Symbols / CGNX Stock $61.32 -1.72% Cognex Corporation

Technology • Scientific & Technical Instruments • United States • NMS
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Index EQUITY
Sector Technology
Industry Scientific & Technical Instruments
CEO Mr. Matthew Moschner
Exch · Country NMS · United States
Market Cap 10.20B
Enterprise Value 9.98B
Income 142.54M
Sales 1.05B
FCF (ttm) 181.45M
Book/sh 8.88
Cash/sh 1.78
Employees 2,745
Insider 10d —
IPO Jul 20, 1989
Div forward ($/yr)
Div TTM ($/yr)
Dividend Yield
Ex-Div Date
5Y Avg Yield
Yield vs 5Y Avg
Payout 38.82%
P/E 72.14
Forward P/E 34.81
PEG 2.71
P/S 9.75
P/B 6.90
P/C —
EV/EBITDA 44.08
EV/Sales 9.54
Quick Ratio 2.57
Current Ratio 3.64
Debt/Eq 5.00
LT Debt/Eq —
EPS (ttm) 0.85
EPS next Y 1.76
EPS Growth 122.30%
Revenue Growth 24.30%
EPS Gr Q/Q 119.10%
Rev Gr Q/Q —
Earnings (next) 2026-07-29
Earnings (prior) 2026-05-06
ROA 6.23%
ROE 9.75%
ROIC —
Gross Margin 68.02%
Oper. Margin 22.30%
Profit Margin 13.62%
Shs Outstand 166.42M
Shs Float 158.72M
Insider Own 0.37%
Instit Own 103.86%
Short Float 3.80%
Short Ratio 2.00
Short Interest 5.59M
52W High 71.90
vs 52W High -14.71%
52W Low 29.22
vs 52W Low 109.86%
Beta 1.51
Impl. Vol. 1.56%
Rel Volume 1.02
Avg Volume 2.14M
Volume 2.18M
Target (mean) $76.25
Tgt Median $75.50
Tgt Low $61.00
Tgt High $94.00
# Analysts 20
Recom Buy
Prev Close $62.39
Price $61.32
Change -1.72%
About

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 deep learning-enabled tools for advanced programming; vision systems that combine smart cameras and software to perform a wide range of tasks, including part location, identification, measurement, assembly verification, and robotic guidance; OneVision, a cloud-based platform designed to transform how manufacturers build, train, and scale AI-powered vision applications; In-Sight product line of vision systems and sensors; QuickBuild, which allows customers to build vision applications with a graphical and flowchart-based programming interface; DataMan, an image-based barcode reader for fixed-mount and handheld models, as well as barcode verifiers; and vision accessories, such as industrial cameras, lenses, lighting, vision controllers, frame grabbers, and I/O cards. It sells its products to the automotive, logistics, packaging, consumer electronics, medical-related, semiconductor, and consumer products industries. The company was incorporated in 1981 and is headquartered in Natick, Massachusetts.

Valuation Models

Price estimates from analyst targets and simple models.

1. Analyst consensus
$76.25
Mean price target
2. Current target
$61.32
Latest analyst target
3. DCF / Fair value
$19.63
Simplified: (Free Cash Flow ÷ Shares) × 18 (P/FCF multiple). Not a …
Ratings
Current target
$61.32
Low
$61.00
High
$94.00
Mean
$76.25

Latest analyst rating changes

Date Action Analyst Rating Change Price Target
2026-05-26 up JP Morgan Neutral → Overweight $75
2026-05-14 main DA Davidson Neutral → Neutral $62
2026-05-11 main Goldman Sachs Buy → Buy $80
2026-05-11 main Barclays Overweight → Overweight $75
2026-05-08 main Citigroup Neutral → Neutral $68
2026-05-08 main JP Morgan Neutral → Neutral $65
2026-05-08 main Truist Securities Hold → Hold $61
2026-05-08 main Needham Buy → Buy $75
2026-05-07 main Stephens & Co. Overweight → Overweight $75
2026-04-20 main Truist Securities Hold → Hold $50
2026-03-16 main Barclays Overweight → Overweight $64
2026-03-09 up JP Morgan Underweight → Neutral $55
2026-02-17 main DA Davidson Neutral → Neutral $55
2026-02-17 main Goldman Sachs Buy → Buy $68
2026-02-17 up HSBC Hold → Buy $68
2026-02-13 main Barclays Overweight → Overweight $61
2026-02-13 main Keybanc Overweight → Overweight $70
2026-02-12 main Needham Buy → Buy $67
2026-01-12 main Barclays Overweight → Overweight $54
2025-12-18 main Truist Securities Hold → Hold $42
News
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Insider Transactions
Filed Date Insider Relationship Transaction Shares Price Value SEC
2026-05-12 MACDONALD LAURA ANN Officer — 137,510 $33.04 $6,716,747
2026-05-12 MACDONALD LAURA ANN Officer — 139,722 $65.56 $9,282,195
2026-05-06 FEHR DENNIS Chief Financial Officer — 5,394 — —
2026-03-13 MACDONALD LAURA ANN Officer — 368 — —
2026-03-02 PARROTTE DIANNE M Director — 44,000 $45.06 $2,207,215
2026-03-02 PARROTTE DIANNE M Director — 44,000 $54.00 $2,376,000
2026-02-23 GERST III CARL W Officer — 14,336 $55.93 $802,022
2026-02-23 PAPADIMITRIOU ANGELOS Director — 4,150 $55.58 $230,659
2026-02-20 SUN ANTHONY Director — 2,913 — —
2026-02-20 LAWANDE SACHIN S Director — 2,913 — —
Financials
Statement View
Amounts in millions (2 decimals, no suffix) • EPS per share (2 decimals) • Trend = period evolution • YoY Growth = previous period %
Line Item Trend 2025-12-31 2024-12-31 2023-12-31 2022-12-31
Total Revenue
994.36
+8.73%
914.51
+9.19%
837.55
-16.75%
1,006.09
Operating Revenue
994.36
+8.73%
914.51
+9.19%
837.55
-16.75%
1,006.09
Cost Of Revenue
328.97
+13.94%
288.72
+22.18%
236.31
-16.85%
284.19
Reconciled Cost Of Revenue
328.97
+13.94%
288.72
+22.18%
236.31
-16.85%
284.19
Gross Profit
665.39
+6.33%
625.79
+4.08%
601.24
-16.71%
721.90
Operating Expense
502.83
-1.55%
510.73
+6.73%
478.54
+5.58%
453.24
Research And Development
138.97
-0.60%
139.81
+0.30%
139.40
-1.23%
141.13
Selling General And Administration
363.86
-1.90%
370.91
+9.37%
339.14
+8.66%
312.11
Total Expenses
831.79
+4.05%
799.45
+11.84%
714.85
-3.06%
737.42
Operating Income
162.57
+41.28%
115.06
-6.22%
122.70
-54.33%
268.67
Total Operating Income As Reported
162.57
+41.28%
115.06
-11.96%
130.70
-46.92%
246.23
EBITDA
193.36
+30.87%
147.75
+2.19%
144.58
-49.85%
288.29
Normalized EBITDA
180.49
+36.48%
132.25
-0.21%
132.53
-56.67%
305.84
Reconciled Depreciation
30.79
-5.80%
32.69
+49.40%
21.88
+11.51%
19.62
EBIT
162.57
+41.28%
115.06
-6.22%
122.70
-54.33%
268.67
Total Unusual Items
12.87
-16.99%
15.50
+28.60%
12.05
+168.65%
-17.56
Total Unusual Items Excluding Goodwill
12.87
-16.99%
15.50
+28.60%
12.05
+168.65%
-17.56
Special Income Charges
0.00
0.00
-100.00%
8.00
+135.66%
-22.44
Other Special Charges
—
—
-8.00
-138.50%
20.78
Impairment Of Capital Assets
—
—
—
0.00
Restructuring And Mergern Acquisition
—
0.00
0.00
-100.00%
1.66
Net Income
114.44
+7.79%
106.17
-6.24%
113.23
-47.46%
215.53
Pretax Income
182.80
+39.02%
131.49
-2.85%
135.35
-46.01%
250.69
Other Income Expense
20.24
+23.21%
16.42
+29.88%
12.65
+170.37%
-17.97
Other Non Operating Income Expenses
7.37
+699.13%
0.92
+55.74%
0.59
+243.69%
-0.41
Gain On Sale Of Security
12.87
-16.99%
15.50
+282.39%
4.05
-16.89%
4.88
Tax Provision
68.36
+170.01%
25.32
+14.49%
22.11
-37.12%
35.17
Tax Rate For Calcs
0.00
+94.21%
0.00
+20.34%
0.00
+14.05%
0.00
Tax Effect Of Unusual Items
4.81
+61.21%
2.98
+54.77%
1.93
+178.30%
-2.46
Net Income Including Noncontrolling Interests
114.44
+7.79%
106.17
-6.24%
113.23
-47.46%
215.53
Net Income From Continuing Operation Net Minority Interest
114.44
+7.79%
106.17
-6.24%
113.23
-47.46%
215.53
Net Income From Continuing And Discontinued Operation
114.44
+7.79%
106.17
-6.24%
113.23
-47.46%
215.53
Net Income Continuous Operations
114.44
+7.79%
106.17
-6.24%
113.23
-47.46%
215.53
Normalized Income
106.39
+13.59%
93.65
-9.17%
103.11
-55.29%
230.62
Net Income Common Stockholders
114.44
+7.79%
106.17
-6.24%
113.23
-47.46%
215.53
Diluted EPS
0.68
+9.68%
0.62
-4.62%
0.65
-47.15%
1.23
Basic EPS
0.68
+9.68%
0.62
-6.06%
0.66
-46.77%
1.24
Basic Average Shares
168.05
-1.98%
171.44
-0.47%
172.25
-0.67%
173.41
Diluted Average Shares
169.37
-1.88%
172.61
-0.45%
173.40
-0.84%
174.87
Diluted NI Availto Com Stockholders
114.44
+7.79%
106.17
-6.24%
113.23
-47.46%
215.53
Line Item Trend 2023-12-31
Total Assets
2,017.81
Current Assets
679.00
Cash Cash Equivalents And Short Term Investments
332.05
Cash And Cash Equivalents
202.66
Cash Equivalents
19.41
Cash Financial
183.24
Other Short Term Investments
129.39
Receivables
116.57
Accounts Receivable
114.16
Gross Accounts Receivable
114.75
Allowance For Doubtful Accounts Receivable
-0.58
Other Receivables
2.40
Inventory
162.28
Raw Materials
93.20
Work In Process
5.75
Finished Goods
63.34
Prepaid Assets
—
Other Current Assets
68.10
Total Non Current Assets
1,338.82
Net PPE
180.96
Gross PPE
281.34
Accumulated Depreciation
-100.37
Properties
0.00
Land And Improvements
8.80
Buildings And Improvements
79.11
Machinery Furniture Equipment
62.52
Other Properties
111.30
Leases
19.61
Goodwill And Other Intangible Assets
506.13
Goodwill
393.18
Other Intangible Assets
112.95
Investments And Advances
244.23
Non Current Deferred Assets
400.40
Non Current Deferred Taxes Assets
400.40
Other Non Current Assets
7.09
Total Liabilities Net Minority Interest
513.06
Current Liabilities
151.88
Payables And Accrued Expenses
83.01
Payables
38.36
Accounts Payable
21.45
Current Accrued Expenses
44.65
Pensionand Other Post Retirement Benefit Plans Current
23.48
Total Tax Payable
16.91
Income Tax Payable
16.91
Current Debt And Capital Lease Obligation
9.62
Current Capital Lease Obligation
9.62
Current Deferred Liabilities
31.52
Current Deferred Revenue
31.52
Total Non Current Liabilities Net Minority Interest
361.18
Long Term Debt And Capital Lease Obligation
68.98
Long Term Capital Lease Obligation
68.98
Tradeand Other Payables Non Current
18.34
Non Current Deferred Liabilities
273.56
Non Current Deferred Taxes Liabilities
273.56
Other Non Current Liabilities
0.30
Stockholders Equity
1,504.75
Common Stock Equity
1,504.75
Capital Stock
0.34
Common Stock
0.34
Preferred Stock
0.00
Share Issued
171.60
Ordinary Shares Number
171.60
Treasury Shares Number
0.00
Additional Paid In Capital
1,037.20
Retained Earnings
512.54
Gains Losses Not Affecting Retained Earnings
-45.34
Other Equity Adjustments
-45.34
Total Equity Gross Minority Interest
1,504.75
Total Capitalization
1,504.75
Working Capital
527.11
Invested Capital
1,504.75
Total Debt
78.60
Capital Lease Obligations
78.60
Net Tangible Assets
998.62
Tangible Book Value
998.62
Available For Sale Securities
15.76
Current Provisions
4.24
Held To Maturity Securities
228.47
Investmentin Financial Assets
244.23
Line Item Trend 2025-12-31 2024-12-31 2023-12-31 2022-12-31
Operating Cash Flow
245.51
+64.68%
149.08
+32.03%
112.92
-53.61%
243.41
Cash Flow From Continuing Operating Activities
245.51
+64.68%
149.08
+32.03%
112.92
-53.61%
243.41
Net Income From Continuing Operations
114.44
+7.79%
106.17
-6.24%
113.23
-47.46%
215.53
Depreciation Amortization Depletion
30.79
-5.80%
32.69
+49.40%
21.88
+11.51%
19.62
Depreciation
20.29
-4.62%
21.27
+23.17%
17.27
+5.65%
16.35
Amortization Cash Flow
10.50
-8.00%
11.42
+147.68%
4.61
+40.81%
3.27
Depreciation And Amortization
30.79
-5.80%
32.69
+49.40%
21.88
+11.51%
19.62
Amortization Of Intangibles
10.50
-8.00%
11.42
+147.68%
4.61
+40.81%
3.27
Other Non Cash Items
15.64
+319.50%
3.73
-43.53%
6.60
-86.65%
49.46
Stock Based Compensation
48.52
-7.49%
52.44
-4.25%
54.77
+0.48%
54.51
Asset Impairment Charge
—
—
—
0.00
Deferred Tax
40.15
+286.67%
-21.51
-8.74%
-19.78
+27.65%
-27.34
Deferred Income Tax
40.15
+286.67%
-21.51
-8.74%
-19.78
+27.65%
-27.34
Operating Gains Losses
-5.04
-5355.21%
0.10
-95.60%
2.18
+986.07%
0.20
Gain Loss On Investment Securities
-0.16
-2050.00%
0.01
-99.59%
1.95
+973.63%
0.18
Gain Loss On Sale Of PPE
-4.89
-5655.68%
0.09
-61.57%
0.23
+1105.26%
0.02
Change In Working Capital
1.75
+107.04%
-24.85
+63.31%
-67.72
+7.91%
-73.53
Change In Receivables
-15.23
+53.61%
-32.82
-242.14%
23.09
+338.99%
5.26
Changes In Account Receivables
-1.36
+95.77%
-32.13
-237.62%
23.35
+575.91%
3.45
Change In Inventory
4.86
+488.11%
-1.25
+94.45%
-22.59
+53.83%
-48.93
Change In Prepaid Assets
5.66
+273.51%
1.51
-38.68%
2.47
+135.28%
-7.00
Change In Payables And Accrued Expense
10.86
-9.44%
11.99
+118.22%
-65.80
-320.03%
-15.66
Change In Accrued Expense
15.96
+447.22%
2.92
+108.26%
-35.31
-1817.36%
2.06
Change In Payable
-5.10
-156.19%
9.07
+129.76%
-30.49
-72.05%
-17.72
Change In Account Payable
11.71
-36.21%
18.35
+233.53%
-13.74
+20.45%
-17.28
Change In Other Working Capital
-4.40
-2.92%
-4.28
+12.56%
-4.89
+32.04%
-7.20
Investing Cash Flow
28.02
+171.89%
-38.97
-220.75%
32.27
+824.58%
-4.45
Cash Flow From Continuing Investing Activities
28.02
+171.89%
-38.97
-220.75%
32.27
+824.58%
-4.45
Net PPE Purchase And Sale
-2.04
+86.45%
-15.04
+34.81%
-23.08
-17.34%
-19.67
Purchase Of PPE
-8.74
+41.88%
-15.04
+34.81%
-23.08
-17.34%
-19.67
Sale Of PPE
6.70
0.00
0.00
—
Capital Expenditure
-8.74
+41.88%
-15.04
+34.81%
-23.08
-17.34%
-19.67
Net Investment Purchase And Sale
30.05
+233.68%
-22.48
-107.20%
312.41
+1441.76%
20.26
Purchase Of Investment
-290.22
+65.89%
-850.85
-362.28%
-184.06
+21.25%
-233.72
Sale Of Investment
320.28
-61.34%
828.37
+66.85%
496.46
+95.47%
253.98
Net Business Purchase And Sale
0.00
+100.00%
-1.44
+99.44%
-257.06
-4990.22%
-5.05
Purchase Of Business
0.00
+100.00%
-1.44
+99.44%
-257.06
-4990.22%
-5.05
Financing Cash Flow
-206.69
-74.54%
-118.42
+5.72%
-125.61
+47.75%
-240.37
Cash Flow From Continuing Financing Activities
-206.69
-74.54%
-118.42
+5.72%
-125.61
+47.75%
-240.37
Net Common Stock Issuance
-151.23
-125.43%
-67.08
+15.93%
-79.79
+60.95%
-204.31
Common Stock Payments
-151.23
-125.43%
-67.08
+15.93%
-79.79
+60.95%
-204.31
Common Stock Dividend Paid
-54.63
-4.39%
-52.33
-6.62%
-49.08
-6.88%
-45.92
Cash Dividends Paid
-54.63
-4.39%
-52.33
-6.62%
-49.08
-6.88%
-45.92
Repurchase Of Capital Stock
-151.23
-125.43%
-67.08
+15.93%
-79.79
+60.95%
-204.31
Proceeds From Stock Option Exercised
-0.45
-144.77%
0.99
-69.58%
3.27
-66.86%
9.86
Net Other Financing Charges
-0.39
—
—
—
Changes In Cash
66.84
+904.49%
-8.31
-142.42%
19.58
+1477.22%
-1.42
Effect Of Exchange Rate Changes
9.99
+221.10%
-8.25
-586.33%
1.70
+150.43%
-3.37
Beginning Cash Position
186.09
-8.17%
202.66
+11.73%
181.37
-2.57%
186.16
End Cash Position
262.93
+41.29%
186.09
-8.17%
202.66
+11.73%
181.37
Free Cash Flow
236.77
+76.64%
134.04
+49.20%
89.84
-59.85%
223.74
Amortization Of Securities
-0.73
-338.89%
0.31
-82.46%
1.75
-64.88%
4.97
Change In Income Tax Payable
-16.81
-81.14%
-9.28
+44.59%
-16.75
-3671.40%
-0.44
Change In Tax Payable
-16.81
-81.14%
-9.28
+44.59%
-16.75
-3671.40%
-0.44
Sale Of Business
—
—
—
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