EPS (Diluted) for Cognizant (CTSH)
According to Cognizant's latest reported financial statements, the company's current diluted EPS (TTM) is $4.55. Diluted earnings per share (EPS) is net income divided by the diluted weighted-average shares outstanding over the period. It expresses profit on a per-share basis — the figure investors use to value an individual share — and accounts for potential dilution from options, RSUs, and convertible securities.
Headline TTM above sums the four reported quarters through (reported ). Chart and table below cover the full reported history back to .
CTSH
Currently viewingEPS (Diluted)Switch metric
TTM (last 4 quarters)
$4.55
YoY change
+0.9%
5Y CAGR
+12.1%
Peak year (2025)
$4.55
Latest annual
$4.55
EPS (Diluted) history chart for Cognizant (CTSH) from 1998 to 2025
EPS (Diluted) history table for Cognizant (CTSH) from 1998 to 2025
| Fiscal year | Period ended | Reported | EPS (Diluted) | YoY |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 2025 | $4.55 | +0.9% | ||
| 2024 | $4.51 | +7.1% | ||
| 2023 | $4.21 | -4.5% | ||
| 2022 | $4.41 | +8.9% | ||
| 2021 | $4.05 | +57.6% | ||
| 2020 | $2.57 | -21.9% | ||
| 2019 | $3.29 | -8.6% | ||
| 2018 | $3.60 | +42.3% | ||
| 2017 | $2.53 | -0.8% | ||
| 2016 | $2.55 | -3.8% | ||
| 2015 | $2.65 | +12.8% | ||
| 2014 | $2.35 | +16.3% | ||
| 2013 | $2.02 | +17.4% | ||
| 2012 | $1.72 | +21.1% | ||
| 2011 | $1.42 | +19.3% | ||
| 2010 | $1.19 | +33.7% | ||
| 2009 | $0.89 | +23.6% | ||
| 2008 | $0.72 | +24.1% | ||
| 2007 | $0.58 | +48.7% | ||
| 2006 | $0.39 | +39.3% | ||
| 2005 | $0.28 | +55.6% | ||
| 2004 | $0.18 | +63.6% | ||
| 2003 | $0.11 | +62.2% | ||
| 2002 | $0.07 | +49.7% | ||
| 2001 | $0.05 | +24.5% | ||
| 2000 | $0.04 | +51.7% | ||
| 1999 | $0.02 | +81.8% | ||
| 1998 | $0.01 | — |
EPS (Diluted) 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
As of the 2025 fiscal year, Cognizant (CTSH) reported diluted EPS of $4.55 – edged up 0.9% year-over-year.
Over 2020–2025 (5 years), Cognizant diluted EPS expanded at a +12.1% compound annual rate, sustaining 2 straight years of year-over-year growth.
$4.55 stands as the all-time-high annual diluted EPS, posted in 2025, against a low of $0.01 during 1998.
Among 8 Technology peers, Cognizant (CTSH) ranks 8th; the peer median for diluted EPS is $7.53.
Cognizant EPS (Diluted) by Year
Cognizant EPS (Diluted) 2025: $4.55
Cognizant diluted EPS in 2025 was $4.55, edged up 0.9% from 2024. This figure represents the highest annual value in the available history.
Cognizant EPS (Diluted) 2024: $4.51
Cognizant diluted EPS in 2024 was $4.51, grew 7.1% from 2023.
Cognizant EPS (Diluted) 2023: $4.21
Cognizant diluted EPS in 2023 was $4.21, edged down 4.5% below 2022.
Cognizant EPS (Diluted) 2022: $4.41
Cognizant diluted EPS in 2022 was $4.41, grew 8.9% from 2021.
Cognizant EPS (Diluted) 2021: $4.05
Cognizant diluted EPS in 2021 was $4.05.
See more financial history for Cognizant (CTSH).
Sector peers — EPS (Diluted)
Companies in the same sector as Cognizant, ranked by their latest diluted EPS.
| Company | EPS (Diluted) | Sector |
|---|---|---|
| Taiwan Semiconductor Manufacturing Company Limited (TSM) | $334.65 | Technology |
| ASML Holding N.V. (ASML) | $24.71 | Technology |
| Microsoft Corporation (MSFT) | $13.64 | Technology |
| Micron Technology, Inc. (MU) | $7.59 | Technology |
| Apple Inc. (AAPL) | $7.46 | Technology |
| NVIDIA Corporation (NVDA) | $4.90 | Technology |
| Broadcom Inc. (AVGO) | $4.77 | Technology |
| Advanced Micro Devices, Inc. (AMD) | $2.65 | Technology |
Frequently asked questions
What is Cognizant's diluted EPS?
- Latest reported diluted EPS for Cognizant (CTSH) is $4.55 (period ending December 31, 2025).
How has Cognizant diluted EPS changed year-over-year?
- Cognizant (CTSH) diluted EPS changed +0.9% year-over-year on the latest annual filing.
What is the long-term growth rate of Cognizant diluted EPS?
- Cognizant (CTSH) diluted EPS compound annual growth rate is +12.1% over the most recent 5 years available.
When did Cognizant diluted EPS hit its highest annual value?
- Cognizant diluted EPS reached its highest annual value of $4.55 in 2025.
What was Cognizant diluted EPS in 2024?
- Cognizant (CTSH) diluted EPS in 2024 was $4.51.
What was Cognizant diluted EPS in 2025?
- Cognizant (CTSH) diluted EPS in 2025 was $4.55.
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