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About Cognex
Cognex Corp provides machine vision products that help automate manufacturing processes. The firm's products include vision software, vision systems, vision sensors, and ID products. Vision software combines vision tools with a customer's cameras and peripheral equipment and can help with several vision tasks, including part location, identification, measurement, and robotic guidance. Vision systems combine a camera, processor, and vision software into a single package. Vision sensors deliver simple, low-cost solutions for common vision applications, such as checking the size of parts. ID products read codes that have been applied to items during the manufacturing process. Cognex generates the maximum proportion of its sales in the United States and Europe.
Ticker
$CGNX
Sector
Primary listing
Industry
Electronic Equipment, Instruments & Components
Headquarters
Employees
2,914
ISIN
US1924221039
Website
Cognex Metrics
BasicAdvanced
$5.8B
49.82
$0.69
1.56
$0.32
0.93%
Price and volume
Market cap
$5.8B
Beta
1.56
52-week high
$53.13
52-week low
$22.67
Average daily volume
1.7M
Dividend rate
$0.32
Financial strength
Current ratio
3.14
Quick ratio
1.981
Long term debt to equity
4.387
Total debt to equity
5.098
Dividend payout ratio (TTM)
45.00%
Profitability
EBITDA (TTM)
158.482
Gross margin (TTM)
68.16%
Net profit margin (TTM)
12.80%
Operating margin (TTM)
13.67%
Effective tax rate (TTM)
16.91%
Revenue per employee (TTM)
$320,000
Management effectiveness
Return on assets (TTM)
4.02%
Return on equity (TTM)
8.02%
Valuation
Price to earnings (TTM)
49.82
Price to revenue (TTM)
6.378
Price to book
3.99
Price to tangible book (TTM)
5.98
Price to free cash flow (TTM)
36.11
Free cash flow yield (TTM)
2.77%
Free cash flow per share (TTM)
95.10%
Dividend yield (TTM)
0.92%
Forward dividend yield
0.93%
Growth
Revenue change (TTM)
8.56%
Earnings per share change (TTM)
20.86%
3-year revenue growth (CAGR)
-5.23%
10-year revenue growth (CAGR)
7.49%
3-year earnings per share growth (CAGR)
-23.67%
10-year earnings per share growth (CAGR)
-0.04%
3-year dividend per share growth (CAGR)
7.43%
What the Analysts think about Cognex
Analyst ratings (Buy, Hold, Sell) for Cognex stock.
Bulls say / Bears say
Cognex's recent introduction of AI-powered products, such as the DataMan 290 and 390 barcode readers, positions the company to capitalize on the growing demand for advanced industrial automation solutions. (PR Newswire)
Analysts have set a consensus price target of $39.17 for CGNX, indicating potential upside from its current trading price. (MarketBeat)
Cognex's strong market position in machine vision technology and its continuous innovation in AI integration enhance its competitive edge in the industrial automation sector. (StockTitan)
Cognex's P/E ratio of 47.79 is significantly higher than the industry average, suggesting the stock may be overvalued. (MarketBeat)
The company's revenue has been flat over the last two years, indicating potential challenges in achieving growth. (StockStory)
Cognex's net income for the last quarter plummeted by 40.64% quarter-over-quarter, raising concerns about its profitability. (AltIndex)
Data summarised monthly by Lightyear AI. Last updated on 7 Jul 2025.
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FAQs
What’s the current market cap for Cognex stock?
Cognex (CGNX) has a market cap of $5.8B as of July 12, 2025.
What is the P/E ratio for Cognex stock?
The price to earnings (P/E) ratio for Cognex (CGNX) stock is 49.82 as of July 12, 2025.
Does Cognex stock pay dividends?
Yes, the Cognex (CGNX) stock pays dividends to shareholders. As of July 12, 2025, the dividend rate is $0.315 and the yield is 0.93%. Cognex has a payout ratio of 45% on a trailing twelve-month basis.
When is the next Cognex dividend payment date?
The next Cognex (CGNX) dividend payment date is unconfirmed.
What is the beta indicator for Cognex?
Cognex (CGNX) has a beta rating of 1.56. This means that it is more volatile than the market, on average. A beta of 1 would indicate the stock moves in-line with the market, while a beta of 2 would indicate the stock moves twice as much as the market.