Cognex (CGNX) Dividend Yield, Date & History $66.09 +1.82 (+2.83%) Closing price 05/22/2026 04:00 PM EasternExtended Trading$66.38 +0.29 (+0.44%) As of 05/22/2026 07:53 PM Eastern Extended trading is trading that happens on electronic markets outside of regular trading hours. This is a fair market value extended hours price provided by Massive. Learn more. Add Compare Share Share Dividend Stock AnalysisAnalyst ForecastsChartCompetitorsDividendEarningsFinancialsHeadlinesInsider TradesOptions ChainOwnershipSEC FilingsShort InterestTrendsBuy This Stock Cognex Dividend SummaryDividend Yield0.51%Annual Dividend$0.34Next Dividend Payment Jun. 4 Dividend Increase Track Record 10 YearsAnnualized 5-Year Dividend Growth -31.76%Dividend Payout Ratio 40.48% Cognex (CGNX) pays an annual dividend of $0.34 per share, with a dividend yield of 0.51%. The next quarterly payment of $0.0850 per share is scheduled for Thursday, June 4, to investors who owned the stock before the ex-dividend date of Thursday, May 21. CGNX has grown its dividend for 10 consecutive years, with an average annual increase of -31.76% in the past 5 years. The company currently pays out 40.48% of its earnings and 34.79% of its cash flow as dividends. Skip Charts & View Dividend HistoryCGNX Dividend Payments by QuarterDividend Payments by Quarter Chart DescriptionThe chart below displays up to four years of Cognex's dividend payment history by quarter. The blue bars represent historical dividend payments, while the gray bars indicate future payments.Open Cognex in Dividend Calculator CGNX Dividend Yield Over TimeDividend Yield Over Time Chart DescriptionThe chart below tracks Cognex's dividend yield over the past four years. The line represents changes in yield by quarter, providing a clear view of trends over time.Open Cognex in Dividend Yield Calculator Cognex vs. The CompetitionCompare Cognex's annual dividend and yield with averages for Computer and NASDAQ companies to evaluate its performance against the market.TypeCognexComputer CompaniesNASDAQ CompaniesAnnual Dividend$0.34$0.04$1.61Dividend Yield0.51%3.18%5.31%Track Record10 years9 years10 yearsCognex Dividend Payout RatioDividend payout ratios express the dividend as a percentage of another metric, such as earnings or cash flow, and can be used to assess dividend sustainability.TypePayout RatioBased on Trailing 12 Months of Earnings40.48%Based on This Year's Estimate24.29%Based on Next Year's Estimate20.86%Based on Cashflow33.83% Cognex Dividend History by Quarter Custom Range 3 Months 6 Months Year-to-Date 1 Year 2 Years 3 Years 5 Years 10 Years All Time Time Frame Start Date End Date Export AnnouncedPeriodPaymentPayment ChangeYieldEx-Dividend DateRecord DatePayable Date5/6/2026quarterly$0.0850 - 0.53%5/21/20265/21/20266/4/20262/11/2026quarterly$0.0850 - 0.61%2/26/20262/26/20263/12/202610/29/2025quarterly$0.0850+$0.00506.25%0.92%11/13/202511/13/202511/28/20257/30/2025quarterly$0.08 - 0.95%8/14/20258/14/20258/28/20254/30/2025quarterly$0.08 - 1.1%5/15/20255/15/20255/29/2025The chokepoint supplier behind SpaceX's $1.75 trillion empire (Ad)When Musk laughed and said 'you need transformers to run transformers,' it wasn't a joke - it was a confession. The world's largest supercomputer requires power equipment that takes 120 weeks to build, and Musk built Colossus in just 122 days. One small American company is positioned to close that gap faster than anyone else, yet Wall Street still prices it like an afterthought. Dylan Jovine has the full story and the ticker.See the stock Musk's own words pointed to right here2/12/2025quarterly$0.08 - 0.82%2/27/20252/27/20253/13/202510/30/2024quarterly$0.08+$0.00506.67%0.79%11/14/202411/14/202411/29/20247/31/2024quarterly$0.0750 - 0.77%8/15/20248/15/20248/29/2024This table shows Cognex's quarterly dividend history, including payout amounts, yield, dividend changes, and key dates. Use the date filter to explore data as far back as 2013 to analyze trends over time. Cognex Dividend - Frequently Asked Questions What is Cognex's dividend yield? The current dividend yield for Cognex is 0.51%. Learn more on CGNX's dividend yield history. How much is Cognex's annual dividend? The annual dividend for CGNX shares is $0.34. Learn more on CGNX's annual dividend history. How often does Cognex pay dividends? Cognex pays quarterly dividends to shareholders. When is Cognex's next dividend payment? Cognex's next quarterly dividend payment of $0.0850 per share will be made to shareholders on Thursday, June 4, 2026. When was Cognex's most recent dividend payment? Cognex's most recent quarterly dividend payment of $0.0850 per share was made to shareholders on Thursday, March 12, 2026. When was Cognex's most recent ex-dividend date? Cognex's most recent ex-dividend date was Thursday, May 21, 2026. Is Cognex's dividend growing? Over the past five years, the company's dividend has not grown. It has decreased by -31.76%. What track record does Cognex have of raising its dividend? Cognex has increased its dividend for the past 10 consecutive years. When did Cognex last increase or decrease its dividend? The most recent change in the company's dividend was an increase of $0.0050 on Wednesday, October 29, 2025. What is Cognex's dividend payout ratio? The dividend payout ratio for CGNX is: 40.48% based on the trailing year of earnings 24.29% based on this year's estimates 20.86% based on next year's estimates 33.83% based on cash flow Is Cognex a good dividend stock? Cognex's dividend yield of 0.54% is lower than the average Computer and Technology company that issues a dividend. The company's 10 consecutive years of dividend growth indicate that the company has a strong committment to maintain and grow its dividend. Cognex's dividend payout ratio of 40.48% is at a healthy, sustainable level, below 75% of its earnings. Looking at the stock as a whole, market analysts rate Cognex stock as a Moderate Buy, forecasting growth opportunities and potential value appreciation. 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