Cognizant Posts Q4 Growth Driven By AI Deals

Cognizant reported Q4 2025 net income rose 18.7% year-over-year to $648 million, with revenue up 4.9% to $5.333 billion, citing AI-driven efficiencies and a $1 billion mega deal. The company expects 2026 revenue growth of 4.9–7.4%, plans to hire 24,000–25,000 freshers, and will return $1.6 billion to shareholders through buybacks and dividends.