Cognizant Technology Solutions Corp Class A (CTSH)

Net profit margin

Dec 31, 2024 Sep 30, 2024 Jun 30, 2024 Mar 31, 2024 Dec 31, 2023 Sep 30, 2023 Jun 30, 2023 Mar 31, 2023 Dec 31, 2022 Sep 30, 2022 Jun 30, 2022 Mar 31, 2022 Dec 31, 2021 Sep 30, 2021 Jun 30, 2021 Mar 31, 2021 Dec 31, 2020 Sep 30, 2020 Jun 30, 2020 Mar 31, 2020
Net income (ttm) US$ in thousands 2,240,000 2,252,000 2,195,000 2,092,000 2,126,000 2,089,000 2,193,000 2,307,000 2,290,000 2,345,000 2,260,000 2,195,000 2,137,000 1,877,000 1,681,000 1,530,000 1,392,000 1,471,000 1,620,000 1,768,000
Revenue (ttm) US$ in thousands 19,736,000 19,412,000 19,265,000 19,301,000 19,353,000 19,434,000 19,394,000 19,414,000 19,428,000 19,366,000 19,253,000 18,932,000 18,507,000 17,914,000 17,413,000 16,828,000 16,652,000 16,752,000 16,757,000 16,898,000
Net profit margin 11.35% 11.60% 11.39% 10.84% 10.99% 10.75% 11.31% 11.88% 11.79% 12.11% 11.74% 11.59% 11.55% 10.48% 9.65% 9.09% 8.36% 8.78% 9.67% 10.46%

December 31, 2024 calculation

Net profit margin = Net income (ttm) ÷ Revenue (ttm)
= $2,240,000K ÷ $19,736,000K
= 11.35%

Cognizant Technology Solutions Corp Class A has shown fluctuations in its net profit margin over the past few years. The net profit margin measures the company's profitability by indicating the percentage of revenue that translates into profit after all expenses are deducted.

From March 31, 2020, to December 31, 2024, the net profit margin has ranged from a low of 8.36% to a high of 12.11%. The net profit margin reached its lowest point in December 31, 2020, at 8.36%, indicating relatively lower profitability during that period. However, the margin recovered and has generally trended upwards since then, with occasional fluctuations.

The highest net profit margin was recorded on December 31, 2022, at 12.11%, showcasing improved profitability for the company during that period. The margin slightly dipped in the following quarters but remained relatively stable above 10% until December 31, 2024, where it stood at 11.35%.

Overall, the trend in the net profit margin for Cognizant Technology Solutions Corp Class A reflects a mix of performance levels over the analyzed period, with efforts to strengthen profitability evident in the recent quarters.


Peer comparison

Dec 31, 2024