Cognizant's 2025 revenue tops $21 billion for 1st time
Cognizant just wrapped up a strong 2025, with Q3 revenues for the quarter ended Dec. 31, 2025 at $5.33 billion—up 3.8% year-on-year (constant currency)—and net profit for the quarter ended Dec. 31, 2025 jumping nearly 19% to $648 million.
The company also reported a year-on-year increase in headcount of 14,800, bringing its team to over 351,000 people as of Dec. 31, 2025.
Annual revenue hits $21.1 billion
For anyone curious about tech careers or the business side of IT, Cognizant's growth is a big signal.
Their annual revenue hit $21.1 billion and they improved their operating margin to 16.1%.
Bookings rose to $28.4 billion while employee turnover dropped—a sign folks are sticking around more than before.
Looking ahead, steady growth projected in 2026
Looking ahead, Cognizant expects steady growth in 2026—projecting up to a 6.5% revenue bump.
CEO Ravi Kumar S credits their early success with AI investments and talent strategy: "returned to the 'winner's circle' two years ahead of the target we set at our Investor Day,".
If you're watching the tech job market or interested in how AI is shaping companies, this is one to keep an eye on.