Stock Overview

Cognex Corporation (CGNX)

NASDAQ · Technology · Scientific & Technical Instruments

Cognex Corporation is a Technology company with a market capitalization of $10.77B, a trailing P/E ratio of 61.6, and a dividend yield of 0.54%.

Market Cap
$10.77B
P/E (TTM)
61.6
Forward P/E
32.4
Price/Sales
9.9
Price/Book
6.6
EV/EBITDA
39.0
Dividend Yield
0.54%
Beta
1.50
EPS (TTM)
$1.04
Profit Margin
16.1%
ROE
11.2%
Short % of Float
5.2%
Days to Cover
3.6
52W High
$72.42
52W Low
$34.70

5-Year Price History

Latest Annual Financials · FY ending December 31, 2025

Revenue
$994.36M
Gross Profit
$665.39M
Operating Income
$162.57M
Net Income
$114.44M
Free Cash Flow
$236.77M
Total Debt
$11.72M
Cash & Equivalents
$262.93M
Shareholder Equity
$1.49B

Recent Quarterly Earnings (EPS)

QuarterReportedActual EPSEstimateSurprise
Q1 2026May 6, 2026$0.34$0.25+36.0%
Q4 2025February 11, 2026$0.27$0.22+22.7%
Q3 2025October 29, 2025$0.33$0.29+13.8%
Q2 2025July 30, 2025$0.25$0.24+4.2%
Q1 2025April 30, 2025$0.16$0.13+23.1%
Q4 2024February 12, 2025$0.20$0.16+25.0%

Short Interest

FINRA-reported short interest for semi-monthly settlement dates, published about nine business days after each settlement. Share counts are adjusted to the current split basis.

SettlementShares Short% of Shares OutDays to CoverChange
July 15, 20268,312,2544.94%3.6+2.8%
June 30, 20268,084,8614.80%3.0+22.1%
June 15, 20266,623,2423.93%3.4+18.5%
May 29, 20265,590,2683.32%2.7+4.8%
May 15, 20265,332,6453.17%1.5-2.8%
April 30, 20265,486,0843.25%3.5+11.9%
April 15, 20264,901,2042.90%3.0+6.4%
March 31, 20264,605,0182.73%2.5+16.1%

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Frequently Asked Questions

What is Cognex Corporation's market cap?

As of August 13, 2026, Cognex Corporation (CGNX) has a market capitalization of $10.77B.

What is Cognex Corporation's P/E ratio?

Cognex Corporation trades at a trailing price-to-earnings (P/E) ratio of 61.6. Its forward P/E is 32.4.

Does Cognex Corporation pay a dividend?

Yes — Cognex Corporation pays a dividend yielding 0.54%, an annual payout of $0.34 per share.

What sector is CGNX in?

Cognex Corporation is in the Technology sector, specifically the Scientific & Technical Instruments industry.

What is Cognex Corporation's short interest?

As of the July 15, 2026 FINRA settlement, 8,312,254 CGNX shares were sold short, or 4.94% of shares outstanding. Days to cover: 3.6. FINRA publishes short interest twice a month, about nine business days after each settlement date.

What was Cognex Corporation's revenue?

In its latest reported fiscal year (ending December 31, 2025), Cognex Corporation reported revenue of $994.36M and net income of $114.44M.

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Data as of August 13, 2026. Figures are sourced from company filings and market data and may be delayed or revised. For informational purposes only — not investment advice.