Free Cash Flow for Cognizant (CTSH)
Free Cash Flow for Cognizant (CTSH): headline value $2.60B · YoY +42.0%. Annual and quarterly series, chart, and tables are below.
Headline figure above is from the reporting period ending (reported ). Chart and table below cover the full reported history back to .
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Latest period
$2.60B
YoY change
+42.0%
5Y CAGR
-2.2%
Peak year (2020)
$2.90B
Latest annual
$2.60B
Free Cash Flow history chart for Cognizant (CTSH) from 1998 to 2025
Free Cash Flow history table for Cognizant (CTSH) from 1998 to 2025
| Fiscal year | Period ended | Reported | Free Cash Flow | YoY |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 2025 | $2.60B | +42.0% | ||
| 2024 | $1.83B | -9.2% | ||
| 2023 | $2.01B | -10.0% | ||
| 2022 | $2.24B | +0.9% | ||
| 2021 | $2.22B | -23.6% | ||
| 2020 | $2.90B | +37.7% | ||
| 2019 | $2.11B | -4.9% | ||
| 2018 | $2.21B | +4.3% | ||
| 2017 | $2.12B | +60.7% | ||
| 2016 | $1.32B | -29.8% | ||
| 2015 | $1.88B | +49.2% | ||
| 2014 | $1.26B | +8.5% | ||
| 2013 | $1.16B | +38.7% | ||
| 2012 | $838.12M | +42.8% | ||
| 2011 | $586.93M | +1.3% | ||
| 2010 | $579.14M | -2.8% | ||
| 2009 | $595.69M | +128.9% | ||
| 2008 | $260.30M | +60.8% | ||
| 2007 | $161.85M | +9.3% | ||
| 2006 | $148.14M | +68.4% | ||
| 2005 | $87.99M | +9.0% | ||
| 2004 | $80.75M | +61.9% | ||
| 2003 | $49.87M | +44.9% | ||
| 2002 | $34.41M | +100.9% | ||
| 2001 | $17.13M | -12.5% | ||
| 2000 | $19.57M | +54.1% | ||
| 1999 | $12.70M | +30.9% | ||
| 1998 | $9.70M | — |
Free Cash Flow values are taken from Cognizant's reported cash flow 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 free cash flow of $2.60B – surged 42.0% year-over-year.
Across 2020–2025 (5 years), Cognizant free cash flow produced a CAGR of -2.2% – with a net decline across the window.
Cognizant free cash flow peaked at $2.90B in 2020; the latest annual figure is $2.60B in 2025 (10.5% below peak).
Across the available history, free cash flow reached its high of $2.90B in 2020 and its low of $9.70M in 1998.
Cognizant (CTSH) sits 8th of 8 Technology peers we track on this metric, against a peer median of $49.26B.
Cognizant Free Cash Flow by Year
Cognizant Free Cash Flow 2025: $2.60B
Cognizant free cash flow in 2025 was $2.60B, surged 42.0% from 2024.
Cognizant Free Cash Flow 2024: $1.83B
Cognizant free cash flow in 2024 was $1.83B, declined 9.2% below 2023.
Cognizant Free Cash Flow 2023: $2.01B
Cognizant free cash flow in 2023 was $2.01B, declined 10.0% below 2022.
Cognizant Free Cash Flow 2022: $2.24B
Cognizant free cash flow in 2022 was $2.24B, edged up 0.9% from 2021.
Cognizant Free Cash Flow 2021: $2.22B
Cognizant free cash flow in 2021 was $2.22B.
See more financial history for Cognizant (CTSH).
Sector peers — Free Cash Flow
Companies in the same sector as Cognizant, ranked by their latest free cash flow.
| Company | Free Cash Flow | Sector |
|---|---|---|
| Taiwan Semiconductor Manufacturing Company Limited (TSM) | $1.10T | Technology |
| Apple Inc. (AAPL) | $98.77B | Technology |
| NVIDIA Corporation (NVDA) | $96.68B | Technology |
| Microsoft Corporation (MSFT) | $71.61B | Technology |
| Broadcom Inc. (AVGO) | $26.91B | Technology |
| ASML Holding N.V. (ASML) | $10.65B | Technology |
| Advanced Micro Devices, Inc. (AMD) | $6.74B | Technology |
| Micron Technology, Inc. (MU) | $1.67B | Technology |
Frequently asked questions
What is Cognizant's free cash flow?
Latest reported free cash flow for Cognizant (CTSH) is $2.60B (period ending December 31, 2025).
How has Cognizant free cash flow changed year-over-year?
Cognizant (CTSH) free cash flow changed +42.0% year-over-year on the latest annual filing.
What is the long-term growth rate of Cognizant free cash flow?
Cognizant (CTSH) free cash flow compound annual growth rate is -2.2% over the most recent 5 years available.
When did Cognizant free cash flow hit its highest annual value?
Cognizant free cash flow reached its highest annual value of $2.90B in 2020.
What was Cognizant free cash flow in 2024?
Cognizant (CTSH) free cash flow in 2024 was $1.83B.
What was Cognizant free cash flow in 2025?
Cognizant (CTSH) free cash flow in 2025 was $2.60B.
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