Cognex Corporation provides machine vision products that capture and analyze visual information in order to automate tasks primarily in manufacturing processes worldwide. It provides machine vision products, which are used to automate the manufacture and tracking of discrete items, including mobile phones, aspirin bottles, and automobile tires 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; Cognex Designer that allows customers to build vision applications with a graphical flowchart-based programming environment; and Cognex ViDi, a deep learning-based image analysis software. It also provides general-purpose vision systems for vision tasks, including part location, identification, measurement, assembly verification, and robotic guidance; and vision sensors for vision applications, such as checking the presence and size of parts comprising In-Sight product line of vision systems and a range of 3D vision systems. In addition, the company offers ID products comprising DataMan image-based barcode readers and barcode verifiers, as well as vision-enabled mobile terminals for industrial barcode reading applications. It sells its products to customers in the consumer electronics and automotive industries, and semiconductor and electronics capital equipment markets through direct sales force, as well as through a network of distributors and integrators. The company was founded in 1981 and is headquartered in Natick, Massachusetts.
Industry, Sector and Symbol
Industry Process control instruments
Sub-IndustryElectronic Equipment & Instruments
SectorComputer and Technology
Phone508-650-3000
Debt
Price-To-Earnings
Sales & Book Value
Annual Sales$806.34 million
Profitability
Miscellaneous
Employees2,124
Next Earnings Date4/29/2019 (Confirmed)
OptionableOptionable
Cognex (NASDAQ:CGNX) Frequently Asked Questions
What is Cognex's stock symbol?
Cognex trades on the NASDAQ under the ticker symbol "CGNX."
How often does Cognex pay dividends? What is the dividend yield for Cognex?
Cognex declared a quarterly dividend on Friday, February 15th. Shareholders of record on Friday, March 1st will be given a dividend of $0.05 per share on Friday, March 15th. This represents a $0.20 annualized dividend and a yield of 0.35%. The ex-dividend date is Thursday, February 28th. View Cognex's Dividend History.
When did Cognex's stock split? How did Cognex's stock split work?
Cognex shares split before market open on Monday, December 4th 2017. The 2-1 split was announced on Monday, October 30th 2017. The newly created shares were issued to shareholders after the market closes on Friday, December 1st 2017. An investor that had 100 shares of Cognex stock prior to the split would have 200 shares after the split.
How will Cognex's stock buyback program work?
Cognex announced that its Board of Directors has initiated a stock repurchase plan on Monday, October 29th 2018, which permits the company to repurchase $200,000,000.00 in shares, according to EventVestor. This repurchase authorization permits the company to reacquire up to 2.8% of its stock through open market purchases. Stock repurchase plans are often an indication that the company's leadership believes its stock is undervalued.
How were Cognex's earnings last quarter?
Cognex Co. (NASDAQ:CGNX) released its earnings results on Thursday, February, 14th. The scientific and technical instruments company reported $0.26 earnings per share for the quarter, beating the Zacks' consensus estimate of $0.22 by $0.04. The scientific and technical instruments company had revenue of $193.29 million for the quarter, compared to the consensus estimate of $184.82 million. Cognex had a net margin of 27.19% and a return on equity of 19.75%. Cognex's revenue for the quarter was up 5.7% on a year-over-year basis. During the same quarter in the prior year, the business earned ($0.16) earnings per share. View Cognex's Earnings History.
When is Cognex's next earnings date?
How can I listen to Cognex's earnings call?
Cognex will be holding an earnings conference call on Monday, April 29th at 5:00 PM Eastern. Interested parties can register for or listen to the call using this link or dial in at 8777044573.
What guidance has Cognex issued on next quarter's earnings?
Cognex updated its first quarter 2019 earnings guidance on Thursday, February, 14th. The company provided earnings per share guidance of for the period. The company issued revenue guidance of $165-175 million, compared to the consensus revenue estimate of $177.03 million.
What price target have analysts set for CGNX?
11 brokers have issued 12 month price objectives for Cognex's stock. Their forecasts range from $40.00 to $57.00. On average, they expect Cognex's share price to reach $48.81 in the next twelve months. This suggests that the stock has a possible downside of 13.6%. View Analyst Price Targets for Cognex.
What is the consensus analysts' recommendation for Cognex?
11 Wall Street analysts have issued "buy," "hold," and "sell" ratings for Cognex in the last year. There are currently 1 sell rating, 5 hold ratings and 5 buy ratings for the stock, resulting in a consensus recommendation of "Hold." View Analyst Ratings for Cognex.
Has Cognex been receiving favorable news coverage?
Media stories about CGNX stock have trended positive recently, according to InfoTrie Sentiment. The research firm scores the sentiment of press coverage by monitoring more than six thousand blog and news sources in real time. The firm ranks coverage of publicly-traded companies on a scale of negative five to five, with scores closest to five being the most favorable. Cognex earned a media sentiment score of 2.4 on InfoTrie's scale. They also gave media stories about the scientific and technical instruments company a news buzz of 4.0 out of 10, indicating that recent press coverage is somewhat unlikely to have an effect on the company's share price in the next several days.
Are investors shorting Cognex?
Cognex saw a drop in short interest in March. As of March 15th, there was short interest totalling 8,782,823 shares, a drop of 27.1% from the February 28th total of 12,052,728 shares. Based on an average trading volume of 1,123,314 shares, the short-interest ratio is presently 7.8 days. Approximately 5.4% of the company's shares are sold short. View Cognex's Current Options Chain.
Who are some of Cognex's key competitors?
Some companies that are related to Cognex include Roper Technologies (ROP), Fortive (FTV), Keysight Technologies (KEYS), Sensata Technologies (ST), MKS Instruments (MKSI), Orbotech (ORBK), Mesa Laboratories (MLAB), Rudolph Technologies (RTEC), Hurco Companies (HURC), Hickok (HICKA), International Isotopes (INIS), Clearsign Combustion (CLIR), Sypris Solutions (SYPR), Electro-Sensors (ELSE) and Schmitt Industries (SMIT).
What other stocks do shareholders of Cognex own?
Who are Cognex's key executives?
Cognex's management team includes the folowing people:
- Dr. Robert J. Shillman, Founder, Exec. Chairman & Chief Culture Officer (Age 72)
- Mr. Robert J. Willett, CEO, Pres & Exec. Director (Age 51)
- Mr. John J. Curran, Sr. VP of Fin. & Admin., Treasurer and CFO (Age 53)
- Ms. Sheila M DiPalma CPA, Sr. VP of Corp. Employee Services & Corp. Officer (Age 52)
- Ms. Susan Conway, Sr. Director of Investor Relations
Who are Cognex's major shareholders?
Cognex's stock is owned by a number of of retail and institutional investors. Top institutional investors include Tirschwell & Loewy Inc. (0.42%), Riverbridge Partners LLC (0.29%), Manning & Napier Group LLC (0.17%), Retirement Systems of Alabama (0.15%), Scout Investments Inc. (0.15%) and Sonora Investment Management LLC (0.04%). Company insiders that own Cognex stock include Anthony Sun, Bruce Robinson J, Jeffrey Benjamin Miller, Jerry A Schneider, John J Curran, Patrick Alias, Robert Willett and Theodor Krantz. View Institutional Ownership Trends for Cognex.
Which institutional investors are selling Cognex stock?
CGNX stock was sold by a variety of institutional investors in the last quarter, including Riverbridge Partners LLC, Manning & Napier Group LLC, Sonora Investment Management LLC, Tirschwell & Loewy Inc., Nisa Investment Advisors LLC, State of Alaska Department of Revenue, Retirement Systems of Alabama and Flagship Harbor Advisors LLC. Company insiders that have sold Cognex company stock in the last year include Anthony Sun, Jerry A Schneider and Theodor Krantz. View Insider Buying and Selling for Cognex.
Which institutional investors are buying Cognex stock?
CGNX stock was bought by a variety of institutional investors in the last quarter, including Scout Investments Inc., Highland Capital Management LLC, Virtu Financial LLC, Sciencast Management LP, First Citizens Bank & Trust Co., DNB Asset Management AS, Harel Insurance Investments & Financial Services Ltd. and Gulf International Bank UK Ltd. View Insider Buying and Selling for Cognex.
How do I buy shares of Cognex?
Shares of CGNX can be purchased through any online brokerage account. Popular online brokerages with access to the U.S. stock market include Vanguard Brokerage Services, TD Ameritrade, E*TRADE, Scottrade, Fidelity and Charles Schwab.
What is Cognex's stock price today?
One share of CGNX stock can currently be purchased for approximately $56.50.
How big of a company is Cognex?
Cognex has a market capitalization of $9.68 billion and generates $806.34 million in revenue each year. The scientific and technical instruments company earns $219.26 million in net income (profit) each year or $1.24 on an earnings per share basis. Cognex employs 2,124 workers across the globe.
What is Cognex's official website?
How can I contact Cognex?
Cognex's mailing address is ONE VISION DRIVE, NATICK MA, 01760. The scientific and technical instruments company can be reached via phone at 508-650-3000 or via email at [email protected]
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