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CGNX Stock Chart & Stats
$55.50
-$0.17(-0.45%)
At close: 4:00 PM EST
$55.50
-$0.17(-0.45%)
Day’s Range― - ―
52-Week Range$32.55 - $72.88
Previous CloseN/A
Volume296.16K
Average Volume (3M)2.33M
Market Cap
$11.12B
Enterprise Value$10.62B
Total Cash (Recent Filing)$296.76M
Total Debt (Recent Filing)$74.02M
Price to Earnings (P/E)74.3
Beta1.18
Next Earnings
Jul 30, 2026EPS Estimate
0.42Next Dividend Ex-DateN/A
Dividend Yield0.89%
Share Statistics
EPS (TTM)0.86
Shares Outstanding166,419,450
10 Day Avg. Volume2,587,948
30 Day Avg. Volume2,329,467
Financial Highlights & Ratios
PEG Ratio5.47
Price to Book (P/B)4.05
Price to Sales (P/S)6.08
P/FCF Ratio25.54
Enterprise Value/Market Cap0.95
Enterprise Value/Revenue10.14
Enterprise Value/Gross Profit14.91
Enterprise Value/Ebitda43.04
Forecast
1Y Price Target
$74.75Price Target Upside34.68% Upside
Rating ConsensusModerate Buy
Number of Analyst Covering13
EPS Forecast (FY)1.49
Revenue Forecast (FY)$1.11B
Bulls Say, Bears Say
Bulls Say
Balance Sheet StrengthVery low leverage and a stable equity base give Cognex durable financial flexibility to fund R&D, opportunistic M&A, share repurchases and dividends without pressuring liquidity. This structural strength lowers insolvency risk and enables multi-quarter investment in product and go-to-market execution.
High-Quality Cash GenerationSustained, strong free cash flow and high conversion of earnings to cash provide repeatable internal funding for capex, product investment and shareholder returns. Over several quarters this reduces financing dependence and supports durable capital allocation priorities like buybacks and a recurring dividend.
Product & AI LeadershipNew embedded AI vision platforms deepen technological differentiation at the edge and expand addressable use cases in automation. Strengthening edge-to-cloud AI capabilities and partnerships with NVIDIA/Qualcomm support longer-term market share gains in a growing served market and higher-margin product mix.
Bears Say
Cash-Flow VariabilityHistoric swings in free cash flow highlight exposure to cyclical capital spending in end markets. Even with recent improvement, variability can constrain multi-quarter planning, make sustained buybacks/dividends harder to guarantee, and complicate funding of growth initiatives during downturns.
Supply-Chain / Memory Cost HeadwindsInput-cost pressure and supply constraints for memory and image sensors can structurally compress gross margins or force slower time-to-revenue as customers delay purchases. Persistent supplier tightness raises the risk margins revert and product rollout timelines slip across multiple quarters.
Visibility & Regional/Competitive PressureUncertain second-half demand, uneven regional recoveries and prior pricing pressure (notably in China) create a structural risk to sustaining revenue and margin momentum. This reduces forecasting reliability and may force conservative investment or pricing actions that temper long-term growth.
Cognex News
CGNX FAQ
What was Cognex’s price range in the past 12 months?
Cognex lowest stock price was $32.55 and its highest was $72.88 in the past 12 months.
What is Cognex’s market cap?
Cognex’s market cap is $11.12B.
When is Cognex’s upcoming earnings report date?
Cognex’s upcoming earnings report date is Jul 30, 2026 which is in 16 days.
How were Cognex’s earnings last quarter?
Cognex released its earnings results on May 06, 2026. The company reported $0.34 earnings per share for the quarter, beating the consensus estimate of $0.248 by $0.092.
Is Cognex overvalued?
According to Wall Street analysts Cognex’s price is currently Undervalued.
Does Cognex pay dividends?
Cognex pays a Quarterly dividend of $0.085 which represents an annual dividend yield of 0.89%. See more information on Cognex dividends here
What is Cognex’s EPS estimate?
Cognex’s EPS estimate is 0.42.
How many shares outstanding does Cognex have?
Cognex has 166,419,450 shares outstanding.
What happened to Cognex’s price movement after its last earnings report?
Cognex reported an EPS of $0.34 in its last earnings report, beating expectations of $0.248. Following the earnings report the stock price went up 5.878%.
Which hedge fund is a major shareholder of Cognex?
Currently, no hedge funds are holding shares in CGNX
What is the TipRanks Smart Score and how is it calculated?
Smart Score combines eight research factors - such as analyst recommendations, hedge fund trends, and technical indicators - to measure a stock’s outlook. These signals are unified into a single score that reflects bullish or bearish momentum. See detailed methodology
Cognex Stock Smart Score
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Analyst Consensus
Moderate Buy
Average Price Target:
$74.75 (34.68% Upside)
$74.75 (34.68% Upside)
Blogger Sentiment
Bullish
CGNX Sentiment 70%
Sector Average 65%
Sector Average 65%
Hedge Fund Trend
Decreased
By 404.7K Shares
Last Quarter.
Last Quarter.
Insider Transactions
Sold Shares
Worth $15.0M over
the Last 3 Months
the Last 3 Months
Crowd Wisdom
Very Positive
Last 7 Days ▲ 0.8%
Last 30 Days ▲ 10.5%
Last 30 Days ▲ 10.5%
News Sentiment
Very Bullish
Bullish news 100%
Bearish news 0%
Bearish news 0%
Technicals
SMA
Positive
20 days / 200 days
Momentum
93.61%
12-Months-Change
Fundamentals
Return on Equity
9.56%
Trailing 12-Months
Asset Growth
3.78%
Trailing 12-Months
Company Description
Cognex
Cognex Corporation specializes in machine vision technology, offering solutions that interpret and process visual data to streamline and automate production and logistics operations globally. Their advanced vision systems enable the automated manufacturing and tracking of individual components or finished goods, such as mobile devices, pharmaceutical containers, and automotive parts. This is achieved by precisely locating, recognizing, examining, and gauging items throughout their journey from production to delivery. The company provides a comprehensive software portfolio, including VisionPro, a collection of patented tools for sophisticated development; QuickBuild, an intuitive platform enabling users to create vision applications via a graphical, flowchart interface; and its specialized deep learning vision software. Beyond software, their offerings encompass robust vision sensors for tasks like ensuring component presence and accurate sizing, alongside the versatile In-Sight series of integrated vision systems and sensors. These tools support a variety of critical inspection functions, such as pinpointing part locations, confirming identities, precise dimensioning, validating assembly, and guiding robotics. Another key product is DataMan, their line of image-based barcode readers and verification systems. Cognex serves a diverse clientele across various sectors, including consumer electronics, automotive manufacturing, general consumer goods, food and beverage processing, pharmaceuticals, and medical device production. Their products are distributed directly and through a global network of partners and system integrators. Established in 1981, Cognex Corporation maintains its headquarters in Natick, Massachusetts.
CGNX Revenue Breakdown
39.45% Americas
26.35% Europe
19.59% Greater China
14.61% Other Asia

CGNX Stock 12 Month Forecast
Average Price Target
$74.75
▲(34.68% Upside)
Technical Analysis
Ownership Overview
0.36% Insiders
25.20% Mutual Funds
0.48% Other Institutional Investors
47.51% Public Companies and Individual Investors









