Every 8-K that Cognizant Technology Solutions (CTSH) has filed with the SEC in the last 24 months is listed below, newest first, and each one links through to the document itself with the summary and the scores our analysis gives it.
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Cognizant Technology Solutions reported second quarter 2026 results with revenue of $5.5 billion ($5,481 million), up 4.5% year over year, or 4.1% in constant currency. GAAP operating margin was 15.9% and Adjusted Operating Margin was 16.0%, expanding 30 and 40 basis points, respectively. GAAP diluted EPS was $1.36 and Adjusted Diluted EPS was $1.37, up 3.8% and 4.6%.
Trailing‑twelve‑month bookings reached $29.1 billion, a 5% increase and a book‑to‑bill ratio of about 1.3x, while second‑quarter bookings declined 6%. Financial Services, the largest segment, delivered $1,733 million of revenue and 12.0% year‑over‑year growth, with other segments and regions growing at low single‑digit rates.
Operating cash flow in the quarter was $558 million and free cash flow was $459 million. Cognizant repurchased 22.5 million shares for $1,153 million and paid $157 million in dividends, leaving $2.3 billion available under its repurchase authorization. Management now expects full‑year 2026 revenue of $22.04–$22.35 billion, Adjusted Operating Margin of 16.0–16.2%, and Adjusted Diluted EPS of $5.70–$5.82, implying 8–10% adjusted EPS growth.
Cognizant Technology Solutions Corporation reported that a U.S. District Court has preliminarily approved a proposed settlement of a long-running stockholder derivative action related to alleged historical conduct at the company. Under the stipulation, the company’s directors’ and officers’ insurers would pay $5.5 million to Cognizant, subject to court approval and less any court-approved attorneys’ fees and expenses. The settlement, which Defendants enter without admitting wrongdoing, would release derivative claims in exchange for this insurer-funded payment and mutual releases. A settlement hearing is scheduled for September 14, 2026, and current stockholders as of November 25, 2025 may object by written submission by August 31, 2026.
Cognizant Technology Solutions Corporation reported the results of its annual shareholder meeting held on June 2, 2026. Shareholder turnout was high, with 440,240,915 Class A shares represented out of 473,867,780 outstanding as of the April 6, 2026 record date, equal to approximately 92.90% participation.
All 13 director nominees were re-elected, each receiving significantly more votes "for" than "against." Shareholders approved the advisory "say-on-pay" proposal on executive compensation and ratified PricewaterhouseCoopers LLP as independent registered public accounting firm for the year ending December 31, 2026. A shareholder proposal to adopt a shareholder right to act by written consent did not receive sufficient support and was not approved.
Cognizant Technology Solutions plans to borrow $1 billion under its existing revolving credit facility. The company notified lenders on May 15, 2026, with funding expected on May 20, 2026. This borrowing is made under a Credit Agreement originally dated October 6, 2022 and amended on April 18, 2024, with JPMorgan Chase Bank acting as administrative agent.
Cognizant Technology Solutions is expanding its share repurchase plans following Board approval of a $2 billion increase to its existing stock repurchase authorization. With this change, there is approximately $3.45 billion remaining available for buybacks as of May 17, 2026.
For 2026, the company has raised its share repurchase target by $1 billion to a total of $2 billion, with the additional $1 billion in repurchases expected to be completed during the second quarter of 2026. Management links this decision to confidence in Cognizant’s AI-led growth prospects and a belief that the current share price undervalues those opportunities.
To support this capital return and the anticipated closing of the previously announced acquisition of Astreya, Cognizant plans to draw down $1 billion from its existing revolving credit facility. The company reiterates its long-term capital allocation framework, highlighting flexibility to continue strategic mergers and acquisitions alongside returning cash to shareholders.
Cognizant Technology Solutions reported first quarter 2026 revenue of $5.413 billion, up 5.8% year-over-year, or 3.9% in constant currency. GAAP operating margin was 15.6%, and GAAP diluted EPS was $1.39, while adjusted diluted EPS rose to $1.40 from $1.23 a year earlier.
Trailing 12‑month bookings reached $29.6 billion, up 11% and representing a book‑to‑bill of about 1.4x, helped by seven large deals including one mega deal. The company ended the quarter with 357,600 employees and voluntary Tech Services attrition of 12.3%.
Cognizant introduced Project Leap, expected to generate $200–$300 million of 2026 savings and drive full‑year 2026 adjusted operating margin guidance to 16.0%–16.2%. The program is expected to incur $230–$320 million of costs, largely in 2026, mainly severance and other personnel‑related charges.
Cognizant Technology Solutions Corporation announced an internal leadership change in its senior ranks. Effective February 23, 2026, Balu Ganesh Ayyar moved from his prior role as President – Intuitive Operations and Automation and Industry Solutions to become President – Asia Pacific & Japan and Industry Solutions Group.
This change shifts his responsibilities toward leading the company’s Asia Pacific and Japan operations while maintaining oversight of industry solutions. The update reflects a reallocation of executive duties rather than an addition or departure at the leadership level.
Cognizant Technology Solutions Corporation filed a Form 8-K after issuing a press release reporting its financial results for the quarter and year ended December 31, 2025. The company also provided an investor infographic and an investor presentation with additional financial information for the same period, all furnished as exhibits.
Cognizant Technology Solutions Corporation furnished information about its latest quarterly performance by attaching its financial materials to a current report. The company issued a press release, an embedded investor infographic, and an investor presentation covering financial results for the quarter ended September 30, 2025. These documents are included as Exhibits 99.1, 99.2, and 99.3, providing more detail on the company’s operations and financial condition for that period.