Cognex Corporation (CGNX)
| Market Cap | 11.04B +48.8% |
| Revenue (ttm) | 1.09B +17.1% |
| Net Income | 174.79M +43.2% |
| EPS | 1.04 +44.8% |
| Shares Out | 168.22M |
| PE Ratio | 63.11 |
| Forward PE | 36.66 |
| Dividend | $0.34 (0.52%) |
| Ex-Dividend Date | Aug 20, 2026 |
| Volume | 2,394,678 |
| Open | 61.51 |
| Previous Close | 61.59 |
| Day's Range | 61.50 - 65.66 |
| 52-Week Range | 34.60 - 72.88 |
| Beta | 1.50 |
| Analysts | Buy |
| Price Target | 80.05 (+21.97%) |
| Earnings Date | Aug 5, 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 20 analysts, the average rating for CGNX stock is "Buy." The 12-month stock price target is $80.05, which is an increase of 21.97% from the latest price.
News
Cognex Transcript: Technology Leadership Forum 2026
Strong quarterly results and margin expansion are driven by robust demand in electronics and semiconductors, with broad-based growth in consumer electronics and new opportunities in data centers. AI innovation and the OneVision platform enhance market penetration, while cost optimization and targeted M&A support long-term growth.
Cognex price target raised to $65 from $62 at DA Davidson
DA Davidson analyst Matt Summerville raised the firm’s price target on Cognex (CGNX) to $65 from $62 and keeps a Neutral rating on the shares. The firm is updating its…
Cognex downgraded to Hold from Buy at HSBC
HSBC downgraded Cognex (CGNX) to Hold from Buy with a $65 price target
Cognex price target raised to $80 from $75 at Barclays
Barclays raised the firm’s price target on Cognex (CGNX) to $80 from $75 and keeps an Overweight rating on the shares.
Cognex price target raised to $78 from $71 at Truist
Truist raised the firm’s price target on Cognex (CGNX) to $78 from $71 and keeps a Hold rating on the shares.
Cognex price target raised to $84 from $76 at Cantor Fitzgerald
Cantor Fitzgerald analyst Troy Jensen raised the firm’s price target on Cognex (CGNX) to $84 from $76 and keeps an Overweight rating on the shares.
Cognex price target raised to $74 from $72 at Citi
Citi raised the firm’s price target on Cognex (CGNX) to $74 from $72 and keeps a Neutral rating on the shares.
Cognex price target raised to $91 from $80 at Goldman Sachs
Goldman Sachs analyst Joe Ritchie raised the firm’s price target on Cognex (CGNX) to $91 from $80 and keeps a Buy rating on the shares.
Cognex Earnings Call Transcript: Q2 2026
Record Q2 revenue and margin expansion were driven by strong demand in logistics, semiconductor, electronics, and packaging, with robust free cash flow and significant cost reductions. Full-year guidance was raised across most segments, reflecting confidence in continued profitable growth despite memory price headwinds.
Cognex Earnings release: Q2 2026
Cognex released its Q2 2026 earnings on August 6, 2026, summarizing the period's financial results.
Cognex Slides: Q2 2026
Cognex has posted slides in relation to its Q2 2026 quarterly earnings report, which was published on August 6, 2026.
Cognex Quarterly report: Q2 2026
Cognex has published its Q2 2026 quarterly earnings report on August 6, 2026.
Cognex reports Q2 adjusted EPS 45c, consensus 42c
Reports Q2 revenue $291M, consensus $292.51M. Q2 was another strong quarter for Cognex (CGNX) and further evidence that our strategy is driving results,” said Matt Moschner, President and CEO. “We…
Cognex sees Q3 adjusted EPS 50c-54c, consensus 37c
Sees Q3 revenue $300M-$320M, consensus $280.1M.
Cognex sees FY26 adjusted EPS $1.64-$1.68, consensus $1.48
Sees FY26 revenue $1.13B-$1.15B, consensus $1.11B.
Cognex Reports Second Quarter 2026 Results
NATICK, Mass., Aug. 5, 2026 /PRNewswire/ -- Cognex Corporation (NASDAQ: CGNX), the global technology leader in industrial machine vision, today reported financial results for the second quarter ended ...
Cognex to Present at the KeyBanc Technology Leadership Forum
NATICK, Mass., July 29, 2026 /PRNewswire/ -- Cognex Corporation (NASDAQ: CGNX), the global technology leader in industrial machine vision, today announced that Dennis Fehr, Chief Financial Officer, is...
Cognex put volume heavy and directionally bearish
Bearish flow noted in Cognex (CGNX) with 1,042 puts trading, or 7x expected. Most active are Sep-26 55 puts and Aug-26 60 puts, with total volume in those strikes near…
Cognex Announces Second Quarter 2026 Earnings Release and Conference Call Dates
NATICK, Mass., July 16, 2026 /PRNewswire/ -- Cognex Corporation (NASDAQ: CGNX), the global technology leader in industrial machine vision, will release earnings for the second quarter of 2026 on Wedne...
Cognex price target raised to $72 from $68 at Citi
Citi raised the firm’s price target on Cognex (CGNX) to $72 from $68 and keeps a Neutral rating on the shares. The firm adjusted targets in the industrials group as…
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…
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...
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...
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.