Based on the aggregated intelligence of 180,000-plus investors participating in Motley Fool CAPS, the Fool's free investing community, machine vision products specialist Cognex (CGNX 0.66%) has earned a respected four-star ranking.
With that in mind, let's take a closer look at Cognex and see what CAPS investors are saying about the stock right now.
Cognex facts
Headquarters (founded) |
Natick, Mass. (1981) |
Market Cap |
$1.6 billion |
Industry |
Scientific and technical instruments |
Trailing-12-Month Revenue |
$326.2 million |
Management |
CEO Robert Willett CFO Richard Morin |
Trailing-12-Month Return on Equity |
12.4% |
Cash/Debt |
$156.0 million / $0 |
Competitors |
KLA-Tencor (KLAC 2.50%) Orbotech (NASDAQ: ORBK) Perceptron (PRCP) |
On CAPS, 90% of the 308 members who have rated Cognex believe the stock will outperform the S&P 500 going forward.
Earlier this year, one of those Fools, All-Star MajorBob04, succinctly summed up the Cognex bull case for our community: "The Company designs, develops, manufactures, and markets machine vision systems which are used to automate a range of manufacturing processes where vision is required. Great technology that is feeding some of the largest and most efficient warehouses."
If you want market-thumping returns, you need to put together the best portfolio you can. Owning exceptional stocks is a surefire way to secure your financial future. Of course, despite a strong four-star rating, Cognex may not be your top choice.
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