Company / Free Cash Flow
Cognizant Free Cash Flow History
FY2016-FY2025 · Annual data · Source: SEC filings
At a glance
Latest annual filing availableLatest Free Cash Flow
$2.6B
FY2025
5-year range
$1.8B / $2.6B
FY2021-FY2025
Trend
+42.0%
vs FY2024
Sector context
#23 of 294
Information Technology
What the data says
Among 294 Information Technology companies, Cognizant is in the top 8% for free cash flow. Free Cash Flow returned to growth in FY2025 after 2 years of decline, reaching $2.6B.
Based on SEC 10-K filings.
$2.6B in FY2025 with a 5-year CAGR of -2.2%. Top quartile in the Information Technology sector.
Improved from $2.0B to $2.6B over the past 2 years.
Information Technology sector context is included.
Free Cash Flow over time
Growth rates
- 3-Year CAGR
- +5.1%
- 5-Year CAGR
- -2.2%
- 10-Year CAGR
- -
Sector benchmark
Top 8% in Information TechnologyTop 8% of 294This company $2.6B Sector average $1.4B
▼
+84.6% above sector average
Key checks
Key Insights
- 5-year CAGR of -2.2%, indicating a declining trend.
- In FY2025, free cash flow increased 42.0% year-over-year.
- Ranks #23 out of 294 companies in the Information Technology sector.
- Peak free cash flow 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 | Free Cash FlowValue | YoY GrowthYoY |
|---|---|---|
| FY2025 | $2.6B | +42.0% |
| FY2024 | $1.8B | -9.2% |
| FY2023 | $2.0B | -10.0% |
| FY2022 | $2.2B | +0.9% |
| FY2021 | $2.2B | -23.6% |
| FY2020 | $2.9B | +37.7% |
| FY2019 | $2.1B | -4.9% |
| FY2018 | $2.2B | +4.3% |
| FY2017 | $2.1B | +57.8% |
| FY2016 | $1.3B | -29.7% |
As of FY2025 · SEC 10-K · Updated Jul 4, 2026