Cognex Corporation (CGNX)

NASDAQ: CGNX · Real-Time Price · USD
67.80
-3.51 (-4.92%)
At close: Jul 2, 2026, 4:00 PM EDT
68.02
+0.22 (0.32%)
After-hours: Jul 2, 2026, 7:58 PM EDT
Market Cap11.28B +124.8%
Revenue (ttm)1.05B +13.8%
Net Income142.54M +21.1%
EPS0.85 +23.3%
Shares Out 166.42M
PE Ratio79.78
Forward PE45.93
Dividend$0.34 (0.50%)
Ex-Dividend DateMay 21, 2026
Volume3,319,333
Open71.31
Previous Close71.31
Day's Range66.33 - 71.80
52-Week Range31.77 - 72.88
Beta1.49
AnalystsBuy
Price Target76.25 (+12.46%)
Earnings DateJul 29, 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]

Sector Technology
IPO Date Jul 20, 1989
Employees 2,745
Stock Exchange NASDAQ
Ticker Symbol CGNX
Full Company Profile

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 Statements

Analyst Summary

According to 21 analysts, the average rating for CGNX stock is "Buy." The 12-month stock price target is $76.25, which is an increase of 12.46% from the latest price.

Price Target
$76.25
(12.46% upside)
Analyst Consensus: Buy
Stock Forecasts

News

Cognex price target raised to $71 from $61 at Truist

Truist analyst Jamie Cook raised the firm’s price target on Cognex (CGNX) to $71 from $61 and keeps a Hold rating on the shares. The firm adjusted estimates and targets…

1 day ago - TheFly

Robotics Then & Now: 2000 to 2026 by the Numbers

In 2000, a “robot” mostly meant a caged arm bolted to a car line, repeating one welded seam. Most could not see, none could leave their cells unsupervised, and a full installation ran into six figures...

2 days ago - ETF Trends

Cognex CEO to Join AI and Robotics Leaders at Automate 2026 Opening Keynote on the Future of Automation

NATICK, Mass., June 16, 2026 /PRNewswire/ -- Cognex Corporation (NASDAQ: CGNX), the global technology leader in industrial machine vision, announced that CEO Matt Moschner will participate in the open...

17 days ago - PRNewsWire

Cognex Transcript: TD Cowen's 54th Annual Technology, Media & Telecom Conference

Leadership changes and a new operating model have driven strong EPS growth and operational momentum. Logistics and consumer electronics markets show durable, broad-based growth, while a proactive pricing and salesforce transformation support margin expansion. AI and automation remain key differentiators.

5 weeks ago - Transcripts

Cognex upgraded to Overweight from Neutral at JPMorgan

JPMorgan upgraded Cognex (CGNX) to Overweight from Neutral with a price target of $75, up from $65. The company “continues to innovate” with its AI-enabled solutions that are advancing customer…

5 weeks ago - TheFly

Cognex price target raised to $62 from $55 at DA Davidson

DA Davidson raised the firm’s price target on Cognex (CGNX) to $62 from $55 and keeps a Neutral rating on the shares after its Q1 results, with the firm boosting…

7 weeks ago - TheFly

Cognex to Present at the TD Cowen Technology, Media & Telecom Conference

NATICK, Mass., May 14, 2026 /PRNewswire/ -- Cognex Corporation (NASDAQ: CGNX), the global technology leader in industrial machine vision, today announced that Dennis Fehr, Chief Financial Officer, is ...

7 weeks ago - PRNewsWire

Cognex OneVision™ Adoption Ramps as Manufacturers Scale AI Vision Globally

Customers report faster deployment, improved throughput, and new levels of collaboration NATICK, Mass., May 13, 2026 /PRNewswire/ -- Cognex Corporation (NASDAQ: CGNX), the global leader in industrial ...

7 weeks ago - PRNewsWire

Cognex price target raised to $80 from $70 at Goldman Sachs

Goldman Sachs raised the firm’s price target on Cognex (CGNX) to $80 from $70 and keeps a Buy rating on the shares. The firm updated its model following the Q1…

7 weeks ago - TheFly

Cognex price target raised to $75 from $64 at Barclays

Barclays raised the firm’s price target on Cognex (CGNX) to $75 from $64 and keeps an Overweight rating on the shares.

7 weeks ago - TheFly

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.

2 months ago - TheFly

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…

2 months ago - TheFly

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.

2 months ago - TheFly

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…

2 months ago - TheFly

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.

2 months ago - TheFly

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…

2 months ago - TheFly

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.

2 months ago - TheFly

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…

2 months ago - TheFly

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.

2 months ago - Transcripts

Cognex Earnings release: Q1 2026

Cognex released its Q1 2026 earnings on May 7, 2026, summarizing the period's financial results.

2 months ago - Filings

Cognex Quarterly report: Q1 2026

Cognex has published its Q1 2026 quarterly earnings report on May 7, 2026.

2 months ago - Filings

Cognex Slides: Q1 2026

Cognex has posted slides in relation to its Q1 2026 quarterly earnings report, which was published on May 7, 2026.

2 months ago - Filings

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…

2 months ago - TheFly

Cognex sees Q2 adjusted EPS 40c-44c, consensus 31c

Sees Q2 revenue $280M-$300M, consensus $268.94M.

2 months ago - TheFly

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...

2 months ago - PRNewsWire