Which has better earnings and valuation, CGNX or IPGP?

Cognex has higher earnings, but lower revenue than IPG Photonics. Cognex is trading at a lower price-to-earnings ratio than IPG Photonics, indicating that it is currently the more affordable of the two stocks. Company Gross Revenue Price/Sales Ratio Net Income Earnings Per Share Price/Earnings Ratio Cognex $994.36M 10.44 $114.44M $0.84 74.27 IPG Photonics $1.00B 4.70 $31.10M $0.69 161.26

Is CGNX or IPGP more profitable?

Cognex has a net margin of 13.62% compared to IPG Photonics' net margin of 2.78%. Cognex's return on equity of 10.89% beat IPG Photonics' return on equity. Company Net Margins Return on Equity Return on Assets Cognex 13.62% 10.89% 8.09% IPG Photonics 2.78% 2.84% 2.50%

Does the media favor CGNX or IPGP?

In the previous week, IPG Photonics had 3 more articles in the media than Cognex. MarketBeat recorded 10 mentions for IPG Photonics and 7 mentions for Cognex. Cognex's average media sentiment score of 1.25 beat IPG Photonics' score of 0.46 indicating that Cognex is being referred to more favorably in the media. Company Very Positive Positive Neutral Negative Very Negative Overall Sentiment Cognex 7 Very Positive mention(s) 0 Positive mention(s) 0 Neutral mention(s) 0 Negative mention(s) 0 Very Negative mention(s) Positive IPG Photonics 3 Very Positive mention(s) 1 Positive mention(s) 5 Neutral mention(s) 1 Negative mention(s) 0 Very Negative mention(s) Neutral

Does the media refer more to ZBRA or CGNX?

In the previous week, Zebra Technologies had 4 more articles in the media than Cognex. MarketBeat recorded 11 mentions for Zebra Technologies and 7 mentions for Cognex. Cognex's average media sentiment score of 1.25 beat Zebra Technologies' score of 0.72 indicating that Cognex is being referred to more favorably in the news media. Company Very Positive Positive Neutral Negative Very Negative Overall Sentiment Zebra Technologies 5 Very Positive mention(s) 2 Positive mention(s) 3 Neutral mention(s) 1 Negative mention(s) 0 Very Negative mention(s) Positive Cognex 7 Very Positive mention(s) 0 Positive mention(s) 0 Neutral mention(s) 0 Negative mention(s) 0 Very Negative mention(s) Positive

Which has higher valuation and earnings, ITRI or CGNX?

Itron has higher revenue and earnings than Cognex. Itron is trading at a lower price-to-earnings ratio than Cognex, indicating that it is currently the more affordable of the two stocks. Company Gross Revenue Price/Sales Ratio Net Income Earnings Per Share Price/Earnings Ratio Itron $2.37B 1.53 $301.05M $6.27 13.05 Cognex $994.36M 10.44 $114.44M $0.84 74.27

Is ITRI or CGNX more profitable?

Cognex has a net margin of 13.62% compared to Itron's net margin of 12.31%. Itron's return on equity of 19.54% beat Cognex's return on equity. Company Net Margins Return on Equity Return on Assets Itron 12.31% 19.54% 8.73% Cognex 13.62% 10.89% 8.09%

Does the media refer more to ITRI or CGNX?

In the previous week, Itron had 4 more articles in the media than Cognex. MarketBeat recorded 11 mentions for Itron and 7 mentions for Cognex. Cognex's average media sentiment score of 1.25 beat Itron's score of 0.93 indicating that Cognex is being referred to more favorably in the news media. Company Very Positive Positive Neutral Negative Very Negative Overall Sentiment Itron 7 Very Positive mention(s) 1 Positive mention(s) 3 Neutral mention(s) 0 Negative mention(s) 0 Very Negative mention(s) Positive Cognex 7 Very Positive mention(s) 0 Positive mention(s) 0 Neutral mention(s) 0 Negative mention(s) 0 Very Negative mention(s) Positive

Which has stronger earnings & valuation, BMI or CGNX?

Badger Meter has higher earnings, but lower revenue than Cognex. Badger Meter is trading at a lower price-to-earnings ratio than Cognex, indicating that it is currently the more affordable of the two stocks. Company Gross Revenue Price/Sales Ratio Net Income Earnings Per Share Price/Earnings Ratio Badger Meter $916.66M 4.15 $141.63M $4.43 29.43 Cognex $994.36M 10.44 $114.44M $0.84 74.27

Is BMI or CGNX more profitable?

Badger Meter has a net margin of 14.56% compared to Cognex's net margin of 13.62%. Badger Meter's return on equity of 18.76% beat Cognex's return on equity. Company Net Margins Return on Equity Return on Assets Badger Meter 14.56% 18.76% 13.53% Cognex 13.62% 10.89% 8.09%

Does the media prefer BMI or CGNX?

In the previous week, Badger Meter had 32 more articles in the media than Cognex. MarketBeat recorded 39 mentions for Badger Meter and 7 mentions for Cognex. Cognex's average media sentiment score of 1.25 beat Badger Meter's score of 0.18 indicating that Cognex is being referred to more favorably in the news media. Company Very Positive Positive Neutral Negative Very Negative Overall Sentiment Badger Meter 5 Very Positive mention(s) 1 Positive mention(s) 29 Neutral mention(s) 2 Negative mention(s) 2 Very Negative mention(s) Neutral Cognex 7 Very Positive mention(s) 0 Positive mention(s) 0 Neutral mention(s) 0 Negative mention(s) 0 Very Negative mention(s) Positive

Which has preferable valuation and earnings, CGNX or OSIS?

OSI Systems has higher revenue and earnings than Cognex. OSI Systems is trading at a lower price-to-earnings ratio than Cognex, indicating that it is currently the more affordable of the two stocks. Company Gross Revenue Price/Sales Ratio Net Income Earnings Per Share Price/Earnings Ratio Cognex $994.36M 10.44 $114.44M $0.84 74.27 OSI Systems $1.71B 2.02 $149.64M $8.76 24.03

Is CGNX or OSIS more profitable?

Cognex has a net margin of 13.62% compared to OSI Systems' net margin of 8.42%. OSI Systems' return on equity of 18.84% beat Cognex's return on equity. Company Net Margins Return on Equity Return on Assets Cognex 13.62% 10.89% 8.09% OSI Systems 8.42% 18.84% 7.13%

Does the media favor CGNX or OSIS?

In the previous week, Cognex had 2 more articles in the media than OSI Systems. MarketBeat recorded 7 mentions for Cognex and 5 mentions for OSI Systems. Cognex's average media sentiment score of 1.25 beat OSI Systems' score of 0.62 indicating that Cognex is being referred to more favorably in the media. Company Very Positive Positive Neutral Negative Very Negative Overall Sentiment Cognex 7 Very Positive mention(s) 0 Positive mention(s) 0 Neutral mention(s) 0 Negative mention(s) 0 Very Negative mention(s) Positive OSI Systems 2 Very Positive mention(s) 1 Positive mention(s) 2 Neutral mention(s) 0 Negative mention(s) 0 Very Negative mention(s) Positive

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Should you buy Cognex stock or one of its competitors? MarketBeat compares Cognex with other companies and stocks that may be similar based on industry, sector, market capitalization, business model, investor interest, or shared news coverage. Companies and stocks commonly compared with Cognex include IPG Photonics (IPGP), Zebra Technologies (ZBRA), Itron (ITRI), Badger Meter (BMI), and OSI Systems (OSIS).

How does Cognex compare to IPG Photonics?

Cognex (NASDAQ:CGNX) and IPG Photonics (NASDAQ:IPGP) are both computer and technology companies, but which is the better stock? We will contrast the two companies based on the strength of their analyst recommendations, valuation, institutional ownership, risk, media sentiment, earnings, dividends and profitability.

Cognex has higher earnings, but lower revenue than IPG Photonics. Cognex is trading at a lower price-to-earnings ratio than IPG Photonics, indicating that it is currently the more affordable of the two stocks.

Company	Gross Revenue	Price/Sales Ratio	Net Income	Earnings Per Share	Price/Earnings Ratio
Cognex	$994.36M	10.44	$114.44M	$0.84	74.27
IPG Photonics	$1.00B	4.70	$31.10M	$0.69	161.26

Cognex has a net margin of 13.62% compared to IPG Photonics' net margin of 2.78%. Cognex's return on equity of 10.89% beat IPG Photonics' return on equity.

Company	Net Margins	Return on Equity	Return on Assets
Cognex	13.62%	10.89%	8.09%
IPG Photonics	2.78%	2.84%	2.50%

In the previous week, IPG Photonics had 3 more articles in the media than Cognex. MarketBeat recorded 10 mentions for IPG Photonics and 7 mentions for Cognex. Cognex's average media sentiment score of 1.25 beat IPG Photonics' score of 0.46 indicating that Cognex is being referred to more favorably in the media.

Company	Very Positive	Positive	Neutral	Negative	Very Negative	Overall Sentiment
Cognex	7 Very Positive mention(s)	0 Positive mention(s)	0 Neutral mention(s)	0 Negative mention(s)	0 Very Negative mention(s)	Positive
IPG Photonics	3 Very Positive mention(s)	1 Positive mention(s)	5 Neutral mention(s)	1 Negative mention(s)	0 Very Negative mention(s)	Neutral

Cognex currently has a consensus price target of $70.43, indicating a potential upside of 12.88%. IPG Photonics has a consensus price target of $135.50, indicating a potential upside of 21.78%. Given IPG Photonics' higher probable upside, analysts plainly believe IPG Photonics is more favorable than Cognex.

Company	Sell Ratings	Hold Ratings	Buy Ratings	Strong Buy Ratings	Rating Score
Cognex	0 Sell rating(s)	6 Hold rating(s)	11 Buy rating(s)	1 Strong Buy rating(s)	2.72
IPG Photonics	1 Sell rating(s)	2 Hold rating(s)	6 Buy rating(s)	0 Strong Buy rating(s)	2.56

88.1% of Cognex shares are held by institutional investors. Comparatively, 93.8% of IPG Photonics shares are held by institutional investors. 1.7% of Cognex shares are held by insiders. Comparatively, 37.5% of IPG Photonics shares are held by insiders. Strong institutional ownership is an indication that hedge funds, endowments and large money managers believe a company is poised for long-term growth.

Cognex has a beta of 1.52, indicating that its share price is 52% more volatile than the broader market. Comparatively, IPG Photonics has a beta of 0.95, indicating that its share price is 5% less volatile than the broader market.

Summary

Cognex beats IPG Photonics on 11 of the 17 factors compared between the two stocks.

How does Cognex compare to Zebra Technologies?

Zebra Technologies (NASDAQ:ZBRA) and Cognex (NASDAQ:CGNX) are related large-cap companies, but which is the better stock? We will compare the two businesses based on the strength of their profitability, earnings, dividends, media sentiment, risk, valuation, institutional ownership and analyst recommendations.

Zebra Technologies has higher revenue and earnings than Cognex. Zebra Technologies is trading at a lower price-to-earnings ratio than Cognex, indicating that it is currently the more affordable of the two stocks.

Company	Gross Revenue	Price/Sales Ratio	Net Income	Earnings Per Share	Price/Earnings Ratio
Zebra Technologies	$5.40B	2.06	$419M	$8.27	28.18
Cognex	$994.36M	10.44	$114.44M	$0.84	74.27

Cognex has a net margin of 13.62% compared to Zebra Technologies' net margin of 7.49%. Zebra Technologies' return on equity of 18.91% beat Cognex's return on equity.

Company	Net Margins	Return on Equity	Return on Assets
Zebra Technologies	7.49%	18.91%	8.30%
Cognex	13.62%	10.89%	8.09%

In the previous week, Zebra Technologies had 4 more articles in the media than Cognex. MarketBeat recorded 11 mentions for Zebra Technologies and 7 mentions for Cognex. Cognex's average media sentiment score of 1.25 beat Zebra Technologies' score of 0.72 indicating that Cognex is being referred to more favorably in the news media.

Company	Very Positive	Positive	Neutral	Negative	Very Negative	Overall Sentiment
Zebra Technologies	5 Very Positive mention(s)	2 Positive mention(s)	3 Neutral mention(s)	1 Negative mention(s)	0 Very Negative mention(s)	Positive
Cognex	7 Very Positive mention(s)	0 Positive mention(s)	0 Neutral mention(s)	0 Negative mention(s)	0 Very Negative mention(s)	Positive

Zebra Technologies currently has a consensus price target of $319.00, suggesting a potential upside of 36.89%. Cognex has a consensus price target of $70.43, suggesting a potential upside of 12.88%. Given Zebra Technologies' higher possible upside, equities research analysts plainly believe Zebra Technologies is more favorable than Cognex.

Company	Sell Ratings	Hold Ratings	Buy Ratings	Strong Buy Ratings	Rating Score
Zebra Technologies	0 Sell rating(s)	5 Hold rating(s)	8 Buy rating(s)	0 Strong Buy rating(s)	2.62
Cognex	0 Sell rating(s)	6 Hold rating(s)	11 Buy rating(s)	1 Strong Buy rating(s)	2.72

91.0% of Zebra Technologies shares are held by institutional investors. Comparatively, 88.1% of Cognex shares are held by institutional investors. 0.9% of Zebra Technologies shares are held by company insiders. Comparatively, 1.7% of Cognex shares are held by company insiders. Strong institutional ownership is an indication that hedge funds, large money managers and endowments believe a stock is poised for long-term growth.

Zebra Technologies has a beta of 1.63, meaning that its share price is 63% more volatile than the broader market. Comparatively, Cognex has a beta of 1.52, meaning that its share price is 52% more volatile than the broader market.

Summary

Zebra Technologies beats Cognex on 9 of the 17 factors compared between the two stocks.

How does Cognex compare to Itron?

Itron (NASDAQ:ITRI) and Cognex (NASDAQ:CGNX) are both computer and technology companies, but which is the better stock? We will compare the two businesses based on the strength of their profitability, earnings, dividends, media sentiment, risk, valuation, institutional ownership and analyst recommendations.

96.2% of Itron shares are held by institutional investors. Comparatively, 88.1% of Cognex shares are held by institutional investors. 1.8% of Itron shares are held by company insiders. Comparatively, 1.7% of Cognex shares are held by company insiders. Strong institutional ownership is an indication that hedge funds, large money managers and endowments believe a stock is poised for long-term growth.

Itron has higher revenue and earnings than Cognex. Itron is trading at a lower price-to-earnings ratio than Cognex, indicating that it is currently the more affordable of the two stocks.

Company	Gross Revenue	Price/Sales Ratio	Net Income	Earnings Per Share	Price/Earnings Ratio
Itron	$2.37B	1.53	$301.05M	$6.27	13.05
Cognex	$994.36M	10.44	$114.44M	$0.84	74.27

Cognex has a net margin of 13.62% compared to Itron's net margin of 12.31%. Itron's return on equity of 19.54% beat Cognex's return on equity.

Company	Net Margins	Return on Equity	Return on Assets
Itron	12.31%	19.54%	8.73%
Cognex	13.62%	10.89%	8.09%

In the previous week, Itron had 4 more articles in the media than Cognex. MarketBeat recorded 11 mentions for Itron and 7 mentions for Cognex. Cognex's average media sentiment score of 1.25 beat Itron's score of 0.93 indicating that Cognex is being referred to more favorably in the news media.

Company	Very Positive	Positive	Neutral	Negative	Very Negative	Overall Sentiment
Itron	7 Very Positive mention(s)	1 Positive mention(s)	3 Neutral mention(s)	0 Negative mention(s)	0 Very Negative mention(s)	Positive
Cognex	7 Very Positive mention(s)	0 Positive mention(s)	0 Neutral mention(s)	0 Negative mention(s)	0 Very Negative mention(s)	Positive

Itron currently has a consensus price target of $131.22, suggesting a potential upside of 60.42%. Cognex has a consensus price target of $70.43, suggesting a potential upside of 12.88%. Given Itron's higher possible upside, equities research analysts plainly believe Itron is more favorable than Cognex.

Company	Sell Ratings	Hold Ratings	Buy Ratings	Strong Buy Ratings	Rating Score
Itron	1 Sell rating(s)	4 Hold rating(s)	8 Buy rating(s)	0 Strong Buy rating(s)	2.54
Cognex	0 Sell rating(s)	6 Hold rating(s)	11 Buy rating(s)	1 Strong Buy rating(s)	2.72

Itron has a beta of 1.33, meaning that its share price is 33% more volatile than the broader market. Comparatively, Cognex has a beta of 1.52, meaning that its share price is 52% more volatile than the broader market.

Summary

Itron beats Cognex on 9 of the 17 factors compared between the two stocks.

How does Cognex compare to Badger Meter?

Badger Meter (NYSE:BMI) and Cognex (NASDAQ:CGNX) are both computer and technology companies, but which is the superior business? We will compare the two businesses based on the strength of their analyst recommendations, institutional ownership, dividends, earnings, profitability, media sentiment, valuation and risk.

Badger Meter has a beta of 0.68, meaning that its share price is 32% less volatile than the broader market. Comparatively, Cognex has a beta of 1.52, meaning that its share price is 52% more volatile than the broader market.

In the previous week, Badger Meter had 32 more articles in the media than Cognex. MarketBeat recorded 39 mentions for Badger Meter and 7 mentions for Cognex. Cognex's average media sentiment score of 1.25 beat Badger Meter's score of 0.18 indicating that Cognex is being referred to more favorably in the news media.

Company	Very Positive	Positive	Neutral	Negative	Very Negative	Overall Sentiment
Badger Meter	5 Very Positive mention(s)	1 Positive mention(s)	29 Neutral mention(s)	2 Negative mention(s)	2 Very Negative mention(s)	Neutral
Cognex	7 Very Positive mention(s)	0 Positive mention(s)	0 Neutral mention(s)	0 Negative mention(s)	0 Very Negative mention(s)	Positive

Badger Meter has a net margin of 14.56% compared to Cognex's net margin of 13.62%. Badger Meter's return on equity of 18.76% beat Cognex's return on equity.

Company	Net Margins	Return on Equity	Return on Assets
Badger Meter	14.56%	18.76%	13.53%
Cognex	13.62%	10.89%	8.09%

Badger Meter pays an annual dividend of $1.60 per share and has a dividend yield of 1.2%. Cognex pays an annual dividend of $0.34 per share and has a dividend yield of 0.5%. Badger Meter pays out 36.1% of its earnings in the form of a dividend. Cognex pays out 40.5% of its earnings in the form of a dividend. Both companies have healthy payout ratios and should be able to cover their dividend payments with earnings for the next several years. Badger Meter has increased its dividend for 32 consecutive years and Cognex has increased its dividend for 10 consecutive years. Badger Meter is clearly the better dividend stock, given its higher yield and longer track record of dividend growth.

89.0% of Badger Meter shares are owned by institutional investors. Comparatively, 88.1% of Cognex shares are owned by institutional investors. 1.0% of Badger Meter shares are owned by company insiders. Comparatively, 1.7% of Cognex shares are owned by company insiders. Strong institutional ownership is an indication that hedge funds, large money managers and endowments believe a company is poised for long-term growth.

Badger Meter has higher earnings, but lower revenue than Cognex. Badger Meter is trading at a lower price-to-earnings ratio than Cognex, indicating that it is currently the more affordable of the two stocks.

Company	Gross Revenue	Price/Sales Ratio	Net Income	Earnings Per Share	Price/Earnings Ratio
Badger Meter	$916.66M	4.15	$141.63M	$4.43	29.43
Cognex	$994.36M	10.44	$114.44M	$0.84	74.27

Badger Meter presently has a consensus target price of $155.86, indicating a potential upside of 19.54%. Cognex has a consensus target price of $70.43, indicating a potential upside of 12.88%. Given Badger Meter's higher probable upside, research analysts plainly believe Badger Meter is more favorable than Cognex.

Company	Sell Ratings	Hold Ratings	Buy Ratings	Strong Buy Ratings	Rating Score
Badger Meter	1 Sell rating(s)	5 Hold rating(s)	5 Buy rating(s)	0 Strong Buy rating(s)	2.36
Cognex	0 Sell rating(s)	6 Hold rating(s)	11 Buy rating(s)	1 Strong Buy rating(s)	2.72

Summary

Badger Meter beats Cognex on 11 of the 20 factors compared between the two stocks.

How does Cognex compare to OSI Systems?

Cognex (NASDAQ:CGNX) and OSI Systems (NASDAQ:OSIS) are both computer and technology companies, but which is the superior investment? We will contrast the two businesses based on the strength of their analyst recommendations, dividends, profitability, earnings, institutional ownership, media sentiment, valuation and risk.

In the previous week, Cognex had 2 more articles in the media than OSI Systems. MarketBeat recorded 7 mentions for Cognex and 5 mentions for OSI Systems. Cognex's average media sentiment score of 1.25 beat OSI Systems' score of 0.62 indicating that Cognex is being referred to more favorably in the media.

Company	Very Positive	Positive	Neutral	Negative	Very Negative	Overall Sentiment
Cognex	7 Very Positive mention(s)	0 Positive mention(s)	0 Neutral mention(s)	0 Negative mention(s)	0 Very Negative mention(s)	Positive
OSI Systems	2 Very Positive mention(s)	1 Positive mention(s)	2 Neutral mention(s)	0 Negative mention(s)	0 Very Negative mention(s)	Positive

Cognex has a net margin of 13.62% compared to OSI Systems' net margin of 8.42%. OSI Systems' return on equity of 18.84% beat Cognex's return on equity.

Company	Net Margins	Return on Equity	Return on Assets
Cognex	13.62%	10.89%	8.09%
OSI Systems	8.42%	18.84%	7.13%

OSI Systems has higher revenue and earnings than Cognex. OSI Systems is trading at a lower price-to-earnings ratio than Cognex, indicating that it is currently the more affordable of the two stocks.

Company	Gross Revenue	Price/Sales Ratio	Net Income	Earnings Per Share	Price/Earnings Ratio
Cognex	$994.36M	10.44	$114.44M	$0.84	74.27
OSI Systems	$1.71B	2.02	$149.64M	$8.76	24.03

Cognex presently has a consensus target price of $70.43, indicating a potential upside of 12.88%. OSI Systems has a consensus target price of $294.00, indicating a potential upside of 39.67%. Given OSI Systems' stronger consensus rating and higher probable upside, analysts plainly believe OSI Systems is more favorable than Cognex.

Company	Sell Ratings	Hold Ratings	Buy Ratings	Strong Buy Ratings	Rating Score
Cognex	0 Sell rating(s)	6 Hold rating(s)	11 Buy rating(s)	1 Strong Buy rating(s)	2.72
OSI Systems	0 Sell rating(s)	1 Hold rating(s)	6 Buy rating(s)	0 Strong Buy rating(s)	2.86

Cognex has a beta of 1.52, suggesting that its share price is 52% more volatile than the broader market. Comparatively, OSI Systems has a beta of 1.21, suggesting that its share price is 21% more volatile than the broader market.

88.1% of Cognex shares are held by institutional investors. Comparatively, 89.2% of OSI Systems shares are held by institutional investors. 1.7% of Cognex shares are held by insiders. Comparatively, 4.3% of OSI Systems shares are held by insiders. Strong institutional ownership is an indication that hedge funds, large money managers and endowments believe a company will outperform the market over the long term.

Summary

Cognex beats OSI Systems on 9 of the 17 factors compared between the two stocks.

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Metric	Cognex	ELEC TEST EQUIPTMENT Industry	Computer Sector	NASDAQ Exchange
Market Cap	$10.12B	$16.86B	$38.94B	$11.99B
Dividend Yield	0.56%	0.52%	3.14%	5.58%
P/E Ratio	74.27	31.62	79.97	23.74
Price / Sales	10.44	11.66	637.24	107.95
Price / Cash	62.23	27.61	48.75	37.25
Price / Book	7.01	4.26	9.71	6.78
Net Income	$114.44M	$494.95M	$1.07B	$337.51M
7 Day Performance	-3.48%	-0.39%	-3.08%	-2.72%
1 Month Performance	-4.98%	-1.60%	4.38%	1.87%
1 Year Performance	106.04%	21.08%	159.73%	26.60%

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Company	MarketRank	Share Price	Analysts' Price Target	1Y Price Performance	Market Cap	Revenue	P/E Ratio	Employee Count	Indicator(s)
CGNX Cognex	4.804 of 5 stars	$62.39 +2.6%	$70.43 +12.9%	+100.9%	$10.12B	$994.36M	74.27	2,745	Positive News
IPGP IPG Photonics	3.95 of 5 stars	$115.16 +0.6%	$135.50 +17.7%	+55.7%	$4.86B	$1.00B	166.90	4,840	Gap Up
ZBRA Zebra Technologies	4.2968 of 5 stars	$249.96 +2.6%	$319.00 +27.6%	-21.4%	$11.60B	$5.40B	30.22	10,700
ITRI Itron	4.6472 of 5 stars	$84.79 +2.8%	$131.22 +54.8%	-33.6%	$3.66B	$2.37B	13.52	5,550	Gap Down
BMI Badger Meter	4.8384 of 5 stars	$122.67 -1.0%	$155.86 +27.0%	-48.6%	$3.62B	$916.66M	27.69	2,477	Trending News

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CGNX vs. IPGP, ZBRA, ITRI, BMI, and OSIS

How does Cognex compare to IPG Photonics?

Which has better earnings and valuation, CGNX or IPGP?

Is CGNX or IPGP more profitable?

Does the media favor CGNX or IPGP?

Do analysts prefer CGNX or IPGP?

Do institutionals & insiders believe in CGNX or IPGP?

Which has more volatility & risk, CGNX or IPGP?

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How does Cognex compare to Zebra Technologies?

Which has higher valuation and earnings, ZBRA or CGNX?

Is ZBRA or CGNX more profitable?

Does the media refer more to ZBRA or CGNX?

Do analysts recommend ZBRA or CGNX?

Do insiders & institutionals hold more shares of ZBRA or CGNX?

Which has more volatility and risk, ZBRA or CGNX?

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How does Cognex compare to Itron?

Do insiders & institutionals hold more shares of ITRI or CGNX?

Which has higher valuation and earnings, ITRI or CGNX?

Is ITRI or CGNX more profitable?

Does the media refer more to ITRI or CGNX?

Do analysts recommend ITRI or CGNX?

Which has more volatility and risk, ITRI or CGNX?

Summary

How does Cognex compare to Badger Meter?

Which has more volatility & risk, BMI or CGNX?

Does the media prefer BMI or CGNX?

Is BMI or CGNX more profitable?

Is BMI or CGNX a better dividend stock?

Do insiders & institutionals believe in BMI or CGNX?

Which has stronger earnings & valuation, BMI or CGNX?

Do analysts prefer BMI or CGNX?

Summary

How does Cognex compare to OSI Systems?

Does the media favor CGNX or OSIS?

Is CGNX or OSIS more profitable?

Which has preferable valuation and earnings, CGNX or OSIS?

Do analysts recommend CGNX or OSIS?

Which has more volatility and risk, CGNX or OSIS?

Do insiders & institutionals believe in CGNX or OSIS?

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