rket against giants like Accenture, Tata Consultancy Services (TCS), Infosys, and IBM.

Its edge comes from deep industry know-how in verticals like financial services, healthcare, and communications, strong partnerships with cloud and software leaders (e.g., Microsoft, AWS), and a fast-growing AI-led services portfolio. Gartner’s Magic Quadrant for Custom Software Development Services ranks Cognizant among the top providers, which speaks to its scale and ability to execute.

Recent Performance

Over the 12 months through February 10, 2026, CTSH returned +12.86%. The S&P 500 gained +14.43% over the same period, so Cognizant modestly underperformed.

In calendar year 2025, Cognizant shares rose +7.93%, trailing the S&P 500’s +17.86% and…