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72.42 USD
P/E
80.42
EPS
0.85
Yield
0.53%
Safety Score
92
P/B
7.70
ROE
9.75
Beta
1.51
Target Price
76.25 USD
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Cognex Corporation

🧾 Earnings Recap – Q1 2026

Cognex shares rose 5.5% after Q1 results that delivered double-digit revenue growth and significant margin expansion, driven by strong demand in semiconductor, logistics, and packaging end markets as well as successful product launches that exceeded expectations.

  • Revenue, adjusted EBITDA, and adjusted EPS each posted double-digit year-over-year growth, surpassing guidance and consensus.
  • Adjusted EBITDA margin expanded by over 1,000 basis points year-over-year to 26.9%, marking the seventh consecutive quarter of margin improvement.
  • Broad-based demand was led by semiconductor, electronics, packaging, and logistics end markets, with semiconductor revenue growth notably strong across Asia.
  • Launched two new embedded AI vision systems (In-Sight 6900 and 3900), strengthening leadership in AI-powered machine vision and supporting future growth potential.
  • Cost reduction efforts remain on track to deliver $35 million to $40 million in net savings, supporting durable margin expansion.
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Key Metrics
Earnings dateJuly 29, 2026
P/E80.42
EPS0.85
Book Value8.88
Price to Book7.70
Debt/Equity5.01
% Insiders0.369%
Growth
Revenue Growth0.24%
Earnings Growth1.22%
Estimates
Forward P/E38.79
Forward EPS1.76
Target Mean Price76.25
Dividend
Dividend Yield0.53%
Annual dividends0.34 USD
Ex-Div. DateMay 21, 2026
Payout38.78%
5y avg Yield0.46%

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Is Cognex Corporation a good investment? Cognex Corporation (CGNX) is currently trading at 72.42 USD. Market analysts have a consensus price target of 76.25 USD. This suggests a potential upside from current levels.

In terms of valuation, the stock trades at a P/E ratio of 80.42. This high multiple suggests investors have priced in significant future growth expectations.

Earnings Schedule: Cognex Corporation is expected to release its next earnings report on July 29, 2026. The market consensus estimate for Forward EPS is 1.76.

For income investors, Cognex Corporation pays a dividend yield of 0.53%. With a payout ratio of 39%, the dividend appears sustainable.

Investor FAQ

Does Cognex Corporation pay a dividend?

Yes, it pays an annual dividend of 0.34 USD (0.53% yield).

What asset class is Cognex Corporation?

Cognex Corporation is classified as a Stock. You can compare it against 4 other assets in the "Related Symbols" list on this page.

When is the next earnings date?

The next earnings date is projected to be July 29, 2026. The company currently has a trailing EPS of 0.85.

Company Profile

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.

Exchange Ticker
NMS (United States) CGNX
MEX (Mexico) CGNX.MX
FRA (Germany) CGZ.F
LSE (United Kingdom) 0I14.L
Trades
Dividend Yield
0.53%
5y avg 0.46%
Annual Dividends
0.34USD
Next Ex. Div Date
May 21, 2026
Payout Ratio
38.78%
Dividend History paid per year (USD)
Historical Dividends
Year Total Dividends
2027
0.18 USD
June 21, 2027 (estimated) 0.0918
March 18, 2027 (estimated) 0.0919
2026
0.34 USD
Nov. 25, 2026 (estimated) 0.0850
Aug. 28, 2026 (estimated) 0.0800
June 4, 2026 0.0850
March 12, 2026 0.0850
2025
0.33 USD
Nov. 28, 2025 0.0850
Aug. 28, 2025 0.0800
May 29, 2025 0.0800
March 13, 2025 0.0800
2024
0.31 USD
Nov. 29, 2024 0.0800
Aug. 29, 2024 0.0750
May 30, 2024 0.0750
March 14, 2024 0.0750
2023
0.29 USD
Dec. 1, 2023 0.0750
Sept. 1, 2023 0.0700
June 2, 2023 0.0700
March 17, 2023 0.0700
2022
0.27 USD
Dec. 2, 2022 0.0700
Sept. 2, 2022 0.0650
June 3, 2022 0.0650
March 18, 2022 0.0650
2021
0.25 USD
Dec. 3, 2021 0.0650
Sept. 3, 2021 0.0600
June 4, 2021 0.0600
March 12, 2021 0.0600
2020
2.23 USD
Dec. 28, 2020 2.0000
Nov. 27, 2020 0.0600
Aug. 28, 2020 0.0550
May 29, 2020 0.0550
March 13, 2020 0.0550
2019
0.21 USD
Nov. 29, 2019 0.0550
Aug. 30, 2019 0.0500
May 31, 2019 0.0500
March 15, 2019 0.0500
2018
0.19 USD
Nov. 30, 2018 0.0500
Aug. 31, 2018 0.0450
June 1, 2018 0.0450
March 16, 2018 0.0450
2017
0.17 USD
Dec. 1, 2017 0.0450
Sept. 1, 2017 0.0425
June 16, 2017 0.0425
March 17, 2017 0.0375
2016
0.15 USD
Dec. 16, 2016 0.0375
Sept. 16, 2016 0.0375
June 17, 2016 0.0375
March 18, 2016 0.0350
2015
0.11 USD
Dec. 18, 2015 0.0350
Sept. 18, 2015 0.0350
June 19, 2015 0.0350
2012
0.39 USD
Dec. 24, 2012 0.2775
Dec. 14, 2012 0.0275
Sept. 14, 2012 0.0275
June 15, 2012 0.0275
March 16, 2012 0.0250
2011
0.09 USD
Dec. 16, 2011 0.0250
Sept. 16, 2011 0.0225
June 17, 2011 0.0225
March 18, 2011 0.0200
2010
0.06 USD
Dec. 17, 2010 0.0200
Sept. 17, 2010 0.0150
June 18, 2010 0.0150
March 19, 2010 0.0125
2009
0.08 USD
Dec. 18, 2009 0.0125
Sept. 18, 2009 0.0125
June 19, 2009 0.0125
March 20, 2009 0.0375
2008
0.12 USD
Dec. 12, 2008 0.0375
Sept. 12, 2008 0.0375
June 13, 2008 0.0213
March 14, 2008 0.0213
2007
0.09 USD
Nov. 30, 2007 0.0213
Aug. 24, 2007 0.0213
May 25, 2007 0.0213
Feb. 23, 2007 0.0213
2006
0.08 USD
Nov. 24, 2006 0.0213
Aug. 25, 2006 0.0213
May 26, 2006 0.0200
Feb. 24, 2006 0.0200
2005
0.08 USD
Nov. 25, 2005 0.0200
Aug. 19, 2005 0.0200
May 20, 2005 0.0200
Feb. 25, 2005 0.0200
2004
0.07 USD
Nov. 19, 2004 0.0200
Aug. 20, 2004 0.0200
May 21, 2004 0.0150
March 5, 2004 0.0150
2003
0.03 USD
Nov. 25, 2003 0.0150
Sept. 19, 2003 0.0150
Upcoming Dividends
Name Payment Date Status Amount
Cognex Corporation Jun 04, 2026 0.085 USD
Cognex Corporation Mar 12, 2026 0.085 USD
Cognex Corporation Nov 28, 2025 0.085 USD
Cognex Corporation Aug 28, 2025 0.08 USD
Stock Splits
Split Date Split Ratio to 1
Sept. 17, 2013 2.000000
Dec. 4, 2017 2.000000
Dec. 19, 1995 2.000000
Oct. 1, 1993 2.000000
Feb. 18, 1992 2.000000
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