Cognizant stock holds above $61 as data breach and Q2 guide matter

Cognizant stock trades above $61 after a fresh breach report and a July 29 earnings update that showed $5.48 billion in second-quarter revenue and $1.37 EPS.

Cognizant Technology Solutions Corporation (US1924461023) stock is quoted at $61.61 as of August 21, 2026, with a gain of $0.69, or 1.13%, on the day. The move comes as investors weigh a fresh data-breach report and the company's July 29 second-quarter update, which showed $5.48 billion in revenue and $1.37 in EPS.

Breach risk meets earnings math

A same-day brief said Cognizant informed customers of a data breach tied to April 21, 2026, with Social Security numbers and other personal information potentially exposed. That disclosure adds a new risk layer for a company that posted second-quarter revenue of $5.48 billion on July 29, 2026, matching FactSet estimates, while EPS came in at $1.37 versus a $1.38 consensus.

The latest stock snapshot also puts the shares at $61.61, below an average analyst target of $63.94 and above the prior official close of $60.92. The gap to that target is $2.33, and the one-day gain of 1.13% gives the market a clear short-term reference point.

What the quarter showed

Revenue for the quarter rose 4.5% year over year, according to the earnings overview in the market data feed. EPS missed consensus by $0.01, which keeps attention on margin control and contract execution as the company moves through the second half of 2026.

For investors, the mix is straightforward: the stock is reacting to a risk event, while the latest reported quarter still showed growth in the core business. The contrast between a $5.48 billion quarter and a $61.61 share price leaves valuation, execution, and legal headlines pulling in different directions.

Digital services core

Cognizant's core business centers on consulting, digital engineering, and IT services for large enterprises. That mix matters now because breach headlines can affect client trust even when reported revenue and EPS remain close to expectations.

Shares and trading level

As of August 21, 2026, the shares were trading at $61.61 on Nasdaq. The stock also sat above the prior close of $60.92, a level that frames the short-term reaction heading into the next session.

Company details

Company: Cognizant Technology Solutions Corporation
ISIN: US1924461023
Ticker: CTSH
Exchange: Nasdaq
Price (as of August 21, 2026, 2:33 p.m. ET): $61.61 USD
Market cap: $30.3 billion
Sector / Industry: Information Technology / IT Services
Index membership: S&P 500