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Cognex Corporation specializes in machine vision technology, offering solutions that interpret and process visual data to streamline and automate production and logistics operations globally. Their advanced vision systems enable the automated manufacturing and tracking of individual components or finished goods, such as mobile devices, pharmaceutical containers, and automotive parts. This is achieved by precisely locating, recognizing, examining, and gauging items throughout their journey from production to delivery. The company provides a comprehensive software portfolio, including VisionPro, a collection of patented tools for sophisticated development; QuickBuild, an intuitive platform enabling users to create vision applications via a graphical, flowchart interface; and its specialized deep learning vision software. Beyond software, their offerings encompass robust vision sensors for tasks like ensuring component presence and accurate sizing, alongside the versatile In-Sight series of integrated vision systems and sensors. These tools support a variety of critical inspection functions, such as pinpointing part locations, confirming identities, precise dimensioning, validating assembly, and guiding robotics. Another key product is DataMan, their line of image-based barcode readers and verification systems. Cognex serves a diverse clientele across various sectors, including consumer electronics, automotive manufacturing, general consumer goods, food and beverage processing, pharmaceuticals, and medical device production. Their products are distributed directly and through a global network of partners and system integrators. Established in 1981, Cognex Corporation maintains its headquarters in Natick, Massachusetts.
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Cognex Corporation specializes in machine vision technology, offering solutions that interpret and process visual data to streamline and automate production and logistics operations globally. Their advanced vision systems enable the automated manufacturing and tracking of individual components or finished goods, such as mobile devices, pharmaceutical containers, and automotive parts. This is achieved by precisely locating, recognizing, examining, and gauging items throughout their journey from production to delivery. The company provides a comprehensive software portfolio, including VisionPro, a collection of patented tools for sophisticated development; QuickBuild, an intuitive platform enabling users to create vision applications via a graphical, flowchart interface; and its specialized deep learning vision software. Beyond software, their offerings encompass robust vision sensors for tasks like ensuring component presence and accurate sizing, alongside the versatile In-Sight series of integrated vision systems and sensors. These tools support a variety of critical inspection functions, such as pinpointing part locations, confirming identities, precise dimensioning, validating assembly, and guiding robotics. Another key product is DataMan, their line of image-based barcode readers and verification systems. Cognex serves a diverse clientele across various sectors, including consumer electronics, automotive manufacturing, general consumer goods, food and beverage processing, pharmaceuticals, and medical device production. Their products are distributed directly and through a global network of partners and system integrators. Established in 1981, Cognex Corporation maintains its headquarters in Natick, Massachusetts.
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Current $61.87
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GoAI Score
Sell
Valuation
15
Overpriced
Sentiment
68
Bullish
Risk
45
Elevated Risk
Momentum
63
Gaining
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Cognex Corporation specializes in machine vision technology, offering solutions that interpret and process visual data to streamline and automate production and logistics operations globally. Their advanced vision systems enable the automated manufacturing and tracking of individual components or finished goods, such as mobile devices, pharmaceutical containers, and automotive parts. This is achieved by precisely locating, recognizing, examining, and gauging items throughout their journey from production to delivery. The company provides a comprehensive software portfolio, including VisionPro, a collection of patented tools for sophisticated development; QuickBuild, an intuitive platform enabling users to create vision applications via a graphical, flowchart interface; and its specialized deep learning vision software. Beyond software, their offerings encompass robust vision sensors for tasks like ensuring component presence and accurate sizing, alongside the versatile In-Sight series of integrated vision systems and sensors. These tools support a variety of critical inspection functions, such as pinpointing part locations, confirming identities, precise dimensioning, validating assembly, and guiding robotics. Another key product is DataMan, their line of image-based barcode readers and verification systems. Cognex serves a diverse clientele across various sectors, including consumer electronics, automotive manufacturing, general consumer goods, food and beverage processing, pharmaceuticals, and medical device production. Their products are distributed directly and through a global network of partners and system integrators. Established in 1981, Cognex Corporation maintains its headquarters in Natick, Massachusetts.
Day range
Current $61.87
52-week range
Current $61.87
Profitability as a percentage of reported revenue.
Revenue
Operating income
Net income
| Metric (USD) | FY2025 | FY2024 | FY2023 | FY2022 | FY2021 |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Revenue | 994.36M USD | 914.52M USD | 837.55M USD | 1.01B USD | 1.04B USD |
| Cost of goods sold | 328.97M USD | 288.72M USD | 236.31M USD | 284.19M USD | 277.27M USD |
| Gross profit | 665.39M USD | 625.79M USD | 601.24M USD | 721.91M USD | 759.83M USD |
| Research and development | 138.97M USD | 139.82M USD | 139.4M USD | 141.13M USD | 135.37M USD |
| Selling, general, and administrative | 363.86M USD | 370.91M USD | 339.14M USD | 312.11M USD | 309.35M USD |
| Operating expenses | 502.83M USD | 510.73M USD | 470.54M USD | 475.68M USD | 444.73M USD |
| Depreciation and amortization | 30.79M USD | 32.69M USD | 21.88M USD | 19.62M USD | 20.28M USD |
| Operating income | 162.57M USD | 115.07M USD | 130.7M USD | 246.23M USD | 315.1M USD |
| Net income | 114.44M USD | 106.17M USD | 113.23M USD | 215.53M USD | 279.88M USD |
Company facts updated Sep 10, 2026.
Recent quarterly results
Recent quarterly results
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Average target
$75.91
22.69% upsideCash distributions grouped by calendar year; partial years are marked.
$0.325
2025 complete year+32.7% since 2021
2026 partial: $0.255
$0.245
2,021
$0.265
2,022
$0.285
2,023
$0.305
2,024
$0.325
2,025
$0.255
2,026*
* Partial calendar year in the available dividend history.
| Action | Ex-dividend date | Details | Record date | Payment date |
|---|---|---|---|---|
Dividend | Aug 20, 2026 | $0.085Quarterly | Aug 20, 2026 | Sep 3, 2026 |
Dividend | May 21, 2026 | $0.085Quarterly | May 21, 2026 | Jun 4, 2026 |
Dividend | Feb 26, 2026 | $0.085Quarterly | Feb 26, 2026 | Mar 12, 2026 |
Dividend | Nov 13, 2025 | $0.085Quarterly | Nov 13, 2025 | Nov 28, 2025 |
Dividend | Aug 14, 2025 | $0.08Quarterly | Aug 14, 2025 | Aug 28, 2025 |
Dividend | May 15, 2025 | $0.08Quarterly | May 15, 2025 | May 29, 2025 |
Ex-dividend Aug 20, 2026
$0.085
Quarterly
Record Aug 20, 2026 · Payment Sep 3, 2026
Ex-dividend May 21, 2026
$0.085
Quarterly
Record May 21, 2026 · Payment Jun 4, 2026
Ex-dividend Feb 26, 2026
$0.085
Quarterly
Record Feb 26, 2026 · Payment Mar 12, 2026
Ex-dividend Nov 13, 2025
$0.085
Quarterly
Record Nov 13, 2025 · Payment Nov 28, 2025
Ex-dividend Aug 14, 2025
$0.08
Quarterly
Record Aug 14, 2025 · Payment Aug 28, 2025
Ex-dividend May 15, 2025
$0.08
Quarterly
Record May 15, 2025 · Payment May 29, 2025
Funds reporting this stock among their holdings, ordered by reported position size.
iShares Core S&P Mid-Cap ETFIJH383.39M0.30%126.02B USD0.05%$74.56-1.06%
Vanguard Morningstar Total Stock Market ETFVTI345.63M0.02%2.3T USD0.03%$375.56-0.54%
Vanguard Morningstar Small-Cap ETFVB249.66M0.13%183.4B USD0.03%$294.09-1.23%
Vanguard Information Technology ETFVGT155.15M0.10%160.2B USD0.09%$120.89-0.13%
Vanguard Morningstar Small-Cap Growth ETFVBK144.46M0.32%43.8B USD0.05%$342.83-1.46%
Vanguard Extended Market ETFVXF125.08M0.13%93.7B USD0.05%$238.67-1.11%
Global X - Robotics & Artificial Intelligence ETFBOTZ79.52M2.33%3.4B USD0.68%$35.18-1.21%
State Street SPDR S&P MIDCAP 400 ETF TrustMDY76.63M0.29%26.49B USD0.23%$679.65-1.06%
iShares Core S&P Mid-Cap ETFIJH
Vanguard Morningstar Total Stock Market ETFVTI
Vanguard Morningstar Small-Cap ETFVB
Vanguard Information Technology ETFVGT
Vanguard Morningstar Small-Cap Growth ETFVBK
Vanguard Extended Market ETFVXF
Global X - Robotics & Artificial Intelligence ETFBOTZ
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