Cognex Corporation (CGNX)

Currency in USD
39.76
-1.95(-4.68%)
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39.69-0.07(-0.18%)
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Fair Value
Day's Range
39.4541.75
52 wk Range
22.6749.76
Key Statistics
Prev. Close
41.71
Open
41.51
Day's Range
39.45-41.75
52 wk Range
22.67-49.76
Volume
1.48M
Average Volume (3m)
1.8M
1-Year Change
-1.9482%
Book Value / Share
8.87
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Price Target
48.05
Upside
+20.85%
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Technical Analysis

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

Cognex Corporation Company Profile

Cognex Corporation provides machine vision products that capture and analyze visual information to automate manufacturing and distribution tasks worldwide. Its machine vision products are used to automate the manufacturing and tracking of discrete items, including 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 advanced programming; In-Sight product line of vision systems and sensors; QuickBuild that allows customers to build vision applications with a graphical, flowchart-based programming interface; and DataMan, an image-based barcode readers and barcode verifiers; vision accessories, such as industrial cameras, lenses, lighting, vision controllers, frame grabbers, and I/O cards. It sells its products to automotive, logistics, consumer electronics, medical-related, semiconductor, consumer products, and food and beverage industries through a network of distributors and integrators. The company was incorporated in 1981 and is headquartered in Natick, Massachusetts.

Cognex Corporation Earnings Call Summary for Q3/2025

  • Cognex reported Q3 2025 revenue of $277 million (up 18% YoY) and adjusted EPS of $0.33 (up 69% YoY), exceeding analyst expectations with a 13.79% earnings surprise.
  • Despite strong financial performance, Cognex stock fell 12.08% post-earnings to $47.44, with premarket trading showing a further 5.14% decline to $45.
  • The company achieved its highest adjusted EBITDA margin (22.1%) since Q2 2023 and generated $86 million in free cash flow during the quarter.
  • CEO Matt Moschner highlighted Cognex's leadership in AI vision technology and announced the launch of new AI vision tools and the SLX product line for logistics.
  • Management provided Q4 2025 revenue guidance of $230-245 million and projected mid-single-digit full-year revenue growth, with the One Vision platform launch expected in 2026.
Last Updated: 2025-10-30, 10:02 a/m
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P/E Ratio
60.5x34.3x12.4x
PEG Ratio
2.19−0.840.01
Price/Book
4.5x2.7x2.4x
Price / LTM Sales
6.9x2.0x2.4x
Upside (Analyst Target)
24.5%4.3%19.4%
Fair Value Upside
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Analyst Ratings

14 Buy
6 Hold
1 Sell
Ratings:
21 analysts
Overall Consensus
Buy

Analysts 12-Month Price Target:

Average 48.05
(+20.85% Upside)
Firm
ArticlePositionPrice TargetUpside / DownsideFrom Price TargetActionDate
Barclays
Buy54.00+35.81%56.00MaintainJan 12, 2026
Truist Securities
Hold42.00+5.63%45.00MaintainDec 18, 2025
Goldman Sachs
Buy50.00+25.75%42.00UpgradeDec 16, 2025
JPMorgan
Sell35.00-11.97%45.00DowngradeDec 03, 2025
DA Davidson
Hold38.00-4.43%35.00MaintainNov 03, 2025

Dividends

Payout Ratio
Payout ratio (TTM)
Earnings retained
EPS 0.65%
Dividend Yield
0.86%
Industry Median 1.62%
Annualized payout
0.34
Paid quarterly
5-Years Growth
+7.78%
Growth Streak

Earnings

Latest Release
Oct 29, 2025
EPS / Forecast
0.33 / 0.29
Revenue / Forecast
277.00M / 261.79M
EPS Revisions
Last 90 days

CGNX Income Statement

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FAQ

What Is the Cognex (CGNX) Stock Price Today?

The Cognex stock price today is 39.76

What Stock Exchange Does Cognex Trade On?

Cognex is listed and trades on the Nasdaq Stock Exchange 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 0.86%.

What Is the Cognex Market Cap?

As of today, Cognex market cap is 6.66B.

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

The Cognex EPS (TTM) is 0.65.

When Is the Next Cognex Earnings Date?

Cognex will release its next earnings report on Feb 11, 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 2914 employees.

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

As of Jan 25, 2026, Cognex (CGNX) is trading at a price of 39.76, with a previous close of 41.71. The stock has fluctuated within a day range of 39.45 to 41.75, while its 52-week range spans from 22.67 to 49.76.

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

The average 12-month price target for Cognex is USD48.05, with a high estimate of USD58 and a low estimate of USD35. 14 analysts recommend buying the stock, while 1 suggest selling, leading to an overall rating of Buy. The stock has an +20.85% Upside potential.

What Is the CGNX Premarket Price?

CGNX's last pre-market stock price is 41.51. The pre-market share volume is 4,270.00, and the stock has decreased by -0.20, or -0.48%.

What Is the CGNX After Hours Price?

CGNX's last after hours stock price is 39.69, the stock has decreased by -0.07, or -0.18%.
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