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Cognizant Technology Solutions (CTSH) Q3 2026 earnings results (third quarter 2026)
10-Q filed Oct 29, 2026
Cognizant Technology Solutions (CTSH) reported revenue of $5.7B for the third quarter 2026 (Q3 2026), +5% from a year earlier and +3% from the quarter before. Operating margin was 15.4%, net earnings $627M (11.1% of revenue).
Cognizant Technology Solutions, Q3 2026: revenue $5.7B (+5% year over year), operating margin 15.4%, net earnings $627M, operating cash flow $1.0B. The chart follows the revenue to costs, profit and cash.
| Q3 2026 | Amount | Q/Q | Y/Y |
|---|---|---|---|
| Revenue | $5.7B | +3% | +5% |
| Operating profit | $872M | -0.2% | +0.7% |
| Net earnings | $627M | -1% | +129% |
| Operating cash flow | $1.0B | +80% | -18% |
| Free cash flow | $925M | — | -20% |
What changed
Revenue was $5.7B in Q3 2026, up 5% year over year and up 3% from the previous quarter. Financial Services was the largest line at 31% of revenue. Financial Services added $0.19B year over year (up 12%), 76% of the total change. Healthcare Segment declined 1%.
Operating profit was $0.87B, a 15.4% margin (down 0.6 points year over year). Of the extra revenue versus Q3 2025, 2% reached operating profit, below the 16% margin then. Total costs grew 5% against revenue growth of 5%. The fastest-growing cost line was Other operating costs (+48%). Net earnings were $0.63B, up 129% year over year. The effective tax rate was 27.5%.
Operating cash flow was $1.0B (down 18% year over year), 160% of net earnings. Non-cash charges added back $0.15B of depreciation and amortization and $0.05B of share-based compensation. Working capital and other items added $0.18B. After purchases of property and equipment ($0.08B), free cash flow as the company reports it was $0.93B.
Questions
What was Cognizant Technology Solutions' revenue in the third quarter 2026?
Cognizant Technology Solutions (CTSH) reported revenue of $5.7B for the third quarter 2026 (Q3 2026), +5% from a year earlier and +3% from the quarter before.
Was Cognizant Technology Solutions profitable in the third quarter 2026?
Operating profit was $872M (15.4% of revenue) and net earnings $627M.