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CompanyCurrent Price50-Day Moving Average52-Week RangeMarket CapBetaAvg. VolumeToday's Volume
Cognex Corporation stock logo
CGNX
Cognex
$32.61
+1.7%
$29.82
$22.67
$53.13
$5.47B1.472.10 million shs239,817 shs
MKS Inc. stock logo
MKSI
MKS
$103.97
+3.2%
$86.36
$54.84
$147.40
$6.99B1.871.05 million shs100,106 shs
Novanta Inc. stock logo
NOVT
Novanta
$132.35
+1.2%
$124.27
$98.76
$187.12
$4.76B1.45220,400 shs38,374 shs
Teradyne, Inc. stock logo
TER
Teradyne
$94.44
+2.7%
$82.01
$65.77
$163.21
$15.15B1.73.26 million shs1.07 million shs
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Compare Price Performance

Company1-Day Performance7-Day Performance30-Day Performance90-Day Performance1-Year Performance
Cognex Corporation stock logo
CGNX
Cognex
+1.04%+4.36%+7.08%+4.77%-30.93%
MKS Inc. stock logo
MKSI
MKS
+1.37%+2.96%+23.80%+23.92%-22.22%
Novanta Inc. stock logo
NOVT
Novanta
+1.47%+3.60%+5.70%+1.69%-17.09%
Teradyne, Inc. stock logo
TER
Teradyne
+2.22%+1.69%+18.16%+9.93%-37.80%
CompanyOverall ScoreAnalyst's OpinionShort Interest ScoreDividend StrengthESG ScoreNews and Social Media SentimentCompany OwnershipEarnings & Valuation
Cognex Corporation stock logo
CGNX
Cognex
4.8466 of 5 stars
3.34.04.21.73.31.71.9
MKS Inc. stock logo
MKSI
MKS
4.6462 of 5 stars
3.52.01.72.92.21.72.5
Novanta Inc. stock logo
NOVT
Novanta
2.1433 of 5 stars
2.03.00.00.02.41.71.9
Teradyne, Inc. stock logo
TER
Teradyne
4.8319 of 5 stars
3.33.01.73.43.41.72.5
CompanyConsensus Rating ScoreConsensus RatingConsensus Price Target% Upside from Current Price
Cognex Corporation stock logo
CGNX
Cognex
2.50
Moderate Buy$39.1720.11% Upside
MKS Inc. stock logo
MKSI
MKS
2.92
Moderate Buy$130.8225.82% Upside
Novanta Inc. stock logo
NOVT
Novanta
2.00
Hold$160.0020.89% Upside
Teradyne, Inc. stock logo
TER
Teradyne
2.63
Moderate Buy$114.3321.07% Upside

Current Analyst Ratings Breakdown

Latest CGNX, MKSI, NOVT, and TER Analyst Ratings

DateCompanyBrokerageActionRatingPrice TargetDetails
6/24/2025
MKS Inc. stock logo
MKSI
MKS
Cantor Fitzgerald
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Boost Price TargetOverweight ➝ Overweight$110.00 ➝ $120.00
6/24/2025
Teradyne, Inc. stock logo
TER
Teradyne
Cantor Fitzgerald
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Set Price TargetOverweight ➝ Overweight$90.00 ➝ $105.00
6/16/2025
Cognex Corporation stock logo
CGNX
Cognex
DA Davidson
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Reiterated RatingNeutral ➝ Neutral$32.00
6/16/2025
Cognex Corporation stock logo
CGNX
Cognex
Robert W. Baird
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Boost Price TargetNeutral ➝ Neutral$30.00 ➝ $32.00
6/12/2025
Cognex Corporation stock logo
CGNX
Cognex
The Goldman Sachs Group
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Boost Price TargetSell ➝ Sell$29.00 ➝ $32.00
6/11/2025
Cognex Corporation stock logo
CGNX
Cognex
Needham & Company LLC
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Boost Price TargetBuy ➝ Buy$33.00 ➝ $36.00
5/23/2025
MKS Inc. stock logo
MKSI
MKS
Morgan Stanley
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Boost Price TargetOverweight ➝ Overweight$93.00 ➝ $100.00
5/20/2025
MKS Inc. stock logo
MKSI
MKS
Deutsche Bank Aktiengesellschaft
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UpgradeHold ➝ Buy$110.00
5/9/2025
MKS Inc. stock logo
MKSI
MKS
Morgan Stanley
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Boost Price TargetOverweight ➝ Overweight$85.00 ➝ $93.00
5/9/2025
MKS Inc. stock logo
MKSI
MKS
Needham & Company LLC
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Lower Price TargetBuy ➝ Buy$145.00 ➝ $140.00
5/6/2025
Cognex Corporation stock logo
CGNX
Cognex
The Goldman Sachs Group
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Lower Price TargetSell ➝ Sell$33.00 ➝ $29.00
(Data available from 7/2/2022 forward. View 10+ years of historical ratings with our analyst ratings screener.)
CompanyAnnual RevenuePrice/SalesCashflowPrice/CashBook ValuePrice/Book
Cognex Corporation stock logo
CGNX
Cognex
$914.52M5.99$0.72 per share45.34$8.93 per share3.65
MKS Inc. stock logo
MKSI
MKS
$3.59B1.96$12.79 per share8.13$34.50 per share3.01
Novanta Inc. stock logo
NOVT
Novanta
$949.24M5.02$4.77 per share27.76$20.76 per share6.38
Teradyne, Inc. stock logo
TER
Teradyne
$2.82B5.37$4.16 per share22.71$17.31 per share5.46
CompanyNet IncomeEPSTrailing P/E RatioForward P/E RatioP/E GrowthNet MarginsReturn on Equity (ROE)Return on Assets (ROA)Next Earnings Date
Cognex Corporation stock logo
CGNX
Cognex
$106.17M$0.6847.9537.48N/A12.80%6.37%4.81%7/30/2025 (Estimated)
MKS Inc. stock logo
MKSI
MKS
$190M$3.3530.9212.081.126.21%20.67%5.49%8/6/2025 (Estimated)
Novanta Inc. stock logo
NOVT
Novanta
$64.09M$1.9667.5335.96N/A7.42%15.06%7.97%8/5/2025 (Estimated)
Teradyne, Inc. stock logo
TER
Teradyne
$542.37M$3.5426.6718.523.9319.86%20.06%15.23%7/23/2025 (Estimated)

Latest CGNX, MKSI, NOVT, and TER Earnings

DateQuarterCompanyConsensus EstimateReported EPSBeat/MissGap EPSRevenue EstimateActual RevenueDetails
7/30/2025Q2 2025
Cognex Corporation stock logo
CGNX
Cognex
$0.23N/AN/AN/A$246.70 millionN/A
7/23/2025Q2 2025
Teradyne, Inc. stock logo
TER
Teradyne
$0.54N/AN/AN/A$649.02 millionN/A
5/7/2025Q1 2025
MKS Inc. stock logo
MKSI
MKS
$1.42$1.71+$0.29$0.77$913.59 million$936.00 million
5/6/2025Q1 2025
Novanta Inc. stock logo
NOVT
Novanta
$0.68$0.74+$0.06$0.59$233.34 million$233.37 million
4/28/2025Q1 2025
Teradyne, Inc. stock logo
TER
Teradyne
$0.61$0.75+$0.14$0.60$680.54 million$685.70 million
CompanyAnnual PayoutDividend Yield3-Year Dividend GrowthPayout RatioYears of Consecutive Growth
Cognex Corporation stock logo
CGNX
Cognex
$0.320.98%N/A47.06%10 Years
MKS Inc. stock logo
MKSI
MKS
$0.880.85%N/A26.27%N/A
Novanta Inc. stock logo
NOVT
Novanta
N/AN/AN/AN/AN/A
Teradyne, Inc. stock logo
TER
Teradyne
$0.480.51%N/A13.56%1 Years

Latest CGNX, MKSI, NOVT, and TER Dividends

AnnouncementCompanyPeriodAmountYieldEx-Dividend DateRecord DatePayable Date
5/8/2025
Teradyne, Inc. stock logo
TER
Teradyne
quarterly$0.120.62%5/22/20255/22/20256/13/2025
5/12/2025
MKS Inc. stock logo
MKSI
MKS
quarterly$0.220.96%5/27/20255/27/20256/6/2025
4/30/2025
Cognex Corporation stock logo
CGNX
Cognex
quarterly$0.081.1%5/15/20255/15/20255/29/2025
(Data available from 1/1/2013 forward)
CompanyDebt-to-Equity RatioCurrent RatioQuick Ratio
Cognex Corporation stock logo
CGNX
Cognex
N/A
3.14
2.31
MKS Inc. stock logo
MKSI
MKS
1.87
3.11
1.96
Novanta Inc. stock logo
NOVT
Novanta
0.50
2.56
1.70
Teradyne, Inc. stock logo
TER
Teradyne
N/A
2.70
2.17

Institutional Ownership

CompanyInstitutional Ownership
Cognex Corporation stock logo
CGNX
Cognex
88.12%
MKS Inc. stock logo
MKSI
MKS
99.79%
Novanta Inc. stock logo
NOVT
Novanta
98.35%
Teradyne, Inc. stock logo
TER
Teradyne
99.77%

Insider Ownership

CompanyInsider Ownership
Cognex Corporation stock logo
CGNX
Cognex
1.60%
MKS Inc. stock logo
MKSI
MKS
0.51%
Novanta Inc. stock logo
NOVT
Novanta
1.20%
Teradyne, Inc. stock logo
TER
Teradyne
0.16%
CompanyEmployeesShares OutstandingFree FloatOptionable
Cognex Corporation stock logo
CGNX
Cognex
2,440167.87 million165.18 millionOptionable
MKS Inc. stock logo
MKSI
MKS
6,40067.45 million67.10 millionOptionable
Novanta Inc. stock logo
NOVT
Novanta
3,00035.97 million35.54 millionOptionable
Teradyne, Inc. stock logo
TER
Teradyne
6,500160.42 million160.16 millionOptionable

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Cognex stock logo

Cognex NASDAQ:CGNX

$32.61 +0.56 (+1.74%)
As of 11:26 AM Eastern
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Cognex Corporation provides machine vision products that capture and analyze visual information to automate manufacturing and distribution tasks worldwide. Its machine vision products are used to automate the manufacturing and tracking of discrete items, including mobile phones, electric vehicle batteries, and e-commerce packages by locating, identifying, inspecting, and measuring them during the manufacturing or distribution process. The company offers VisionPro software, a suite of patented vision tools for advanced programming; QuickBuild that allows customers to build vision applications with a graphical, flowchart-based programming interface; and Cognex deep learning vision software. It also provides a range of inspection tasks, including part location, identification, measurement, assembly verification, and robotic guidance; vision sensors for vision applications, such as checking the presence and size of parts; and the In-Sight product line of vision systems and sensors. In addition, the company offers DataMan, an image-based barcode readers and barcode verifiers. It sells its products to automotive, logistics, consumer electronics, medical-related, semiconductor, consumer products, food and beverage, and others, as well as through a network of distributors and integrators. The company was incorporated in 1981 and is headquartered in Natick, Massachusetts.

MKS stock logo

MKS NASDAQ:MKSI

$103.97 +3.25 (+3.23%)
As of 11:26 AM Eastern
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MKS Instruments, Inc. provides foundational technology solutions to semiconductor manufacturing, electronics and packaging, and specialty industrial applications in the United States, Germany, China, South Korea, and internationally. It operates through Vacuum Solutions Division (VSD), Photonics Solutions Division (PSD), and Material Solutions Division (MSD) segments. The VSD segment provides foundational technology solutions, including pressure measurement and control, flow measurement and control, gas and vapor delivery, gas composition analysis, electronic control technology, reactive gas generation and delivery, power generation and delivery, and vacuum technology. The PSD segment offers range of solutions, which include lasers, beam measurement and profiling, precision motion control, vibration isolation systems, photonics instruments, temperature sensing, opto-mechanical components, optical elements, systems for flexible PCB laser processing, and laser-based systems, as well as high density interconnect PCB and package manufacturing. The MSD segment develops, process, and manufactures technologies comprising advanced surface modification, electroless and electrolytic plating, and surface finishing for chemistry, equipment, software, and services markets, as well as high-technology applications. In addition, the company sells its products and services through direct sales, network of independent distributors, and sales representatives, as well as websites, including product catalogs. The company was incorporated in 1961 and is headquartered in Andover, Massachusetts.

Novanta stock logo

Novanta NASDAQ:NOVT

$132.35 +1.53 (+1.17%)
As of 11:25 AM Eastern
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Novanta, Inc. engages in the provision of core technology solutions to healthcare and advanced industrial original equipment manufacturers. It operates through the following segments: Photonics, Vision, and Precision Motion. The Photonics segment designs, manufactures, and markets photonics-based solutions, including laser scanning and laser beam delivery, CO2 laser, continuous wave and ultrafast laser, and optical light engine products. The Vision segment offers a range of medical grade technologies, including medical insufflators, pumps and related disposables, surgical displays and operating room integration technologies, optical data collection and machine vision technologies, radio frequency identification technologies, thermal printers, spectrometry technologies, and embedded touch screen solutions. The Precision Motion segment includes optical encoders, precision motor and motion control technology, air bearing spindles, and precision machined components to customers. The company was founded in 1968 and is headquartered in Bedford, MA.

Teradyne stock logo

Teradyne NASDAQ:TER

$94.44 +2.52 (+2.74%)
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Teradyne, Inc. designs, develops, manufactures, and sells automated test systems and robotics products worldwide. It operates through four segments; Semiconductor Test, System Test, Robotics, and Wireless Test. The Semiconductor Test segment offers products and services for wafer level and device package testing of semiconductor devices in automotive, industrial, communications, consumer, smartphones, cloud, computer and electronic game, and other applications. This segment also provides FLEX test platform systems; J750 test system to address the volume semiconductor devices, including microcontrollers; Magnum platform that tests memory devices, such as flash memory and DRAM; and ETS platform for semiconductor manufacturers, and assembly and test subcontractors in the analog/mixed signal markets. It serves integrated device manufacturers that integrate the fabrication of silicon wafers into their business; fabless companies that outsource the manufacturing of silicon wafers; foundries; and semiconductor assembly and test providers. The System Test segment offers defense/aerospace test instrumentation and systems; storage and system level test systems; and circuit-board test and inspection systems. The Wireless Test segment provides wireless test solutions for silicon validation, wireless module manufacturing, and wireless end device manufacturing under the LitePoint brand. This segment also offers IQxel-MX and IQxel-MW7G series products for edge measurement performance in the manufacturing of connectivity products; IQxstream-5G and IQgig-5G family products to support 4G and 5G technologies; and IQgig-UWB+ for certification and manufacturing test support for ultra wideband products. The Robotics segment provides collaborative robotic arms, autonomous mobile robots, and advanced robotic control software for manufacturing, logistics, and industrial customers. The company was incorporated in 1960 and is headquartered in North Reading, Massachusetts.