Sector: Technology|Industry: Information Technology Services|Market Cap: $38.80B|Employees: 347.7K
Cognizant is a leading professional services company, engineering modern businesses and delivering strategic outcomes for clients. They provide industry expertise and close client collaboration, combining critical perspective with a flexible engagement style. Cognizant's integrated global delivery model employs client service and delivery teams based at client locations and dedicated global and regional delivery centers. The company operates in key markets across North America, Europe, and Asia.
Q1 2024 revenue was $4.760 billion, a decrease of $52 million or 1.1% compared to $4.812 billion in Q1 2023. This decline was 1.2% on a constant currency basis.
Operating margin remained flat at 14.6% while adjusted operating margin increased to 15.1% in Q1 2024, from 14.6% in Q1 2023. This was due to savings from the NextGen program and the depreciation of the Indian rupee.
Net income decreased to $546 million in Q1 2024, from $580 million in Q1 2023, primarily due to a higher effective tax rate. Diluted EPS decreased to $1.10 from $1.14.