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Cognex Corp (CGNX)
NASDAQ:CGNX
CGNX Stock Chart & Stats
$36.47
-$0.17(-0.45%)
At close: 4:00 PM EST
$36.47
-$0.17(-0.45%)
Day’s Range― - ―
52-Week Range$22.67 - $49.76
Previous CloseN/A
Volume296.16K
Average Volume (3M)1.70M
Market Cap
$6.11B
Enterprise Value$7.48B
Total Cash (Recent Filing)$300.27M
Total Debt (Recent Filing)$78.92M
Price to Earnings (P/E)56.3
Beta1.29
Next Earnings
Feb 12, 2026EPS Estimate
0.22Next Dividend Ex-DateN/A
Dividend Yield0.89%
Share Statistics
EPS (TTM)0.33
Shares Outstanding167,598,050
10 Day Avg. Volume1,798,191
30 Day Avg. Volume1,703,248
Financial Highlights & Ratios
PEG Ratio-9.55
Price to Book (P/B)4.05
Price to Sales (P/S)6.72
P/FCF Ratio45.87
Enterprise Value/Market Cap1.22
Enterprise Value/Revenue7.70
Enterprise Value/Gross Profit11.38
Enterprise Value/Ebitda38.44
Forecast
1Y Price Target
$45.50Price Target Upside24.76% Upside
Rating ConsensusModerate Buy
Number of Analyst Covering10
EPS Forecast (FY)N/A
Revenue Forecast (FY)N/A
Bulls Say, Bears Say
Bulls Say
Cost ManagementManagement has pledged cost vigilance, and that's been apparent in results.
End-Market SetupCGNX outlined a more balanced end-market setup for 2026, with continued strength in Logistics, steady trends in Packaging, and a return to growth in Consumer Electronics after three years of declines.
Profitability MilestonesManagement emphasized that 25% is the next milestone, with the goal of reaching that level sustainably even at the bottom of the cycle.
Bears Say
Growth ExpectationsInvestors were hoping the 10%-growth consensus for 2026 was a reasonable target, but Cognex is looking to level-set out-year expectations.
Logistics GrowthManagement noted that Logistics growth may moderate as customers digest recent investments.
Macro DynamicsManagement suggested the macro dynamics behind the MSD growth in 2025 may persist in 2026, which spooked investors.
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 $49.76 in the past 12 months.
What is Cognex Corp’s market cap?
Cognex Corp’s market cap is $6.11B.
When is Cognex Corp’s upcoming earnings report date?
Cognex Corp’s upcoming earnings report date is Feb 12, 2026 which is in 43 days.
How were Cognex Corp’s earnings last quarter?
Cognex Corp released its earnings results on Oct 29, 2025. The company reported $0.33 earnings per share for the quarter, beating the consensus estimate of $0.293 by $0.037.
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 $0.085 which represents an annual dividend yield of 0.89%. See more information on Cognex Corp dividends here
What is Cognex Corp’s EPS estimate?
Cognex Corp’s EPS estimate is 0.22.
How many shares outstanding does Cognex Corp have?
Cognex Corp has 167,598,050 shares outstanding.
What happened to Cognex Corp’s price movement after its last earnings report?
Cognex Corp reported an EPS of $0.33 in its last earnings report, beating expectations of $0.293. Following the earnings report the stock price went down -12.909%.
Which hedge fund is a major shareholder of Cognex Corp?
Currently, no hedge funds are holding shares in CGNX
What is the TipRanks Smart Score and how is it calculated?
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Cognex Stock Smart Score
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Analyst Consensus
Moderate Buy
Average Price Target:
$45.50 (24.76% Upside)
$45.50 (24.76% Upside)
Blogger Sentiment
Bullish
CGNX Sentiment 80%
Sector Average 69%
Sector Average 69%
Hedge Fund Trend
Increased
By 1.4M Shares
Last Quarter.
Last Quarter.
Crowd Wisdom
Very Positive
Last 7 Days ▲ 0.8%
Last 30 Days ▲ 9.3%
Last 30 Days ▲ 9.3%
Technicals
SMA
Positive
20 days / 200 days
Momentum
2.10%
12-Months-Change
Fundamentals
Return on Equity
7.21%
Trailing 12-Months
Asset Growth
-2.93%
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
Q3 2025
0:00 / 0:00
Earnings Call Sentiment|Positive
The earnings call highlighted strong financial performance, successful product launches, and market recovery in several verticals, while acknowledging challenges in the automotive market and macroeconomic uncertainties.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
$45.50
▲(24.76% Upside)
Technical Analysis
Ownership Overview
0.28% Insiders
22.04% Mutual Funds
27.48% Other Institutional Investors
25.66% Public Companies and Individual Investors