Cognizant Reports First Quarter 2025 Results
Cognizant reported strong Q1 2025 financial results with revenue reaching $5.1 billion, marking a 7.5% year-over-year growth. The company's operating margin improved to 16.7%, up 210 basis points, while adjusted operating margin reached 15.5%, showing a 40-basis-point increase.
Key highlights include:
- GAAP EPS grew 22% to $1.34
- Adjusted EPS increased 10% to $1.23
- Trailing 12-month bookings reached $26.7 billion
- Returned $364 million to shareholders through dividends and buybacks
The company maintained its 2025 guidance with constant currency revenue growth projected at 3.5% to 6.0%. Recent acquisitions contributed 400 basis points to revenue growth. Cognizant's workforce stood at 336,300, with tech services voluntary attrition at 15.8%. The company expects to return approximately $1.7 billion to shareholders in 2025 while maintaining flexibility for growth investments.
Cognizant ha riportato risultati finanziari solidi nel primo trimestre del 2025, con ricavi pari a 5,1 miliardi di dollari, segnando una crescita del 7,5% su base annua. Il margine operativo è migliorato al 16,7%, in aumento di 210 punti base, mentre il margine operativo rettificato ha raggiunto il 15,5%, con un incremento di 40 punti base.
I punti salienti includono:
- EPS GAAP cresciuto del 22% a 1,34 dollari
- EPS rettificato aumentato del 10% a 1,23 dollari
- Ordini negli ultimi 12 mesi pari a 26,7 miliardi di dollari
- Restituiti agli azionisti 364 milioni di dollari tramite dividendi e riacquisti
L'azienda ha confermato le previsioni per il 2025, con una crescita dei ricavi a valuta costante prevista tra il 3,5% e il 6,0%. Le acquisizioni recenti hanno contribuito per 400 punti base alla crescita dei ricavi. La forza lavoro di Cognizant ammonta a 336.300 dipendenti, con un tasso di abbandono volontario nei servizi tecnologici del 15,8%. La società prevede di restituire circa 1,7 miliardi di dollari agli azionisti nel 2025, mantenendo al contempo la flessibilità per investimenti in crescita.
Cognizant reportó sólidos resultados financieros en el primer trimestre de 2025, con ingresos que alcanzaron los 5.100 millones de dólares, lo que representa un crecimiento interanual del 7,5%. El margen operativo de la compañía mejoró a 16,7%, aumentando 210 puntos básicos, mientras que el margen operativo ajustado llegó al 15,5%, mostrando un incremento de 40 puntos básicos.
Los aspectos destacados incluyen:
- EPS GAAP creció un 22% a 1,34 dólares
- EPS ajustado aumentó un 10% a 1,23 dólares
- Reservas en los últimos 12 meses alcanzaron los 26.700 millones de dólares
- Se devolvieron 364 millones de dólares a los accionistas mediante dividendos y recompras
La empresa mantuvo su guía para 2025 con un crecimiento de ingresos a moneda constante proyectado entre 3,5% y 6,0%. Las adquisiciones recientes contribuyeron con 400 puntos básicos al crecimiento de ingresos. La plantilla de Cognizant es de 336.300 empleados, con una rotación voluntaria en servicios tecnológicos del 15,8%. La compañía espera devolver aproximadamente 1.700 millones de dólares a los accionistas en 2025, manteniendo la flexibilidad para inversiones en crecimiento.
Cognizant는 2025년 1분기 강력한 재무 실적을 보고했으며, 매출은 51억 달러에 달해 전년 대비 7.5% 성장했습니다. 회사의 영업 마진은 16.7%로 210 베이시스 포인트 상승했으며, 조정 영업 마진은 15.5%로 40 베이시스 포인트 증가했습니다.
주요 내용은 다음과 같습니다:
- GAAP 주당순이익(EPS) 22% 증가하여 1.34달러 기록
- 조정 EPS는 10% 증가하여 1.23달러 달성
- 최근 12개월간 수주액 267억 달러
- 배당 및 자사주 매입을 통해 주주에게 3억 6,400만 달러 반환
회사는 2025년 가이던스를 유지하며, 환율 변동을 제외한 매출 성장률을 3.5%에서 6.0%로 예상하고 있습니다. 최근 인수가 매출 성장에 400 베이시스 포인트 기여했습니다. Cognizant의 인력은 336,300명이며, 기술 서비스 부문의 자발적 이직률은 15.8%입니다. 회사는 2025년에 약 17억 달러를 주주에게 반환할 계획이며, 성장 투자를 위한 유연성도 유지할 예정입니다.
Cognizant a publié de solides résultats financiers pour le premier trimestre 2025, avec un chiffre d'affaires atteignant 5,1 milliards de dollars, soit une croissance de 7,5 % d'une année sur l'autre. La marge opérationnelle s'est améliorée à 16,7 %, en hausse de 210 points de base, tandis que la marge opérationnelle ajustée a atteint 15,5 %, affichant une augmentation de 40 points de base.
Les points clés incluent :
- BPA GAAP en hausse de 22 % à 1,34 $
- BPA ajusté en hausse de 10 % à 1,23 $
- Commandes sur les 12 derniers mois atteignant 26,7 milliards de dollars
- Retour de 364 millions de dollars aux actionnaires via dividendes et rachats d'actions
L'entreprise a maintenu ses prévisions pour 2025 avec une croissance du chiffre d'affaires à taux de change constant prévue entre 3,5 % et 6,0 %. Les acquisitions récentes ont contribué à hauteur de 400 points de base à la croissance du chiffre d'affaires. L'effectif de Cognizant s'élève à 336 300 employés, avec un taux de rotation volontaire dans les services technologiques de 15,8 %. La société prévoit de retourner environ 1,7 milliard de dollars aux actionnaires en 2025 tout en conservant une flexibilité pour les investissements de croissance.
Cognizant meldete starke Finanzergebnisse für das erste Quartal 2025 mit einem Umsatz von 5,1 Milliarden US-Dollar, was einem Wachstum von 7,5 % im Jahresvergleich entspricht. Die operative Marge verbesserte sich auf 16,7 %, ein Anstieg um 210 Basispunkte, während die bereinigte operative Marge 15,5 % erreichte, was einem Anstieg um 40 Basispunkte entspricht.
Wichtige Highlights sind:
- GAAP-Gewinn je Aktie stieg um 22 % auf 1,34 US-Dollar
- Bereinigter Gewinn je Aktie stieg um 10 % auf 1,23 US-Dollar
- Auftragsbestand der letzten 12 Monate erreichte 26,7 Milliarden US-Dollar
- 364 Millionen US-Dollar wurden durch Dividenden und Aktienrückkäufe an Aktionäre zurückgeführt
Das Unternehmen bestätigte seine Prognose für 2025 mit einem erwarteten Umsatzwachstum bei konstanten Wechselkursen von 3,5 % bis 6,0 %. Kürzliche Akquisitionen trugen mit 400 Basispunkten zum Umsatzwachstum bei. Die Belegschaft von Cognizant umfasst 336.300 Mitarbeiter, die freiwillige Fluktuation im Technologiebereich liegt bei 15,8 %. Das Unternehmen plant, im Jahr 2025 etwa 1,7 Milliarden US-Dollar an die Aktionäre zurückzugeben und gleichzeitig die Flexibilität für Wachstumsinvestitionen zu erhalten.
- Revenue grew 7.5% YoY to $5.1B, exceeding guidance
- Operating margin improved 210 basis points YoY to 16.7%
- GAAP EPS increased 22% YoY to $1.34
- Trailing 12-month bookings reached $26.7B, up 3% YoY
- Planned $1.7B shareholder return through buybacks and dividends in 2025
- Multiple new strategic client wins and partnerships including Citizens Financial, DocuSign, and Travelport
- Gain of $62M from sale of office complex in India
- Q1 bookings declined 7% YoY
- Voluntary attrition in Tech Services remains elevated at 15.8%
- 400 basis points of revenue growth came from acquisitions rather than organic growth
- Only four large deals (>$100M) secured in Q1
Insights
Cognizant exceeded Q1 revenue/margin forecasts with 7.5% growth, expanding profits and maintaining 2025 guidance despite economic headwinds.
Cognizant delivered robust Q1 2025 financial results, with revenue of
Profitability metrics show significant improvement. GAAP operating margin expanded
The company's demand indicators present a mixed picture. Trailing 12-month bookings grew
Management maintained full-year 2025 guidance for constant currency revenue growth (
Cognizant strengthens market position through strategic AI investments, cross-industry client wins, and expanded partnerships despite competitive IT services landscape.
Cognizant's Q1 results reveal a company successfully navigating the evolving IT services landscape by focusing on AI-driven solutions. CEO Ravi Kumar's emphasis on "productivity, cost reduction and resiliency" as client priorities directly aligns with current market demands, positioning Cognizant's AI and platform capabilities as particularly relevant in today's uncertain macroeconomic environment.
The company has secured several strategic client wins across diverse sectors. The completion of Phase One of Boehringer Ingelheim's "One Medicine Platform" represents a significant digital transformation milestone, replacing over 20 legacy platforms with a unified ecosystem. Other notable engagements include a new Global Capability Center for Citizens Financial Group (scaling to 1,000 professionals by 2026), an expanded Docusign partnership focused on Intelligent Agreement Management, and a strategic infrastructure agreement with Travelport leveraging Cognizant's Neuro IT Operations platform.
Cognizant's AI strategy is materializing through tangible initiatives, including solutions built on NVIDIA AI targeting enterprise AI agents, industry-specific LLMs, digital twins for manufacturing, and foundational AI infrastructure. The company also launched an AI-powered dispute management solution with ServiceNow specifically designed for mid-market banks.
The planned 14-acre Cognizant Immersive Learning Center in Chennai represents a substantial investment in talent development, designed to train 100,000 individuals annually with smart classrooms, incubator hubs, and specialized facilities. This addresses potential scaling challenges in the AI implementation space where talent remains a key constraint.
Industry recognition from multiple analyst firms including Everest Group, IDC, ISG, and Avasant across various service categories validates Cognizant's competitive positioning in application management, industry-specific solutions, and emerging technologies.
- Revenue of
$5.1 billion 7.5% year-over-year or8.2% in constant currency1, above the high end of our guidance range - Operating margin of
16.7% increased 210 basis points year-over-year; Adjusted Operating Margin1 of15.5% increased 40 basis points year-over-year - GAAP EPS of
$1.34 22% year-over-year; Adjusted EPS of$1.23 10% year-over-year - Trailing 12-month bookings of
$26.7 billion 3% year-over-year - Returned
$364 million $1.7 billion - 2025 constant currency revenue growth guidance is unchanged at
3.5% to6.0% - 2025 Adjusted Operating Margin guidance is unchanged at
15.5% to15.7% , expansion of 20 to 40 basis points year-over-year
"We started the year on a strong note, delivering revenue and adjusted operating margin ahead of our expectations, reflecting our steadfast focus on the execution of our strategy over the last several years," said Ravi Kumar S, Chief Executive Officer. "The breadth and depth of our portfolio, combined with our deep industry and domain expertise, position us well as a strategic partner for clients in an increasingly complex macroeconomic environment. Today, productivity, cost reduction and resiliency are especially important, and we believe our differentiated AI and platform capabilities are helping clients navigate the near-term uncertainty while embarking on longer-term AI-led transformation."
$ in millions, except per share data | Q1 2025 | Q1 2024 | ||
Revenue | ||||
Y/Y Change | 7.5 % | (1.1 %) | ||
Y/Y Change CC1 | 8.2 % | (1.2 %) | ||
GAAP Operating Margin | 16.7 % | 14.6 % | ||
Adjusted Operating Margin1 | 15.5 % | 15.1 % | ||
GAAP Diluted EPS | ||||
Adjusted Diluted EPS1 |
Our recently completed acquisitions contributed approximately 400 basis points to the 2025 year-over-year revenue growth.
In the first quarter of 2025, our GAAP operating margin was positively impacted by 120 basis points, or
"Our first quarter performance reflects strong operational rigor in a period of elevated uncertainty. We delivered revenue above the high-end of our guidance and expanded adjusted operating margin by 40 basis points year-over-year. This drove adjusted EPS growth of
Bookings
On a trailing-twelve-month basis, bookings increased
Employee Metrics
On a trailing-twelve months basis, Voluntary Attrition - Tech Services was
Return of Capital to Shareholders
The Company repurchased 2.3 million shares for
Second Quarter and Full-Year 2025 Guidance2
(all growth rates year-over-year)
- Second quarter revenue is expected to be
$5.14 $5.21 billion 5.9% to7.4% , or5.0% to6.5% in constant currency. - Full-year 2025 revenue is expected to be
$20.5 $21.0 billion 3.9% to6.4% , or3.5% to6.0% in constant currency. - Full-year 2025 Adjusted Operating Margin3 is expected to be in the range of
15.5% to15.7% , or 20 to 40 basis points of expansion. - Full-year 2025 Adjusted Diluted EPS3 is expected to be in the range of
$4.98 $5.14
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1 | Constant currency ("CC") revenue growth, Adjusted Operating Margin, and Adjusted Diluted Earnings Per Share ("Adjusted Diluted EPS") are not measures of financial performance prepared in accordance with GAAP. A full reconciliation of Adjusted Operating Margin guidance to the corresponding GAAP measure on a forward-looking basis cannot be provided without unreasonable efforts. See "About Non-GAAP Financial Measures and Performance Metrics" for more information and a partial reconciliation to the most directly comparable GAAP financial measure at the end of this release. |
2 | Guidance as of April 30, 2025 |
3 | A full reconciliation of Adjusted Operating Margin and Adjusted Diluted EPS guidance to the corresponding GAAP measures on a forward-looking basis cannot be provided without unreasonable efforts. See "About Non-GAAP Financial Measures and Performance Metrics" for more information and a partial reconciliation to the most directly comparable GAAP financial measures at the end of this release. |
Select Company, Client and Partnership Announcements
Cognizant is building a portfolio of capabilities combined with deep domain expertise to harness and advance an AI-led future. Cognizant's progress has been accelerated through client agreements, platform enhancements, and partnerships. Recent announcements include:
Client Announcements
- The go-live of an end-to-end technology platform powered by the Veeva Development Cloud with Boehringer Ingelheim, a global biopharmaceutical company. The milestone marks the completion of Phase One of our contract, which was first announced in 2023. Boehringer's "One Medicine Platform," is designed to replace over 20 legacy platforms. The initiative unifies medicinal development processes and data sources into a connected ecosystem, with the aim of enhancing cross-functionality and operational efficiencies.
- An agreement with Citizens Financial Group Inc, a
U.S -based financial institution, to launch a Global Capability Center (GCC) inHyderabad, India , to accelerate innovation and the execution of the bank's enterprise technology strategy. The center is expected to scale up to 1,000 IT and data and analytics professionals by March 2026. - An expanded contract with Docusign, the Intelligent Agreement Management (IAM) company, to enhance customer support and drive digital transformation. Cognizant and Docusign are working together to develop innovative IAM solutions that optimize customer service management and streamline agreement processes globally. As part of the agreement, Cognizant will provide comprehensive customer support services for Docusign, including assistance with eSignature, billing inquiries and technical support.
- A new agreement with Travelport, a global technology company that powers bookings for hundreds of thousands of travel suppliers worldwide. The arrangement, which is expected to leverage Cognizant Neuro IT Operations platform, aims to enhance Travelport's global infrastructure, focusing on operational efficiency, reliability, and customer experience to drive modern retailing for Travelport's customers worldwide.
- The renewal of our relationship with KBC Group, a leading Belgian universal multi-channel bank-insurer, through 2027, positioning Cognizant as KBC Group's partner in supporting its IT and business transformation across the entire spectrum of IT services, including application development and maintenance, data services, infrastructure, and quality engineering.
- A strategic agreement with OMRON Corporation, a leading automation company engaged in control equipment, healthcare, social systems, and electronic components. Through this collaboration, Cognizant and OMRON plan to integrate Information Technology (IT) and Operational Technology (OT) in the manufacturing industry. The collaboration includes Cognizant being chosen as the engineering partner for OMRON's Industrial Automation Business (IAB) products.
- The extension of an agreement with Etex, a global leader in sustainable building materials and lightweight construction. The five-year collaboration will involve implementing specific GenAI and chatbot solutions to enhance user experience and automate tasks, ensuring stable and optimized delivery.
Platform Enhancements and Partnerships
- Advancements built on NVIDIA AI aimed at accelerating the cross-industry adoption of AI technology. Cognizant will offer solutions in five key areas: enterprise AI agents, industry-specific large language models (LLMs), digital twins for smart manufacturing, foundational infrastructure for AI, and the capabilities of Cognizant's Neuro® AI platform to integrate NVIDIA AI technology and orchestrate across the enterprise technology stack.
- The launch of an AI-powered dispute management solution in partnership with ServiceNow. This Business Process as a Service (BPaaS) offering is specifically designed for mid-market banks in
North America with the goal of streamlining the dispute resolution process and enhancing customer satisfaction. - A three-year strategic partnership with Upsource by Solutions, a business process outsourcing (BPO) company in
Saudi Arabia . Through this alliance, businesses across the region will gain access to Cognizant's advanced Intuitive Operations & Automation (IOA) solutions, including a Gen AI-powered financial suite, automation frameworks, and enhanced operational controls. - A new collaboration with Elektrobit, an automotive software company, to integrate Elektrobit's Software Development Kit (SDK) for EB corbos AdaptiveCore, Elektrobit's software base for high-performance controllers, into Cognizant's software-defined vehicle (SDV) solution accelerator. This enhanced accelerator aims to help original equipment manufacturers (OEMs) and Tier 1 suppliers create scalable, flexible, and cost-efficient SDV architectures. The goal is to meet customer demands by speeding up the development cycle.
Select Company Recognition, Announcements, and Analyst Ratings
- Announcement of plans to set up a 14-acre Cognizant Immersive Learning Center (CILC) at its Siruseri campus in
Chennai, India . The proposed Cognizant Immersive Learning Center, located within the company's Siruseri campus, is expected to be completed in three years. Designed to train 100,000 individuals annually, the center will feature 14,000 seats, smart classrooms, incubator hubs, client experience spaces, design thinking centers, along with residential accommodations and well-being facilities. - Belcan has been named Supplier of the Year by GE Aerospace. The Supplier of the Year award recognizes the business that exemplifies excellence in all key aspects of a valued supplier, including safety, quality, delivery, innovation, and partnership, and Belcan was selected from among over 250 suppliers.
- The opening of a new Belcan office in
Toulouse, France . This strategic expansion enables the company to better support the growing demands of the global aerospace and defense industry, as well as local original equipment manufacturers (OEMs). - Recognition on Fortune's list of "America's Most Innovative Companies 2025" for the third consecutive year. Fortune and Statista selected America's Most Innovative Companies 2025 based on product innovation, process innovation, and innovation culture.
- The 2025 World's Most Ethical Companies® recognition by Ethisphere, a global leader in defining and advancing the standards of ethical business practices. This prestigious award honors companies that demonstrate a commitment to ethical business practices through robust programs that positively impact employees, communities, and broader stakeholders.
- Recognition as a Leader by Everest Group® in:
- Application Management Services PEAK Matrix® Assessment, 2025
- Life and Annuities (L&A) Insurance BPS and Third-Party Administrator (TPA) PEAK Matrix® Assessment, 2025
- Industry 4.0 Services PEAK Matrix® Assessment, 2025
- Intelligent Process Automation (IPA) PEAK Matrix® Assessment, 2025
- Pharmacovigilance (PV) Operations PEAK Matrix® Assessment, 2025
- Supply Chain Transformation Services for Retail and CPG PEAK Matrix® Assessment, 2025
- Revenue Cycle Management (RCM) Platforms PEAK Matrix® Assessment, 2025
- Utilization Management (UM) Operations PEAK Matrix® Assessment, 2025
- Custom Application Development Services PEAK Matrix® Assessment, 2025
- Market Leader in HFS Horizons:
- Generative Enterprise Services, 2025 Report
- A Leader in IDC MarketScape:
- Worldwide Industrial IoT Consulting and Integration Services 2025 Vendor Assessment, doc #US51812824, March 2025
- Leadership in ISG Provider Lens™:
- Intelligent Automation Services, 2024 – US & EU
- Sustainability and ESG Services, 2024 – US, EU, & AUS
- Power & Utilities Industry - Services and Solutions, 2024 – US & EU
- Manufacturing Industry - Services and Solutions, 2024 – US & EU
- Salesforce Ecosystem Partners, 2025 – US,
UK , &Germany - Mainframes - Services and Solutions, 2025
- Oil and Gas Industry - Services and Solutions, 2024, – US & EU
- Leadership in Avasant's:
- Life Sciences Digital Services, 2025
- High-Tech Industry Digital Services, 2024-2025
- Tech Enabled Sustainability Services, 2025
- A Leader in NelsonHall NEAT Reports:
- Property & Casualty (P&C) Operations - Analytics & AI, 2025
Conference Call
Cognizant will host a conference call on April 30, 2025, at 5:00 p.m. (Eastern) to discuss the Company's first quarter 2025 results. To listen to the conference call, please dial (877) 810-9510 (domestic) or +1 (201) 493-6778 (international) and provide the following conference passcode: "Cognizant Call."
The conference call will also be available live on the Investor Relations section of the Cognizant website at http://investors.cognizant.com. An earnings supplement will also be available on the Cognizant website at the time of the conference call. For those who cannot access the live broadcast, a replay will be available. To listen to the replay, please dial (877) 660-6853 (domestically) or +1 (201) 612-7415 (internationally) and enter 13752315 beginning two hours after the end of the call until 11:59 p.m. (Eastern) on Wednesday, May 14, 2025. The replay will also be available at Cognizant's website www.cognizant.com for 60 days following the call.
About Cognizant
Cognizant (Nasdaq: CTSH) engineers modern businesses. We help our clients modernize technology, reimagine processes and transform experiences so they can stay ahead in our fast-changing world. Together, we're improving everyday life. See how at www.cognizant.com or @cognizant.
Forward-Looking Statements
This press release includes statements that may constitute forward-looking statements made pursuant to the safe harbor provisions of the Private Securities Litigation Reform Act of 1995, the accuracy of which is necessarily subject to risks, uncertainties and assumptions as to future events that may not prove to be accurate. These statements include, but are not limited to, express or implied forward-looking statements relating to our strategy, strategic partnerships and collaborations, competitive position and opportunities in the marketplace, investment in and growth of our business, the pace and magnitude of change and client needs related to generative AI, the effectiveness of our recruiting and talent efforts and related costs, labor market trends, the anticipated amount of capital to be returned to shareholders and our anticipated financial performance, matters related to the Belcan acquisition and other statements regarding matters that are not historical facts. These statements are neither promises nor guarantees, but are subject to a variety of risks and uncertainties, many of which are beyond our control, which could cause actual results to differ materially from those contemplated in these forward-looking statements. Existing and prospective investors are cautioned not to place undue reliance on these forward-looking statements, which speak only as of the date hereof. Factors that could cause actual results to differ materially from those expressed or implied include general economic conditions, the competitive and rapidly changing nature of the markets we compete in, our ability to successfully use AI-based technologies, the competitive marketplace for talent and its impact on employee recruitment and retention, risks related to our NextGen program and the ultimate benefits of such program, legal, reputational and financial risks resulting from cyberattacks, changes in the regulatory environment, including with respect to immigration, trade and taxes, and the other factors discussed in our most recent Annual Report on Form 10-K and other filings with the Securities and Exchange Commission. Cognizant undertakes no obligation to update or revise any forward-looking statements, whether as a result of new information, future events, or otherwise, except as may be required under applicable securities law.
About Non-GAAP Financial Measures and Performance Metrics
Non-GAAP Financial Measures
To supplement our financial results presented in accordance with GAAP, this press release includes references to the following measures defined by the Securities and Exchange Commission as non-GAAP financial measures: Adjusted Operating Margin, Adjusted Diluted EPS, free cash flow, net cash and constant currency revenue growth. These non-GAAP financial measures are not based on any comprehensive set of accounting rules or principles and should not be considered a substitute for, or superior to, financial measures calculated in accordance with GAAP, and may be different from non-GAAP financial measures used by other companies. In addition, these non-GAAP financial measures should be read in conjunction with our financial statements prepared in accordance with GAAP. The reconciliations of our non-GAAP financial measures to the corresponding GAAP measures should be carefully evaluated.
Our non-GAAP financial measures Adjusted Operating Margin and Adjusted Income from Operations exclude unusual items, such as the gain on sale of property and equipment and NextGen charges. Our non-GAAP financial measure Adjusted Diluted EPS excludes unusual items, such as the gain on sale of property and equipment and NextGen charges, net non-operating foreign currency exchange gains or losses and the tax impact of all the applicable adjustments. The income tax impact of each item excluded from Adjusted Diluted EPS is calculated by applying the statutory rate and local tax regulations in the jurisdiction in which the item was incurred. Free cash flow is defined as cash flows from operating activities plus proceeds from sale of property and equipment, net of purchases of property and equipment. Net cash is defined as cash and cash equivalents and short-term investments less short-term and long-term debt. Constant currency revenue growth is defined as revenues for a given period restated at the comparative period's foreign currency exchange rates measured against the comparative period's reported revenues.
Management believes providing investors with an operating view consistent with how we manage the Company provides enhanced transparency into our operating results. For our internal management reporting and budgeting purposes, we use various GAAP and non-GAAP financial measures for financial and operational decision-making, to evaluate period-to-period comparisons, to determine portions of the compensation for our executive officers and for making comparisons of our operating results to those of our competitors. Accordingly, we believe that the presentation of our non-GAAP measures, which exclude certain costs, when read in conjunction with our reported GAAP results, can provide useful supplemental information to our management and investors regarding financial and business trends relating to our financial condition and results of operations.
A limitation of using non-GAAP financial measures versus financial measures calculated in accordance with GAAP is that non-GAAP financial measures do not reflect all of the amounts associated with our operating results as determined in accordance with GAAP and may exclude costs that are recurring such as our net non-operating foreign currency exchange gains or losses. In addition, other companies may calculate non-GAAP financial measures differently than us, thereby limiting the usefulness of these non-GAAP financial measures as a comparative tool. We compensate for these limitations by providing specific information regarding the GAAP amounts excluded from our non-GAAP financial measures to allow investors to evaluate such non-GAAP financial measures.
Performance Metrics
Bookings are defined as total contract value (or TCV) of new contracts, including new contract sales as well as renewals and expansions of existing contracts. Bookings can vary significantly quarter to quarter depending in part on the timing of the signing of a small number of large contracts. Our book-to-bill ratio is defined as bookings for the trailing twelve months divided by revenue for the same period. Measuring bookings involves the use of estimates and judgments and there are no independent standards or requirements governing the calculation of bookings. The extent and timing of conversion of bookings to revenues may be impacted by, among other factors, the types of services and solutions sold, contract duration, the pace of client spending, actual volumes of services delivered as compared to the volumes anticipated at the time of sale, and contract modifications, including terminations, over the lifetime of a contract. The majority of our contracts are terminable by the client on short notice often without penalty, and some without notice. We do not update our bookings for subsequent terminations, reductions or foreign currency exchange rate fluctuations. Information regarding our bookings is not comparable to, nor should it be substituted for, an analysis of our reported revenues. However, management believes that it is a key indicator of potential future revenues and provides a useful indicator of the volume of our business over time. Large deals are defined as deals with a total contract value of
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COGNIZANT TECHNOLOGY SOLUTIONS CORPORATION CONSOLIDATED STATEMENTS OF OPERATIONS (Unaudited)
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(in millions, except per share data) | Three Months Ended | ||
2025 | 2024 | ||
Revenues | $ 5,115 | $ 4,760 | |
Operating expenses: | |||
Cost of revenues (exclusive of depreciation and amortization expense shown separately below) | 3,397 | 3,146 | |
Selling, general and administrative expenses | 791 | 765 | |
Restructuring charges | — | 23 | |
Depreciation and amortization expense | 136 | 131 | |
(Gain) on sale of property and equipment | (62) | — | |
Income from operations | 853 | 695 | |
Other income (expense), net: | |||
Interest income | 30 | 30 | |
Interest expense | (12) | (11) | |
Foreign currency exchange gains (losses), net | 2 | 6 | |
Other, net | (1) | 2 | |
Total other income (expense), net | 19 | 27 | |
Income before provision for income taxes | 872 | 722 | |
Provision for income taxes | (213) | (179) | |
Income (loss) from equity method investment | 4 | 3 | |
Net income | $ 663 | $ 546 | |
Basic earnings per share | $ 1.34 | $ 1.10 | |
Diluted earnings per share | $ 1.34 | $ 1.10 | |
Weighted average number of common shares outstanding - Basic | 494 | 497 | |
Dilutive effect of shares issuable under stock-based compensation plans | 1 | 1 | |
Weighted average number of common shares outstanding - Diluted | 495 | 498 | |
COGNIZANT TECHNOLOGY SOLUTIONS CORPORATION CONSOLIDATED STATEMENTS OF FINANCIAL POSITION (Unaudited)
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(in millions, except par values) | March 31, | December 31, | |
Assets | |||
Current assets: | |||
Cash and cash equivalents | $ 1,980 | $ 2,231 | |
Short-term investments | 12 | 12 | |
Trade accounts receivable, net | 4,239 | 4,059 | |
Other current assets | 1,314 | 1,202 | |
Total current assets | 7,545 | 7,504 | |
Property and equipment, net | 988 | 994 | |
Operating lease assets, net | 555 | 552 | |
Goodwill | 7,006 | 6,953 | |
Intangible assets, net | 1,555 | 1,599 | |
Deferred income tax assets, net | 1,216 | 1,248 | |
Long-term investments | 94 | 90 | |
Other noncurrent assets | 1,008 | 1,026 | |
Total assets | $ 19,967 | $ 19,966 | |
Liabilities and Stockholders' Equity | |||
Current liabilities: | |||
Accounts payable | $ 326 | $ 340 | |
Deferred revenue | 519 | 450 | |
Short-term debt | 33 | 33 | |
Operating lease liabilities | 155 | 152 | |
Accrued expenses and other current liabilities | 2,373 | 2,610 | |
Total current liabilities | 3,406 | 3,585 | |
Deferred revenue, noncurrent | 33 | 30 | |
Operating lease liabilities, noncurrent | 424 | 420 | |
Deferred income tax liabilities, net | 171 | 154 | |
Long-term debt | 567 | 875 | |
Other noncurrent liabilities | 467 | 494 | |
Total liabilities | 5,068 | 5,558 | |
Stockholders' equity: | |||
Preferred stock, | — | — | |
Class A common stock, | 5 | 5 | |
Additional paid-in capital | 19 | 13 | |
Retained earnings | 15,040 | 14,686 | |
Accumulated other comprehensive income (loss) | (165) | (296) | |
Total stockholders' equity | 14,899 | 14,408 | |
Total liabilities and stockholders' equity | $ 19,967 | $ 19,966 | |
COGNIZANT TECHNOLOGY SOLUTIONS CORPORATION Reconciliations of Non-GAAP Financial Measures (Unaudited)
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(dollars in millions, except per share amounts) | Three Months Ended | Guidance | |||
2025 | 2024 | Full Year 2025 (1) | |||
GAAP income from operations | $ 853 | $ 695 | |||
(Gain) on sale of property and equipment(a) | (62) | — | |||
NextGen charges(b) | — | 23 | |||
Adjusted Income From Operations | $ 791 | $ 718 | |||
GAAP operating margin | 16.7 % | 14.6 % | |||
(Gain) on sale of property and equipment | (1.2) | — | (0.3) % | ||
NextGen charges | — | 0.5 | — % | ||
Adjusted Operating Margin | 15.5 % | 15.1 % | |||
GAAP diluted earnings per share | $ 1.34 | $ 1.10 | |||
Effect of above adjustments, pre-tax | (0.13) | 0.05 | |||
Non-operating foreign currency exchange (gains) losses, pre-tax(c) | — | (0.01) | (c) | ||
Tax effect of above adjustments(d) | 0.02 | (0.02) | (a) (c) | ||
Adjusted Diluted Earnings Per Share | $ 1.23 | $ 1.12 | |||
(1) | A full reconciliation of Adjusted Operating Margin and Adjusted Diluted Earnings Per Share guidance to the corresponding GAAP measures on a forward-looking basis cannot be provided without unreasonable efforts, as we are unable to provide reconciling information with respect to unusual items, net non-operating foreign currency exchange gains or losses and the tax effects of these adjustments, and such adjustments may be significant.
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Notes: | |
(a) | During the three months ended March 31, 2025, we realized a gain of |
(b) | NextGen charges for the three months ended March 31, 2024 include |
(c) | Non-operating foreign currency exchange gains and losses, inclusive of gains and losses on related foreign exchange forward contracts not designated as hedging instruments for accounting purposes, are reported in "Foreign currency exchange gains (losses), net" in our unaudited consolidated statements of operations. Non-operating foreign currency exchange gains and losses are subject to high variability and low visibility and therefore cannot be provided on a forward-looking basis without unreasonable efforts. |
(d) | Presented below are the tax impacts of our non-GAAP adjustment to pre-tax income for the: |
(in millions) | Three Months Ended March 31, | ||
2025 | 2024 | ||
Non-GAAP income tax benefit (expense) related to: | |||
Gain on sale of property and equipment | $ (9) | $ — | |
NextGen charges | — | 5 | |
Foreign currency exchange gains and losses | (3) | (1) | |
The effective tax rate related to non-operating foreign currency exchange gains and losses varies depending on the jurisdictions in which such income and expenses are generated and the statutory rates applicable in those jurisdictions. As such, the income tax effect of non-operating foreign currency exchange gains and losses shown in the above table may not appear proportionate to the net pre-tax foreign currency exchange gains and losses reported in our unaudited consolidated statements of operations.
Reconciliations of Net Cash (Unaudited)
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(in millions) | March 31, 2025 | December 31, 2024 | ||
Cash and unrestricted cash equivalents | $ 1,980 | $ 2,231 | ||
Short-term investments | 12 | 12 | ||
Less: | ||||
Short-term debt | 33 | 33 | ||
Long-term debt | 567 | 875 | ||
Net cash | $ 1,392 | $ 1,335 | ||
The above tables serve to reconcile the Non-GAAP financial measures to the most directly comparable GAAP measures. Refer to the "About Non-GAAP Financial Measures and Performance Metrics" section of our press release for further information on the use of these Non-GAAP measures.
COGNIZANT TECHNOLOGY SOLUTIONS CORPORATION Revenue by Business Segment and Geography (Unaudited)
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(dollars in millions) | Three Months Ended March 31, 2025 | ||||||
Year over Year | |||||||
$ | % of total | % Change | Constant | ||||
Revenues by Segment: | |||||||
Health Sciences | $ 1,571 | 30.7 % | 10.9 % | 11.4 % | |||
Financial Services | 1,462 | 28.6 % | 5.6 % | 6.5 % | |||
Products and Resources (b) | 1,278 | 25.0 % | 12.8 % | 13.6 % | |||
Communications, Media and Technology | 804 | 15.7 % | (2.7) % | (1.9) % | |||
Total Revenues (b) | $ 5,115 | 7.5 % | 8.2 % | ||||
Revenues by Geography: | |||||||
$ 3,854 | 75.3 % | 9.5 % | 9.7 % | ||||
457 | 9.0 % | 0.2 % | 1.0 % | ||||
Continental | 493 | 9.6 % | 2.1 % | 5.0 % | |||
Europe - Total | 950 | 18.6 % | 1.2 % | 3.0 % | |||
Rest of World | 311 | 6.1 % | 3.7 % | 7.1 % | |||
Total Revenues (b) | $ 5,115 | 7.5 % | 8.2 % | ||||
Notes: | |
(a) | Constant currency revenue growth is not a measure of financial performance prepared in accordance with GAAP. See "About Non-GAAP Financial Measures and Performance Metrics" section of our press release for further information. |
(b) | For the three months ended March 31, 2025, recently completed acquisitions contributed approximately 400 basis points to overall revenue growth, including approximately 1,500 basis points of growth to our Products and Resources segment, primarily in |
COGNIZANT TECHNOLOGY SOLUTIONS CORPORATION CONDENSED CONSOLIDATED STATEMENTS OF CASH FLOWS (Unaudited)
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(in millions) | Three Months Ended March 31, | ||
2025 | 2024 | ||
Cash flows from operating activities: | |||
Net income | $ 663 | $ 546 | |
Adjustments for non-cash income and expenses | 164 | 181 | |
Changes in operating assets and liabilities, net of effects of businesses acquired | (427) | (632) | |
Net cash provided by operating activities | 400 | 95 | |
Cash flows from investing activities: | |||
Purchases of property and equipment | (77) | (79) | |
Proceeds from sale of property and equipment | 70 | — | |
Net maturities of investments | — | 262 | |
Payments for business combinations, net of cash acquired | — | (421) | |
Net cash (used in) investing activities | (7) | (238) | |
Cash flows from financing activities: | |||
Issuance of common stock under stock-based compensation plans | 19 | 20 | |
Repurchases of common stock | (209) | (133) | |
Net change in term loan borrowings and earnout obligations and and finance leases | (12) | (40) | |
Repayment of notes outstanding under the revolving credit facility | (300) | — | |
Dividends paid | (155) | (151) | |
Net cash (used in) financing activities | (657) | (304) | |
Effect of exchange rate changes on cash, cash equivalents and restricted cash and cash equivalents | 13 | (39) | |
(Decrease) in cash, cash equivalents and restricted cash and cash equivalents | (251) | (486) | |
Cash, cash equivalents and restricted cash and cash equivalents, beginning of period | 2,231 | 2,717 | |
Cash and cash equivalents, end of period | $ 1,980 | $ 2,231 | |
SUPPLEMENTAL CASH FLOW INFORMATION
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(in millions) | Three Months Ended March 31, | ||
Stock Repurchases under Board of Directors' authorized stock repurchase program: | 2025 | 2024 | |
Number of shares repurchased | 2.3 | 1.4 | |
Remaining authorized balance as of March 31, 2025 | $ 3,047 | ||
Reconciliation of Free Cash Flow Non-GAAP Financial Measure
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(in millions) | Three Months Ended March 31, | ||
2025 | 2024 | ||
Net cash provided by operating activities | $ 400 | $ 95 | |
Purchases of property and equipment | (77) | (79) | |
Proceeds from sale of property and equipment | 70 | — | |
Free cash flow | $ 393 | $ 16 | |
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