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Cognizant Technology Solutions (CTSH) Q4 2025 earnings results (fourth quarter 2025)
10-K filed Feb 12, 2026
Cognizant Technology Solutions (CTSH) reported revenue of $5.3B for the fourth quarter 2025 (Q4 2025), +5% from a year earlier and -2% from the quarter before. Operating margin was 16.0%, net earnings $648M (12.2% of revenue).
Cognizant Technology Solutions, Q4 2025: revenue $5.3B (+5% year over year), operating margin 16.0%, net earnings $648M, operating cash flow $858M. The chart follows the revenue to costs, profit and cash.
| Q4 2025 | Amount | Q/Q | Y/Y |
|---|---|---|---|
| Revenue | $5.3B | -2% | +5% |
| Operating profit | $853M | -2% | +14% |
| Net earnings | $648M | +136% | +19% |
| Operating cash flow | $858M | -30% | -7% |
| Free cash flow | $781M | — | -7% |
What changed
Revenue was $5.3B in Q4 2025, up 5% year over year and down 2% from the previous quarter. Consulting and Technology Services was the largest line at 64% of revenue.
Operating profit was $0.85B, a 16.0% margin (up 1.2 points year over year). Of the extra revenue versus a year earlier, 41% reached operating profit, above the 15% margin then. Total costs grew 3% against revenue growth of 5%. Net earnings were $0.65B, up 19% year over year. The effective tax rate was 26.6%.
Operating cash flow was $0.86B (down 7% year over year), 132% of net earnings. Non-cash charges added back $0.14B of depreciation and amortization and $0.04B of share-based compensation. After purchases of property and equipment ($0.08B), free cash flow as the company reports it was $0.78B.
Questions
What was Cognizant Technology Solutions' revenue in the fourth quarter 2025?
Cognizant Technology Solutions (CTSH) reported revenue of $5.3B for the fourth quarter 2025 (Q4 2025), +5% from a year earlier and -2% from the quarter before.
Was Cognizant Technology Solutions profitable in the fourth quarter 2025?
Operating profit was $853M (16.0% of revenue) and net earnings $648M.