Cognex Corporation

Cognex Corporation

CGNXยทNASDAQ

$66.06

-0.030%
TechnologyHardware, Equipment & Parts

Cognex Corporation provides machine vision products that capture and analyze visual information in order to automate manufacturing and distribution tasks worldwide. Its machine vision products are used to automate the manufacturing and tracking of discrete items, including mobile phones, aspirin bottles, and automobile tires by locating, identifying, inspecting, and measuring them during the manufacturing or distribution process. The company offers VisionPro software, a suite of patented vision tools for advanced programming; QuickBuild that allows customers to build vision applications with a graphical, flowchart-based programming interface; and Cognex deep learning vision software. It also provides a range of inspection tasks, including part location, identification, measurement, assembly verification, and robotic guidance; vision sensors for vision applications, such as checking the presence and size of parts; and the In-Sight product line of vision systems and sensors. In addition, the company offers DataMan, an image-based barcode readers and barcode verifiers. It sells its products to consumer electronics, automotive, consumer products, food and beverage, pharmaceuticals, and medical devices industries, as well as through a network of distributors and integrators. Cognex Corporation was incorporated in 1981 and is headquartered in Natick, Massachusetts.

At a Glance

Live Snapshot
Market Cap$10.99B
EPS0.6800
P/E Ratio97.15
Earnings Date07/29/2026
3Y+1.0%
5Y+1.0%
10Y+35.0%
3Y-729.0%
5Y-83.0%
10Y-123.0%
3Y-14.0%
5Y-35.0%
10Y+607.0%
CGNX

Cognex Corporation Cash Conversion Engine

CGNX ยท NASDAQ
Net Income114.44M
Depreciation & Amortization30.79M
Stock-Based Compensation48.52M
Change in Working Capital1.75M
Others9.87M
Capital Expenditures-8.74M
Free Cash Flow236.77M

Cash Flow Quality Analysis

FCF Conversion Rate

206.9%

Excellent cash generation. The company converts earnings to cash at or above 100%, indicating high-quality earnings.

CapEx Intensity

3.6%

Asset-light business model. Low capital requirements leave more cash available for shareholders and growth investments.

FCF Growth Trend

+76.6%

Strong FCF growth demonstrates improving cash generation and business momentum. Positive signal for sustainability.

Working Capital Impact

+$1.75M

Working capital inflow boosted cash flow. Efficient management of receivables, inventory, and payables contributing positively.

Cash Flow Quality Insight

Exceptional cash generation: High-quality earnings converting to growing free cash flow. The company demonstrates strong pricing power, efficient operations, and disciplined capital allocation.

Cognex Corporation Cash Flow Statement

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SEC Filings

CGNX - Filing history and reports

Filing TypeFiling DatePeriod EndingFiscal YearActions
10-Q

10-Q 2026 Q2

Q2

May 07, 2026
April 05, 2026
2026
8-K

8-K 2026

N/A

May 06, 2026
May 06, 2026
2026
8-K

8-K 2026

N/A

April 30, 2026
April 29, 2026
2026
DEF 14A

DEF 14A 2026

N/A

March 13, 2026
April 29, 2026
2026
8-K/A

8-K/A 2025 (Amended)

N/A

February 19, 2026
October 29, 2025
2025
8-K

8-K 2026

N/A

February 17, 2026
February 11, 2026
2026
10-K

10-K 2025 FY

FY

February 12, 2026
December 31, 2025
2025
8-K

8-K 2026

N/A

February 11, 2026
February 11, 2026
2026
8-K

8-K 2025

N/A

November 03, 2025
October 29, 2025
2025
10-Q

10-Q 2025 Q3

Q3

October 30, 2025
September 28, 2025
2025
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