Cognizant Technology Solutions Corporation

As of June 30, 2026, Cognizant Technology Solutions Corporation Class A carries a market capitalization of 15.38B, placing it among publicly traded companies globally. Its enterprise value stands at 16.29B, reflecting the total theoretical takeover cost after accounting for cash holdings and debt obligations.

Cognizant Technology Solutions Corporation Class A's next confirmed earnings release is scheduled for October 29, 2026.

As of June 30, 2026, Cognizant Technology Solutions Corporation Class A has 452.00M shares outstanding.

As of June 30, 2026, Cognizant Technology Solutions Corporation Class A trades at a trailing price-to-earnings ratio of 8.36. The price-to-sales ratio is 0.86, and the price-to-book ratio stands at 1.21.

As of June 30, 2026, Cognizant Technology Solutions Corporation Class A trades at an EV/EBITDA multiple of 4.66 - the valuation measure that neutralizes differences in capital structure, tax rates, and depreciation policy, making it the standard yardstick for comparing companies across an industry. The EV/Sales ratio of 0.86 reflects the premium investors pay for the company's revenue stream, a useful check when earnings are depressed or negative. Its EV/EBIT multiple of 5.42 values the business against core operating earnings after depreciation, a stricter test than EV/EBITDA for capital-intensive businesses. Cognizant Technology Solutions Corporation Class A trades at an EV/FCF ratio of 7.10, comparing the total takeover cost of the business to the cash it actually generates for all capital providers. These enterprise value multiples are built on an enterprise value of 16.29B versus a market cap of 15.38B, with the gap driven by net debt and cash on the balance sheet.

As of June 30, 2026, Cognizant Technology Solutions Corporation Class A maintains a current ratio of 2.18, meaning it holds 2.2x the short-term assets needed to cover near-term liabilities. The debt-to-equity ratio is 14.48, indicating elevated leverage, while an interest coverage ratio of 110.97 demonstrates strong ability to service its debt obligations.

Over the twelve months ended June 30, 2026, Cognizant Technology Solutions Corporation Class A posted a return on equity (ROE) of 14.92, showing how much profit the company earns on every dollar of shareholder capital. Return on invested capital (ROIC) comes in at 13.17 - the clearest signal of whether the business earns more on its capital than that capital costs, and the core measure of a durable competitive advantage. Return on assets (ROA) stands at 10.83, measuring how efficiently the asset base is converted into earnings. Return on capital employed (ROCE) is 13.58, useful for judging operating efficiency across full business cycles. The company generates approximately 54,450.25 in revenue per employee across its workforce of 347,900.00, a quick read on workforce productivity versus industry peers.

Over the twelve months ended June 30, 2026, Cognizant Technology Solutions Corporation Class A recorded 1.13B in income tax expense. That works out to an effective tax rate of 36.70, which can sit above or below the statutory corporate tax rate depending on foreign earnings mix, tax credits, and one-off items. Taxes are levied on pretax income of 3.07B, leaving 1.94B in net income after tax - the gap is what shifts in the tax rate do to reported earnings and EPS.

As of the close on October 22, 2026, Cognizant Technology Solutions Corporation Class A's stock has gained approximately 9.96% over the past 52 weeks. The 50-day moving average sits at 53.63, while the 200-day moving average is 51.09.

Over the twelve months ended June 30, 2026, Cognizant Technology Solutions Corporation Class A generated 18.94B in revenue and converted that into 1.94B in net income, yielding earnings per share of 4.07. EBITDA reached 3.50B, while operating income came in at 3.08B.

As of June 30, 2026, Cognizant Technology Solutions Corporation Class A holds 919.94M in cash and equivalents against 1.83B in total debt, resulting in a net debt position of 456.91M. Total book value stands at 12.66B, with working capital of 3.58B providing operational flexibility.

Cognizant Technology Solutions Corporation Class A produced 2.55B in operating cash flow over the twelve months ended June 30, 2026. After subtracting -279.22M in capital expenditures, free cash flow totaled 2.27B - equivalent to 4.76 per share.

Over the twelve months ended June 30, 2026, Cognizant Technology Solutions Corporation Class A posted a gross margin of 33.44, reflecting its pricing power and cost economics. The operating margin of 16.26 and net profit margin of 10.26 provide insight into operational efficiency.

Over the twelve months ended June 30, 2026, Cognizant Technology Solutions Corporation Class A paid dividends of 1.13 per share. The dividend payout ratio of 27.84 indicates the proportion of earnings distributed to shareholders, a key gauge of how sustainable the dividend is and how much room remains for future dividend growth. Free cash flow yield stands at 13.98, showing how much cash the business generates relative to its market value - dividends covered by free cash flow are generally more durable than those funded by debt. Total shareholder yield reaches 11.48, combining dividends paid with share buybacks and debt reduction for a fuller picture of capital returned to Cognizant Technology Solutions Corporation Class A shareholders.

Cognizant Technology Solutions Corporation Class A's most recent stock split took place on March 10, 2014 with a 1:2 split ratio.

As of June 30, 2026, Cognizant Technology Solutions Corporation Class A has an Altman Z-Score of 6.96, well above the 3.0 threshold that indicates strong financial health and minimal bankruptcy risk.