Cash on Hand for Cognizant (CTSH)
According to Cognizant's latest reported financial statements, the company's latest reported cash and short-term investments is $1.91B USD. Cash on hand here is cash, cash equivalents, and short-term investments reported at the end of each period — the most liquid assets on the balance sheet. Compare with total debt for a net cash/debt picture and with total assets for the share of assets held in cash.
Headline figure above is from the reporting period ending (reported ). Chart and table below cover the full reported history back to .
CTSH
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Latest period
$1.91B
YoY change
-14.7%
5Y CAGR
-6.8%
Peak year (2016)
$5.17B
Latest annual
$1.91B
Cash on Hand history chart for Cognizant (CTSH) from 1998 to 2025
Cash on Hand history table for Cognizant (CTSH) from 1998 to 2025
| Fiscal year | Period ended | Reported | Cash on Hand | YoY |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 2025 | $1.91B | -14.7% | ||
| 2024 | $2.24B | -14.9% | ||
| 2023 | $2.63B | +5.4% | ||
| 2022 | $2.50B | -8.0% | ||
| 2021 | $2.72B | -0.2% | ||
| 2020 | $2.72B | -20.4% | ||
| 2019 | $3.42B | -24.1% | ||
| 2018 | $4.51B | -10.8% | ||
| 2017 | $5.06B | -2.2% | ||
| 2016 | $5.17B | +4.4% | ||
| 2015 | $4.95B | +31.1% | ||
| 2014 | $3.77B | +0.7% | ||
| 2013 | $3.75B | +30.9% | ||
| 2012 | $2.86B | +17.7% | ||
| 2011 | $2.43B | +9.2% | ||
| 2010 | $2.23B | +59.1% | ||
| 2009 | $1.40B | +83.5% | ||
| 2008 | $762.58M | +13.7% | ||
| 2007 | $670.42M | +3.4% | ||
| 2006 | $648.16M | +52.9% | ||
| 2005 | $424.00M | +34.7% | ||
| 2004 | $314.76M | +62.1% | ||
| 2003 | $194.22M | +53.9% | ||
| 2002 | $126.21M | +48.5% | ||
| 2001 | $84.98M | +37.1% | ||
| 2000 | $61.98M | +45.5% | ||
| 1999 | $42.60M | +50.0% | ||
| 1998 | $28.40M | — |
Cash on Hand values are taken from Cognizant's reported balance sheets (10-Q quarterly and 10-K annual filings with the U.S. Securities and Exchange Commission). Each row shows the period end date and the date the filing was reported; YoY compares each figure to the same period one year earlier. Amounts are in USD as filed.
Analysis
As of the 2025 fiscal year, Cognizant (CTSH) reported cash and short-term investments of $1.91B – declined 14.7% year-over-year.
Cognizant cash and short-term investments compound annual growth for the 2020–2025 (5 years) window is -6.8%, with a net decline across the window.
Between 2016 and 2025, Cognizant cash and short-term investments plunged 63.0%, falling from $5.17B to $1.91B.
Across the available history, cash and short-term investments reached its high of $5.17B in 2016 and its low of $28.40M in 1998.
Among 8 Technology peers, Cognizant (CTSH) ranks 9th; the peer median for cash and short-term investments is $35.44B.
Cognizant Cash on Hand by Year
Cognizant Cash on Hand 2025: $1.91B
Cognizant cash and short-term investments in 2025 was $1.91B, declined 14.7% below 2024.
Cognizant Cash on Hand 2024: $2.24B
Cognizant cash and short-term investments in 2024 was $2.24B, declined 14.9% below 2023.
Cognizant Cash on Hand 2023: $2.63B
Cognizant cash and short-term investments in 2023 was $2.63B, grew 5.4% from 2022.
Cognizant Cash on Hand 2022: $2.50B
Cognizant cash and short-term investments in 2022 was $2.50B, declined 8.0% below 2021.
Cognizant Cash on Hand 2021: $2.72B
Cognizant cash and short-term investments in 2021 was $2.72B.
See more financial history for Cognizant (CTSH).
Sector peers — Cash on Hand
Companies in the same sector as Cognizant, ranked by their latest cash and short-term investments.
| Company | Cash on Hand | Sector |
|---|---|---|
| Taiwan Semiconductor Manufacturing Company Limited (TSM) | $3.06T | Technology |
| Microsoft Corporation (MSFT) | $94.56B | Technology |
| NVIDIA Corporation (NVDA) | $62.56B | Technology |
| Apple Inc. (AAPL) | $54.70B | Technology |
| Broadcom Inc. (AVGO) | $16.18B | Technology |
| ASML Holding N.V. (ASML) | $13.32B | Technology |
| Advanced Micro Devices, Inc. (AMD) | $10.55B | Technology |
| Micron Technology, Inc. (MU) | $10.31B | Technology |
Frequently asked questions
What is Cognizant's cash and short-term investments?
- Latest reported cash and short-term investments for Cognizant (CTSH) is $1.91B (period ending December 31, 2025).
How has Cognizant cash and short-term investments changed year-over-year?
- Cognizant (CTSH) cash and short-term investments changed -14.7% year-over-year on the latest annual filing.
What is the long-term growth rate of Cognizant cash and short-term investments?
- Cognizant (CTSH) cash and short-term investments compound annual growth rate is -6.8% over the most recent 5 years available.
When did Cognizant cash and short-term investments hit its highest annual value?
- Cognizant cash and short-term investments reached its highest annual value of $5.17B in 2016.
What was Cognizant cash and short-term investments in 2024?
- Cognizant (CTSH) cash and short-term investments in 2024 was $2.24B.
What was Cognizant cash and short-term investments in 2025?
- Cognizant (CTSH) cash and short-term investments in 2025 was $1.91B.
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