Cognizant is trading 23.17% down now at $44.72 after falling sharply following the August 12, 2026 regular session close of $58.20; the move remains unexplained.

  • No reliable August 12 company-specific announcement, earnings release, or late-breaking catalyst was found to explain the after-hours move.
  • Cognizant’s latest earnings were released July 29; the related conference-call replay remained available through August 12.
  • The unusually large decline may warrant rechecking for delayed news or a pricing-data issue.