CGNX

$50.12

Market ClosedAs of Mar 17, 8:00 PM UTC

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.

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Calculated using a trailing P/E relative model adjusted by sector ROE and historical growth.
Current Price$50.12
Potential Downside
73.5%
Whystock Fair Value$13.27
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Fundamentals

SectorTechnology
IndustryScientific & Technical Instruments

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...

Market Cap
Total dollar market value of a company's outstanding shares of stock (Price * Shares).
$8.31B
P/E Ratio
Priced for growth. Investors expect sustained double-digit expansion.
73.71
Beta
High-beta play. Expect amplified moves vs. the broad market.
1.47
Div Yield
Strong income play. Yield provides a meaningful total return floor.
66.00%
ROIC
Average efficiency. Growth may require heavy reinvestment.
7.61%
Quick Ratio
Pristine liquidity. Sufficient cash to cover all near-term obligations.
2.75

Recent News

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BULLISH
Positive press. Headlines skewed toward growth and analyst upgrades.
Insider Monkey
Mar 15, 2026

Is Cognex (CGNX) One of the Best AI Stocks to Invest in According to Billionaires?

Cognex Corporation (NASDAQ:CGNX) is one of the best AI stocks to invest in according to billionaires. On February 11, Cognex Corporation reported financial results for Q4 and the full-year 2025, marked by a return to profitable growth. Q4 revenue rose 10% year-over-year to $252 million, while full-year revenue reached $994 million, which was a 9% […]

BULLISH
Positive press. Headlines skewed toward growth and analyst upgrades.
Zacks
Mar 13, 2026

Why Is Cognex (CGNX) Down 16.9% Since Last Earnings Report?

Cognex (CGNX) reported earnings 30 days ago. What's next for the stock? We take a look at earnings estimates for some clues.

NEUTRAL
Neutral flow. Standard news cycle with no clear sentiment tilt.
Simply Wall St.
Mar 13, 2026

Evaluating Cognex (CGNX) Valuation After Strong Recent Share Price Momentum

Cognex (CGNX) has been drawing attention after recent share price moves, with the stock trading around US$48.77. For investors, the key question is how this level lines up with its fundamentals. See our latest analysis for Cognex. While the latest 1 day share price return of 4.35% and 7 day share price return of 4.84% point to some cooling after a strong run, the 90 day share price return of 36.8% alongside a 1 year total shareholder return of 62.47% suggest momentum has been building over...

BULLISH
Positive press. Headlines skewed toward growth and analyst upgrades.
Simply Wall St.
Mar 13, 2026

Did Cognex's (CGNX) AI-Powered Rebound and Margin Focus Just Shift Its Investment Narrative?

Cognex recently reported quarterly revenue of US$252.3 million, up 9.9% year on year, with constant-currency growth and adjusted earnings both exceeding analyst expectations and marking a return to profitable growth. The company’s push into AI-enabled machine vision, alongside cost reduction and portfolio pruning of lower-margin lines, has reinforced confidence in its margin and profitability roadmap. We’ll now explore how Cognex’s stronger AI-driven growth and improving profitability...

BULLISH
Positive press. Headlines skewed toward growth and analyst upgrades.