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Cognizant Technology Solutions vs VeriSign: CTSH and VRSN compared
Cognizant Technology Solutions is the larger company: $5.7B of revenue in its latest quarter (Q3 2026) against $443M for VeriSign (Q3 2026). VeriSign is growing faster (+6% against +5% a year earlier). VeriSign is more profitable, with an operating margin of 66.9% against 15.4%.
Where the money goes: CTSH and VRSN
Cognizant Technology Solutions (CTSH) · Q3 2026
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.
VeriSign (VRSN) · Q3 2026
VeriSign, Q3 2026: revenue $443M (+6% year over year), operating margin 66.9%, net earnings $213M, operating cash flow $268M. The chart follows the revenue to costs, profit and cash.
| Cognizant Technology Solutions (CTSH) | VeriSign (VRSN) | |
|---|---|---|
| Latest quarter | Q3 2026 | Q3 2026 |
| Revenue | $5.7B | $443M |
| Revenue growth, Y/Y | +5% | +6% |
| Operating margin | 15.4% | 66.9% |
| Net earnings | $627M | $213M |
| Net margin | 11.1% | 48.0% |
| Operating cash flow | $1.0B | $268M |
| Free cash flow | $925M | $261M |
| Market value | $29.1B | $27.9B |
| P/E | 11.8× | 32.8× |
| Analysts’ mean target | $69.78 | $339.60 |
Where the revenue comes from
Cognizant Technology Solutions
- Financial Services: $1.8B (31%)
- Healthcare Segment: $1.6B (28%)
- Products and Resources: $1.4B (24%)
- Communications, Media and Technology: $939M (17%)
Questions
Which is bigger, Cognizant Technology Solutions or VeriSign?
Cognizant Technology Solutions is the larger company: $5.7B of revenue in its latest quarter (Q3 2026) against $443M for VeriSign (Q3 2026).
Is Cognizant Technology Solutions or VeriSign growing faster?
VeriSign is growing faster (+6% against +5% a year earlier).
Which is more profitable, Cognizant Technology Solutions or VeriSign?
VeriSign is more profitable, with an operating margin of 66.9% against 15.4%.
More: Cognizant Technology Solutions earnings · how Cognizant Technology Solutions makes money · VeriSign earnings · how VeriSign makes money
From the companies' latest 10-Q, 10-K or earnings release (10-Q filed Oct 29, 2026; 10-Q filed Oct 22, 2026). Fiscal quarters can end on different dates. Not investment advice.