NASDAQ:CGNX Cognex (CGNX) Stock Price, News & Analysis $49.68 +0.99 (+2.03%) (As of 07/26/2024 ET) Add Compare Share Share Today's Range$48.94▼$50.2050-Day Range$42.28▼$52.9152-Week Range$34.28▼$55.08Volume808,322 shsAverage Volume1.32 million shsMarket Capitalization$8.53 billionP/E Ratio85.66Dividend Yield0.60%Price Target$50.14 Stock AnalysisStock AnalysisAnalyst ForecastsChartCompetitorsDividendEarningsFinancialsHeadlinesInsider TradesOptions ChainOwnershipSEC FilingsShort InterestSustainabilityTrendsStock AnalysisAnalyst ForecastsChartCompetitorsDividendEarningsFinancialsHeadlinesInsider TradesOptions ChainOwnershipSEC FilingsShort InterestSustainabilityTrends Get Cognex alerts: Email Address Cognex MarketRank™ Stock AnalysisAnalyst RatingHold2.47 Rating ScoreUpside/Downside0.9% Upside$50.14 Price TargetShort InterestBearish2.71% of Float Sold ShortDividend StrengthWeakBased on Four FactorsSustainability-2.12Upright™ Environmental ScoreNews Sentiment0.58Based on 19 Articles This WeekInsider TradingN/AProj. Earnings Growth89.13%From $0.46 to $0.87 Per ShareSee Full Details Hide Full Details Overall MarketRank™New Rank-Based ScoringMarketRank™ is calculated by averaging available category scores (with extra weight given to analysis and valuation), then ranking the company's weighted average against that of other companies.4.07 out of 5 starsComputer And Technology Sector180th out of 612 stocksProcess Control Instruments Industry7th out of 13 stocks 2.2 Analyst's Opinion Consensus RatingCognex has received a consensus rating of Hold. The company's average rating score is 2.47, and is based on 7 buy ratings, 5 hold ratings, and 2 sell ratings.Amount of Analyst CoverageCognex has been the subject of 8 research reports in the past 90 days, demonstrating strong analyst interest in this stock.Read more about Cognex's stock forecast and price target. Previous Next 2.0 Short Interest Percentage of Shares Shorted2.71% of the float of Cognex has been sold short.Short Interest Ratio / Days to CoverCognex has a short interest ratio ("days to cover") of 4.3.Change versus previous monthShort interest in Cognex has recently increased by 9.95%, indicating that investor sentiment is decreasing significantly. Previous Next 1.7 Dividend Strength Dividend YieldCognex has a dividend yield of 0.60%, 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 51.72%. This payout ratio is at a healthy, sustainable level, below 75%.Dividend SustainabilityBased on earnings estimates, Cognex will have a dividend payout ratio of 34.48% next year. This indicates that Cognex will be able to sustain or increase its dividend.Read more about Cognex's dividend. Previous Next 1.7 Sustainability and ESG Overall ESG (Environmental, Social, and Governance) ScoreCognex has received a -15.17% net impact score from Upright. The largest negative impact of Cognex in category "GHG emissions" is driven by its "Vision sensors", "Barcode readers", and "Machine vision software" products. See details.Environmental SustainabilityThe Environmental Impact score for Cognex is -2.12. Previous Next 2.5 News and Social Media Coverage News SentimentCognex has a news sentiment score of 0.58. 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 news sentiment score is similar to the average news sentiment of Computer and Technology companies.News Coverage This WeekMarketBeat has tracked 19 news articles for Cognex this week, compared to 6 articles on an average week.Search InterestOnly 4 people have searched for CGNX on MarketBeat in the last 30 days. This is a decrease of -60% compared to the previous 30 days.MarketBeat Follows3 people have added Cognex to their MarketBeat watchlist in the last 30 days. This is an increase of 200% compared to the previous 30 days. Previous Next 1.7 Company Ownership Insider Buying vs. Insider SellingIn the past three months, Cognex insiders have not sold or bought any 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. Previous Next 3.1 Earnings and Valuation Earnings GrowthEarnings for Cognex are expected to grow by 89.13% in the coming year, from $0.46 to $0.87 per share.Price to Earnings Ratio vs. the MarketThe P/E ratio of Cognex is 85.66, which means that it is trading at a less expensive P/E ratio than the market average P/E ratio of about 140.95.Price to Earnings Ratio vs. SectorThe P/E ratio of Cognex is 85.66, 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 253.64.Price to Book Value per Share RatioCognex has a P/B Ratio of 5.68. 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. Previous Next See Top Rated MarketRank™ Stocks Here Ad Weiss RatingsNvidia’s Quiet $1 Trillion PivotNvidia recently added $277 billion in market cap … IN ONE DAY.Find out details on these three critical Nvidia partners immediately. About Cognex Stock (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.Read More CGNX Stock Price History View Price History Chart DataSkip Price History Chart 30 days | 90 days | 365 days | Advanced Chart CGNX Stock News HeadlinesJuly 25 at 9:10 AM | americanbankingnews.comCognex (NASDAQ:CGNX) Upgraded by StockNews.com to HoldJuly 24 at 2:33 PM | msn.comVertical Research Initiates Coverage of Cognex (CGNX) with Buy RecommendationJuly 26, 2024 | American Hartford Gold Group (Ad)Prepare for a Recession Unlike Any OtherDave Ramsey Is Dangerously Wrong And Here’s Why>> Asked whether we’re on the cusp of a US Dollar crash, Dave Ramsey made a stunning miscalculation while live on air: “Am I worried about this? 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Absolutely not.” Frankly, I've never seen someone so confident in being wrong… Because what’s happening to the US Dollar is not something you should “keep an eye on”… But instead, is an imminent threat you should get ahead of right NOW.July 22, 2024 | nz.finance.yahoo.comCognex Corp (CGZ.MU)July 18, 2024 | investorplace.com7 Innovative Tech Stocks to Buy Before It's Too LateJuly 18, 2024 | americanbankingnews.comCognex Co. (NASDAQ:CGNX) Given Consensus Recommendation of "Hold" by AnalystsJuly 13, 2024 | investorplace.comThe 3 Most Undervalued Robotics Stocks to Buy in July 2024July 13, 2024 | fool.comTesla's Resurgence Is Great News for These 3 Growth StocksJuly 12, 2024 | prnewswire.comCognex Announces Second Quarter 2024 Earnings Release and Conference Call DatesJuly 12, 2024 | prnewswire.comCognex Announces Second Quarter 2024 Earnings Release and Conference Call DatesJuly 1, 2024 | seekingalpha.comCognex Suffering From Blurred Vision As End-Market Capex Trends Sort Themselves OutJune 29, 2024 | investorplace.com3 Riveting Robotics Stocks to Rely On for Rich ReturnsSee More Headlines 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 Company Calendar Last Earnings5/02/2024Ex-Dividend for 5/30 Dividend5/15/2024Dividend Payable5/30/2024Today7/26/2024Next Earnings (Confirmed)7/31/2024Fiscal Year End12/31/2024Get 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$50.14 High Stock Price Target$60.00 Low Stock Price Target$41.00 Potential Upside/Downside+1.1%Consensus RatingHold Rating Score (0-4)2.47 Research Coverage15 Analysts Profitability EPS (Most Recent Fiscal Year)$0.58 Trailing P/E Ratio85.52 Forward P/E Ratio107.83 P/E GrowthN/ANet Income$113.23 million Net Margins11.76% Pretax Margin14.95% Return on Equity6.81% Return on Assets5.06% Debt Debt-to-Equity RatioN/A Current Ratio3.52 Quick Ratio2.61 Sales & Book Value Annual Sales$837.55 million Price / Sales10.17 Cash Flow$0.87 per share Price / Cash Flow57.30 Book Value$8.74 per share Price / Book5.68Miscellaneous Outstanding Shares171,660,000Free Float169,774,000Market Cap$8.51 billion OptionableOptionable Beta1.42 Social Links The Next 7 Blockbuster Stocks for Growth InvestorsWondering what the next stocks will be that hit it big, with solid fundamentals? Click the link below to learn more about how your portfolio could bloom.Get This Free Report Key ExecutivesMr. Robert J. Willett (Age 56)CEO, President & Executive Director Comp: $761.28kMr. Joerg Kuechen (Age 52)Senior VP of Advanced Vision Technology & CTO Comp: $333.91kMs. Sheila M. DiPalma CPA (Age 57)Executive VP of Employee Services and Corporate Officer & Chief Culture Officer Comp: $345.9kMr. Carl W. Gerst III (Age 56)Executive Vice President of Vision, ID Products & Platforms Comp: $381.5kDr. Robert J. Shillman (Age 77)Founder, Chairman Emeritus & Adviser Comp: $216.05kMs. Laura Ann MacDonald (Age 55)VP of Finance, Corporate Controller, Interim Principal Financial Off. & Interim Principal Acc. Off. Comp: $447.7kMs. Susan ConwaySenior Director of Investor RelationsMr. Todd KeebaugVice President of Legal ServicesMs. Robin PrattCorporate Communications ContractorMr. Didier LacroixSenior Vice President Worldwide Sales & MarketingMore ExecutivesKey CompetitorsCoherentNYSE:COHRBadger MeterNYSE:BMIItronNASDAQ:ITRIOSI SystemsNASDAQ:OSISDaktronicsNASDAQ:DAKTView All CompetitorsInsiders & InstitutionsBank of New York Mellon CorpBought 236,540 shares on 7/26/2024Ownership: 0.953%Railway Pension Investments LtdBought 581,600 shares on 7/26/2024Ownership: 0.339%State of Michigan Retirement SystemSold 900 shares on 7/26/2024Ownership: 0.024%Baillie Gifford & Co.Bought 134,833 shares on 7/25/2024Ownership: 0.757%Raymond James Trust N.A.Bought 883 shares on 7/25/2024Ownership: 0.009%View All Insider TransactionsView All Institutional Transactions CGNX Stock Analysis - Frequently Asked Questions How have CGNX shares performed this year? Cognex's stock was trading at $41.74 at the start of the year. Since then, CGNX shares have increased by 19.0% and is now trading at $49.68. View the best growth stocks for 2024 here. How were Cognex's earnings last quarter? Cognex Co. (NASDAQ:CGNX) issued its quarterly earnings data on Thursday, May, 2nd. The scientific and technical instruments company reported $0.05 earnings per share for the quarter. The scientific and technical instruments company earned $210.80 million during the quarter, compared to the consensus estimate of $198.14 million. Cognex had a trailing twelve-month return on equity of 6.81% and a net margin of 11.76%. When did Cognex's stock split? Shares of Cognex split on Monday, December 4th 2017. The 2-1 split was announced on Monday, October 30th 2017. The newly issued shares were distributed 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. What is Robert Willett's approval rating as Cognex's CEO? 94 employees have rated Cognex Chief Executive Officer Robert Willett on Glassdoor.com. Robert Willett has an approval rating of 84% among the company's employees. 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? Top institutional investors of Cognex include Chevy Chase Trust Holdings LLC (1.20%), Bank of New York Mellon Corp (0.95%), Swedbank AB (0.82%) and Sumitomo Mitsui Trust Holdings Inc. (0.76%). Insiders that own company stock include Anthony Sun, Theodor Krantz, Dianne M Parrotte, Carl Gerst, Paul Todgham 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. 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