Cognizant's Q4 Profit Soars 18.7% to $648 Million, Driven by Strong AI Strategy

• Cognizant reported an 18.7% increase in net income, reaching USD 648 million in the December quarter of 2025, up from USD 546 million in the year-ago period.
• Q4 2025 revenue hit USD 5,333 million, a 4.9% year-on-year increase, aligning with estimates.
• Full-year 2025 revenue for the Nasdaq-listed IT services firm grew 7% to USD 21.10 billion.
• The company projects 2026 revenues between USD 22.14-22.66 billion, a growth of 4.9-7.4%, and expects to return USD 1.6 billion to shareholders.
• Cognizant signed 28 large deals in 2025, with 12 large deals (over USD 100 million) and two mega deals (over USD 500 million) in Q4, crediting its AI builder strategy.