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Cognizant raises 2026 guidance as AI builder strategy gains momentum

Jul 29, 2026, 6:34 AM EDT1 sourcesAI-analyzed
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Cognizant surpassed top-line expectations, raised 2026 guidance, and expanded buybacks, signaling sustained profitability and shareholder value return. Margin expansion and AI-focused investments support multiple expansion risks/rewards, likely prompting a near-term uplift in CTSH stock as investors discount higher opex efficiency and accretion from Astreya and strategic partnerships.

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Cognizant reported solid Q2 2026 results with 4.5% revenue growth to $5.481B and margin expansion, alongside an 8%–10% guidance lift for full-year earnings. The company completed the Astreya acquisition, mobilized $1B of revolver debt, and returned capital via $1.153B in buybacks. Partnerships with Google Cloud, Snowflake, ServiceNow and CrowdStrike underpin its AI-builder strategy and near-term earnings visibility.

  • Q2 2026 revenue $5.481B; +4.5% YoY; constant currency +4.1%.
  • GAAP EPS $1.36; Adjusted EPS $1.37; up ~3.8%–4.6% YoY.
  • Bookings trailing $29.1B; book-to-bill 1.3x; Q2 bookings down 6%.
  • Astreya acquisition closed; $634M purchase; $1B revolver drawn; buybacks
  • FY26 guidance: revenue $22.04–22.35B; Adj EPS $5.70–5.82; 3Q $5.60–5.68

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