Cognizant trims 2026 revenue guidance despite beating peers on Q2 revenue growth

Cognizant logs marginal dip in Q2 net, revenue rises 4.5% - The Economic Times

Cognizant's profit fell 1.4% YoY in Q2 despite 4.5% revenue growth; full-year guidance revised to $22.04–22.35B (+4.4–5.9%). Outsourcer margin pressure signals potential cost increases; enterprises should anticipate higher vendor pricing in budget and renewal cycles.