Latest Earnings Results: Q2 '26
Estimated EPS
$1.38
Reported EPS
$1.37
Surprise
-0.48%
Estimated Rev
$5.48B
Reported Rev
$5.48B
Surprise
+0.02%
• Reported GAAP EPS of $1.36 up 3.82% YoY • Reported revenue of $5.48B up 4.50% YoY • Cognizant expects full-year 2026 revenue of $22.04 billion to $22.35 billion, while raising its full-year 2026 Adjusted Diluted EPS guidance to a range of $5.70 to $5.82 per share.
Bullish Takeaway
Cognizant delivered double-digit growth in its Financial Services segment, expanded key AI partnerships with Anthropic, and achieved consistent year-over-year margin expansion through disciplined execution and a resilient operating model.
Bearish Takeaway
Cognizant faced a 6% year-over-year decline in quarterly bookings, a reduction in total headcount, and structural risks associated with client contracts that are terminable on short notice without penalty.
Generated by Stocktwits using AI and company-reported earnings data for Q2 '26. This recap is intended to help readers understand the quarter quickly. Verify key figures in the linked source materials; the summary may contain errors and is not investment advice.
Historical Earnings
Quarterly
Annual
EPS
Revenue
| Fiscal Period | Estimated | Reported | Surprise | Result |
|---|---|---|---|---|
Q3 '26 | $1.47 | -- | -- | N/A |
Q2 '26 | $1.38 | $1.37 | -0.48% | MISSED |
Q1 '26 | $1.33 | $1.40 | 5.05% | BEAT |
Q4 '25 | $1.32 | $1.35 | 2.13% | BEAT |
Q3 '25 | $1.30 | $1.39 | 6.71% | BEAT |
