COGNIZANT TECHNOLOGY SOLUTIONS CORPORATION (CTSH) — financial distillation
Annual history (10-K)
Quarterly history (10-Q)
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In brief, from the full filed history
- Revenue grew from $2.14B (period ending 2007-12-31) to $21.11B (period ending 2025-12-31) — a 13.6% annual pace across 18 year(s) of filed history.
- Net margin compressed from 16.4% to 10.6% over that same span.
- Across 54 tracked quarters, the strongest was $5.42B (quarter ending 2025-09-30) and the weakest was $685.4M (quarter ending 2008-06-30).
Annual — most recent 10-K
| Line | Value | Period ends | Form | Filing |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Revenue | $21.11B | 2025-12-31 | 10-K | 0001058290-26-000008 |
| Operating income | $3.39B | 2025-12-31 | 10-K | 0001058290-26-000008 |
| Net income | $2.23B | 2025-12-31 | 10-K | 0001058290-26-000008 |
| Diluted EPS | $4.56 | 2025-12-31 | 10-K | 0001058290-26-000008 |
| Total assets | $20.69B | 2025-12-31 | 10-K | 0001058290-26-000008 |
| Total liabilities | $5.68B | 2025-12-31 | 10-K | 0001058290-26-000008 |
| Cash & equivalents | $1.90B | 2025-12-31 | 10-K | 0001058290-26-000008 |
| Operating cash flow | $2.88B | 2025-12-31 | 10-K | 0001058290-26-000008 |
Quarterly — most recent 10-Q
| Line | Value | Period ends | Form | Filing |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Revenue | $5.41B | 2026-03-31 | 10-Q | 0001058290-26-000016 |
| Operating income | $843.0M | 2026-03-31 | 10-Q | 0001058290-26-000016 |
| Net income | $662.0M | 2026-03-31 | 10-Q | 0001058290-26-000016 |
| Diluted EPS | $1.39 | 2026-03-31 | 10-Q | 0001058290-26-000016 |
| Total assets | $20.50B | 2026-03-31 | 10-Q | 0001058290-26-000016 |
| Total liabilities | $5.43B | 2026-03-31 | 10-Q | 0001058290-26-000016 |
| Cash & equivalents | $1.50B | 2026-03-31 | 10-Q | 0001058290-26-000016 |
| Operating cash flow | $274.0M | 2026-03-31 | 10-Q | 0001058290-26-000016 |
Reading
The figures above are taken directly from filings with the U.S. Securities and Exchange Commission. The reading below was generated by a local language model from only those figures; it introduces no numbers of its own. It is not investment advice.
Cognizant Technology Solutions Corporation, as evidenced by its SEC filings, operates a large-scale business with annual revenues surging to $21.11 billion in 2025, reflecting an impressive 13.6% compound annual growth rate over the past 18 years. This growth trajectory underscores the company’s expansion within the IT services sector. However, despite this robust revenue growth, net margins have contracted from 16.4% in 2007 to 10.6% by 2025, indicating a potential challenge in maintaining profitability amidst scale.
The company’s financial health is evident through substantial total assets of $20.69 billion and manageable liabilities of $5.68 billion as of the latest annual filing. Cash and equivalents stand at $1.90 billion, providing a buffer for operations, though lower than the peak seen in 2025’s quarterly report ($1.90B). Operating cash flow, while robust at $2.88 billion annually, dipped to $274 million in Q1 2026, hinting at potential seasonal or cyclical fluctuations that warrant observation in future filings.
Investors should monitor the company’s ability to sustain its growth rate while addressing the margin compression trend. Additionally, scrutiny of quarter-to-quarter cash flow variations will be crucial, given the recent dip observed in Q1 2026. The next filing should provide insights into whether Cognizant can navigate these challenges effectively to maintain its market position and profitability.
Source: SEC EDGAR company facts for CIK 0001058290 · filings index