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Cognex Corporation (CGNX)

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Full Name

Cognex Corporation

Ticker

NASDAQ: CGNX

Exchange

NASDAQ

Sector

Technology

Industry

Scientific & Technical Instruments

Country

United States

IPO

July 20, 1989

Indexes

Not included

Website

http://www.cognex.com

Employees

2914

Key Details

Price

$34.07(+0.77%)

Market cap

$5.72B(Mid cap)

Last Dividend

$0.08

TTM Dividend yield

0.92%

Annual revenue

$914.51M(+9.19% YoY)

Annual EPS

$0.62(-4.62% YoY)

PE ratio

50.10

Next earnings date

Jul 30, 2025

Next ex-dividend date

N/A

Next split date

N/A

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    Price

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    Current Price

    $34.07
    CGNX price is $34.07

    30-Day Relative Volume

    1.15
    CGNX 30-day relative volume is 1.15

    Price Performance

    Price Most recent change

    +0.77%
    CGNX price was up +0.77% on Jul 18, 2025

    Price YTD change

    -4.99%
    CGNX price is down -4.99% since January 1st

    Price 1-year change

    -32.28%
    CGNX price is down -32.28% year-on-year

    Price 3-year change

    -24.17%
    CGNX price is down -24.17% over the past 3 years

    Price Range

    Price All-time high

    $101.82
    CGNX price is currently -66.54% below its historical high of $101.82

    Price 3-year low

    $22.67
    CGNX price is currently +50.29% above its 3-year low

    Capitalization

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    Market cap

    Market cap

    $5.72B
    CGNX market capitalization is $5.72 billion

    Market cap 3-year change

    -26.59%
    CGNX market capitalization is down -26.59% over the past 3 years

    Market cap All-time high

    $16.54B
    CGNX market capitalization is currently -65.43% below its historical high of $16.54 billion

    Market cap sector rank

    75.69%
    CGNX market capitalization is higher than 75.69% of companies in Technology sector

    Shares Outstanding

    Shares Outstanding 1-Year Change

    -2.12%
    CGNX shares outstanding is down -2.12% year-on-year

    Shares Outstanding 3-Year Change

    -3.19%
    CGNX shares outstanding is down -3.19% over the past 3 years

    Technical Indicators

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    Beta

    1.33
    CGNX beta is 1.33

    200-day SMA

    $34.35
    CGNX price is currently -0.81% below its 200-day simple moving average

    50-day SMA

    $31.25
    CGNX price is currently +9.02% above its 50-day simple moving average

    RSI

    63.77
    CGNX 14-day relative strength index is 63.77

    Volume

    1.15
    CGNX 30-day relative volume is 1.15

    ATR

    $0.93
    CGNX average true range is $0.93

    10-day Historical Volatility

    35.91%
    CGNX 10-day historical volatility is 35.91%

    Dividend

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    Events

    Last Paid Dividend

    $0.08
    CGNX last dividend was $0.08 per share, with an ex-dividend date of May 15, 2025

    Next Dividend

    -
    CGNX next dividend has not yet been announced

    Dividend per share

    Dividend per share

    $0.30
    CGNX annual dividend per share is $0.30

    Dividend per share Sector Rank

    24.82%
    CGNX annual dividend per share is higher than 24.82% of companies in Technology sector

    Dividend per share 1-Year Change

    +7.02%
    CGNX annual dividend per share is up +7.02% year-on-year

    Dividend per share 3-Year Change

    +24.49%
    CGNX annual dividend per share is up +24.49% over the past 3 years

    Dividend yield

    Dividend yield

    0.90%
    CGNX annual dividend yield is 0.90%

    Dividend yield Sector Rank

    28.57%
    CGNX annual dividend yield is higher than 28.57% of companies in Technology sector

    Other

    Payout ratio

    49.29%
    CGNX annual payout ratio is 49.29%

    Dividends paid

    $52.33M
    CGNX annual dividends paid is $52.33 million

    Free cash flow

    $134.04M
    CGNX annual free cash flow is $134.04 million

    Income Statement

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    Revenue

    Revenue

    $914.51M
    CGNX annual revenue is $914.51 million

    Revenue Analysts estimate

    $953.94M
    CGNX annual revenue is currently -4.13% lower than the consensus analysts' forecast

    Revenue 1-year change

    +9.19%
    CGNX annual revenue is up +9.19% year-on-year

    Revenue Sector rank

    67.75%
    CGNX annual revenue is higher than 67.75% of companies in Technology sector

    EPS

    EPS

    $0.62
    CGNX annual earnings per share is $0.62

    EPS Analysts estimate

    $0.85
    CGNX annual earnings per share is currently -27.37% lower than the consensus analysts' forecast

    EPS 1-year change

    -4.62%
    CGNX annual earnings per share is down -4.62% year-on-year

    EPS Sector rank

    70.35%
    CGNX annual earnings per share is higher than 70.35% of companies in Technology sector

    Profit

    Gross profit

    $625.79M
    CGNX annual gross profit is $625.79 million

    Gross margin

    68.43%
    CGNX annual gross profit margin is 68.43%

    Operating profit

    $115.06M
    CGNX annual operating income is $115.06 million

    Operating margin

    12.58%
    CGNX annual operating profit margin is 12.58%

    Net income

    $106.17M
    CGNX annual net profit is $106.17 million

    Net margin

    11.61%
    CGNX annual net profit margin is 11.61%

    Expenses

    Total expenses

    $799.45M
    CGNX annual total expenses is $799.45 million

    Operating expenses

    $510.73M
    CGNX annual total operating expenses is $510.73 million

    Cost of goods sold

    $288.72M
    CGNX annual cost of goods sold is $288.72 million

    Selling, general & administrative expenses

    $370.91M
    CGNX annual SGA is $370.91 million

    Depreciation and amortization

    $32.69M
    CGNX annual depreciation & amortization is $32.69 million

    Interest expense

    -
    CGNX annual interest expense value is unknown

    Income tax

    $25.32M
    CGNX annual income tax is $25.32 million

    EBIT & EBITDA

    EBIT

    $115.06M
    CGNX annual earnings before interest & taxes is $115.06 million

    EBITDA

    $147.75M
    CGNX annual EBITDA is $147.75 million

    Balance Sheet

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    Assets

    Total assets

    $1.99B
    CGNX annual total assets is $1.99 billion

    Non current assets

    $1.38B
    CGNX annual long term assets is $1.38 billion

    Current assets

    $613.37M
    CGNX annual total current assets is $613.37 million

    Cash and cash equivalents

    $186.09M
    CGNX annual cash & cash equivalents is $186.09 million

    Accounts receivable

    $143.36M
    CGNX annual accounts receivable is $143.36 million

    Inventory

    $157.53M
    CGNX annual inventory is $157.53 million

    Liabilities

    Total liabilities

    $475.35M
    CGNX annual total liabilities is $475.35 million

    Long term liabilities

    $305.96M
    CGNX annual total long term liabilities is $305.96 million

    Current liabilities

    $169.38M
    CGNX annual total current liabilities is $169.38 million

    Accounts payable

    $38.05M
    CGNX annual accounts payable is $38.05 million

    Debt

    Total debt

    $70.22M
    CGNX annual total debt is $70.22 million

    Total debt 1-year change

    -10.67%
    CGNX annual total debt is down -10.67% year-on-year

    Long term debt

    $61.36M
    CGNX annual long term debt is $61.36 million

    Short term debt

    $8.85M
    CGNX annual short term debt is $8.85 million

    Equity & Capital

    Shareholders equity

    $1.52B
    CGNX annual stockholders equity is $1.52 billion

    Book value

    $1.52B
    CGNX annual book value is $1.52 billion

    Retained earnings

    $499.30M
    CGNX annual retained earnings is $499.30 million

    Working capital

    $443.99M
    CGNX annual working capital is $443.99 million

    Cash Flow Statement

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    Cashflow Activities

    Cash from operations

    $149.08M
    CGNX annual cash flow from operations is $149.08 million

    Cash from operations 1-year change

    +32.03%
    CGNX annual cash flow from operations is up +32.03% year-on-year

    Cash from investing

    -$38.97M
    CGNX annual cash flow from investing activities is -$38.97 million

    Cash from investing 1-year change

    -220.75%
    CGNX annual cash flow from investing activities is down -220.75% year-on-year

    Cash from financing

    -$118.42M
    CGNX annual cash flow from financing activities is -$118.42 million

    Cash from financing 1-year change

    +5.72%
    CGNX annual cash flow from financing activities is up +5.72% year-on-year

    CAPEX

    CAPEX

    $15.04M
    CGNX annual capital expenditures is $15.04 million

    CAPEX 1-year change

    -34.81%
    CGNX annual capital expenditures is down -34.81% year-on-year

    Free Cash Flow

    Free cash flow

    $134.04M
    CGNX annual free cash flow is $134.04 million

    Free cash flow 1-year change

    +49.2%
    CGNX annual free cash flow is up +49.2% year-on-year

    Profitability Ratios

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    Margins

    Gross margin

    68.43%
    CGNX annual gross profit margin is 68.43%

    Operating margin

    12.58%
    CGNX annual operating profit margin is 12.58%

    Net margin

    11.61%
    CGNX annual net profit margin is 11.61%

    ROA & ROE

    ROA

    5.29%
    CGNX annual return on assets is 5.29%

    ROE

    7.03%
    CGNX annual return on equity is 7.03%

    Valuation

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    PE Ratio

    PE ratio

    50.10
    CGNX price to earnings ratio is 50.10

    PE ratio Sector rank

    71%
    CGNX price to earnings ratio is higher than 71% of companies in Technology sector

    PB Ratio

    PB ratio

    3.96
    CGNX price to book ratio is 3.96

    PB ratio Sector rank

    61.98%
    CGNX price to book ratio is higher than 61.98% of companies in Technology sector

    PS Ratio

    PS ratio

    6.22
    CGNX price to sales ratio is 6.22

    PS ratio Sector rank

    71.31%
    CGNX price to sales ratio is higher than 71.31% of companies in Technology sector

    Enterprise value

    Enterprise value

    $5.65B
    CGNX enterprise value is $5.65 billion

    Enterprise value Sector rank

    73.65%
    CGNX enterprise value is higher than 73.65% of companies in Technology sector

    EV/EBITDA

    EV/EBITDA

    37.28
    CGNX EV/EBITDA is 37.28

    EV/EBITDA Sector rank

    85.28%
    CGNX EV/EBITDA is higher than 85.28% of companies in Technology sector

    Financial Health

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    Liquidity

    Current ratio

    3.62
    CGNX annual current ratio is 3.62

    Quick ratio

    2.69
    CGNX annual quick ratio is 2.69

    Leverage

    Debt to equity

    0.00
    CGNX annual debt to equity ratio is 0.00

    Interest coverage ratio

    -
    CGNX annual interest coverage ratio value is unknown

    Risk & Stability

    Piotroski F-Score

    7
    CGNX piotroski f-score is 7

    Altman Z-Score

    8.49
    CGNX altman z-score is 8.49

    Analyst ratings

    Recent major analysts updates

    Jul 14, 25 Citigroup
    Neutral
    Jun 16, 25 DA Davidson
    Neutral
    Jun 16, 25 Baird
    Neutral
    Jun 12, 25 Goldman Sachs
    Sell
    Jun 11, 25 Needham
    Buy
    May 6, 25 Goldman Sachs
    Sell
    May 5, 25 DA Davidson
    Neutral
    May 2, 25 UBS
    Buy
    May 2, 25 Baird
    Neutral
    May 1, 25 Needham
    Buy

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    What is the ticker symbol for Cognex Corporation?

    The ticker symbol for Cognex Corporation is NASDAQ:CGNX

    Does Cognex Corporation pay dividends?

    Yes, Cognex Corporation pays dividends. The last payment was $0.08, with an ex-dividend date on May 15, 2025

    What sector is Cognex Corporation in?

    Cognex Corporation is in the Technology sector

    What industry is Cognex Corporation in?

    Cognex Corporation is in the Scientific & Technical Instruments industry

    What country is Cognex Corporation based in?

    Cognex Corporation is headquartered in United States

    When did Cognex Corporation go public?

    Cognex Corporation's initial public offering (IPO) was on July 20, 1989

    Is Cognex Corporation in the S&P 500?

    No, Cognex Corporation is not included in the S&P 500 index

    Is Cognex Corporation in the NASDAQ 100?

    No, Cognex Corporation is not included in the NASDAQ 100 index

    Is Cognex Corporation in the Dow Jones?

    No, Cognex Corporation is not included in the Dow Jones index

    When was Cognex Corporation's last earnings report?

    Cognex Corporation's most recent earnings report was on April 30, 2025

    When does Cognex Corporation report earnings?

    The next expected earnings date for Cognex Corporation is July 30, 2025
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