Cognizant Technology Solutions (CTSH) Financials
Key financial figures for Cognizant Technology Solutions (Q3 2026).
Cognizant Q3 2026 revenue of $5.664B grew 4.6% (4.8% constant currency) with Financial Services up 12.0%, adjusted operating margin of 16.3%, and full-year revenue guidance narrowed to a lower top end. Revenue was $5,664M, up 4.6% YoY (4.8% in constant currency), inside the company's $5.60B to $5.68B third-quarter guidance range and above its midpoint; acquisitions added about 210 basis points to growth. GAAP operating margin was 15.4% (down 60 basis points YoY, including $51M of Project Leap restructuring charges); Adjusted Operating Margin was 16.3% (up 30 basis points), the seventh straight quarter of YoY adjusted margin expansion per management. GAAP diluted EPS was $1.39 versus $0.56 a year ago, when a one-time non-cash tax charge cost $0.80; Adjusted EPS was $1.49, up 7.2% from $1.39. On the outlook: Fourth quarter revenue $5.49B to $5.57B (growth of 3.0% to 4.5%, or 3.2% to 4.7% in constant currency). Full-year 2026 revenue $22.05B to $22.14B (growth of 4.5% to 4.9%, or 4.0% to 4.4% in constant currency, versus 4.0% to 5.5% constant currency in the July guidance). Full-year Adjusted Operating Margin approximately 16.1% (30 bps expansion, versus 16.0% to 16.2% in July). Full-year Adjusted Diluted EPS $5.72 to $5.79 (8% to 10% growth, versus $5.70 to $5.82 in July). Figures are for Q3 2026, as Cognizant Technology Solutions Corporation reported them.
- Revenue
- $5.7B
- Net Income
- $627M
- EPS
- $1.39
- Total Assets
- $21.3B
- Operating Cash Flow
- $1.0B
Recent quarters
| Period | Revenue | Net Income | EPS | Operating Margin | Free Cash Flow |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Q3 FY2026 | $5.7B | $627M | $1.39 | 15.4% | $925M |
| Q2 FY2026 | $5.5B | $636M | $1.36 | 15.95% | $459M |
| Q1 FY2026 | $5.4B | $662M | $1.39 | 15.09% | $198M |
| Q4 FY2025 | $5.3B | $648M | $1.34 | 15.99% | $781M |
| Q3 FY2025 | $5.4B | $274M | $0.56 | 15.99% | $1.2B |
Recent fiscal years
| Period | Revenue | Net Income | EPS | Operating Margin | Free Cash Flow |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| FY2025 | $21.1B | $2.2B | $4.56 | 16.72% | $2.6B |
| FY2024 | $19.7B | $2.2B | $4.51 | 14.65% | $1.8B |
| FY2023 | $19.4B | $2.1B | $4.21 | 13.89% | $2.0B |
Frequently asked questions
What was Cognizant Technology Solutions Corporation's revenue last quarter?
Cognizant Technology Solutions Corporation reported revenue of $5.66 billion for Q3 FY2026, up 4.6% from the same period a year earlier.
Is Cognizant Technology Solutions Corporation profitable?
Yes. Cognizant Technology Solutions Corporation reported net income of $627.0 million for Q3 FY2026, a net margin of 11.07% on revenue.
How has Cognizant Technology Solutions Corporation's margin trended?
Operating margin was 15.4% in Q3 FY2026, compared with 15.99% in the same period a year earlier. The quarter by quarter series is on the SentiSense financials page.
How much free cash flow did Cognizant Technology Solutions Corporation generate?
Cognizant Technology Solutions Corporation generated free cash flow of $925.0 million in Q3 FY2026, after capital expenditure.
Full income statement, balance sheet and cash flow for Cognizant Technology Solutions on SentiSense, with up to forty quarters and twenty fiscal years of history.