Stock-Based Compensation for Cognizant (CTSH)
Stock-Based Compensation for Cognizant (CTSH): headline value $181.00M. 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
$181.00M
YoY change
N/A
5Y CAGR
-4.8%
Peak year (2018)
$267.00M
Latest annual
$181.00M
Stock-Based Compensation history chart for Cognizant (CTSH) from 1998 to 2025
Stock-Based Compensation history table for Cognizant (CTSH) from 1998 to 2025
| Fiscal year | Period ended | Reported | Stock-Based Compensation | YoY |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 2025 | $181.00M | — | ||
| 2024 | $0 | — | ||
| 2023 | $0 | -100.0% | ||
| 2022 | $261.00M | +6.1% | ||
| 2021 | $246.00M | +6.0% | ||
| 2020 | $232.00M | +6.9% | ||
| 2019 | $217.00M | -18.7% | ||
| 2018 | $267.00M | +20.8% | ||
| 2017 | $221.00M | — | ||
| 2016 | $0 | — | ||
| 2015 | $0 | — | ||
| 2014 | $0 | — | ||
| 2013 | $0 | -100.0% | ||
| 2012 | $107.36M | +19.0% | ||
| 2011 | $90.23M | +58.3% | ||
| 2010 | $56.98M | +329.7% | ||
| 2009 | $13.26M | -50.7% | ||
| 2008 | $26.91M | — | ||
| 2007 | $0 | — | ||
| 2006 | $0 | — | ||
| 2005 | $0 | — | ||
| 2004 | $0 | — | ||
| 2003 | $0 | — | ||
| 2002 | $0 | — | ||
| 2001 | $0 | — | ||
| 2000 | $0 | — | ||
| 1999 | $0 | — | ||
| 1998 | $0 | — |
Stock-Based Compensation 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
Cognizant (CTSH) most recent annual stock-based compensation stands at $181.00M (2025).
Across 2020–2025 (5 years), Cognizant stock-based compensation produced a CAGR of -4.8% – with a net decline across the window.
2018 marks the peak stock-based compensation at $267.00M, with the historical low of $0 recorded in 1998.
Cognizant (CTSH) sits 7th of 8 Technology peers we track on this metric, against a peer median of $4.01B.
Cognizant Stock-Based Compensation by Year
Cognizant Stock-Based Compensation 2025: $181.00M
Cognizant stock-based compensation in 2025 was $181.00M.
Cognizant Stock-Based Compensation 2024: $0
Cognizant stock-based compensation in 2024 was $0.
Cognizant Stock-Based Compensation 2023: $0
Cognizant stock-based compensation in 2023 was $0, plunged 100.0% below 2022.
Cognizant Stock-Based Compensation 2022: $261.00M
Cognizant stock-based compensation in 2022 was $261.00M, grew 6.1% from 2021.
Cognizant Stock-Based Compensation 2021: $246.00M
Cognizant stock-based compensation in 2021 was $246.00M.
See more financial history for Cognizant (CTSH).
Sector peers — Stock-Based Compensation
Companies in the same sector as Cognizant, ranked by their latest stock-based compensation.
| Company | Stock-Based Compensation | Sector |
|---|---|---|
| Apple Inc. (AAPL) | $12.86B | Technology |
| Microsoft Corporation (MSFT) | $11.97B | Technology |
| Broadcom Inc. (AVGO) | $7.57B | Technology |
| NVIDIA Corporation (NVDA) | $6.39B | Technology |
| Advanced Micro Devices, Inc. (AMD) | $1.64B | Technology |
| Micron Technology, Inc. (MU) | $972.00M | Technology |
| Taiwan Semiconductor Manufacturing Company Limited (TSM) | $0 | Technology |
| ASML Holding N.V. (ASML) | $0 | Technology |
Frequently asked questions
What is Cognizant's stock-based compensation?
Latest reported stock-based compensation for Cognizant (CTSH) is $181.00M (period ending December 31, 2025).
What is the long-term growth rate of Cognizant stock-based compensation?
Cognizant (CTSH) stock-based compensation compound annual growth rate is -4.8% over the most recent 5 years available.
When did Cognizant stock-based compensation hit its highest annual value?
Cognizant stock-based compensation reached its highest annual value of $267.00M in 2018.
What was Cognizant stock-based compensation in 2024?
Cognizant (CTSH) stock-based compensation in 2024 was $0.
What was Cognizant stock-based compensation in 2025?
Cognizant (CTSH) stock-based compensation in 2025 was $181.00M.
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