Gross Profit for Cognizant (CTSH)
According to Cognizant's latest reported financial statements, the company's current gross profit (TTM) is $6.98B USD. Gross profit equals revenue minus the cost of goods sold (COGS) — what remains from sales after the direct cost of producing the product or service. It does not yet subtract operating expenses, interest, or taxes (see operating income and net income for those steps). Higher gross profit (and gross margin) generally signals pricing power and production efficiency.
Headline TTM above sums the four reported quarters through (reported ). Chart and table below cover the full reported history back to .
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TTM (last 4 quarters)
$6.98B
YoY change
+5.0%
5Y CAGR
+3.5%
Peak year (2025)
$7.12B
Cumulative gross profit
$89.59B
Gross Profit history chart for Cognizant (CTSH) from 1998 to 2025
Gross Profit history table for Cognizant (CTSH) from 1998 to 2025
| Fiscal year | Period ended | Reported | Gross Profit | YoY |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 2025 | $7.12B | +5.0% | ||
| 2024 | $6.78B | +1.3% | ||
| 2023 | $6.69B | -4.2% | ||
| 2022 | $6.98B | +1.1% | ||
| 2021 | $6.90B | +15.4% | ||
| 2020 | $5.98B | -2.7% | ||
| 2019 | $6.15B | -2.2% | ||
| 2018 | $6.29B | +11.1% | ||
| 2017 | $5.66B | +5.2% | ||
| 2016 | $5.38B | +8.1% | ||
| 2015 | $4.98B | +20.7% | ||
| 2014 | $4.12B | +15.2% | ||
| 2013 | $3.58B | +16.6% | ||
| 2012 | $3.07B | +18.8% | ||
| 2011 | $2.58B | +33.3% | ||
| 2010 | $1.94B | +35.6% | ||
| 2009 | $1.43B | +14.9% | ||
| 2008 | $1.24B | +33.8% | ||
| 2007 | $929.54M | +46.1% | ||
| 2006 | $636.34M | +56.8% | ||
| 2005 | $405.92M | +52.1% | ||
| 2004 | $266.86M | +58.4% | ||
| 2003 | $168.51M | +58.4% | ||
| 2002 | $106.39M | +22.4% | ||
| 2001 | $86.93M | +30.5% | ||
| 2000 | $66.59M | +56.0% | ||
| 1999 | $42.70M | +59.9% | ||
| 1998 | $26.70M | — |
Gross Profit 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 gross profit of $7.12B – grew 5.0% year-over-year.
Cognizant gross profit compound annual growth for the 2020–2025 (5 years) window is +3.5%, sustaining 2 straight years of year-over-year growth.
$7.12B stands as the all-time-high annual gross profit, posted in 2025, against a low of $26.70M during 1998.
Cognizant (CTSH) sits 9th of 8 Technology peers we track on this metric, against a peer median of $98.38B.
Cognizant Gross Profit by Year
Cognizant Gross Profit 2025: $7.12B
Cognizant gross profit in 2025 was $7.12B, grew 5.0% from 2024. This figure represents the highest annual value in the available history.
Cognizant Gross Profit 2024: $6.78B
Cognizant gross profit in 2024 was $6.78B, edged up 1.3% from 2023.
Cognizant Gross Profit 2023: $6.69B
Cognizant gross profit in 2023 was $6.69B, edged down 4.2% below 2022.
Cognizant Gross Profit 2022: $6.98B
Cognizant gross profit in 2022 was $6.98B, edged up 1.1% from 2021.
Cognizant Gross Profit 2021: $6.90B
Cognizant gross profit in 2021 was $6.90B.
See more financial history for Cognizant (CTSH).
Sector peers — Gross Profit
Companies in the same sector as Cognizant, ranked by their latest gross profit.
| Company | Gross Profit | Sector |
|---|---|---|
| Taiwan Semiconductor Manufacturing Company Limited (TSM) | $2.30T | Technology |
| Apple Inc. (AAPL) | $195.20B | Technology |
| Microsoft Corporation (MSFT) | $193.89B | Technology |
| NVIDIA Corporation (NVDA) | $153.46B | Technology |
| Broadcom Inc. (AVGO) | $43.29B | Technology |
| ASML Holding N.V. (ASML) | $17.26B | Technology |
| Advanced Micro Devices, Inc. (AMD) | $17.15B | Technology |
| Micron Technology, Inc. (MU) | $14.87B | Technology |
Frequently asked questions
What is Cognizant's gross profit?
- Latest reported gross profit for Cognizant (CTSH) is $6.98B (period ending December 31, 2025).
How has Cognizant gross profit changed year-over-year?
- Cognizant (CTSH) gross profit changed +5.0% year-over-year on the latest annual filing.
What is the long-term growth rate of Cognizant gross profit?
- Cognizant (CTSH) gross profit compound annual growth rate is +3.5% over the most recent 5 years available.
When did Cognizant gross profit hit its highest annual value?
- Cognizant gross profit reached its highest annual value of $7.12B in 2025.
What was Cognizant gross profit in 2024?
- Cognizant (CTSH) gross profit in 2024 was $6.78B.
What was Cognizant gross profit in 2025?
- Cognizant (CTSH) gross profit in 2025 was $7.12B.
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