Cognizant reported Q1 2026 revenue of $5.4B (+5.8% YoY), missed analyst consensus of $5.4B by $1.4M. Diluted EPS came in at $1.40 (+13.8% YoY), beat the $1.33 consensus by $0.07. Cognizant reports across 4 business segments, led by Health Sciences, Financial Services, and Products and Resources.
Trailing eight quarters through Q1 2026
Common questions about Cognizant's Q1 2026 earnings report.
Cognizant (CTSH) reported Q1 2026 earnings on April 29, 2026 before market open.
Cognizant reported revenue of $5.4B and diluted EPS of $1.40 for Q1 2026.
Revenue missed the consensus estimate of $5.4B by $1.4M. EPS beat the consensus estimate of $1.33 by $0.07.
Compared to the same quarter a year prior, revenue grew 5.8% from $5.1B a year earlier and diluted EPS grew 13.8% from $1.23.
You can read the 8-K earnings release (0001058290-26-000015) and the 10-Q periodic report (0001058290-26-000016) directly on SEC EDGAR. The filing index links above go to sec.gov.