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Cognizant

A US-headquartered IT services and consulting company.

Cognizant provides information technology services and consulting to enterprise clients from a US headquarters.

Last refreshed: 22 October 2026 · Appears in 1 active topic

Timeline for Cognizant

#19 5 Aug

Reported 356,700 employees, down 900 on the quarter

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Background

Cognizant is a US-headquartered information technology services and consulting company. Its global headquarters are in Teaneck, New Jersey, identified on the [company's official locations page](https://careers.Cognizant.com/us-en/locations/). Its shares trade on Nasdaq under the ticker CTSH, as confirmed in its [quarterly results](https://investors.Cognizant.com/news-and-events/news/news-details/2026/Cognizant-Reports-Second-Quarter-2026-Results/default.aspx).

The [company's investor overview](https://investors.Cognizant.com/home/default.aspx) describes work spanning engineering, data, infrastructure and business processes for enterprise clients. Cognizant helps these organisations modernise existing technology and put artificial intelligence into their operations. Its services combine technical implementation with work on how clients run their businesses. The delivery model combines industry expertise with platforms, technology partnerships and work across international markets.

Common Questions
How many employees did Cognizant have in June 2026?
Cognizant reported total headcount of 356,700 at 30 June 2026.Source: Cognizant
Why did Cognizant's headcount fall in the second quarter of 2026?
The results report a net fall of 900, but do not describe it as an announced redundancy programme.Source: Cognizant
How much did Cognizant spend on share repurchases in Q2 2026?
It reported $1.153 billion of share repurchases.Source: Cognizant
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Written with AI from Lowdown's published reporting. Not individually reviewed by an editor. Updated 22 October 2026. Editorial standards.