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Technology - Hardware, Equipment & Parts - NASDAQ - US
$ 28.41
-0.572 %
$ 4.81 B
Market Cap
40.33
P/E
1. INTRINSIC VALUE

This DCF valuation model was last updated on May, 8, 2025.

The intrinsic value of one CGNX stock under the worst case scenario is HIDDEN Compared to the current market price of 28.4 USD, Cognex Corporation is HIDDEN

This DCF valuation model was last updated on May, 8, 2025.

The intrinsic value of one CGNX stock under the base case scenario is HIDDEN Compared to the current market price of 28.4 USD, Cognex Corporation is HIDDEN

This DCF valuation model was last updated on May, 8, 2025.

The intrinsic value of one CGNX stock under the best case scenario is HIDDEN Compared to the current market price of 28.4 USD, Cognex Corporation is HIDDEN

2. FUNDAMENTAL ANALYSIS

Price Chart CGNX

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FINANCIALS
915 M REVENUE
9.19%
115 M OPERATING INCOME
-11.96%
106 M NET INCOME
-6.24%
149 M OPERATING CASH FLOW
32.03%
-39 M INVESTING CASH FLOW
-120.75%
-118 M FINANCING CASH FLOW
5.72%
216 M REVENUE
-5.94%
26.1 M OPERATING INCOME
-15.40%
23.6 M NET INCOME
-16.73%
40.5 M OPERATING CASH FLOW
-21.21%
33.1 M INVESTING CASH FLOW
1387.06%
-118 M FINANCING CASH FLOW
-112.30%
Balance Sheet Cognex Corporation
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Current Assets 613 M
Cash & Short-Term Investments 246 M
Receivables 146 M
Other Current Assets 221 M
Non-Current Assets 1.38 B
Long-Term Investments 341 M
PP&E 166 M
Other Non-Current Assets 873 M
12.35 %7.35 %11.08 %17.11 %8.32 %43.80 %Total Assets$2.0b
Current Liabilities 169 M
Accounts Payable 38 M
Short-Term Debt 8.85 M
Other Current Liabilities 122 M
Non-Current Liabilities 306 M
Long-Term Debt 0
Other Non-Current Liabilities 306 M
8.00 %25.77 %64.37 %Total Liabilities$475.3m
EFFICIENCY
Earnings Waterfall Cognex Corporation
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Revenue 915 M
Cost Of Revenue 289 M
Gross Profit 626 M
Operating Expenses 511 M
Operating Income 115 M
Other Expenses 8.89 M
Net Income 106 M
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RATIOS
68.43% GROSS MARGIN
68.43%
12.58% OPERATING MARGIN
12.58%
11.61% NET MARGIN
11.61%
7.00% ROE
7.00%
5.33% ROA
5.33%
5.07% ROIC
5.07%
FREE CASH FLOW ANALYSIS
Free Cash Flow Analysis Cognex Corporation
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Net Income 106 M
Depreciation & Amortization 32.7 M
Capital Expenditures -15 M
Stock-Based Compensation 52.4 M
Change in Working Capital -24.8 M
Others -9.44 M
Free Cash Flow 134 M
3. WALL STREET ANALYSTS ESTIMATES
Wall Street Analysts Price Targets Cognex Corporation
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Wall Street analysts predict an average 1-year price target for CGNX of $48.2 , with forecasts ranging from a low of $38 to a high of $57 .
CGNX Lowest Price Target Wall Street Target
38 USD 33.76%
CGNX Average Price Target Wall Street Target
48.2 USD 69.54%
CGNX Highest Price Target Wall Street Target
57 USD 100.63%
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4. DIVIDEND ANALYSIS
0.27% DIVIDEND YIELD
0.08 USD DIVIDEND PER SHARE
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5. COMPETITION
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6. Ownership
Insider Ownership Cognex Corporation
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7. News
Cognex Broadens Its Market Opportunity With AI Cognex Corporation is positioned for growth in industrial automation with new AI-enabled scanning technologies, broadening its marketability to customers seeking plug-and-play solutions. Management sees growth in the manufacturing and logistics markets while automotive lags. Cognex has focused on improving its go-to-market strategy by focusing on a more hands-on approach, potentially improving customer relationships for long-term CGNX growth. seekingalpha.com - 2 weeks ago
Cognex Corporation (CGNX) Q1 2025 Earnings Call Transcript Cognex Corporation (NASDAQ:CGNX ) Q1 2025 Earnings Conference Call May 1, 2025 8:30 AM ET Company Participants Greer Aviv - Senior Investor Relations Consultant Matt Moschner - President and COO Robert Willett - Chief Executive Officer Dennis Fehr - Senior Vice President of Finance and Chief Financial Officer Conference Call Participants Joe Giordano - TD Cowen Damian Karas - UBS Tommy Moll - Stephens Inc. Andrew Buscaglia - BNP Paribas Asset Management Jamie Cook - Truist Securities Piyush Avasthy - Citi Jake Levinson - Melius Research Operator Greetings and welcome to the Cognex First Quarter 2025 Earnings Conference Call. At this time, all participants are in a listen-only mode. seekingalpha.com - 2 weeks ago
Cognex Corporation (CGNX) Tops Q1 Earnings and Revenue Estimates Cognex Corporation (CGNX) came out with quarterly earnings of $0.16 per share, beating the Zacks Consensus Estimate of $0.13 per share. This compares to earnings of $0.11 per share a year ago. zacks.com - 2 weeks ago
Cognex Reports First Quarter 2025 Results; Announces CEO Transition NATICK, Mass. , April 30, 2025 /PRNewswire/ -- Cognex Corporation (NASDAQ: CGNX) today reported financial results for the first quarter ended March 30, 2025. prnewswire.com - 2 weeks ago
Prediction: Buying Cognex Today Will Set You Up for Life I'm not going to sugarcoat this: Machine vision company Cognex (CGNX 0.27%) is heading for a tough year, and there's a substantial risk that management won't have great news for investors when it delivers its first-quarter earnings on April 30. On the other hand, the stock looks like an excellent value for long-term investors searching for a growth stock to buy and hold for decades to come. fool.com - 3 weeks ago
Cognex Corporation (CGNX) Earnings Expected to Grow: What to Know Ahead of Next Week's Release Cognex (CGNX) doesn't possess the right combination of the two key ingredients for a likely earnings beat in its upcoming report. Get prepared with the key expectations. zacks.com - 3 weeks ago
Cognex Announces First Quarter 2025 Earnings Release and Conference Call Dates NATICK, Mass. , April 10, 2025 /PRNewswire/ -- Cognex Corporation (NASDAQ: CGNX) will release earnings for the first quarter of 2025 on Wednesday, April 30, 2025, after market close. prnewswire.com - 1 month ago
History Says Shut Up And Buy: 12 Hyper-Growth Blue Chips To Buy Right Now Market corrections, like the recent dip, are normal and temporary, with historical data showing average declines of 13-14% since 1950. Long-term investors should stay the course. Corrections often lead to robust recoveries, with historical returns averaging 25% in the year following volatility like the one we just experienced. Asset allocation, not market timing, is key. A balanced portfolio of stocks and bonds has historically minimized risk and delivered consistent returns. seekingalpha.com - 2 months ago
Cognex to Present at the Cantor Fitzgerald Global Technology Conference NATICK, Mass. , March 6, 2025 /PRNewswire/ -- Cognex Corporation (NASDAQ: CGNX) today announced that Dennis Fehr, Senior Vice President of Finance and Chief Financial Officer of Cognex, will present at the 2025 Cantor Fitzgerald Global Technology Conference on Wednesday, March 12, 2025, beginning at 10:00 a.m. prnewswire.com - 2 months ago
2 Electronics Testing Stocks to Watch From a Challenging Industry The Zacks Electronics - Testing Equipment industry players, such as CGNX and ITRI, are poised to benefit from the solid demand for testing instruments and 5G prospects. zacks.com - 2 months ago
Cognex Corporation (CGNX) Q4 2024 Earnings Call Transcript Cognex Corporation (NASDAQ:CGNX ) Q4 2024 Earnings Conference Call February 13, 2025 8:30 AM ET Company Participants Nathan McCurren - Head of Investor Relations & Treasurer Rob Willett - President & Chief Executive Officer Dennis Fehr - Senior Vice President of Finance & Chief Financial Officer Conference Call Participants Damian Karas - UBS Tommy Moll - Stephens Andrew Buscaglia - BNP Paribas Jamie Cook - Truist Securities Piyush Avasthy - Citi Jacob Levinson - Melius Research Joe Ritchie - Goldman Sachs Katie Fleischer - KeyBanc Capital Markets Jairam Nathan - Daiwa Operator Greetings. And welcome to the Cognex Fourth Quarter and Full Year 2024 Earnings Conference Call. seekingalpha.com - 3 months ago
Cognex Corporation (CGNX) Q4 Earnings and Revenues Surpass Estimates Cognex Corporation (CGNX) came out with quarterly earnings of $0.20 per share, beating the Zacks Consensus Estimate of $0.15 per share. This compares to earnings of $0.11 per share a year ago. zacks.com - 3 months ago
8. Profile Summary

Cognex Corporation CGNX

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COUNTRY US
INDUSTRY Hardware, Equipment & Parts
MARKET CAP $ 4.81 B
Dividend Yield 0.27%
Description 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.
Contact One Vision Drive, Natick, MA, 01760-2059 https://www.cognex.com
IPO Date July 20, 1989
Employees 2914
Officers Mr. Matthew Moschner President & Chief Operating Officer Dr. Robert J. Shillman Ph.D. Founder, Chairman Emeritus & Adviser Ms. Robin Pratt Corporate Communications Contractor Ms. Sheila M. DiPalma CPA Executive Vice President of Employee Services and Corporate Officer & Chief Culture Officer Ms. Laura Ann MacDonald Vice President of Finance, Corporate Controller & Interim Principal Acc Officer Mr. Joerg Kuechen Senior Vice President of Advanced Vision Technology & Chief Technology Officer Nathan McCurren Head of Investor Relations Mr. Dennis S. Fehr Senior Vice President of Finance & Chief Financial Officer Mr. Carl W. Gerst III Executive Vice President of Vision, ID Products & Platforms Mr. Robert J. Willett Chief Executive Officer & Executive Director