EBITDA for Cognizant (CTSH)
According to Cognizant's latest reported financial statements, the company's current EBITDA (TTM) is $4.07B USD. EBITDA stands for earnings before interest, taxes, depreciation, and amortization. It is a common proxy for operating cash generation that strips out non-cash charges (depreciation and amortization) and capital structure effects (interest, taxes). Useful for comparing companies with different leverage and asset bases — see operating income and net income for fully GAAP figures.
Headline TTM above sums the four reported quarters through (reported ). Chart and table below cover the full reported history back to .
CTSH
Currently viewingEBITDASwitch metric
TTM (last 4 quarters)
$4.07B
YoY change
+18.1%
5Y CAGR
+9.3%
Peak year (2025)
$4.17B
Cumulative EBITDA
$45.96B
EBITDA history chart for Cognizant (CTSH) from 1998 to 2025
EBITDA history table for Cognizant (CTSH) from 1998 to 2025
| Fiscal year | Period ended | Reported | EBITDA | YoY |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 2025 | $4.17B | +18.1% | ||
| 2024 | $3.53B | +4.5% | ||
| 2023 | $3.38B | -6.1% | ||
| 2022 | $3.60B | +5.7% | ||
| 2021 | $3.41B | +27.3% | ||
| 2020 | $2.68B | -13.4% | ||
| 2019 | $3.10B | -6.8% | ||
| 2018 | $3.32B | +6.4% | ||
| 2017 | $3.12B | +13.3% | ||
| 2016 | $2.75B | +9.7% | ||
| 2015 | $2.51B | +17.7% | ||
| 2014 | $2.13B | +14.9% | ||
| 2013 | $1.86B | +20.3% | ||
| 2012 | $1.54B | +22.5% | ||
| 2011 | $1.26B | +29.7% | ||
| 2010 | $972.02M | +37.3% | ||
| 2009 | $707.86M | +19.7% | ||
| 2008 | $591.47M | +35.8% | ||
| 2007 | $435.44M | +48.6% | ||
| 2006 | $293.11M | +47.3% | ||
| 2005 | $199.02M | +48.4% | ||
| 2004 | $134.07M | +55.4% | ||
| 2003 | $86.26M | +57.6% | ||
| 2002 | $54.72M | +30.3% | ||
| 2001 | $41.99M | +37.1% | ||
| 2000 | $30.64M | +56.3% | ||
| 1999 | $19.60M | +75.0% | ||
| 1998 | $11.20M | — |
EBITDA values are taken from Cognizant's reported income statements (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
In 2025, Cognizant (CTSH) EBITDA totalled $4.17B – grew 18.1% year-over-year.
Cognizant EBITDA has grown for 2 consecutive years, with a +9.3% compound annual growth rate over 2020–2025 (5 years).
Across the available history, EBITDA reached its high of $4.17B in 2025 and its low of $11.20M in 1998.
Cognizant (CTSH) sits 9th of 8 Technology peers we track on this metric, against a peer median of $89.57B.
Cognizant EBITDA by Year
Cognizant EBITDA 2025: $4.17B
Cognizant EBITDA in 2025 was $4.17B, grew 18.1% from 2024. This figure represents the highest annual value in the available history.
Cognizant EBITDA 2024: $3.53B
Cognizant EBITDA in 2024 was $3.53B, edged up 4.5% from 2023.
Cognizant EBITDA 2023: $3.38B
Cognizant EBITDA in 2023 was $3.38B, declined 6.1% below 2022.
Cognizant EBITDA 2022: $3.60B
Cognizant EBITDA in 2022 was $3.60B, grew 5.7% from 2021.
Cognizant EBITDA 2021: $3.41B
Cognizant EBITDA in 2021 was $3.41B.
See more financial history for Cognizant (CTSH).
Sector peers — EBITDA
Companies in the same sector as Cognizant, ranked by their latest EBITDA.
| Company | EBITDA | Sector |
|---|---|---|
| Taiwan Semiconductor Manufacturing Company Limited (TSM) | $2.75T | Technology |
| Microsoft Corporation (MSFT) | $160.16B | Technology |
| NVIDIA Corporation (NVDA) | $144.55B | Technology |
| Apple Inc. (AAPL) | $144.43B | Technology |
| Broadcom Inc. (AVGO) | $34.71B | Technology |
| Micron Technology, Inc. (MU) | $18.49B | Technology |
| ASML Holding N.V. (ASML) | $12.55B | Technology |
| Advanced Micro Devices, Inc. (AMD) | $7.28B | Technology |
Frequently asked questions
What is Cognizant's EBITDA?
- Latest reported EBITDA for Cognizant (CTSH) is $4.07B (period ending December 31, 2025).
How has Cognizant EBITDA changed year-over-year?
- Cognizant (CTSH) EBITDA changed +18.1% year-over-year on the latest annual filing.
What is the long-term growth rate of Cognizant EBITDA?
- Cognizant (CTSH) EBITDA compound annual growth rate is +9.3% over the most recent 5 years available.
When did Cognizant EBITDA hit its highest annual value?
- Cognizant EBITDA reached its highest annual value of $4.17B in 2025.
What was Cognizant EBITDA in 2024?
- Cognizant (CTSH) EBITDA in 2024 was $3.53B.
What was Cognizant EBITDA in 2025?
- Cognizant (CTSH) EBITDA in 2025 was $4.17B.
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