Cognex Corporation Common Stock (CGNX)
Stock · NASDAQ · Industrials
$54.01as of 10/16/2026
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Active signals
CGNX Signal Track Record
How signals performed across all stocks →What CGNX's price did in the 20 trading sessions after each past signal, compared with any 20-session window over the same period.
| Signal | Times | Median 20-session return | Higher after 20 sessions | Last signal |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Volume Spike | 39 | +1.0% | 54% | September 8, 2026 |
| Bollinger Band Breakout | 25 | +2.9% | 60% | October 2, 2026 |
| Bollinger Band BreakdownActive now | 19 | +2.6% | 63% | July 29, 2026 |
| 200-Day Moving Average TouchActive now | 15 | +7.1% | 80% | December 29, 2025 |
| Any 20-session window (baseline) | +1.3% | 55% |
Computed by MarketWall from daily closing prices since May 18, 2022. Returns are close-to-close and don't include dividends. Past results describe what happened before; they are not a forecast and not investment advice.
About CGNX
Cognex Corporation provides machine vision products that capture and analyze visual information to automate manufacturing and distribution tasks in the United States, Europe, Greater China, and internationally. Its machine vision products are used to automate the manufacture and distribution of discrete items, such as mobile phones, automotive components, and e-commerce packages, by locating, identifying, inspecting,…
- Sector
- Industrials
- Industry
- Industrial Machinery/Components
- Employees
- 2,745
- Website
- www.cognex.com/
Fundamentals
- 1-day range
- $53.12$55.9
- Market cap
- $11.21B
- P/E (trailing)
- 55.47
- P/E (forward)
- 27.11
- EPS (trailing)
- $1.03
- Dividend yield
- 0.81%
- Beta
- 1.47
- Avg. volume
- 1.89M
- Ex-dividend date
- August 20, 2026
- Dividend pay date
- September 3, 2026
How Cognex Corporation Common Stock Makes Money
Where the revenue actually goes — FY2025 annual results
Source: 10-K filed Feb 12, 2026 · via SEC EDGAR / Finnhub
Forecasts
19 analyst ratings
Cognex Corporation Common Stock Competitors
Chosen by industry and closest market cap.
- CGNXCognex Corporation Common Stock$53.99▼ 3.02%Market cap $11.21BP/E 55.47$34.6$72.88
- PNRPentair plc. Ordinary Share$53.44▼ 0.02%Market cap $11.16BP/E 13.05$51.13$112.13
- FPSForgent Power Solutions Inc. Class A Common Stock$31.68▼ 2.13%Market cap $11.48BP/E 121.63$25.95$66
- SPXCSPX Technologies Inc. Common Stock$166.04▼ 0.82%Market cap $10.73BP/E 30.07$161.61$251.08
- RRXRegal Rexnord Corporation Common Stock$154.01▼ 1.36%Market cap $11.92BP/E 31.55$127.96$247.8
- DRSLeonardo DRS Inc. Common Stock$35.42▼ 0.14%Market cap $12.09BP/E 28.96$32.43$50.59
- OCOwens Corning Inc Common Stock New$112.8▼ 0.78%Market cap $12.13BP/E —$97.53$159.91
| Symbol | Market cap | P/E ratio | Price | 1D | 52-week range |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| CGNX Cognex Corporation Common Stock | $11.21B | 55.47 | $53.99 | ▼ 3.02% | $34.6$72.88 |
| PNR Pentair plc. Ordinary Share | $11.16B | 13.05 | $53.44 | ▼ 0.02% | $51.13$112.13 |
| FPS Forgent Power Solutions Inc. Class A Common Stock | $11.48B | 121.63 | $31.68 | ▼ 2.13% | $25.95$66 |
| SPXC SPX Technologies Inc. Common Stock | $10.73B | 30.07 | $166.04 | ▼ 0.82% | $161.61$251.08 |
| RRX Regal Rexnord Corporation Common Stock | $11.92B | 31.55 | $154.01 | ▼ 1.36% | $127.96$247.8 |
| DRS Leonardo DRS Inc. Common Stock | $12.09B | 28.96 | $35.42 | ▼ 0.14% | $32.43$50.59 |
| OC Owens Corning Inc Common Stock New | $12.13B | — | $112.8 | ▼ 0.78% | $97.53$159.91 |
P/E shows — for peers not currently carrying a live signal of their own.
Latest news
- 3 Reasons CGNX is Risky and 1 Stock to Buy InsteadYahoo · 10/9/2026
- 2 Mid-Cap Stocks to Target This Week and 1 We IgnoreYahoo · 10/9/2026
- Stocks making big moves yesterday: Champion Homes, Strategy, Penguin Solutions, Cognex, and FuelCell EnergyYahoo · 10/8/2026
- Why Cognex (CGNX) Stock Is Falling TodayYahoo · 10/7/2026
- Socket Mobile Announced A New Update To Its React Native CaptureSDK To Supports The React Native Version 0.75.4 And Enables Developers To Customize The SocketCam Viewfinder Within Their ApplicationsBenzinga · 10/7/2026
- Stock Market Today: S&P 500, Russell 2000 Fall as 30-Year Yield Hits 5.7%Benzinga · 10/7/2026
- Computer Vision - Global Strategic Business Report: Capitalize on 21.9% CAGR and a US$76.8B Market by 2032; Track Intel, Cognex, AMETEK, Basler and CadenceYahoo · 10/7/2026
- Is Cognex (CGNX) Outperforming Other Computer and Technology Stocks This Year?Yahoo · 10/6/2026
- Deal Dispatch: Jana Calls For Six Flags Review, Cognex Corp Buys RealSense, Brightline Bankruptcybenzinga · 9/25/2026
Insider Activity
Insider Actions →- Matthew Moschner · August 11, 2026 · Option Exercise1.6K @ $56.44
- Matthew Moschner · August 11, 2026 · Option Exercise4.0K @ $51.49
- Matthew Moschner · August 11, 2026 · Option Exercise7.0K @ $42.84
- Matthew Moschner · August 11, 2026 · Sale8.4K @ $63.62
- Matthew Moschner · August 11, 2026 · Sale4.0K @ $65.36
- Matthew Moschner · August 11, 2026 · Sale1.6K @ $65.36
- Matthew Moschner · August 11, 2026 · Sale7.0K @ $63.61
- Darren Marc Long · August 7, 2026 · Option Exercise2.5K
- Darren Marc Long · August 7, 2026 · Tax Withholding734 @ $66.89
- Matthew Moschner · August 7, 2026 · Option Exercise5.0K
- Matthew Moschner · August 7, 2026 · Tax Withholding2.2K @ $66.89
- Darren Marc Long · May 27, 2026 · Sale5.5K @ $66.32
- Darren Marc Long · May 27, 2026 · Sale8.7K @ $66.32
- Darren Marc Long · May 27, 2026 · Option Exercise4.5K @ $56.44
- Darren Marc Long · May 27, 2026 · Option Exercise8.7K @ $51.49
Institutional Ownership
March 31, 2026
- Total shares held
- 147.23M
- Total value held
- $6.60B
- Institutional holders
- 561
- Unknown16.24M
- Unknown7.43M
- Unknown6.67M
- Unknown6.14M
- Unknown5.26M
- Unknown4.74M
- Unknown4.70M
- Unknown4.32M
- Unknown2.99M
- Unknown2.66M
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AI Market Commentary
AI-generatedAll commentary →Synthesized from recent news and fundamentals/technical data -- not human analyst commentary or trader sentiment.
October 4, 2026
Cognex Faces Mixed Sentiment Amid AI and Robotics News
Recent commentary highlights Cognex's potential in AI and robotics, but notes that near-term upside may be limited. Some analysts suggest waiting for a better entry point, while others flag warning signs despite the company's selection as a Lidar partner for NVIDIA. The stock trades with a high P/E ratio, reflecting high growth expectations.
Cognex Faces Mixed Sentiment Amid AI and Robotics News. Recent commentary highlights Cognex's potential in AI and robotics, but notes that near-term upside may be limited. Some analysts suggest waiting for a better entry point, while others flag warning signs despite the company's selection as a Lidar partner for NVIDIA. The stock trades with a high P/E ratio, reflecting high growth expectations.