Company Recognized for 57% Three-Year Revenue Growth, Earning a Place Among the Nation's Most Successful Independent Businesses

GREENSBORO, N.C., Aug. 13, 2026 /PRNewswire-PRWeb/ -- Cogent Analytics today announced it has been ranked No. 4,081 on the 2026 Inc. 5000 list, the annual list of the fastest-growing private companies in America. This marks Cogent Analytics' eighth appearance on the prestigious ranking of the nation's most successful independent and entrepreneurial businesses. The list recognizes companies that have achieved remarkable growth while driving innovation, creating jobs, and shaping the future of the economy. Past honorees include companies such as Microsoft, Meta, Chobani, Oracle, and Patagonia.

"Our mission has remained unchanged: we exist to fight for the American small business owner," said Rob Braiman, Founder & President of Cogent. "Earning a place on the Inc. 5000 for the eighth time reflects the commitment our team brings to that mission every day. We believe small and mid-sized businesses are the backbone of this country, and they deserve more than advice from the sidelines. They deserve a partner willing to confront the hard truths, build a real strategy, and stay alongside them until the work is done. We've had the privilege of serving thousands of businesses, and this recognition only strengthens our responsibility to keep raising the standard for what business advisory can be."

This year's Inc. 5000 recognizes a new class of companies redefining what growth looks like. From AI and advanced manufacturing to healthcare, consumer products, and professional services, these businesses are expanding their impact, creating jobs and proving that entrepreneurial ambition continues to fuel the U.S. economy. Among the 5,000 companies on the list, the median three-year revenue growth rate was 130%, and those companies have collectively added more than 627,208 jobs to the U.S. economy over the past three years.

For the full Inc. 5000 list, honoree company profiles, and a searchable database by industry and location, please visit: www.inc.com/inc5000.

"Every company on the Inc. 5000 has a story of perseverance, smart decision making, and a refusal to sit still," says Mike Hofman, editor-in-chief of Inc. "Their growth reflects more than strong financial performance–it reflects creativity, resilience, and the customer focus required to build companies that make a lasting impact. We congratulate all honorees on this significant achievement."

Inc. will celebrate the honorees at the 2026 Inc. 5000 Conference & Gala, taking place October 14–16 in Dallas, Texas and the top 500 will be listed in the Fall issue of Inc. Magazine. Tickets are on sale now.

Inc. 5000 List Methodology

Companies on the 2026 Inc. 5000 are ranked according to percentage revenue growth from 2022 to 2025. To qualify, companies must have been founded and generating revenue by March 31, 2022. They must be U.S.-based, privately held, for-profit, and independent—not subsidiaries or divisions of other companies—as of December 31, 2025. (Since then, some on the list may have gone public or been acquired.) The minimum revenue required for 2022 is $100,000; the minimum for 2025 is $2 million. As always, Inc. reserves the right to decline applicants for subjective reasons.

About Cogent Analytics

Cogent Analytics is an award-winning business advisory firm that helps small to mid-sized businesses improve profitability, efficiency, and the owner's quality of life. We roll up our sleeves alongside business owners to solve real challenges, implement lasting systems, and turn the work of ownership into wealth and freedom. Since 2014, we've been nationally recognized for our impact, including being named an 8-time Inc. 5000 honoree and 6-time Triad Fast 50 honoree.

About Inc.

Inc. is the leading media brand and playbook for the entrepreneurs and business leaders shaping our future. Through its journalism, Inc. aims to inform, educate, and elevate the profile of its community: the risk-takers, the innovators, and the ultra-driven go-getters who are creating the future of business. Inc. is published by Mansueto Ventures LLC, along with fellow leading business publication Fast Company. For more information, visit www.inc.com.

Media Contact

Spencer Carney, Cogent Analytics, 1 2524522658, scarney@cogentanalytics.com, https://cogentanalytics.com/

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