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Cognex(NASDAQ) CGNX

Market Cap$10.18BMarket cap calculated using publicly traded shares outstanding only. Does not include unlisted, private, or dual-class non-traded shares. Implied market cap may vary.
Since IPO (1989)+22,433%
5 Year-26%
1 Year+43%
1 Month-3%
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$60.50
+1.29%
+0.77Today
After hours$60.52+$0.02 (+0.03%)
Cognex last closing stock price
MetricPriceDate
Last closeUSD 60.542026-08-21
Cognex stock price return by period
PeriodPrice returnPrice at period startPeriod start date
1 week-7.63%USD 65.542026-08-14
1 month-3.06%USD 62.452026-07-22
3 month-8.27%USD 66.002026-05-22
Year to date+68.97%USD 35.832025-12-31
1 year+42.56%USD 42.462025-08-21
3 year+31.42%USD 46.072023-08-22
5 year-26.39%USD 82.242021-08-20
Since inception+22,433.36%USD 0.271989-07-20

Cognex Financials at a Glance

Market Cap

$10.18BMarket cap calculated using publicly traded shares outstanding only. Does not include unlisted, private, or dual-class non-traded shares. Implied market cap may vary.

Revenue (TTM)

$1.09B

Net Income (TTM)

$174.79M

EPS (TTM)

$1.03

P/E Ratio

58.62

Dividend

$0.34

Beta (Volatility)

1.45 (Average)

Price

$60.50

Volume

1,697,475.656

Open

$60.36

Previous Close

$60.54

Daily Range

$59.03 - $60.92

52-Week Range

$34.60 - $72.88

Estimated Earnings Date

Oct 28, 2026

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Cognex (CGNX) Q2 Revenue Rises 4%

Motley Fool Markets TeamJul 31, 2025
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About Cognex

Cognex Corporation makes smart cameras for factories and warehouses. These systems find parts and check for mistakes on assembly lines. This technology helps companies ship their products faster and better.

Seeing the Future of Factories

  • Vision Systems: Integrated sensors like the In-Sight series that inspect parts and guide robots.
  • Barcode Readers: Image-based DataMan systems used to track items through manufacturing and logistics.
  • Vision Software: Specialized tools including VisionPro and deep learning programs for complex data processing.
  • Vision Sensors: Simple tools designed to check for the presence and size of specific components.
  • Professional Services: Maintenance, consulting, and training services; accounts for less than 10% of total revenue.

Evolution and Strategic Shifts

  • Divested its Japan-focused trading business on April 1, 2026.
  • Authorized an additional $500 million stock repurchase program on Feb. 11, 2026.
  • Implemented a salesforce transformation to reach more customers across global regions.
  • Invested in research and development to maintain product leadership and support large clients.

Specialized Strengths in Automation

Cognex focuses on high-margin vision technology that serves diverse sectors like automotive and logistics. The company maintains a global presence with significant revenue from the Americas, China, and Europe.

A Look at the Books

  • Revenue was $291.3 million in the second quarter of 2026, up 17% year over year.
  • Gross margin reached 71% in the second quarter of 2026, up from 67% in the prior year.
  • Operating income rose to 29% of revenue for the three-month period ended July 5, 2026.
  • The company held $755.0 million in cash and investments as of July 5, 2026, with zero debt.
  • Greater China revenue rose 47% in the second quarter of 2026 on a reported basis.

Bottom Line

Cognex has evolved into a specialist in automated inspection and tracking technology. Its strong margins and global reach help it adapt to changing manufacturing needs.

AI Generated • Aug 6, 2026

Industry

Electronic Equipment, Instruments and Components

Sector

Information Technology

Employees

2,745

CEO

Matthew Moschner, MBA

Website

www.cognex.com

Headquarters

Natick, MA 01760-2059, US

CGNX Financials

Key Financial Metrics (TTM)

Gross Margin

68.87%

Operating Margin

21.90%

Net Income Margin

16.05%

Return on Equity

11.48%

Return on Capital

10.36%

Return on Assets

8.02%

Earnings Yield

1.71%

Dividend Yield

0.56%

Payout Ratio

32.10%

Stock Overview

Market Cap

$10.18BMarket cap calculated using publicly traded shares outstanding only. Does not include unlisted, private, or dual-class non-traded shares. Implied market cap may vary.

Shares Outstanding

168.22M

Volume

1.70M

Avg. Volume

2.30M

Financials (TTM)

Gross Profit

$749.91M

Operating Income

$238.43M

EBITDA

$278.95M

Operating Cash Flow

$276.63M

Capital Expenditure

-$8.34M

Free Cash Flow

$268.30M

Cash & ST Invst.

$404.37M

Total Debt

$72.48M

Cognex Performance Analysis

Cognex annual revenue and year-over-year revenue growth by fiscal year
Fiscal yearPeriod endRevenueYoY growth
20222022-12-31USD 1,006,090,000-3.0%
20232023-12-31USD 837,547,000-16.8%
20242024-12-31USD 914,515,0009.2%
20252025-12-31USD 994,359,0008.7%
Cognex sequential (quarter-over-quarter) revenue growth by fiscal quarter
Fiscal quarterPeriod endQoQ growth
Q32025-09-2811.2%
Q42025-12-31-8.9%
Q12026-04-056.4%
Q22026-07-058.5%
Cognex annual diluted earnings per share and year-over-year EPS growth by fiscal year
Fiscal yearPeriod endDiluted EPSYoY growth
20222022-12-31USD 1.23-20.8%
20232023-12-31USD 0.65-47.0%
20242024-12-31USD 0.62-5.8%
20252025-12-31USD 0.689.9%
Cognex sequential (quarter-over-quarter) diluted earnings per share growth by fiscal quarter
Fiscal quarterPeriod endQoQ growth
Q32025-09-28-58.3%
Q42025-12-3190.0%
Q12026-04-0563.2%
Q22026-07-0538.7%

Revenue Growth Rate

Annual and quarterly growth comparison

Earnings Per Share Growth Rate

Annual and quarterly EPS growth comparison

Quarterly Performance

Name
Q2 2026YOY CHG

Revenue

$291.26M

+16.9%

Gross Profit

$205.77M

+22.6%

Gross Margin

70.65%

N/A

Market Cap

$10.18BMarket cap calculated using publicly traded shares outstanding only. Does not include unlisted, private, or dual-class non-traded shares. Implied market cap may vary.

N/A

Market Cap/Employee

$3.71M

N/A

Employees

2,745

N/A

Net Income

$72.76M

+79.6%

EBITDA

$88.39M

+57.7%

Quarterly Fundamentals

Name
Q2 2026YOY CHG

Total Cash

$404.37M

+77.2%

Total Debt

$72.48M

-12.9%

Accounts Receivable

$228.92M

+23.0%

Inventory

$142.84M

-1.2%

Long Term Debt

$60.20M

-16.3%

Short Term Debt

$12.28M

+9.1%

Return on Assets

8.02%

N/A

Return on Invested Capital

12.15%

N/A

Free Cash Flow

$67.62M

+67.3%

Operating Cash Flow

$69.15M

+62.2%

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Questions About CGNX

What is the current price of Cognex?

Cognex is trading at $60.54 per share.

What is the 52-week range for Cognex?

Over the past 52 weeks, Cognex has traded between $34.60 and $72.88.

How much debt does Cognex have?

As of the most recent reporting period, Cognex reported total debt of $72.48M.

How much cash does Cognex have on hand?

Cognex reported $302.52M in cash and cash equivalents in its most recent financial results.

What is Cognex’s dividend yield?

Cognex currently has a dividend yield of 0.56%.

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