Cognex Corporation
As of Oct 16, 2026 close
- Market cap
- $9.46B
- P/E (TTM)
- 45.32
- Forward P/E
- 23.75
- Dividend yield
- 0.61%
- 52-week range
- $34.60$72.88
- Volume (live)
- -
- Avg. volume (3M)
- 1.77M
Cognex (CGNX) Stock Price & Financial Analysis
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Financial Metrics & Key Statistics
Fundamental metrics, valuation ratios, and profitability indicators
| Day's Range | $53.95 - $56.18 |
|---|---|
| 52-Week High | $72.88 |
| 52-Week Low | $34.60 |
| Open | $55.59 |
| Volume (last close) | 1.93M |
| Average Volume (3M) | 1.77M |
| Revenue (TTM) | 1.12B |
|---|---|
| Net Income (TTM) | 208.83M |
| Free Cash Flow (TTM) | 219.91M |
| EPS (TTM) | $1.24 |
| Profit Margin | 18.66% |
| Operating Margin | 21.49% |
| Return on Equity (ROE) | 12.82% |
| Debt to Equity | 0.05 |
| Annual Dividend | $0.34 |
|---|---|
| Dividend Yield | 0.61% |
| Payout Ratio | 27.50% |
| Last Dividend Ex-Date | Aug 20, 2026 |
| Market Cap | 9.46B |
|---|---|
| Shares Outstanding | 169.99M |
| P/E Ratio (TTM) | 45.32 |
| Forward P/E | 23.75 |
| Price to Sales (P/S) | 8.45 |
| Price to Book (P/B) | 5.81 |
| EV/EBITDA | 28.78 |
| 50-Day MA | $61.74 |
|---|---|
| 200-Day MA | $56.78 |
| 1-Year Change | +20.92% |
Source: Market prices and company fundamentals. Data as of Oct 16, 2026. Data sources and methodology
Cognex at a Glance
As of the Oct 16, 2026 close, Cognex (CGNX) has a market capitalization of $9.46B. The stock trades at 45.3× trailing earnings, 23.8× forward earnings and 8.4× sales. Over the trailing twelve months it earned $208.83M on revenue of $1.12B (a 18.7% profit margin) and generated $219.91M of free cash flow. Revenue grew 12.6% year over year.
As of its latest reported balance sheet, it holds $302.52M in cash and securities against $74.02M of debt, a net cash position of $228.50M.
Cognex pays a quarterly dividend totaling $0.34 per share a year, a 0.61% yield at the Oct 16, 2026 close, with a 28% payout ratio and 10 consecutive years of dividend increases.
The share price is up 20.9% over the past year. At $53.99 (the Oct 16, 2026 close) it sits within its 52-week range of $34.60 to $72.88, below its 200-day moving average of $56.78.
Based on 15 professional analyst ratings from the past 90 days, the consensus is Buy with an average price target of $77.71, 43.9% above the Oct 16, 2026 close.
Frequently Asked Questions About Cognex
What is the current stock price for CGNX?
As of the Oct 16, 2026 close, CGNX stock trades at $53.99. The 52-week range is $34.60–$72.88, with a day range of $53.95–$56.18.
What is the P/E ratio for CGNX?
As of the Oct 16, 2026 close, Cognex's trailing twelve-month (TTM) P/E ratio is 45.3, meaning investors pay $45.3 for every $1 of annual earnings. The forward P/E is 23.8, reflecting analyst expectations for future earnings. Cognex operates in the Technology sector.
Does CGNX pay dividends?
Yes, Cognex pays a 0.61% annual dividend yield as of the Oct 16, 2026 close ($0.34 per share a year). The trailing twelve-month payout ratio is 27.5%. The most recent ex-dividend date was August 20, 2026.
What do analysts recommend for CGNX?
Based on ratings from 15 professional analysts over the last 90 days, the consensus for CGNX is Buy. The average 12-month price target is $77.71, a 43.9% upside from the Oct 16, 2026 close of $53.99.
What is the market cap of CGNX?
As of the Oct 16, 2026 close, Cognex's market capitalization is $9.18B, classifying it as a mid-cap company. Cognex operates in the Technology sector within the Scientific & Technical Instruments industry.