Vanguard holds 26.22M Cognizant shares (NASDAQ: CTSH) in 13G

Rhea-AI Filing Summary

Cognizant Technology Solutions Corp ownership filing: Vanguard Portfolio Management reports beneficial ownership of 26,221,017 shares of Common Stock, representing 5.48% of the class as of 03/31/2026. The filing states Vanguard has sole power to dispose of 26,221,017 shares and sole voting power for 62,172 shares.

Insights

Institutional Ownership Analyst

Vanguard reports a 5.48% stake in Cognizant (26.22M shares) with dispositive control.

Vanguard Portfolio Management discloses beneficial ownership of 26,221,017 shares of Common Stock, equal to 5.48% as of 03/31/2026. The filing shows strong dispositive authority: sole power to dispose for the full share amount while voting power is limited to 62,172 shares.

Institutional filings like this are routine disclosures of ownership composition. Changes in trading activity or subsequent filings would provide clarity on whether Vanguard is actively trading or holding as part of fund portfolios.

Key Figures

Beneficially owned shares: 26,221,017 shares Percent of class: 5.48% Sole voting power: 62,172 shares

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Beneficially owned shares 26,221,017 shares reported as beneficially owned (Item 4) as of 03/31/2026

Percent of class 5.48% percent of class reported in Item 4

Sole voting power 62,172 shares sole power to vote (Item 4(i))

Key Terms

beneficially owned, sole power to dispose, Investment Company Act of 1940

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beneficially owned regulatory

"Amount beneficially owned: 26221017"

Beneficially owned describes securities or assets where a person has the economic rights and control—such as the right to receive dividends and to direct voting—even if legal title is held in another name. Think of it like having the keys and using a car that’s registered to someone else: you get the benefits and make decisions. Investors care because beneficial ownership reveals who truly controls value and voting power, affecting corporate decisions and takeover dynamics.

sole power to dispose regulatory

"Sole power to dispose or to direct the disposition of: 26221017"

Investment Company Act of 1940 regulatory

"investment company registered under the Investment Company Act of 1940"

A U.S. federal law that sets the rulebook for pooled investment vehicles such as mutual funds, exchange-traded funds and similar money managers, requiring them to register with regulators, disclose holdings and fees, limit conflicts of interest, and follow governance standards. It matters to investors because these protections and transparency rules act like a referee and scoreboard, helping people compare funds, trust that managers follow fair practices, and spot hidden costs or risks.

SECURITIES AND EXCHANGE COMMISSION
Washington, D.C. 20549

SCHEDULE 13G

UNDER THE SECURITIES EXCHANGE ACT OF 1934

Cognizant Technology Solutions Corp

(Name of Issuer)

Common Stock

(Title of Class of Securities)

192446102

(CUSIP Number)

03/31/2026

(Date of Event Which Requires Filing of this Statement)

Check the appropriate box to designate the rule pursuant to which this Schedule is filed:

Rule 13d-1(b)

Rule 13d-1(c)

Rule 13d-1(d)

schemaVersion:

SCHEDULE 13G

CUSIP Number(s): 192446102

1

Names of Reporting Persons

Vanguard Portfolio Management

2

Check the appropriate box if a member of a Group (see instructions)

(a)
(b)

3

Sec Use Only

4

Citizenship or Place of Organization

PENNSYLVANIA

Number of Shares Beneficially Owned by Each Reporting Person With:

5	Sole Voting Power 62,172.00
6	Shared Voting Power 0.00
7	Sole Dispositive Power 26,221,017.00
8	Shared Dispositive Power 0.00

9

Aggregate Amount Beneficially Owned by Each Reporting Person

26,221,017.00

10

Check box if the aggregate amount in row (9) excludes certain shares (See Instructions)

11

Percent of class represented by amount in row (9)

5.48 %

12

Type of Reporting Person (See Instructions)

IA

Comment for Type of Reporting Person: In accordance with SEC Release No. 34-39538 (January 12, 1998), this Schedule 13G reflects the securities beneficially owned, or deemed to be beneficially owned, by Vanguard Portfolio Management LLC and the following affiliates of Vanguard Portfolio Management LLC or business divisions of such affiliates: Vanguard Fiduciary Trust Company and Vanguard Global Advisers, LLC. This Schedule 13G includes securities held by Vanguard funds, or sleeves thereof, over which Vanguard Portfolio Management LLC exercises dispositive power, in addition to securities held by clients over which the affiliates or business divisions of such affiliates indicated above exercise dispositive and/or voting power. This Schedule 13G does not include securities, if any, beneficially owned by other subsidiaries or affiliates of Vanguard Portfolio Management LLC, or business divisions of such subsidiaries whose ownership of securities is disaggregated from that of the reporting business unit in accordance with such release.

SCHEDULE 13G

Item 1.
(a)	Name of issuer: Cognizant Technology Solutions Corp
(b)	Address of issuer's principal executive offices: 200 Somerset Corporate Blvd, Suite 8001, Bridgewater, NJ, 08807
Item 2.
(a)	Name of person filing: Vanguard Portfolio Management
(b)	Address or principal business office or, if none, residence: 100 Vanguard Blvd,, Malvern, PA, 19355
(c)	Citizenship: PA
(d)	Title of class of securities: Common Stock
(e)	CUSIP Number(s): 192446102
Item 3.	If this statement is filed pursuant to §§ 240.13d-1(b) or 240.13d-2(b) or (c), check whether the person filing is a:
(a)	Broker or dealer registered under section 15 of the Act (15 U.S.C. 78o);
(b)	Bank as defined in section 3(a)(6) of the Act (15 U.S.C. 78c);
(c)	Insurance company as defined in section 3(a)(19) of the Act (15 U.S.C. 78c);
(d)	Investment company registered under section 8 of the Investment Company Act of 1940 (15 U.S.C. 80a-8);
(e)	An investment adviser in accordance with § 240.13d-1(b)(1)(ii)(E);
(f)	An employee benefit plan or endowment fund in accordance with § 240.13d-1(b)(1)(ii)(F);
(g)	A parent holding company or control person in accordance with § 240.13d-1(b)(1)(ii)(G);
(h)	A savings associations as defined in Section 3(b) of the Federal Deposit Insurance Act (12 U.S.C. 1813);
(i)	A church plan that is excluded from the definition of an investment company under section 3(c)(14) of the Investment Company Act of 1940 (15 U.S.C. 80a-3);
(j)	A non-U.S. institution in accordance with § 240.13d-1(b)(1)(ii)(J). If filing as a non-U.S. institution in accordance with § 240.13d-1(b)(1)(ii)(J), please specify the type of institution:
(k)	Group, in accordance with Rule 240.13d-1(b)(1)(ii)(K).
Item 4.	Ownership
(a)	Amount beneficially owned: 26221017
(b)	Percent of class: 5.48 %
(c)	Number of shares as to which the person has:
	(i) Sole power to vote or to direct the vote: 62172
	(ii) Shared power to vote or to direct the vote: 0
	(iii) Sole power to dispose or to direct the disposition of: 26221017
	(iv) Shared power to dispose or to direct the disposition of: 0
Item 5.	Ownership of 5 Percent or Less of a Class.
	Not Applicable
Item 6.	Ownership of more than 5 Percent on Behalf of Another Person.
	If any other person is known to have the right to receive or the power to direct the receipt of dividends from, or the proceeds from the sale of, such securities, a statement to that effect should be included in response to this item and, if such interest relates to more than 5 percent of the class, such person should be identified. A listing of the shareholders of an investment company registered under the Investment Company Act of 1940 or the beneficiaries of employee benefit plan, pension fund or endowment fund is not required. Vanguard Portfolio Management, including investment companies registered under the Investment Company Act of 1940 and other managed accounts, have the right to receive or the power to direct the receipt of dividends from, or the proceeds from the sale of, the securities reported herein.No one other person's interest in the securities reported herein is more than 5%.
Item 7.	Identification and Classification of the Subsidiary Which Acquired the Security Being Reported on by the Parent Holding Company or Control Person.
	Not Applicable
Item 8.	Identification and Classification of Members of the Group.
	Not Applicable
Item 9.	Notice of Dissolution of Group.
	Not Applicable

Item 10.

Certifications:

By signing below I certify that, to the best of my knowledge and belief, the securities referred to above were acquired and are held in the ordinary course of business and were not acquired and are not held for the purpose of or with the effect of changing or influencing the control of the issuer of the securities and were not acquired and are not held in connection with or as a participant in any transaction having that purpose or effect, other than activities solely in connection with a nomination under § 240.14a-11.

SIGNATURE

After reasonable inquiry and to the best of my knowledge and belief, I certify that the information set forth in this statement is true, complete and correct.

Vanguard Portfolio Management

Signature:	Ashley Grim
Name/Title:	Head of Global Fund Administration
Date:	04/29/2026

FAQ

What stake does Vanguard report in Cognizant (CTSH)?

Vanguard Portfolio Management reports beneficial ownership of 26,221,017 shares, amounting to 5.48% of Cognizant's common stock as of 03/31/2026. The filing lists dispositive power across those shares and limited sole voting power.

Does Vanguard control voting for all the shares it owns in CTSH?

No. The filing shows Vanguard has sole voting power for 62,172 shares and sole dispositive power for 26,221,017 shares as of 03/31/2026, indicating voting and economic control differ across holdings.

How is the 5.48% ownership calculated in the filing?

The percentage 5.48% is reported alongside the beneficially owned figure of 26,221,017 shares as of 03/31/2026. The filing ties the percent to the class of common stock without providing the total share count in this excerpt.

Who filed the Schedule 13G for CTSH on behalf of Vanguard?

The filing was submitted by Vanguard Portfolio Management, with Ashley Grim signing as Head of Global Fund Administration on 04/29/2026, per the signature block in the filing.

Are the reported CTSH shares held for other Vanguard entities?

Yes. The filing states the holdings reflect securities held by Vanguard funds and accounts over which Vanguard Portfolio Management LLC and affiliates exercise dispositive power, per the explanatory comment in the filing.