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.
CEO: Matthew Moschner. Company website
Cognex Corporation (CGNX) trades at $61.56, up 1.17% on the day, as of Sep 20, 2026 15:01 UTC.
Cognex Corporation has a market capitalisation of $10.24B, calculated from the live CGNX share price and shares outstanding.
CGNX trades at a trailing P/E of 59.77, from earnings per share of $1.03 over the last twelve months.
Cognex Corporation generated revenue of $1.09B over the trailing twelve months, which puts the stock at 9.41 times sales.
Yes. Cognex Corporation pays a dividend yielding 0.81% on the current share price.
CGNX has traded between $34.60 and $72.88 over the past 52 weeks, and the last price is 15.5% below that high.
Yes. Cognex Corporation keeps 16.05% of revenue as net income over the trailing twelve months.
Wall Street analysts rate CGNX Hold, with an average price target of $75.91, 23.3% above the current price.
Cognex Corporation is classified under the Technology sector and the Hardware, Equipment & Parts industry, and is domiciled in US.
Matthew Moschner is the chief executive of Cognex Corporation, which employs 2,745 people.
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