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Cognizant Poised to Report Inline Q2 Results, With Fiscal 2026 Guidance Maintained, RBC Says

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Cognizant Technology Solutions (CTSH) should report inline Q2 results and maintain its fiscal 2026 guidance, with strong momentum in larger deals, the Astreya acquisition, and a focus on outcome-based projects supporting mid-single-digit topline growth, RBC Capital Markets said in a Friday note.

RBC estimated Q2 revenue growth of 4.6% year-on-year to $5.48 billion, roughly inline with consensus of $5.49 billion, with adjusted earnings per share slated to be $1.38, inline with consensus.

The company is expected to reaffirm fiscal 2026 guidance. RBC said it estimates revenue growth of 5.6% year-on-year to $22.296 billion, roughly inline with consensus of $22.298 billion. FY26 adjusted EPS is estimated to be $5.74, compared with consensus of $5.70.

Cognizant is scheduled to report its Q2 results on Wednesday.

RBC lowered its price target to $47 from $88 and maintained its sector perform rating.

Price: $44.13, Change: $+1.12, Percent Change: +2.60%

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