Cognizant Technology Solutions Corp Class A (CTSH) — Free Cash Flow Generation Index
Cognizant Technology Solutions Corp Class A (CTSH) has a Free Cash Flow Generation Index of 0.82x as of June 2026. Free cash flow of $459.00 Million represents 1% of operating cash flow ($558.00 Million). Explore CTSH capex reinvestment rate to see what proportion of operating cash flow is directed to capital expenditures.
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Cognizant Technology Solutions Corp Class A Free Cash Flow Generation Index (1998–2025)
Historical FCF Generation Index trend for Cognizant Technology Solutions Corp Class A across 28 annual periods. For the full cash flow conversion analysis, see CTSH cash flow metrics.
Annual Free Cash Flow Generation for Cognizant Technology Solutions Corp Class A (1998–2025)
Year-by-year Free Cash Flow Generation Index for Cognizant Technology Solutions Corp Class A. Check CTSH total capital reinvestment ratio to assess the company's total reinvestment commitment from operating cash flow.
| Year | FCG Index | Free Cash Flow (USD) | Operating CF | Capital Expenditures | YoY Change |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 2025 | 0.90x | $2.60 Billion | $2.88 Billion | $288.00 Million | ▲ +4.6% |
| 2024 | 0.86x | $1.83 Billion | $2.12 Billion | $297.00 Million | ▼ -0.4% |
| 2023 | 0.86x | $2.01 Billion | $2.33 Billion | $317.00 Million | ▼ -0.8% |
| 2022 | 0.87x | $2.24 Billion | $2.57 Billion | $332.00 Million | ▼ -2.0% |
| 2021 | 0.89x | $2.22 Billion | $2.50 Billion | $279.00 Million | ▲ +1.0% |
| 2020 | 0.88x | $2.90 Billion | $3.30 Billion | $398.00 Million | ▲ +4.3% |
| 2019 | 0.84x | $2.11 Billion | $2.50 Billion | $392.00 Million | ▼ -1.3% |
| 2018 | 0.85x | $2.21 Billion | $2.59 Billion | $377.00 Million | ▼ -3.1% |
| 2017 | 0.88x | $2.12 Billion | $2.41 Billion | $284.00 Million | ▲ +8.2% |
| 2016 | 0.81x | $1.32 Billion | $1.62 Billion | $300.00 Million | ▼ -6.7% |
| 2015 | 0.87x | $1.88 Billion | $2.15 Billion | $272.80 Million | ▲ +2.0% |
| 2014 | 0.86x | $1.26 Billion | $1.47 Billion | $212.20 Million | ▲ +4.9% |
| 2013 | 0.82x | $1.16 Billion | $1.42 Billion | $261.63 Million | ▲ +14.2% |
| 2012 | 0.71x | $838.12 Million | $1.17 Billion | $334.46 Million | ▲ +6.6% |
| 2011 | 0.67x | $586.93 Million | $875.15 Million | $288.22 Million | ▼ -11.5% |
| 2010 | 0.76x | $579.14 Million | $764.65 Million | $185.51 Million | ▼ -14.5% |
| 2009 | 0.89x | $595.69 Million | $672.33 Million | $76.64 Million | ▲ +46.3% |
| 2008 | 0.61x | $260.30 Million | $429.70 Million | $169.41 Million | ▲ +28.9% |
| 2007 | 0.47x | $161.85 Million | $344.32 Million | $182.47 Million | ▼ -19.8% |
| 2006 | 0.59x | $148.14 Million | $252.88 Million | $104.73 Million | ▲ +6.4% |
| 2005 | 0.55x | $87.99 Million | $159.76 Million | $71.77 Million | ▼ -13.2% |
| 2004 | 0.63x | $80.75 Million | $127.33 Million | $46.58 Million | ▲ +1.6% |
| 2003 | 0.62x | $49.87 Million | $79.86 Million | $29.99 Million | ▲ +2.9% |
| 2002 | 0.61x | $34.41 Million | $56.68 Million | $22.27 Million | ▲ +13.7% |
| 2001 | 0.53x | $17.13 Million | $32.08 Million | $14.95 Million | ▼ -17.6% |
| 2000 | 0.65x | $19.57 Million | $30.22 Million | $10.65 Million | ▼ -5.2% |
| 1999 | 0.68x | $12.70 Million | $18.60 Million | $5.90 Million | ▼ -5.7% |
| 1998 | 0.72x | $9.70 Million | $13.40 Million | $3.70 Million | — |