Cognex (CGNX) | Stock Overview & Key Data
Cognex Performance Comparison
Stock Range
Today's Range
Low: $46.16
High: $46.97
on October 6, 2025
52 Week Range
Low: $22.67
High: $47.52
on April 9, 2025
on September 23, 2025
All-Time High: $101.82 on February 8, 2021
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Key Statistics
Market Cap
$7.9B
EPS
0.72
P/E Ratio (TTM)
64.31
Forward P/E
48.23
P/B Ratio
5.16
PEG Ratio
4.50
Div. Yield
0.96%
ROE
8.10%
Beta
1.500
Debt to Equity
5.52
Financial Highlights
Profitability
Gross Margin
67.39%
Operating Margin
17.44%
Profit Margin
13.13%
Returns and Earnings
Return on Assets (TTM)
4.11%
Return on Equity (TTM)
8.10%
EBITDA
$151.1M
Net Income (TTM)
$122.1M
Growth
Revenue (TTM)
Revenue Per Share (TTM)
$5.45
Quarterly Revenue Growth (YoY)
4.10%
Quarterly Earnings Growth (YoY)
11.90%
Dividend Information
Last 12-Month Dividend
$0.39
Current Dividend Yield
0.96%
3-Year Average Dividend Yield
0.18%
3-Year Average Annual Dividend
$0.32
3-Year Total Dividends
$0.95
Ex-Dividend Date
August 14, 2025
Peer Performance Comparison
| Company | Market Cap | 1W | 1M | 3M | 6M | YTD | 1Y | 3Y | 5Y |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Cognex CGNX | 7.86B Mid-cap | 2.90% | 5.07% | 47.16% | 91.23% | 31.29% | 18.57% | 14.65% | -31.95% |
| Garmin GRMN | 49.48B Large-cap | 4.93% | 7.57% | 20.15% | 42.45% | 25.95% | 55.31% | 224.32% | 159.93% |
| Keysight KEYS | 29.83B Large-cap | 0.03% | 2.39% | 6.70% | 33.45% | 7.77% | 9.01% | 12.38% | 65.23% |
| MKS Instruments MKSI | 9.26B Mid-cap | 14.19% | 27.93% | 36.49% | 121.42% | 31.55% | 27.49% | 86.83% | 22.07% |
| Vontier VNT | 6.13B Mid-cap | -3.09% | -6.71% | 6.92% | 42.40% | 12.23% | 17.27% | 136.81% | 43.21% |
| Itron ITRI | 5.73B Mid-cap | 1.43% | 4.85% | -6.33% | 33.44% | 16.04% | 16.29% | 193.98% | 78.33% |
Ownership & Short Interest
Insider Ownership
0.28%
Institutional Ownership
101.90%
Shares Short
6M
Short Ratio
2.96
Short % of Shares Outstanding
3.71%
Average 10-Day Volume
2M
Average 90-Day Volume
2M
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Frequently Asked Questions
- What is CGNX's 52-week high and low?
- In the last 52 weeks, Cognex reached a high of $47.52 (on September 23, 2025) and a low of $22.67 (on April 9, 2025).
- What is the market cap and P/E ratio for CGNX?
- Curious about Cognex's size and valuation? Its market capitalization stands at 7.86B. When it comes to valuation, the P/E ratio (trailing twelve months) is 64.31, and the forward P/E (looking ahead) is 48.23.
- Does CGNX pay dividends? If so, what's the yield?
- Yes, Cognex is a dividend-paying stock. Investors have recently enjoyed a trailing annual dividend yield of 0.96%, and the company has paid an average of $0.32 per share annually over the past 3 years.
- Who are Cognex's main competitors or similar companies to consider before investing?
When looking at Cognex, it can be helpful to see how it compares to other players in its field. Here are a few similar companies or key competitors:
Company Mkt Cap Sector Industry 1Y Return 3Y Return Garmin
GRMN49.48B Technology Scientific & Technical Instruments 55.31% 224.32% Keysight
KEYS29.83B Technology Scientific & Technical Instruments 9.01% 12.38% MKS Instruments
MKSI9.26B Technology Scientific & Technical Instruments 27.49% 86.83% Vontier
VNT6.13B Technology Scientific & Technical Instruments 17.27% 136.81% Itron
ITRI5.73B Technology Scientific & Technical Instruments 16.29% 193.98% For a more comprehensive list, please see the Peer Performance Comparison table on this page.
- What are the key financial health indicators for Cognex Corporation? (e.g., ROE, Debt/Equity)
- To get a sense of Cognex's financial health, here are a few key indicators: its Return on Equity (ROE) over the last twelve months is 8.10%, the Debt to Equity ratio from the most recent quarter is 5.52, and its Gross Profit Margin stands at 67.39%.
- What is the recent revenue and earnings growth for CGNX?
- Looking at Cognex's growth, its revenue over the trailing twelve months (TTM) was $930M. Compared to the same quarter last year (YoY), quarterly revenue grew by 4.10%, and quarterly earnings saw a YoY growth of 11.90%.
- How much of CGNX stock is held by insiders and institutions?
- Wondering who owns Cognex stock? Company insiders (like executives and directors) hold about 0.28% of the shares, while institutional investors (such as mutual funds and pension funds) own approximately 101.90%.
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