Cognex Corporation
$ 56.47
0.79%
23 Feb - close price
- Market Cap 9,284,614,000 USD
- Current Price $ 56.47
- High / Low $ 56.99 / 55.25
- Stock P/E 82.40
- Book Value 8.93
- EPS 0.68
- Next Earning Report 2026-04-30
- Dividend Per Share $0.32
- Dividend Yield 0.58 %
- Next Dividend Date 2026-03-12
- ROA 0.05 %
- ROE 0.08 %
- 52 Week High 59.88
- 52 Week Low 22.52
About
Cognex Corporation offers machine vision products that capture and analyze visual information to automate manufacturing and distribution tasks globally. The company is headquartered in Natick, Massachusetts.
Analyst Target Price
$65.35
Quarterly Earnings
| Dec 2025 | Sep 2025 | Jun 2025 | Mar 2025 | Dec 2024 | Sep 2024 | Jun 2024 | Mar 2024 | Dec 2023 | Sep 2023 | Jun 2023 | Mar 2023 | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Reported Date | 2026-02-12 | 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 |
| Reported EPS | 0.27 | 0.33 | 0.25 | 0.16 | 0.2 | 0.2 | 0.23 | 0.11 | 0.11 | 0.16 | 0.32 | 0.13 |
| Estimated EPS | 0.2207 | 0.29 | 0.24 | 0.13 | 0.16 | 0.19 | 0.21 | 0.08 | 0.1 | 0.14 | 0.28 | 0.09 |
| Surprise | 0.0493 | 0.04 | 0.01 | 0.03 | 0.04 | 0.01 | 0.02 | 0.03 | 0.01 | 0.02 | 0.04 | 0.04 |
| Surprise Percentage | 22.338% | 13.7931% | 4.1667% | 23.0769% | 25% | 5.2632% | 9.5238% | 37.5% | 10% | 14.2857% | 14.2857% | 44.4444% |
Next Quarterly Earnings
| Mar 2026 | |
|---|---|
| Reported Date | 2026-04-30 |
| Fiscal Date Ending | 2026-03-31 |
| Estimated EPS | 0.192 |
| Currency | USD |
Previous Dividend Records
| Mar 2026 | Nov 2025 | Aug 2025 | May 2025 | Mar 2025 | Nov 2024 | Aug 2024 | May 2024 | Mar 2024 | Dec 2023 | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Payment Date | 2026-03-12 | 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 |
| Amount | $0.085 | $0.085 | $0.08 | $0.08 | $0.08 | $0.08 | $0.075 | $0.075 | $0.075 | $0.075 |
Next Dividend Records
| Dividend per share (year): | $0.32 |
| Dividend Yield | 0.58% |
| Next Dividend Date | 2026-03-12 |
| Ex-Dividend Date | 2026-02-26 |
Recent News: CGNX
2026-02-22 03:12:19
Cognex Corp. in Natick has appointed Angelos Papadimitriou, an Italian manufacturing executive with extensive experience, to its board of directors. This appointment follows the planned retirement of two long-standing board members, Theodor Krantz and Patrick Alias, who will step down on May 3rd. Papadimitriou, known for his leadership roles at Pirelli & C. S.p.A. and Coesia S.p.A., will also serve on the company's audit committee.
2026-02-20 18:47:23
Cognex (CGNX), FTAI Aviation (FTAI), and Insulet (PODD) stocks have surged due to catalysts like new products and media coverage. While Cognex shows high valuation requiring strong future growth, FTAI Aviation benefits from aerospace demand, and Insulet's premium valuation reflects confidence in its innovative medical technology. The article emphasizes selective investment based on long-term fundamentals amid market volatility.
2026-02-19 18:20:00
Cognex Corporation (CGNX) is showing a remarkably improving earnings outlook, with analysts raising their earnings estimates for the company. This positive trend, reflected in the Zacks Rank #1 (Strong Buy), suggests continued stock price appreciation. Both current quarter and full-year earnings estimates have seen significant upward revisions, indicating strong analyst optimism.
2026-02-19 15:26:54
Cognex CFO Dennis Fehr indicates early signs of recovery in factory automation, including strong Q4 2025 demand and a better-than-expected semiconductor start to 2026, though he remains "cautious optimistic." The company aims for a 25% adjusted EBITDA run rate by the end of 2026, driven by mid-single-digit revenue growth and cost reductions. Cognex is also leveraging AI with its OneVision "Physical AI" approach to enhance market penetration and maintain a competitive edge.
2026-02-19 11:46:00
Cognex Corporation's recent earnings report has been well-received by investors, primarily due to its strong free cash flow conversion. The company recorded a negative accrual ratio of -0.10, indicating that its free cash flow significantly exceeded its reported profit. This strong cash conversion and a 10.0% increase in earnings per share suggest that Cognex's statutory profit may even understate its true earnings potential.
2026-02-19 08:27:00
Cognex (CGNX) stock is trading at $56.72 pre-market on NASDAQ, up significantly year-to-date due to strong demand for machine vision systems from the AI and automation sectors. While financial metrics show a strong balance sheet and solid cash flow, valuation multiples are high, with a trailing P/E of 83.41, indicating a stretched valuation. Meyka AI gives CGNX a "BUY" rating (72.52/100) but projects potential price declines in the short and long term, cautioning investors to weigh growth potential against premium multiples.
