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Cognex Corp (CGNX)
NASDAQ:CGNX
CGNX Stock Chart & Stats
Day’s Range― - ―
52-Week Range$22.67 - $45.03
Previous CloseN/A
Volume296.16K
Average Volume (3M)2.13M
Market Cap
$7.37B
Enterprise Value$5.16B
Total Cash (Recent Filing)$228.20M
Total Debt (Recent Filing)$83.19M
Price to Earnings (P/E)61.6
Beta1.23
Next Earnings
Oct 29, 2025EPS Estimate
0.29Last Dividend Ex-Date
Aug 14, 2025Dividend Yield0.73%
Share Statistics
EPS (TTM)0.25
Shares Outstanding167,899,020
10 Day Avg. Volume2,023,897
30 Day Avg. Volume2,129,927
Financial Highlights & Ratios
PEG RatioN/A
Price to Book (P/B)N/A
Price to Sales (P/S)N/A
P/FCF RatioN/A
Enterprise Value/Market Cap0.70
Enterprise Value/Revenue5.55
Enterprise Value/Gross Profit8.19
Enterprise Value/Ebitda31.05
Forecast
1Y Price Target
$44.92Price Target Upside2.35% Upside
Rating ConsensusModerate Buy
Number of Analyst Covering13
Bulls Say, Bears Say
Bulls Say
Financial PerformanceShares strongly outperformed after posting a modest 2Q beat and stronger-than-expected 3Q25 guide ranges for both revenue and EBITDA.
Market DemandImproving demand across most of CGNX’s served end markets could support a shift toward more normalized upcycle operating leverage into 2026.
Trade DealsRecently completed trade deals with Malaysia and Vietnam could allow some breathing room toward returning to more historical averages.
Bears Say
CompetitionThere are still more fundamental hurdles longer term that need to be considered - things like rising competition, AI making PC-based vision a more viable alternative, overall market penetration at the high end of the market.
Growth ProjectionsThe long-term targets were revised down, and the 10-11% organic growth target remains ambitious, particularly as it embeds +HSD Electronics growth.
Market SkepticismSome in the audience questioned whether the internal through-cycle framework was conservative, indicating potential skepticism about growth projections.
Cognex News
CGNX FAQ
What was Cognex Corp’s price range in the past 12 months?
Cognex Corp lowest stock price was $22.67 and its highest was $45.03 in the past 12 months.
What is Cognex Corp’s market cap?
Cognex Corp’s market cap is $7.37B.
When is Cognex Corp’s upcoming earnings report date?
Cognex Corp’s upcoming earnings report date is Oct 29, 2025 which is in 62 days.
How were Cognex Corp’s earnings last quarter?
Cognex Corp released its earnings results on Jul 31, 2025. The company reported $0.25 earnings per share for the quarter, beating the consensus estimate of $0.239 by $0.011.
Is Cognex Corp overvalued?
According to Wall Street analysts Cognex Corp’s price is currently Undervalued.
Does Cognex Corp pay dividends?
Cognex Corp pays a Quarterly dividend of $0.08 which represents an annual dividend yield of 0.73%. See more information on Cognex Corp dividends here
What is Cognex Corp’s EPS estimate?
Cognex Corp’s EPS estimate is 0.29.
How many shares outstanding does Cognex Corp have?
Cognex Corp has 167,899,020 shares outstanding.
What happened to Cognex Corp’s price movement after its last earnings report?
Cognex Corp reported an EPS of $0.25 in its last earnings report, beating expectations of $0.239. Following the earnings report the stock price went down -0.737%.
Which hedge fund is a major shareholder of Cognex Corp?
Currently, no hedge funds are holding shares in CGNX
Cognex Stock Smart Score
Neutral
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Analyst Consensus
Moderate Buy
Average Price Target:
$44.92 (2.35% Upside)
$44.92 (2.35% Upside)
Blogger Sentiment
Bullish
CGNX Sentiment 100%
Sector Average 70%
Sector Average 70%
Hedge Fund Trend
Decreased
By 91.2K Shares
Last Quarter.
Last Quarter.
Crowd Wisdom
Very Positive
Last 7 Days ▲ 1.4%
Last 30 Days ▲ 56.8%
Last 30 Days ▲ 56.8%
News Sentiment
Neutral
Bullish news 50%
Bearish news 100%
Bearish news 100%
Technicals
SMA
Positive
20 days / 200 days
Momentum
11.99%
12-Months-Change
Fundamentals
Return on Equity
8.10%
Trailing 12-Months
Asset Growth
-0.03%
Trailing 12-Months
Company Description
Cognex Corp
Cognex Corporation provides machine vision products that capture and analyze visual information in order 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, aspirin bottles, and automobile tires by locating, identifying, inspecting, and measuring them during the manufacturing or distribution process. The company offers VisionPro software, a suite of patented vision tools for advanced programming; QuickBuild that allows customers to build vision applications with a graphical, flowchart-based programming interface; and Cognex deep learning vision software. It also provides a range of inspection tasks, including part location, identification, measurement, assembly verification, and robotic guidance; vision sensors for vision applications, such as checking the presence and size of parts; and the In-Sight product line of vision systems and sensors. In addition, the company offers DataMan, an image-based barcode readers and barcode verifiers. It sells its products to consumer electronics, automotive, consumer products, food and beverage, pharmaceuticals, and medical devices industries, as well as through a network of distributors and integrators. Cognex Corporation was incorporated in 1981 and is headquartered in Natick, Massachusetts.
CGNX Company Deck
CGNX Earnings Call
Q2 2025
0:00 / 0:00
Earnings Call Sentiment|Neutral
The earnings call reflects a balanced view with strong financial performance in adjusted EBITDA, free cash flow, and growth in key segments like consumer electronics and packaging. However, challenges persist in the Greater China, automotive, and semiconductor markets, impacting revenue and gross margins.View all CGNX earnings summariesCGNX Revenue Breakdown
39.45% Americas
26.35% Europe
19.59% Greater China
14.61% Other Asia
CGNX Stock 12 Month Forecast
Average Price Target
$44.92
▲(2.35% Upside)
Technical Analysis
Ownership Overview
0.29% Insiders
22.72% Mutual Funds
24.07% Other Institutional Investors
27.92% Public Companies and
Individual Investors