Cognizant Technology Solutions (CTSH) executive Gummadi acquired 1,383 shares
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Insider transactions reported
Surya Gummadi (President - Americas at Cognizant Technology Solutions Corporation, CTSH) reported that they acquired 1,383 shares, and gave up 736 shares at $66.55 to cover taxes or an exercise price on Feb 16, 2026. After these transactions the filing shows 26,288 shares held directly.
- Reporting person
- Gummadi Surya
- Role
- President - Americas
| Date | Type | Security | Shares | Price | Value | Held after |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Feb 16, 2026 | Exercise or conversion of a derivative (M) | Class A Common Stock1, 2 | +1,383 | - | - | 27,024 direct |
| Feb 16, 2026 | Shares withheld for taxes or exercise price (F) | Class A Common Stock3 | -736 | $66.55 | $49K | 26,288 direct |
Options and other derivatives
| Date | Type | Security | Shares | Price | Value | Held after |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Feb 16, 2026 | Exercise or conversion of a derivative (M) | Restricted Stock UnitsOn 1,383 Class A Common Stock2, 4, 5 | -1,383 | - | - | 0 direct |
Holdings before and after
- Class A Common Stock: 25,641 to 26,288 direct
- Restricted Stock Units: 754 to 0 direct
Footnotes from the filing
- 1. Shares of Class A Common Stock of Cognizant Technology Solutions Corporation (the Company ) received from the fully vested restricted stock unit ( RSU ) award granted on February 16, 2023.
- 2. Each RSU represents a contingent right to receive one share of the Company's Class A Common Stock.
- 3. Shares of the Company's Class A Common Stock withheld to pay applicable taxes.
- 4. A total of 9,041 RSUs were originally granted on February 16, 2023 under the Company's 2017 Incentive Award Plan and such originally granted amount began vesting in quarterly installments over three years, commencing on May 16, 2023, with 1/12th of such RSUs vesting on each quarterly vesting date and the remainder of the RSUs were fully vested on February 16, 2026.
- 5. A total of 15,069 RSUs were originally granted on February 16, 2023 under the Company's 2017 Incentive Award Plan and such originally granted amount began vesting in quarterly installments over three years, commencing on May 16, 2023, with (i) 1/8th of such RSUs vesting on each of the first four vesting dates; (ii) 2/3rds of 1/8th of such RSUs vesting on each of the successive four vesting dates; (iii) 1/3rd of 1/8th of such RSUs vesting on each of the next three successive vesting dates; and (iv) the remainder of the RSUs were fully vested on February 16, 2026.
Transaction codes in this filing
- Exercise or conversion of a derivative:
- Code M marks the exercise or conversion of an option or other derivative under an exempt plan.
- Shares withheld for taxes or exercise price:
- Code F marks shares handed back or withheld to pay taxes or an exercise price. No sale happens in the market.
FAQ
What did Gummadi report in this CTSH Form 4?
Surya Gummadi (President - Americas at Cognizant Technology Solutions Corporation, CTSH) reported that they acquired 1,383 shares, and gave up 736 shares at $66.55 to cover taxes or an exercise price on Feb 16, 2026. After these transactions the filing shows 26,288 shares held directly.
How many CTSH shares does Gummadi hold after this filing?
The filing shows 26,288 shares held directly after the reported transactions. Form 4 reports only the positions it lists, so this may not be every holding.
What does transaction code M mean on an SEC Form 4?
Code M marks the exercise or conversion of an option or other derivative under an exempt plan.
Historical context for CTSH
Across the 24 sessions after earlier CTSH headlines, the stock closed higher 12 times and lower 12 times, with a median move of 1.0% in either direction. This shows timing only: many things move a stock in a session, and these figures do not show that any headline caused a move.
| Session | Earlier headline | CTSH | SPY |
|---|---|---|---|
| Feb 17, 2026 | Cognizant to provide strategic technology services for Wallenius Wilhelmsenand 1 other headline that session | -2.1% | +0.2% |
| Feb 10, 2026 | DAMAC Group works with Cognizant as strategic partner to transform IT operations and elevate customer experience | -0.0% | -0.3% |
| Feb 4, 2026 | Cognizant Reports Fourth Quarter and Full-Year 2025 Results | +3.0% | -0.5% |
| Feb 2, 2026 | Cognizant and Uniphore Partner to Deliver Smarter, Domain-Specific AI for the Enterprise | +1.0% | +0.5% |
| Jan 30, 2026 | Cognizant and Ace Hardware Celebrate 25 Years of Partnership to Advance Next-Generation E-Commerce and Supply Chain Innovationand 1 other headline that session | -0.5% | -0.3% |
| Jan 29, 2026 | Cognizant and Kohler Deepen Strategic Collaboration to Build the Next Generation of AI and Cloud‑Powered Ecosystemand 1 other headline that session | -1.0% | -0.2% |
Earlier insider filings at CTSH
- Feb 18, 2026Chief People Officer Diaz Kathryn converted options into 377 shares and covered exercise/tax liability with 201 shares, increasing direct ownership by 0.97% to 18,247 units (SEC Form 4)
- Feb 18, 2026CLO, CAO & Corporate Secretary Kim John Sunshin converted options into 2,136 shares and covered exercise/tax liability with 1,198 shares, increasing direct ownership by 3% to 32,830 units (SEC Form 4)
- Feb 18, 2026Chief Executive Officer Singisetti Ravi Kumar converted options into 5,777 shares and covered exercise/tax liability with 3,072 shares, increasing direct ownership by 4% to 77,914 units (SEC Form 4)
- Feb 18, 2026SVP, Controller & CAO Kerdman Alina converted options into 235 shares, covered exercise/tax liability with 81 shares and sold $10,680 worth of shares (160 units at $66.75), decreasing direct ownership by 0.94% to 630 units (SEC Form 4)
- Feb 5, 2026President - Americas Gummadi Surya sold $143,523 worth of shares (1,728 units at $83.06), decreasing direct ownership by 6% to 25,641 units (SEC Form 4)
Keep researching CTSH
- CTSH insider tradesEvery buy and sale reported by Cognizant Technology Solutions Corporation officers, directors and large holders.
- What is Form 4?The SEC filing that reports a change in an insider's holdings, such as a purchase, sale, option exercise or grant, generally within two business days.
- Form 4 explainedForm 4 is the SEC filing that discloses when officers, directors and 10% owners buy or sell company stock, due within 2 business days. Learn every key field and code.
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- CTSH financial statementsRevenue, profit, cash flow and balance sheet from Cognizant Technology Solutions Corporation's SEC filings.
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Cognizant Technology Solutions Corporation
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- Sector
- Technology
- Industry
- EDP Services
- Listed since
- 1998
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