year-over-year to $3.28 billion. Net income also saw a significant rise of 34.9% to $527.4 million, translating to diluted earnings per share of $1.71. The company demonstrated robust growth across all its operating segments, with Financial Services and Healthcare leading the way. This growth was driven by increased customer spending, expansion of service offerings, and deeper penetration in key markets like Europe, particularly the UK. Cognizant also saw a notable increase in its active client base, expanding to 697 from 570 in the prior year. Financially, the company maintained a healthy liquidity position with $1.93 billion in cash and cash equivalents and short-term investments at the end of the period. While operating expenses, particularly cost of revenues, increased due to higher compensation and benefits tied to headcount growth and Indian Rupee appreciation, the company managed its operating margin effectively. Management expressed confidence in continued growth, driven by market acceptance of the global delivery model and increasing demand for outsourcing solutions.
Financial Highlights
45 data points| Revenue | $1.22B |
| SG&A Expenses | $262.63M |
| Operating Income | $228.30M |
| Net Income | $203.70M |
| EPS (Basic) | $0.34 |
| EPS (Diluted) | $0.33 |
| Shares Outstanding (Basic) | 603.43M |
| Shares Outstanding (Diluted) | 619.24M |
Key Highlights
- 1Revenue for the nine months ended September 30, 2010, increased by 38.1% to $3.28 billion compared to the same period in 2009.
- 2Net income for the nine months ended September 30, 2010, rose by 34.9% to $527.4 million.
- 3Diluted earnings per share for the nine months ended September 30, 2010, were $1.71, up from $1.30 in the prior year.
- 4The company experienced strong revenue growth across all segments, with Manufacturing/Retail/Logistics showing the highest percentage increase of 50.8% year-over-year for the nine-month period.
- 5Active client count increased to 697 as of September 30, 2010, up from 570 at the same time in 2009.
- 6Cash and cash equivalents and short-term investments stood at $1.93 billion as of September 30, 2010, indicating a strong liquidity position.
- 7Operating margin remained stable, slightly decreasing from 19.0% to 18.8% for the nine-month period, reflecting increased investments in headcount and compensation costs partially offset by operating efficiencies.