Cognex Corporation (CGNX)
| Market Cap | 10.93B +146.7% |
| Revenue (ttm) | 1.05B +13.8% |
| Net Income | 142.54M +21.1% |
| EPS | 0.85 +23.3% |
| Shares Out | 166.53M |
| PE Ratio | 77.26 |
| Forward PE | 46.35 |
| Dividend | $0.34 (0.52%) |
| Ex-Dividend Date | Feb 26, 2026 |
| Volume | 4,256,563 |
| Open | 66.77 |
| Previous Close | 65.92 |
| Day's Range | 64.58 - 68.52 |
| 52-Week Range | 28.56 - 71.90 |
| Beta | 1.48 |
| Analysts | Buy |
| Price Target | 64.33 (-2.03%) |
| Earnings Date | May 6, 2026 |
About CGNX
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 ... [Read more]
Financial Performance
In 2025, Cognex's revenue was $994.36 million, an increase of 8.73% compared to the previous year's $914.52 million. Earnings were $114.44 million, an increase of 7.79%.
Financial StatementsAnalyst Summary
According to 12 analysts, the average rating for CGNX stock is "Buy." The 12-month stock price target is $64.33, which is a decrease of -2.03% from the latest price.
News
Cognex price target raised to $75 from $67 at Needham
Needham analyst James Ricchiuti raised the firm’s price target on Cognex (CGNX) to $75 from $67 and keeps a Buy rating on the shares.
Cognex price target raised to $72 from $55 at Baird
Baird analyst Quinn Fredrickson raised the firm’s price target on Cognex (CGNX) to $72 from $55 and keeps a Neutral rating on the shares. The firm updated its model following
Cognex price target raised to $65 from $55 at JPMorgan
JPMorgan raised the firm’s price target on Cognex (CGNX) to $65 from $55 and keeps a Neutral rating on the shares.
Cognex price target raised to $61 from $50 at Truist
Truist raised the firm’s price target on Cognex (CGNX) to $61 from $50 and keeps a Hold rating on the shares. The firm cites the company widely exceeding Q1 estimates
Cognex price target raised to $68 from $60 at Citi
Citi analyst Piyush Avasthy raised the firm’s price target on Cognex (CGNX) to $68 from $60 and keeps a Neutral rating on the shares.
Cognex price target raised to $80 from $70 at KeyBanc
KeyBanc analyst Ken Newman raised the firm’s price target on Cognex (CGNX) to $80 from $70 and keeps an Overweight rating on the shares following quarterly results. The firm thinks
Cognex price target raised to $75 from $66 at Bernstein
Bernstein raised the firm’s price target on Cognex (CGNX) to $75 from $66 and keeps an Outperform rating on the shares.
Cognex price target raised to $75 from $65 at Stephens
Stephens raised the firm’s price target on Cognex (CGNX) to $75 from $65 and keeps an Overweight rating on the shares after the company reported Q1 results and gave Q2
Cognex Earnings Call Transcript: Q1 2026
Q1 2026 saw double-digit growth in revenue, EBITDA, and EPS, driven by strong demand across all major end markets and successful execution of innovation and cost reduction strategies. Guidance for Q2 remains robust, though macro uncertainties persist.
Cognex reports Q1 adjusted EPS 34c, consensus 25c
Reports Q1 revenue $268M, consensus $246.05M. “Since the CEO transition was announced a year ago, we’ve moved with urgency to focus our strategy, strengthen execution, and position Cognex (CGNX) for
Cognex sees Q2 adjusted EPS 40c-44c, consensus 31c
Sees Q2 revenue $280M-$300M, consensus $268.94M.
Cognex Reports First Quarter 2026 Results
NATICK, Mass., May 6, 2026 /PRNewswire/ -- Cognex Corporation (NASDAQ: CGNX), the global technology leader in industrial machine vision, today reported financial results for the first quarter ended Ap...
Cognex Launches Highest Performance Embedded AI Vision System Powered by Qualcomm
The In-Sight® 3900 Sets a New Standard for High-Speed, High-Accuracy Inspection at the Edge—No External PC required NATICK, Mass., May 5, 2026 /PRNewswire/ -- Cognex Corporation (NASDAQ: CGNX), the gl...
Cognex Launches In-Sight Vision Controller Powered by NVIDIA
Advanced AI Vision Controller delivers the modularity required to solve demanding, compute-intensive manufacturing applications without external PCs NATICK, Mass., April 28, 2026 /PRNewswire/ -- Cogne...
Cognex price target lowered to $50 from $52 at Truist
Truist lowered the firm’s price target on Cognex (CGNX) to $50 from $52 and keeps a Hold rating on the shares as part of a broader research note previewing Q1
Cognex Announces First Quarter 2026 Earnings Release and Conference Call Dates
NATICK, Mass., April 16, 2026 /PRNewswire/ -- Cognex Corporation (NASDAQ: CGNX), the global technology leader in industrial machine vision, will release earnings for the first quarter of 2026 on Wedne...
Cognex price target raised to $70 from $68 at Goldman Sachs
Goldman Sachs raised the firm’s price target on Cognex (CGNX) to $70 from $68 and keeps a Buy rating on the shares as part of a broader research note previewing
Cognex Completes Divestiture of Japan‑Focused Trading Business
NATICK, Mass., April 6, 2026 /PRNewswire/ -- Cognex Corporation (NASDAQ: CGNX), today announced the successful completion of the previously disclosed divestiture of its Japan‑focused trading business,...
New Cognex Research Reveals Manufacturers Increasingly Expect AI Vision Systems to Deliver Both High Performance and Simplicity
Global study of 500+ manufacturers shows shifting priorities, rapid deployment, and new expectations for next generation machine vision systems NATICK, Mass., March 23, 2026 /PRNewswire/ -- Cognex Cor...
Cognex price target raised to $64 from $61 at Barclays
Barclays raised the firm’s price target on Cognex (CGNX) to $64 from $61 and keeps an Overweight rating on the shares. The firm says the short cycle recovery has arrived
Cognex upgraded to Neutral from Underweight at JPMorgan
JPMorgan upgraded Cognex (CGNX) to Neutral from Underweight with an unchanged price target of $55. The firm says the company’s “rapid” margin improvement, cost initiatives, and expanding customer base...
Cognex Transcript: 47th Annual Raymond James Institutional Investor Conference
A global leader in industrial machine vision, the company is driving growth through AI innovation, operational efficiency, and a unified sales approach. With strong financials, a focus on customer experience, and stable competition, it targets margin expansion and mid- to high-single-digit growth in 2026.
Cognex Transcript: Citi's Global Industrial Tech & Mobility Conference 2026
Machine vision markets are recovering after a rare three-year down cycle, with 2026 growth expected in the mid- to high-single digits. AI innovation, sales force transformation, and cost optimization are driving both market penetration and margin expansion, while logistics and packaging offer significant long-term opportunities.
Cognex Transcript: Barclays 43rd Annual Industrial Select Conference
Management expects a return to mid-single-digit organic growth in 2025, with positive trends in logistics, semiconductors, and consumer electronics. Margin targets have been raised due to strong execution, and AI is driving both product innovation and operational efficiency.
Cognex Announces Participation at the Raymond James 47th Annual Institutional Investors Conference
NATICK, Mass., Feb. 18, 2026 /PRNewswire/ -- Cognex Corporation (NASDAQ: CGNX), the global technology leader in industrial machine vision, today announced that its President and Chief Executive Office...