
COGNEX CORP
CGNXNASDAQTrading Snapshot
- Day Range
- $62.05 β $63.46
- 52-Week Range
- $34.60 β $72.88
- Volume
- $3.47B
- Avg Volume
- $4.28B
- Shares Outstanding
- 166.4M
- Next Earnings
- Sep 15, 2026
Fundamentals Snapshot
- Annual Revenue
- $994M
- Last Q Revenue
- $291M
- P/E Ratio
- 61.8
- P/S Ratio
- 9.9x
- EPS (TTM)
- $1.03
- Dividend Yield
- 0.52%
Why Investors Own CGNX
- βHigh-growth profile β revenue up +14.5% YoY with expanding US Equity exposure.
- βHealthy economics β 26% gross margin and 23% free-cash-flow margin.
- βNew products and segments could unlock additional revenue streams.
Execution delays, intensifying competition, and valuation compression if growth decelerates.
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About COGNEX CORP
Cognex Corporation specializes in machine vision technology, offering solutions that interpret and process visual data to streamline and automate production and logistics operations globally. Their advanced vision systems enable the automated manufacturing and tracking of individual components or finished goods, such as mobile devices, pharmaceutical containers, and automotive parts. This is achieved by precisely locating, recognizing, examining, and gauging items throughout their journey from production to delivery. The company provides a comprehensive software portfolio, including VisionPro, a collection of patented tools for sophisticated development; QuickBuild, an intuitive platform enabling users to create vision applications via a graphical, flowchart interface; and its specialized deep learning vision software. Beyond software, their offerings encompass robust vision sensors for tasks like ensuring component presence and accurate sizing, alongside the versatile In-Sight series of integrated vision systems and sensors. These tools support a variety of critical inspection functions, such as pinpointing part locations, confirming identities, precise dimensioning, validating assembly, and guiding robotics. Another key product is DataMan, their line of image-based barcode readers and verification systems. Cognex serves a diverse clientele across various sectors, including consumer electronics, automotive manufacturing, general consumer goods, food and beverage processing, pharmaceuticals, and medical device production. Their products are distributed directly and through a global network of partners and system integrators. Established in 1981, Cognex Corporation maintains its headquarters in Natick, Massachusetts.
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βLatest News & Updates
COGNEX CORP tops quarterly estimates as demand accelerates
Revenue grew double digits with management guiding above consensus; margins continued to expand.
Analysts lift CGNX price targets on improving margins
Several firms raised targets, citing stronger free cash flow and a healthier backlog.
COGNEX CORP announces new agreement to expand its footprint
The move broadens the companyβs reach and could add incremental revenue over the next year.