Cognex (CGNX) | Stock Overview & Key Data
Cognex Performance Comparison
Stock Range
Today's Range
Low: $39.02
High: $41.05
on August 1, 2025
52 Week Range
Low: $22.67
High: $46.50
on April 9, 2025
on August 1, 2024
All-Time High: $101.82 on February 8, 2021
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Key Statistics
Market Cap
$6.8B
EPS
0.72
P/E Ratio (TTM)
56.21
Forward P/E
42.16
P/B Ratio
4.51
PEG Ratio
42.16
Div. Yield
0.96%
ROE
8.10%
Beta
1.467
Debt to Equity
5.52
Financial Highlights
Profitability
Gross Margin
66.81%
Operating Margin
17.52%
Profit Margin
13.13%
Returns and Earnings
Return on Assets (TTM)
4.08%
Return on Equity (TTM)
8.10%
EBITDA
$145.6M
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 | 6.85B Mid-cap | 18.75% | 26.27% | 45.47% | 3.90% | 13.36% | 5.89% | -15.58% | -39.72% |
| Garmin GRMN | 42.10B Large-cap | -7.17% | 3.60% | 17.11% | 1.50% | 6.93% | 29.79% | 124.11% | 114.67% |
| Keysight KEYS | 27.31B Large-cap | -4.67% | -3.52% | 9.03% | -10.00% | -1.34% | 25.24% | -5.13% | 61.69% |
| MKS Instruments MKSI | 6.22B Mid-cap | -6.78% | -7.91% | 29.48% | -16.54% | -12.52% | -12.96% | -23.12% | -24.66% |
| Vontier VNT | 5.93B Mid-cap | 1.56% | 7.76% | 25.32% | 6.43% | 12.01% | 22.32% | 63.39% | 18.79% |
| Itron ITRI | 5.63B Mid-cap | -9.41% | -7.08% | 14.00% | 16.21% | 13.50% | 21.78% | 138.54% | 83.69% |
Ownership & Short Interest
Insider Ownership
0.29%
Institutional Ownership
99.85%
Shares Short
6M
Short Ratio
3.35
Short % of Shares Outstanding
3.83%
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 $46.50 (on August 1, 2024) 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 6.85B. When it comes to valuation, the P/E ratio (trailing twelve months) is 56.21, and the forward P/E (looking ahead) is 42.16.
- 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
GRMN42.10B Technology Scientific & Technical Instruments 29.79% 124.11% Keysight
KEYS27.31B Technology Scientific & Technical Instruments 25.24% -5.13% MKS Instruments
MKSI6.22B Technology Scientific & Technical Instruments -12.96% -23.12% Vontier
VNT5.93B Technology Scientific & Technical Instruments 22.32% 63.39% Itron
ITRI5.63B Technology Scientific & Technical Instruments 21.78% 138.54% 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 66.81%.
- 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 0.29% of the shares, while institutional investors (such as mutual funds and pension funds) own approximately 99.85%.
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