Cognizant Stock Drops As Weak Revenue Outlook Overshadows $600 Million AI Deal
Cognizant forecast second-quarter revenue below analyst estimates and announced Project Leap, a cost-cutting program focused on workforce reductions. Shares fell $1.67 to $53.45. The company reported first-quarter revenue of $5.41 billion, up 5.8%, and agreed to acquire AI infrastructure firm Astreya for about $600 million.