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Cognizant Boosts Buyback to $2 Billion, Funds with Credit
Published 2026-05-29 · Bazaar Watch Research
- Cognizant increased its share buyback program from $1 billion to $2 billion on May 18, 2026.
- The company will fund $1 billion of this buyback by drawing from a $1.85 billion revolving credit facility.
- This financing method deviates from the typical IT industry practice of using cash reserves for buybacks.
- It reflects Cognizant's challenge to satisfy shareholders while retaining cash for business growth and acquisitions.
- Cognizant shareholders may experience short-term positive sentiment due to the increased capital return.
- Investors in the IT services sector should note this shift in financing, potentially impacting valuation metrics.
- Indian retail investors should analyze Cognizant's debt-to-equity ratio and future cash flow projections.
- Evaluate the long-term implications of debt-financed buybacks on the company's financial stability.
