Company / Working Capital
Cognizant Working Capital History
FY2016-FY2025 · Annual data · Source: SEC filings
At a glance
Latest annual filing availableLatest Working Capital
$4.2B
FY2025
5-year range
$3.8B / $4.2B
FY2021-FY2025
Trend
+6.1%
vs FY2024
Sector context
#25 of 310
Information Technology
What the data says
Among 310 Information Technology companies, Cognizant is in the top 8% for working capital. Working Capital has fluctuated over the past 10 years, ranging from $3.3B in FY2020 to $6.3B in FY2017.
Based on SEC 10-K filings.
$4.2B in FY2025 with a 5-year CAGR of +4.7%. Top quartile in the Information Technology sector.
Remained stable around $4.2B over the past 2 years.
Information Technology sector context is included.
Working Capital over time
Growth rates
- 3-Year CAGR
- +2.0%
- 5-Year CAGR
- +4.7%
- 10-Year CAGR
- -
Sector benchmark
+146.6% above sector average
Key checks
Key Insights
- 5-year CAGR of +4.7%, indicating consistent growth.
- In FY2025, working capital increased 6.1% year-over-year.
- Ranks #25 out of 310 companies in the Information Technology sector.
- Peak working capital was recorded in FY2017.
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 | Working CapitalValue | YoY GrowthYoY |
|---|---|---|
| FY2025 | $4.2B | +6.1% |
| FY2024 | $3.9B | -6.1% |
| FY2023 | $4.2B | +6.5% |
| FY2022 | $3.9B | +2.8% |
| FY2021 | $3.8B | +15.2% |
| FY2020 | $3.3B | -28.5% |
| FY2019 | $4.6B | -21.6% |
| FY2018 | $5.9B | -5.9% |
| FY2017 | $6.3B | +1.5% |
| FY2016 | $6.2B | +19.0% |
As of FY2025 · SEC 10-K · Updated Jul 4, 2026