Most Valuable and Trusted IT Services Brands in 2026

Accenture is the world’s most valuable IT services brand in 2026, with a brand value of $42.3 billion, according to Brand Finance’s IT Services 25 2026 report, published on 20 January 2026. Tata Consultancy Services (TCS) is second at $21.2 billion and Infosys third at $16.4 billion. Together, the 25 brands in the ranking are worth $167.2 billion, about 2% more than a year earlier.

This 2026 edition replaces our earlier 2024 list. Below we set out the top 10 by brand value, what changed, and one verified 2026 fact about each company.

How Brand Finance measures brand value and brand strength

Brand Finance values brands with a “royalty relief” method that follows the ISO 10668 standard. The question it asks is simple: what would a company pay to license its own name if it did not own it?

The process runs in steps. First, each brand receives a Brand Strength Index (BSI) score out of 100, built from three areas: marketing investment, stakeholder equity (how customers, staff and others view the brand) and business performance. That score sets a royalty rate within a range typical for the IT services sector. Brand Finance then applies the rate to forecast brand-related revenue and discounts the after-tax result to a present value. The result is the brand value.

Brand strength is a separate measure from brand value, and a smaller firm can rank higher on strength than on value. Brand Finance also turns the BSI into letter ratings, from AAA+ down. You can read the method in Brand Finance’s 2026 IT Services release.

Top 10 most valuable IT services brands 2026

Source: Brand Finance IT Services 25 2026 (January 2026). Values for ranks 4, 6, 7 and 10 come from published summaries of the full report.

The top 10, brand by brand

1. Accenture — $42.3 billion

Accenture has held first place for eight straight years and is also the strongest brand in the sector, with a BSI of 90.7 and an AAA+ rating. In its fiscal year ended 31 August 2026, the company reported revenue of $74.18 billion, up 6% in US dollars, and new bookings of $84.54 billion, according to its results released on 1 October 2026.

2. Tata Consultancy Services — $21.2 billion

TCS has ranked second for five years running, and Brand Finance gave it an AAA strength rating for the first time. FY26 revenue (year to March 2026) was $30.0 billion, down 0.5% in dollar terms. Annualised AI revenue passed $2.3 billion in the fourth quarter.

3. Infosys — $16.4 billion

Infosys has the fastest brand value growth among the leaders, at 15% a year compounded over six years, and a BSI of 86.8. FY26 revenue crossed $20 billion for the first time, reaching $20.16 billion, with 3.1% growth in constant currency. The latest quarter is covered in our Infosys Q2 results report.

4. IBM Consulting — $11.0 billion

IBM Consulting ranks fourth by value. In calendar 2025, IBM’s consulting segment brought in $21.1 billion, up 2%, out of total IBM revenue of $67.5 billion, according to IBM’s January 2026 results.

5. NTT DATA — $10.7 billion

NTT DATA kept fifth place for a second year, and its brand value rose 7%. Brand Finance attributes the gain to demand for AI workloads, investment in data centres and cloud, and acquisitions. Japan’s three brands in the list, NTT DATA, Fujitsu and NEC, make up about 10% of the top 25’s total value.

6. Capgemini — $10.5 billion

The French group reported 2025 revenue of €22.47 billion, up 3.4% in constant currency, in results published on 13 February 2026. It spent about €3.8 billion on acquisitions in 2025, mainly WNS, which was consolidated at year-end and lifted fourth-quarter growth to 10.6%.

7. Cognizant — $9.6 billion

Cognizant, led by CEO Ravi Kumar S, posted 2025 revenue of $21.1 billion, up 7.0% (6.4% in constant currency). The figures were announced on 4 February 2026.

8. HCLTech — $9.0 billion

HCLTech held eighth place and moved up one spot to become the seventh-strongest brand in the sector, with an AAA- rating. FY26 revenue was $14.7 billion, up 3.9% in constant currency, with growth driven by what the company calls “Advanced AI” services.

9. Wipro — $6.3 billion

Wipro’s brand value rose 4% while its business had a flat year. FY26 IT services revenue was $10.48 billion, down 0.3%. In April 2026, the board approved a share buyback of ₹15,000 crore.

10. CGI — $4.3 billion

Canada’s CGI completes the top 10, just ahead of Fujitsu, whose brand value fell 2% as it slipped one place to 11th. CGI’s fiscal 2025 revenue (year to September 2025) was C$15.91 billion, up 8.4%, with a backlog of C$31.45 billion, about two years of revenue.

What the 2026 ranking tells us

The sector is growing, but slowly. Total value for the top 25 rose only about 2%, in line with modest revenue growth across the industry as clients shift budgets towards AI projects and cut back on some traditional outsourcing.

India’s weight is clear. Eight Indian brands are worth a combined $60.4 billion, or 36% of the top 25 total, according to Brand Finance’s India-focused release. Beyond the top 10, Tech Mahindra is 12th at $3.4 billion and LTIMindtree rose two places to 13th at $2.3 billion. Persistent Systems entered the top 25 at $989 million, up 22%, making it the fastest-growing brand of the year. For a fuller domestic picture, see our Top 10 IT Companies in India 2026.

The US also has eight brands in the top 25. Accenture, IBM Consulting and Cognizant lead them. Our Top 10 IT Companies in USA 2026 covers the American market more broadly.

Trust and value move together but are not the same. Brand strength scores reflect how clients, employees and investors rate a company’s reputation. Accenture leads on both measures, and Infosys has the third-highest strength score in the sector. More rankings are in our Rankings hub.

Frequently Asked Questions

Which is the most valuable IT services brand in 2026?

Accenture, with a brand value of $42.3 billion in Brand Finance’s IT Services 25 2026 report. It has held the top spot for eight consecutive years and is also rated the strongest brand.

Which Indian IT companies are in the global top 10?

Four: TCS (2nd, $21.2 billion), Infosys (3rd, $16.4 billion), HCLTech (8th, $9.0 billion) and Wipro (9th, $6.3 billion).

How does Brand Finance calculate brand value?

It uses the royalty relief method under ISO 10668. A brand strength score sets a royalty rate, which is applied to forecast brand revenue and discounted to a present value.

Which IT services brand grew fastest in 2026?

Persistent Systems, whose brand value rose 22% to $989 million as it entered the top 25. Over six years, Infosys has the fastest growth among the leaders, at a 15% compound annual rate.