Operating Income for Cognizant (CTSH)
According to Cognizant's latest reported financial statements, the company's current operating income (TTM) is $3.39B USD. Operating income is profit from core operations: revenue minus cost of goods sold and operating expenses (SG&A, R&D). It excludes interest, taxes, and non-operating items, so it isolates how profitable the business itself is before financing and tax decisions. Compare with EBITDA and net income.
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)
$3.39B
YoY change
+22.0%
5Y CAGR
+10.8%
Peak year (2025)
$3.53B
Cumulative operating income
$38.38B
Operating Income history chart for Cognizant (CTSH) from 1998 to 2025
Operating Income history table for Cognizant (CTSH) from 1998 to 2025
| Fiscal year | Period ended | Reported | Operating Income | YoY |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 2025 | $3.53B | +22.0% | ||
| 2024 | $2.89B | +7.5% | ||
| 2023 | $2.69B | -9.4% | ||
| 2022 | $2.97B | +5.0% | ||
| 2021 | $2.83B | +33.7% | ||
| 2020 | $2.11B | -13.8% | ||
| 2019 | $2.45B | -12.4% | ||
| 2018 | $2.80B | +12.9% | ||
| 2017 | $2.48B | +8.4% | ||
| 2016 | $2.29B | +6.9% | ||
| 2015 | $2.14B | +13.6% | ||
| 2014 | $1.88B | +12.3% | ||
| 2013 | $1.68B | +23.2% | ||
| 2012 | $1.36B | +19.8% | ||
| 2011 | $1.14B | +31.9% | ||
| 2010 | $861.85M | +39.3% | ||
| 2009 | $618.49M | +19.7% | ||
| 2008 | $516.67M | +35.4% | ||
| 2007 | $381.52M | +47.3% | ||
| 2006 | $258.94M | +45.8% | ||
| 2005 | $177.62M | +51.0% | ||
| 2004 | $117.62M | +62.7% | ||
| 2003 | $72.31M | +60.0% | ||
| 2002 | $45.20M | +26.9% | ||
| 2001 | $35.62M | +36.3% | ||
| 2000 | $26.13M | +57.4% | ||
| 1999 | $16.60M | +84.4% | ||
| 1998 | $9.00M | — |
Operating Income 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 operating income of $3.53B – grew 22.0% year-over-year.
Across 2020–2025 (5 years), Cognizant operating income produced a CAGR of +10.8% – sustaining 2 straight years of year-over-year growth.
Across the available history, operating income reached its high of $3.53B in 2025 and its low of $9.00M in 1998.
Within Technology, Cognizant (CTSH) ranks 9th among 8 peers we track. The peer median for operating income is $77.01B.
Cognizant Operating Income by Year
Cognizant Operating Income 2025: $3.53B
Cognizant operating income in 2025 was $3.53B, grew 22.0% from 2024. This figure represents the highest annual value in the available history.
Cognizant Operating Income 2024: $2.89B
Cognizant operating income in 2024 was $2.89B, grew 7.5% from 2023.
Cognizant Operating Income 2023: $2.69B
Cognizant operating income in 2023 was $2.69B, declined 9.4% below 2022.
Cognizant Operating Income 2022: $2.97B
Cognizant operating income in 2022 was $2.97B, grew 5.0% from 2021.
Cognizant Operating Income 2021: $2.83B
Cognizant operating income in 2021 was $2.83B.
See more financial history for Cognizant (CTSH).
Sector peers — Operating Income
Companies in the same sector as Cognizant, ranked by their latest operating income.
| Company | Operating Income | Sector |
|---|---|---|
| Taiwan Semiconductor Manufacturing Company Limited (TSM) | $1.96T | Technology |
| Apple Inc. (AAPL) | $133.05B | Technology |
| NVIDIA Corporation (NVDA) | $130.39B | Technology |
| Microsoft Corporation (MSFT) | $128.53B | Technology |
| Broadcom Inc. (AVGO) | $25.48B | Technology |
| ASML Holding N.V. (ASML) | $11.30B | Technology |
| Micron Technology, Inc. (MU) | $9.87B | Technology |
| Advanced Micro Devices, Inc. (AMD) | $3.69B | Technology |
Frequently asked questions
What is Cognizant's operating income?
- Latest reported operating income for Cognizant (CTSH) is $3.39B (period ending December 31, 2025).
How has Cognizant operating income changed year-over-year?
- Cognizant (CTSH) operating income changed +22.0% year-over-year on the latest annual filing.
What is the long-term growth rate of Cognizant operating income?
- Cognizant (CTSH) operating income compound annual growth rate is +10.8% over the most recent 5 years available.
When did Cognizant operating income hit its highest annual value?
- Cognizant operating income reached its highest annual value of $3.53B in 2025.
What was Cognizant operating income in 2024?
- Cognizant (CTSH) operating income in 2024 was $2.89B.
What was Cognizant operating income in 2025?
- Cognizant (CTSH) operating income in 2025 was $3.53B.
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