Cognizant Technology Solutions (Cognizant Technology Solutions) Change In Working Capital : $-189 Mil (TTM As of Dec. 2023)

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What is Cognizant Technology Solutions Change In Working Capital?

Cognizant Technology Solutions's change in working capital for the quarter that ended in Dec. 2023 was $108 Mil.

Cognizant Technology Solutions's change in working capital for the fiscal year that ended in Dec. 2023 was $-189 Mil.

It is calculated by adding the items under "Change in operating assets and liabilities" (may refer to a different name for different company) section in Cash Flow Statement. Not by calculating the number changes in each periods' working capital (Total Current Assets minus Total Current Liabilities).

Cognizant Technology Solutions Change In Working Capital Historical Data

The historical data trend for Cognizant Technology Solutions's Change In Working Capital can be seen below:

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Cognizant Technology Solutions Change In Working Capital Chart

Cognizant Technology Solutions Annual Data

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Change In Working Capital

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101.00

813.00

-488.00

-324.00

-189.00

Cognizant Technology Solutions Quarterly Data
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Change In Working Capital	Get a 7-Day Free Trial															163.00	-38.00	-515.00	256.00	108.00

Cognizant Technology Solutions Change In Working Capital Calculation

Change In Working Capital for the trailing twelve months (TTM) ended in Dec. 2023 adds up the quarterly data reported by the company within the most recent 12 months, which was $-189 Mil.

Working Capital is a measure of a company's short term liquidity or its ability to cover short term liabilities. It is defined as the difference between a company's current assets and current liabilities.

Changes in Working Capital is reported in the cash flow statement since it is one of the major ways in which net income can differ from operating cash flow. It is calculated by adding the items under "Change in operating assets and liabilities" (may refer to a different name for different company) section in Cash Flow Statement.

Use Wal-Mart Stores Inc (Jan 2014, Annual Data) as an example: Source: Wal-Mart Stores Inc 2014-01-31 10-K from SEC

Consolidated Statements of Cash Flows	Fiscal Years Ended	January 31,	(Amounts in millions)
Cash flows from operating activities:	2014	2013	2012
Changes in certain assets and liabilities, net of effects of acquisitions:
Receivables, net	(566)	(614)	(796)
Inventories	(1,667)	(2,759)	(3,727)
Accounts payable	531	1,061	2,687
Accrued liabilities	103	271	(935)
Accrued income taxes	(1,224)	981	994

For 2014-01-31, add all the items under 2014 collum together, Change in Working Capital was (566) + (1,667) + 531 + 103 + (1,224) = $ (2,823) Mil.

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Cognizant Technology Solutions (Cognizant Technology Solutions) Business Description

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Address

300 Frank West Burr Boulevard, Suite 36, 6th Floor, Teaneck, NJ, USA, 07666

Website

https://www.cognizant.com

Cognizant is a global IT services provider, offering consulting and outsourcing services to some of the world's largest enterprises spanning the financial services, media and communications, healthcare, natural resources, and consumer products industries. Cognizant employs nearly 300,000 people globally, roughly 70% of whom are in India, although the company's headquarters are in Teaneck, New Jersey.

Executives

Michael Patsalos-fox	director	300 FRANK W. BURR BLVD., STE. 36, 6 FL., TEANECK NJ 07666
Mackay Leo S. Jr.	director	C/O COGNIZANT TECHNOLOGY SOLUTIONS CORP., 300 FRANK W. BURR BLVD., STE. 36, 6 FL., TEANECK NJ 07666
Robert C. Walker	officer: EVP & Pres, Global Growth Mkts	C/O COGNIZANT TECHNOLOGY SOLUTIONS, 300 FRANK W. BURR BOULEVARD, TEANECK NJ 07666
Abraham Schot	director	C/O COGNIZANT TECHNOLOGY SOLUTIONS CORP, 300 FRANK W. BURR BLVD. STE 36, 6 FL, TEANECK NJ 07666
Zein Abdalla	director	700 ANDERSON HILL ROAD, LEGAL DEPARTMENT, 1/2, PURCHASE NY 10577
Maureen Breakiron-evans	director	C/O COGNIZANT TECHNOLOGY SOLUTIONS CORP., 300 FRANK W. BURR BLVD., STE. 36, 6 FL., TEANECK NJ 07666
Kathryn Diaz	officer: SVP & Interim Chief People Off	300 FRANK W BURR BLVD, TEANECK NJ 07666
Eric Branderiz	director	915 DEGUIGNE DRIVE, PO BOX 3453, SUNNYVALE CA 94088-3453
Nella Domenici	director	C/O ALLIANCEBERNSTEIN, 1345 AVENUE OF THE AMERICAS, NEW YORK NY 10105
Ravi Kumar Singisetti	director, officer: Chief Executive Officer	9405 SW GEMINI DRIVE, BEAVERTON OR 97008
Surya Gummadi	officer: SVP & Interim Americas Lead	C/O COGNIZANT TECHNOLOGY SOLUTIONS, 300 FRANK W. BURR BOULEVARD, TEANECK NJ 07666
Andrew J Stafford	officer: EVP, Head of Global Delivery	C/O COGNIZANT TECHNOLOGY SOLUTIONS CORP., 300 FRANK W. BURR BLVD., STE. 36, 6 FL., TEANECK NJ 07666
Stephen J Rohleder	director	C/O ACCENTURE, 161 N. CLARK STREET, CHICAGO IL 60601
Rajesh Nambiar	officer: President, Digital Business	300 FRANK W. BURR BLVD, STE. 36, 6TH FL., TEANECK NJ 07666
Robert Telesmanic	officer: SVP, Cont. & Chief Acct. Offc.	COGNIZANT TECHNOLOGY SOLUTIONS CORP., 300 FRANK W. BURR BLVD., STE. 36, 6 FL., TEANECK NJ 07666