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Comparative Price Performance Over Time

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CompanyCurrent Price50-Day Moving Average52-Week RangeMarket CapBetaAvg. VolumeToday's Volume
Cognex Co. stock logo
CGNX
Cognex
$43.79
+1.0%
$40.67
$34.28
$59.51
$7.52B1.48906,843 shs1.41 million shs
MKS Instruments, Inc. stock logo
MKSI
MKS Instruments
$122.02
+3.4%
$123.50
$63.44
$135.51
$8.18B1.69594,867 shs612,390 shs
Mesa Laboratories, Inc. stock logo
MLAB
Mesa Laboratories
$115.50
+1.9%
$105.67
$82.86
$170.84
$622.55M0.8234,123 shs33,304 shs
Sensata Technologies Holding plc stock logo
ST
Sensata Technologies
$40.07
+1.7%
$35.49
$30.56
$47.41
$6.03B1.322.19 million shs3.54 million shs
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Price Performance

Company1-Day Performance7-Day Performance30-Day Performance90-Day Performance1-Year Performance
Cognex Co. stock logo
CGNX
Cognex
+0.99%+7.83%+7.30%+19.03%-7.52%
MKS Instruments, Inc. stock logo
MKSI
MKS Instruments
+3.42%+1.05%-8.01%+11.59%+47.78%
Mesa Laboratories, Inc. stock logo
MLAB
Mesa Laboratories
+1.88%+11.93%+15.73%+22.87%-31.45%
Sensata Technologies Holding plc stock logo
ST
Sensata Technologies
+1.67%+14.62%+9.03%+9.60%-4.41%

MarketRank™

CompanyOverall ScoreAnalyst's OpinionShort Interest ScoreDividend StrengthESG ScoreNews and Social Media SentimentCompany OwnershipEarnings & Valuation
Cognex Co. stock logo
CGNX
Cognex
4.7223 of 5 stars
3.23.02.51.71.82.53.1
MKS Instruments, Inc. stock logo
MKSI
MKS Instruments
3.8336 of 5 stars
1.44.00.82.93.32.51.9
Mesa Laboratories, Inc. stock logo
MLAB
Mesa Laboratories
3.3743 of 5 stars
2.55.00.80.03.31.71.9
Sensata Technologies Holding plc stock logo
ST
Sensata Technologies
4.4151 of 5 stars
2.05.01.72.83.81.71.9

Analyst Ratings

CompanyConsensus Rating ScoreConsensus RatingConsensus Price Target% Upside from Current Price
Cognex Co. stock logo
CGNX
Cognex
2.36
Hold$48.5810.95% Upside
MKS Instruments, Inc. stock logo
MKSI
MKS Instruments
2.75
Moderate Buy$128.755.52% Upside
Mesa Laboratories, Inc. stock logo
MLAB
Mesa Laboratories
3.00
Buy$130.0012.55% Upside
Sensata Technologies Holding plc stock logo
ST
Sensata Technologies
2.00
Hold$42.004.82% Upside

Current Analyst Ratings

Latest MKSI, ST, CGNX, and MLAB Analyst Ratings

DateCompanyBrokerageActionRatingPrice TargetDetails
5/3/2024
Cognex Co. stock logo
CGNX
Cognex
Sanford C. Bernstein
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Boost Price TargetOutperform ➝ Outperform$52.00 ➝ $55.00
5/3/2024
Cognex Co. stock logo
CGNX
Cognex
Stephens
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Boost Price TargetEqual Weight ➝ Equal Weight$40.00 ➝ $45.00
5/3/2024
Cognex Co. stock logo
CGNX
Cognex
Robert W. Baird
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Boost Price TargetNeutral ➝ Neutral$40.00 ➝ $44.00
5/3/2024
Cognex Co. stock logo
CGNX
Cognex
Needham & Company LLC
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Boost Price TargetBuy ➝ Buy$46.00 ➝ $48.00
4/30/2024
Sensata Technologies Holding plc stock logo
ST
Sensata Technologies
Truist Financial
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Boost Price TargetHold ➝ Hold$36.00 ➝ $46.00
4/30/2024
Sensata Technologies Holding plc stock logo
ST
Sensata Technologies
Robert W. Baird
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Boost Price TargetNeutral ➝ Neutral$37.00 ➝ $47.00
4/30/2024
Sensata Technologies Holding plc stock logo
ST
Sensata Technologies
Evercore ISI
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Boost Price TargetIn-Line ➝ In-Line$36.00 ➝ $44.00
4/30/2024
Sensata Technologies Holding plc stock logo
ST
Sensata Technologies
Stifel Nicolaus
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Boost Price TargetHold ➝ Hold$36.00 ➝ $43.00
4/9/2024
Sensata Technologies Holding plc stock logo
ST
Sensata Technologies
The Goldman Sachs Group
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Reiterated RatingBuy ➝ Neutral$44.00 ➝ $36.00
4/9/2024
Sensata Technologies Holding plc stock logo
ST
Sensata Technologies
Jefferies Financial Group
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Initiated CoverageHold$40.00
4/8/2024
Cognex Co. stock logo
CGNX
Cognex
Citigroup
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Boost Price TargetNeutral ➝ Neutral$41.00 ➝ $43.00
(Data available from 5/4/2021 forward. View 10+ years of historical ratings with our analyst ratings screener.)

Sales & Book Value

CompanyAnnual RevenuePrice/SalesCashflowPrice/CashBook ValuePrice/Book
Cognex Co. stock logo
CGNX
Cognex
$837.55M8.97$0.89 per share49.42$8.68 per share5.04
MKS Instruments, Inc. stock logo
MKSI
MKS Instruments
$3.62B2.26$40.67 per share3.00$36.96 per share3.30
Mesa Laboratories, Inc. stock logo
MLAB
Mesa Laboratories
$219.08M2.84$12.12 per share9.53$73.60 per share1.57
Sensata Technologies Holding plc stock logo
ST
Sensata Technologies
$4.05B1.49$7.98 per share5.02$19.77 per share2.03

Profitability & Earnings

CompanyNet IncomeEPSTrailing P/E RatioForward P/E RatioP/E GrowthNet MarginsReturn on Equity (ROE)Return on Assets (ROA)Next Earnings Date
Cognex Co. stock logo
CGNX
Cognex
$113.23M$0.5875.5049.76N/A11.76%6.81%5.06%8/1/2024 (Estimated)
MKS Instruments, Inc. stock logo
MKSI
MKS Instruments
-$1.84B-$27.55N/A18.713.88-50.80%9.95%3.05%5/8/2024 (Confirmed)
Mesa Laboratories, Inc. stock logo
MLAB
Mesa Laboratories
$930K$0.17679.4516.06N/A0.45%7.41%4.34%5/24/2024 (Confirmed)
Sensata Technologies Holding plc stock logo
ST
Sensata Technologies
-$3.91M-$0.11N/A9.560.95-0.35%17.58%6.80%7/23/2024 (Estimated)

Latest MKSI, ST, CGNX, and MLAB Earnings

DateQuarterCompanyConsensus EstimateReported EPSBeat/MissGap EPSRevenue EstimateActual RevenueDetails
5/24/2024N/A
Mesa Laboratories, Inc. stock logo
MLAB
Mesa Laboratories
$2.33N/A-$2.33N/AN/AN/A  
5/8/2024N/A
MKS Instruments, Inc. stock logo
MKSI
MKS Instruments
$0.75N/A-$0.75N/AN/AN/A  
4/29/2024Q1 2024
Sensata Technologies Holding plc stock logo
ST
Sensata Technologies
$0.86$0.89+$0.03$1.28$986.51 million$1.01 billion      
2/15/202412/31/2023
Cognex Co. stock logo
CGNX
Cognex
$0.07$0.11+$0.04$0.15$189.16 million$196.70 million      
2/7/2024Q4 2023
MKS Instruments, Inc. stock logo
MKSI
MKS Instruments
$0.89$1.17+$0.28$3.36$845.25 million$893.00 million    
2/6/202412/31/2023
Sensata Technologies Holding plc stock logo
ST
Sensata Technologies
$0.86$0.81-$0.05$2.96$978.05 million$992.50 million    
2/5/2024Q3 2024
Mesa Laboratories, Inc. stock logo
MLAB
Mesa Laboratories
$1.47$1.46-$0.01$2.53$54.90 million$53.47 million

Dividends

CompanyAnnual PayoutDividend Yield3-Year Dividend GrowthPayout RatioYears of Consecutive Growth
Cognex Co. stock logo
CGNX
Cognex
$0.300.69%+8.20%51.72%9 Years
MKS Instruments, Inc. stock logo
MKSI
MKS Instruments
$0.880.72%+3.23%N/A N/A
Mesa Laboratories, Inc. stock logo
MLAB
Mesa Laboratories
$0.640.55%N/A376.49%N/A
Sensata Technologies Holding plc stock logo
ST
Sensata Technologies
$0.481.20%N/AN/A 1 Years

Latest MKSI, ST, CGNX, and MLAB Dividends

AnnouncementCompanyPeriodAmountYieldEx-Dividend DateRecord DatePayable Date
4/2/2024
Mesa Laboratories, Inc. stock logo
MLAB
Mesa Laboratories
Quarterly$0.160.63%5/31/20245/31/20246/14/2024
5/2/2024
Cognex Co. stock logo
CGNX
Cognex
Quarterly$0.07500.69%5/15/20245/16/20245/30/2024
4/24/2024
Sensata Technologies Holding plc stock logo
ST
Sensata Technologies
Quarterly$0.121.39%5/7/20245/8/20245/22/2024
2/15/2024
Cognex Co. stock logo
CGNX
Cognex
Quarterly$0.07500.78%2/28/20242/29/20243/14/2024
2/5/2024
MKS Instruments, Inc. stock logo
MKSI
MKS Instruments
quarterly$0.220.8%2/23/20242/26/20243/8/2024
(Data available from 1/1/2013 forward)

Debt

CompanyDebt-to-Equity RatioCurrent RatioQuick Ratio
Cognex Co. stock logo
CGNX
Cognex
N/A
3.52
3.40
MKS Instruments, Inc. stock logo
MKSI
MKS Instruments
1.90
3.18
2.01
Mesa Laboratories, Inc. stock logo
MLAB
Mesa Laboratories
0.58
2.68
1.86
Sensata Technologies Holding plc stock logo
ST
Sensata Technologies
1.14
2.64
1.69

Ownership

Institutional Ownership

CompanyInstitutional Ownership
Cognex Co. stock logo
CGNX
Cognex
88.12%
MKS Instruments, Inc. stock logo
MKSI
MKS Instruments
99.79%
Mesa Laboratories, Inc. stock logo
MLAB
Mesa Laboratories
90.60%
Sensata Technologies Holding plc stock logo
ST
Sensata Technologies
99.42%

Insider Ownership

CompanyInsider Ownership
Cognex Co. stock logo
CGNX
Cognex
1.10%
MKS Instruments, Inc. stock logo
MKSI
MKS Instruments
0.46%
Mesa Laboratories, Inc. stock logo
MLAB
Mesa Laboratories
5.20%
Sensata Technologies Holding plc stock logo
ST
Sensata Technologies
1.00%

Miscellaneous

CompanyEmployeesShares OutstandingFree FloatOptionable
Cognex Co. stock logo
CGNX
Cognex
2,992171.63 million169.75 millionOptionable
MKS Instruments, Inc. stock logo
MKSI
MKS Instruments
10,20067.06 million66.75 millionOptionable
Mesa Laboratories, Inc. stock logo
MLAB
Mesa Laboratories
6985.39 million5.11 millionNot Optionable
Sensata Technologies Holding plc stock logo
ST
Sensata Technologies
19,400150.50 million149.00 millionOptionable

MKSI, ST, CGNX, and MLAB Headlines

SourceHeadline
Heres Why Sensata (ST) is a Strong Value StockHere's Why Sensata (ST) is a Strong Value Stock
zacks.com - May 3 at 10:46 AM
We Wouldnt Be Too Quick To Buy Sensata Technologies Holding plc (NYSE:ST) Before It Goes Ex-DividendWe Wouldn't Be Too Quick To Buy Sensata Technologies Holding plc (NYSE:ST) Before It Goes Ex-Dividend
finance.yahoo.com - May 3 at 8:44 AM
Why Sensata (ST) is a Top Momentum Stock for the Long-TermWhy Sensata (ST) is a Top Momentum Stock for the Long-Term
zacks.com - May 2 at 10:55 AM
Sensata Technologies Holding plc (NYSE:ST) Shares Sold by Truist Financial CorpSensata Technologies Holding plc (NYSE:ST) Shares Sold by Truist Financial Corp
marketbeat.com - May 2 at 5:30 AM
Sensata Technologies (NYSE:ST) Price Target Increased to $47.00 by Analysts at Robert W. BairdSensata Technologies (NYSE:ST) Price Target Increased to $47.00 by Analysts at Robert W. Baird
americanbankingnews.com - May 1 at 7:50 AM
Sensata Technologies (NYSE:ST) Given New $46.00 Price Target at Truist FinancialSensata Technologies (NYSE:ST) Given New $46.00 Price Target at Truist Financial
americanbankingnews.com - May 1 at 6:46 AM
Sensata Technologies (NYSE:ST) Price Target Increased to $43.00 by Analysts at Stifel NicolausSensata Technologies (NYSE:ST) Price Target Increased to $43.00 by Analysts at Stifel Nicolaus
americanbankingnews.com - May 1 at 5:16 AM
Sensata Technologies (NYSE:ST) Price Target Increased to $44.00 by Analysts at Evercore ISISensata Technologies (NYSE:ST) Price Target Increased to $44.00 by Analysts at Evercore ISI
americanbankingnews.com - May 1 at 4:14 AM
Sensata Technologies (NYSE:ST) Shares Gap Up  on Better-Than-Expected EarningsSensata Technologies (NYSE:ST) Shares Gap Up on Better-Than-Expected Earnings
americanbankingnews.com - May 1 at 1:26 AM
Sensata soars as CEO exits, activist Elliott gets board seat - analystsSensata soars as CEO exits, activist Elliott gets board seat - analysts
msn.com - April 30 at 10:05 PM
Arnhold LLC Makes New $9.87 Million Investment in Sensata Technologies Holding plc (NYSE:ST)Arnhold LLC Makes New $9.87 Million Investment in Sensata Technologies Holding plc (NYSE:ST)
marketbeat.com - April 30 at 9:51 PM
Sensata Technologies surges as Elliott gains board seat, CEO steps downSensata Technologies surges as Elliott gains board seat, CEO steps down
in.investing.com - April 30 at 5:05 PM
Sensata Analysts Boost Their Forecasts After Upbeat EarningsSensata Analysts Boost Their Forecasts After Upbeat Earnings
msn.com - April 30 at 5:05 PM
Sensata Technologies (ST) Stock Trades Up, Here Is WhySensata Technologies (ST) Stock Trades Up, Here Is Why
finance.yahoo.com - April 30 at 5:05 PM
Sensata Technologies (NYSE:ST) Price Target Increased to $46.00 by Analysts at Truist FinancialSensata Technologies (NYSE:ST) Price Target Increased to $46.00 by Analysts at Truist Financial
marketbeat.com - April 30 at 1:31 PM
Billionaire Paul Singer Is Betting Big on Sensata (ST) StockBillionaire Paul Singer Is Betting Big on Sensata (ST) Stock
investorplace.com - April 30 at 11:49 AM
Sensata Technologies (NYSE:ST) Shares Gap Up  After Better-Than-Expected EarningsSensata Technologies (NYSE:ST) Shares Gap Up After Better-Than-Expected Earnings
marketbeat.com - April 30 at 11:00 AM
Sensatas (ST) Q1 Earnings and Revenues Surpass EstimatesSensata's (ST) Q1 Earnings and Revenues Surpass Estimates
zacks.com - April 30 at 10:20 AM
Sensata Technologies (NYSE:ST) Announces Quarterly  Earnings ResultsSensata Technologies (NYSE:ST) Announces Quarterly Earnings Results
marketbeat.com - April 30 at 8:38 AM
Sensata Technologies: Navigating Headwinds with a Hold Rating Amid Leadership Transition and Market ShiftsSensata Technologies: Navigating Headwinds with a Hold Rating Amid Leadership Transition and Market Shifts
markets.businessinsider.com - April 30 at 3:17 AM
Sensata Technologies Holding PLC (ST) (Q1 2024) Earnings Call Transcript Highlights: Navigating ...Sensata Technologies Holding PLC (ST) (Q1 2024) Earnings Call Transcript Highlights: Navigating ...
finance.yahoo.com - April 30 at 3:17 AM
Sensata Technologies Shares Gain 17% On 1Q Beat, Activist DealSensata Technologies Shares Gain 17% On 1Q Beat, Activist Deal
marketwatch.com - April 29 at 10:17 PM
Sensata jumps after hours amid agreement with activist Elliott, CEO exitSensata jumps after hours amid agreement with activist Elliott, CEO exit
msn.com - April 29 at 10:17 PM
ST Stock Earnings: Sensata Technologies Beats EPS, Beats Revenue for Q1 2024ST Stock Earnings: Sensata Technologies Beats EPS, Beats Revenue for Q1 2024
markets.businessinsider.com - April 29 at 10:17 PM

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Company Descriptions

Cognex logo

Cognex

NASDAQ:CGNX
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 Instruments logo

MKS Instruments

NASDAQ:MKSI
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.
Mesa Laboratories logo

Mesa Laboratories

NASDAQ:MLAB
Mesa Laboratories, Inc. develops, manufactures, and sells life sciences tools and quality control products and services in North America, Europe, the Asia Pacific, and internationally. It operates in four segments: Clinical Genomics, Sterilization and Disinfection Control, Biopharmaceutical Development, and Calibration Solutions. The Clinical Genomics segment develops, manufactures, and sells genetic analysis tools that include MassARRAY system and consumables, including chips, panels, and chemical reagent solutions used by clinical labs to perform genomic clinical testing in various therapeutic areas, such as screenings for hereditary diseases, pharmacogenetics, and oncology related applications. The Sterilization and Disinfection Control segment manufactures and sells biological, cleaning, and chemical indicators that are used to assess the effectiveness of sterilization and disinfection processes in the hospital, dental, medical device, and pharmaceutical industries. This segment also provides testing and laboratory services primarily to the dental industry. The Biopharmaceutical Development segment develops, manufactures, and sells automated systems for protein analysis and peptide synthesis solutions. This segment's solutions include protein analysis comprising analysis equipment, CDs, kits, and buffers; and peptide synthesizers that enable customers to automate chemical synthesis of peptides that are used in the creation of peptide therapies, biomaterials, cosmetics, and general research. The Calibration Solutions segment designs, manufactures, and markets quality control products to measure or calibrate temperature, pressure, pH, and humidity for health and safety purposes in the hospital, medical device manufacturing, pharmaceutical manufacturing, and various laboratory environments. This segment's products include continuous monitoring systems, dialysate meters and consumables, data loggers, gas flow calibration and air sampling equipment, and torque testing systems. The company was incorporated in 1982 and is headquartered in Lakewood, Colorado.
Sensata Technologies logo

Sensata Technologies

NYSE:ST
Sensata Technologies Holding plc develops, manufactures, and sells sensors and sensor-rich solutions, electrical protection components and systems, and other products used in mission-critical systems and applications in the United States and internationally. It operates in two segments, Performance Sensing and Sensing Solutions. The Performance Sensing segment offers pressure, temperature, and position sensors, high-voltage solutions, and other solutions used in mission-critical systems and applications, such as tire pressure monitoring, thermal management, electrical protection, regenerative braking, powertrain for engine/transmission, and exhaust management for automobiles, on-road trucks, and off-road equipment customers. The Sensing Solutions segment provides application-specific sensor and electrical protection products, such as pressure, temperature, and position sensors; motor and compressor protectors; high-voltage contactors; solid state relays; bimetal electromechanical controls; power inverters; charge controllers; battery management systems; operator controls; and power conversion systems. It serves automotive, on-road truck, construction, and original equipment manufacturers in agriculture, control, appliance, medical, energy and charging infrastructure, data/telecom, and aerospace and defense industries, as well as systems integrators, aerospace, and motor and compressor distributors. Sensata Technologies Holding plc was founded in 1916 and is headquartered in Attleboro, Massachusetts.