Company / Operating Cash Flow
Cognizant Operating Cash Flow History
FY2016-FY2025 · Annual data · Source: SEC filings
At a glance
Latest annual filing availableLatest Operating Cash Flow
$2.9B
FY2025
5-year range
$2.1B / $2.9B
FY2021-FY2025
Trend
+35.7%
vs FY2024
Sector context
#28 of 306
Information Technology
What the data says
Among 306 Information Technology companies, Cognizant is in the top 9% for operating cash flow. Operating Cash Flow returned to growth in FY2025 after 2 years of decline, reaching $2.9B.
Based on SEC 10-K filings.
$2.9B in FY2025 with a 5-year CAGR of -2.7%. Top quartile in the Information Technology sector.
Improved from $2.3B to $2.9B over the past 2 years.
Information Technology sector context is included.
Operating Cash Flow over time
Growth rates
- 3-Year CAGR
- +3.9%
- 5-Year CAGR
- -2.7%
- 10-Year CAGR
- -
Sector benchmark
+49.7% above sector average
Key checks
Key Insights
- 5-year CAGR of -2.7%, indicating a declining trend.
- In FY2025, operating cash flow increased 35.7% year-over-year.
- Ranks #28 out of 306 companies in the Information Technology sector.
- Peak operating 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 | Operating Cash FlowValue | YoY GrowthYoY |
|---|---|---|
| FY2025 | $2.9B | +35.7% |
| FY2024 | $2.1B | -8.8% |
| FY2023 | $2.3B | -9.3% |
| FY2022 | $2.6B | +2.9% |
| FY2021 | $2.5B | -24.4% |
| FY2020 | $3.3B | +32.0% |
| FY2019 | $2.5B | -3.6% |
| FY2018 | $2.6B | +7.7% |
| FY2017 | $2.4B | +46.3% |
| FY2016 | $1.6B | -24.8% |
As of FY2025 · SEC 10-K · Updated Jul 4, 2026