Company / Share Buybacks
Cognizant Share Buybacks History
FY2016-FY2025 · Annual data · Source: SEC filings
At a glance
Latest annual filing availableLatest Share Buybacks
$1.4B
FY2025
5-year range
$605.0M / $1.4B
FY2021-FY2025
Trend
+127.8%
vs FY2024
Sector context
#22 of 224
Information Technology
What the data says
Among 224 Information Technology companies, Cognizant is in the top 10% for share buybacks. Share Buybacks returned to growth in FY2025 after 2 years of decline, reaching $1.4B.
Based on SEC 10-K filings.
$1.4B in FY2025 with a 5-year CAGR of -3.2%. Top quartile in the Information Technology sector.
Improved from $1.1B to $1.4B over the past 2 years.
Information Technology sector context is included.
Share Buybacks over time
Growth rates
- 3-Year CAGR
- -1.0%
- 5-Year CAGR
- -3.2%
- 10-Year CAGR
- -
Sector benchmark
Top 10% in Information TechnologyTop 10% of 224This company $1.4B Sector average $1.0B
▼
+35.3% above sector average
Key checks
Key Insights
- 5-year CAGR of -3.2%, indicating a declining trend.
- In FY2025, share buybacks increased 127.8% year-over-year.
- Ranks #22 out of 224 companies in the Information Technology sector.
- Peak share buybacks was recorded in FY2019.
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 | Share BuybacksValue | YoY GrowthYoY |
|---|---|---|
| FY2025 | $1.4B | +127.8% |
| FY2024 | $605.0M | -43.1% |
| FY2023 | $1.1B | -25.2% |
| FY2022 | $1.4B | +84.4% |
| FY2021 | $771.0M | -52.4% |
| FY2020 | $1.6B | -27.9% |
| FY2019 | $2.2B | +78.2% |
| FY2018 | $1.3B | -33.2% |
| FY2017 | $1.9B | +268.9% |
| FY2016 | $512.0M | +11.3% |
As of FY2025 · SEC 10-K · Updated Jul 4, 2026