Company / Operating Cash Flow per Share
Cognizant Operating Cash Flow per Share History
FY2016-FY2025 · Annual data · Source: SEC filings
At a glance
Latest annual filing availableLatest Operating Cash Flow per Share
$6.02
FY2025
5-year range
$4.29 / $6.02
FY2021-FY2025
Trend
+40.3%
vs FY2024
Sector context
#79 of 301
Information Technology
What the data says
At $6.02, Cognizant's operating cash flow per share ranks #79 of 301 in the Information Technology sector. Operating Cash Flow per Share returned to growth in FY2025 after 2 years of decline, reaching $6.02.
Based on SEC 10-K filings.
6.02 in FY2025 with a 5-year CAGR of -0.7%.
Improved from $4.68 to $6.02 over the past 2 years.
Information Technology sector context is included.
Operating Cash Flow per Share over time
Growth rates
- 3-Year CAGR
- +6.1%
- 5-Year CAGR
- -0.7%
- 10-Year CAGR
- -
Sector benchmark
#79 of 301 in Information TechnologyTop 26% of 301This company $6.02 Sector average $13213.94
▼
-100.0% below sector average
Key checks
Key Insights
- In FY2025, operating cash flow per share increased 40.3% year-over-year.
- Ranks #79 out of 301 companies in the Information Technology sector.
- Peak operating cash flow per share was recorded in FY2020.
- Lowest operating 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 | Operating Cash Flow per ShareValue | YoY GrowthYoY |
|---|---|---|
| FY2025 | $6.02 | +40.3% |
| FY2024 | $4.29 | -8.3% |
| FY2023 | $4.68 | -7.3% |
| FY2022 | $5.05 | +6.2% |
| FY2021 | $4.75 | -23.7% |
| FY2020 | $6.22 | +36.5% |
| FY2019 | $4.56 | +3.4% |
| FY2018 | $4.41 | +11.3% |
| FY2017 | $3.96 | +46.6% |
| FY2016 | $2.70 | -24.7% |
As of FY2025 · SEC 10-K · Updated Jul 4, 2026