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Cognizant CTSH EPS (Basic)
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Reported directly by Cognizant in its filing.
Tagged under the XBRL concept us-gaap:EarningsPerShareBasic.
The source filing: Cognizant’s 10-Q, filed July 29, 2026.
- Filed
- Jul 29, 2026, 9:09 AM EDT
- Fiscal quarter
- Q2 FY2026
- Calendar quarter
- Q2 2026
- Accession
- 0001058290-26-000031
| (in millions, except per share data) | Three Months Ended June 30, 2026 | Three Months Ended June 30, 2025 | Six Months Ended June 30, 2026 | Six Months Ended June 30, 2025 |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Provision for income taxes | (231) | (197) | (439) | (410) |
| Income (loss) from equity method investments | (8) | — | (5) | 4 |
| Net income | $636 | $645 | $1,298 | $1,308 |
| Basic earnings per share | $1.36 | $1.31 | $2.76 | $2.65 |
| Diluted earnings per share | $1.36 | $1.31 | $2.75 | $2.65 |
| Weighted average number of common shares outstanding - Basic | 466 | 492 | 471 | 493 |
| Dilutive effect of shares issuable under stock-based compensation plans | — | — | 1 | — |
| Weighted average number of common shares outstanding - Diluted | 466 | 492 | 472 | 493 |
Item 1. Financial Statements.
FAQ
- What is Cognizant's EPS (basic)?
- Cognizant (CTSH) reported EPS (basic) of $1.36 in Q2 2026.
- How has Cognizant's EPS (basic) changed year-over-year?
- Cognizant's EPS (basic) increased by 3.8% year-over-year, from $1.31 to $1.36.
- What is the long-term trend for Cognizant's EPS (basic)?
- Over 4 years (2021 to 2025), Cognizant's EPS (basic) has grown at a 2.9% compound annual growth rate (CAGR), from $4.06 to $4.56.
- What does EPS (basic) mean?
- Net income available to common shareholders divided by the weighted-average number of common shares outstanding during the period. Does not account for dilutive securities.
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