What is Cognyte Software's earnings per share (EPS)?

Cognyte Software (CGNT) reported diluted earnings per share of $-0.01 for fiscal year 2026. This represents a 94.1% change compared to the previous fiscal year. EPS represents the portion of a company's net income allocated to each outstanding share of common stock and is widely used to evaluate profitability on a per-share basis.

Cognyte Software Financials

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Source SEC Filings (10-K/10-Q) Updated Jan 31, 2026 Currency USD FYE January

This page shows Cognyte Software (CGNT) financial statements, including the income statement, balance sheet, cash flow statement, and key financial ratios. View 8 years of annual fundamentals and quarterly data, with year-over-year growth rates and compound annual growth rates (CAGR). All figures are derived from SEC filings (10-K and 10-Q reports).

Rhea AI CGNT FY2026 2026-04-22

Margin recovery and cash conversion now explain more of Cognyte’s operating shape than simple revenue growth.

Since the loss-making trough, operating margin moved from -33.1% to 3.3%. With free cash flow positive at $29.9M while net income hovered near zero at -$638K, the remaining gap now looks more like accounting timing and non-cash charges than a still-broken core operation.

The operating improvement was not just a sales bounce: gross margin reached 72.4% as revenue hit $400.0M, showing better unit economics on the revenue that did come in. Because operating income turned positive even with R&D still running above $122.3M, the margin repair looks more like fixed-cost absorption and cost discipline than a retreat from product investment.

The balance-sheet posture looks more like an internally funded reset than a financing-dependent one: cash stayed at $116.9M and the current ratio was 1.3x. Three straight years of positive operating cash flow, ending at $40.3M, mean the turnaround has been backed by real cash generation even though liabilities still exceed equity.

Financial Health Signals

Financial Profile 37/100

Based on FY2026 annual data, averaged across the last 3 years for performance metrics (most-recent year weighted highest). How this score is calculated →

Health score ≠ stock price. This rates the quality of Cognyte Software's business: profitability, growth, balance sheet strength. It doesn't tell you whether the stock is a good buy at today's price. Not financial advice. Use it alongside valuation analysis and your own research.

Profitability

Cognyte Software has an operating margin of 3.3%, meaning the company retains $3 of operating profit per $100 of revenue. This below-average margin results in a low score of 22/100, suggesting thin profitability after operating expenses. This is up from -1.5% the prior year.

Growth

Cognyte Software's revenue grew 14.1% year-over-year to $400.0M, a solid pace of expansion. This earns a growth score of 55/100.

Leverage

Cognyte Software carries a low D/E ratio of 1.41, meaning only $1.41 of long-term debt for every $1 of shareholders' equity. This conservative leverage earns a score of 73/100, indicating a strong balance sheet with room for future borrowing.

Liquidity

Cognyte Software's current ratio of 1.33 is below the typical benchmark, resulting in a score of 22/100. However, the company holds substantial cash reserves (52% of current liabilities), which buffers actual liquidity risk. Large mature operators often run tight current ratios by design.

Cash Flow

Cognyte Software has a free cash flow margin of 7.5%, earning a moderate score of 46/100. The company generates positive cash flow after capital investments, but with room for improvement.

Returns

Cognyte Software generates a -0.3% ROE, indicating limited profit relative to shareholders' investment. This results in a returns score of 3/100. This is up from -5.8% the prior year.

Altman Z-Score Grey Zone

2.10

Cognyte Software scores 2.10, placing it in the grey zone between 1.81 and 2.99. The score is driven primarily by a large market capitalization ($731.1M) relative to total liabilities ($292.2M). This signals moderate financial risk that warrants monitoring.

Piotroski F-Score Neutral

6/9

Cognyte Software passes 6 of 9 financial strength tests. 3 of 4 profitability signals pass, 1 of 3 leverage/liquidity signals pass, both operating efficiency signals pass.

Earnings Quality Mixed

-63.21x

For every $1 of reported earnings, Cognyte Software generates $-63.21 in operating cash flow ($40.3M OCF vs -$638K net income). This mixed ratio suggests some earnings may rely on non-cash accounting items.

Key Financial Metrics

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Earnings & Revenue

Revenue

$400.0M

YoY+14.1%

5Y CAGR-2.0%

Cognyte Software generated $400.0M in revenue in fiscal year 2026. This represents an increase of 14.1% from the prior year.

EBITDA

$25.2M

YoY+196.0%

5Y CAGR-9.2%

Cognyte Software's EBITDA was $25.2M in fiscal year 2026, measuring earnings before interest, taxes, depreciation, and amortization. This represents an increase of 196.0% from the prior year.

Net Income

-$638K

YoY+94.7%

Cognyte Software reported -$638K in net income in fiscal year 2026. This represents an increase of 94.7% from the prior year.

EPS (Diluted)

$-0.01

YoY+94.1%

Cognyte Software earned $-0.01 per diluted share (EPS) in fiscal year 2026. This represents an increase of 94.1% from the prior year.

Cash & Balance Sheet

Free Cash Flow

$29.9M

YoY-17.3%

5Y CAGR-12.1%

Cognyte Software generated $29.9M in free cash flow in fiscal year 2026, representing cash available after capex. This represents a decrease of 17.3% from the prior year.

Cash & Debt

$116.9M

YoY+0.0%

5Y CAGR-5.2%

Cognyte Software held $116.9M in cash against $0 in long-term debt as of fiscal year 2026.

Dividends Per Share

N/A

Shares Outstanding

73M

YoY+0.0%

5Y CAGR+1.7%

Cognyte Software had 73M shares outstanding in fiscal year 2026. This represents an increase of 0.0% from the prior year.

Margins & Returns

Gross Margin

72.4%

YoY+2.0pp

5Y CAGR+2.3pp

Cognyte Software's gross margin was 72.4% in fiscal year 2026, indicating the percentage of revenue retained after direct costs. This is up 2.0 percentage points from the prior year.

Operating Margin

3.3%

YoY+4.8pp

5Y CAGR-0.8pp

Cognyte Software's operating margin was 3.3% in fiscal year 2026, reflecting core business profitability. This is up 4.8 percentage points from the prior year.

Net Margin

-0.2%

YoY+3.3pp

5Y CAGR-3.4pp

Cognyte Software's net profit margin was -0.2% in fiscal year 2026, showing the share of revenue converted to profit. This is up 3.3 percentage points from the prior year.

Return on Equity

-0.3%

YoY+5.5pp

5Y CAGR-5.3pp

Cognyte Software's ROE was -0.3% in fiscal year 2026, measuring profit generated per dollar of shareholder equity. This is up 5.5 percentage points from the prior year.

Capital Allocation

R&D Spending

$122.3M

YoY+13.0%

5Y CAGR-1.0%

Cognyte Software invested $122.3M in research and development in fiscal year 2026. This represents an increase of 13.0% from the prior year.

Share Buybacks

N/A

Capital Expenditures

$10.4M

YoY-1.8%

5Y CAGR-6.0%

Cognyte Software invested $10.4M in capex in fiscal year 2026, funding long-term assets and infrastructure. This represents a decrease of 1.8% from the prior year.

CGNT Income Statement

Metric	FY26	FY25	FY24	FY23	FY22	FY21
Revenue	$400.0M+14.1%	$350.6M+11.9%	$313.4M+0.4%	$312.1M-34.2%	$474.0M+6.9%	$443.5M
Cost of Revenue	$110.3M+6.4%	$103.7M+5.8%	$98.0M-18.3%	$119.9M-9.4%	$132.4M-0.2%	$132.7M
Gross Profit	$289.7M+17.3%	$246.9M+14.6%	$215.4M+12.1%	$192.1M-43.8%	$341.6M+9.9%	$310.8M
R&D Expenses	$122.3M+13.0%	$108.3M+0.9%	$107.3M-23.5%	$140.3M-2.1%	$143.4M+11.4%	$128.7M
SG&A Expenses	$153.7M+7.1%	$143.5M+14.1%	$125.8M-18.5%	$154.3M-17.0%	$185.9M+14.3%	$162.6M
Operating Income	$13.3M+358.7%	-$5.1M+71.6%	-$18.1M+82.5%	-$103.3M-1042.6%	$11.0M-40.0%	$18.3M
Interest Expense	$0	$0-100.0%	$16K-99.0%	$1.6M+714.8%	$196K+5.9%	$185K
Income Tax	$6.7M+135.0%	$2.9M+277.4%	-$1.6M-112.5%	$13.0M-30.0%	$18.5M+319.5%	$4.4M
Net Income	-$638K+94.7%	-$12.1M+22.6%	-$15.6M+86.4%	-$114.1M-666.5%	-$14.9M-204.8%	$14.2M
EPS (Diluted)	$-0.01+94.1%	$-0.17+22.7%	$-0.22+86.9%	$-1.68-663.6%	$-0.22-200.0%	$0.22

Metric	Q4'26	Q4'25	Q4'24	Q4'23	Q4'22	Q4'21	Q4'20
Revenue	N/A	N/A	N/A	N/A	N/A	N/A	N/A
Cost of Revenue	N/A	N/A	N/A	N/A	N/A	N/A	N/A
Gross Profit	N/A	N/A	N/A	N/A	N/A	N/A	N/A
R&D Expenses	N/A	N/A	N/A	N/A	N/A	N/A	N/A
SG&A Expenses	N/A	N/A	N/A	N/A	N/A	N/A	N/A
Operating Income	N/A	N/A	N/A	N/A	N/A	N/A	N/A
Interest Expense	N/A	N/A	N/A	N/A	N/A	N/A	N/A
Income Tax	N/A	N/A	N/A	N/A	N/A	N/A	N/A
Net Income	N/A	N/A	N/A	N/A	N/A	N/A	N/A
EPS (Diluted)	N/A	N/A	N/A	N/A	N/A	N/A	N/A

CGNT Balance Sheet

Metric	FY26	FY25	FY24	FY23	FY22	FY21
Total Assets	$521.1M0.0%	$521.1M+4.7%	$497.8M+5.5%	$472.1M+6.5%	$443.1M-33.3%	$664.6M
Current Assets	$298.3M0.0%	$298.3M+4.2%	$286.2M+8.0%	$265.0M+5.3%	$251.7M-40.1%	$420.1M
Cash & Equivalents	$116.9M0.0%	$116.9M+3.7%	$112.7M+51.3%	$74.5M+115.4%	$34.6M-77.3%	$152.6M
Inventory	$16.4M0.0%	$16.4M-13.6%	$19.0M-22.8%	$24.6M-2.7%	$25.3M+75.9%	$14.4M
Accounts Receivable	$122.5M0.0%	$122.5M+12.0%	$109.4M-3.4%	$113.3M+0.1%	$113.2M-36.8%	$179.2M
Goodwill	$126.6M0.0%	$126.6M+0.4%	$126.1M-0.3%	$126.6M+0.1%	$126.5M-20.1%	$158.2M
Total Liabilities	$292.2M0.0%	$292.2M+4.1%	$280.7M+9.1%	$257.3M+10.3%	$233.3M-36.2%	$365.5M
Current Liabilities	$224.0M0.0%	$224.0M+2.1%	$219.4M+15.2%	$190.5M-1.7%	$193.9M-39.3%	$319.6M
Long-Term Debt	N/A	N/A	N/A	N/A	N/A	N/A
Total Equity	$206.5M0.0%	$206.5M+4.2%	$198.2M+0.2%	$197.9M+1.9%	$194.1M-31.9%	$285.1M
Retained Earnings	-$157.3M0.0%	-$157.3M-0.4%	-$156.6M-8.3%	-$144.6M-12.1%	-$129.0M-766.5%	-$14.9M

Metric	Q4'26	Q4'25	Q4'24	Q4'23	Q4'22	Q4'21	Q4'20
Total Assets	$521.1M+4.7%	$497.8M+5.5%	$472.1M+6.5%	$443.1M-33.3%	$664.6M+5.7%	$628.8M-21.9%	$805.1M
Current Assets	$298.3M+4.2%	$286.2M+8.0%	$265.0M+5.3%	$251.7M-40.1%	$420.1M+19.9%	$350.2M-31.6%	$512.2M
Cash & Equivalents	$116.9M+3.7%	$112.7M+51.3%	$74.5M+115.4%	$34.6M-77.3%	$152.6M+94.2%	$78.6M-60.9%	$201.1M
Inventory	$16.4M-13.6%	$19.0M-22.8%	$24.6M-2.7%	$25.3M+75.9%	$14.4M-1.2%	$14.5M-2.4%	$14.9M
Accounts Receivable	$122.5M+12.0%	$109.4M-3.4%	$113.3M+0.1%	$113.2M-36.8%	$179.2M+2.4%	$175.0M-3.0%	$180.4M
Goodwill	$126.6M+0.4%	$126.1M-0.3%	$126.6M+0.1%	$126.5M-20.1%	$158.2M0.0%	$158.2M0.0%	$158.1M
Total Liabilities	$292.2M+4.1%	$280.7M+9.1%	$257.3M+10.3%	$233.3M-36.2%	$365.5M+2.0%	$358.4M+2.4%	$349.9M
Current Liabilities	$224.0M+2.1%	$219.4M+15.2%	$190.5M-1.7%	$193.9M-39.3%	$319.6M+6.9%	$299.0M+6.8%	$280.1M
Long-Term Debt	N/A	N/A	N/A	N/A	N/A	N/A	N/A
Total Equity	$206.5M+4.2%	$198.2M+0.2%	$197.9M+1.9%	$194.1M-31.9%	$285.1M+10.7%	$257.5M-42.1%	$444.5M
Retained Earnings	-$157.3M-0.4%	-$156.6M-8.3%	-$144.6M-12.1%	-$129.0M-766.5%	-$14.9M	$0	N/A

CGNT Cash Flow Statement

Metric	FY26	FY25	FY24	FY23	FY22	FY21
Operating Cash Flow	$40.3M-13.8%	$46.8M+35.4%	$34.6M+193.4%	-$37.0M-1506.3%	$2.6M-96.3%	$71.3M
Capital Expenditures	$10.4M-1.8%	$10.6M+50.5%	$7.0M-15.0%	$8.3M-29.6%	$11.8M-17.2%	$14.2M
Free Cash Flow	$29.9M-17.3%	$36.2M+31.5%	$27.5M+160.8%	-$45.3M-395.8%	-$9.1M-116.0%	$57.1M
Investing Cash Flow	-$14.1M-147.6%	-$5.7M-160.8%	$9.4M-53.5%	$20.1M+212.7%	-$17.9M-208.7%	$16.4M
Financing Cash Flow	-$24.8M-212.4%	-$8.0M-224.3%	-$2.5M+97.6%	-$102.9M-275.2%	$58.7M+128.6%	-$205.6M
Dividends Paid	N/A	N/A	N/A	N/A	N/A	N/A
Share Buybacks	N/A	N/A	N/A	N/A	N/A	N/A

Metric	Q4'26	Q4'25	Q4'24	Q4'23	Q4'22	Q4'21	Q4'20
Operating Cash Flow	N/A	N/A	N/A	N/A	N/A	N/A	N/A
Capital Expenditures	N/A	N/A	N/A	N/A	N/A	N/A	N/A
Free Cash Flow	N/A	N/A	N/A	N/A	N/A	N/A	N/A
Investing Cash Flow	N/A	N/A	N/A	N/A	N/A	N/A	N/A
Financing Cash Flow	N/A	N/A	N/A	N/A	N/A	N/A	N/A
Dividends Paid	N/A	N/A	N/A	N/A	N/A	N/A	N/A
Share Buybacks	N/A	N/A	N/A	N/A	N/A	N/A	N/A

CGNT Financial Ratios

Metric	FY26	FY25	FY24	FY23	FY22	FY21
Gross Margin	72.4%+2.0pp	70.4%+1.7pp	68.7%+7.2pp	61.6%-10.5pp	72.1%+2.0pp	70.1%
Operating Margin	3.3%+4.8pp	-1.5%+4.3pp	-5.8%+27.4pp	-33.1%-35.4pp	2.3%-1.8pp	4.1%
Net Margin	-0.2%+3.3pp	-3.4%+1.5pp	-5.0%+31.6pp	-36.6%-33.4pp	-3.1%-6.3pp	3.2%
Return on Equity	-0.3%+5.5pp	-5.8%+2.0pp	-7.9%+49.8pp	-57.7%-50.0pp	-7.7%-12.7pp	5.0%
Return on Assets	-0.1%+2.2pp	-2.3%+0.8pp	-3.1%+21.1pp	-24.2%-20.8pp	-3.4%-5.5pp	2.1%
Current Ratio	1.330.0	1.33+0.0	1.30-0.1	1.39+0.1	1.30-0.0	1.31
Debt-to-Equity	1.410.0	1.410.0	1.42+0.1	1.30+0.1	1.20-0.1	1.28
FCF Margin	7.5%-2.8pp	10.3%+1.5pp	8.8%+23.3pp	-14.5%-12.6pp	-1.9%-14.8pp	12.9%

Metric	Q4'26	Q4'25	Q4'24	Q4'23	Q4'22	Q4'21	Q4'20
Gross Margin	N/A	N/A	N/A	N/A	N/A	N/A	N/A
Operating Margin	N/A	N/A	N/A	N/A	N/A	N/A	N/A
Net Margin	N/A	N/A	N/A	N/A	N/A	N/A	N/A
Return on Equity	N/A	N/A	N/A	N/A	N/A	N/A	N/A
Return on Assets	N/A	N/A	N/A	N/A	N/A	N/A	N/A
Current Ratio	1.33+0.0	1.30-0.1	1.39+0.1	1.30-0.0	1.31+0.1	1.17-0.7	1.83
Debt-to-Equity	1.410.0	1.42+0.1	1.30+0.1	1.20-0.1	1.28-0.1	1.39+0.6	0.79
FCF Margin	N/A	N/A	N/A	N/A	N/A	N/A	N/A

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Frequently Asked Questions

What is Cognyte Software's annual revenue?

Cognyte Software (CGNT) reported $400.0M in total revenue for fiscal year 2026. This represents a 14.1% change compared to the previous fiscal year. Revenue measures the total income earned from the company's primary business operations before any expenses are deducted.

How fast is Cognyte Software's revenue growing?

Cognyte Software (CGNT) revenue grew by 14.1% year-over-year, from $350.6M to $400.0M in fiscal year 2026.

Is Cognyte Software profitable?

No, Cognyte Software (CGNT) reported a net income of -$638K in fiscal year 2026, with a net profit margin of -0.2%.

What is Cognyte Software's EBITDA?

Cognyte Software (CGNT) had EBITDA of $25.2M in fiscal year 2026, measuring earnings before interest, taxes, depreciation, and amortization.

What is Cognyte Software's gross margin?

Cognyte Software (CGNT) had a gross margin of 72.4% in fiscal year 2026, indicating the percentage of revenue retained after direct costs of goods sold.

What is Cognyte Software's operating margin?

Cognyte Software (CGNT) had an operating margin of 3.3% in fiscal year 2026, reflecting the profitability of core business operations before interest and taxes.

What is Cognyte Software's net profit margin?

Cognyte Software (CGNT) had a net profit margin of -0.2% in fiscal year 2026, representing the share of revenue converted into profit after all expenses.

What is Cognyte Software's return on equity (ROE)?

Cognyte Software (CGNT) has a return on equity of -0.3% for fiscal year 2026, measuring how efficiently the company generates profit from shareholder equity.

What is Cognyte Software's free cash flow?

Cognyte Software (CGNT) generated $29.9M in free cash flow during fiscal year 2026. This represents a -17.3% change compared to the previous fiscal year. Free cash flow represents the cash a company generates after accounting for capital expenditures, and is widely used to assess financial flexibility and shareholder value.

What is Cognyte Software's operating cash flow?

Cognyte Software (CGNT) generated $40.3M in operating cash flow during fiscal year 2026, representing cash generated from core business activities.

What are Cognyte Software's total assets?

Cognyte Software (CGNT) had $521.1M in total assets as of fiscal year 2026, including both current and long-term assets.

What are Cognyte Software's capital expenditures?

Cognyte Software (CGNT) invested $10.4M in capital expenditures during fiscal year 2026, funding long-term assets and infrastructure.

How much does Cognyte Software spend on research and development?

Cognyte Software (CGNT) invested $122.3M in research and development during fiscal year 2026.

How many shares does Cognyte Software have outstanding?

Cognyte Software (CGNT) had 73M shares outstanding as of fiscal year 2026.

What is Cognyte Software's current ratio?

Cognyte Software (CGNT) had a current ratio of 1.33 as of fiscal year 2026, which is considered adequate.

What is Cognyte Software's debt-to-equity ratio?

Cognyte Software (CGNT) had a debt-to-equity ratio of 1.41 as of fiscal year 2026, measuring the company's financial leverage by comparing total debt to shareholder equity.

What is Cognyte Software's return on assets (ROA)?

Cognyte Software (CGNT) had a return on assets of -0.1% for fiscal year 2026, measuring how efficiently the company uses its assets to generate profit.

What is Cognyte Software's Altman Z-Score?

Cognyte Software (CGNT) has an Altman Z-Score of 2.10, placing it in the Grey Zone (moderate risk). The Z-Score combines five financial ratios (working capital, retained earnings, EBIT, market capitalization, and revenue relative to total assets) to predict the likelihood of bankruptcy. Scores above 2.99 indicate financial safety while scores below 1.81 suggest financial distress. Learn more in our complete guide to financial health indicators.

What is Cognyte Software's Piotroski F-Score?

Cognyte Software (CGNT) has a Piotroski F-Score of 6 out of 9, indicating neutral financial health. The F-Score evaluates nine binary signals across profitability (positive ROA, positive cash flow, improving ROA, earnings quality), leverage (decreasing debt, improving liquidity, no share dilution), and operating efficiency (improving gross margin, improving asset turnover). Scores of 7 to 9 indicate strong and improving fundamentals. Learn more in our complete guide to financial health indicators.

Are Cognyte Software's earnings high quality?

Cognyte Software (CGNT) has an earnings quality ratio of -63.21x, considered mixed quality. This ratio compares operating cash flow to net income. A ratio above 1.0x means the company generates more cash than its reported earnings, indicating sustainable, cash-backed profits. Ratios below 1.0x suggest earnings rely on accounting accruals rather than actual cash generation. Learn more in our complete guide to financial health indicators.

How financially healthy is Cognyte Software?

Cognyte Software (CGNT) scores 37 out of 100 on our Financial Profile, indicating weak overall financial health. This composite score evaluates six dimensions: profitability (operating margin), revenue growth, leverage (debt-to-equity), liquidity (current ratio), cash flow quality (free cash flow margin), and shareholder returns (return on equity). Each dimension is normalized against standard financial benchmarks. Learn more in our complete guide to financial health indicators.