10-K annual report · filed Feb 12, 2026

Cognizant (CTSH) FY2025 10-K Annual Report

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Cognizant (CTSH) filed its fiscal 2025 10-K annual report with the SEC on Feb 12, 2026. It reported revenue of $21.1B (+7.0% year over year) and net income of $2.2B.

  • Top risk flagged: One-time $390M non-cash income tax expense from enactment of OBBBA impacting 2025 effective tax rate

FY2025 key financial metrics · XBRL

Revenue
$21.1B
+7.0% YoY
Net income
$2.2B
−0.4% YoY
Operating margin
16.1%
+1.4 pp YoY
EPS (diluted)
$4.56
+1.1% YoY
ROE
14.9%
−0.7 pp YoY
Operating cash flow
$2.9B
+35.7% YoY

Source: XBRL data from the Cognizant (CTSH) FY2025 10-K on SEC EDGAR. USD.

Cognizant FY2025 10-K analysis

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Business Overview

  • Core business model: Technology-driven digital transformation services with focus on AI, data, and customer-centric solutions
  • New emphasis on AI and GenAI integration in client offerings and internal operations
  • Strategic focus on supporting clients' productivity, cost savings, and resilience amid geopolitical and regulatory uncertainties
  • Potential impact on effective tax rate from March 2024 India-Mauritius Income Tax Treaty amendment involving key subsidiaries
  • Recognition of evolving AI market competitiveness and risk of reduced demand/pricing pressure for existing services

Management Discussion & Analysis

  • Revenue $20,986M, up $1,372M or 7.0% YoY; 6.4% growth in constant currency; Belcan acquisition added 260 bps
  • Operating margin 16.1% vs 14.7% YoY; Adjusted operating margin 15.8% vs 15.3%, driven by NextGen savings and FX benefits
  • Health Sciences and Financial Services best performers; Products & Resources and Communications Media & Technology faced weakness
  • Cash tax savings $200M from U.S. tax law change; $390M non-cash tax expense reduced GAAP EPS by $0.80, adjusted EPS up 11.2%
  • Voluntary tech attrition down to 13.9% from 15.9%; Headcount increased to 351,600 from 336,800 at year-end 2024

Risk Factors

  • One-time $390M non-cash income tax expense from enactment of OBBBA impacting 2025 effective tax rate
  • 23% of global operating costs in India exposed to Indian rupee exchange rate fluctuations, affecting operating margin by ~50 basis points in 2025
  • Dilutive impact on Products and Resources segment margin from integration and third-party resales post Belcan acquisition
  • Increased competition risk from technology shifts affecting Communications Media and Technology segment customers
  • $1.85B unsecured revolving credit facility available, with $300M repayment in 2025 and $650M Term Loan due October 2027

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