COGNIZANT TECHNOLOGY SOLUTIONS CORP — Financial Data
Annual figures from SEC EDGAR XBRL filings (10-K)
These figures are extracted directly from XBRL-tagged financial statements that COGNIZANT TECHNOLOGY SOLUTIONS CORP filed with the SEC as part of its annual 10-K reports. XBRL (eXtensible Business Reporting Language) is a structured data format the SEC requires for machine-readable financial disclosures. Values shown are as reported — negative figures indicate a loss and are shown in red.
Revenue
Total revenue from all business activities — the top line of the income statement. Represents all money earned before any expenses are deducted.
| Fiscal Year | Period End | Value | Filed |
|---|---|---|---|
| FY2025 | Dec 31, 2025 | $21.11B | Feb 12, 2026 |
| FY2025 | Dec 31, 2024 | $19.74B | Feb 12, 2026 |
| FY2025 | Dec 31, 2023 | $19.35B | Feb 12, 2026 |
| FY2024 | Dec 31, 2022 | $19.43B | Feb 12, 2025 |
| FY2023 | Dec 31, 2021 | $18.51B | Feb 14, 2024 |
| FY2022 | Dec 31, 2020 | $16.65B | Feb 15, 2023 |
| FY2019 | Dec 31, 2019 | $4.28B | Feb 14, 2020 |
| FY2019 | Sep 30, 2019 | $4.25B | Feb 14, 2020 |
| FY2019 | Jun 30, 2019 | $4.14B | Feb 14, 2020 |
| FY2019 | Mar 31, 2019 | $4.11B | Feb 14, 2020 |
Revenue
Revenue recognized from contracts with customers under ASC 606, excluding taxes collected on behalf of government authorities. This is the primary revenue concept for many companies.
| Fiscal Year | Period End | Value | Filed |
|---|---|---|---|
| FY2025 | Dec 31, 2025 | $21.11B | Feb 12, 2026 |
| FY2025 | Dec 31, 2024 | $19.74B | Feb 12, 2026 |
| FY2025 | Dec 31, 2023 | $19.35B | Feb 12, 2026 |
| FY2024 | Dec 31, 2022 | $19.43B | Feb 12, 2025 |
| FY2023 | Dec 31, 2021 | $18.51B | Feb 14, 2024 |
| FY2022 | Dec 31, 2020 | $16.65B | Feb 15, 2023 |
| FY2021 | Dec 31, 2019 | $16.78B | Feb 16, 2022 |
| FY2020 | Dec 31, 2018 | $16.13B | Feb 12, 2021 |
Revenue (Net Sales)
Net sales revenue — gross revenue less returns, allowances, and discounts. Used by many manufacturers and retailers as the primary top-line figure.
| Fiscal Year | Period End | Value | Filed |
|---|---|---|---|
| FY2017 | Dec 31, 2017 | $3.83B | Feb 27, 2018 |
| FY2017 | Sep 30, 2017 | $3.77B | Feb 27, 2018 |
| FY2017 | Jun 30, 2017 | $3.67B | Feb 27, 2018 |
| FY2017 | Mar 31, 2017 | $3.55B | Feb 27, 2018 |
| FY2017 | Dec 31, 2016 | $3.46B | Feb 27, 2018 |
| FY2017 | Sep 30, 2016 | $3.45B | Feb 27, 2018 |
| FY2017 | Jun 30, 2016 | $3.37B | Feb 27, 2018 |
| FY2017 | Mar 31, 2016 | $3.20B | Feb 27, 2018 |
| FY2016 | Dec 31, 2015 | $3.23B | Mar 1, 2017 |
| FY2016 | Sep 30, 2015 | $3.19B | Mar 1, 2017 |
Net Income
The bottom-line profit — what remains after all operating expenses, interest, taxes, and other costs are deducted. A negative value means the company reported a net loss for the year.
| Fiscal Year | Period End | Value | Filed |
|---|---|---|---|
| FY2025 | Dec 31, 2025 | $2.23B | Feb 12, 2026 |
| FY2025 | Dec 31, 2024 | $2.24B | Feb 12, 2026 |
| FY2025 | Dec 31, 2023 | $2.13B | Feb 12, 2026 |
| FY2024 | Dec 31, 2022 | $2.29B | Feb 12, 2025 |
| FY2023 | Dec 31, 2021 | $2.14B | Feb 14, 2024 |
| FY2022 | Dec 31, 2020 | $1.39B | Feb 15, 2023 |
| FY2019 | Dec 31, 2019 | $395.00M | Feb 14, 2020 |
| FY2019 | Sep 30, 2019 | $497.00M | Feb 14, 2020 |
| FY2019 | Jun 30, 2019 | $509.00M | Feb 14, 2020 |
| FY2019 | Mar 31, 2019 | $441.00M | Feb 14, 2020 |
Operating Income
Profit from core business operations before interest expense and income taxes (also known as EBIT). Excludes non-operating items, making it a cleaner measure of operational efficiency than net income.
| Fiscal Year | Period End | Value | Filed |
|---|---|---|---|
| FY2025 | Dec 31, 2025 | $3.39B | Feb 12, 2026 |
| FY2025 | Dec 31, 2024 | $2.89B | Feb 12, 2026 |
| FY2025 | Dec 31, 2023 | $2.69B | Feb 12, 2026 |
| FY2024 | Dec 31, 2022 | $2.97B | Feb 12, 2025 |
| FY2023 | Dec 31, 2021 | $2.83B | Feb 14, 2024 |
| FY2022 | Dec 31, 2020 | $2.11B | Feb 15, 2023 |
| FY2019 | Dec 31, 2019 | $626.00M | Feb 14, 2020 |
| FY2019 | Sep 30, 2019 | $669.00M | Feb 14, 2020 |
| FY2019 | Jun 30, 2019 | $619.00M | Feb 14, 2020 |
| FY2019 | Mar 31, 2019 | $539.00M | Feb 14, 2020 |
SG&A Expense
Selling, general, and administrative expenses — the overhead costs of running the business, including salaries, marketing, legal fees, and corporate office costs. Excludes COGS and R&D.
| Fiscal Year | Period End | Value | Filed |
|---|---|---|---|
| FY2025 | Dec 31, 2025 | $3.24B | Feb 12, 2026 |
| FY2025 | Dec 31, 2024 | $3.22B | Feb 12, 2026 |
| FY2025 | Dec 31, 2023 | $3.25B | Feb 12, 2026 |
| FY2024 | Dec 31, 2022 | $3.44B | Feb 12, 2025 |
| FY2023 | Dec 31, 2021 | $3.50B | Feb 14, 2024 |
| FY2022 | Dec 31, 2020 | $3.10B | Feb 15, 2023 |
| FY2019 | Dec 31, 2019 | $676.00M | Feb 14, 2020 |
| FY2019 | Sep 30, 2019 | $706.00M | Feb 14, 2020 |
| FY2019 | Jun 30, 2019 | $719.00M | Feb 14, 2020 |
| FY2019 | Mar 31, 2019 | $871.00M | Feb 14, 2020 |
Operating Cash Flow
Cash generated from core business operations — a more reliable measure of financial health than net income because it strips out non-cash items like depreciation and one-time charges.
| Fiscal Year | Period End | Value | Filed |
|---|---|---|---|
| FY2025 | Dec 31, 2025 | $2.88B | Feb 12, 2026 |
| FY2025 | Dec 31, 2024 | $2.12B | Feb 12, 2026 |
| FY2025 | Dec 31, 2023 | $2.33B | Feb 12, 2026 |
| FY2024 | Dec 31, 2022 | $2.57B | Feb 12, 2025 |
| FY2023 | Dec 31, 2021 | $2.50B | Feb 14, 2024 |
| FY2022 | Dec 31, 2020 | $3.30B | Feb 15, 2023 |
| FY2021 | Dec 31, 2019 | $2.50B | Feb 16, 2022 |
| FY2020 | Dec 31, 2018 | $2.59B | Feb 12, 2021 |
| FY2019 | Dec 31, 2017 | $2.41B | Feb 14, 2020 |
| FY2018 | Dec 31, 2016 | $1.65B | Feb 19, 2019 |
Capital Expenditures (Capex)
Cash spent on acquiring or upgrading physical assets — property, equipment, and infrastructure. High capex businesses include manufacturing, telecom, and energy companies.
| Fiscal Year | Period End | Value | Filed |
|---|---|---|---|
| FY2025 | Dec 31, 2025 | $288.00M | Feb 12, 2026 |
| FY2025 | Dec 31, 2024 | $297.00M | Feb 12, 2026 |
| FY2025 | Dec 31, 2023 | $317.00M | Feb 12, 2026 |
| FY2024 | Dec 31, 2022 | $332.00M | Feb 12, 2025 |
| FY2023 | Dec 31, 2021 | $279.00M | Feb 14, 2024 |
| FY2022 | Dec 31, 2020 | $398.00M | Feb 15, 2023 |
| FY2021 | Dec 31, 2019 | $392.00M | Feb 16, 2022 |
| FY2020 | Dec 31, 2018 | $377.00M | Feb 12, 2021 |
| FY2019 | Dec 31, 2017 | $284.00M | Feb 14, 2020 |
| FY2018 | Dec 31, 2016 | $300.00M | Feb 19, 2019 |
Total Assets
The total value of everything the company owns or controls — cash, investments, receivables, property, equipment, and intangibles. Reported as of fiscal year end.
| Fiscal Year | Period End | Value | Filed |
|---|---|---|---|
| FY2025 | Dec 31, 2025 | $20.69B | Feb 12, 2026 |
| FY2025 | Dec 31, 2024 | $19.97B | Feb 12, 2026 |
| FY2024 | Dec 31, 2023 | $18.48B | Feb 12, 2025 |
| FY2023 | Dec 31, 2022 | $17.85B | Feb 14, 2024 |
| FY2022 | Dec 31, 2021 | $17.85B | Feb 15, 2023 |
| FY2021 | Dec 31, 2020 | $16.92B | Feb 16, 2022 |
| FY2020 | Dec 31, 2019 | $16.20B | Feb 12, 2021 |
| FY2019 | Dec 31, 2018 | $15.85B | Feb 14, 2020 |
| FY2018 | Dec 31, 2017 | $15.22B | Feb 19, 2019 |
| FY2017 | Dec 31, 2016 | $14.26B | Feb 27, 2018 |
Total Liabilities
All financial obligations owed to outside parties — including debt, accounts payable, accrued expenses, and deferred revenue. Subtracting liabilities from total assets gives stockholders' equity.
| Fiscal Year | Period End | Value | Filed |
|---|---|---|---|
| FY2025 | Dec 31, 2025 | $5.68B | Feb 12, 2026 |
| FY2025 | Dec 31, 2024 | $5.56B | Feb 12, 2026 |
| FY2024 | Dec 31, 2023 | $5.26B | Feb 12, 2025 |
| FY2023 | Dec 31, 2022 | $5.54B | Feb 14, 2024 |
| FY2022 | Dec 31, 2021 | $5.86B | Feb 15, 2023 |
| FY2021 | Dec 31, 2020 | $6.09B | Feb 16, 2022 |
| FY2020 | Dec 31, 2019 | $5.18B | Feb 12, 2021 |
| FY2019 | Dec 31, 2018 | $4.42B | Feb 14, 2020 |
| FY2018 | Dec 31, 2017 | $4.55B | Feb 19, 2019 |
| FY2017 | Dec 31, 2016 | $3.53B | Feb 27, 2018 |
Stockholders Equity
The net worth attributable to shareholders: total assets minus total liabilities. Also called book value. Can be negative if liabilities exceed assets, which is common in capital-intensive industries.
| Fiscal Year | Period End | Value | Filed |
|---|---|---|---|
| FY2025 | Dec 31, 2025 | $15.02B | Feb 12, 2026 |
| FY2025 | Dec 31, 2024 | $14.41B | Feb 12, 2026 |
| FY2025 | Dec 31, 2023 | $13.23B | Feb 12, 2026 |
| FY2025 | Dec 31, 2022 | $12.31B | Feb 12, 2026 |
| FY2024 | Dec 31, 2021 | $11.99B | Feb 12, 2025 |
| FY2023 | Dec 31, 2020 | $10.84B | Feb 14, 2024 |
| FY2022 | Dec 31, 2019 | $11.02B | Feb 15, 2023 |
| FY2021 | Dec 31, 2018 | $11.42B | Feb 16, 2022 |
| FY2020 | Dec 31, 2017 | $10.67B | Feb 12, 2021 |
| FY2019 | Dec 31, 2016 | $10.73B | Feb 14, 2020 |
Goodwill
An intangible asset representing the premium paid above fair value when acquiring another company. A large goodwill balance signals a history of acquisitions at premium prices.
| Fiscal Year | Period End | Value | Filed |
|---|---|---|---|
| FY2025 | Dec 31, 2025 | $7.11B | Feb 12, 2026 |
| FY2025 | Dec 31, 2024 | $6.95B | Feb 12, 2026 |
| FY2025 | Dec 31, 2023 | $6.09B | Feb 12, 2026 |
| FY2024 | Dec 31, 2022 | $5.71B | Feb 12, 2025 |
| FY2023 | Dec 31, 2021 | $5.62B | Feb 14, 2024 |
| FY2022 | Dec 31, 2020 | $5.03B | Feb 15, 2023 |
| FY2021 | Dec 31, 2019 | $3.98B | Feb 16, 2022 |
| FY2020 | Dec 31, 2018 | $3.48B | Feb 12, 2021 |
| FY2019 | Dec 31, 2017 | $2.70B | Feb 14, 2020 |
| FY2018 | Dec 31, 2016 | $2.55B | Feb 19, 2019 |
Retained Earnings
Cumulative net income kept by the company rather than distributed as dividends. A growing retained earnings balance indicates consistent profitability; a deficit indicates cumulative losses.
| Fiscal Year | Period End | Value | Filed |
|---|---|---|---|
| FY2025 | Dec 31, 2025 | $15.16B | Feb 12, 2026 |
| FY2025 | Dec 31, 2024 | $14.69B | Feb 12, 2026 |
| FY2024 | Dec 31, 2023 | $13.30B | Feb 12, 2025 |
| FY2023 | Dec 31, 2022 | $12.59B | Feb 14, 2024 |
| FY2022 | Dec 31, 2021 | $11.92B | Feb 15, 2023 |
| FY2021 | Dec 31, 2020 | $10.69B | Feb 16, 2022 |
| FY2020 | Dec 31, 2019 | $11.02B | Feb 12, 2021 |
| FY2019 | Dec 31, 2018 | $11.49B | Feb 14, 2020 |
| FY2018 | Dec 31, 2017 | $10.54B | Feb 19, 2019 |
| FY2017 | Dec 31, 2016 | $10.48B | Feb 27, 2018 |
Cash & Equivalents
Highly liquid assets the company holds — cash on hand, bank balances, and short-term investments with maturities of three months or less. A key indicator of short-term financial health.
| Fiscal Year | Period End | Value | Filed |
|---|---|---|---|
| FY2025 | Dec 31, 2025 | $1.90B | Feb 12, 2026 |
| FY2025 | Dec 31, 2024 | $2.23B | Feb 12, 2026 |
| FY2024 | Dec 31, 2023 | $2.62B | Feb 12, 2025 |
| FY2023 | Dec 31, 2022 | $2.19B | Feb 14, 2024 |
| FY2022 | Dec 31, 2021 | $1.79B | Feb 15, 2023 |
| FY2022 | Dec 31, 2020 | $2.68B | Feb 15, 2023 |
| FY2020 | Dec 31, 2019 | $2.65B | Feb 12, 2021 |
| FY2019 | Dec 31, 2018 | $1.16B | Feb 14, 2020 |
| FY2019 | Dec 31, 2017 | $1.93B | Feb 14, 2020 |
| FY2019 | Dec 31, 2016 | $2.03B | Feb 14, 2020 |
Long-Term Debt
Debt obligations due more than one year from the balance sheet date — bonds, term loans, and notes payable. High long-term debt relative to equity can signal elevated financial leverage.
| Fiscal Year | Period End | Value | Filed |
|---|---|---|---|
| FY2018 | Dec 31, 2018 | $750.00M | Feb 19, 2019 |
| FY2017 | Dec 31, 2017 | $800.00M | Feb 27, 2018 |
| FY2016 | Dec 31, 2016 | $881.00M | Mar 1, 2017 |
| FY2015 | Dec 31, 2015 | $937.50M | Feb 25, 2016 |
| FY2014 | Dec 31, 2014 | $987.50M | Feb 27, 2015 |
EPS (Basic)
Net income divided by the weighted average shares outstanding. Basic EPS does not account for dilutive securities like options or convertible bonds — use diluted EPS for a more conservative view.
| Fiscal Year | Period End | Value | Filed |
|---|---|---|---|
| FY2025 | Dec 31, 2025 | 4 | Feb 12, 2026 |
| FY2025 | Dec 31, 2024 | 4 | Feb 12, 2026 |
| FY2025 | Dec 31, 2023 | 4 | Feb 12, 2026 |
| FY2024 | Dec 31, 2022 | 4 | Feb 12, 2025 |
| FY2023 | Dec 31, 2021 | 4 | Feb 14, 2024 |
| FY2022 | Dec 31, 2020 | 2 | Feb 15, 2023 |
| FY2019 | Dec 31, 2019 | 0 | Feb 14, 2020 |
| FY2019 | Sep 30, 2019 | 0 | Feb 14, 2020 |
| FY2019 | Jun 30, 2019 | 0 | Feb 14, 2020 |
| FY2019 | Mar 31, 2019 | 0 | Feb 14, 2020 |
EPS (Diluted)
Net income divided by the fully diluted share count — including all potential shares from options, warrants, and convertible instruments. The more conservative and widely cited EPS figure.
| Fiscal Year | Period End | Value | Filed |
|---|---|---|---|
| FY2025 | Dec 31, 2025 | 4 | Feb 12, 2026 |
| FY2025 | Dec 31, 2024 | 4 | Feb 12, 2026 |
| FY2025 | Dec 31, 2023 | 4 | Feb 12, 2026 |
| FY2024 | Dec 31, 2022 | 4 | Feb 12, 2025 |
| FY2023 | Dec 31, 2021 | 4 | Feb 14, 2024 |
| FY2022 | Dec 31, 2020 | 2 | Feb 15, 2023 |
| FY2019 | Dec 31, 2019 | 0 | Feb 14, 2020 |
| FY2019 | Sep 30, 2019 | 0 | Feb 14, 2020 |
| FY2019 | Jun 30, 2019 | 0 | Feb 14, 2020 |
| FY2019 | Mar 31, 2019 | 0 | Feb 14, 2020 |
Shares Outstanding
Total common shares issued and held by all shareholders, excluding treasury shares. Combined with market price gives market capitalization.
| Fiscal Year | Period End | Value | Filed |
|---|---|---|---|
| FY2025 | Dec 31, 2025 | 479.00M | Feb 12, 2026 |
| FY2025 | Dec 31, 2024 | 495.00M | Feb 12, 2026 |
| FY2024 | Dec 31, 2023 | 498.00M | Feb 12, 2025 |
| FY2023 | Dec 31, 2022 | 509.00M | Feb 14, 2024 |
| FY2022 | Dec 31, 2021 | 525.00M | Feb 15, 2023 |
| FY2021 | Dec 31, 2020 | 530.00M | Feb 16, 2022 |
| FY2020 | Dec 31, 2019 | 548.00M | Feb 12, 2021 |
| FY2019 | Dec 31, 2018 | 577.00M | Feb 14, 2020 |
| FY2018 | Dec 31, 2017 | 588.00M | Feb 19, 2019 |
| FY2017 | Dec 31, 2016 | 608.00M | Feb 27, 2018 |
Dividends Paid
Cash dividends distributed to common shareholders during the period. Shown as a positive value despite being a cash outflow in the SEC filing.
| Fiscal Year | Period End | Value | Filed |
|---|---|---|---|
| FY2025 | Dec 31, 2025 | $610.00M | Feb 12, 2026 |
| FY2025 | Dec 31, 2024 | $600.00M | Feb 12, 2026 |
| FY2025 | Dec 31, 2023 | $591.00M | Feb 12, 2026 |
| FY2024 | Dec 31, 2022 | $564.00M | Feb 12, 2025 |
| FY2023 | Dec 31, 2021 | $509.00M | Feb 14, 2024 |
| FY2022 | Dec 31, 2020 | $480.00M | Feb 15, 2023 |
| FY2021 | Dec 31, 2019 | $453.00M | Feb 16, 2022 |
| FY2020 | Dec 31, 2018 | $468.00M | Feb 12, 2021 |
| FY2019 | Dec 31, 2017 | $265.00M | Feb 14, 2020 |
| FY2018 | Dec 31, 2016 | $0 | Feb 19, 2019 |