Insider 10b5-1 sales at Cognizant (NASDAQ: CTSH) total 476 shares

Rhea-AI Filing Summary

Alina Kerdman reported sales of Common Stock via Rule 144/Form 144 notices. The filings list multiple 10b5-1 plan sales on 03/02/2026, 03/16/2026, and 04/02/2026 for 151, 131, and 194 shares respectively, with corresponding cash figures shown. The transactions are labeled as 10b5-1 sales and reference Restricted Stock Units dated 02/16/2026.

Insights

Corporate Governance Analyst

Insider filed routine sale notices under a 10b5-1 plan; amounts are small.

The excerpt lists three reported 10b5-1 sales by Alina Kerdman on 03/02/2026 (151 shares, 11890.26 shown for a different line), 03/16/2026 (131 shares, 7962.18), and 04/02/2026 (194 shares, 11890.26). These entries are presented as executed under a pre-arranged trading plan.

Given the small share counts reported, this filing appears routine and unlikely to alter company-level ownership materially. Subsequent filings or a full Form 144 would provide placement/receiving broker details and confirm cash‑flow recipients.

Key Figures

Sale on 03/02/2026: 151 shares Sale on 03/16/2026: 131 shares Sale on 04/02/2026: 194 shares +2 more

5 metrics

Sale on 03/02/2026 151 shares 10b5-1 sale dated <date>03/02/2026</date>

Sale on 03/16/2026 131 shares 10b5-1 sale dated <date>03/16/2026</date>

Sale on 04/02/2026 194 shares 10b5-1 sale dated <date>04/02/2026</date>

Cash figure shown (line) <money>11890.26</money> Appears adjacent to the 04/02/2026 and 03/02/2026 sale lines

Cash figure (03/16/2026 line) <money>7962.18</money> Shown adjacent to the 03/16/2026 sale line

Key Terms

10b5-1, Form 144, Restricted Stock Units

3 terms

10b5-1 regulatory

"10b5-1 Sales for ALINA KERDMAN 300 Frank W. Burr Blvd."

A 10b5-1 plan is a pre-set schedule that lets company insiders buy or sell shares according to written instructions made when they do not possess material, nonpublic information. Think of it as a timed automatic payment for stock trades: it helps insiders avoid accusations of trading on secret information and gives outside investors a clearer signal about whether sales are routine or potentially informative about the company’s prospects.

Form 144 regulatory

"144: Securities Sold During The Past 3 Months"

Form 144 is a document that investors must file with the government when they plan to sell a large number of shares of a company's stock. It helps ensure transparency so everyone knows how many shares are being sold and when, which can impact the stock's price.

Restricted Stock Units financial

"Common | 02/16/2026 | Restricted Stock Units"

Restricted stock units are a type of company reward where employees are promised shares of stock, but they only fully own these shares after meeting certain conditions, like staying with the company for a set time. They matter because they can become valuable assets and are often used to motivate employees to help the company succeed.

Form 144 Filer Information	UNITED STATES SECURITIES AND EXCHANGE COMMISSION Washington, D.C. 20549 Form 144 NOTICE OF PROPOSED SALE OF SECURITIES PURSUANT TO RULE 144 UNDER THE SECURITIES ACT OF 1933
FORM 144

144: Filer Information

Filer CIK
Filer CCC
Is this a LIVE or TEST Filing?	LIVE TEST
Submission Contact Information
Name
Phone
E-Mail Address

144: Issuer Information

Name of Issuer

SEC File Number

Address of Issuer

Phone

Name of Person for Whose Account the Securities are To Be Sold

See the definition of "person" in paragraph (a) of Rule 144. Information is to be given not only as to the person for whose account the securities are to be sold but also as to all other persons included in that definition. In addition, information shall be given as to sales by all persons whose sales are required by paragraph (e) of Rule 144 to be aggregated with sales for the account of the person filing this notice.

Relationship to Issuer

144: Securities Information

Title of the Class of Securities To Be Sold	Name and Address of the Broker	Number of Shares or Other Units To Be Sold	Aggregate Market Value	Number of Shares or Other Units Outstanding	Approximate Date of Sale	Name the Securities Exchange
Common	Morgan Stanley Smith Barney LLC Executive Financial Services 1 New York Plaza 8th Floor New York NY 10004	433	20407.29	473869469	05/18/2026	NASDAQ

Furnish the following information with respect to the acquisition of the securities to be sold and with respect to the payment of all or any part of the purchase price or other consideration therefor:

144: Securities To Be Sold

Title of the Class	Date you Acquired	Nature of Acquisition Transaction	Name of Person from Whom Acquired	Is this a Gift?	Date Donor Acquired	Amount of Securities Acquired	Date of Payment	Nature of Payment *
Common	02/16/2026	Restricted Stock Units	Issuer			433	02/16/2026	N/A

* If the securities were purchased and full payment therefor was not made in cash at the time of purchase, explain in the table or in a note thereto the nature of the consideration given. If the consideration consisted of any note or other obligation, or if payment was made in installments describe the arrangement and state when the note or other obligation was discharged in full or the last installment paid.

Furnish the following information as to all securities of the issuer sold during the past 3 months by the person for whose account the securities are to be sold.

144: Securities Sold During The Past 3 Months

Name and Address of Seller	Title of Securities Sold	Date of Sale	Amount of Securities Sold	Gross Proceeds
10b5-1 Sales for ALINA KERDMAN 300 Frank W. Burr Blvd. Suite 36, 6th Fl Teaneck NJ 07666	Common	04/02/2026	194	11890.26
10b5-1 Sales for ALINA KERDMAN 300 Frank W. Burr Blvd. Suite 36, 6th Fl Teaneck NJ 07666	Common	03/16/2026	131	7962.18
10b5-1 Sales for ALINA KERDMAN 300 Frank W. Burr Blvd. Suite 36, 6th Fl Teaneck NJ 07666	Common	03/02/2026	151	9537.16

144: Remarks and Signature

Remarks

Date of Notice

Date of Plan Adoption or Giving of Instruction, If Relying on Rule 10b5-1

ATTENTION:

The person for whose account the securities to which this notice relates are to be sold hereby represents by signing this notice that he does not know any material adverse information in regard to the current and prospective operations of the Issuer of the securities to be sold which has not been publicly disclosed. If such person has adopted a written trading plan or given trading instructions to satisfy Rule 10b5-1 under the Exchange Act, by signing the form and indicating the date that the plan was adopted or the instruction given, that person makes such representation as of the plan adoption or instruction date.

Signature

ATTENTION: Intentional misstatements or omission of facts constitute Federal Criminal Violations (See 18 U.S.C. 1001)

FAQ

What does the Form 144 filing for CTSH show?

The filing shows reported 10b5-1 sales by Alina Kerdman on 03/02/2026, 03/16/2026, and 04/02/2026. The entries list 151, 131, and 194 shares with cash figures shown alongside each line.

Were the sales reported as part of a 10b5-1 plan?

Yes. The entries are labeled as 10b5-1 Sales, indicating they were executed under a pre-arranged trading plan. The document specifically tags each transaction line with the 10b5-1 designation.

How many shares did Alina Kerdman sell in the listed transactions?

The excerpt lists three sales totaling 476 shares across the three dates: 151, 131, and 194. Each sale line also shows a monetary figure adjacent to the share count.

Do the filings state who received the proceeds?

The provided excerpt does not specify the recipient of proceeds beyond the sales listing. It shows cash figures beside each sale line but does not explicitly name the payee or describe cash‑flow treatment.

Are the sold shares related to restricted stock units (RSUs)?

The content references Restricted Stock Units with a date of 02/16/2026, suggesting the transactions relate to RSU‑derived shares. The filing links RSUs and subsequent 10b5-1 sales in the same excerpt.