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Cognex Corporation

CGNXNASDAQTechnologyScientific & Technical Instruments

$53.99Today:- (-)1Y +20.92%

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 Corporation (CGNX) Analyst Forecast

Analyst consensus ratings, 12-month price targets, and expert recommendations for Cognex Corporation stock.

Analyst Consensus Rating

Investment consensus from 16 professional research analysts

Consensus Rating

Buy
Based on 16 unique analysts
(18 total ratings in last 90 days)
High Confidence∞:1 Buy/Sell

Average Price Target

$77.80
+44.10% upside

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Strong Sell
Sell
Hold
Buy
Strong Buy

Latest CGNX Analyst Ratings & Recommendations

Recent analyst recommendations with rating changes and price target updates (last 90 days)

Guy Hardwick
Barclays
BuyMaintains
$80.00 → $85.00
Andrew Kaplowitz
Citi
HoldMaintains
$74.00
Guy Hardwick
Barclays
BuyMaintains
$80.00
Jamie Cook
Truist
HoldMaintains
$78.00 → $74.00
Amit Mehrotra
UBS
BuyMaintains
$80.00
Jay Huang
Bernstein
BuyReiterates
$75.00 → $85.00
Tomohiko Sano
JP Morgan
BuyReiterates
$75.00
Quinn Fredrickson
Baird
HoldMaintains
$78.00 → $70.00
Matt Summerville
DA Davidson
HoldMaintains
$65.00
Robert Jamieson
Needham
BuyMaintains
$80.00
Zacks Equity Research
Zacks Equity Research
BuyInitiates Coverage
-
Guy Hardwick
Barclays
BuyMaintains
$75.00 → $80.00
Helen Fang
HSBC
HoldDowngrades
$65.00
Kenneth Newman
KeyBanc
BuyReiterates
$80.00
Joseph C Giordano
TD Cowen
BuyInitiates Coverage
$85.00
Joe Ritchie
Goldman Sachs
BuyInitiates Coverage
$80.00 → $91.00
Piyush Avasthy
Citi
HoldMaintains
$72.00 → $74.00
Troy Jensen
Cantor Fitzgerald
BuyReiterates
$76.00 → $84.00

Source: Professional analyst ratings and price targets from the last 90 days. Data as of Oct 12, 2026. Data sources and methodology

Frequently Asked Questions

What is the analyst consensus rating for CGNX?

The analyst consensus rating for CGNX is Buy, based on the latest ratings from 16 analysts over the last 90 days.

What is the average price target for CGNX?

The average 12-month price target for CGNX is $77.80, representing an upside of 44.1% from the Oct 16, 2026 close of $53.99.

What do analyst ratings mean?

Analyst ratings indicate investment recommendations: Strong Buy and Buy are bullish signals suggesting the stock may outperform. Hold means the stock is fairly valued. Sell and Strong Sell are bearish signals suggesting potential underperformance. These ratings are based on fundamental analysis and valuation models.

What is a price target?

A price target is an analyst's projection of a stock's fair value over a specific timeframe, typically 12 months. Analysts use fundamental analysis, financial modeling, and industry comparisons to estimate where the stock should trade. Price targets can range from low (conservative) to high (optimistic) estimates.