Cognex Corporation (CGNX)

NASDAQ: CGNX · Real-Time Price · USD
56.03
+0.09 (0.16%)
At close: Feb 20, 2026, 4:00 PM EST
55.52
-0.51 (-0.91%)
After-hours: Feb 20, 2026, 7:21 PM EST
Market Cap9.28B +41.0%
Revenue (ttm)994.36M +8.7%
Net Income114.44M +7.8%
EPS0.68 +9.8%
Shares Out 165.71M
PE Ratio82.40
Forward PE46.41
Dividend$0.34 (0.61%)
Ex-Dividend DateFeb 26, 2026
Volume2,906,779
Open55.99
Previous Close55.94
Day's Range55.13 - 56.78
52-Week Range22.67 - 59.88
Beta1.53
AnalystsBuy
Price Target55.08 (-1.7%)
Earnings DateFeb 11, 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 12 analysts, the average rating for CGNX stock is "Buy." The 12-month stock price target is $55.08, which is a decrease of -1.70% from the latest price.

Price Target
$55.08
(-1.70% downside)
Analyst Consensus: Buy
Stock Forecasts

News

Cognex Corporation (CGNX) Presents at Citi's Global Industrial Tech & Mobility Conference 2026 Transcript

Cognex Corporation (CGNX) Presents at Citi's Global Industrial Tech & Mobility Conference 2026 Transcript

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Cognex Corporation (CGNX) Presents at Barclays 43rd Annual Industrial Select Conference Transcript

Cognex Corporation (CGNX) Presents at Barclays 43rd Annual Industrial Select Conference Transcript

3 days ago - Seeking Alpha

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...

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Cognex Appoints Sami Atiya and Chris Donato to Board of Directors

NATICK, Mass., Feb. 17, 2026 /PRNewswire/ -- Cognex Corporation (NASDAQ: CGNX), ("Cognex"), the global technology leader in industrial machine vision, today announced the appointments of Dr. Sami Atiy...

4 days ago - PRNewsWire

Cognex: The Growth Cycle Is Just Getting Started

Cognex Corporation delivered strong FY25 results, with 9% revenue growth and significant margin expansion, driving a 36% share price surge. I assign CGNX a "Strong Buy" rating and $79 price target, ju...

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Cognex Corporation (CGNX) Q4 2025 Earnings Call Transcript

Cognex Corporation (CGNX) Q4 2025 Earnings Call Transcript

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Cognex Q4 Earnings Review: Why The Stock Jumped Over 30% (Upgrade)

Cognex Corporation delivered strong Q4 results, with revenue up 10% and adjusted EBITDA up 22.7%, driving a post-earnings rally. CGNX is sharpening its focus on core, high-margin AI-enabled machine vi...

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Cognex Reports Fourth Quarter 2025 Results

NATICK, Mass., Feb. 11, 2026 /PRNewswire/ -- Cognex Corporation (NASDAQ: CGNX), the global technology leader in industrial machine vision, today reported financial results for the fourth quarter and f...

10 days ago - PRNewsWire

Cognex Announces Participation at Upcoming Investor Conferences

NATICK, Mass., Feb. 10, 2026 /PRNewswire/ -- Cognex Corporation (NASDAQ: CGNX), the global technology leader in industrial machine vision, today announced that its Chief Financial Officer, Dennis Fehr...

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Cognex: Turning To AI And New Markets To Reignite Growth

Cognex has seen a rougher-than-expected downcycle on weak auto spending and erratic demand outside of logistics, and machine vision has lagged a broader automation stock recovery. CGNX is strategicall...

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Cognex Announces Fourth Quarter 2025 Earnings Release and Conference Call Dates

NATICK, Mass., Jan. 15, 2026  /PRNewswire/ -- Cognex Corporation (NASDAQ: CGNX), the global technology leader in industrial machine vision, will release earnings for the fourth quarter of 2025 on Wedn...

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Cognex Corporation (CGNX) Presents at Bernstein Insights: 4th Annual Industrials Forum Investor Conference Transcript

Cognex Corporation (CGNX) Presents at Bernstein Insights: 4th Annual Industrials Forum Investor Conference Transcript

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Cognex Corporation (CGNX) Presents at Goldman Sachs Industrials and Materials Conference 2025 Transcript

Cognex Corporation (CGNX) Presents at Goldman Sachs Industrials and Materials Conference 2025 Transcript

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Cognex Corporation (CGNX) Presents at Stephens Annual Investment Conference 2025 Transcript

Cognex Corporation ( CGNX) Stephens Annual Investment Conference 2025 November 19, 2025 11:00 AM EST Company Participants Dennis Fehr - Senior VP of Finance & CFO Conference Call Participants Thomas ...

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Cognex Corporation (CGNX) Presents at Baird 55th Annual Global Industrial Conference Transcript

Cognex Corporation ( CGNX) Baird 55th Annual Global Industrial Conference November 11, 2025 3:20 PM EST Company Participants Matt Moschner - President, CEO & Director Conference Call Participants Rob...

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Cognex Corporation (CGNX) Q3 2025 Earnings Call Transcript

Cognex Corporation ( CGNX) Q3 2025 Earnings Call October 30, 2025 8:30 AM EDT Company Participants Greer Aviv - Head of Investor Relations Matt Moschner - President, CEO & Director Dennis Fehr - Seni...

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Cognex Reports Third Quarter 2025 Results

NATICK, Mass. , Oct. 29, 2025 /PRNewswire/ -- Cognex Corporation (NASDAQ: CGNX), the global technology leader in industrial machine vision, today reported financial results for the third quarter ended...

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AI-Powered, Easy-to-Deploy Machine Vision Devices Solve the Most Critical Logistics Applications NATICK, Mass. , Oct. 28, 2025 /PRNewswire/ -- Cognex Corporation (NASDAQ: CGNX), the global technology ...

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Engaged Capital Releases Presentation to Highlight Value Enhancement Opportunities at Cognex Corp.

NEWPORT BEACH, Calif.--(BUSINESS WIRE)--Engaged Capital, LLC (“Engaged”), an investment firm specializing in enhancing the value of small and mid-cap North American companies, today announced that it ...

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Engaged Capital urges cost cutting at Cognex to boost share price

Activist investor Engaged Capital has built a sizable stake in Cognex and is urging the maker of machine vision systems to cut costs and use cost consultants, arguing this could help the stock price n...

4 months ago - Reuters

Cognex Announces Third Quarter 2025 Earnings Release and Conference Call Dates

NATICK, Mass. , Oct. 9, 2025 /PRNewswire/ -- Cognex Corporation (NASDAQ: CGNX), the global technology leader in industrial machine vision, will release earnings for the third quarter of 2025 on Wednes...

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