Cognizant's revenue reached roughly $5.7B in the latest quarter, growing 4.6% year over year, while gross margin held near 33.8% and operating margin near 15.4%, suggesting a stable but mature growth profile.
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Revenue growth of 4.6% year over year and an operating margin that has stayed between roughly 14.6% and 16.7% indicate stable top-line trends with little net operating leverage.
Cognizant's focus on AI-driven productivity is highlighted by its partnerships with NVIDIA, Microsoft, and Google, contributing to strong revenue growth.
Cognizant helps companies modernize technology and reimagine processes, enabling them to stay competitive in a rapidly evolving market.
The company has demonstrated robust Q1 revenue growth, with its stock price appreciating by approximately 7.20% following bullish coverage.
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| Quarter | EPS (Act vs Est) | Revenue (Act vs Est) |
|---|---|---|
Q4 2026Latest Oct 29, 2026 | $1.49+2.1% vs $1.46 | $5.7B+0.3% vs $5.6B |
Q3 2026 Jul 29, 2026 | $1.37-0.7% vs $1.38 | $5.5B+0.0% vs $5.5B |
Q2 2026 Apr 29, 2026 | $1.40+4.5% vs $1.34 | $5.4B-0.0% vs $5.4B |
Q1 2026 Feb 4, 2026 | $1.35+2.3% vs $1.32 | $5.3B+0.4% vs $5.3B |
Cognizant CTSH is scheduled to release third-quarter 2026 results on Oct. 29. For the third quarter of 2026, Cognizant expects revenues between $5.6 billion and $5.68 billion.
Diversify Advisory Services LLC purchased a new stake in Cognizant Technology Solutions Corporation (NASDAQ: CTSH) during the undefined quarter, according to the company in its most recent 13F filing with the Securities and Exchange Commission. The firm purchased 10,661 shares of the information technology service provider's stock, valued at approximately $612,000. Several other
A five-year strategic framework will support the delivery of critical, results-focused technology helping the EBRD to drive continuous improvement, innovation and the responsible adoption of AI across its technology estate LONDON, Oct 26, 2026 /PRNewswire/ -- Cognizant (Nasdaq: CTSH) today announced it has been selected by the European Bank for Reconstruction and Development (EBRD) as a strategic partner to support its Tech Blueprint, the Bank's technology transformation programme, which focuses on driving efficiency, effectiveness and innovation through digitally enabled processes powered by AI, data, and intelligent automation. Under the five-year framework, Cognizant aims to deliver critical technology services across two complementary service models: outcome-led managed services and fixed-capacity services, spanning digital and workplace management, cloud infrastructure, data and security, software engineering, automation and AI.
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Key metrics vs top competitors for Cognizant Technology Solutions Corporation (CTSH)
| Company | Price | Market Cap | P/E Ratio | Rev Growth (1Y) | Net Margin | ROE | Div Yield |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| $64.72 | $29.15B | 14.22 | 6.95% | 10.56% | 15.16% | 1.96% | |
| $260.50 | $159.41B | 21.44 | 7.36% | 11.32% | 25.66% | 2.25% | |
| $12.50 | $50.72B | 15.06 | 4.57% | 16.21% | 33.72% | 4.27% | |
| $2.16 | $21.37B | 16.17 | 3.97% | 13.58% | 15.68% | 5.4% | |
| $159.31 | $8.32B | 23.71 | 15.42% | 7.15% | 11.19% | — | |
| $47.41 | $2.05B | 20.70 | 1.62% | 4.63% | 5.17% | — |
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Cognizant Technology Solutions Corporation (CTSH) SEC filings — annual & quarterly reports (10-K, 10-Q)
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Cognizant Technology Solutions Corporation (CTSH) stock FAQ — growth, dividends, profitability & financials explained
Cognizant Technology Solutions Corporation (CTSH) reported $21.89B in revenue over the trailing twelve months. Revenue was $21.11B in fiscal year 2025. That is 35920% more than the $58.6M of fiscal year 1998.
Cognizant Technology Solutions Corporation (CTSH) grew revenue by 7.0% in fiscal year 2025, compared with the prior fiscal year.
Yes. Cognizant Technology Solutions Corporation (CTSH) earned $2.57B in net income over the trailing twelve months (a 11.8% net margin).
Yes. Cognizant Technology Solutions Corporation (CTSH) pays a dividend that yields 1.96% at the current price, a moderate yield.
Cognizant Technology Solutions Corporation (CTSH) had a return on equity (ROE) of 15.2% in fiscal year 2025. That is above the market's typical 10-15%.
Cognizant Technology Solutions Corporation (CTSH) generated $2.36B in free cash flow over the trailing twelve months.
