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Operating Margin Drivers
COGNIZANT TECHNOLOGY SOLUTIONS CORP · 2026-10-29 · Importance 41 · Surprise 32 · No source text
Third-quarter 2026 operating margin was 15.4%, down 60 basis points year over year. Adjusted operating margin was 16.3%, up 30 basis points year over year and described in reporting as the highest in four years. Cognizant set 2026 adjusted operating margin guidance at approximately 16.1%, an expected 30-basis-point year-over-year expansion.
Key facts
- Cognizant's 2026 adjusted operating margin guidance is approximately 16.1%, representing 30 basis points of year-over-year expansion. source
- Cognizant's Q3 2026 operating margin was 15.4%, down 60 basis points year over year. source
- Cognizant's Q3 2026 adjusted operating margin was 16.3%, up 30 basis points year over year. source
Impact estimates
| metric | direction | stage | expected | basis |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| margin | positive | committed | +0.3% | Cognizant's 2026 adjusted operating margin guidance is approximately 16.1%, representing 30 basis points of year-over-year expansion. |