NASDAQ:CGNX Cognex (CGNX) Stock Price, News & Analysis $39.36 -0.10 (-0.25%) As of 01:14 PM Eastern This is a fair market value price provided by Polygon.io. Learn more. Add Compare Share Share Stock Analysis Stock AnalysisAnalyst ForecastsChartCompetitorsDividendEarningsFinancialsHeadlinesInsider TradesOptions ChainOwnershipSEC FilingsShort InterestSustainabilityTrends About Cognex Stock (NASDAQ:CGNX) 30 days 90 days 365 days Advanced Chart View Price History Chart DataSkip Price History Chart Get Cognex alerts:Sign Up Key Stats Today's Range$38.96▼$40.0050-Day Range$35.61▼$41.0252-Week Range$34.98▼$53.13Volume543,084 shsAverage Volume1.06 million shsMarket Capitalization$6.75 billionP/E Ratio75.69Dividend Yield0.81%Price Target$47.92Consensus RatingModerate Buy Company OverviewCognex 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.Read More… Cognex Stock Analysis - MarketRank™See Top Rated MarketRank™ Stocks92nd Percentile Overall ScoreCGNX MarketRank™: Cognex scored higher than 92% of companies evaluated by MarketBeat, and ranked 36th out of 649 stocks in the computer and technology sector. Scores are calculated by averaging available category scores, with extra weight given to analysis and valuation. Analyst's Opinion2.3 / 5Analyst RatingModerate Buy Consensus RatingCognex has received a consensus rating of Moderate Buy. The company's average rating score is 2.58, and is based on 6 buy ratings, 4 hold ratings, and 1 sell rating.Amount of Analyst CoverageCognex has only been the subject of 4 research reports in the past 90 days.Read more about Cognex's stock forecast and price target. Earnings and Valuation3.1 / 5Proj. Earnings Growth68.42% Earnings GrowthEarnings for Cognex are expected to grow by 68.42% in the coming year, from $0.38 to $0.64 per share.Price to Earnings Ratio vs. the MarketThe P/E ratio of Cognex is 75.71, which means that it is trading at a less expensive P/E ratio than the market average P/E ratio of about 102.38.Price to Earnings Ratio vs. SectorThe P/E ratio of Cognex is 75.71, which means that it is trading at a less expensive P/E ratio than the Computer and Technology sector average P/E ratio of about 195.58.Price to Book Value per Share RatioCognex has a P/B Ratio of 4.51. P/B Ratios above 3 indicate that a company could be overvalued with respect to its assets and liabilities.Read more about Cognex's valuation and earnings. Short Interest3.0 / 5Short Interest LevelHealthy Percentage of Shares Shorted2.35% of the float of Cognex has been sold short.Short Interest Ratio / Days to CoverCognex has a short interest ratio ("days to cover") of 3.4, which is generally considered an acceptable ratio of short interest to trading volume.Change versus previous monthShort interest in Cognex has recently increased by 11.05%, indicating that investor sentiment is decreasing significantly. Dividend1.7 / 5Dividend StrengthWeak Dividend YieldCognex has a dividend yield of 0.83%, which is in the bottom 25% of all stocks that pay dividends.Dividend GrowthCognex does not have a long track record of dividend growth.Dividend CoverageThe dividend payout ratio of Cognex is 61.54%. This payout ratio is at a healthy, sustainable level, below 75%.Dividend SustainabilityBased on earnings estimates, Cognex will have a dividend payout ratio of 50.00% next year. This indicates that Cognex will be able to sustain or increase its dividend.Read more about Cognex's dividend. Sustainability and ESG1.7 / 5Environmental Score-2.12 Percentage of Shares Shorted2.35% of the float of Cognex has been sold short.Short Interest Ratio / Days to CoverCognex has a short interest ratio ("days to cover") of 3.4, which is generally considered an acceptable ratio of short interest to trading volume.Change versus previous monthShort interest in Cognex has recently increased by 11.05%, indicating that investor sentiment is decreasing significantly. News and Social Media4.0 / 5News Sentiment1.25 News SentimentCognex has a news sentiment score of 1.25. This score is calculated as an average of sentiment of articles about the company over the last seven days and ranges from 2 (good news) to -2 (bad news). This is a higher news sentiment than the 0.55 average news sentiment score of Computer and Technology companies.News Coverage This WeekMarketBeat has tracked 9 news articles for Cognex this week, compared to 7 articles on an average week.Search Interest6 people have searched for CGNX on MarketBeat in the last 30 days. This is an increase of 200% compared to the previous 30 days.MarketBeat Follows12 people have added Cognex to their MarketBeat watchlist in the last 30 days. This is an increase of 140% compared to the previous 30 days. Company Ownership2.5 / 5Insider TradingSelling Shares Insider Buying vs. Insider SellingIn the past three months, Cognex insiders have sold more of their company's stock than they have bought. Specifically, they have bought $0.00 in company stock and sold $1,151,538.00 in company stock.Percentage Held by InsidersOnly 1.10% of the stock of Cognex is held by insiders.Percentage Held by Institutions88.12% of the stock of Cognex is held by institutions. High institutional ownership can be a signal of strong market trust in this company.Read more about Cognex's insider trading history. Receive CGNX Stock News and Ratings via Email Sign-up to receive the latest news and ratings for Cognex and its competitors with MarketBeat's FREE daily newsletter. Email Address CGNX Stock News Headlines3 Underrated Robotics Stocks Poised for Major Growth (CGNX)Robotics firms that may deserve a closer look by investors include AeroVironment, Cognex, and Myomo, all of which offer compelling products and tech.February 3, 2025 | marketbeat.comBeyond Self-Driving Cars: Factory Automation Takes Center Stage (CGNX)The rising demands of the supply chain are creating a compelling opportunity for growth in the factory automation sector.February 1, 2025 | marketbeat.comGrab This Altcoin Before Trump's Crypto AnnouncementGrab This Altcoin Before Trump's Crypto Announcement Whatever it is, I expect it to pump the market, which is why I'm recommending ONE coin to all investors right now. February 11, 2025 | Crypto 101 Media (Ad)Brokerages Set Cognex Co. (NASDAQ:CGNX) Price Target at $47.92February 8 at 3:05 AM | americanbankingnews.comIs Cognex Corporation (CGNX) the Best Automation Stock to Buy According to Hedge Funds?February 7, 2025 | insidermonkey.comCognex: Vision Does Not Translate In ResultsJanuary 26, 2025 | seekingalpha.comCognex Corp (CGNX) Announces Q4 2024 Earnings Release and Conference CallJanuary 23, 2025 | gurufocus.comCognex Announces Fourth Quarter 2024 Earnings Release and Conference Call DatesJanuary 23, 2025 | prnewswire.comSee More Headlines CGNX Stock Analysis - Frequently Asked Questions How have CGNX shares performed this year? Cognex's stock was trading at $35.86 on January 1st, 2025. Since then, CGNX stock has increased by 9.8% and is now trading at $39.39. View the best growth stocks for 2025 here. How were Cognex's earnings last quarter? Cognex Co. (NASDAQ:CGNX) posted its earnings results on Wednesday, July, 31st. The scientific and technical instruments company reported $0.17 earnings per share (EPS) for the quarter, topping analysts' consensus estimates of $0.14 by $0.03. The business's quarterly revenue was down 1.6% on a year-over-year basis. When did Cognex's stock split? Cognex's stock split on the morning of Monday, December 4th 2017. The 2-1 split was announced on Monday, October 30th 2017. The newly minted shares were payable to shareholders after the closing bell on Friday, December 1st 2017. An investor that had 100 shares of stock prior to the split would have 200 shares after the split. Does Cognex have any subsidiaries? Cognex subsidiaries include ViDi Systems, Webscan Inc, *CHIARO TECHNOLOGIES, Enshape, AQSENSE, AssistWare Technology, Cognex Distribution, and more. Who are Cognex's major shareholders? Cognex's top institutional shareholders include William Blair Investment Management LLC (3.41%), Impax Asset Management Group plc (2.96%), Nordea Investment Management AB (1.31%) and Raymond James Financial Inc. (1.30%). Insiders that own company stock include Theodor Krantz, Anthony Sun, Dianne M Parrotte, Dennis Fehr, Joerg Kuechen, Carl Gerst and Patrick Alias. View institutional ownership trends. How do I buy shares of Cognex? Shares of CGNX stock can be purchased through any online brokerage account. Popular online brokerages with access to the U.S. stock market include Charles Schwab, E*TRADE, Fidelity, and Vanguard Brokerage Services. What other stocks do shareholders of Cognex own? Based on aggregate information from My MarketBeat watchlists, some other companies that Cognex investors own include Humana (HUM), American Water Works (AWK), Waste Connections (WCN), Voyager Therapeutics (VYGR), AUO (AUOTY), DiamondRock Hospitality (DRH) and The RMR Group (RMR). Company Calendar Last Earnings7/31/2024Ex-Dividend for 11/29 Dividend11/14/2024Dividend Payable11/29/2024Today2/11/2025Next Earnings (Estimated)4/30/2025Fiscal Year End12/31/2025Get Stock AlertsIndustry, Sector and Symbol Stock ExchangeNASDAQ SectorComputer and Technology Industry Process control instruments Sub-IndustryElectronic Equipment & Instruments Current SymbolNASDAQ:CGNX CUSIP19242210 CIK851205 Webwww.cognex.com Phone(508) 650-3000Fax508-650-3333Employees2,992Year Founded1981Price Target and Rating Average Stock Price Target$47.92 High Stock Price Target$58.00 Low Stock Price Target$39.00 Potential Upside/Downside+21.4%Consensus RatingModerate Buy Rating Score (0-4)2.58 Research Coverage12 Analysts Profitability EPS (Most Recent Fiscal Year)$0.52 Trailing P/E Ratio75.89 Forward P/E Ratio103.84 P/E GrowthN/ANet Income$113.23 million Net Margins10.10% Pretax Margin12.48% Return on Equity5.28% Return on Assets3.96% Debt Debt-to-Equity RatioN/A Current Ratio3.94 Quick Ratio3.03 Sales & Book Value Annual Sales$881.50 million Price / Sales7.68 Cash Flow$0.90 per share Price / Cash Flow44.07 Book Value$8.74 per share Price / Book4.51Miscellaneous Outstanding Shares171,515,000Free Float169,628,000Market Cap$6.77 billion OptionableOptionable Beta1.40 Social Links The Next 7 Blockbuster Stocks for Growth InvestorsWondering what the next stocks will be that hit it big, with solid fundamentals? 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