CTSH · News · 20261029N
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 $5.65 billion analyst estimate. Full-year 2026 revenue guidance was $22.05 billion to $22.14 billion, versus $22.20 billion expected by analysts. The company lowered its constant-currency revenue growth outlook to 4.0%–4.4% from 4.0%–5.5% previously forecast in July; reported Q3 bookings fell 7% year over year.
Key facts
- Cognizant expects full-year 2026 earnings of $5.72–$5.79 per share and revenue of $22.05 billion–$22.14 billion. source
- Cognizant revised its 2026 adjusted diluted EPS guidance to $5.72–$5.79, representing 8%–10% year-over-year growth. source
Impact estimates
| metric | direction | stage | expected | basis |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| revenue | positive | committed | — | Cognizant expects full-year 2026 earnings of $5.72–$5.79 per share and revenue of $22.05 billion–$22.14 billion. |