Cognizant SVP & CAO Alina Kerdman Sells 144 Shares

What Happened
Alina Kerdman, SVP, Controller & CAO of Cognizant Technology Solutions (CTSH), reported an open-market sale of 144 shares on August 31, 2026 at $63.34 per share, for total proceeds of approximately $9,121. This was a sale (not a purchase), which is often routine for insiders and does not by itself indicate company outlook.

Key Details

• Transaction date: 2026-08-31; reported on Form 4 filed 2026-09-02 (timely filing).
• Price and amount: 144 shares sold at $63.34 per share; proceeds ≈ $9,121.
• Shares owned after transaction: Not specified in the information provided on this Form 4.
• Footnote: The sale was executed pursuant to a Rule 10b5-1 trading plan adopted by Ms. Kerdman on August 19, 2025.
• Transaction type code: S = Sale (open market).

Context
Sales under a pre-established 10b5-1 plan are scheduled trading arrangements and are common for insiders to manage tax or diversification needs; they are generally considered more routine than ad-hoc sales. The size of this sale (~$9.1k) is modest; retail investors should weigh insider trades alongside other information (company performance, filings, and broader trading) rather than view a single small sale as a strong signal.