Cognizant SG&A decreased by 1.9% to $791.00M in Q1 2026 compared to the prior quarter. Year-over-year, this metric was flat by 0.0%, from $791.00M to $791.00M. Over 4 years (FY 2021 to FY 2025), SG&A shows relatively stable performance with a -1.9% CAGR. This increase may warrant attention — for this metric, lower values are generally preferred.
Analysis
StatementIncome Statement
SectionOperating Expenses
CategoryEfficiency
SignalLower is better
VolatilityStable
First reportedQ1 2013
Last reportedQ1 2026
How to read this metric
A rising ratio of SG&A to revenue may indicate inefficiency or aggressive expansion, while a falling ratio suggests improved operating leverage.
Detailed definition
Selling, general, and administrative expenses encompass the costs associated with the day-to-day operation of the busine...
Peer comparison
Standard operating expense category; peers with larger global sales forces typically show higher absolute SG&A levels.
Metric ID:
selling_general_and_administrativeHistorical Data
20 periods
| Q2 '21 | Q3 '21 | Q4 '21 | Q1 '22 | Q2 '22 | Q3 '22 | Q4 '22 | Q1 '23 | Q2 '23 | Q3 '23 | Q4 '23 | Q1 '24 | Q2 '24 | Q3 '24 | Q4 '24 | Q1 '25 | Q2 '25 | Q3 '25 | Q4 '25 | Q1 '26 | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Value | $881.00M | $924.00M | $871.00M | $862.00M | $883.00M | $838.00M | $860.00M | $835.00M | $830.00M | $801.00M | $786.00M | $765.00M | $781.00M | $833.00M | $844.00M | $791.00M | $810.00M | $833.00M | $806.00M | $791.00M |
| QoQ Change | — | +4.9% | -5.7% | -1.0% | +2.4% | -5.1% | +2.6% | -2.9% | -0.6% | -3.5% | -1.9% | -2.7% | +2.1% | +6.7% | +1.3% | -6.3% | +2.4% | +2.8% | -3.2% | -1.9% |
| YoY Change | — | — | — | — | +0.2% | -9.3% | -1.3% | -3.1% | -6.0% | -4.4% | -8.6% | -8.4% | -5.9% | +4.0% | +7.4% | +3.4% | +3.7% | +0.0% | -4.5% | +0.0% |
Range$765.00M – $924.00M
CAGR-2.2%
Avg YoY Growth-2.1%
Median YoY Growth-2.2%
Current Streak2 quarters decline
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Frequently Asked Questions
- What is Cognizant's sg&a?
- Cognizant (CTSH) reported sg&a of $791.00M in Q1 2026.
- How has Cognizant's sg&a changed year-over-year?
- Cognizant's sg&a decreased by 0.0% year-over-year, from $791.00M to $791.00M.
- What is the long-term trend for Cognizant's sg&a?
- Over 4 years (2021 to 2025), Cognizant's sg&a has grown at a -1.9% compound annual growth rate (CAGR), from $3.50B to $3.24B.
- What does sg&a mean?
- The overhead costs of running the business, including sales, marketing, and general corporate expenses.