Cognex Corporation (CGNX)

Currency in USD
60.54
+0.81(+1.36%)
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61.12+0.58(+0.96%)
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Fair Value
Day's Range
59.0360.92
52 wk Range
34.6072.88
Key Statistics
Prev. Close
59.73
Open
60.36
Day's Range
59.03-60.92
52 wk Range
34.6-72.88
Volume
1.7M
Average Volume (3m)
2.3M
1-Year Change
35.2547%
Book Value / Share
9.79
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Price Target
80.05
Upside
+32.23%
Members' Sentiments
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ProTips
16 analysts have revised their earnings upwards for the upcoming period

Cognex Corporation News & Analysis

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Technical Analysis

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

Analyst Ratings

14 Buy
6 Hold
0 Sell
Ratings:
20 analysts
Overall Consensus
Buy

Analysts 12-Month Price Target:

Average 80.05
(+32.23% Upside)
Firm
ArticlePositionPrice TargetUpside / DownsideFrom Price TargetActionDate
DA Davidson
Hold65.00+7.37%62.00Maintain10-08-2026
HSBC
Hold---Downgrade10-08-2026
Barclays
Buy80.00+32.14%75.00Maintain10-08-2026
Cantor Fitzgerald
Buy84.00+38.75%76.00Maintain07-08-2026
Bernstein SocGen Group
Buy85.00+40.40%75.00Maintain07-08-2026

Cognex Corporation Earnings Call Summary for Q2/2026

  • Cognex posted record Q2 revenue of $291M (+17% YoY) and adjusted EPS of $0.45 (+80% YoY), beating profit estimates but missing revenue by $0.76M.
  • Adjusted EBITDA margin expanded to 32.2%, up 1,150 bps YoY, marking eighth consecutive quarter of margin expansion and double-digit EPS growth.
  • Q3 guidance: revenue $300-320M, adjusted EPS $0.50-$0.54; FY2026: revenue $1.13-1.15B, adjusted EPS $1.64-1.68, reflecting strong demand trends.
  • Company expects high-single-digit growth in logistics, double-digit growth in packaging, electronics, and semiconductors; data center business up 30%+ YoY.
  • Shares fell 2.13% to $69.21 despite beat, as investors weighed small revenue miss and expected H2 margin pressure from rising memory costs.
Last Updated: 06-08-2026, 07:46 pm
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Earnings

Latest Release
05-08-2026
EPS / Forecast
0.45 / 0.42
Revenue / Forecast
291M / 291.76M
EPS Revisions
Last 90 days

Dividends

Payout Ratio
Payout ratio (TTM)
Earnings retained
EPS 1.04%
Dividend Yield
0.57%
Industry Median 1.43%
Annualised payout
0.34
Paid quarterly
5-Years Growth
+7.35%
Growth Streak

CGNX Income Statement

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Metrics to compare
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P/E Ratio
58.3x32.0x12.3x
PEG Ratio
1.301.320.01
Price/Book
6.2x2.3x2.4x
Price / LTM Sales
9.4x1.7x2.2x
Upside (Analyst Target)
32.1%19.9%35.0%
Fair Value Upside
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Cognex Corporation provides machine vision products that capture and analyze visual information to automate manufacturing and distribution tasks in the United States, Europe, Greater China, and internationally. Its machine vision products are used to automate the manufacture and distribution of discrete items, such as 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 traditional rule-based tools and deep learning-enabled tools for advanced programming; vision systems that combine smart cameras and software to perform a wide range of tasks, including part location, identification, measurement, assembly verification, and robotic guidance; OneVision, a cloud-based platform designed to transform how manufacturers build, train, and scale AI-powered vision applications; In-Sight product line of vision systems and sensors; QuickBuild, which allows customers to build vision applications with a graphical and flowchart-based programming interface; DataMan, an image-based barcode reader for fixed-mount and handheld models, as well as barcode verifiers; and vision accessories, such as industrial cameras, lenses, lighting, vision controllers, frame grabbers, and I/O cards. It sells its products to the automotive, logistics, packaging, consumer electronics, medical-related, semiconductor, and consumer products industries. The company was incorporated in 1981 and is headquartered in Natick, Massachusetts.

Ownership

Ownership Overview

Type
Common Stock Held% of Shares OutstandingMarket Value
Mutual Funds & ETFs
93.06M55.32%5.63B
Other Institutional Investors
79.39M44.68%4.81B
Public Companies & Retail Investors
0.000.00%0.00
Total
172.46M100.00%10.44B

Top Holders

Holder
% of holding
Shares Held
Date Reported
Value (In 1,000s)
BlackRock, Inc.9.51%1,59,91,7559,68,141
Vanguard Portfolio Management, LLC6.16%1,03,70,6476,27,839

FAQ

What Is the Cognex (CGNX) Share Price Today?

The Cognex share price today is 60.54.

What is the current Cognex (CGNX) share price and day range?

As of 23-08-2026, the Cognex share price is 60.54, with a previous close of 59.73. The share price has ranged from 59.03 to 60.92 today, while the 52-week range spans from 34.60 to 72.88.

What Is the Cognex Market Cap?

As of today, Cognex market cap is 10.18B.

Does Cognex Pay Dividends? What's The Current Dividend Yield?

The Cognex dividend yield is 0.57%.

What Is the Cognex (CGNX) Share Price Target?

The average 12-month share price target for Cognex is 80.05, with a high estimate of 92 and a low estimate of 65. 14 analysts recommend buying, while 0 suggest selling, with an overall rating of Buy and +32.23% Upside potential.

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

The Cognex EPS (TTM) is 1.04.

When Is the Next Cognex Earnings Date?

Cognex will release its next earnings report on 29-10-2026.

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 Sell.

What Stock Exchange Does Cognex Trade On?

Cognex is listed and trades on the Nasdaq Stock Exchange.

What Is the Stock Symbol for Cognex?

The stock symbol for Cognex is "CGNX."

How Many Times Has Cognex Stock Split?

Cognex has split 5 times.

How Many Employees Does Cognex Have?

Cognex has 2745 employees.

What Is the CGNX Premarket Price?

CGNX's last pre-market stock price is 60.29. The pre-market share volume is 2,080.00, and the stock has changed by 0.56, or 0.94%.

What Is the CGNX After Hours Price?

CGNX's last after hours stock price is 61.12, the stock has changed by 0.58, or 0.96%.
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