COGNIZANT TECHNOLOGY SOLUTIONS CORP

Cognizant is a global professional services firm that provides information technology consulting, systems integration, application development and maintenance, quality engineering, infrastructure, cybersecurity, and business process automation services. The company organizes its offerings into four primary industry segments: Health Sciences, Financial Services, Products and Resources, and Communications, Media and Technology. Its service delivery spans specialized practices covering core technologies, enterprise platforms, vertical industry solutions, intelligent operations, software engineering, digital experience, and security. Cognizant serves enterprise clients across diverse sectors, including healthcare payers and providers, pharmaceutical firms, commercial banks, insurers, manufacturers, retailers, logistics providers, and technology and media companies.

The company operates an integrated global delivery model combining personnel at client sites with local, regional, and offshore facilities worldwide. As of December 31, 2025, Cognizant employed approximately 351,600 people, including 256,900 in India, 41,600 in North America, 14,600 in Continental Europe, 7,800 in the United Kingdom, and 30,700 in other global locations. The provided text does not state the location of the company's corporate headquarters.

Summary of the business section of Cognizant Technology Solutions's latest annual report, written by StockData.

“Actually paid” adjusts reported pay for changes in the value of equity awards. Shareholder return assumes $100 invested at the start of the measurement period, as disclosed by the company.

“As of December 31, 2025, we had approximately 351,600 employees, with 256,900 in India, 41,600 in North America, 14,600 in Continental Europe, 7,800 in the United Kingdom and 30,700 in various other locations throughout the rest of the world.”