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Revenue Guidance and Outlook
COGNIZANT TECHNOLOGY SOLUTIONS CORP · 2026-10-29 · Importance 56 · Surprise 68 · In source text
Cognizant forecast fourth-quarter 2026 revenue of $5.49 billion to $5.57 billion, below the reported analyst estimate of $5.65 billion. Full-year 2026 revenue guidance was $22.05 billion to $22.14 billion, versus analyst expectations of about $22.20 billion. The company lowered its constant-currency revenue growth outlook to 4.0%–4.4% from the 4.0%–5.5% range given in July.
Key facts
- Cognizant revised its 2026 constant-currency revenue growth guidance to 4.0%–4.4% year over year. source
- Cognizant expects Q4 2026 revenue of $5.49 billion–$5.57 billion. source
- Cognizant lowered its 2026 constant-currency revenue growth forecast to 4%–4.4% from the 4%–5.5% forecast issued in July. source
- Cognizant's 2026 revenue guidance is $22.05 billion–$22.14 billion, versus analysts' expected $22.20 billion. source
- Cognizant guided for Q4 2026 revenue of $5.49 billion–$5.57 billion, below the $5.65 billion consensus estimate. source
- Cognizant's full-year 2026 revenue guidance was $22.05 billion–$22.14 billion, below the $22.19 billion estimate. source
Impact estimates
| metric | direction | stage | expected | basis |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| revenue | negative | committed | — | Cognizant lowered its 2026 constant-currency revenue growth forecast to 4%–4.4% from the 4%–5.5% forecast issued in July. |