Cognizant Technology's Future Outlook Shines After Belcan Acquisition

Cognizant Technology Solutions (NASDAQ:CTSH) has recently announced an update to its earnings guidance, reflecting the impact of its acquisition of Belcan, an engineering research and development services provider. The acquisition, which was completed for approximately $1. 3B in cash and stock, has resulted in an increase in Q3 revenue, with expectations now ranging between $4. 95B and $5. 02B. This represents a 1. 1% to 2. 6% increase as reported, or a 1. 3% to 2. 8% increase on a constant currency basis. The consensus revenue estimate for Q3 is $4. 93B.The positive impact of the acquisition extends to 2024, with revenue expectations now in the range of $19. 5B to $19. 8B, surpassing the $19. 47B consensus. This represents an increase of 0. 9% to 2. 4% as reported and on a constant currency basis. The company also expects a 2024 adjusted operating margin of 15. 0% to 15. 2%, reflecting a 30 basis point impact from Belcan. Additionally, 2024 adjusted diluted EPS is expected to be in the range of $4. 56 to $4. 64, falling slightly short of the $4. 65 consensus. Net interest income for 2024 is expected to be approximately $55M. Despite the positive outlook, CTSH shares were trading 1. 07% lower pre-market at $75. 99. This acquisition has undoubtedly solidified Cognizant Technology's position in the market, setting the stagesetting the setting the stage