Earnings Call
Jul 29, 2026
Q2 FY2026
EPS Estimate
1.38
EPS Actual
1.37
Post-Earnings Close
$55.97
Earnings Reaction
+11.3%
Cognizant's second quarter 2026 results reflect a company executing steadily in a still-cautious demand environment, with constant-currency revenue growth of 4.1% year-over-year landing at the high end of expectations and adjusted operating margin expanding 40 basis points to 16%, the sixth consecutive quarter of year-over-year margin improvement. Adjusted EPS of $1.37 grew 5% year-over-year, supported by revenue growth, margin expansion, and an aggressive share repurchase program that saw the company deploy $1.1 billion in buybacks during the quarter alone, including a $500 million accelerated repurchase. Year-to-date capital return stands at $1.9 billion, on pace for roughly $2.6 billion for the full year, more than 10% of current market cap, signaling strong conviction in the long-term thesis even as near-term macro headwinds persist.
Report generated on Jul 29, 2026
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Chief Executive Officer
The quarter's results reflected a combination of company-specific execution and broader sector dynamics, with management addressing several of the key debates that analysts had flagged heading into the print. Guidance commentary pointed to continued momentum in the core segments, while questions on margins and capital allocation drew more nuanced responses from the leadership team over the course of the call.
The quarter's results reflected a combination of company-specific execution and broader sector dynamics, with management addressing several of the key debates that analysts had flagged heading into the print. Guidance commentary pointed to continued momentum in the core segments, while questions on margins and capital allocation drew more nuanced responses from the leadership team over the course of the call.
The quarter's results reflected a combination of company-specific execution and broader sector dynamics, with management addressing several of the key debates that analysts had flagged heading into the print. Guidance commentary pointed to continued momentum in the core segments, while questions on margins and capital allocation drew more nuanced responses from the leadership team over the course of the call.
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