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Strong quarterly beat and raised guidance, plus large buybacks and an accretive acquisition signal a more favorable earnings trajectory and capital returns. Positive AI initiatives and partnerships expand long-term TAM, potentially elevating multiples as visibility improves.
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Cognizant reported Q2 2026 revenue of $5.481B, up 4.5% YoY (4.1% in constant currency) with GAAP EPS of $1.36 and adjusted EPS of $1.37. The company raised its full-year 2026 guidance to 4.0–5.5% CC revenue growth and 16.0–16.2% adjusted operating margin, while continuing sizeable capital returns (about $1.6B in buybacks in H1) and completing the Astreya acquisition to bolster AI infrastructure capabilities. The results and AI-building momentum, especially in Financial Services, support a positive near-term outlook given improved profitability, disciplined capital allocation, and a stronger enterprise AI execution narrative.
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