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About Cognizant

Cognizant is a global IT services provider, offering consulting and outsourcing services to some of the world's largest enterprises spanning the financial services, media and communications, healthcare, natural resources, and consumer products industries. Cognizant employs nearly 350,000 people globally, roughly 70% of whom are in India, although the company's headquarters are in Teaneck, New Jersey.

Ticker

$CTSH
Primary listing

Industry

IT Services

Employees

336,300

ISIN

US1924461023

Cognizant Metrics

BasicAdvanced
$39B
16.83
$4.75
0.98
$1.22
1.55%

What the Analysts think about Cognizant

Analyst ratings (Buy, Hold, Sell) for Cognizant stock.

Bulls say / Bears say

Cognizant raised its annual revenue forecast for 2025 to a range of $20.5 billion to $21.0 billion, citing strong demand for AI-powered IT services. (reuters.com)
The company announced a $2 billion increase to its share repurchase program, bringing the total authorization to $3.1 billion, demonstrating a commitment to enhancing shareholder value. (reuters.com)
Cognizant plans to invest approximately $182.76 million in a new campus in Visakhapatnam, India, expected to create around 8,000 jobs, indicating strategic expansion and growth in key markets. (reuters.com)
Cognizant forecasted its 2025 annual revenue below market estimates, attributing it to businesses tempering IT spending amid economic uncertainties and high capital costs. (reuters.com)
Activist investor Mantle Ridge has built a stake exceeding $1 billion in Cognizant, potentially leading to increased pressure on management to enhance shareholder returns, which could divert focus from long-term strategic initiatives. (reuters.com)
The company's recent revenue forecast fell below estimates due to economic uncertainty and high interest rates, indicating potential challenges in maintaining growth amid fluctuating IT service demand. (reuters.com)
Data summarised monthly by Lightyear AI. Last updated on 7 Jul 2025.

Cognizant Financial Performance

Revenues and expenses
QuarterlyAnnual
Q3 24
QoQ growth
Revenue
$37B
-39.75%
Net income
$45B
107.52%
Profit margin
37.65%
6.78%

Cognizant Earnings Performance

Company profitability
QuarterlyAnnual
Q4 23
Q1 24
Q2 24
Q3 24
Q4 24
Actual
$3.69
$2.85
$2.45
$2.42
-
Expected
$3.55
$2.61
$2.05
$2.31
$3.94
Surprise
3.94%
9.20%
19.51%
4.63%
-
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