Cognizant (CTSH) said its 2026 adjusted operating margin guidance growth is increased to 16.0% to 16.2%, year-over-year expansion of 20 to 40 basis points compared to prior guidance of 10 to 30 basis points of expansion. Constant currency revenue growth guidance is unchanged at 4.0% to 6.5%. Full-year 2026 adjusted EPS is expected to be in the range of $5.63 to $5.77, growth of 7% to 9%. The company expects second quarter revenue to be $5.45 to $5.52 billion, growth of 3.8% to 5.3%, or 3.2% to 4.7% in constant currency.
First quarter net income was $662 million compared to $663 million, prior year. EPS was $1.39, increased 3.7% year-over-year. Adjusted EPS was $1.40 increased 13.8%. Adjusted Operating Margin was 15.6%, increased 10 basis points year-over-year. Revenue was $5.4 billion, up 5.8% from last year, or 3.9% in constant currency.
In pre-market trading on NasdaqGS, Cognizant shares are down 4.75 percent to $52.50.
For more earnings news, earnings calendar, and earnings for stocks, visit rttnews.com.
For comments and feedback contact: editorial@rttnews.com
Business News
June 12, 2026 17:14 ET Major central bank action was the focus this week in economic news. The European Central Bank became the first major central bank to move in response to the rising inflationary pressures in the backdrop of the conflict in the Middle East. In North America, the U.S. inflation and trade data as well as Canada’s central bank decision gained attention. The Chinese trade data was the main news in Asia.