CTSH · 10-Q · 2026Q3 · Full report
Share Repurchase Program
COGNIZANT TECHNOLOGY SOLUTIONS CORP · 2026-10-29 · Importance 44 · Surprise 24 · Matches filing data
During 2026, Cognizant repurchased $1.838 billion of Class A common stock under its stock repurchase program. The repurchases consisted of $1.338 billion in open-market purchases and $500 million through accelerated share repurchase agreements. Increased repurchases partially contributed to the year-over-year change in financing cash flows.
Key facts
- Cognizant repurchased $1,838 million of Class A common stock during 2026: $1,338 million through open-market purchases and $500 million through ASR agreements. source
Impact estimates
| metric | direction | stage | expected | basis |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| cash | negative | realized | -8.6% | Cognizant repurchased $1,838 million of Class A common stock during 2026: $1,338 million through open-market purchases and $500 million… |