CGNX
Cognex Corporation
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- YTD
- +56.06%
- 1 year
- +35.92%
- Open
- 56.43
- Prev close
- 58.97
- Mkt cap
- 9.45B
- Vol
- 1.52M
- Avg vol
- 1.88M
- EPS
- 1.04
- P/E
- 53.99
- Div yield
- 0.58%
More statistics
- Low
- 54.95
- High
- 57.10
- Forward P/E
- 27.34
- Beta
- 1.48
- Short ratio
- 3.50
- Inst. own
- 108.28%
- Dividend
- 0.34
- Ex-div date
- Aug 19, 2026
- Earnings
- Nov 4, 2026
- 50-d avg
- 59.94
- 200-d avg
- 57.80
- 1y target
- 79.37
Key statistics
- Market cap
- 9.30B
- Enterprise value
- 9.59B
- Trailing P/E
- 53.15
- Forward P/E
- 27.34
- PEG ratio
- 2.71
- Price / sales
- 8.54
- Price / book
- 5.71
- EPS (TTM)
- 1.04
- Beta
- 1.48
- Dividend yield
- 0.58%
- Payout ratio
- 32.21%
- Profit margin
- 16.05%
- Revenue (TTM)
- 1.09B
- Revenue growth
- 16.90%
- Free cash flow
- 195.67M
- Total cash
- 404.37M
- Total debt
- 72.48M
- Return on equity
- 11.15%
- Shares outstanding
- 168.22M
- Short % of float
- 4.40%
- 50-day average
- 59.94
- 200-day average
- 57.80
Analyst view
Consensus: buy
- Target (low)
- 60.00
- Target (mean)
- 79.37
- Target (high)
- 92.00
- Strong buy5
- Buy9
- Hold6
- Sell0
- Strong sell0
Next earnings
Nov 4, 2026
Expected Nov 4, 2026. Consensus EPS estimate 0.51973.
Financials — quick view
Earnings
| Report date | Quarter ending | EPS estimate | EPS reported | Surprise | Surprise % |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Nov 4, 2026 | Oct 5, 2026 | 0.518 | — | — | — |
| Aug 5, 2026 | Jul 5, 2026 | 0.4238 | 0.45 | +0.03 | +6.18% |
| May 6, 2026 | Apr 5, 2026 | 0.2483 | 0.34 | +0.09 | +36.93% |
| Feb 11, 2026 | Dec 31, 2025 | 0.22 | 0.27 | +0.05 | +22.73% |
| Oct 29, 2025 | Sep 28, 2025 | 0.27 | 0.33 | +0.06 | +22.22% |
| Jul 30, 2025 | Jun 29, 2025 | 0.23 | 0.25 | +0.02 | +8.70% |
Upgrades / downgrades
| Date | Firm | Action | From | To |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Oct 12, 2026 | Barclays | main | Overweight | Overweight |
| Oct 5, 2026 | Truist Securities | main | Hold | Hold |
| Sep 23, 2026 | DA Davidson | main | Neutral | Neutral |
| Sep 23, 2026 | Baird | main | Neutral | Neutral |
| Sep 15, 2026 | Needham | reit | Buy | Buy |
| Aug 10, 2026 | DA Davidson | main | Neutral | Neutral |
About Cognex Corporation
Cognex Corporation provides machine vision products that capture and analyze visual information to automate manufacturing and distribution tasks in the United States, Europe, Greater China, and internationally. Its machine vision products are used to automate the manufacture and distribution of discrete items, such as mobile phones, automotive components, and e-commerce packages, by locating, identifying, inspecting, and measuring them. The company offers VisionPro software, a suite of patented vision tools for traditional rule-based tools and deep learning-enabled tools for advanced programming; vision systems that combine smart cameras and software to perform a wide range of tasks, including part location, identification, measurement, assembly verification, and robotic guidance; OneVision, a cloud-based platform designed to transform how manufacturers build, train, and scale AI-powered vision applications; In-Sight product line of vision systems and sensors; QuickBuild, which allows customers to build vision applications with a graphical and flowchart-based programming interface; DataMan, an image-based barcode reader for fixed-mount and handheld models, as well as barcode verifiers; and vision accessories, such as industrial cameras, lenses, lighting, vision controllers, frame grabbers, and I/O cards. It sells its products to the automotive, logistics, packaging, consumer electronics, medical-related, semiconductor, and consumer products industries. The company was incorporated in 1981 and is headquartered in Natick, Massachusetts.
- Sector
- Technology
- Industry
- Scientific & Technical Instruments
- Country
- United States
- Website
- cognex.com
News
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- Cognex Announces Third Quarter 2026 Earnings Release and Conference Call Dates
- Barclays Maintains Overweight on Cognex, Raises Price Target to $85
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- Here's Why Cognex Corporation (CGNX) is a Strong Momentum Stock
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Insider holders
| Insider | Relation | Latest transaction | Date | Shares held |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| DIPALMA SHEILA MARIE | Officer | Conversion of Exercise of derivative security | Feb 19, 2026 | 15,013 |
| FEHR DENNIS | Chief Financial Officer | Conversion of Exercise of derivative security | May 5, 2026 | 15,988 |
| LAWANDE SACHIN S | Director | Conversion of Exercise of derivative security | Feb 19, 2026 | 28,431 |
| LEE JOHN TSENG-CHUNG | Director | Conversion of Exercise of derivative security | Feb 19, 2026 | 24,820 |
| MOSCHNER MATTHEW | Chief Executive Officer | Conversion of Exercise of derivative security | Aug 10, 2026 | 10,884 |
| PAPADIMITRIOU ANGELOS | Director | Sale | Feb 22, 2026 | 16,222 |
Institution ownership
| Holder | % held | Shares | Value | Reported |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Blackrock Inc. | 9.51% | 15,991,755 | 884.02M | Jun 29, 2026 |
| Vanguard Portfolio Management LLC | 6.00% | 10,099,866 | 558.32M | Jun 29, 2026 |
| Invesco Ltd. | 4.88% | 8,206,627 | 453.66M | Jun 29, 2026 |
| Vanguard Capital Management LLC | 4.46% | 7,509,391 | 415.12M | Jun 29, 2026 |
| Price (T.Rowe) Associates Inc | 3.72% | 6,255,563 | 345.81M | Jun 29, 2026 |
| Pictet Asset Management Holding SA | 3.47% | 5,829,878 | 322.28M | Jun 29, 2026 |
Fund ownership
| Holder | % held | Shares | Value | Reported |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| iShares Trust-iShares Core S&P Mid-Cap ETF | 3.56% | 5,992,192 | 331.25M | Sep 29, 2026 |
| VANGUARD INDEX FUNDS-Vanguard Total Stock Market Index Fund | 3.14% | 5,281,144 | 291.94M | Jun 29, 2026 |
| VANGUARD INDEX FUNDS-Vanguard Small-Cap Index Fund | 2.27% | 3,815,246 | 210.91M | Jun 29, 2026 |
| VANGUARD WORLD FUND-Vanguard Information Technology Index Fund | 1.37% | 2,304,063 | 127.37M | Aug 30, 2026 |
| VANGUARD INDEX FUNDS-Vanguard Small-Cap Growth Index Fund | 1.31% | 2,202,164 | 121.74M | Jun 29, 2026 |
| VANGUARD INDEX FUNDS-Vanguard Extended Market Index Fund | 1.13% | 1,908,009 | 105.47M | Jun 29, 2026 |