Cognex Corporation CGNX
At closeNov 10, 2026, 6:06 PM EST
After hours · Nov 10, 6:06 PM ET
- YTD
- +41.19%
- 1 year
- +31.67%
- Market cap
- 8.55B
- Revenue (ttm)
- 1.13B
- Profit margin
- 21.50%
- EPS (ttm)
- 1.43
- Shares out
- 168.38M
- P/E ratio
- 35.52
- Forward P/E
- 25.11
- Dividend
- 0.36 (0.72%)
- Ex-dividend date
- Nov 18, 2026
- YTD return
- +41.19%
- 1-year return
- +31.67%
- Volume
- 2.89M
- Avg volume
- 1.94M
- Open
- 49.58
- Previous close
- 50.34
- Day's range
- 48.98 – 51.22
- 52-week range
- 34.80 – 72.42
- Beta
- 1.48
- Analysts
- Buy
- Price target
- 71.42 (+40.6%)
- Earnings date
- Feb 10, 2027
5D -6.61 (-11.51%)
Key statistics
- Enterprise value
- 7.85B
- PEG ratio
- 2.71
- Price / sales
- 7.60
- Price / book
- 4.97
- Dividend yield
- 0.72%
- Payout ratio
- 23.78%
- Revenue growth
- 13.20%
- Free cash flow
- 215.08M
- Total cash
- 695.69M
- Total debt
- 70.36M
- Return on equity
- 15.07%
- Short % of float
- 4.39%
- 50-day average
- 58.85
- 200-day average
- 58.24
Analyst view
Consensus: buy
- Target (low)
- 55.00
- Target (mean)
- 71.42
- Target (high)
- 88.00
- Strong buy5
- Buy9
- Hold6
- Sell0
- Strong sell0
Next earnings
Feb 10, 2027
Expected Feb 10, 2027. Consensus EPS estimate 0.39875.
Financials — quick view
Earnings
| Report date | Quarter ending | EPS estimate | EPS reported | Surprise | Surprise % |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Feb 10, 2027 | Jan 4, 2027 | 0.41 | — | — | — |
| Nov 4, 2026 | Oct 4, 2026 | 0.518 | 0.53 | +0.01 | +2.32% |
| 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% |
Upgrades / downgrades
| Date | Firm | Action | From | To |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Nov 9, 2026 | DA Davidson | main | Neutral | Neutral |
| Nov 6, 2026 | JP Morgan | main | Overweight | Overweight |
| Nov 6, 2026 | Stephens & Co. | main | Overweight | Overweight |
| Nov 6, 2026 | Truist Securities | main | Hold | Hold |
| Nov 6, 2026 | Keybanc | main | Overweight | Overweight |
| Nov 6, 2026 | Needham | main | Buy | Buy |
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
Cognex Corporation (CGNX) Presents at Baird 2026 Global Industrial Conference 2026 Transcript
Cognex: 3 Key Takeaways for Long-Term Investors DA Davidson Maintains Neutral on Cognex, Lowers Price Target to $55
Dividend Announcements: October 31-November 6, 2026 (Part 2 Of 2) Stephens & Co. Maintains Overweight on Cognex, Lowers Price Target to $70
Truist Securities Maintains Hold on Cognex, Lowers Price Target to $57
CGNX Q3 Earnings Call Highlights Outlook and Margin Expansion Keybanc Maintains Overweight on Cognex, Lowers Price Target to $65
Needham Maintains Buy on Cognex, Lowers Price Target to $70
Cognex Corporation (CGNX) Q3 2026 Earnings Call Transcript
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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 | Sale | Aug 10, 2026 | 10,884 |
| PAPADIMITRIOU ANGELOS | Director | Sale | Feb 22, 2026 | 16,222 |
Institution ownership
| Holder | % held | Shares | Value | Reported |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Blackrock Inc. | 9.50% | 15,991,755 | 812.38M | Jun 29, 2026 |
| Vanguard Portfolio Management LLC | 6.00% | 10,099,866 | 513.07M | Jun 29, 2026 |
| Invesco Ltd. | 4.87% | 8,206,627 | 416.90M | Jun 29, 2026 |
| Vanguard Capital Management LLC | 4.46% | 7,509,391 | 381.48M | Jun 29, 2026 |
| Price (T.Rowe) Associates Inc | 3.72% | 6,255,563 | 317.78M | Jun 29, 2026 |
| Pictet Asset Management Holding SA | 3.56% | 5,985,986 | 304.09M | Sep 29, 2026 |
Fund ownership
| Holder | % held | Shares | Value | Reported |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| iShares Trust-iShares Core S&P Mid-Cap ETF | 3.56% | 5,992,192 | 304.40M | Sep 29, 2026 |
| VANGUARD INDEX FUNDS-Vanguard Total Stock Market Index Fund | 3.14% | 5,281,144 | 268.28M | Jun 29, 2026 |
| VANGUARD INDEX FUNDS-Vanguard Small-Cap Index Fund | 2.27% | 3,815,246 | 193.81M | Jun 29, 2026 |
| VANGUARD WORLD FUND-Vanguard Information Technology Index Fund | 1.37% | 2,304,063 | 117.05M | Aug 30, 2026 |
| VANGUARD INDEX FUNDS-Vanguard Small-Cap Growth Index Fund | 1.31% | 2,202,164 | 111.87M | Jun 29, 2026 |
| AIM Counselor Series TRT -Invesco Discovery Fd. | 1.17% | 1,963,299 | 99.74M | Aug 30, 2026 |
