Cognex Corporation (CGNX)

Currency in USD
66.47
+2.19(+3.42%)
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Fair Value
Day's Range
64.5166.55
52 wk Range
29.0071.90
Key Statistics
Prev. Close
64.27
Open
64.99
Day's Range
64.51-66.55
52 wk Range
29-71.9
Volume
1.21M
Average Volume (3m)
2.18M
1-Year Change
122.3152%
Book Value / Share
8.86
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Price Target
75.75
Upside
+13.96%
Members' Sentiments
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ProTips
16 analysts have revised their earnings upwards for the upcoming period

Cognex Corporation News & Analysis

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Technical Analysis

Summary
Strong Sell
Sell
Neutral
Buy
Strong Buy
Strong Buy
Technical Indicators
Strong Buy
Moving Averages
Strong Buy

Analyst Ratings

15 Buy
6 Hold
0 Sell
Ratings:
21 analysts
Overall Consensus
Buy

Analysts 12-Month Price Target:

Average 75.75
(+13.96% Upside)
Firm
ArticlePositionPrice TargetUpside / DownsideFrom Price TargetActionDate
DA Davidson
Hold62.00-6.68%55.00MaintainMay 14, 2026
Goldman Sachs
Buy80.00+20.41%70.00MaintainMay 11, 2026
Barclays
Buy75.00+12.88%64.00MaintainMay 11, 2026
Cantor Fitzgerald
Buy76.00+14.39%63.00MaintainMay 08, 2026
Baird
Hold72.00+8.37%55.00MaintainMay 08, 2026

Cognex Corporation Earnings Call Summary for Q1/2026

  • Q1 2026 revenue reached $268M (up 24% YoY), beating estimates of $245.45M; adjusted EPS of $0.34 exceeded forecast of $0.25 by 36%
  • Stock surged 8.69% to $65.09 in premarket trading; company maintains 66.92% gross margin and strong 3.8 current ratio
  • New AI vision systems In-Sight 6900 and 3900 expected to drive growth in logistics and electronics sectors
  • Q2 2026 guidance: EPS of $0.31, revenue of $267.5M; targeting $35-40M net cost reductions by year-end 2026
  • Free cash flow jumped nearly 50% YoY to $241M; adjusted EBITDA margin of 26.9% demonstrates strong operational efficiency
Last Updated: 2026-05-07, 01:10 p/m
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Earnings

Latest Release
May 06, 2026
EPS / Forecast
0.34 / 0.25
Revenue / Forecast
268M / 245.45M
EPS Revisions
Last 90 days

Dividends

Payout Ratio
Payout ratio (TTM)
Earnings retained
EPS 0.85%
Dividend Yield
0.54%
Industry Median 1.44%
Annualized payout
0.34
Paid quarterly
5-Years Growth
+7.49%
Growth Streak

CGNX Income Statement

Compare CGNX to Peers and Sector

Metrics to compare
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Peers
Sector
Relationship
P/E Ratio
77.4x33.6x12.7x
PEG Ratio
3.18−1.040.01
Price/Book
7.5x2.5x2.4x
Price / LTM Sales
10.5x1.7x2.4x
Upside (Analyst Target)
19.1%3.1%22.5%
Fair Value Upside
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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.

Ownership

Ownership Overview

Type
Common Stock Held% of Shares OutstandingMarket Value
Mutual Funds & ETFs
87.36M52.49%5.54B
Other Institutional Investors
82.08M47.51%5.20B
Public Companies & Retail Investors
0.000.00%0.00
Total
169.43M100.00%10.74B

Top Holders

Holder
% of holding
Shares Held
Date Reported
Value (In 1,000s)
The Vanguard Group, Inc.11.16%18,576,6401,193,921
BlackRock, Inc.9.78%16,276,5791,046,096

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FAQ

What Is the Cognex (CGNX) Stock Price Today?

The Cognex stock price today is 66.47 USD.

What Stock Exchange Does Cognex Trade On?

Cognex is listed and trades on the Nasdaq Stock Exchange.

What Is the Stock Symbol for Cognex?

The stock symbol for Cognex is "CGNX."

Does Cognex Pay Dividends? What’s The Current Dividend Yield?

The Cognex dividend yield is 0.53%.

What Is the Cognex Market Cap?

As of today, Cognex market cap is 11.05B USD.

What Is Cognex's Earnings Per Share (TTM)?

The Cognex EPS (TTM) is 0.85.

When Is the Next Cognex Earnings Date?

Cognex will release its next earnings report on Jul 30, 2026.

From a Technical Analysis Perspective, Is CGNX a Buy or Sell?

Based on moving averages and other technical indicators, the daily buy/sell signal is Strong Buy.

How Many Times Has Cognex Stock Split?

Cognex has split 5 times.

How Many Employees Does Cognex Have?

Cognex has 2745 employees.

What is the current trading status of Cognex (CGNX)?

As of May 22, 2026, Cognex (CGNX) is trading at a price of 66.47 USD, with a previous close of 64.27 USD. The stock has fluctuated within a day range of 64.51 USD to 66.55 USD, while its 52-week range spans from 29.00 USD to 71.90 USD.

What Is Cognex (CGNX) Price Target According to Analysts?

The average 12-month price target for Cognex is 75.75 USD, with a high estimate of 94 USD and a low estimate of 61 USD. 15 analysts recommend buying the stock, while 0 suggest selling, leading to an overall rating of Buy. The stock has an +13.96% Upside potential.

What Is the CGNX Premarket Price?

CGNX's last pre-market stock price is 65.43 USD. The pre-market share volume is 7,280.00, and the stock has decreased by 1.16, or 1.80%.

What Is the CGNX After Hours Price?

CGNX's last after hours stock price is 64.90 USD, the stock has decreased by 0.63, or 0.98%.
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