Cognizant Technology Solutions Corporation CTSH

Revenue Intelligence Report • 70 quarters of SEC filing data • Updated 2026-03-06

Cognizant Technology Solutions Corporation demonstrates strong revenue generation driven by efficient spending in selling, general, and administrative (SG&A) activities, where each dollar spent yields an impressive $5.06 in long-run revenue. With a solid track record of 70 quarters, the company's recent quarterly revenue of $5.333 billion reflects a robust growth trajectory, supported by a forecasted FY revenue of $22 billion, representing a 4.6% year-over-year increase. Despite a slight underperformance in recent predictions, the company's model accuracy of 1.5% MAPE indicates reliable forecasting capabilities. Investors can expect continued growth as Cognizant leverages its operational efficiencies and market positioning.

Next FY Revenue
$22.08B
+4.6% YoY
SG&A Multiplier
$5.06 per $1
Model Accuracy
1.5% MAPE
Holdout validation: The model predicted $5B vs the actual $5B — an error of 1.7%.
Note: Cognizant Technology Solutions Corporation does not report R&D expenses separately. This analysis uses SG&A spending only.

Revenue Forecast

CTSH Revenue Forecast

Quarterly Detail

QuarterModel ForecastActual95% RangeYoY GrowthStatus
Q4 2025 $5B $5B $5B – $6B +6.7% ✓ In range
Q2 2026 $5B $5B – $6B +6.9%
Q3 2026 $6B $5B – $6B +5.0%
Q4 2026 $6B $5B – $6B +2.2%
Q1 2027 $6B $5B – $6B +4.4%

How Spending Drives Revenue

CTSH Spending Timing
Reading this chart: Each line shows the cumulative revenue generated per $1 spent over subsequent quarters. The effect builds over 4-5 quarters as investments mature.

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