Cognizant Technology Solutions Profit Margin

Cognizant Technology Solutions posts a profit margin of 11.75% as of September 2026. That compares with 10.2% in the prior-year period — up 15.2% year over year. That is below the Technology sector average of 38.05%. Comparing that reading with peers and prior periods is usually more useful than looking at the number in isolation.

In the prior comparable period, Cognizant Technology Solutions's profit margin was 10.2%. The latest reading is 11.75% — a 15.2% year-over-year increase (period ending September 2026). Use the history and growth charts on this page for a longer lookback.

For Technology stocks, a profit margin near 38.05% is typical. Cognizant Technology Solutions's 11.75% is lower that level. That is roughly 69.1% below the sector mean. Whether that is a warning or an opportunity depends on growth outlook and other fundamentals shown elsewhere on Stockcircle.

Cognizant Technology Solutions's profit margin moves when the underlying profit, equity, or asset base changes. Cost cuts, pricing power, buybacks, write-downs, and cyclical swings can all shift the percentage. The latest reading is 11.75% as of September 2026; use YoY and peer views to separate noise from signal.

Context for CTSH's profit margin usually means three checks: (1) trend versus prior periods, (2) level versus peers (average 38.05%), and (3) consistency with growth and profitability. This page covers the first two; Cognizant Technology Solutions's other metric pages and overview cover the third.