What one share of Cognizant Technology Solutions holds
Cognizant is one of the world’s leading professional services companies, engineering modern businesses and delivering strategic outcomes for our clients. We help clients modernize technology, reimagine processes and transform experiences so they can stay ahead in today's fast-changing world, where AI is reshaping organizations in every field.
Cognizant Technology Solutions’s numbers from its SEC filings, divided by its shares. Results cover the last 12 months to 2026-03-31; the balance sheet is as of 2026-03-31.
| Sales | $44.18 |
|---|---|
| Profit | $4.60 |
| Capex (buildings and equipment) | $0.59 |
| Free cash flow | $5.10 |
| Dividends | $1.26 |
| Cash and investments | $3.17 |
| Debt | $1.20 |
| Book value | $31.79 |
Per share by fiscal year
| Year | Sales | Profit | Capex | Free cash | Dividends | Book value |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 2007 | $3.52 | $0.58 | $0.30 | $0.27 | — | $2.55 |
| 2008 | $4.71 | $0.72 | $0.28 | $0.44 | — | $3.37 |
| 2009 | $5.44 | $0.89 | $0.13 | $0.99 | — | $4.46 |
| 2010 | $7.43 | $1.19 | $0.30 | $0.94 | — | $5.90 |
| 2011 | $9.86 | $1.42 | $0.46 | $0.95 | — | $6.52 |
| 2012 | $12.01 | $1.72 | $0.55 | $1.37 | — | $8.05 |
| 2013 | $14.50 | $2.02 | $0.43 | $1.91 | — | $10.10 |
| 2014 | $16.74 | $2.35 | $0.35 | $2.06 | — | $12.70 |
| 2015 | $20.25 | $2.65 | $0.45 | $3.12 | $0.00 | $15.23 |
| 2016 | $22.11 | $2.55 | $0.49 | $2.20 | $0.00 | $17.64 |
| 2017 | $24.89 | $2.53 | $0.48 | $3.57 | $0.45 | $18.14 |
| 2018 | $27.61 | $3.60 | $0.65 | $3.79 | — | $19.80 |
| 2019 | $29.97 | $3.29 | $0.70 | $3.76 | $0.80 | $20.11 |
| 2020 | $30.78 | $2.57 | $0.74 | $5.36 | $0.88 | $20.45 |
| 2021 | $35.05 | $4.05 | $0.53 | $4.20 | $0.96 | $22.84 |
| 2022 | $37.43 | $4.41 | $0.64 | $4.31 | $1.08 | $24.18 |
| 2023 | $38.32 | $4.21 | $0.63 | $3.99 | $1.16 | $26.56 |
| 2024 | $39.71 | $4.51 | $0.60 | $3.68 | $1.20 | $29.11 |
| 2025 | $43.17 | $4.56 | $0.59 | $5.31 | $1.24 | $31.35 |
Common questions about Cognizant Technology Solutions
How much does one share of Cognizant Technology Solutions earn?
Over the last 12 months, each share of Cognizant Technology Solutions earned $4.60 of profit on $44.18 of sales, keeping about 10¢ of every $1 (profit margin).
Does Cognizant Technology Solutions pay a dividend?
Yes. Cognizant Technology Solutions paid $1.26 per share in dividends over the last 12 months. That’s about 27¢ of each $1 of profit (payout ratio).
What is Cognizant Technology Solutions’s book value per share?
Cognizant Technology Solutions’s book value is $31.79 per share: what would be left for each share if it sold everything at the values on its books and paid every debt, as of March 31, 2026.
How much cash and debt does each share of Cognizant Technology Solutions have?
Each share of Cognizant Technology Solutions has $3.17 of cash and investments and $1.20 of debt, as of March 31, 2026.
What is Cognizant Technology Solutions’s free cash flow per share?
$5.10 per share over the last 12 months. Free cash flow is the cash left over after spending on buildings and equipment.
How has Cognizant Technology Solutions’s profit per share changed over time?
Profit per share went from $0.58 in 2007 to $4.56 in 2025, growing about 12.2% a year (adjusted for stock splits).
Has Cognizant Technology Solutions bought back shares?
Cognizant Technology Solutions’s share count fell about 19% from 2007 to 2025. Through buybacks, each remaining share owns a bigger slice of the company.
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