Cognizant Shares Rise 1.82% on Strategic Shifts Despite 60% Volume Drop Rank 277th in Trading Activity

On September 22, 2025, , . The move followed a strategic shift in its client engagement model, which analysts noted could enhance long-term margins while addressing short-term operational challenges.

Recent developments highlighted the company’s focus on restructuring its global delivery framework, including a reduction in offshore staffing costs and increased investment in AI-driven automation tools for enterprise clients. , investors appeared to favor the alignment with broader industry trends toward cost optimization and technology integration.

Separately, Cognizant’s board announced a share repurchase program expansion, signaling confidence in its capital structure and long-term value creation potential. The move, coupled with a revised quarterly guidance that excluded prior period volatility, drew cautious optimism from market participants evaluating the stock’s valuation metrics.

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