Cognex Corporation
$ 36.47
-0.22%
29 Dec - close price
- Market Cap 6,112,301,000 USD
- Current Price $ 36.47
- High / Low $ 36.67 / 36.12
- Stock P/E 56.11
- Book Value 8.89
- EPS 0.65
- Next Earning Report 2026-02-11
- Dividend Per Share $0.32
- Dividend Yield 0.88 %
- Next Dividend Date -
- ROA 0.05 %
- ROE 0.07 %
- 52 Week High 49.65
- 52 Week Low 22.52
About
Cognex Corporation (CGNX) is a premier innovator in machine vision technology, playing a pivotal role in advancing automation across global manufacturing and distribution sectors. Based in Natick, Massachusetts, the company specializes in cutting-edge solutions such as barcode readers, vision sensors, and integrated machine vision systems, all designed to enhance productivity and quality control. With an unwavering focus on visual data analysis, Cognex is strategically positioned to capitalize on the escalating trend towards smart manufacturing, establishing itself as a critical player in the dynamic industrial automation landscape.
Analyst Target Price
$48.65
Quarterly Earnings
| Sep 2025 | Jun 2025 | Mar 2025 | Dec 2024 | Sep 2024 | Jun 2024 | Mar 2024 | Dec 2023 | Sep 2023 | Jun 2023 | Mar 2023 | Dec 2022 | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Reported Date | 2025-10-29 | 2025-07-30 | 2025-04-30 | 2025-02-12 | 2024-10-30 | 2024-07-31 | 2024-05-02 | 2024-02-15 | 2023-10-31 | 2023-08-03 | 2023-05-04 | 2023-02-16 |
| Reported EPS | 0.33 | 0.25 | 0.16 | 0.2 | 0.2 | 0.23 | 0.11 | 0.11 | 0.16 | 0.32 | 0.13 | 0.27 |
| Estimated EPS | 0.29 | 0.24 | 0.13 | 0.16 | 0.19 | 0.21 | 0.08 | 0.1 | 0.14 | 0.28 | 0.09 | 0.32 |
| Surprise | 0.04 | 0.01 | 0.03 | 0.04 | 0.01 | 0.02 | 0.03 | 0.01 | 0.02 | 0.04 | 0.04 | -0.05 |
| Surprise Percentage | 13.7931% | 4.1667% | 23.0769% | 25% | 5.2632% | 9.5238% | 37.5% | 10% | 14.2857% | 14.2857% | 44.4444% | -15.625% |
Next Quarterly Earnings
| Dec 2025 | |
|---|---|
| Reported Date | 2026-02-11 |
| Fiscal Date Ending | 2025-12-31 |
| Estimated EPS | 0.16 |
| Currency | USD |
Previous Dividend Records
| Nov 2025 | Aug 2025 | May 2025 | Mar 2025 | Nov 2024 | Aug 2024 | May 2024 | Mar 2024 | Dec 2023 | Sep 2023 | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Payment Date | 2025-11-28 | 2025-08-28 | 2025-05-29 | 2025-03-13 | 2024-11-29 | 2024-08-29 | 2024-05-30 | 2024-03-14 | 2023-12-01 | 2023-09-01 |
| Amount | $0.085 | $0.08 | $0.08 | $0.08 | $0.08 | $0.075 | $0.075 | $0.075 | $0.075 | $0.07 |
Next Dividend Records
| Dividend per share (year): | - |
| Dividend Yield | - |
| Next Dividend Date | - |
| Ex-Dividend Date | - |
Recent News: CGNX
2025-12-28 07:10:33
Truist has provided a selective outlook for industrials in 2026, lowering Cognex Corporation's (CGNX) price target to $42 from $45 while maintaining a Hold rating. The firm notes continued favor for power-related markets and increasing investor scrutiny for signs of peaking demand. Meanwhile, Cognex's own Q3 2025 results show improving momentum, with significant revenue and earnings growth.
2025-12-28 07:10:33
Truist lowered its price target on Cognex (CGNX) to $42 from $45 but maintained a Hold rating, indicating a more selective outlook for industrial names in 2026, favoring power-related markets. Cognex reported strong third-quarter 2025 results with revenue up 18% year-over-year and adjusted diluted EPS up 69%, alongside the launch of its AI-enabled vision applications for logistics. While acknowledging Cognex's potential, the article suggests other AI stocks might offer greater upside with less risk.
2025-12-26 13:11:38
The global 3D Surface Vision and Inspection market is projected to grow from US$ 2804 million in 2024 to US$ 5501 million by 2031, exhibiting a CAGR of 10.3% during the forecast period. A new report by QY Research offers an in-depth analysis of this market, detailing competitive landscapes, key drivers, challenges, and segmentation across various applications and regions. Major companies like Omron, Matrox Imaging Ltd., and Cognex Corporation are profiled, along with recent strategic developments.
2025-12-26 02:09:36
Cognex Corporation (NASDAQ:CGNX) has received an average "Hold" rating from seventeen brokerages, with an average 12-month target price of $45.79. Recent analyst actions include Goldman Sachs upgrading the stock to "buy" with a $50 target, while UBS and Barclays have higher targets of $58 and $56, respectively. The company reported strong Q3 results, beating EPS estimates and increasing revenue by 18% year-over-year, and also raised its quarterly dividend.
2025-12-25 11:08:43
Swedbank AB reduced its stake in Cognex Corporation by 6.7% in Q3, selling 100,000 shares but still holding 1.4 million shares worth $63.4 million. Cognex beat Q3 earnings estimates with EPS of $0.33 and revenue of $264 million, and also raised its quarterly dividend. Analysts maintain a "Hold" consensus rating with an average price target of $45.79.
2025-12-24 23:02:00
This article argues against investing in Cognex (CGNX) despite its recent stock performance. The author highlights three main concerns: shrinking adjusted operating margin, decreasing free cash flow margin, and declining return on invested capital. Instead, the article suggests looking into a dominant aerospace business or other high-quality stocks identified by StockStory.
