Company / Free Cash Flow per Share
Cognizant Free Cash Flow per Share History
FY2016-FY2025 · Annual data · Source: SEC filings
At a glance
Latest annual filing availableLatest Free Cash Flow per Share
$5.42
FY2025
5-year range
$3.69 / $5.42
FY2021-FY2025
Trend
+46.8%
vs FY2024
Sector context
#70 of 290
Information Technology
What the data says
Cognizant's free cash flow per share of $5.42 is higher than 76% of companies in the Information Technology sector (FY2025). Free Cash Flow per Share returned to growth in FY2025 after 2 years of decline, reaching $5.42.
Based on SEC 10-K filings.
5.42 in FY2025 with a 5-year CAGR of -0.2%. Top quartile in the Information Technology sector.
Improved from $4.04 to $5.42 over the past 2 years.
Information Technology sector context is included.
Free Cash Flow per Share over time
Growth rates
- 3-Year CAGR
- +7.2%
- 5-Year CAGR
- -0.2%
- 10-Year CAGR
- -
Sector benchmark
-100.0% below sector average
Key checks
Key Insights
- In FY2025, free cash flow per share increased 46.8% year-over-year.
- Ranks #70 out of 290 companies in the Information Technology sector.
- Peak free cash flow per share was recorded in FY2020.
- Lowest free cash flow per share in the period was in FY2016.
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 Flow per ShareValue | YoY GrowthYoY |
|---|---|---|
| FY2025 | $5.42 | +46.8% |
| FY2024 | $3.69 | -8.7% |
| FY2023 | $4.04 | -8.0% |
| FY2022 | $4.39 | +4.1% |
| FY2021 | $4.22 | -22.9% |
| FY2020 | $5.47 | +42.4% |
| FY2019 | $3.84 | +2.1% |
| FY2018 | $3.77 | +7.9% |
| FY2017 | $3.49 | +58.1% |
| FY2016 | $2.21 | -29.7% |
As of FY2025 · SEC 10-K · Updated Jul 4, 2026