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Cognizant Technology Solutions First Quarter 2025 Earnings: Beats Expectations

Cognizant Technology Solutions (NASDAQ:CTSH) First Quarter 2025 Results

Key Financial Results

  • Revenue: US$5.12b (up 7.5% from 1Q 2024).
  • Net income: US$663.0m (up 21% from 1Q 2024).
  • Profit margin: 13% (up from 12% in 1Q 2024). The increase in margin was driven by higher revenue.
  • EPS: US$1.34 (up from US$1.10 in 1Q 2024).
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NasdaqGS:CTSH Earnings and Revenue Growth May 2nd 2025

All figures shown in the chart above are for the trailing 12 month (TTM) period

Cognizant Technology Solutions Revenues and Earnings Beat Expectations

Revenue exceeded analyst estimates by 1.0%. Earnings per share (EPS) also surpassed analyst estimates by 13%.

Looking ahead, revenue is forecast to grow 4.8% p.a. on average during the next 3 years, compared to a 9.5% growth forecast for the IT industry in the US.

Performance of the American IT industry.

The company's shares are up 4.3% from a week ago.

Balance Sheet Analysis

Just as investors must consider earnings, it is also important to take into account the strength of a company's balance sheet. See our latest analysis on Cognizant Technology Solutions' balance sheet health.

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About NasdaqGS:CTSH

Cognizant Technology Solutions

A professional services company, provides consulting and technology, and outsourcing services in North America, Europe, and internationally.

Flawless balance sheet and undervalued.

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