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Cognizant Technology Solutions Corp
CTSHNASDAQ
Cognizant Tech Solns Earnings & Forecasts
Cognizant Tech Solns (CTSH) earnings history, EPS estimates, revenue forecasts and company guidance.
Earnings Per Share (Non-GAAP)
Quarterly Revenue (Billions)
Cognizant Tech Solns Guidance
Cognizant Tech Solns (CTSH) last issued guidance on July 29, 2026 for fiscal year 2026. The company guided earnings per share in the range of $5.7 - $5.82, compared to a consensus EPS estimate of $5.69. Cognizant Tech Solns also guided revenue in the range of $22.04B - $22.35B for the period.
Compared to prior guidance, Cognizant Tech Solns raised its EPS outlook from a previous range of $5.63 - $5.77. On the revenue side, the company maintained its revenue forecast from a prior range of $22.11B - $22.64B.
Cognizant Tech Solns has issued 35 guidance updates between November 2, 2022 and July 29, 2026. During this period, the company raised its outlook 17 times and lowered it 14 times, providing investors with insight into management's evolving expectations.
Recent Earnings Results
| Metric | Q2 '26 | Q1 '26 | Q4 '25 | Q3 '25 |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Earnings Per Share (Non-GAAP) | ||||
| Estimate | $1.38 | $1.33 | $1.32 | $1.30 |
| Actual | $1.37 | $1.40 | $1.35 | $1.39 |
| Surprise | -0.72% | +5.26% | +2.27% | +6.92% |
| Revenue | ||||
| Estimate | $5.49B | $5.41B | $5.31B | $5.32B |
| Actual | $5.48B | $5.41B | $5.33B | $5.42B |
| Surprise | -0.17% | +0.02% | +0.42% | +1.73% |
Analyst Estimates — Forward PeriodsSource: Wall Street consensus
| Metric | Q3 '26E | Q4 '26E | Q1 '27E | Q2 '27E |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Earnings Per Share (Non-GAAP) | ||||
| Consensus | $1.46 | $1.51 | $1.50 | $1.55 |
| Revenue | ||||
| Consensus | $5.65B | $5.65B | — | — |
