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Cognex Corp (CGNX)
NASDAQ:CGNX
CGNX Stock Chart & Stats
$35.90
-$0.17(-0.45%)
At close: 4:00 PM EST
$35.90
-$0.17(-0.45%)
Day’s Range― - ―
52-Week Range$22.67 - $49.76
Previous CloseN/A
Volume296.16K
Average Volume (3M)1.91M
Market Cap
$6.16B
Enterprise Value$7.53B
Total Cash (Recent Filing)$300.27M
Total Debt (Recent Filing)$78.92M
Price to Earnings (P/E)56.8
Beta1.34
Next Earnings
Feb 12, 2026EPS Estimate
0.22Last Dividend Ex-Date
Nov 13, 2025Dividend Yield0.91%
Share Statistics
EPS (TTM)0.33
Shares Outstanding167,598,050
10 Day Avg. Volume1,888,046
30 Day Avg. Volume1,913,234
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/Revenue7.75
Enterprise Value/Gross Profit11.46
Enterprise Value/Ebitda38.71
Forecast
1Y Price Target
$47.40Price Target Upside32.03% 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 Management And ProfitabilityManagement has pledged cost vigilance, and that's been apparent in results.
Earnings And Financial PerformanceCognex posted stronger-than-expected Q3 results and provided solid in-line Q4 guidance.
Market Opportunity And ExpansionCognex is entering a new chapter defined by AI-enabled vision systems and end market diversification into packaging, healthcare, and factory automation.
Bears Say
Customer Concentration And CompetitionNear-term risks, including reliance on large logistics customers and intensifying competition from China, limit conviction for multiple expansion at the current valuation.
Growth Expectations And Investor SentimentManagement suggested the macro dynamics behind the MSD growth in 2025 may persist in 2026, which spooked investors.
Market Valuation And CompetitionCognex trades at a premium to U.S. industrial technology peers, with a valuation that already embeds a measure of AI-driven optimism, presenting ongoing headwinds.
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 $6.16B.
When is Cognex Corp’s upcoming earnings report date?
Cognex Corp’s upcoming earnings report date is Feb 12, 2026 which is in 85 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 0.91%. 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
Cognex Stock Smart Score
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Analyst Consensus
Moderate Buy
Average Price Target:
$47.40 (32.03% Upside)
$47.40 (32.03% Upside)
Blogger Sentiment
Bullish
CGNX Sentiment 80%
Sector Average 69%
Sector Average 69%
Hedge Fund Trend
Increased
By 23.2K Shares
Last Quarter.
Last Quarter.
Crowd Wisdom
Very Negative
Last 7 Days ▼ 0.3%
Last 30 Days ▼ 1.9%
Last 30 Days ▼ 1.9%
Technicals
SMA
Positive
20 days / 200 days
Momentum
-8.34%
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 (CGNX) is a leading provider of industrial machine vision systems and software, primarily serving the manufacturing sector. The company specializes in developing advanced image processing technology to automate the inspection and identification of products in various industries, including automotive, electronics, food and beverage, and pharmaceuticals. Cognex's core product offerings include vision sensors, 2D and 3D vision systems, deep learning software, and barcode readers, which are designed to enhance productivity, improve quality, and reduce operational costs for manufacturers.
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
$47.40
▲(32.03% Upside)
Technical Analysis
Ownership Overview
0.28% Insiders
21.14% Mutual Funds
27.44% Other Institutional Investors
26.47% Public Companies and
Individual Investors