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Cognizant Cash & Equivalents History
FY2016-FY2025 · Annual data · Source: SEC filings
At a glance
Latest annual filing availableLatest Cash & Equivalents
$1.9B
FY2025
5-year range
$1.8B / $2.6B
FY2021-FY2025
Trend
-14.8%
vs FY2024
Sector context
#45 of 305
Information Technology
What the data says
Cognizant's cash & equivalents of $1.9B is higher than 85% of companies in the Information Technology sector (FY2025). Cash & Equivalents has fluctuated over the past 10 years, ranging from $1.2B in FY2018 to $2.7B in FY2020.
Based on SEC 10-K filings.
$1.9B in FY2025 with a 5-year CAGR of -6.6%. Top quartile in the Information Technology sector.
Declined from $2.6B to $1.9B over the past 2 years.
Information Technology sector context is included.
Cash & Equivalents over time
Growth rates
- 3-Year CAGR
- -4.6%
- 5-Year CAGR
- -6.6%
- 10-Year CAGR
- -
Sector benchmark
+48.7% above sector average
Key checks
Key Insights
- 5-year CAGR of -6.6%, indicating a declining trend.
- In FY2025, cash & equivalents decreased 14.8% year-over-year.
- Ranks #45 out of 305 companies in the Information Technology sector.
- Peak cash & equivalents was recorded in FY2020.
Company context
Key Data Points
- Altman Z-Score 3.40 (safe zone, above 2.9 threshold)
- High earnings quality (cash-backed earnings)
Data sourced from SEC EDGAR filings. Not investment advice.
Annual data
| Year | Cash & EquivalentsValue | YoY GrowthYoY |
|---|---|---|
| FY2025 | $1.9B | -14.8% |
| FY2024 | $2.2B | -14.9% |
| FY2023 | $2.6B | +19.6% |
| FY2022 | $2.2B | +22.3% |
| FY2021 | $1.8B | -33.1% |
| FY2020 | $2.7B | +1.3% |
| FY2019 | $2.6B | +127.8% |
| FY2018 | $1.2B | -39.7% |
| FY2017 | $1.9B | -5.4% |
| FY2016 | $2.0B | -4.3% |
As of FY2025 · SEC 10-K · Updated Jul 4, 2026